Canon MVX330i, MVX350i, MVX300 User Manual

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Mini	Digital
	Video
	Cassette

PUB.DIE-221

English

English

Introduction

Basic

Functions

Advanced

Functions

Editing

Using a

Memory Card

Direct

Printing

Please read also the following instruction manual.

• Digital Video Software

Digital Video Software
Version	15 / Version 16
Instruction Manual

Transferring

Images

Additional

Information

PAL

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

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Using this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon MVX350i/MVX330i/MVX300. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.

Change the display language before you begin (76).

Symbols and References Used in This Manual

: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.

: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

: Reference page number.

Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.

[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.

“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.

Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the MVX350i.

					Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
					Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you
					have replaced the backup battery.
Operating modes (see below)					Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
					CAMERA		PLAY (VCR)			CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY
					MENU
Menu item showing at its default position					( 37)	SYSTEM				T.ZONE/DST•••PARIS

1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

Button and switches to be operated

2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the SET dial.

3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press

About the Operating Modes

The operating modes are determined by the position of the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch.

Operating Mode	POWER Switch	TAPE/CARD Switch
CAMERA	CAMERA				(TAPE)
PLAY (VCR)	PLAY (VCR)				(TAPE)
CARD CAMERA	CAMERA				(CARD)
CARD PLAY	PLAY (VCR)				(CARD)

CAMERA : Function can be used in this mode.

CAMERA : Function cannot be used in this mode.

Trademark Acknowledgments

• is a trademark.

• is a trademark.

•Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.

•Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.

•Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

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Table of contents
Introduction
Using this Manual ............................................................................................	3
Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................	6
Components Guide..........................................................................................	7
Basic Functions
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................	11
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ......................................................................	14
Installing the Backup Battery .........................................................................	15
Preparing the Camcorder ..............................................................................	16
Using the Wireless Controller ........................................................................	18
Adjusting the LCD Screen .............................................................................	19
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..........................................................	20
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape .........................................................................	23
Zooming.........................................................................................................	28
Tips for Making Better Videos........................................................................	30
Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................	31
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................	33
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................	34
Advanced Functions
Menus and Settings.......................................................................................	37
Recording
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................	45
Using the Night Modes ..................................................................................	48
Skin Detail Function.......................................................................................	50
Adjusting Exposure Manually ........................................................................	51
Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................	52
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................	54
Setting the Shutter Speed..............................................................................	56
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................	58
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ........................................................	59
Audio Recording ............................................................................................	60
Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................	62
Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................	68
Playback
Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................	69
Displaying the Data Code..............................................................................	70
End Search....................................................................................................	72
Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..............................................................	73
Date Search...................................................................................................	74
Other Functions
Customizing the Camcorder ..........................................................................	75
Changing the Display Language ...................................................................	76
Other Camcorder Settings.............................................................................	77

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Editing
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device .................................................	79
Recording from Analog Video
Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)...............................................................	81
Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) .....	82
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals
(Analog-Digital Converter) ..........................................................................	84
Audio Dubbing ...............................................................................................	86
Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer (IEEE1394)...........................	89

Using a Memory Card

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card.......................................................	90
Selecting the Image Quality/Size...................................................................	91
File Numbers .................................................................................................	93
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card ....................................................	94
Using the Flash ..............................................................	98
Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording ............................................	100
Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card...................................	101
Selecting the Focusing Point .......................................................................	104
Selecting the Drive Mode ............................................................................	105
Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) ....................................	107
Playing Back a Memory Card ......................................................................	109
Protecting Images........................................................................................	111
Erasing Images............................................................................................	112
Combining Images (Card Mix).....................................................................	113
Formatting a Memory Card..........................................................................	117
Creating a Start-up Image ...........................................................................	118

Direct Printing

Printing Still Images.....................................................................................	119
Selecting the Print Settings .........................................................................	123
Trimming Settings........................................................................................	128
Printing with Print Order Settings ................................................................	129

Transferring Images

Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer......................................	131
Direct Transfer Windows OS only .................................................................	132
Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order)...........................................	135

Additional Information

About the NETWORK Mode (DV Messenger Version2)..............................	136
Screen Displays...........................................................................................	137
List of Messages..........................................................................................	140
Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................	144
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................	150
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) ..............................	154
Optional Accessories...................................................................................	155
Specifications...............................................................................................	157
Index............................................................................................................	159

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Checking Supplied Accessories

CA-570 Compact	NB-2LH Battery Pack	Lithium Button Battery	WL-D85 Wireless
Power Adapter		CR1616	Controller
(incl. power cord)

Lithium Button Battery	Lens Cap and Lens	SS-900 Shoulder Strap STV-250N Stereo
CR2025 for Wireless	Cap Cord	Video Cable
Controller

PC-A10 SCART	IFC-300PCU USB	SDC-8M SD Memory	DIGITAL VIDEO
Adapter*	Cable	Card	SOLUTION DISK
			For Windows
			For Macintosh

WA-34 Wide

Attachment

*Europe only.

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Components Guide

MVX350i/MVX330i/MVX300										E

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REC SEARCH + button ( 27) / (fast forward) button ( 32) /

CARD + button ( 109)

REC SEARCH – button ( 27) /

(record review) button ( 27) / (rewind) button ( 31) /

CARD – button ( 109)

D.EFFECTS button ( 62)

FOCUS button ( 52) / DATA CODE button ( 70)

DRIVE MODE button ( 105) / WIDESCREEN button ( 68) REC PAUSE button* ( 81)

(flash) button* ( 98) /

/(play/pause) button ( 31)

NIGHT MODE button ( 48) / (stop) button ( 31)

* MVX350i/MVX330i only.

EXP button ( 51) /

END SEARCH button ( 72)

CARD MIX button ( 113) / (stitch assist) button ( 107) /

SLIDE SHOW button ( 110)

LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 19)

LCD screen ( 19)

OPEN button ( 23)

SET dial ( 37)

MENU button ( 37)

BATTERY RELEASE button ( 11)

Battery attachment unit ( 11) / Serial number

CHARGE indicator ( 11) / Card access indicator ( 94)

Memory card slot ( 90)

Backup battery compartment ( 15)

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Dioptric adjustment lever (			16)
Viewfinder (	16)
Strap mount (	17)
DC IN terminal (		11)
Start/stop button (		23, 101)
UNLOCK button (		136)
Power switch (		3, 136)
(print/share) button (			120, 132)
Accessory shoe (		61)
Zoom lever (	28)
PHOTO button (		94)
TAPE/CARD switch ( 3)
Using a tape
Using a memory card

Program selector (			45)
Easy recording
Program AE
Speaker (	33)
Strap mount (		17)
Grip belt (	16)
Cassette compartment (				14)
OPEN/EJECT		switch (		14)
Cassette compartment cover (					14)

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Bottom View

Terminal cover

MIC terminal* (		61)
AV terminal (		34) /
(phones) terminal (			33, 60)
DV terminal (		79, 89)
USB terminal (		119, 131)
Flash* (	98)

* MVX350i/MVX330i only.

Stereo microphone

Mini video light (assist lamp) ( 48) Assist lamp ( 48)

Remote sensor ( 18)

Tripod socket ( 30)

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Wireless Controller WL-D85

START/

STOP PHOTO ZOOM

CARD

DATE SEARCH

REW PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE SLOW

AUDIO DUB.	ZERO SET	TV SCREEN
	MEMORY

WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D85

Transmitter

START/STOP button ( 23, 101)

CARD –/+ buttons ( 109)

DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 74)

REW button ( 31)

–/ button ( 32)

PAUSE button ( 32)

SLOW button ( 32)

AUDIO DUB. button ( 86)

ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 73)

PHOTO button ( 94)

Zoom buttons ( 28)

PLAY button ( 31)

FF button ( 32)

STOP button ( 31)

+/ button ( 32)

× 2 button ( 32)

TV SCREEN button ( 137)

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Preparing the Power Supply

Attaching the Battery Pack	E

1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

2. Move the viewfinder upward.

3. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

• Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack.

• Press lightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

Charging the Battery Pack		FunctionsBasic Preparations
1.	Connect the power cord to the
	adapter.	DC IN terminal
2.	Plug the power cord into a power
	outlet.
3.	Connect the power adapter to the	CHARGE indicator
	camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
	The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. It
	glows steadily when charging is complete.
4.	When charging is complete,
	disconnect the power adapter
	from the camcorder. Unplug the
	power cord from the power outlet
	and disconnect it from the
	adapter.
5.	Remove the battery pack after use.
	Press the BATTERY RELEASE button to remove the battery.

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Using a Household Power Source

Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without worrying about the battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be consumed.

1.Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

2.Connect the power cord to the

power adapter.

3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.

If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.

Do not connect any products that are not expressly recommended to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the power adapter.

You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use. This is not a malfunction.

Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack. Charging may stop. The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the CHARGE indicator glows steady. The battery pack may also not be charged correctly when a power outage occurs during charging. Remove the battery pack and attach it back to the camcorder.

When the power adapter or battery pack is defective, the CHARGE indicator

flashes rapidly (at about 2 flashes/second) and charging stops.

The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status. 0-50%: Flashes once every second

More than 50%: Flashes twice every second 100%: Glows steadily

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Charging, Recording and Playback Times

Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions.

		NB-2LH	NB-2L	BP-2L12	BP-2L14
Charging Time		135 min.	120 min.	210 min.	240 min.
Max. Recording Time
Viewfinder		120 min.	100 min.	205 min.	250 min.
LCD	Normal	95 min.	75 min.	165 min.	205 min.
	Bright	85 min.	70 min.	140 min.	180 min.
Typical Recording Time*
Viewfinder		70 min.	55 min.	120 min.	150 min.
LCD	Normal	55 min.	45 min.	95 min.	120 min.
	Bright	50 min.	40 min.	85 min.	105 min.
Playback Time		110 min.	90 min.	185 min.	230 min.

*Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off. Actual time may be shorter.

We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50°F and 86°F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32°F to 104°F), the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly and charging stops.

A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike conventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging.

We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.

To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode.

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Preparations

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Loading/Unloading a Cassette

Use only videocassettes marked with the logo.

1.	Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and		Tape protection tab
	open the cassette compartment
	cover.
	The cassette compartment opens
	automatically.
2.	Load/unload the cassette.
	• Load the cassette with the window
	facing the grip belt.
	• Unload the cassette by pulling it straight
	out.
3.	Press the	mark on the
	cassette compartment until it
	clicks.

4. Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover.

Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted.

Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.

If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/ unloaded even if the POWER switch is set to OFF.

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Installing the Backup Battery

The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain date, time ( 20) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings.

1. Press the OPEN button to open the

LCD panel.

2. Pull out the battery holder.

3. Place the lithium battery with the + side facing downward into the battery holder.

4. Insert the battery holder.

5. Close the LCD panel.

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Preparations

The backup battery has a life span of about a year. “	” flashes in red to inform
you that it needs to be replaced.

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Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)

1.Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed.

2. Pull out the viewfinder.

3. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever.

4. Push the viewfinder back in.

Attaching the Lens Cap

1. Attach the cord to the lens cap.

2. Pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord.

Press the buttons on the lens cap when attaching/removing it. Hook the lens cap on the grip belt while you are recording, and place it over the lens when you have finished.

Fastening the Grip Belt

Hold the camcorder with your right hand and adjust the belt with your left.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb.

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.

SS-900 Shoulder strap

Mounting the Wide Attachment

The WA-34 Wide Attachment gives you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views (0.7x). The wide attachment is for use at maximum wide-angle.

Screw the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread.

Do not look directly at the sun or other strong light sources through the wide attachment. It could damage your eyesight.

If you zoom to telephoto, the picture will not be in focus.

The wide attachment may obstruct the remote sensor (the range of the wireless controller narrows), or may cause a shadow to appear on the picture when recording with the assist lamp.

Filters cannot be used with the wide attachment.

If dust accumulates on the wide attachment or on the camcorder lens, clean both lenses gently with a blower brush.

Do not touch the lens to avoid smudges and fingerprints.

Do not store the wide attachment in a humid place as it may mold.

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Using the Wireless Controller

Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.

Inserting the Battery

The wireless controller operates with a lithium button battery CR2025.

1.Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery

holder.

2. Place the lithium button battery	Tab
with the + side facing up.

3. Insert the battery holder.

The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight.

If the wireless controller does not work, check if the remote sensor is set to [OFF ] ( 77).

When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be operated in very close range, replace the battery.

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Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Screen	E

Press the OPEN button and open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees toward the lens.

LCD Backlight

You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bright by pressing the LCD BACKLIGHT button. This is useful for outdoor recordings.

LCD BACKLIGHT button

Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button.

This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen.

When using a battery pack, the camcorder retains the setting even if you change the position of the POWER switch.

The battery usage time shortens when the LCD screen is set brighter ( 13).

Functions Basic

Preparations

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Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time

Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you have replaced the backup battery.

Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

		CAMERA		PLAY (VCR)			CARD CAMERA	CARD PLAY
MENU
			SYSTEM				T.ZONE/DST•••PARIS
(		37)

1.Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2.Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the SET dial.

3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press the SET dial.

The time zone setting appears (see table on the next page). The default setting is Paris.

4.Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone and press the SET dial.

To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the next to the area.

Setting the Date and Time

		CAMERA		PLAY (VCR)			CARD CAMERA	CARD PLAY
MENU
			SYSTEM				D/TIME SET••• 1.JAN.2005
(		37)						12:00 AM

5. Turn the SET dial to select [D/TIME SET] and press the SET dial.

The year display starts to flash.

6. Turn the SET dial to select the year, and press the SET dial.

•The next part of the display starts flashing.

•Set the month, day, hours and minutes in the same way.

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7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock.

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16
						1		4
		19	20			2
		18			24
		17						3		6		7		9	10
15
												8
			21							5
14					23
																12
				22												11
																13	FunctionsBasic Preparations
2		PARIS	20 21	22	23 24	1	14	3	SAMOA		6	7	8	9	10	11 12 13
14 15	16 17 18 19						2		4	5
No.		Time zone					No.		Time zone
1		LONDON					13		WELLGTN (Wellington)
3		CAIRO					15		HONOLU. (Honolulu)
4		MOSCOW					16		ANCHOR. (Anchorage)
5		DUBAI					17		L.A. (Los Angeles)
6		KARACHI					18		DENVER
7		DACCA					19		CHICAGO
8		BANGKOK					20		N.Y. (New York)
9		H. KONG (Hong Kong)					21		CARACAS
10		TOKYO					22		RIO (Rio de Janeiro)
11		SYDNEY					23		FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha)
12		SOLOMON					24		AZORES

Once you have set time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock each time you travel to another time zone. Just set the time zone to the one of your destination, and the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock.

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Displaying Date and Time during Recording

You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen.

CAMERA		PLAY (VCR)	CAMERA	CARD PLAY
MENU	DISPLAY SETUP/		D/T DISPLAY••OFF
( 37)

1.Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2.Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/] and press the SET dial.

3. Turn the SET dial to select [D/T DISPLAY] and press the SET dial.

4.Turn the SET dial to select [ON].

5.Press the MENU button to close the menu.

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Recording Movies on a Tape

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 145).

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Recording

1.Remove the lens cap.

2.Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to .

3.Push the OPEN button at the LCD panel and open the LCD panel.

4.Press the start/stop button to begin recording.

Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.

When You Have Finished Recording

1.Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

2.Close the LCD panel.

3.Replace the lens cap.

4.Unload the cassette.

5.Disconnect the power source.

Recording

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About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

The camcorder will shut off after 5 minutes when left in record pause

mode to protect tape and video heads. “ AUTO POWER OFF” appears 20 seconds before shutoff. To continue recording, turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.

Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording.

When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorder off.

Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder instead.

When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts), sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level. This is not a malfunction.

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Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen

You can rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in the
same direction as the lens. The viewfinder switches on allowing			E
you to use the viewfinder while the subject can monitor the
screen.
The image appears mirror reversed (LCD MIRROR ON).
However, you can choose to display the image as it is being
recorded (LCD MIRROR OFF).
CAMERA	PLAY (VCR)	CARD CAMERA	CARD PLAY

	MENU	DISPLAY SETUP/	LCD MIRROR•••ON
	( 37)

1.Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2.Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/] and press the SET dial.

3. Turn the SET dial to select [LCD MIRROR] and press the SET dial.

4.Turn the SET dial to select [OFF].

5.Press the MENU button to close the menu.

When [LCD MIRROR] is set to [ON], only tape or card operation and self-timer displays appear on the LCD screen (all displays appear on the viewfinder screen).

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Recording

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Screen Displays during Recording

Time Code

Indicates the recording time in hours, minutes and seconds.

Remaining tape

Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes. “” moves during recording. “END” flashes when the tape reaches the end.

•When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear.

•Depending on the type of the tape, the indication may not be displayed correctly.

Remaining battery charge

The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack.

•“” starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty.

•When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying “”.

•The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the condition under which battery pack and camcorder are used.

When “” flashes

“” flashes in red when the lithium button battery is not installed, or when it needs replacing.

Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.

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Reviewing and Searching when Recording

REC SEARCH – button/
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(record review) button
REC SEARCH + button

Record Review

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your recording to check if it has been recorded properly.

Press and release the (record review) button.

The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds, and returns to record pause mode.

Record Search

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

In record pause mode, this function allows you to play back the tape (forward or reverse) to locate the point where you wish to begin recording.

Press and hold the REC SEARCH + button (forward) or

– button (reverse).

• Release the button at the point you wish to begin recording.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

Functions Basic

Recording

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Zooming

The camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom.

Zoom in

Zoom out

Zoom lever

Optical Zoom

20x optical zoom		18x optical zoom
CAMERA	PLAY (VCR)	CARD CAMERA	CARD PLAY

Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wideangle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).

Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom. Press harder for a faster zoom.

You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller. However, you cannot control the zoom speed.

The zoom speed is slightly faster in record pause mode.

Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).

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Digital Zoom

When the digital zoom is activated, the camcorder automatically switches between optical
and digital zoom. With digital zoom, image resolution becomes lower the more you zoom	E
in.

			80x/400x digital zoom					72x/360x digital zoom
		(80x in CARD CAMERA mode)						(72x in CARD CAMERA mode)
		CAMERA			PLAY (VCR)			CARD CAMERA	CARD PLAY
MENU
				CAMERA SETUP				D.ZOOM•••••••OFF
(		37)

1.Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2.Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET dial.

3. Turn the SET dial to select [D.ZOOM] and press the SET dial.

4.Turn the SET dial to select a setting option.

5.Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Digital zoom cannot be used in the night modes.

Digital zoom cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode, or when the multi-image screen is selected.

A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. It extends in light blue when the digital zoom is set to 80x (MVX350i) or 72x (MVX330i/MVX300) , and extends further in dark blue when set to 400x (MVX350i) or 360x (MVX330i/MVX300).

Functions Basic

Recording

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Tips for Making Better Videos

Holding the Camcorder

For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the camcorder with your left hand. Be careful that your fingers do not touch the microphone or lens.

For More Stability

Lean against a wall

Put the camcorder on a table

Lie on your elbow	Kneel on one knee	Use a tripod

Lighting

When recording outdoors, we recommend recording with the sun at your back.

When using a tripod, do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens).

Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than

5.5 mm (0.2 in.) as it may damage the camcorder.

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