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PUB.DIE-208
Digital Video Camcorder
English
Instruction Manual
Introduction
Basic Functions
Advanced
Functions
Editing
Using a
Memory Card
Digital
Mini
Video
Cassette
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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 ident
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Introduction Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon MVX35i/MVX30i. Please read this manual E 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 wir
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Table of Contents Introduction Important Usage Instructions ........................................................................................2 Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................3 Checking Supplied Accessories......................................................................................6 Components Guide ..........................................................................................
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Introduction Changing the Display Language ................................................................................76 Changing the Remote Sensor Mode..........................................................................77 Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................78 Editing E Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device ............................................................81 Recording from Analog Video Devi
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Checking Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact NB-2LH Battery Pack Lithium Button Power Adapter Battery CR2025 WL-D84 Wireless (incl. power cord) Controller Two AA (R6) Batteries Lens Cap and Lens STV-250N Stereo Cap Cord Video Cable WL-D83 Wireless Controller PC-A10 SCART IFC-300PCU USB Cable SDC-8M SD Memory DIGITAL VIDEO Adapter* Card (containing SOLUTION DISK sample images) For Windows For Macintosh Ring Light Adapter * Not supplied in Oceania and China. 6
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Introduction Components Guide MVX35i/MVX30i E DIGITAL EFFECTS button ( 62) (flash) button ( 101) / (play/pause) button ( 28) DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button ( 62) DRIVE MODE button ( 107) / (stop) button ( 28) CARD STILL/MOVIE button* ( 111) REC SEARCH – button ( 24) / (record review) button ( 24) / (self-timer) button ( 57) / CARD (rewind) button ( 28) / REC PAUSE button ( 83) CARD– button ( 111) CARD MIX button ( 11
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AUDIO LEVEL button ( 59) PHOTO button ( 97) LIGHT button* ( 47) Zoom lever ( 25) Viewfinder ( 16) TAPE/CARD switch ( 3) Dioptric adjustment lever Using a tape b ( 16) Using a memory card POWER indicator Start/stop button Program selector ( 44) ( 21, 104) Easy recording Power switch ( 3, 139) Program AE SET dial ( 35) CAMERA Grip belt ( 16) OFF PLAY(VCR) Strap mount ( 158) NETWORK MENU button ( 35) FOCUS button ( 51) / DATA CODE button (
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Introduction E Stereo microphone Flash ( 101) MIC terminal ( 61) Backup battery Mini video light (assist lamp) compartment ( 15) ( 46, 47) Assist lamp ( 46) Remote sensor ( 17) Tally lamp ( 78) Terminal cover S-video terminal ( 32) AV terminal ( 31) / (phones) terminal ( 30, 60) DC IN terminal ( 11) CHARGE indicator ( 11) USB terminal ( 122, 133) Tripod socket ( 27) 9
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Wireless Controller This illustration shows the WL-D84 supplied with the MVX35i. The WL-D83 supplied with the MVX30i is not equipped with the CARD STILL/MOVIE button. q !6 w !7 !8 e START ZOOM !9 r /STOP PHOTO WT @0 t SELF T. D.EFFECTS MENU @1 y TV SCREEN ON/OFF SET @2 u DATA CODE SLIDE SHOW CARD @3 i CARD @4 DATE SEARCH STILL/MOVIE o ZERO SET @5 REW PLAY FF MEMORY !0 12bit STOP AUDIO OUT @6 !1 AUDIO DUB. PAUSE SLOW 2 !2 @7 AV DV REMOTE SET !3 @8 REC PAUSE !4 @9 - WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D84 !5 #
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Basic Functions - Preparations Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack E 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. q 2. 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. w Charging the Battery Pack 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 camcorder’s DC IN terminal. CHARGE indicato
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Using a Household Power Source 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. q 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. r w e ❍ 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 aerial cable. ❍ Do not connect any products that are not expressly recommen
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Basic Functions - Preparations ❍ 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 E Charging Time 160 min. 135 min. 235 min. 285 min. Max. Recording Viewfinder 90 min. 75 min. 150 min. 190 min. Time LCD 75 min. 60 min. 120 min. 155 min. Typical Recording Viewfinder 55 min. 45 min. 90 min. 115 min. Time* LCD 45 min. 35 min. 70 min. 90 min. Playback Time 100 min. 85 min. 170 min. 21
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Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only video cassettes marked with the D 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. w • Load the cassette with the window facing e the grip belt. • Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out. q 3. Press the P mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. 4. Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the
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Basic Functions - Preparations Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery (lithium button battery CR2025) allows the camcorder to retain E date, time ( 18) 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. Open the backup battery cover. w q e Screw the cover to the left (use, for example, a coin). 2. Insert the backup battery with the + side facing outward. 3. Close the c
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Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) 1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed. 2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. 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
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Basic Functions - Preparations Using the Wireless Controller Point it at the camcorder’s remote E sensor when you press the buttons. Inserting Batteries The wireless controller operates with two AA (R6) batteries. 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries following the + and – markings. 3. Close the battery cover. ❍ Camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes ( 77). If the wireless controller does not work, check if camcorder and wireless controller are set
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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 SYSTEM T.ZONE/DST•••PARIS ( 35) 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 ne
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Basic Functions - Preparations 7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock. E 16 1 4 20 19 18 2 24 3 17 6 7 9 10 15 8 5 21 23 14 12 22 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 No. Time zone No. Time zone LONDON WELLGTN (Wellington) PARIS SAMOA CAIRO HONOLU. (Honolulu) MOSCOW ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DUBAI KARACHI DENVER DACCA CHICAGO BANGKOK N.Y. (New York) H. KONG (Hong Kong) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) TOKYO SYDNEY FERNAN. (Ferna
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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. PLAY (VCR) CARD PLAY CAMERA CARD CAMERA DISPLAY SETUP/ D/T DISPLAY••OFF ( 35) 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. 20
