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10Quick OverviewEPowering Your CamcorderBefore operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to:Provide power from a mains outlet orCh
AdditionalInformation100EWS-20 Wrist StrapProvides an extra measure of protection foractive shooting.SC-1000 Soft Carrying CaseA handy camera bag with
101EAdditionalInformationThis mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When youuse Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brandaccessories
AdditionalInformation102EScreen DisplaysTo display the date and time, press thewireless controller’s DATA CODEbutton. See also p. 68.Press the wireles
103EAdditionalInformation16bitM0:00:00Playback is stopped( 26).Normal playback ( 26)Fast forward ( 26)Rewind ( 26)Fast forward playback( 27)Rewind pla
AdditionalInformation104EThe 16:9 effect: thedisplay flashes whenthe effect is beingselected, and appearssteadily when it isactivated ( 19).Digital ef
105EAdditionalInformationRecording reminderWhen you start recording, the cameracounts from 0SEC to 10SEC. Shotswhich are shorter than ten seconds mayb
AdditionalInformation106EAppears as a warningto protect the tape andalso whencondensation isdetected. Remove thetape as soon aspossible after thecamer
107EAdditionalInformationSpecificationsMV300/MV300iPower Supply (rated): 7.4 V DCPower Consumption (while recordingwith the AF turned on): 3.7 W (Usin
AdditionalInformation108EIndex16:9, 19ÅAbroad, Using the Camera, 92Accessories, 4, 98Adapter, AC, 10, 12AE Programs, 48Art, 55Audio Dubbing, 80Audio M
109EAdditionalInformationØOptional Accessories, 98∏Pause, Record, 17Photo Search, 71Playback, 26Playback Connection, 29Playback Pause, 27Portrait, 50P
11EQuick OverviewAttaching and charging the battery packsYour battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should haveenough powe
12Quick OverviewE5. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from thecamera. Unplug the power cable from the mains outlet, thendisconne
13EQuick OverviewUsing the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional)CHARGEThe Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camera can be used alongwith t
14Quick OverviewE2. Operate the camera with power from your car battery.Camera + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s cigarettelighte
15EQuick OverviewLoading a Cassette1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch to release the cassettecompar
16Quick OverviewEProtecting tapes from accidental erasureTo protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette sothat it ex
17EQuick OverviewBasic RecordingHave you completed the following steps?• Attached a power source ( 10).• Removed the lens cap ( 85) and fastened the s
18Quick OverviewE3. Slide the program selector to [.• This selects the camera’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simplypoint and shoot without
19EQuick OverviewYou can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play)modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times.To switch to LP
2EIntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsCAUTION:CUSTOMERS IN THE U.K. SHOULD READ THIS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.CHANGING THE FUSETHE MAINS LEAD ON
20Quick OverviewEConfirmation/Warning beepsThe camera’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in theillustrations. Beeps sound upon ce
21EQuick Overview40×/200× digital zoomTurn the digital zoom on by choosing D.ZOOM from the camera menu, to magnify the camera’s zoom range by up to 20
22Quick OverviewEUsing the LCD ScreenPush the LCD panel OPEN button andopen the panel by pulling it away fromthe camera. This automaticallyswitches th
23EQuick OverviewAdjusting the LCD screenYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Adjust the level by choosingBRIGHTNESS from the menu.A bar s
24Quick OverviewERECREC PAUSEEJECT• These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder.The 4 indicators that appear in the LCD display w
25EQuick OverviewBuilt-in speaker and headphone terminalAdjust the speaker and headphone volume by turning the selector dial.• Turn the selector dial
26Quick OverviewEPlaying Back a CassetteYou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camera alsoplays back the sound track via th
27EQuick OverviewPlayback pausePress the aa(pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or pressthe ee(play) button. The camera automati
28Quick OverviewEThese can only be operated from the wirelesscontroller ( 38).Frame AdvanceTo play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeate
29EQuick OverviewConnections for Playback on a TV ScreenYou can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in order to play back yourrecordings. You will need
3EIntroductionImportant Usage Instructions ...2Thank you for Choosing a Canon ...4Introducing the MV300/MV300i ...5Finding
30Quick OverviewE• Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV-250Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals. Con
31EQuick Overview• If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting, rememberto keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camera
32Quick OverviewETips for Making Better VideosCompositionThe most important element in the scene does not have tobe in the centre. For a more interest
33EQuick OverviewPicture angleCamera movesClose-upInstead of zooming while recording, tryto choose your picture angle before youbegin. A good way to t
Using the Full Range of Features34ETurning the Image Stabilizer OffMENUWith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeabledurin
35EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSelecting from the MenusMany of the camera’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appearin the display.
Using the Full Range of Features36ETurn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function.TVSCREENSETMENUMENUMENU1,62,43,51. Press t
37EUsing the Full Range of Features• You can only see eight options on the screen at one time. Pointers at thetop/bottom of the screen indicate that t
Using the Full Range of Features38EUsing the Wireless ControllerThe supplied wireless controller canoperate the camera from a distance ofup to 5 m (16
39EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTo prevent interference from otherCanon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are two remote sensormodes an
4EIntroductionThank you for Choosing a CanonYour camcorder is supplied with thefollowing accessories:WL-D74 WirelessControllerTwo AA batteriesSS-600 S
Using the Full Range of Features40EIf your wireless controller isn’t working:Make sure the camera and the wireless controller are both set to the same
41EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the Date and TimeThe date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose todisplay or hide
Using the Full Range of Features42ETime zoneLONDONPARISCAIROMOSCOWDUBAIKARACHIDACCABANGKOKH. KONG (Hong Kong)TOKYOSYDNEYSOLOMONWELLGTN (Wellington)SAM
43EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Set the camera to record pause mode.2. Open the menu and select D/TIME SET.• The year display starts to flash.3.
Using the Full Range of Features44ETaking Still PicturesYou can record still pictures like a photograph. The camera records the picture andsound to ta
45EUsing the Full Range of Features2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture.• The camera takes the image immediately, and then r
Using the Full Range of Features46ETransferring Still Pictures to a PC with the FR-100 (optional) The FR-100 captures images taken with the camera, co
47EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSearching and Reviewing While RecordingWhen the camera is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play b
Using the Full Range of Features48EUsing the Various Recording ProgramsThe camera provides you with a choice of seven recording programs. They usediff
49EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Set the camera to record pause mode.2. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode.3. Push the selector di
5EQuick OverviewStabilizes yourrecordings even in longtelephoto shots.Introducing the MV300/MV300iMV300/MV300i is a nextgeneration digital videocamcor
Using the Full Range of Features50EThe simplest way to use the camera is with theprogram selector set to the [ position. Thecamera will take care of f
51EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUse this program in places where thebackground is so bright that the subject appearsunderexposed in the display — a
Using the Full Range of Features52EUsing Digital EffectsUse the camera’s 2 types of digital effects for more interesting productions. • Faders: Start
53EUsing the Full Range of Features• When you do not want to use digital effects, press the DIGITAL EFFECTSbutton and select D.EFFECT | from the digit
Using the Full Range of Features54EFade Trigger (FADE-T)Vertical Wipe (WIPE )When you start recording, the picturebegins as a thin vertical line in
55EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesBlack and White (BLK & WHT)Records the image in black and white.Adds a paint-like effect, calledsolarization, t
Using the Full Range of Features56EDigital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camera or thewireless controller. Pressing the ▲/▼
57EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesOperating effectsSound records/plays back normally.When operating effects while recording, make sure the program se
Using the Full Range of Features58EAudio Recording1. To switch to the 16-bit mode, open the menu and select AUDIOMODE.2. Select “16 bit” and close the
59EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Open the camera menu and point the arrow at WIND SCREEN.2. Select the ON setting and close the menu.•WSO is show
6Quick OverviewEFinding Your Way Around the MV300/MV300iDCIN9.5VCHARGEPEasy Recording (p. 48)Program AE (p. 48)Terminal coverMENU button (p. 36)Digita
Using the Full Range of Features60ESetting the Self-Timer1. Set the camera to record pause mode.2. Press the self-timer button on the body of the cam
61EUsing the Full Range of Features• When taking a still photo, set the self-timer and press a PHOTO button on thecamera body or the wireless controll
Using the Full Range of Features62EAdjusting Exposure ManuallyTo make the recorded image brighter,turn the selector dial upwards (to amaximum of +11).
63EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Make sure the camera is set to record pause mode in the Q(program AE) mode.2. Press the selector dial in and cho
Using the Full Range of Features64EGuidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds• When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, do not s
65EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesREC SEARCHFOCUSFOCUSEXPREC SEARCHManual focusUse the selector dial to set the focus. • Turn the selector dial down
Using the Full Range of Features66ESetting the White Balance1. Make sure the camera is set to record pause mode in the Q(program AE) mode.2. Open the
67EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the white balance manually will probably work betterthan auto white balance when shooting:Subjects with one
Using the Full Range of Features68EDuring PLAY (MV300i: VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hiddenwhile the camera is in play, slow or still
69EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesYou can also choose which type of data code to display — either the date/time,camera data or both.1. Select DATA CO
7EQuick OverviewSpeaker (p. 25)POWER indicator (p. 17)Viewfinder (p. 85, 91)Viewfinder protect cover (p. 91) Start/Stop button (p. 18)POWER Switch (p.
Using the Full Range of Features70ESix-second auto dateThe six-second auto date appears for six seconds to mark the changeover of a dayif the tape was
71EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSearching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhe
Using the Full Range of Features72EReturning to a Pre-Marked PositionUse the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return tof
73EEditingEditing to a VCR1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the sectionyou want to copy.2. Start to play it back while you mon
Editing74EDubbing with Digital Video EquipmentDigital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy andtransfer data digitally, with
75EEditingREWPLAYFFRECPAUSESEARCHSELECTZERO SETMEMORYAUDIODUB.STOPA/VINSERTPAUSESLOW+ /– /×2REC SEARCHREC SEARCHFOCUSFOCUSEXPEXPREC SEARCHREC SEARCHRE
Editing76ECopyright signalCertain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to playback such a cassette, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PL
77EEditingRecording Over Existing Scenes — A/V InsertEditing (MV300i only)You can insert new scenes from another DV camcorder onto your pre-recordedta
Editing78EThe playback tape:Use only tapes without non-recorded portions.If there are non-recorded portions or changes in the recording mode, you may
79EEditing4. Play back the cassette in the other camcorder.5. To start inserting, press the PAUSE button on the MV300i.• 2a changes to 2.6. To stop
8Quick OverviewESDVOUTMICA/Vm OUTOUTREWPLAYFFSTART/STOPPHOTOSELFTIMERMENUTVSCREENDATACODED.EFFECTSAUDIOMONITORRECPAUSESEARCHSELECTZERO SETMEMORYAUDIOD
Editing80E• When you add sound using the built-in microphone make sure not to connectany cables to the MIC terminal.• To use your TV to monitor video,
81EEditingUse the wireless controller when dubbing audio.Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camera when dubbing audio orpreparing to dub
Editing82E• You can not use the DV terminal while adding sound.• You might want to adjust the audio mix ( 83) when playing back a tape withadded sound
83EEditingSetting the Audio MixAUDIOMONITORMIXBALANCEST-1ST-2CAMERACAMERAOFFOFFPLAYPOWERPOWERWhen you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mod
Editing84EWhen you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels,you can change the output channels of that sound.1. Turn the PO
85EAdditionalInformationPreparing the Camera• Turn the POWER on and set the camerato record pause mode. Extend theviewfinder straight out, then adjus
AdditionalInformation86E• For extra security and portability, attachthe shoulder strap before using thecamera.• Pass the ends through the attachmentba
87EAdditionalInformationNotes on Using the BatteriesCharging and recording timesBattery pack BP-511 BP-522 (optional)Time needed for 1 hr. 35 min. 2
AdditionalInformation88ETaking care of the battery packBDAlways attach the terminal cover.• Do not allow any metal objects totouch the terminals, as t
89EAdditionalInformationDANGER!Treat the battery pack with care.• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).• Do not expose the battery pack to tem
9EQuick OverviewAttaching the Ferrite Cores4cmAttach the enclosed ferrite cores beforeyou connect the CA-560 Compact PowerAdapter and STV-250 Stereo V
AdditionalInformation90EMaintenanceAvoid high temperatures and high humidity.• Do not leave the camera inside a car in hot weather, for example.• Be c
91EAdditionalInformationViewfinder• Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate theviewfinder upwards. Remove theviewfinder protect cover and clean byinsertin
AdditionalInformation92EPower sources• You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camera and chargebattery packs in any country where the e
93EAdditionalInformationCondensationCondensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to awarm place. Using the camera while cond
AdditionalInformation94ETroubleshootingRefer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder.Possible explanations are given for
Problem? Some/all of the digital effectsdon’t work.? The ee (play) button doesn’twork.? There’s a bright stripe on thescreen.95EAdditionalInformation
AdditionalInformation96EMiscellaneous• The video heads need cleaning ( 91).• The video heads need cleaning ( 91).• The TV/VIDEO selector on the TVisn’
97EAdditionalInformationThe MV300/MV300i System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)BP-500 Series Battery PackWL-D74Wireless ControllerMin
AdditionalInformation98EOptional AccessoriesCR-560 Charge Adapter/Car BatteryCable KitConnect the car battery cable to poweryour camera or recharge ba
99EAdditionalInformationFS-46U Filter SetUltraviolet, neutral density and circularpolarizing filters to help you take control ofdifficult lighting con
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