Canon MVX350i, MVX300 Adjusting the Focus Manually, Set the program selector to Adjust the zoom

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Adjusting the Focus Manually

Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.

Reflective	Subjects with low	Fast Moving	Through
	contrast or without		dirty or wet	Night Scenes
surfaces		Subjects
	vertical lines		windows

SET dial
			Zoom lever
	FOCUS button		Program selector
			Program selector
CAMERA	PLAY (VCR)	CARD CAMERA	CARD PLAY
1. Set the program selector to .

2. Adjust the zoom.

When you operate the zoom after adjusting the focus, the subject may not stay in focus. Adjust the zoom before the focus.

3. Press the FOCUS button.

“MF” appears.

4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus.

• Turn the SET dial up or down until the image appears focused.

• Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus.

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Digital Video SoftwareImportant Usage Instructions CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottomUsing this Manual Symbols and References Used in This ManualOperating Mode Power Switch TAPE/CARD Switch About the Operating ModesTable of contents Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode About the Network Mode DV Messenger Version2System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional AccessoriesChecking Supplied Accessories PC-A10 Scart IFC-300PCU USBComponents Guide MVX350i/MVX330i/MVX300OPEN/EJECT Introduction Wireless Controller WL-D85 SlowPreparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after useUsing a Household Power Source Charging, Recording and Playback Times NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging TimeMax. Recording Time Typical Recording TimeSlide the OPEN/EJECT switch Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen the cassette compartment Cover Load/unload the cassetteInstalling the Backup Battery Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Mounting the Wide AttachmentScrew the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread SS-900 Shoulder strapUsing the Wireless Controller Inserting the BatteryAdjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Press the Open button and open LCD panel 90 degreesSetting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving TimeSetting the Date and Time Menu System ZONE/DSTPARISLondon Menu Display Setup Displayoff Displaying Date and Time during RecordingRemove the lens cap Set the camcorder to Camera mode Recording Movies on a TapeRecording Before You Begin RecordingPage Menu Display Setup Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD ScreenScreen Displays during Recording Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record ReviewPress and release the record review button Record SearchOptical Zoom ZoomingCamcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom Menu Camera Setup Digital ZoomLean against a wall Tips for Making Better VideosLie on your elbow Kneel on one knee Set the Power switch to Play VCR TAPE/CARD switch to Set the camcorder to Play VCR modePlaying Back a Tape Special Playback Modes When Using Headphones Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen Menu VCR Setup AV/PHONES AVTVs with Scart Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Menu Audio Setup Output CHL/R Selecting the Audio Output ChannelMenus and Settings Selecting Menus and SettingsMenu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldfaceSubmenu Menu Item Setting Options Camera MenuDate Format Demo Mode ON, OFF System WL.REMOTE Beep ZONE/DST RESET, Continuous Play VCR MenuSystem WL.REMOTE ON, OFF Beep ZONE/DST Card Camera Menu NIGHT+Submenu Menu Item Setting Options Card Play Menu Using the Recording Programs Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworksUse this mode to record in dimly lit places Easy Recording ProgramAvailability of Functions in Each Mode Selecting the Easy Recording ProgramSet the program selector to Easy Easy appearsSelecting the Program AE Mode Select a mode and press the SET dialSet the program selector to Press the SET dial List of the program AE modes appearsUsing the Night Modes Night Mode NIGHT+Menu Set the program selector toSet the program selector to Press the Night Mode button Menu Camera Setup Skin Detailnormal Skin Detail FunctionAdjusting Exposure Manually Exposure AdjustmentTurn the SET dial to adjust the brightness of the image Exposure LockAdjusting the Focus Manually Set the program selector to Adjust the zoomTurn the SET dial to adjust the focus Press the Focus buttonInfinity Focus Setting the White Balance White BAL.AUTORecording Setting the Shutter Speed Menu Camera Setup ShutterautoCamera Mode Card Camera Mode Close the menuOnly when the flash mode is set to flash off Menu Camera Setup SL ShutteronAuto Slow Shutter Using the Self-Timer Menu Camera Setup Self TimeroffPress the start/stop button AppearsChanging the Recording Mode SP/LP Changing the Audio Mode Using Headphones during RecordingMenu Audio Setup Audio RecordingMenu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto Wind ScreenRecording with an External Microphone Long microphones may appear on the screenBegin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Using Digital EffectsZigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Tide Tide Mosaic Mosaic Ball Ball Cube Cube Wave Wave Color Mask Color SequencesSelecting a Fader Availability of Digital Effects by Operating ModesSelecting an Effect in Card Camera Mode Selecting an EffectPress the D.EFFECTS button Name of the selected effect flashesMULTI-S flashes Using the Multi-Image ScreenMulti-image screen is recorded on the tape About the multi-image screen Widescreen TV Recording Press the Widescreen buttonMagnifying the Image Move the zoom lever toward TSelect the magnified area with the SET dial Playback image can be magnified up to 5 timesMenu Display Setup Time SEL.DATE & Time Menu Display Setup Data CODEDATE/TIMEDisplaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationMenu Display Setup 6SEC.DATEOFF Displaying the Data CodeSix-Second Auto Date Press the Data Code buttonEnd Search Stop mode, press the END Search buttonWhen you have finished playback, rewind the tape This function is operated with the wireless controllerAppears To cancel, press the Zero SET Memory button again Returning to a Pre-marked PositionDate Search Press the or button to begin searchingChanging the My Camera Settings Select a setting option and close the menuCustomizing the Camcorder You can also create original start-up imagesMenu Display Setup Language English Changing the Display LanguageChanging the Date Format Language Set a Language Set BOther Camcorder Settings Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD ScreenBeep Turning the Remote Sensor OffMenu Display Setup Demo Modeon Demonstration ModeTurning Off the Image Stabilizer Connecting the Devices Connecting a VCRConnecting a Digital Video Device If you are connecting via AV terminal, check the settingPage Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or Camcorder Connect the camcorder to the analog video devicePress the button to stop recording Connected device Stop playbackConnect the camcorder to the digital video device Recording from Digital Video Devices DV DubbingMake sure that AV DV is set to OFF Copyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright Video Headphones cannot be used during analog-digital conversion Turning On the Analog-Digital ConverterConnecting Menu Audio Setup Audio DUB.AUDIOAudio Dubbing DubbingAudio DUB. and appear Press the Audio DUB. button on the wireless controllerAudio device Stop playback Playing Back the Added Sound Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer IEEE1394 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Inserting the CardRemoving the Card Turn off the camcorderSelecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image QualityChanging the Still Image Size You can choose from Superfine, Fine and NormalMenu Card Setup Changing the Movie SizeFile Numbers ExampleSet the camcorder to Card Camera mode Recording Still Images on a Memory CardPress the Photo button halfway Press the Photo button fullyScreen Displays during Still Image Recording Menu Camera Setup Still I.RECOFF Recording from a Tape in the CamcorderRecording from Other Video Devices Using the Flash Selecting the Flash ModeRecording with Flash Press the flash button About the AF-Assist Lamp Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Recording Motion Jpeg Movies on a Memory Card Press the start/stop button to stop recordingScreen Displays during Movie Recording Movie recording timeIndicates the recording time of the movie Indicates the movie size103 Selecting the Focusing Point Turning Off the Focus-Priority ModeTurn the SET dial to select the focusing point Menu Camera Setup Focus PRI.ONSelecting the Drive Mode Changing the Drive ModeSetting changes with each press of the button Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous ShootingPress the Photo button Auto Exposure BracketingMaximum number of continuous shots at one time Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode When Recording in Stitch Assist ModeSelect the program AE mode and zoom on the subject Press the Photo button to record the first imagePress the button after the last image Playing Back a Memory Card Index Screen Slide ShowCard Jump Function Protecting Images Protecting during Index Screen DisplaySelect Protect Select Return to close the menuErasing Images Erasing a Single ImageErasing a Single Image/All Images Menu Card Operations Image EraseMix level adjustment blue area of the live video recording Combining Images Card MixMenu Effect Setup Card MIX Mix level adjustment blue area of the card animation imageSelecting the Card Mix Effect Card mix menu appearsPress the Card MIX button Sample ImagesCard MIX flashes 116 Formatting a Memory Card Menu Card Operations FormatOpen the menu and select Card Operations Select Format Select ExecuteCreating a Start-up Image Menu MY Camera Create START-UP ImageSET this AS START-UP IMAGE?, YES and no appears Overwrite MY IMAGE?, no and YES appearsConnecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing Still ImagesPrinting with the Print/Share Button Printing after Selecting the Print Settings Print setting menu appears Printing Errors Cancel Printing When you have finished printing Setting the Print Style Selecting the Print SettingsSelecting the Number of Copies Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer Select the paper type of the paper set in your printerSetting the Print Effect Image Optimize Card #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4User Guide Prints right to the edgesPrints 1 still image per Prints 8 copies of the same still image on oneSelecting the Image Style Trimming Settings Change the size of the trimming frameMove the trimming frame Trimming frame appearsPrinting with Print Order Settings Selecting Still Images for Printing Print OrderPrint Order Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to printPrinting Erasing All Print OrdersMenu Card Operations Print Orders ALL Erase Menu PrintTransferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Direct Transfer PreparationsTransferring a Selected Image Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper134 Selecting in Index Screen Display Erasing All Transfer OrdersTransfer Order Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL EraseNetwork Mode appears on the camcorder screen About the Network Mode DV Messenger Version2Start DV Messenger Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Screen DisplaysHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Play VCR Mode Camera Mode see alsoScreen Displays during Recording/Playback Card Camera Mode see also Card Play ModeMemory Card Related Messages List of MessagesMessage Explanation 141 Paper Error Direct Print Related Messages143 Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling PrecautionsHow to avoid condensation When condensation is detectedVideo Heads CondensationBattery Pack Handling Precautions About the battery terminal coverTreat the battery pack with care Resuming useCassette Handling Precautions Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsExplosion CR2025 Memory Card Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasurePower Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen Troubleshooting Power SourceProblem Cause Solution Recording/Playback151 Editing TapeMemory Card Operation PrintingSystem Diagram Availability differs from area to area CB-2LTEOptional Accessories Battery PacksCB-2LTE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerVL-10Li Battery Video Light WD-H34 Wide-converterFS-34U Filter Set WS-20 Wrist StrapSystem SpecificationsMemory Card CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery PackPower/Others SDC-8M SD Memory CardGrip belt Headphones IndexOperating Mode Output channel USB terminalMemo Memo Canon INC

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