Canon MVX330i, MVX300, MVX350i instruction manual Infinity Focus

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The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the program selector to EASY.

Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder.

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks.

Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Adjusting the Focus Manually.

“MF ” appears.

When you operate the zoom or turn the SET dial, “ ” disappears and the camcorder changes to manual focus.

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Contents Digital Video Software Digital Video CamcorderCA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom Important Usage InstructionsSymbols and References Used in This Manual Using this ManualOperating Mode Power Switch TAPE/CARD Switch About the Operating ModesTable of contents About the Network Mode DV Messenger Version2 Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist ModeSystem Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional AccessoriesPC-A10 Scart IFC-300PCU USB Checking Supplied AccessoriesMVX350i/MVX330i/MVX300 Components GuideOPEN/EJECT Introduction Slow Wireless Controller WL-D85Attaching the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after useUsing a Household Power Source NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time Charging, Recording and Playback TimesMax. Recording Time Typical Recording TimeLoading/Unloading a Cassette Slide the OPEN/EJECT switchOpen the cassette compartment Cover Load/unload the cassetteInstalling the Backup Battery Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip BeltMounting the Wide Attachment Attaching the Shoulder StrapScrew the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread SS-900 Shoulder strapInserting the Battery Using the Wireless ControllerRotating the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Press the Open button and open LCD panel 90 degreesSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Date and Time Menu System ZONE/DSTPARISLondon Displaying Date and Time during Recording Menu Display Setup DisplayoffRecording Movies on a Tape Remove the lens cap Set the camcorder to Camera modeRecording Before You Begin RecordingPage Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Menu Display SetupScreen Displays during Recording Record Review Reviewing and Searching when RecordingPress and release the record review button Record SearchCamcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom ZoomingOptical Zoom Digital Zoom Menu Camera SetupLie on your elbow Kneel on one knee Tips for Making Better VideosLean against a wall Playing Back a Tape Set the camcorder to Play VCR modeSet the Power switch to Play VCR TAPE/CARD switch to Special Playback Modes Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the VolumeWhen Using Headphones TVs with Scart Terminal Menu VCR Setup AV/PHONES AVPlaying Back on a TV Screen TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Output Channel Menu Audio Setup Output CHL/RSelecting Menus and Settings Menus and SettingsDefault settings are shown in boldface Menu and Default SettingsSubmenu Menu Item Setting Options Camera MenuDate Format Demo Mode ON, OFF System WL.REMOTE Beep ZONE/DST Play VCR Menu RESET, ContinuousSystem WL.REMOTE ON, OFF Beep ZONE/DST NIGHT+ Card Camera MenuSubmenu Menu Item Setting Options Card Play Menu Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks Using the Recording ProgramsUse this mode to record in dimly lit places Easy Recording ProgramSelecting the Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each ModeSet the program selector to Easy Easy appearsSelect a mode and press the SET dial Selecting the Program AE ModeSet the program selector to Press the SET dial List of the program AE modes appearsNight Mode NIGHT+ Using the Night ModesMenu Set the program selector toSet the program selector to Press the Night Mode button Skin Detail Function Menu Camera Setup Skin DetailnormalExposure Adjustment Adjusting Exposure ManuallyTurn the SET dial to adjust the brightness of the image Exposure LockSet the program selector to Adjust the zoom Adjusting the Focus ManuallyTurn the SET dial to adjust the focus Press the Focus buttonInfinity Focus White BAL.AUTO Setting the White BalanceRecording Menu Camera Setup Shutterauto Setting the Shutter SpeedCamera Mode Card Camera Mode Close the menuAuto Slow Shutter Menu Camera Setup SL ShutteronOnly when the flash mode is set to flash off Menu Camera Setup Self Timeroff Using the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button AppearsChanging the Recording Mode SP/LP Using Headphones during Recording Changing the Audio ModeMenu Audio Setup Audio RecordingWind Screen Menu Audio Setup Wind ScreenautoRecording with an External Microphone Long microphones may appear on the screenZigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Tide Tide Using Digital EffectsBegin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Sequences Mosaic Mosaic Ball Ball Cube Cube Wave Wave Color Mask ColorAvailability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Selecting a FaderSelecting an Effect Selecting an Effect in Card Camera ModePress the D.EFFECTS button Name of the selected effect flashesMulti-image screen is recorded on the tape Using the Multi-Image ScreenMULTI-S flashes About the multi-image screen Press the Widescreen button Widescreen TV RecordingMove the zoom lever toward T Magnifying the ImageSelect the magnified area with the SET dial Playback image can be magnified up to 5 timesMenu Display Setup Data CODEDATE/TIME Menu Display Setup Time SEL.DATE & TimeDisplaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationDisplaying the Data Code Menu Display Setup 6SEC.DATEOFFSix-Second Auto Date Press the Data Code buttonStop mode, press the END Search button End SearchThis function is operated with the wireless controller When you have finished playback, rewind the tapeAppears To cancel, press the Zero SET Memory button again Returning to a Pre-marked PositionPress the or button to begin searching Date SearchSelect a setting option and close the menu Changing the My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camcorder You can also create original start-up imagesChanging the Display Language Menu Display Setup Language EnglishChanging the Date Format Language Set a Language Set BAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Other Camcorder SettingsBeep Turning the Remote Sensor OffTurning Off the Image Stabilizer Demonstration ModeMenu Display Setup Demo Modeon Connecting a VCR Connecting the DevicesConnecting a Digital Video Device If you are connecting via AV terminal, check the settingPage Connect the camcorder to the analog video device Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or CamcorderPress the button to stop recording Connected device Stop playbackMake sure that AV DV is set to OFF Recording from Digital Video Devices DV DubbingConnect the camcorder to the digital video device Concerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals Video Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Headphones cannot be used during analog-digital conversionMenu Audio Setup Audio DUB.AUDIO ConnectingAudio Dubbing DubbingAudio device Stop playback Press the Audio DUB. button on the wireless controllerAudio DUB. and appear Playing Back the Added Sound Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer IEEE1394 Inserting the Card Inserting and Removing a Memory CardRemoving the Card Turn off the camcorderChanging the Still Image Quality Selecting the Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Size You can choose from Superfine, Fine and NormalChanging the Movie Size Menu Card SetupExample File NumbersRecording Still Images on a Memory Card Set the camcorder to Card Camera modePress the Photo button halfway Press the Photo button fullyScreen Displays during Still Image Recording Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Menu Camera Setup Still I.RECOFFRecording from Other Video Devices Selecting the Flash Mode Using the FlashRecording with Flash Press the flash button About the AF-Assist Lamp Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Press the start/stop button to stop recording Recording Motion Jpeg Movies on a Memory CardMovie recording time Screen Displays during Movie RecordingIndicates the recording time of the movie Indicates the movie size103 Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode Selecting the Focusing PointTurn the SET dial to select the focusing point Menu Camera Setup Focus PRI.ONChanging the Drive Mode Selecting the Drive ModeSetting changes with each press of the button Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous ShootingMaximum number of continuous shots at one time Auto Exposure BracketingPress the Photo button When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode Recording Panoramic Images 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 Card Jump Function Slide ShowIndex Screen Protecting during Index Screen Display Protecting ImagesSelect Protect Select Return to close the menuErasing a Single Image Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image/All Images Menu Card Operations Image EraseCombining Images Card Mix Mix level adjustment blue area of the live video recordingMix level adjustment blue area of the card animation image Menu Effect Setup Card MIXSelecting the Card Mix Effect Card mix menu appearsCard MIX flashes Sample ImagesPress the Card MIX button 116 Menu Card Operations Format Formatting a Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Operations Select Format Select ExecuteMenu MY Camera Create START-UP Image Creating a Start-up ImageSET this AS START-UP IMAGE?, YES and no appears Overwrite MY IMAGE?, no and YES appearsPrinting Still Images Connecting the Printer to the CamcorderPrinting with the Print/Share Button Print setting menu appears Printing after Selecting the Print Settings When you have finished printing Cancel Printing Printing Errors Selecting the Number of Copies Selecting the Print SettingsSetting the Print Style Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer Select the paper size of the paper set in your printerCard #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4 Setting the Print Effect Image OptimizeUser Guide Prints right to the edgesPrints 8 copies of the same still image on one Prints 1 still image perSelecting the Image Style Change the size of the trimming frame Trimming SettingsMove the trimming frame Trimming frame appearsSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Printing with Print Order SettingsPrint Order Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to printErasing All Print Orders PrintingMenu Card Operations Print Orders ALL Erase Menu PrintTransferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Preparations Direct TransferTransferring a Still Image as Wallpaper Transferring a Selected Image134 Erasing All Transfer Orders Selecting in Index Screen DisplayTransfer Order Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL EraseStart DV Messenger About the Network Mode DV Messenger Version2Network Mode appears on the camcorder screen Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Screen DisplaysHiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Screen Displays during Recording/Playback Camera Mode see alsoPlay VCR Mode Card Play Mode Card Camera Mode see alsoMessage Explanation List of MessagesMemory Card Related Messages 141 Direct Print Related Messages Paper Error143 Camcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersWhen condensation is detected How to avoid condensationVideo Heads CondensationAbout the battery terminal cover Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care Resuming useExplosion CR2025 Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsCassette Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Handling PrecautionsPlayback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Power Source TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution Recording/Playback151 Tape EditingPrinting Memory Card OperationCB-2LTE System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaBattery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-2LTE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerWD-H34 Wide-converter VL-10Li Battery Video LightFS-34U Filter Set WS-20 Wrist StrapMemory Card SpecificationsSystem NB-2LH Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others SDC-8M SD Memory CardIndex Grip belt 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