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When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode)

To prevent interference from other

Canon wireless controllers being used

ZOOM

T

W

nearby, there are 2 remote sensor

 

modes and an off setting. The wireless

 

controller and the camcorder have to be

 

set to the same mode in order to be

 

REMOTE SET

 

compatible.

 

The wireless controller and the camcorder have been preset to mode 1. If you change the mode on the camcorder, be sure to change the mode on the wireless controller to the same mode.

Using the Full Range of Features

PLAY

CAMERA , (VCR)

SYSTEM

( 39)

To turn the remote sensor off:

WL.REMOTE•••1

A 1

: Mode 1

A 2

: Mode 2

OFFB : Sensor off

Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to OFFB and close the menu.

B appears in the display.

To change the mode...

...on the camcorder:

Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to A 1 or A 2 and close the menu.

• The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds.

...on the wireless controller:

Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller.

Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 or the ZOOM T button for mode 2. Continue to press simultaneously for over 2 seconds.

• Be sure to set the wireless controller to the same mode as the camcorder.

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Canon MV500i instruction manual When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode

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