Playing Back a Tape

When you use the LCD screen for playback, the camcorder plays back the sound via

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built-in speaker. The built-in speaker is monaural. Use headphones for stereo sound or when using the viewfinder for playback.

Preparations

Connect a power source. Load a cassette.

Playback

1.Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode.

2.Open the LCD panel.

You can also close the LCD panel with the screen facing outward.

3.Press the ` button to rewind the tape.

To fast forward the tape, press the 1 button. To stop playback, press the 3 button.

4.Press the e/a button to begin playback.

5.Press the 3 button to stop playback.

 

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If the playback picture is distorted, clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head-cleaning cassette ( 147).

To use the viewfinder, close the LCD panel. The built-in speaker does not sound. Use headphones when using the viewfinder ( 37).

For displaying the date and time during playback, see Displaying the Data Code ( 83).

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Canon MVX150i, MVX100i instruction manual Playing Back a Tape, Press the ` button to rewind the tape

MVX150i, MVX100i specifications

The Canon MVX100i and MVX150i are compact digital camcorders that embody the essence of portability and advanced technology, making them popular choices among amateur filmmakers and casual users alike. These models, part of Canon's MV series, combine sleek design with functionality, catering to the needs of modern videographers.

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