Canon MV300 Instruction Manual

Also see for MV 300 i: Instruction manual

Contents

3EIntroductionImportant Usage Instructions ................2Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..........4Introducing the MV300/MV300i ..........5Finding Your Way Around theMV300/MV300i ................................6Attaching the Ferrite Cores ....................9Powering Your Camcorder....................10Loading a Cassette................................15Basic Recording ..................................17Zooming ..............................................21Using the LCD Screen..........................22Playing Back a Cassette ......................26Connections for Playback on a TVScreen ..............................................29Tips for Making Better Videos ............32~ General ... ~Turning the Image Stabilizer Off..........34Selecting from the Menus ....................35Using the Wireless Controller ..............38~ For Recording ...~Setting the Date and Time ....................41Taking Still Pictures ............................44Transferring Still Pictures to a PCwith the FR-100 (optional) ..............46Searching and Reviewing WhileRecording ........................................47Using the Various RecordingPrograms ..........................................48Using Digital Effects ............................52Audio Recording ..................................58Setting the Self-Timer ..........................60~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~Adjusting Exposure Manually ..............62Adjusting Focus Manually....................65Setting the White Balance ....................66~ For Playback ...~Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data(Data Code) ....................................68Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) ....................................71Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ....72Editing to a VCR ..................................73Dubbing with Digital VideoEquipment........................................74Recording Over Existing Scenes–A/V Insert Editing (MV300i only) ..77Audio Dubbing ....................................80Setting the Audio Mix ..........................83Preparing the Camera ..........................85Notes on Using the Batteries ................87Maintenance..........................................90Troubleshooting ....................................94The MV300/MV300i SystemDiagram ..........................................97Optional Accessories ............................98Screen Displays ..................................102Specifications......................................107Index ..................................................108ContentsIntroductionEditingUsing the Full Range ofFeaturesQuick OverviewAdditional Information