Canon DM-MV300E User manual

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1. Product Overview
• While maintaining the basic features, such as the 10X optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD monitor, analog input, etc., these models were
designed aiming at considerable cost cuts in order to increase our share in the digital camcorder market by offering popular price
products.
• Despite being popular price models, their design has not been sacrificed for that purpose and they feature compaction being at the
same time stylish.
2. Main Features
(1) 10X optical zoom lens, 40X, 200X, digital zoom.
(2) Electronic stabilizer
(3) 1/4 inch CCD, total number of pixels : 540,000
(4) 2.5 inch, approx 112,000 pixels color LCD monitor (+color viewfinder)
(5) Digital input/output (DV terminal), analog output, audio dubbing function
(Digital input : excluding the DM-MV300E, DM-MV310E)
(6) New compact lithium ion battery
(7) Main unit internal charging
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Fig. 1-4
2-1 Designs
Stylish Concept
Traditional Frame
■Slim & Right-to-Left Symmetrical Layout
■Lens in the upper section, cassette in the lower section
■Battery attached at the back
Long-time battery applicable
Traditional Frame
Modern Details
Convenience
&
Operability

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Modern Details
■Metallic & transparent material
Appeals to the new life style
■Transparent material; affinity with personal computers, new
appearance
LCD periphery; Camera/Playback key; Remote Controller
Sensor
■Metallic lock gives luxurious feel
•Filter Ring section : aluminum cut ring
•Movie trigger : chromium-plated
Convenience & Operability
■Narrow grip allowing efficient use
■Power Switch
On the same axle with the trigger, round cylinder layout
■Consideration given based on the series of DM-MV20, DM-
MV30, etc.
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3. Performance and Functions
PAL Models DM-MV300E/MV300iE/MV310E
1 Type Video Camcorder
2 Recording system Rotary 2-head helical scan azimuth recording Digital DVC for commercial use (SD specifica-
tions) In conformity to PAL (625 lines, 50 fields)
2-1 Video signal recording system Digital component recording
Sampling frequency Y=13.5 MHz
R-Y, B-Y =3.375 MHz
Quantization bit number 8 bit
2-2 Audio signal recording system PCM digital recording
16 bit, 48 kHz, 2 channel
12 bit, 32 kHz, 4 channel (stereo 1)
2-3 Tracking 2-cycle pilot type
2-4 Tape speed Approx. 18.83 mm/s (SP mode)
Approx. 12.57 mm/s (LP mode)
2-5 Head drum
Drum diameter 21.7 mm
Rotation speed 9,000 rev./min.
Number of heads Video head : 2 pcs.
3 Recording/playback time Max. 120 minutes (on a 80 min. tape, for recording/playback in LP mode)
Continuous recording time When using the CVF : approx. 150 min.; when using the LCD monitor : approx. 120 min. (on
the BP-511) When using the CVF : approx. 310 min. ; when using the LCD monitor : approx.245
min. (on the BP-522)
4 Cassette tape used Mini DVC specifications
4-1 Tape type Vaporization type metal tape
4-2 Tape width 6.35 mm
4-3 Tape thickness 7µm
5 Camera
5-1 Imaging device 1/4 inch interlace CCD
5-1-1 Number of pixels Total number of pixels : approx. 540,000; number of effective pixels : 340,000
5-1-2 Filter Mosaic complementary color filter
5-1-3 Color separation system Differential signal obtained by mixturing the pixels are synchronized to generate the RGB
signals.
5-1-4 Signal configuration PAL standard color video signal
5-1-5 Scan system 625 lines, 50 fields/25 frames
5-1-6 Minimum subject illumination Approx. 2.5 lux (in the low light mode)
Approx. 2.5 lux (in the low light mode)
Approx 10 lux (in the auto mode)
5-1-7 Subject illumination range Approx. 2.5 lux to approx. 100,000 lux
5-2 Lens
5-2-1 Nominal focal length 4.2 to 42 mm
Zoom ratio 10X (optical lens); electronic zoom 40X (10×4=40); 200X (10×20=200)
(35 mm film converted) 48 mm to 480 mm ; 1,920 mm (equivalent) to 9,600 (equivalent)
5-2-2 Nominal aperture ratio 1 : 1.8 (F2.9 at TELE)
5-2-3 Lens configuration 7 groups, 10 elements, using 2 aspherical lenses
5-2-4 Focusing Inner focus type/manually adjustable (with the FF/REW seesaw switch)
5-2-5 Minimum shooting distance 10 mm (AF linkage : WIDE); 1 m in the entire zoom range (from the lens surface)
5-2-6 Power zoom Multi-step variable speed power zoom. Rotation lever. Zooming speed can be changed with
the rotation angle of the lever. Approx. 40 sec. to approx. 3 (3.2) sec. (optical zoom) Approx.
44 sec. to approx. 4.5 (4.6) sec. (when using the digital zoom) No manual zooming (no zoom
ring).
5-2-7 Focal distance indication None. Simple shape indication of the zooming status shown in the finder.
5-2-8 Macro mechanism WIDE macro
5-2-9 Macro shooting distance 10 mm (from the lens surface)
5-2-10 Filter diameter Provided. 30.5 mm, P=0.5 mm ; 46 mm dia. filter or accessory lens can be attached after
installing the optional SR-30.5/46 step up ring.
5-2-11 Accessory lens Attachable. 46 mm dia. filter or accessory lens can be attached after installing the optional SR-
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5-2-12 Lens hood None
5-2-13 Lens cap Provided. Covering type.
5-3 Stabilizer Provided
5-3-1 System Electronic stabilizer
5-3-2 Hand jitter detection system Angular velocity detection
5-4 Shooting modes Motion picture mode and photo shooting mode
5-4-1 Movie picture mode Normal recording
5-4-2 Photo mode Approx. 6.5 sec. still picture recording LOCK indication appears when pressing the Start/Stop
button halfway within the finder ( : when the AF is locked, lights in green).
5-5 Exposure control
5-5-1 Photometric method Center-lower-weighted average photometry : Full Auto mode, Auto mode, Sports mode, Por-
trait mode, Low light mode Full screen average photometry +64 section evaluation photom-
etry : Spotlight mode, Surf (sand) & Snow mode
Screen division 64 sections (8V×8H)
5-5-2 AE function
Program AE Full auto mode, Auto mode, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Spotlight mode, Surf (sand) & Snow
mode, Low light mode
5-5-3 Exposure compensation function
EXP Lock EXP Lock by pressing the exposure button. Exposure compensation adjustable with the multidial
after executing EXP lock (except for the Full Auto mode).
Compensation range ±11 levels (±2.75 EV), 0.25 aperture per 1 step, with bar ( ) indication in
the finder.
5-5-4 Electronic shutter
High speed shutter 1/50 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/4000 sec... 1/8000 sec.
(in the auto mode)
Low speed shutter 1/12.5 sec. (in the low light mode : fixed speed)
5-6 AF (Auto Focus)
5-6-1 Type TTL video signal detection type AF.
5-6-2 AF measurement frame indication Screen center
5-6-3 Measurement area None.
5-6-4 AF operational range 10 mm - ∞(WIDE); the entire zoom range : 1 m - ∞(from the lens surface)
5-6-5 AF operational illumination range 50 lux to 100,000 lux
5-6-6 AF mode selection Continuous AF / manual focus. AF ON/OFF selection available except for the Full Auto mode
(by pressing the focus button).
Manual focus Manual focus available by rotating the multidial ring (when in the manual focus mode). When
in the manual focus mode (AF is off), “M. Focus” appears in the finder.
5-7 Viewfinder 0.44 inch color LCD (approx. 113,000 pixels); fixed length. Turned off in all modes except for
the case when the LCD monitor is closed in its storage position (with the panel facing the main
unit).
Rotation Possible (up 70°: applicable for low angle)
Eyepiece removing Impossible.
Visibility adjustment range +1.0 to -5.0 diopters (when looking through the viewfinder)
Lens configuration 1 group, 1 element
5-8 LCD panel 2.5 inch color LCD, 112,000 pixels [480 (H)×234 (V)]; TFT active matrix drive. RGB delta
array. Turned on in all modes except for the case when the monitor is closed in its storage
position (with the panel facing the main unit).
Angle adjustment Possible. High angle, low angle. also monitoring available in the self-shooting mode.
Information display Operation modes, simple zoom position, battery status, tape status, time code, various warn-
ings, color indications. The indications are limited while in the self-shooting mode.

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Relation with the viewfinder (EVF)
*1 : Can be set as a mirror in the menu.
In the mirror mode (when in the recording search, etc. playback screen output, the mirror mode is temporarily canceled.)
5-9 White balance adjustment TTL 64-section with the new white extraction type FAWB. With the Set, Preset (outdoors :
5,600K ; indoors : 3,200K) features (selection in the camera menu).
Adjustment range 2,800 K to 8,000K
5-10 Digital features There are such modes as fading and effects. Fading : When combining with the Start/Stop
button, can be once executed while the fading mode indication is on (the mode indication
disappears after fading is completed). Effects : Remain on until turning them off.
5-10-1 Fader Operable only in the movie picture mode (cannot be executed in the photo mode). Fading
simultaneously with sound. Auto fading (domestic model : white fading ; overseas model :
black fading), vertical wipe. horizontal wipe, mosaic fading.
Fading time Approx. 4 sec.
5-10-2 Effects Art, black&white, sepia, mosaic. The mode indications appear while executing the effects ;
when the mode indications blink, it means that the effects are off. The effect functions are
toggled on/off by pressing the D.E. ON/OFF button.
5-11 Internal microphone Stereo microphone (electret condenser microphone) Omnidirectional microphone ×2+stereo
via an electronic circuit
5-11-1 Wind reduction function Provided. With an ON/OFF switch (menu selection ; for the internal microphone only)
5-12 Additional functions
5-12-1 Time code The recording time (0 : 00 : 00-7 : 59 : 59 : 59) is being displayed, recorded in the sub-code
area.
5-12-2 Data code Not displayed in the recording mode, however the date and the camera information are re-
corded and can be displayed during playback.
Time & date Period covered : 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2050 (factory preset to 1 January 2000).
World clock (by selecting cities names while traveling, appropriate date and time are set auto-
matically ; summer time). 3 display modes can be displayed while playing back : date, date &
time, or time (covered range : 1 January 1990 to 31 December 2089).
Camcorder information Recording the shutter speed, aperture value (no display while recording), can be displayed
while playing back.
5-12-3 Accessory shoe Provided
5-12-4 Recording search function Available. While in the recording pause mode, it is possible to check the picture by playing the
tape forward/reverse using the recording search buttons.
5-12-5 Recording review function Available. While in the recording pause mode, operate the recording check button ( ).
5-12-6 Zero set memory Available. It is possible to fast forward or rewind the tape to the point where the zero set
memory key of the WL-D74 was pressed (the counter is set to 0 : 00 : 00) (when recording only
zero setting is available. This function can be used in the playback mode).
5-12-7 Remote control on/off Available. Possible during shooting, in the VCR mode (menu selection).
5-12-8 Self timer Available. 10 sec. Note : 2 sec. possible while operating with WL-D74 wireless controller.
5-12-9 Headphone volume Adjustable by multi dial.
6 Recorder
6-1 Recording function Camera recording, DV input recording (DM-MV300i only)
6-1-1 Recording format Digital DVC for commercial use (SD specifications)
6-1-2 Tape speed Approx. 18.83 mm/s (SP mode); approx.12.57 mm/s (LP mode)
6-1-3 DV input recording In confirmity to IEEE1394 (DM-MV300i only)
Recording of video and audio signals from a digital video camera connected with a DV cable
6-1-4 Analog input recording None
Camera Mode VTR Mode
LCD Panel Positioning LCD Panel EVF LCD Panel EVF
With the panel closed OFF ON OFF ON
(the panel surface facing the main body)
With the panel closed ON OFF ON OFF
(the panel surface facing outside)
With the panel opened ON OFF ON OFF
In the self-shooting mode* ON*1 ON ON OFF

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6-1-5 Priority order of terminals DV terminal only (DM-MV300i only)
while recording
6-2 Insert recording Possible (Note : DV input only (DM-MV300i only))
6-2-1 Insert recording applicable tape With a tape for SP recording only.
6-3 Audio dubbing Possible.
6-3-1 Audio dubbing applicable table With a tape for 12 bit SP recording only. except for 4 channel simultaneous recording
6-3-2 Audio dubbing signal input Microphone (external > built-in) audio signal
6-3-3 Switching to audio dubbing With the audio dubbing button on the remote controller in paused playback mode
6-4 Playback functions Standard playback and special playback
6-4-1 Standard playback
a. Video Playback of video recorded on SP or LP mode
b. Audio 16 bit For frequency sampling of 48 kHz, 44.1kHz, 32 kHz
12 bit For frequency sampling of 32 kHz Playback in stereo 1, stereo 2, or a mixed stereo 1 and 2
mode (mixing ratio adjustable).
6-4-2 Special playback Video only (SP, LP mode)
a. Still picture Field still
b. FF playback Approx. 11.5x normal speed
c. REW playback Approx. 11.5x normal speed
d. Frame-by-frame playback Both direction frame-by-frame playback
e. Slow playback Both direction at 1/5 normal speed ; both directions at 1/10 normal speed
f. 1x normal speed playback Normal speed in both directions
g. 2x normal speed playback Double speed in both directions
h. Edit search Normal speed in both directions
6-5 Tape FF/REW time Approx. 2 min. 30 sec. (on a 60 min. tape)
6-6 Input signal
6-6-1 DV terminal In conformity to the IEEE1394-AV/C protocol
6-6-2 Microphone terminal 3.5 mm dia. stereo minijack
Impedance 5 kΩor more
Level -61 dBv (when using a 600Ωmicrophone)
6-7 Output signal
6-7-1 DV terminal In conformity to the IEEE1394-AV/C protocol
6-7-2 Video /audio terminals 3.5 mm dia. 4-pole minijack
a. Video signal
Signal configuration PAL standard color video signal
Impedance 75Ω
Signal level 1 Vp-p (composite)
b. Audio signal
Signal type Stereo audio signal
AV mini terminal Headphones terminal
Output impedance 3kΩor less 150Ω
Output signal level -10dBv (at 47 kΩload) With the maximum volume
(at 47 kΩload) volume : -25 dBv (at 16 Ωload)
Frequency characteristics 60Hz to 16 kHz (a range of 1 kHz standard ±3dB)
Audio signal S/N
With the microphone input 48 dB or more
With the external microphone input 48 dB or more
6-7-3 S-video terminal
Signal configuration PAL Y/C separated video signal
Video signal 1 Vp-p (brightness + sync signal)
Color signal 0.3 Vp-p (color burst signal)
Brightness signal S/N 45dB or more

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6-8 Other functions
6-8-1 Inter-scene shooting, mechanism Possible between scenes audio dubbing pause, stop mode, or switching power off, except cas-
sette ejection.
6-8-2 Automatic stop mechanism Activates when the playback pause mode continues for approx. 5 min., when the dew conden-
sation warning appears, or when the tape reaches the end or beginning.
6-8-3 Automatic power off mechanism Activates when the recording pause continues for approx. 5 min., or when the battery voltage
drops below the specified level.
6-8-4 Time code Automatic recording in the recording mode. 0 : 00 : 00 : 00-7 : 59 : 59 : 29 (7:59:59:24 in PAL
models) (hr : min. : sec. : frame)
6-8-5 Photo search Mode for searching for images taken in the photo mode. Photo searching in both directions
(operation with the , keys after choosing photo-search with the search select key on the
remote controller) Possible to set to the ±10th position from the current position.
6-8-6 Date search In case of a multiple day of recording, the unit searches for the point where the date changed.
Reverse date search (operation with the , keys after choosing date search with the search
select key on the remote controller) Possible to set to the ±10th position from the current
position.
6-8-7 World clock display After having set a standard city (the city for which the clock time is set), when selecting a city
name where shooting is carried out, the unit automatically switches to that local date and time
and records the date code.
6-8-8 Speaker Built-in. With volume adjustment.
6-8-9 Battery charging function When using the Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-560, the battery pack attached to the
battery pack slot can be charged (when the main unit power switch is off, or in the VCR stop
mode).
Charging indication 1 blink (up to approx. 50% charged), 2 blinks (approx. 50% to 75% charged), 3 blinks (up to
approx. 90% charged), continuously on (90% or more charged). Abnormality alert : blinking
(0.2 sec. period)
Charging current 1.2A DC
Charging time (continuous charging) Approx. 95 min. (with the BP-511), approx. 155 min. (with the BP-522) until the charging
complete indication.
7 Terminals
7-1 DV terminal Special 4-pin terminal (in conformity to IEEE 1394), input/output combined (output only in
the DM-MV300, MV310)
7-2 S-video signal terminal 4-pin mini DIN, output only
7-3 Video/audio terminal 3.5 mm dia. 4-pole pin jack (yellow), output only
7-4 External microphone input terminal 3.5 mm dia. stereo minijack (red)
7-5 Headphone terminal 3.5 mm dia. stereo minijack (green)
7-6 Edit terminal 2.5 mm dia. mini minijack, for LANC
7-7 Battery terminal 2 terminals
7-8 DC power input terminal Special multi terminal (9.5 V DC)
8 Power supply
8-1 Power supply voltage 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 9.5 V DC (DC IN)
8-2 Power consumption
During recording : (with AF) Approx. 3.7 W (when using the CVF),
approx. 4.6 W (when using the LCD monitor )
9 Dimensions (W×H×D) Approx. 57×101×129 mm
(small projecting parts excluded) (Approx. 2 1/4×4×5 1/8 in.)
10 Weight
10-1Main body Approx. 550 g (approx. 1lb 3 3/8 oz)
10-2 When ready for use Approx. 645 g (approx. 1lb 6 3/4 oz) (Including BP-511, DVM-E30, lens cap, button type
lithium battery)
11 Operating environment
11-1 Guaranteed performance conditions 0°C to +40°C 85% RH
11-2 Guaranteed operation conditions -5°C to +45°C 60% RH

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4. System Chart
4-1 PAL Model
Fig. 1-7
FR-100 Floppy Disk
Still Image Recorder
CD-300 Digital Printer
BP-500 Series
Battery Pack
TV
VCR
S-150 S-video Cable
STV-250
Stereo Video Cable
Digital Device
Personal Computer
CV-150F DV Cable
PC-A10
SCART
Adapter
TL-46 Tele-
converter
WD-46 Wide-
converter
FS-46U
Filter Set
FS-46
Filter Set
SC-1000 Soft
Carrying Case
BP-900 Series
Battery Pack
VL-10Li
Battery
Video Light
MB-100
Microphone Boom
Stereo Microphone
(commercially
available)
ZR-1000 Zoom
Remote Controller
WL-D74
Wireless
Controller
MiniDV
Video
Cassette
SR-30.5/46
Step-up Ring
SS-600 Shoulder Strap
WS-20 Wrist Strap
CR-560 Charge Adapter/
Car Battery Cable Kit
CA-560 Compact
Power Adapter
BP-500 Series
Battery Packs

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5 Finder/LCD Panel Indications
5-1 PAL Model
Camera shooting mode Camera program AE menu Camera menu screen
Camera menu selection Camera self-shooting mode Warning
(in the mirror mode, LCD panel)
VCR mode VCR menu screen While selecting in the VCR menu

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Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
1 : Camera Mode
Zoom indications (displayed for approx.
4 sec. after zooming)
With the optical zoom
With the 40X digital zoom Displayed in sky blue when in the
range of over 11x
With the 200X digital zoom Displayed in blue when in the range of
over 41x
Zoom stopped
Zooming towards TELE
Zooming towards WIDE
Exposure compensation indications
AE No indication
Minimum exposure-11 levels
Preset exposure Multidial operation after executing
EXP lock
Maximum exposure +11 levels
Indicated by exposure variable range
indication
Stabilizer indications
Stabilizer on
Stabilizer off No indication
Tape speed indications
SP mode selected SP
LP mode selected LP
Operation mode indications With the self shooting mirror mode set
(LCD)
Recording REC Green indication ●
Recording pause PAUSE Green indication ●
When removing the cassette EJECT Green indication, flashes
in red when error occurs.
Stop STOP Green indication
+ Rec Search Green indication
- Rec Search Green indication
5-2 List of the Finder/LCD Panel Indications

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Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Program AE Mode Indications
Full Auto mode selected Green indication
Auto mode selected AUTO Displayed for approx. 4 sec. after
switching, exiting the menu.
Sports mode selected SPORTS
Portrait mode selected
PORTRAIT
Spotlight mode selected SPOTLIGHT
Sand & Snow mode selected SAND & SNOW
Low light mode selected LOW LIGHT
Tape Counter
Time code indication (no frame indication) 0 : 00 : 00
7 : 59 : 59
Undetermined – : - - : - -
Memory set to zero. 0 : 00 : 00M
7 : 59 : 59M
Undetermined – : - - : - - M
AE Lock indications In the EXP lock
Exposure minimal value E.LOCK -11 * The digits blink when in the minimal
or maximal exposure. 0.25 aperture
AE lock E.LOCK ±0 per 1 step. When exposure
compensation is possible, “ ” +
Exposure maximal value E.LOCK +11 “blue” characters are displayed.
When exposure compensation is not
possible, “ ” + “white” characters
are displayed.
AE No indication
Alarm timer indications 0 sec-10 sec
Remaining tape indicator
255 min mark - green ; Time is displayed
99 min in 1 minute units.
5 min Less than 5 minutes : yellow
mark
0 min Less than 1 minutes : red mark
Tape end END mark and END red indication min
Undetermined – –min
Tape warnings Erasure protection tap set to on :
indication blinking in red
Other No indication
Focus mode indications Except for the Full Auto mode When
AF off M. Focus focus adjustment is possible, “ ”+
“blue” characters are displayed.
When focus adjustment is not possible,
“”+ “white” characters are dis
played.
AF on No indication

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Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Self timer indications
Timer standing-by
SELF-T
Timer activated 10 sec In the self shooting mode shown in the
SELF TLCD panel indication only.
1 sec The indication blinks during count
SELF T. down.
Other No indication
Battery status Approx. 100% power left
Approx. 75% power left
Approx. 50% power left
Approx. 25% power left
Approx. 0% power left
With the power adapter attached No indication
Shutter speed indications
1/50 sec. 1/50
1/120 sec. 1/120
1/250 sec. 1/250
1/500 sec. 1/500
1/1000 sec. 1/1000
1/2000 sec. 1/2000
1/4000 sec. 1/4000
1/8000 sec. 1/8000
Auto mode No indication
White Balance Indications Blinks when setting white balance and
Setting NG. Lights up continuously after
Outdoors preset the mode setting completed.
Indoors preset
Auto No indication
Battery warning Indication blinking in red
Button lithium battery low warning Indication blinking in red
indication
Remote controller code indications
Code setting, selection 1
Code setting, selection 2
Remote control signal reception off
Dew condensation warning Indication blinking in red
Volume indications
Indicated for approx. 4 sec. after
adjustment. Indicated in 15 levels
2
1
+–
+–
+–
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
OFF

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Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Digital feature indications
Auto fading selected FADE-T
Horizontal wipe selected WIPE
Vertical wipe selected WIPE
Mosaic fading selected M. FADE No indication when the digital feature
effects are turned off. The indications
Art selected
ART
are blinking in the stand-by mode
Black & White selected
BLK&WHT
and light up steadily in executing.
Sepia selected SEPIA
Mosaic selected MOSAIC
Effects off No indication
Wind screen indication
Wind screen feature ON WS ON
Wind screen feature OFF No indication
With the external microphone connected
Date & time indication Area and are indicated for approx.
4 sec.
Date & time not set
Audio mode indications
16 bit selected 16 bit Displayed approx. 4 sec. after the
12 bit selected 12 bit menu disappears.
16 : 9 mode indications
16 : 9 mode selected 16 : 9
Other No indication
Half-button lock indications Blinking in white during AF, AE
(when operating the photo button) operation. Indicated in green after
AF, AE lock.
Movie picture/photo mode indication
Movie picture selection No indication
Photo mode selection PHOTO
:
..
PARIS
1. JAN.2000
12 :00
AM

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Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
2 : VCR Mode
Audio output indication
12 bit, stereo 1 selected
12 bit, stereo 2 selected
12 bit, 1:1 mix selected
12 bit, mix/variable selected
16 bit No indication
Audio mix ratio indication
At ST-1 : ST-2 =1 : 0
The indication is shown for about 4
At ST-1 : ST-2 =1 : 1 seconds after having selected the mix
variables or mix ratio.
At ST-1 : ST-2 =0 : 1
Tape speed indication
SP mode SP
LP mode LP
Operation mode indication
Recording Indication in green (Only DM-MV300i)
Pause Indication in green (Only DM-MV300i)
With the cassette removed Indication in green ; blinks in red when
an error occurs
Stop Indication in green
Playback Indication in green
FF Indication in green
REV Indication in green
No tape
FF playback Indication in green
Double speed playback Indication in green
Normal speed playback Indication in green
Forward slow playback Indication in green
(Forward slow playback)
Frame-by-Frame playback Indication in green
Still picture playback Indication in green
Reverse still picture playback Indication in green
Reserve frame-by frame playback Indication in green
Reverse slow playback Indication in green
Reverse slow playback Indication in green
Reverse playback at normal speed Indication in green
Reverse playback at double speed Indication in green
REV playback Indication in green
Edit search Indication in green
Reverse edit search Indication in green
STEREO1
STEREO2
MIX
/ FIXED
MIX
/ VARI.
REC
STOP
REW
2
PAUSE
EJECT
FF
ST1 ST2
ST1 ST2
ST1 ST2
1
1
/ 5
/ 5
/ 10
2
/ 10
10
1
Date/photo search (forward direction)

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Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Reverse date/photo search
AV insert feature, paused recording Only DM-MV300i
AV insert, recording
Audio dubbing, recording pause
Audio dubbing, recording
Tape counter
Time code display 0 : 00 : 00 : 00
7 : 59 : 59 : 24
Undetermined –: –– : –– : ––
Zero set memory 7 : 59 : 59M
0 : 00 : 00M
-7 : 59
: 59M
Undetermined –: –– : ––M
Tape remaining time indication Same as in the camera mode
Audio dubbing/insert or search operation
indications
AV insert mode selection A/V INSERT Only DM-MV300i
Audio dubbing selection AUDIO DUB.
Date searching DATE SEARCH Displayed for approx. 4 seconds after
Still picture photo searching
PHOTO SEARCH selecting searching.
Other modes except searching No indication
Battery status Same as in the camera mode
Button lithium battery low warning indication Same as in the camera mode
Remote controller code indication Same as in the camera mode
Digital features indication Same as in the camera mode
Battery warning indication Same as in the camera mode
Dew condensation warning Same as in the camera mode
Volume indications
Displayed for approx. 4 sec. when
switching between headphones and
speaker, and after adjustment.
1
10
+–
+–
+–
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
OFF

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Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Data code indications
Camera data
Aperture indication F1.0
This unit’s aperture range is from F1.8.
F99
Lens opening fully closed FCLOSE No full closing of the lens opening in this unit.
Undetermined F –––
Shutter speed indication 1/3 This unit’s shutter speed is 1/12.5 sec.,
1/50 to 1/8000 sec.
1/16000
1/- - - - -
Time (hours/minutes) selection 12 : 00 AM
11 : 59 PM
Undetermined
–– : –– – –
Time (hours/minutes/seconds) 12 : 00 : 00 AM
11 : 59 : 59 PM
Undetermined –– : –– : –– ––
Date (year/month/day) 1. JAN. 1990 Auto date function: 2000 to 2020
31. DEC. 2089
Undetermined ––. –––. ––––
Wind screen indication Same as in the camera mode
Audio information indications
16bit 16bit
12bit 12bit
Undetermined No indication
16:9 mode indication Same as in the camera mode
DV input
DV input DV IN Only DM-MV300i
Other No indication
Data code settings
Date&time Camera Data Date&time and Camera Data
Date setting
F1. 8
F1. 8 1/ 1000
31.DEC.2000 1/ 1000 31.DEC.2000
Time setting
F1. 8
F1. 8
1/ 1000
12 : 34 : 56 AM 1/ 1000 12 : 34 : 56 AM
Date&time setting F1. 8
1/ 1000
12 : 34 AM
F1. 8
12 : 34 AM
31.DEC.2000 1/ 1000 31.DEC.2000
Date&time selection

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5-3 Warning Indications
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED
• When playing back a tape copying of which is prohibited.
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING IS RESTRICTED
• Copying prohibited information detected at the DV input.
SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME
• The unit has been switched on, but time zone, date, and time are not set.
REMOVE THE CASSETTE
• A cassette was inserted while there was a mechanism error or dew condensation.
CHECK THE DV INPUT
• When the REC button is pressed in the mode in which it is possible to switch the camcorder to recording, however there is
no connection with the DV, or the connected unit is not being recognized.
CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK
• The battery pack power is low.
CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED
• It appears when moisture condensation occurs. if a tape is inside, “Remove the cassette” appears next.
THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION
• When the REC button is pressed in the mode in which it is possible to switch the camcorder to recording, however the
cassette is protected with its erasure prevention tap. When having switched the camcorder on in the camera mode, pressed
the START/STOP button, or inserted a cassette.
TAPE END
• The end of the tape has been detected, or when a key used to forward the tape (FF, PLAY, etc.) is pressed while detection is
activated in the mode in which it is possible to switch the unit to tape forwarding.
CHECK THE CASSETTE [LP MODE]
• When the Audio Dubbing button or AV insert button is pressed while in the tape portion recorded in the LP mode. Or when
the LP mode is detected while the audio dubbing or AV insert feature was activated.
CHECK THE CASSETTE [AUDIO MODE]
• When the Audio Dubbing button is pressed while in the tape portion recorded in the 16 bit or 4 ch sync recording mode. Or
when the 16 bit or 4 ch sync recording mode is detected while the audio dubbing feature was activated.
CHECK THE CASSETTE [BLANK]
• A blank portion has been detected while the audio dubbing feature or AV insert feature is activated.

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5-4 Menu Indications
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
1 : Camera mode
Menu Title is displayed if there are any menu
Key operation guidance indications items are available above.
Menu items
Upward/downward direction 3-scroll
The cursor selection item row is indicated in a sky blue. Item rows whose setting is
restricted are indicated in purple. Data is indicated as “_____”.
Menu contents indicated in purple in the modes that
cannot be executed (photo).
Shutter speed
In modes other than the auto mode
Setting impossible when the EXP lock cannot be set, the
Digital zoom back ground becomes purple. The
data is indicates as _____.
SHUTTER AUTO
AUTO
D. ZOOM 40X
IMAGE S. ON
16 9
CAM. MENU
MENU
SEL. SETSET
CLOSE
: OFF
WHITE BAL
WL. REMOTE
REC MODE SP
BEEP ON
ON
WIND SCREEN
AUDIO MODE 12bit
BRIGHTNESS
MIRROR ON
TV SCREEN ON
D/T DISPLAY ON
T. ZONE/DST
PARIS
D/TIME SET
12 00:
AM
1. JAN. 2000
1
+–
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
AUTO
1/50
1/120
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
1/4000
1/8000
D. ZOOM
40
200
OFF