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Canon MVX20i Instruction Manual
164 pages 5.64 Mb
Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual PALPrinted on 100% reused paper. Please read also the following instruction manuals. Digital Video Software DV Network Software 2 Important Usage Instructions3 Using this ManualSymbols and References Used in This Manual 4 Table of ContentsIntroduction Basic Functions Advanced Functions 5 EditingUsing a Memory Card Direct Printing Transferring Images Additional Information 6 Checking Supplied Accessories7 Components Guide11 Preparing the Power Supply14 Loading/Unloading a Cassette15 Installing the Backup Battery4. Close the backup battery cover. 5. Close the terminal cover. wer 16 Preparing the CamcorderAdjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) Attaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip Belt 18 Using the Wireless Controller19 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time22 Recording Movies on a Tape26 ZoomingOptical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward Wto zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward Tto zoom in (telephoto). T W 27 Digital Zoom28 Tips for Making Better Videos29 Playing Back a Tape31 Adjusting the VolumeWhen Using HeadphonesOpen the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV/PHONES H], set it to [PHONES H] and close the menu. Adjusting the VolumeTurn the SET dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume. 32 Playing Back on a TV Screen36 Menus and Settings44 Using the Recording ProgramsEasy Recording Program Program AE ModesAvailability of Functions in Each Mode: Selecting the Easy Recording ProgramSet the program selector to [. 45 [46 Selecting the Program AE Mode2. Press the SET dial. 3. Select a mode and press the SET dial. 47 Using the Night Modes(36) 2. Press the NIGHT MODE button. appears. Pressing the NIGHT MODE button again resets the camcorder to the Auto mode. 49 Skin Detail Function Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SKIN DETAIL], set it to [SOFT] and close the menu. 50 Adjusting Exposure ManuallyExposure Lock Exposure AdjustmentTurn the SET dial to adjust the brightness of the image. 51 Adjusting the Focus ManuallyAutofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. 2. Adjust the zoom. 3. Press the FOCUS button. 52 Infinity Focus53 Setting the White Balance55 Setting the Shutter Speed6. Close the menu. 56 Auto Slow ShutterOpen the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [A.SL SHUTTER], set it In CARD CAMERA mode, set the flash mode to (flash off). 57 Using the Self-TimerWhen recording movies 1. Press the (self-timer) button. 2. Press the start/stop button. 58 Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)59 Audio Recording Changing the Audio ModeOpen the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to [16bit] and close the menu. Adjusting the Audio Recording Level3. Adjust the level with the SET dial. 4. Press the AUDIO LEVEL button. Microphone AttenuatorOpen the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIC ATT], set it to [ON] and close the menu. 60 12-dB40 063 Using Digital Effects70 Magnifying the Image 71 Displaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Selecting the Data Code Display Combination 72 Displaying the Data CodePress the DATA CODE button. Six-Second Auto DateOpen the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [6SEC.DATE], set it to [ON] and close the menu. 73 End SearchIn stop mode, press the END SEARCH button. 74 Returning to a Pre-marked Position1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later. 2. When you have finished playback, rewind the tape. 75 Date SearchPress the +or -button to begin searching. 76 Customizing the CamcorderChanging the My Camera Settings1. Open the menu and select [MY CAMERA]. 2. Select the menu item you wish to change. 3. Select a setting option and close the menu. 77 Changing the Display Language78 Changing the Remote Sensor ModeTurning the Remote Sensor OffOpen the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [WL. REMOTE], set it to [OFF B] and close the menu. Changing the Remote Sensor Mode 79 Other Camcorder SettingsBeep Recording in 16:9 (Widescreen TV Recording) 80 Turning Off the Image StabilizerOpen the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [IMG STAB i], set it Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen 81 LCD BacklightDemonstration ModeOpen the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [DEMO MODE], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. 82 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DeviceConnecting the Devices Recording 84 Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)85 Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)87 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)89 Audio DubbingConnectingqConnecting an Audio DeviceRefer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. wConnecting a MicrophoneSee Recording with an External Microphone (62). Dubbing1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette.Use a tape recorded in SP, 12-bit mode with this camcorder. (36) 90 5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireless controller.6. Press the PAUSE abutton on the wireless controller to begin dubbing. 7. Press the STOP 3button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing. 91 Playing Back the Added Sound92 Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable93 Inserting and Removing a Memory CardInserting the Card Removing the Card 94 Selecting the Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Quality Changing the Still Image Size 95 Changing the Movie SizeOpen the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [MOVIE SIZE], set it to [160120] and close the menu. 96 File Numbers97 Recording Still Images on a Memory Card101 Using the Flash104 Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording105 Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card1. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. 2. Press the start/stop button to stop recording. Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder 106 Screen Displays during Movie RecordingRecording from Other Video Devices 107 Selecting the Focusing Point2. Turn the SET dial to display all focusing frames. 3. Turn the SET dial to select the focusing point. Turning Off the Focus-Priority ModeOpen the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [FOCUS PRI.], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. 108 Selecting the Drive ModeChanging the Drive Mode2. Press the DRIVE MODE button to switch between the drive modes.The setting changes with each press of the button. Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous ShootingPress and hold the PHOTO button. 110 Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode)112 Playing Back a Memory Card113 Slide Show1. Press the SLIDE SHOW button. 2. Press the SLIDE SHOW button to stop the slide show. Index Screen1. Move the zoom lever toward W. 2. Turn the SET dial to select an image. 3. Move the zoom lever toward T. 114 Card Jump FunctionPress and hold the CARD + or CARD button. 115 Protecting ImagesProtecting during Index Screen Display 116 Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image Erasing a Single Image/All Images 117 Combining Images (Card Mix)Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) 118 Selecting the Card Mix Effect2. Open the menu and select [\CARD MIX]. 3. Select the image you wish to combine with the CARD +/ button. 4. Select [MIX TYPE]. 119 Sample Images121 Formatting a Memory Card122 Creating a Start-up Image123 Printing Still ImagesConnecting the Printer to the Camcorder 124 Printing with the (Print/Share) Button1. Select the still image you wish to print with the CARD +/ button. 2. Press the button. Printing after Selecting the Print Settings 126 Selecting the Print Settings131 Trimming Settings132 Printing with Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) 133 Printing134 Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable135 Direct Transfer Preparations1. Install the supplied Digital Video Software. 2. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable. 3. Set the auto-launch setting. Windows OS Only 138 Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) Selecting in Index Screen Display Erasing All Transfer Orders 139 About the NETWORK Mode140 Screen DisplaysHiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV ScreenOpen the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [TV SCREEN], set it Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [TV SCREEN], set it to [ON] and close the menu. 141 Screen Displays during Recording/PlaybackMemory Card Related Messages 143 List of Messages146 Maintenance/Others152 Troubleshooting156 System Diagram 157 Optional AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. Battery Packs CB-2LTE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger 158 TL-H34 Tele-converterWD-H34 Wide-converter FS-34U Filter Set VL-10Li Battery Video Light WS-20 Wrist Strap 159 SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseVFL-1 Video Flash Light VL-3 Video Light DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone 160 Specifications162 Index163 Important Usage InstructionsO P U R S V Z N Digital Video Camcorder 164 Instruction Manual PALPrinted on 100% reused paper. Please read also the following instruction manuals. Digital Video Software DV Network Software
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