English, Digital Video Camcorder | Canon MVX20i instruction

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

PUB.DIE-205

English

Introduction

Basic Functions

Advanced

Functions

Editing

Using a Memory Card

Mini Digital

Video

Cassette

Please read also the following instruction manuals.

•Digital Video Software

•DV Network Software

	PUB. DIE-203
Digital Video Software
	Version 12	E
Instruction Manual

This instruction manual explains how to install the software, connect the camcorder to a computer, and download images from a memory card to a computer. For more detailed operational instructions, refer to the PDF format manual provided on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows or DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.

If you are using Windows operating system, use the supplied

DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.

If you are using Macintosh operating system, use the supplied

DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.

	PUB. DIE-204
DV Network Software	Version 2 E

Instruction Manual (Installation and Preparation)

This manual covers the installation and the connection procedures only.For more operating instructions, refer to the PDF format manual provided on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.

This software is for use with Windows® XP only.

Direct

Printing

Transferring Images

Additional Information

PAL

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Canon MVX20i, MVX25i instruction manual English, Digital Video Camcorder

Contents

Digital Video Camcorder English Important Usage Instructions Symbols and References Used in This Manual Using this ManualCamera Function can be used in this mode Change the display language before you begin Table of Contents Editing Using a Memory CardDirect Printing Transferring Images Checking Supplied Accessories MVX25i/MVX20i Components Guide Camera OFF Playvcr Network Advanced Accessory shoe E r t y u WL-D83 Wireless Controller Attaching the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after use Charging, Recording and Playback Times Using a Household Power Source Preparations Load/unload the cassette Loading/Unloading a CassetteUse only video cassettes marked with the D logo Cassette compartment opens automatically Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder Strap Wireless controller operates with two AA R6 batteries Using the Wireless ControllerInserting Batteries Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Date and Time Year display starts to flash 16 17 18 11 12 Displaying Date and Time during Recording Recording Movies on a Tape Remove the lens cap Set the camcorder to Camera modeRecording Before You Begin Recording Press the Menu button to open the menu Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Screen Displays during Recording Record Review Reviewing and Searching when RecordingPress and release the c record review button Record Search Optical Zoom Zooming Digital Zoom Holding the Camcorder Tips for Making Better Videos Playing Back a Tape Set the camcorder to Play VCR modeOpen the LCD panel Special Playback Modes When Using Headphones Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume TVs with Scart Terminal Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Input TVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal Selecting the Audio Output Channel Selecting Menus and Settings Menus and Settings Default settings are shown in boldface Menu and Default Settings System WL. Remote Play VCR Menu Submenu Menu Item Card Camera Menu System WL. Remote Card Play Menu Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks Using the Recording ProgramsUse this mode to record in dimly lit places Easy Recording Program Selecting the Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each ModeSet the program selector to Appears Select a mode and press the SET dial Selecting the Program AE ModeSet the program selector to Q Press the SET dial List of the program AE modes appears Set the program selector to Q Press the Night Mode button Using the Night ModesPage Skin Detail Function Exposure Adjustment Adjusting Exposure ManuallyTurn the SET dial to adjust the brightness of the image Exposure Lock Set the program selector to Q Adjust the zoom Adjusting the Focus ManuallyPress the Focus button MF appears Infinity Focus Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus Indoor T Setting the White BalancePage Close the menu Setting the Shutter Speed Auto Slow Shutter When recording movies Press the self-timer button Using the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Adjust the level with the SET dial Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAudio Recording Camera mode, set the program selector to Q Microphone Attenuator About the audio level indicator Adjusting the Headphone Volume Using Headphones during RecordingWind Screen Long microphones may appear on the screen Recording with an External Microphone Using Digital Effects Pieces move around until the puzzle is Image appears in 16 pieces.Solved Image is divided into 16 pieces. Image becomes like a Add flavour to your recordingsImage is blurred Image becomes like a Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Selecting a FaderPress the Digital Effects button Selecting an Effect Selecting an Effect in Card Camera ModePress the ON/OFF button Name of the selected effect flashes Using the Multi-Image Screen About the multi-image screen Move the zoom lever toward T Magnifying the ImageSelect the magnified area with the SET dial Playback image can be magnified up to 5 times Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Displaying the Data CodeSelecting the Data Code Display Combination Six-Second Auto Date Displaying the Data CodePress the Data Code button Stop mode, press the END Search button End Search Returning to a Pre-marked Position When you have finished playback, rewind the tape Press the + or button to begin searching Date Search Select a setting option and close the menu Changing the My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camcorder Changing the Date Format Changing the Display Language Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Changing the Remote Sensor ModeSelected mode appears for a few seconds Turning the Remote Sensor Off Recording in 169 Widescreen TV Recording Other Camcorder Settings Turning Off the Image Stabilizer Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen LCD Backlight Demonstration Mode Connecting a VCR Connecting the DevicesConnecting a Digital Video Device If you are connecting via AV terminal, check the setting Editing Connect the camcorder to the analog video device Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or CamcorderPress the 3 button to stop recording Connected device Stop playback Connect the camcorder to the digital video device Recording from Digital Video Devices DV DubbingMake sure that AV\DV OUT is set to OFF Copyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright You can also connect a VCR with S S1-VIDEO terminal Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Headphones cannot be used during analog-digital conversion Connecting an Audio Device ConnectingConnecting a Microphone Audio Dubbing Audio DUB. and a appear Press the Audio DUB. button on the wireless controllerAudio device Stop playback Playing Back the Added Sound Connecting to a Computer Using a DV IEEE1394 Cable Inserting the Card Inserting and Removing a Memory CardRemoving the Card Changing the Still Image Quality Selecting the Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Size You can choose from Superfine, Fine and Normal You can choose from 320 ⋅ 240 pixels and 160 ⋅ 120 pixels Changing the Movie Size File Numbers Reset Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Set the camcorder to Card Camera modePress the Photo button halfway Press the Photo button fully , F turns green, and focus and exposure are locked When the Focus-Priority mode is set to on Recording from Other Video Devices Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Card Access DisplayStill Image Quality Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images Selecting the Flash Mode Using the FlashPress the flash button 101 Appears in green Recording with Flash 103 Using the Optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording 105 Press the start/stop button to stop recording Remaining Card Capacity for Movies Screen Displays during Movie RecordingMovie recording time Indicates the movie size Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode Selecting the Focusing PointTurn the SET dial to select the focusing point 107 Changing the Drive Mode Selecting the Drive ModeSetting changes with each press of the button Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Press the Photo button Auto Exposure Bracketing109 Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject When Recording in Stitch Assist ModePress the Photo button to record the first image Card + button clockwise. Card button anticlockwise 111 Press the button after the last image Playing Back a Memory Card Index Screen Slide Show Press and hold the Card + or Card button Card Jump Function Protecting during Index Screen Display Protecting ImagesSelect Protect Select b Return to close the menu Erasing a Single Image Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image/All Images Combining Images Card Mix Mix level adjustment blue area of the live video recording117 Card mix menu appears Selecting the Card Mix Effect Press the Card MIX button Sample ImagesCard Chroma Key Card Luminance Key 120 Camera Chroma Key Card Animation Open the menu and select Card Operations Select Format Formatting a Memory CardSelect Execute SET this AS START-UP IMAGE?, YES and no appears Creating a Start-up ImageOverwrite MY IMAGE?, no and YES appears Printing Still Images Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder123 Select the print settings Printing after Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Reconnect the cable Turn the SET dial to select Print and press the SET dial125 Selecting the Number of Copies Selecting the Print Settings128 129 Maximum of 99 copies can be selected for one still image Including the Date in the Print Paper SettingsSelect the paper size of the paper set in your printer Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer 128 Setting the Print Effect Image Optimise Image Standard Selecting the Image Style Change the size of the trimming frame Trimming SettingsMove the trimming frame Trimming frame appears Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Printing with Print Order SettingsOpen the menu and select Card OPERATIONS. Select \ Print Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to print Erasing All Print Orders PrintingMake sure that Print is selected and press the SET dial Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Preparations Direct Transfer Windows OS Only Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper Transferring a Selected Image 137 Selecting in Index Screen Display Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer OrderErasing All Transfer Orders Install DV Messenger About the Network ModeConnection 139 Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Screen DisplaysHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Displays disappear from the TV screen Play VCR Mode Camera ModeScreen Displays during Recording/Playback Card Play Mode Card Camera Mode142 Memory Card Related Messages List of Messages 144 Direct Print Related Messages Message 145 Camcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Storage Condensation Video HeadsCondensation may form in the following cases Room How to avoid condensation Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsWhen condensation is detected Resuming use About the battery terminal cover Cassette Handling Precautions149 Memory Card Handling Precautions Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen 151 Power Source Troubleshooting Recording Recording/Playback153 154 Playback Printing Memory Card Operation155 CB-2LTE System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CB-2LTE Battery Charger TL-H34 Tele-converter VL-10Li Battery Video LightWD-H34 Wide-converter FS-34U Filter Set VFL-1 Video Flash Light SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseVL-3 Video Light DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone 160 NB-2LH Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterSDC-8M SD Memory Card 161 Index 163 Canon INC