English
Digital Video Camcorder
Important Usage Instructions
Using this Manual
Symbols and References Used in This Manual
Camera Function can be used in this mode
Change the display language before you begin
Table of Contents
Using a Memory Card
Editing
Direct Printing
Transferring Images
Checking Supplied Accessories
Components Guide
MVX25i/MVX20i
Camera OFF Playvcr Network
Advanced Accessory shoe
WL-D83 Wireless Controller
E r t y u
Preparing the Power Supply
Attaching the Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack
Remove the battery pack after use
Using a Household Power Source
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
Preparations
Loading/Unloading a Cassette
Load/unload the cassette
Use only video cassettes marked with the D logo
Cassette compartment opens automatically
Installing the Backup Battery
Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment
Preparing the Camcorder
Attaching the Lens Cap
Fastening the Grip Belt
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Using the Wireless Controller
Wireless controller operates with two AA R6 batteries
Inserting Batteries
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
Setting the Date and Time
Year display starts to flash
16 17 18 11 12
Displaying Date and Time during Recording
Remove the lens cap Set the camcorder to Camera mode
Recording Movies on a Tape
Recording
Before You Begin Recording
Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen
Press the Menu button to open the menu
Screen Displays during Recording
Reviewing and Searching when Recording
Record Review
Press and release the c record review button
Record Search
Zooming
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Tips for Making Better Videos
Holding the Camcorder
Set the camcorder to Play VCR mode
Playing Back a Tape
Open the LCD panel
Special Playback Modes
Adjusting the Volume
When Using Headphones
Adjusting the Volume
Playing Back on a TV Screen
TVs with Scart Terminal
TVs with Audio/Video Terminals
TVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal
Input
Selecting the Audio Output Channel
Menus and Settings
Selecting Menus and Settings
Menu and Default Settings
Default settings are shown in boldface
System WL. Remote
Play VCR Menu
Submenu Menu Item
Card Camera Menu
System WL. Remote
Card Play Menu
Using the Recording Programs
Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks
Use this mode to record in dimly lit places
Easy Recording Program
Availability of Functions in Each Mode
Selecting the Easy Recording Program
Set the program selector to
Appears
Selecting the Program AE Mode
Select a mode and press the SET dial
Set the program selector to Q Press the SET dial
List of the program AE modes appears
Using the Night Modes
Set the program selector to Q Press the Night Mode button
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Skin Detail Function
Adjusting Exposure Manually
Exposure Adjustment
Turn the SET dial to adjust the brightness of the image
Exposure Lock
Adjusting the Focus Manually
Set the program selector to Q Adjust the zoom
Press the Focus button
MF appears
Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus
Infinity Focus
Setting the White Balance
Indoor T
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Setting the Shutter Speed
Close the menu
Auto Slow Shutter
Using the Self-Timer
When recording movies Press the self-timer button
Press the start/stop button
Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level
Adjust the level with the SET dial
Audio Recording
Camera mode, set the program selector to Q
About the audio level indicator
Microphone Attenuator
Using Headphones during Recording
Adjusting the Headphone Volume
Wind Screen
Recording with an External Microphone
Long microphones may appear on the screen
Using Digital Effects
Image appears in 16 pieces.
Pieces move around until the puzzle is
Solved
Image is divided into 16 pieces.
Add flavour to your recordings
Image becomes like a
Image is blurred Image becomes like a
Selecting a Fader
Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes
Press the Digital Effects button
Selecting an Effect in Card Camera Mode
Selecting an Effect
Press the ON/OFF button
Name of the selected effect flashes
Using the Multi-Image Screen
About the multi-image screen
Magnifying the Image
Move the zoom lever toward T
Select the magnified area with the SET dial
Playback image can be magnified up to 5 times
Displaying the Data Code
Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination
Selecting the Data Code Display Combination
Displaying the Data Code
Six-Second Auto Date
Press the Data Code button
End Search
Stop mode, press the END Search button
When you have finished playback, rewind the tape
Returning to a Pre-marked Position
Date Search
Press the + or button to begin searching
Changing the My Camera Settings
Select a setting option and close the menu
Customizing the Camcorder
Changing the Display Language
Changing the Date Format
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode
Selected mode appears for a few seconds
Turning the Remote Sensor Off
Other Camcorder Settings
Recording in 169 Widescreen TV Recording
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer
Demonstration Mode
LCD Backlight
Connecting the Devices
Connecting a VCR
Connecting a Digital Video Device
If you are connecting via AV terminal, check the setting
Editing
Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or Camcorder
Connect the camcorder to the analog video device
Press the 3 button to stop recording
Connected device Stop playback
Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing
Connect the camcorder to the digital video device
Make sure that AV\DV OUT is set to OFF
Copyright Precaution
Copyright Signals
Concerning Copyright
You can also connect a VCR with S S1-VIDEO terminal
Headphones cannot be used during analog-digital conversion
Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter
Connecting
Connecting an Audio Device
Connecting a Microphone
Audio Dubbing
Press the Audio DUB. button on the wireless controller
Audio DUB. and a appear
Audio device Stop playback
Playing Back the Added Sound
Connecting to a Computer Using a DV IEEE1394 Cable
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Inserting the Card
Removing the Card
Selecting the Image Quality/Size
Changing the Still Image Quality
Changing the Still Image Size
You can choose from Superfine, Fine and Normal
Changing the Movie Size
You can choose from 320 ⋅ 240 pixels and 160 ⋅ 120 pixels
Reset
File Numbers
Set the camcorder to Card Camera mode
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card
Press the Photo button halfway
Press the Photo button fully
When the Focus-Priority mode is set to on
, F turns green, and focus and exposure are locked
Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder
Recording from Other Video Devices
Card Access Display
Screen Displays during Still Image Recording
Still Image Quality
Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images
Using the Flash
Selecting the Flash Mode
Press the flash button
101
Recording with Flash
Appears in green
Using the Optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light
103
Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording
Press the start/stop button to stop recording
105
Screen Displays during Movie Recording
Remaining Card Capacity for Movies
Movie recording time
Indicates the movie size
Selecting the Focusing Point
Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode
Turn the SET dial to select the focusing point
107
Selecting the Drive Mode
Changing the Drive Mode
Setting changes with each press of the button
Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Press the Photo button
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When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode
Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject
Press the Photo button to record the first image
Card + button clockwise. Card button anticlockwise
Press the button after the last image
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Playing Back a Memory Card
Slide Show
Index Screen
Card Jump Function
Press and hold the Card + or Card button
Protecting Images
Protecting during Index Screen Display
Select Protect
Select b Return to close the menu
Erasing Images
Erasing a Single Image
Erasing a Single Image/All Images
Mix level adjustment blue area of the live video recording
Combining Images Card Mix
117
Selecting the Card Mix Effect
Card mix menu appears
Sample Images
Press the Card MIX button
Card Chroma Key
Card Luminance Key
Camera Chroma Key Card Animation
120
Formatting a Memory Card
Open the menu and select Card Operations Select Format
Select Execute
Creating a Start-up Image
SET this AS START-UP IMAGE?, YES and no appears
Overwrite MY IMAGE?, no and YES appears
Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder
Printing Still Images
123
Printing after Selecting the Print Settings
Select the print settings
Printing with the Print/Share Button
Turn the SET dial to select Print and press the SET dial
Reconnect the cable
125
Selecting the Print Settings
Selecting the Number of Copies
128 129
Maximum of 99 copies can be selected for one still image
Paper Settings
Including the Date in the Print
Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer
Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer
Setting the Print Effect Image Optimise
128
Image Standard
Selecting the Image Style
Trimming Settings
Change the size of the trimming frame
Move the trimming frame
Trimming frame appears
Printing with Print Order Settings
Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order
Open the menu and select Card OPERATIONS. Select \ Print
Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to print
Printing
Erasing All Print Orders
Make sure that Print is selected and press the SET dial
Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable
Direct Transfer Windows OS Only
Preparations
Transferring a Selected Image
Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper
137
Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order
Selecting in Index Screen Display
Erasing All Transfer Orders
About the Network Mode
Install DV Messenger
Connection
139
Screen Displays
Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen
Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen
Displays disappear from the TV screen
Camera Mode
Play VCR Mode
Screen Displays during Recording/Playback
Card Camera Mode
Card Play Mode
142
List of Messages
Memory Card Related Messages
Direct Print Related Messages
144
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Message
Maintenance/Others
Camcorder Handling Precautions
Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens
Storage
Video Heads
Condensation
Condensation may form in the following cases
Room
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
How to avoid condensation
When condensation is detected
Resuming use
Cassette Handling Precautions
About the battery terminal cover
149
Memory Card Handling Precautions
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
Playback on a TV Screen
151
Troubleshooting
Power Source
Recording/Playback
Recording
153
Playback
154
Memory Card Operation
Printing
155
System Diagram Availability differs from area to area
CB-2LTE
Optional Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
Battery Packs
CB-2LTE Battery Charger
VL-10Li Battery Video Light
TL-H34 Tele-converter
WD-H34 Wide-converter
FS-34U Filter Set
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
VFL-1 Video Flash Light
VL-3 Video Light
DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone
160
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
NB-2LH Battery Pack
SDC-8M SD Memory Card
161
Index
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