Canon MVX25i, MVX20i specs

❍Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

❍Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.

❍White points may appear on the screen.

❍Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

❍Digital zoom and multi-image screen cannot be used while a night mode is activated.

❍The program AE mode cannot be changed while a night mode is activated.

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Canon MVX25i, MVX20i instruction manual

Contents

English Digital Video Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Using this Manual Symbols and References Used in This ManualCamera Function can be used in this mode Change the display language before you begin Table of Contents Using a Memory Card EditingDirect 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 PackCharging 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 cassetteUse only video cassettes marked with the D logo Cassette compartment opens automatically Installing the Backup Battery Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Wireless Controller Wireless controller operates with two AA R6 batteriesInserting Batteries Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving TimeSetting 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 TapeRecording 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 ReviewPress 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 TapeOpen the LCD panel Special Playback Modes Adjusting the Volume When Using HeadphonesAdjusting 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 fireworksUse this mode to record in dimly lit places Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each Mode Selecting the Easy Recording ProgramSet the program selector to Appears Selecting the Program AE Mode Select a mode and press the SET dialSet 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 buttonPage Skin Detail Function Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure AdjustmentTurn the SET dial to adjust the brightness of the image Exposure Lock Adjusting the Focus Manually Set the program selector to Q Adjust the zoomPress the Focus button MF appears Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus Infinity Focus Setting the White Balance Indoor TPage Setting the Shutter Speed Close the menu Auto Slow Shutter Using the Self-Timer When recording movies Press the self-timer buttonPress the start/stop button Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Adjusting the Audio Recording Level Adjust the level with the SET dialAudio Recording Camera mode, set the program selector to Q About the audio level indicator Microphone Attenuator Using Headphones during Recording Adjusting the Headphone VolumeWind 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 isSolved Image is divided into 16 pieces. Add flavour to your recordings Image becomes like aImage is blurred Image becomes like a Selecting a Fader Availability of Digital Effects by Operating ModesPress the Digital Effects button Selecting an Effect in Card Camera Mode Selecting an EffectPress 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 TSelect 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 CombinationSelecting the Data Code Display Combination Displaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto DatePress 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 menuCustomizing the Camcorder Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Format Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Changing the Remote Sensor ModeSelected 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 VCRConnecting 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 devicePress the 3 button to stop recording Connected device Stop playback Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing Connect the camcorder to the digital video deviceMake sure that AV\DV OUT is set to OFF Copyright Precaution Copyright SignalsConcerning 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 DeviceConnecting a Microphone Audio Dubbing Press the Audio DUB. button on the wireless controller Audio DUB. and a appearAudio 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 CardRemoving the Card Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image QualityChanging 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 CardPress 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 RecordingStill Image Quality Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images Using the Flash Selecting the Flash ModePress 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 MoviesMovie recording time Indicates the movie size Selecting the Focusing Point Turning Off the Focus-Priority ModeTurn the SET dial to select the focusing point 107 Selecting the Drive Mode Changing the Drive ModeSetting changes with each press of the button Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the Photo button109 When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subjectPress the Photo button to record the first image Card + button clockwise. Card button anticlockwise Press the button after the last image 111 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 DisplaySelect Protect Select b Return to close the menu Erasing Images Erasing a Single ImageErasing a Single Image/All Images Mix level adjustment blue area of the live video recording Combining Images Card Mix117 Selecting the Card Mix Effect Card mix menu appears Sample Images Press the Card MIX buttonCard Chroma Key Card Luminance Key Camera Chroma Key Card Animation 120 Formatting a Memory Card Open the menu and select Card Operations Select FormatSelect Execute Creating a Start-up Image SET this AS START-UP IMAGE?, YES and no appearsOverwrite MY IMAGE?, no and YES appears Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing Still Images123 Printing after Selecting the Print Settings Select the print settingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Turn the SET dial to select Print and press the SET dial Reconnect the cable125 Selecting the Print Settings Selecting the Number of Copies128 129 Maximum of 99 copies can be selected for one still image Paper Settings Including the Date in the PrintSelect 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 frameMove the trimming frame Trimming frame appears Printing with Print Order Settings Selecting Still Images for Printing Print OrderOpen the menu and select Card OPERATIONS. Select \ Print Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to print Printing Erasing All Print OrdersMake 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 DisplayErasing All Transfer Orders About the Network Mode Install DV MessengerConnection 139 Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD ScreenHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Displays disappear from the TV screen Camera Mode Play VCR ModeScreen Displays during Recording/Playback Card Camera Mode Card Play Mode142 List of Messages Memory Card Related Messages Direct Print Related Messages 144 145 Message Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling PrecautionsCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Storage Video Heads CondensationCondensation may form in the following cases Room Battery Pack Handling Precautions How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected Resuming use Cassette Handling Precautions About the battery terminal cover149 Memory Card Handling Precautions Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen 151 Troubleshooting Power Source Recording/Playback Recording153 Playback 154 Memory Card Operation Printing155 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CB-2LTE Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedBattery Packs CB-2LTE Battery Charger VL-10Li Battery Video Light TL-H34 Tele-converterWD-H34 Wide-converter FS-34U Filter Set SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case VFL-1 Video Flash LightVL-3 Video Light DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone 160 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery PackSDC-8M SD Memory Card 161 Index 163 Canon INC