Turning Off the Image Stabilizer | Canon MVX25i, MVX20i manual

Turning Off the Image Stabilizer

The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. It tries to compensate for horizontal movements; therefore, you may decide to turn it off when you mount the camcorder on a tripod.

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

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CAMERA SETUP

IMG STAB •••ON

Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [IMG STAB i], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.

”i“ disappears.

❍The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to

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❍The image stabilizer is designed to compensate a normal degree of camcorder shake.

❍The image stabilizer might not be as effective when using the night modes.

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen

CAMERAPLAY (VCR)

DISPLAY SETUP/

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CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

BRIGHTNESS•••–+

Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [BRIGHTNESS], adjust the brightness level and close the menu.

Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings.

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Canon MVX25i, MVX20i instruction manual Turning Off the Image Stabilizer, Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen

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 Inserting Batteries Using the Wireless ControllerWireless controller operates with two AA R6 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 Open the LCD panel Set the camcorder to Play VCR modePlaying Back a Tape Special Playback Modes Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the VolumeWhen Using Headphones 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 Press the start/stop button Using the Self-TimerWhen recording movies Press the self-timer 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 Wind Screen Using Headphones during RecordingAdjusting the Headphone Volume 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. Image is blurred Image becomes like a Add flavour to your recordingsImage becomes like a Press the Digital Effects button Selecting a FaderAvailability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes 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 Selecting the Data Code Display Combination Displaying the Data CodeSelecting the Date/Time Display Combination Press the Data Code button Displaying the Data CodeSix-Second Auto Date 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 Customizing the Camcorder Changing the My Camera SettingsSelect a setting option and close the menu 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 Make sure that AV\DV OUT is set to OFF Recording from Digital Video Devices DV DubbingConnect the camcorder to the digital video device Concerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals 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 Audio device Stop playback Press the Audio DUB. button on the wireless controllerAudio DUB. and a appear Playing Back the Added Sound Connecting to a Computer Using a DV IEEE1394 Cable Removing the Card Inserting and Removing a Memory CardInserting 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 109 Auto Exposure BracketingPress the Photo button 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 a Single Image/All Images Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image 117 Mix level adjustment blue area of the live video recordingCombining Images Card Mix 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 Select Execute Formatting a Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Operations Select Format Overwrite MY IMAGE?, no and YES appears Creating a Start-up ImageSET this AS START-UP IMAGE?, YES and no appears 123 Connecting the Printer to the CamcorderPrinting Still Images Printing with the Print/Share Button Printing after Selecting the Print SettingsSelect the print settings 125 Turn the SET dial to select Print and press the SET dialReconnect the cable 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 Make sure that Print is selected and press the SET dial PrintingErasing All Print Orders 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 Erasing All Transfer Orders Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer OrderSelecting in Index Screen Display 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 Screen Displays during Recording/Playback Camera ModePlay VCR Mode 142 Card Camera ModeCard Play Mode 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 149 Cassette Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Memory Card Handling Precautions Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen 151 Troubleshooting Power Source 153 Recording/PlaybackRecording Playback 154 155 Memory Card OperationPrinting 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