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Symbols and References Used in This Manual
Using this Manual
About the Operating Modes
Trademark Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Digital Camera Functions
Optional Accessories
Checking Supplied Accessories
MVX45i/MVX40i/MVX40
Components Guide
Front view Back view
Top view Bottom view
Wireless Controller WL-D85
Screen Displays
Camera Mode
Screen Displays during Recording/Playback
Card Camera Mode
Play VCR Mode
Card Play Mode
Attaching the Battery Pack
Preparing the Power Supply
Charging the Battery Pack
Connect the power cord to Adapter
Camcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter
Using a Household Power Source
NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
Max. Recording Time
Typical Recording Time
Load the cassette
Loading a Cassette
Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks
Use only videocassettes marked with the logo
Inserting the Card
Inserting a Memory Card
Removing the Card
Preparing the Camcorder
Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment
Attaching the Lens Cap
Fastening the Grip Belt
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Inserting the Battery
Using the Wireless Controller
Using the Wireless Controller
Insert the battery holder
Rotating the LCD Panel
Adjusting the LCD Screen
LCD Backlight
Press the Open button and open the LCD panel 90 degrees
Changing the Display Language
Menu Display Setup
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Setting the Date and Time
Menu System ZONE/DSTPARIS
Time Zones
Recording Movies on a Tape
Set the camcorder to Camera mode
Press the start/stop button to begin recording
Before You Begin Recording
Screen Displays during Recording
Remaining battery charge
Time Code
Remaining tape
Record pause mode
Reviewing and Searching when Recording
Record Review
Press and release the record review button
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card
Recording on a Memory Card
Recording Movies on a Memory Card
About the focusing frame
Screen Displays during Movie Recording
Screen Displays during Still Image Recording
Optical Zoom
Zooming
Camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom
14x optical zoom 10x optical zoom
Digital Zoom
Menu Camera Setup
Lean against a wall
Tips for Better Recording
Lie on your elbow Kneel on one knee
Playing Back a Tape
Set the camcorder to Play VCR mode
Special Playback Modes
Playing Back a Memory Card
Set the camcorder to Card Play mode
Adjusting the Speaker Volume
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Headphones Volume
Menu VCR Setup AV/PHONES AV
TVs with Scart Terminal
Playing Back on a TV Screen
TVs with Audio/Video Terminals
Input
TVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal
As the flow of rivers Settings for each scene
Using the Recording Programs
Creative Zone
Image Zone
Selecting the Recording Program
Turn the mode dial to switch between the recording programs
Using the Super Night Mode
Set the mode dial to Press the SET dial
Using the Special Scene Modes
Set the mode dial to
Using the Program AE Mode
Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode
1/3, 1/6 For recording subjects in dark places 12, 1/25 120
Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode
Exposure Adjustment
AdjustingRecordingExposure Manually
Exposure Lock
Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus
Adjusting the Focus Manually
Infinity Focus
MF appears
Press the Light button
Using the Mini Video Light
When recording movies Press the self-timer button
Using the Self-Timer
Press the start/stop button
Appears
Long microphones may appear on the screen
Recording with an External Microphone
Menu appears Symbols of the current settings are displayed
Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button
Press the FUNC. button
List of Menu Items Func
Auto
Setting the White Balance
Press the FUNC. button
Selecting an Image Effect
When you have selected Custom
Image Effect OFF
Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black
Using Digital Effects
Zigzag Zigzag
Beam Beam Tide Tide
Sequences
Add flavor to your recordings
Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes
Selecting a Fader
Effect
Select the fader type
Symbol of the selected effect appears
Play VCR mode
Selecting an Effect
Select the effect type
Selecting an Effect in Card Camera Mode
Select S.SPEED and select the transition speed
Using the Multi-Image Screen
Combining Images Card Mix
Mix level adjustment light area of the still image
Selecting the Card Mix Effect
Sample Images
Selecting Menus and Settings
Changing the Settings with the Menu Button
Menu appears
MVX40i/MVX40 OFF, 56X OFF, 40X
List of Menu Items Menu
Card Operations
Card Setup
Card Operations in index screen display
L/L, R/R
Audio Setup
12bit Audio
16bit, 12bit
System
MY Camera
Menu VCR Setup REC Modesp
Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP
Adjust the level with the SET dial
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level
Displaying the Audio Recording Level during Playback
Press the Audio Level button
Menu Audio Setup
Adjusting the Headphone Volume
About the audio level indicator
Menu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto
Using the Wind Screen
Widescreen TV Recording
Menu Camera Setup Widescreenoff
Changing the My Camera Settings
Changing the My Camera Settings
Select a setting option and press the Menu button
Creating a Start-up Image
Page
Move the zoom lever toward T
MagnifyingPlaybackthe Image
Select the magnified area with the SET dial
Playback image can be magnified up to 5 times
Displaying the Data Code
Menu Display Setup Time Seldate & Time Data CODEDATE/TIME
Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination
Card Play mode, move to step
Stop mode, press the END Search button
End Search
This function is operated with the wireless controller
When you have finished playback, rewind the tape
Appears To cancel, press the Zero SET Memory button again
Returning to a Pre-marked Position
Press the or button to begin searching
Date Search
Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory card
Selecting the Image Quality/Size
Selecting the Movie Size
Selecting the Still Image Size and Quality
Select the still image size
Select the still image quality Press the FUNC. button
Still I. REC OFF
Simultaneous Recording on Tape and Memory Card
Press the flash button
Using the Flash
About the AF-Assist Lamp
Using the Optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light
Evaluative
Selecting the Metering Method
Turn the SET dial to select the focusing method
Changing the focusing method
Focusing method cannot be changed in the Fireworks mode SCN
Focusing frame appears
Changing the Drive Mode
Selecting the Drive Mode
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting
Press the Photo button halfway Press the Photo button fully
Single
Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode
Press the FUNC. button after the last image
Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording
Menu Camera Setup
Slide Show
Playing Back/Searching Images
Index Screen
Slide Show
Press and hold the Card + or Card button
Card Jump Function
Protecting during Single Image Playback
Protecting Images
Protecting during Index Screen Display
Protect
Erasing a Single Image
Erasing Images
Erasing All Images
Formatting a Memory Card
Cancel and Execute appears
Menu Card Operations Format
Select Execute
Connecting a VCR
Connecting the Devices
Connecting a Digital Video Device
RecordingEditingto a VCR or Digital Video Device
Analog Line-in Recording
Connecting
Press the button to stop recording
Connected device Stop playback
Card access indicator flashes When recording a movie
When recording a still image
Recording the Input Video on a Memory Card
If a cassette is loaded, make sure that the tape is stopped
DV Dubbing
If AV DV is displayed, change the setting
Dubbing
You can check the picture on the screen
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Copyright Signals
Copyright Precaution
Concerning Copyright
Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter
Menu VCR Setup
AV DV/ OFF
AV Dvoff
Headphones cannot be used
Connecting a Microphone
Connecting an Audio Device
Use a tape recorded in SP, 12-bit mode with this camcorder
Audio Dubbing
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12bit AUDIOSTEREO1
Playing Back the Added Sound
Recording a Movie from the Tape
Recording from the Tape on a Memory Card
Recording a Still Image from the Tape
Movie size can be selected
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Printing Still Images
Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder
Direct Print compatible CP printer
PictBridge compliant non-Canon Printer
Print setting menu appears
Printing after Selecting the Print Settings
a will display for images that cannot be printed
Printing Errors
Cancel Printing
When you have finished printing
Setting the Print Style
Selecting the Print Settings
Selecting the Number of Copies
Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer
Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer
For details on paper type, refer to the Printer User
Card #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4
Guide
Prints right to the edges
Prints 8 copies of the same still image on one
Prints 1 still image per
Prints with date
Prints without date
Selecting the Image Style
Change the size of the trimming frame
Trimming Settings
Move the trimming frame
Trimming frame appears
Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order
Printing with Print Order Settings
Selecting in Index Screen Display
Print Order
Printing
Erasing All Print Orders
Menu Card Operations Print Orders ALL Erase
Menu Print
Transferring Using a DV Cable
TransferringConnecting to a PCVideo Recordings to a Computer
Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable
Transferring Using a USB Cable
Windows XP/Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Only
Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer
Preparations
Direct Transfer Windows OS only
Transferring Images Select & TRANSFER, Wallpaper
Transferring Images ALL IMAGES, NEW IMAGES, Transfer Orders
Transfer Order
Erasing All Transfer Orders
Menu Card Operations TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase
Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase
Start the computer Install DV Messenger
Preparation for Using DV Messenger
Network Mode appears on the camcorder screen
Start DV Messenger
Power Source
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Recording/Playback
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Printing
Memory Card Operation
Editing
When condensation is detected
How to avoid condensation
Condensation
Condensation may form in the following cases
Memory Card Related Messages
List of Messages
Message Explanation
Direct Print Related Messages
Card Error
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Battery Pack
HandlingDo’s & Don’tsPrecautions
Treat the battery pack with care
Camcorder
Cassette
About the battery terminal cover
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Lithium Button Battery
Memory Card
Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Cleaning the Video Heads
Cleaning
Maintenance/Others
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Storage
Additional Information
Battery Packs
Optional Accessories
CB-2LTE Battery Charger
CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger
WD-H34 Wide-converter
VL-10Li Battery Video Light
FS-34U Filter Set
WS-20 Wrist Strap
DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone
VL-3 Video Light
System
Specifications
Memory Card
NB-2LH Battery Pack
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
Power/Others
MMC-16M MultiMediaCard
Grip belt
Index
USB terminal
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