Analog Line-in Recording, Connecting | Canon MVX40i, MVX-45i

Analog Line-in Recording

You can input video from other analog devices (VCR, TV or camcorder) via the S-video terminal or AV terminal, and record the input video on the tape in the camcorder. You can also record the input video as a movie or still image on a memory card.

Connecting

Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.

You can also connect via the S-video terminal (			43).
	VIDEO
	L
	AUDIO		Signal flow
	AUDIO
	R	STV-250N Stereo Video
		Cable (supplied)
Recording
CAMERA	PLAY (VCR)		CARD CAMERA	CARD PLAY

1.Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette.

2.Connected device: Load the recorded cassette.

3.Press the REC PAUSE button.

In record pause mode and during recording, you can check the picture on the screen.

4.Connected device: Play back the tape.

5.Press the / button when the scene you wish to record appears.

Recording starts.

6.Press the button to stop recording.

•Press the / button to pause recording.

•Press the / button again to restart recording.

7.Connected device: Stop playback.

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Canon MVX40i Analog Line-in Recording, Connecting, Press the button to stop recording, Connected device Stop playback

Contents

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Recording Time Charging, Recording and Playback TimesNB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time Typical Recording Time Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Loading a CassetteLoad the cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo Inserting the Card Inserting a Memory CardRemoving the Card Attaching the Lens Cap Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Fastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Wireless Controller Using the Wireless ControllerInserting the Battery Insert the battery holder LCD Backlight Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Press the Open button and open the LCD panel 90 degrees Menu Display Setup Changing the Display Language Setting the Date and Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Menu System ZONE/DSTPARIS Time Zones Press the start/stop button to begin recording Set the camcorder to Camera modeRecording Movies on a Tape Before You Begin Recording Time Code Remaining battery chargeScreen Displays during Recording Remaining tape Record Review Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord pause mode Press and release the record review button Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Recording on a Memory CardRecording Movies on a Memory Card About the focusing frame Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Screen Displays during Movie Recording Camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom ZoomingOptical Zoom 14x optical zoom 10x optical zoom Menu Camera Setup Digital Zoom Lean against a wall Tips for Better RecordingLie on your elbow Kneel on one knee Set the camcorder to Play VCR mode Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Modes Set the camcorder to Card Play mode Playing Back a Memory Card Adjusting the Headphones Volume Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Speaker Volume Menu VCR Setup AV/PHONES AV Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Scart Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals TVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal Input Creative Zone Using the Recording ProgramsAs the flow of rivers Settings for each scene Image Zone Turn the mode dial to switch between the recording programs Selecting the Recording Program Using the Super Night Mode Using the Special Scene Modes Set the mode dial to Press the SET dial Using the Program AE Mode Set the mode dial to Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode1/3, 1/6 For recording subjects in dark places 12, 1/25 120 Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Exposure Adjustment AdjustingRecordingExposure ManuallyExposure Lock Infinity Focus Adjusting the Focus ManuallyTurn the focus ring to adjust the focus MF appears Using the Mini Video Light Press the Light button Press the start/stop button Using the Self-TimerWhen recording movies Press the self-timer button Appears Recording with an External Microphone Long microphones may appear on the screen Menu appears Symbols of the current settings are displayed Changing the Settings with the FUNC. ButtonPress the FUNC. button List of Menu Items Func Setting the White Balance Auto Press the FUNC. button Selecting an Image Effect When you have selected CustomImage Effect OFF Zigzag Zigzag Using Digital EffectsBegin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Beam Beam Tide Tide Add flavor to your recordings Sequences Effect Selecting a FaderAvailability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Select the fader type Selecting an Effect Play VCR modeSymbol of the selected effect appears Select the effect type Selecting an Effect in Card Camera Mode Using the Multi-Image Screen Select S.SPEED and select the transition speed Mix level adjustment light area of the still image Combining Images Card Mix Selecting the Card Mix Effect Sample Images Selecting Menus and Settings Changing the Settings with the Menu ButtonMenu appears List of Menu Items Menu MVX40i/MVX40 OFF, 56X OFF, 40X Card Operations Card SetupCard Operations in index screen display 12bit Audio Audio SetupL/L, R/R 16bit, 12bit System MY Camera Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Menu VCR Setup REC Modesp Displaying the Audio Recording Level during Playback Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAdjust the level with the SET dial Press the Audio Level button Menu Audio Setup Adjusting the Headphone Volume About the audio level indicator Using the Wind Screen Menu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto Menu Camera Setup Widescreenoff Widescreen TV Recording Select a setting option and press the Menu button Changing the My Camera SettingsChanging the My Camera Settings Creating a Start-up ImagePage Select the magnified area with the SET dial MagnifyingPlaybackthe ImageMove the zoom lever toward T Playback image can be magnified up to 5 times Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Menu Display Setup Time Seldate & Time Data CODEDATE/TIMEDisplaying the Data Code Card Play mode, move to step End Search Stop mode, press the END Search button Appears To cancel, press the Zero SET Memory button again When you have finished playback, rewind the tapeThis function is operated with the wireless controller Returning to a Pre-marked Position Date Search Press the or button to begin searching Selecting the Image Quality/Size Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory card Select the still image size Selecting the Still Image Size and QualitySelecting the Movie Size Select the still image quality Press the FUNC. button Simultaneous Recording on Tape and Memory Card Still I. REC OFF Using the Flash Press the flash button Using the Optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light About the AF-Assist Lamp Selecting the Metering Method Evaluative Focusing method cannot be changed in the Fireworks mode SCN Changing the focusing methodTurn the SET dial to select the focusing method Focusing frame appears Selecting the Drive Mode Changing the Drive Mode Auto Exposure Bracketing Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous ShootingPress the Photo button halfway Press the Photo button fully Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode Single Press the FUNC. button after the last image Menu Camera Setup Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Index Screen Playing Back/Searching ImagesSlide Show Slide Show Card Jump Function Press and hold the Card + or Card button Protecting during Index Screen Display Protecting ImagesProtecting during Single Image Playback Protect Erasing a Single Image Erasing ImagesErasing All Images Menu Card Operations Format Cancel and Execute appearsFormatting a Memory Card Select Execute Connecting a Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR RecordingEditingto a VCR or Digital Video Device Press the button to stop recording ConnectingAnalog Line-in Recording Connected device Stop playback Recording the Input Video on a Memory Card When recording a still imageCard access indicator flashes When recording a movie If a cassette is loaded, make sure that the tape is stopped Dubbing If AV DV is displayed, change the settingDV Dubbing You can check the picture on the screen 109 Copyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright AV DV/ OFF Menu VCR SetupTurning On the Analog-Digital Converter AV Dvoff Headphones cannot be used Use a tape recorded in SP, 12-bit mode with this camcorder Connecting an Audio DeviceConnecting a Microphone Audio Dubbing 114 Playing Back the Added Sound 12bit AUDIOSTEREO1 Recording a Still Image from the Tape Recording from the Tape on a Memory CardRecording a Movie from the Tape Movie size can be selected 117 Direct Print compatible CP printer Connecting the Printer to the CamcorderPrinting Still Images 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 SettingsSelecting the Number of Copies Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer Guide Card #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4For details on paper type, refer to the Printer User Prints right to the edges Prints with date Prints 1 still image perPrints 8 copies of the same still image on one Prints without date Selecting the Image Style Move the trimming frame Trimming SettingsChange the size of the trimming frame Trimming frame appears Selecting in Index Screen Display Printing with Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Print Order Menu Card Operations Print Orders ALL Erase Erasing All Print OrdersPrinting Menu Print TransferringConnecting to a PCVideo Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV Cable Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Transferring Using a USB CableWindows XP/Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Only Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Direct Transfer Windows OS only Preparations Transferring Images ALL IMAGES, NEW IMAGES, Transfer Orders Transferring Images Select & TRANSFER, Wallpaper Menu Card Operations TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase Erasing All Transfer OrdersTransfer Order Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase Network Mode appears on the camcorder screen Preparation for Using DV MessengerStart the computer Install DV Messenger Start DV Messenger Problem Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/Playback 137 Printing Memory Card OperationEditing Condensation How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected Condensation may form in the following cases Memory Card Related Messages List of MessagesMessage Explanation Card Error Direct Print Related Messages 142 Treat the battery pack with care HandlingDo’s & Don’tsPrecautionsBattery Pack Camcorder Cassette About the battery terminal coverProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button BatteryMemory Card Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Cleaning the Video Heads Using the Camcorder Abroad Maintenance/OthersCleaning Storage Additional Information CB-2LTE Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger FS-34U Filter Set VL-10Li Battery Video LightWD-H34 Wide-converter WS-20 Wrist Strap VL-3 Video Light DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone System SpecificationsMemory Card Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterNB-2LH Battery Pack MMC-16M MultiMediaCard Index Grip belt 156 USB terminal DQRQ$XVWUDOLD3W\/WG