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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
Components Guide
MVX45i/MVX40i/MVX40
Front view Back view
Top view Bottom view
Wireless Controller WL-D85
Screen Displays
Camera Mode
Screen Displays during Recording/Playback
Play VCR Mode
Card Camera Mode
Card Play Mode
Preparing the Power Supply
Attaching the Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack
Connect the power cord to Adapter
Using a Household Power Source
Camcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time
Max. Recording Time
Typical Recording Time
Loading a Cassette
Load the 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
Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment
Preparing the Camcorder
Attaching the Lens Cap
Fastening the Grip Belt
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Using the Wireless Controller
Inserting the Battery
Using the Wireless Controller
Insert the battery holder
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
LCD Backlight
Press the Open button and open the LCD panel 90 degrees
Menu Display Setup
Changing the Display Language
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
Setting the Date and Time
Menu System ZONE/DSTPARIS
Time Zones
Set the camcorder to Camera mode
Recording Movies on a Tape
Press the start/stop button to begin recording
Before You Begin Recording
Remaining battery charge
Screen Displays during Recording
Time Code
Remaining tape
Reviewing and Searching when Recording
Record pause mode
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 Still Image Recording
Screen Displays during Movie Recording
Zooming
Optical Zoom
Camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom
14x optical zoom 10x optical zoom
Menu Camera Setup
Digital Zoom
Lean against a wall
Tips for Better Recording
Lie 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 Volume
Adjusting the Speaker Volume
Adjusting the Headphones 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
Using the Recording Programs
As the flow of rivers Settings for each scene
Creative Zone
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 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
Adjusting the Focus Manually
Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus
Infinity Focus
MF appears
Using the Mini Video Light
Press the Light button
Using the Self-Timer
When recording movies Press the self-timer button
Press the start/stop 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. Button
Press 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 Custom
Image Effect OFF
Using Digital Effects
Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black
Zigzag Zigzag
Beam Beam Tide Tide
Add flavor to your recordings
Sequences
Selecting a Fader
Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes
Effect
Select the fader type
Play VCR mode
Symbol of the selected effect appears
Selecting an Effect
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 Button
Menu appears
List of Menu Items Menu
MVX40i/MVX40 OFF, 56X OFF, 40X
Card Operations
Card Setup
Card Operations in index screen display
Audio Setup
L/L, R/R
12bit Audio
16bit, 12bit
System
MY Camera
Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP
Menu VCR Setup REC Modesp
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level
Adjust the level with the SET dial
Displaying the Audio Recording Level during Playback
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
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
MagnifyingPlaybackthe Image
Move the zoom lever toward T
Select the magnified area with the SET dial
Playback image can be magnified up to 5 times
Menu Display Setup Time Seldate & Time Data CODEDATE/TIME
Displaying the Data Code
Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination
Card Play mode, move to step
End Search
Stop mode, press the END Search button
When you have finished playback, rewind the tape
This function is operated with the wireless controller
Appears To cancel, press the Zero SET Memory button again
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
Selecting the Still Image Size and Quality
Selecting the Movie Size
Select the still image 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
Changing the focusing method
Turn the SET dial to select the focusing method
Focusing method cannot be changed in the Fireworks mode SCN
Focusing frame appears
Selecting the Drive Mode
Changing the Drive Mode
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting
Press 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
Playing Back/Searching Images
Slide Show
Index Screen
Slide Show
Card Jump Function
Press and hold the Card + or Card button
Protecting Images
Protecting during Single Image Playback
Protecting during Index Screen Display
Protect
Erasing a Single Image
Erasing Images
Erasing All Images
Cancel and Execute appears
Formatting a Memory Card
Menu Card Operations Format
Select Execute
Connecting the Devices
Connecting a VCR
Connecting a Digital Video Device
RecordingEditingto a VCR or Digital Video Device
Connecting
Analog Line-in Recording
Press the button to stop recording
Connected device Stop playback
When recording a still image
Card access indicator flashes When recording a movie
Recording the Input Video on a Memory Card
If a cassette is loaded, make sure that the tape is stopped
If AV DV is displayed, change the setting
DV Dubbing
Dubbing
You can check the picture on the screen
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Copyright Signals
Copyright Precaution
Concerning Copyright
Menu VCR Setup
Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter
AV DV/ OFF
AV Dvoff
Headphones cannot be used
Connecting an Audio Device
Connecting a Microphone
Use a tape recorded in SP, 12-bit mode with this camcorder
Audio Dubbing
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Playing Back the Added Sound
12bit AUDIOSTEREO1
Recording from the Tape on a Memory Card
Recording a Movie from the Tape
Recording a Still Image from the Tape
Movie size can be selected
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Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder
Printing Still Images
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 size of the paper set in your printer
Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer
Card #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4
For details on paper type, refer to the Printer User
Guide
Prints right to the edges
Prints 1 still image per
Prints 8 copies of the same still image on one
Prints with date
Prints without date
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
Selecting in Index Screen Display
Print Order
Erasing All Print Orders
Printing
Menu Card Operations Print Orders ALL Erase
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 Cable
Windows 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
Erasing All Transfer Orders
Transfer Order
Menu Card Operations TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase
Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase
Preparation for Using DV Messenger
Start the computer Install DV Messenger
Network Mode appears on the camcorder screen
Start DV Messenger
Troubleshooting
Power Source
Problem Solution
Recording/Playback
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Printing
Memory Card Operation
Editing
How to avoid condensation
When condensation is detected
Condensation
Condensation may form in the following cases
Memory Card Related Messages
List of Messages
Message Explanation
Card Error
Direct Print Related Messages
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HandlingDo’s & Don’tsPrecautions
Battery Pack
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
Maintenance/Others
Cleaning
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Storage
Additional Information
Optional Accessories
Battery Packs
CB-2LTE Battery Charger
CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger
VL-10Li Battery Video Light
WD-H34 Wide-converter
FS-34U Filter Set
WS-20 Wrist Strap
VL-3 Video Light
DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone
System
Specifications
Memory Card
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
NB-2LH Battery Pack
Power/Others
MMC-16M MultiMediaCard
Index
Grip belt
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USB terminal
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