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Canon MVX-45i, MVX40i manual Using this Manual, Symbols and References Used in This Manual

Models: MVX40i MVX-45i

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Using this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon MVX45i/MVX40i/MVX40. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.

Symbols and References Used in This Manual

: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.

: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

: Reference page number.

Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.

[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.

“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.

Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the MVX45i.

Operating modes (see below)

Menu item showing at its default position

Button and switches to be operated

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Introduction

About the Operating Modes

The operating modes are determined by the position of the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch.

	Operating Mode		POWER Switch	TAPE/CARD Switch
			CAMERA							(TAPE)
	CAMERA
	CAMERA


			PLAY (VCR)							(TAPE)
	PLAY (VCR)
	PLAY (VCR)


			CAMERA							(CARD)
	CARD CAMERA





			PLAY (VCR)							(CARD)
	CARD PLAY

CAMERA : Function can be used in this mode.

CAMERA : Function cannot be used in this mode.

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Canon MVX-45i, MVX40i manual Using this Manual, Symbols and References Used in This Manual, About the Operating Modes

Contents

Qjolvk 211&77+0$,163/8*5207+6833/62&.7+1127,186 SRUWDQW8VDJH,QVWUXFWLRQVUsing this Manual Symbols and References Used in This ManualAbout the Operating Modes Trademark Acknowledgements Table of Contents Digital Camera Functions Optional Accessories Checking Supplied Accessories MVX45i/MVX40i/MVX40 Components GuideFront view Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D85 Camera Mode Screen DisplaysScreen Displays during Recording/Playback Card Camera Mode Play VCR ModeCard Play Mode Connect the power cord to Adapter Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackCamcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter Using a Household Power SourceTypical Recording Time Charging, Recording and Playback TimesNB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time Max. Recording TimeUse only videocassettes marked with the logo Loading a CassetteLoad the cassette Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicksInserting a Memory Card Inserting the CardRemoving the Card Fastening the Grip Belt Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Insert the battery holder Using the Wireless ControllerInserting the Battery Using the Wireless ControllerPress the Open button and open the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel LCD BacklightChanging the Display Language Menu Display SetupMenu System ZONE/DSTPARIS Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and TimeTime Zones Before You Begin Recording Set the camcorder to Camera modeRecording Movies on a Tape Press the start/stop button to begin recordingRemaining tape Remaining battery chargeScreen Displays during Recording Time CodePress and release the record review button Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord pause mode Record ReviewRecording on a Memory Card Recording Still Images on a Memory CardRecording Movies on a Memory Card About the focusing frame Screen Displays during Movie Recording Screen Displays during Still Image Recording14x optical zoom 10x optical zoom ZoomingOptical Zoom Camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoomDigital Zoom Menu Camera SetupTips for Better Recording Lean against a wallLie on your elbow Kneel on one knee Playing Back a Tape Set the camcorder to Play VCR modeSpecial Playback Modes Playing Back a Memory Card Set the camcorder to Card Play modeMenu VCR Setup AV/PHONES AV Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Headphones VolumeTVs with Scart Terminal Playing Back on a TV ScreenTVs with Audio/Video Terminals Input TVs with S S1-Video Input TerminalImage Zone Using the Recording ProgramsAs the flow of rivers Settings for each scene Creative ZoneSelecting the Recording Program Turn the mode dial to switch between the recording programsUsing the Super Night Mode Set the mode dial to Press the SET dial Using the Special Scene ModesSet the mode dial to Using the Program AE ModeUsing the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed1/3, 1/6 For recording subjects in dark places 12, 1/25 120 Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode AdjustingRecordingExposure Manually Exposure AdjustmentExposure Lock MF appears Adjusting the Focus ManuallyTurn the focus ring to adjust the focus Infinity FocusPress the Light button Using the Mini Video LightAppears Using the Self-TimerWhen recording movies Press the self-timer button Press the start/stop buttonLong microphones may appear on the screen Recording with an External MicrophoneChanging the Settings with the FUNC. Button Menu appears Symbols of the current settings are displayedPress the FUNC. button List of Menu Items Func Auto Setting the White BalancePress the FUNC. button When you have selected Custom Selecting an Image EffectImage Effect OFF Beam Beam Tide Tide Using Digital EffectsBegin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Zigzag ZigzagSequences Add flavor to your recordingsSelect the fader type Selecting a FaderAvailability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes EffectSelect the effect type Play VCR modeSymbol of the selected effect appears Selecting an EffectSelecting an Effect in Card Camera Mode Select S.SPEED and select the transition speed Using the Multi-Image ScreenCombining Images Card Mix Mix level adjustment light area of the still imageSelecting the Card Mix Effect Sample Images Changing the Settings with the Menu Button Selecting Menus and SettingsMenu appears MVX40i/MVX40 OFF, 56X OFF, 40X List of Menu Items MenuCard Setup Card OperationsCard Operations in index screen display 16bit, 12bit Audio SetupL/L, R/R 12bit AudioSystem MY Camera Menu VCR Setup REC Modesp Changing the Recording Mode SP/LPPress the Audio Level button Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAdjust the level with the SET dial Displaying the Audio Recording Level during PlaybackAdjusting the Headphone Volume Menu Audio Setup About the audio level indicator Menu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto Using the Wind ScreenWidescreen TV Recording Menu Camera Setup WidescreenoffCreating a Start-up Image Changing the My Camera SettingsChanging the My Camera Settings Select a setting option and press the Menu buttonPage Playback image can be magnified up to 5 times MagnifyingPlaybackthe ImageMove the zoom lever toward T Select the magnified area with the SET dialCard Play mode, move to step Menu Display Setup Time Seldate & Time Data CODEDATE/TIMEDisplaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationStop mode, press the END Search button End SearchReturning to a Pre-marked Position When you have finished playback, rewind the tapeThis function is operated with the wireless controller Appears To cancel, press the Zero SET Memory button againPress the or button to begin searching Date SearchMaximum recording time of a movie on a memory card Selecting the Image Quality/SizeSelect the still image quality Press the FUNC. button Selecting the Still Image Size and QualitySelecting the Movie Size Select the still image sizeStill I. REC OFF Simultaneous Recording on Tape and Memory CardPress the flash button Using the Flash About the AF-Assist Lamp Using the Optional VFL-1 Video Flash LightEvaluative Selecting the Metering MethodFocusing frame appears Changing the focusing methodTurn the SET dial to select the focusing method Focusing method cannot be changed in the Fireworks mode SCNChanging the Drive Mode Selecting the Drive ModeContinuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Auto Exposure BracketingPress the Photo button halfway Press the Photo button fully Single Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist ModePress the FUNC. button after the last image Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Menu Camera SetupSlide Show Playing Back/Searching ImagesSlide Show Index ScreenPress and hold the Card + or Card button Card Jump FunctionProtect Protecting ImagesProtecting during Single Image Playback Protecting during Index Screen DisplayErasing Images Erasing a Single ImageErasing All Images Select Execute Cancel and Execute appearsFormatting a Memory Card Menu Card Operations FormatRecordingEditingto a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR Connecting a Digital Video DeviceConnected device Stop playback ConnectingAnalog Line-in Recording Press the button to stop recordingIf a cassette is loaded, make sure that the tape is stopped When recording a still imageCard access indicator flashes When recording a movie Recording the Input Video on a Memory CardYou can check the picture on the screen If AV DV is displayed, change the settingDV Dubbing Dubbing109 Copyright Precaution Copyright SignalsConcerning Copyright AV Dvoff Menu VCR SetupTurning On the Analog-Digital Converter AV DV/ OFF Headphones cannot be used Audio Dubbing Connecting an Audio DeviceConnecting a Microphone Use a tape recorded in SP, 12-bit mode with this camcorder114 12bit AUDIOSTEREO1 Playing Back the Added SoundMovie size can be selected Recording from the Tape on a Memory CardRecording a Movie from the Tape Recording a Still Image from the Tape117 PictBridge compliant non-Canon Printer Connecting the Printer to the CamcorderPrinting Still Images Direct Print compatible CP printerPrinting after Selecting the Print Settings Print setting menu appears a will display for images that cannot be printed Cancel Printing Printing Errors When you have finished printing Selecting the Print Settings Setting the Print StyleSelecting 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 printerPrints right to the edges Card #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4For details on paper type, refer to the Printer User GuidePrints without date Prints 1 still image perPrints 8 copies of the same still image on one Prints with dateSelecting the Image Style Trimming frame appears Trimming SettingsChange the size of the trimming frame Move the trimming framePrint Order Printing with Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Selecting in Index Screen DisplayMenu Print Erasing All Print OrdersPrinting Menu Card Operations Print Orders ALL EraseTransferring Using a DV Cable TransferringConnecting to a PCVideo Recordings to a ComputerTransferring Using a USB Cable Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cableWindows XP/Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Only Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Preparations Direct Transfer Windows OS onlyTransferring Images Select & TRANSFER, Wallpaper Transferring Images ALL IMAGES, NEW IMAGES, Transfer OrdersSelect TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase Erasing All Transfer OrdersTransfer Order Menu Card Operations TRANS.ORDERS ALL EraseStart DV Messenger Preparation for Using DV MessengerStart the computer Install DV Messenger Network Mode appears on the camcorder screenRecording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Problem Solution137 Memory Card Operation PrintingEditing Condensation may form in the following cases How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected CondensationList of Messages Memory Card Related MessagesMessage Explanation Direct Print Related Messages Card Error142 Camcorder HandlingDo’s & Don’tsPrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with careAbout the battery terminal cover CassetteProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryMemory Card Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Cleaning the Video Heads Storage Maintenance/OthersCleaning Using the Camcorder AbroadAdditional Information CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CB-2LTE Battery ChargerWS-20 Wrist Strap VL-10Li Battery Video LightWD-H34 Wide-converter FS-34U Filter SetDM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone VL-3 Video LightSpecifications SystemMemory Card MMC-16M MultiMediaCard CA-570 Compact Power AdapterNB-2LH Battery Pack Power/OthersGrip belt IndexUSB terminal 156DQRQ$XVWUDOLD3W\/WG