Using this Manual, About the Operating Modes | Canon MVX-45i

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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Contents

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Recording Time Use only videocassettes marked with the logo Loading a CassetteLoad the cassette Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Inserting a Memory Card Inserting the CardRemoving the Card Fastening the Grip Belt Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Attaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder Strap Insert the battery holder Using the Wireless ControllerInserting the Battery Using the Wireless Controller Press the Open button and open the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Changing the Display Language Menu Display Setup Menu System ZONE/DSTPARIS Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time Time Zones Before You Begin Recording Set the camcorder to Camera modeRecording Movies on a Tape Press the start/stop button to begin recording Remaining tape Remaining battery chargeScreen Displays during Recording Time Code Press and release the record review button Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord pause mode Record Review Recording 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 Recording 14x optical zoom 10x optical zoom ZoomingOptical Zoom Camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom Digital Zoom Menu Camera Setup Tips for Better Recording Lean against a wallLie 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 Menu VCR Setup AV/PHONES AV Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Headphones Volume TVs with Scart Terminal Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Input TVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal Image Zone Using the Recording ProgramsAs the flow of rivers Settings for each scene Creative 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 Using 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 Focus Press the Light button Using the Mini Video Light Appears Using the Self-TimerWhen recording movies Press the self-timer button Press the start/stop button Long microphones may appear on the screen Recording with an External Microphone Changing 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 Balance Press 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 Zigzag Sequences Add flavor to your recordings Select the fader type Selecting a FaderAvailability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Effect Select the effect type Play VCR modeSymbol of the selected effect appears Selecting an Effect 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 Changing the Settings with the Menu Button Selecting Menus and SettingsMenu appears MVX40i/MVX40 OFF, 56X OFF, 40X List of Menu Items Menu Card Setup Card OperationsCard Operations in index screen display 16bit, 12bit Audio SetupL/L, R/R 12bit Audio System MY Camera Menu VCR Setup REC Modesp Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Press the Audio Level button Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAdjust the level with the SET dial Displaying the Audio Recording Level during Playback Adjusting the Headphone Volume Menu Audio Setup About the audio level indicator Menu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto Using the Wind Screen Widescreen TV Recording Menu Camera Setup Widescreenoff Creating 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 dial Card Play mode, move to step Menu Display Setup Time Seldate & Time Data CODEDATE/TIMEDisplaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Stop mode, press the END Search button End Search Returning 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 again Press the or button to begin searching Date Search Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory card Selecting the Image Quality/Size Select the still image quality Press the FUNC. button Selecting the Still Image Size and QualitySelecting the Movie Size Select the still image size 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 Focusing frame appears Changing the focusing methodTurn the SET dial to select the focusing method Focusing method cannot be changed in the Fireworks mode SCN Changing the Drive Mode Selecting the Drive Mode Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Auto Exposure BracketingPress 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 ImagesSlide Show Index Screen Press and hold the Card + or Card button Card Jump Function Protect Protecting ImagesProtecting during Single Image Playback Protecting during Index Screen Display Erasing Images Erasing a Single ImageErasing All Images Select Execute Cancel and Execute appearsFormatting a Memory Card Menu Card Operations Format RecordingEditingto a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR Connecting a Digital Video Device Connected device Stop playback ConnectingAnalog Line-in Recording Press the button to stop recording If 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 Card You can check the picture on the screen If AV DV is displayed, change the settingDV Dubbing Dubbing 109 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 camcorder 114 12bit AUDIOSTEREO1 Playing Back the Added Sound Movie size can be selected Recording from the Tape on a Memory CardRecording a Movie from the Tape Recording a Still Image from the Tape 117 PictBridge compliant non-Canon Printer Connecting the Printer to the CamcorderPrinting Still Images Direct Print compatible CP printer Printing 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 printer Prints right to the edges Card #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4For details on paper type, refer to the Printer User Guide Prints without date Prints 1 still image perPrints 8 copies of the same still image on one Prints with date Selecting the Image Style Trimming frame appears Trimming SettingsChange the size of the trimming frame Move the trimming frame Print Order Printing with Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Selecting in Index Screen Display Menu Print Erasing All Print OrdersPrinting Menu Card Operations Print Orders ALL Erase Transferring Using a DV Cable TransferringConnecting to a PCVideo Recordings to a Computer Transferring 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 only Transferring Images Select & TRANSFER, Wallpaper Transferring Images ALL IMAGES, NEW IMAGES, Transfer Orders Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase Erasing All Transfer OrdersTransfer Order Menu Card Operations TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase Start DV Messenger Preparation for Using DV MessengerStart the computer Install DV Messenger Network Mode appears on the camcorder screen Recording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Problem Solution 137 Memory Card Operation PrintingEditing Condensation may form in the following cases How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected Condensation List of Messages Memory Card Related MessagesMessage Explanation Direct Print Related Messages Card Error 142 Camcorder HandlingDo’s & Don’tsPrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with care About 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 Abroad Additional Information CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CB-2LTE Battery Charger WS-20 Wrist Strap VL-10Li Battery Video LightWD-H34 Wide-converter FS-34U Filter Set DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone VL-3 Video Light Specifications SystemMemory Card MMC-16M MultiMediaCard CA-570 Compact Power AdapterNB-2LH Battery Pack Power/Others Grip belt Index USB terminal 156 DQRQ$XVWUDOLD3W\/WG