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Qjolvk SRUWDQW8VDJH,QVWUXFWLRQV 211&77+0$,163/8*5207+6833/62&.7+1127,186 Symbols and References Used in This Manual Using this ManualAbout 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 ModeScreen Displays during Recording/Playback Play VCR Mode Card Camera Mode Card Play Mode Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery PackCharging 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 TimeMax. Recording Time Typical Recording Time Loading a Cassette Load the cassettePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Use only videocassettes marked with the logo Inserting the Card Inserting a Memory CardRemoving the Card Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the BatteryUsing the Wireless Controller Insert the battery holder Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD PanelLCD 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 TimeSetting the Date and Time Menu System ZONE/DSTPARIS Time Zones Set the camcorder to Camera mode Recording Movies on a TapePress the start/stop button to begin recording Before You Begin Recording Remaining battery charge Screen Displays during RecordingTime Code Remaining tape Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record pause modeRecord Review 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 Zooming Optical ZoomCamcorder 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 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 Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeAdjusting 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 sceneCreative 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 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 Adjusting the Focus Manually Turn the focus ring to adjust the focusInfinity Focus MF appears Using the Mini Video Light Press the Light button Using the Self-Timer When recording movies Press the self-timer buttonPress 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. 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 Using Digital Effects Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from blackZigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Tide Tide Add flavor to your recordings Sequences Selecting a Fader Availability of Digital Effects by Operating ModesEffect Select the fader type Play VCR mode Symbol of the selected effect appearsSelecting 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 ButtonMenu appears List of Menu Items Menu MVX40i/MVX40 OFF, 56X OFF, 40X Card Operations Card SetupCard Operations in index screen display Audio Setup L/L, R/R12bit 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 dialDisplaying 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 SettingsSelect a setting option and press the Menu button Creating a Start-up ImagePage MagnifyingPlaybackthe Image Move the zoom lever toward TSelect 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 CodeSelecting 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 controllerAppears 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 SizeSelect 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 methodFocusing 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 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 Playing Back/Searching Images Slide ShowIndex Screen Slide Show Card Jump Function Press and hold the Card + or Card button Protecting Images Protecting during Single Image PlaybackProtecting during Index Screen Display Protect Erasing a Single Image Erasing ImagesErasing All Images Cancel and Execute appears Formatting a Memory CardMenu Card Operations Format Select Execute Connecting the Devices Connecting a VCRConnecting a Digital Video Device RecordingEditingto a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting Analog Line-in RecordingPress the button to stop recording Connected device Stop playback When recording a still image Card access indicator flashes When recording a movieRecording 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 DubbingDubbing You can check the picture on the screen 109 Copyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright Menu VCR Setup Turning On the Analog-Digital ConverterAV DV/ OFF AV Dvoff Headphones cannot be used Connecting an Audio Device Connecting a MicrophoneUse a tape recorded in SP, 12-bit mode with this camcorder Audio Dubbing 114 Playing Back the Added Sound 12bit AUDIOSTEREO1 Recording from the Tape on a Memory Card Recording a Movie from the TapeRecording a Still Image from the Tape Movie size can be selected 117 Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing Still ImagesDirect 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 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 Card #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4 For details on paper type, refer to the Printer UserGuide Prints right to the edges Prints 1 still image per Prints 8 copies of the same still image on onePrints with date Prints without date Selecting the Image Style Trimming Settings Change the size of the trimming frameMove the trimming frame Trimming frame appears Printing with Print Order Settings Selecting Still Images for Printing Print OrderSelecting in Index Screen Display Print Order Erasing All Print Orders PrintingMenu 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 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 Erasing All Transfer Orders Transfer OrderMenu Card Operations TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase Preparation for Using DV Messenger Start the computer Install DV MessengerNetwork Mode appears on the camcorder screen Start DV Messenger Troubleshooting Power SourceProblem Solution Recording/Playback 137 Printing Memory Card OperationEditing How to avoid condensation When condensation is detectedCondensation Condensation may form in the following cases Memory Card Related Messages List of MessagesMessage Explanation Card Error Direct Print Related Messages 142 HandlingDo’s & Don’tsPrecautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care 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 Maintenance/Others CleaningUsing the Camcorder Abroad Storage Additional Information Optional Accessories Battery PacksCB-2LTE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger VL-10Li Battery Video Light WD-H34 Wide-converterFS-34U Filter Set WS-20 Wrist Strap VL-3 Video Light DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone System SpecificationsMemory Card CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery PackPower/Others MMC-16M MultiMediaCard Index Grip belt 156 USB terminal DQRQ$XVWUDOLD3W\/WG