Using the Mini Video Light, Press the Light button | Canon MVX-45i

Using the Mini Video Light

You can turn on the mini video light (assist lamp) at any time regardless of the recording program.

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LIGHT button	Mini video light

CAMERA	PLAY (VCR)	CARD CAMERA	CARD PLAY

Press the LIGHT button.

•“ ” appears on the screen.

•The mini video light turns on and off with each press of the button.

Do not point the mini video light at persons while they are driving.

Do not look at the mini video light for a long time.

Do not use the mini video light close to people’s eyes.

In Super Night mode when the mini video light turns on automatically, pressing the LIGHT button will not turn it off.

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Canon MVX-45i, MVX40i manual Using the Mini Video Light, Press the Light button

Contents

Qjolvk 211&77+0$,163/8*5207+6833/62&.7+1127,186 SRUWDQW8VDJH,QVWUXFWLRQV About the Operating Modes Using this ManualSymbols and References Used in This Manual Trademark Acknowledgements Table of Contents Digital Camera Functions Optional Accessories Checking Supplied Accessories MVX45i/MVX40i/MVX40 Components Guide Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D85 Screen Displays during Recording/Playback Camera ModeScreen Displays Card Camera Mode Play VCR Mode Card Play Mode Attaching the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Connect the power cord to Adapter Camcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter Using a Household Power Source NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time Charging, Recording and Playback TimesMax. Recording Time Typical Recording Time Load the cassette Loading a CassettePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Use only videocassettes marked with the logo Removing the Card Inserting a Memory CardInserting the Card Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder Strap Inserting the Battery Using the Wireless ControllerUsing the Wireless Controller Insert the battery holder Rotating the LCD Panel Adjusting the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Press the Open button and open the LCD panel 90 degrees Changing the Display Language Menu Display Setup Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Date and Time Menu System ZONE/DSTPARIS Time Zones Recording Movies on a Tape Set the camcorder to Camera modePress the start/stop button to begin recording Before You Begin Recording Screen Displays during Recording Remaining battery chargeTime Code Remaining tape Record pause mode Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Review Press and release the record review button Recording Movies on a Memory Card Recording on a Memory CardRecording Still Images on a Memory Card About the focusing frame Screen Displays during Movie Recording Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Optical Zoom ZoomingCamcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom 14x optical zoom 10x optical zoom Digital Zoom Menu Camera Setup Lie on your elbow Kneel on one knee Tips for Better RecordingLean against a wall 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 Adjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Headphones Volume Menu VCR Setup AV/PHONES AV TVs with Scart Terminal Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Input TVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal As the flow of rivers Settings for each scene Using the Recording ProgramsCreative Zone Image 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 1/3, 1/6 For recording subjects in dark places 12, 1/25 120 Using the Shutter-Priority AE ModeGuidelines for selecting the shutter speed Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Exposure Lock AdjustingRecordingExposure ManuallyExposure Adjustment Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus Adjusting the Focus ManuallyInfinity Focus MF appears Press the Light button Using the Mini Video Light When recording movies Press the self-timer button Using the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button Appears Long microphones may appear on the screen Recording with an External Microphone Press the FUNC. button Changing the Settings with the FUNC. ButtonMenu appears Symbols of the current settings are displayed List of Menu Items Func Auto Setting the White Balance Press the FUNC. button Image Effect OFF When you have selected CustomSelecting an Image Effect Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Using Digital EffectsZigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Tide Tide Sequences Add flavor to your recordings Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Selecting a FaderEffect Select the fader type Symbol of the selected effect appears Play VCR modeSelecting an Effect Select the effect type 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 Menu appears Changing the Settings with the Menu ButtonSelecting Menus and Settings MVX40i/MVX40 OFF, 56X OFF, 40X List of Menu Items Menu Card Operations in index screen display Card SetupCard Operations L/L, R/R Audio Setup12bit Audio 16bit, 12bit System MY Camera Menu VCR Setup REC Modesp Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Adjust the level with the SET dial Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelDisplaying the Audio Recording Level during Playback Press the Audio Level button About the audio level indicator Adjusting the Headphone VolumeMenu Audio Setup Menu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto Using the Wind Screen Widescreen TV Recording Menu Camera Setup Widescreenoff Changing the My Camera Settings Changing the My Camera SettingsSelect a setting option and press the Menu button Creating a Start-up ImagePage Move the zoom lever toward T MagnifyingPlaybackthe ImageSelect the magnified area with the SET dial Playback image can be magnified up to 5 times Displaying the Data Code Menu Display Setup Time Seldate & Time Data CODEDATE/TIMESelecting the Date/Time Display Combination Card Play mode, move to step Stop mode, press the END Search button End Search This function is operated with the wireless controller When you have finished playback, rewind the tapeAppears To cancel, press the Zero SET Memory button again Returning to a Pre-marked Position Press the or button to begin searching Date Search Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory card Selecting the Image Quality/Size Selecting the Movie Size Selecting the Still Image Size and QualitySelect the still image size Select the still image quality Press the FUNC. button 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 Turn the SET dial to select the focusing method Changing the focusing methodFocusing method cannot be changed in the Fireworks mode SCN Focusing frame appears Changing the Drive Mode Selecting the Drive Mode Press the Photo button halfway Press the Photo button fully Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous ShootingAuto Exposure Bracketing 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 ImagesIndex Screen Slide Show Press and hold the Card + or Card button Card Jump Function Protecting during Single Image Playback Protecting ImagesProtecting during Index Screen Display Protect Erasing All Images Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image Formatting a Memory Card Cancel and Execute appearsMenu Card Operations Format Select Execute Connecting a VCR Connecting the DevicesConnecting a Digital Video Device RecordingEditingto a VCR or Digital Video Device Analog Line-in Recording ConnectingPress the button to stop recording Connected device Stop playback Card access indicator flashes When recording a movie When recording a still imageRecording the Input Video on a Memory Card If a cassette is loaded, make sure that the tape is stopped DV Dubbing If AV DV is displayed, change the settingDubbing You can check the picture on the screen 109 Concerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Menu VCR SetupAV DV/ OFF AV Dvoff Headphones cannot be used Connecting a Microphone Connecting an Audio DeviceUse a tape recorded in SP, 12-bit mode with this camcorder Audio Dubbing 114 12bit AUDIOSTEREO1 Playing Back the Added Sound Recording a Movie from the Tape Recording from the Tape on a Memory CardRecording a Still Image from the Tape Movie size can be selected 117 Printing Still Images Connecting the Printer to the CamcorderDirect Print compatible CP printer PictBridge compliant non-Canon Printer a will display for images that cannot be printed Printing after Selecting the Print SettingsPrint setting menu appears When you have finished printing Cancel Printing Printing Errors Selecting the Number of Copies Selecting the Print SettingsSetting the Print Style Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer For details on paper type, refer to the Printer User Card #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4Guide Prints right to the edges Prints 8 copies of the same still image on one Prints 1 still image perPrints with date Prints without date Selecting the Image Style Change the size of the trimming frame Trimming SettingsMove the trimming frame Trimming frame appears Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Printing with Print Order SettingsSelecting in Index Screen Display Print Order Printing Erasing All Print OrdersMenu Card Operations Print Orders ALL Erase Menu Print Transferring Using a DV Cable TransferringConnecting to a PCVideo Recordings to a Computer Windows XP/Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Only Transferring Using a USB CableConnect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable 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 Transfer Order Erasing All Transfer OrdersMenu Card Operations TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase Start the computer Install DV Messenger Preparation for Using DV MessengerNetwork Mode appears on the camcorder screen Start DV Messenger Power Source TroubleshootingProblem Solution Recording/Playback 137 Editing Memory Card OperationPrinting When condensation is detected How to avoid condensationCondensation Condensation may form in the following cases Message Explanation List of MessagesMemory Card Related Messages Direct Print Related Messages Card Error 142 Battery Pack HandlingDo’s & Don’tsPrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care Camcorder Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure About the battery terminal coverCassette Memory Card Lithium Button BatteryBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Cleaning the Video Heads Cleaning Maintenance/OthersUsing the Camcorder Abroad Storage Additional Information Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-2LTE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger WD-H34 Wide-converter VL-10Li Battery Video LightFS-34U Filter Set WS-20 Wrist Strap DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone VL-3 Video Light Memory Card SpecificationsSystem NB-2LH Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others MMC-16M MultiMediaCard Grip belt Index USB terminal 156 DQRQ$XVWUDOLD3W\/WG