Canon MVX 200 instruction manual

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual English

PAL

CANON INC.

Canon Europa N.V.

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Canon UK Ltd.

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Introduction

Basic Functions

Advanced

Functions

Editing

Using a

Memory Card

Direct

Printing

Additional

Information

Mini Digital

Video

Cassette

Please read also the following instruction

manuals.

•Digital Video Software

•DV Network Software

Digital Video Software Version 11

Instruction Manual E

If you are using Windows operating system, use the supplied

DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.

If you are using Macintosh operating system, use the supplied

DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.

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This instruction manual explains how to install the software, connect the

camcorder to a computer, and download images from a memory card to a

computer. For more detailed operational instructions, refer to the PDF format

manual provided on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows or

DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION .DISK For Macintosh

DV Network Software Version 2

Instruction Manual (Installation and Preparation)

This software is for use with Windows® XP only.

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This manual covers the installation and the connection procedures only.For

more operating instructions, refer to the PDF format manual provided on the

DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.

Transferring

Images

Contents

Main Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual PAL Printed on 100% reused paper. Please read also the following instruction manuals. Digital Video Software DV Network Software Important Usage Instructions Using this Manual Symbols and References Used in This Manual Table of Contents Introduction Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Using a Memory Card Direct Printing Transferring Images Additional Information Checking Supplied Accessories Introduction Components Guide * MVX250i/MVX200i only. MVX250i/MVX200i/MVX200 b (print/share) button Introduction * MVX250i only. WL-D83 Wireless Controller Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack e Charging the Battery Pack Using a Household Power Source r e Page Loading/Unloading a Cassette Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) Attaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip Belt Page Using the Wireless Controller Inserting Batteries Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time 7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock. Displaying Date and Time during Recording Recording Movies on a Tape Recording r e Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Screen Displays during Recording rWhen jflashes tRecording reminder qTime code wRemaining tape eRemaining battery charge Reviewing and Searching when Recording Zooming Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward Wto zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward Tto zoom in (telephoto). T W Digital Zoom Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder Lie on your elbow Use a tripod For More Stability Lighting Playing Back a Tape e rt Special Playback Modes + /ae(Frame Advance) / Adjusting the Volume When Using Headphones Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV/PHONES H], set it to [PHONES H] and close the menu. Adjusting the Volume Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume. Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with SCART Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals TVs with S (S1)-Video Input Terminal Selecting the Audio Output Channel Menus and Settings Selecting Menus and Settings Menu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface. CAMERA MENU CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA Advanced Functions PLAY (VCR) MENU CARD CAMERA MENU Page Advanced Functions CARD PLAY MENU CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY PLAY (VCR)CAMERA Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording Program Program AE Modes Availability of Functions in Each Mode: Selecting the Easy Recording Program [ Selecting the Program AE Mode 2. Press the SET dial. 3. Select a mode and press the SET dial. Using the Night Modes Page Skin Detail Function Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SKIN DETAIL], set it to [SOFT] and close the menu. Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure Lock 2. Press the EXP button. Exposure Adjustment Turn the SET dial to adjust the brightness of the image. Adjusting the Focus Manually 2. Adjust the zoom. 3. Press the FOCUS button. 4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus. Infinity Focus Setting the White Balance Page Setting the Shutter Speed 6. Close the menu. Auto Slow Shutter Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [A.SL SHUTTER], set it Using the Self-Timer When recording movies 1. Press the (self-timer) button. 2. Press the start/stop button. Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to [16bit] and close the menu. Wind Screen Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. Using Headphones during Recording Recording with an External Microphone Using Digital Effects Puzzle (PUZZLE) Zigzag (ZIGZAG) Tide (TIDE) Beam (BEAM) Page Selecting a Fader Selecting an Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen Page Magnifying the Image Displaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Selecting the Data Code Display Combination Displaying the Data Code Press the DATA CODE button. Six-Second Auto Date Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [6SEC.DATE], set it to [ON] and close the menu. End Search In stop mode, press the END SEARCH button. Returning to a Pre-marked Position 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later. 2. When you have finished playback, rewind the tape. Date Search Press the +or -button to begin searching. Customizing the Camcorder Changing the My Camera Settings 1. Open the menu and select [MY CAMERA]. 2. Select the menu item you wish to change. 3. Select a setting option and close the menu. Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Format Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Turning the Remote Sensor Off Open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [WL. REMOTE], set it to [OFF B] and close the menu. Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Other Camcorder Settings Beep Recording in 16:9 (Widescreen TV Recording) Turning Off the Image Stabilizer Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [IMG STAB i], set it Demonstration Mode Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [DEMO MODE], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional) Selecting the Flash Mode Page Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting the Devices Recording Page Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) Concerning Copyright Copyright Precaution Copyright Signals Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Connecting the Devices Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV\DV OUT], set it to [ON] and close the menu. Audio Dubbing Connecting qConnecting an Audio Device wConnecting a Microphone Dubbing 1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette. 6. Press the PAUSE abutton on the wireless controller to begin dubbing. 7. Press the STOP 3button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing. Playing Back the Added Sound Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Inserting the Card Removing the Card Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image Quality Changing the Still Image Size Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [IMAGE SIZE], set it to [640480] and close the menu. Changing the Movie Size Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [MOVIE SIZE], set it to [160120] and close the menu. File Numbers Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode. 2. Press the PHOTO button halfway. 3. Press the PHOTO button fully. Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Recording from Other Video Devices Screen Displays during Still Image Recording wRemaining Card Capacity for Still Images "e" Card Access Display eImage Size qStill Image Quality Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card 1. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. 2. Press the start/stop button to stop recording. Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Screen Displays during Movie Recording Recording from Other Video Devices Selecting the Focusing Point 2. Turn the SET dial to display all focusing frames. 3. Turn the SET dial to select the focusing point. Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [FOCUS PRI.], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. Selecting the Drive Mode Changing the Drive Mode Press the DRIVE MODE button to switch between the drive modes. The setting changes with each press of the button. Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Page Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) 5. Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image. 6. Press the button after the last image. Playing Back a Memory Card Slide Show 1. Press the SLIDE SHOW button. 2. Press the SLIDE SHOW button to stop the slide show. Index Screen 1. Move the zoom lever toward W. Card Jump Function Press and hold the CARD + or CARD button. Protecting Images Protecting during Index Screen Display Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image Erasing a Single Image/All Images Combining Images (Card Mix) Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) Selecting the Card Mix Effect 2. Open the menu and select [\CARD MIX]. 3. Select the image you wish to combine with the CARD +/ button. 4. Select [MIX TYPE]. Sample Images Camera Chroma Key Card Animation Formatting a Memory Card Creating a Start-up Image Printing Still Images Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder 1. 4. Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable. Printing Page Selecting the Print Settings Selecting the Number of Copies Paper Settings Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimise) Including the Date in the Print Page Selecting the Image Style Selecting the Borders Trimming Settings Printing with Print Order Settings Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) Printing Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Direct Transfer Preparations 1. Install the supplied Digital Video Software. 2. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable. 3. Set the auto-launch setting. Transferring All Images, New Images or Images with Transfer Orders Transferring a Selected Image Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper Page Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) Selecting in Index Screen Display Erasing All Transfer Orders About the NETWORK Mode Connection Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [TV SCREEN], set it Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [TV SCREEN], set it to [ON] and close the menu. Screen Displays during Recording/Playback Page Memory Card Related Messages List of Messages Direct Print Related Messages Page Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Precautions Storage Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens LCD Screen Viewfinder Video Heads Page Battery Pack Handling Precautions About the battery terminal cover Cassette Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Handling Precautions Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen Troubleshooting Power Source Recording/Playback Recording Memory Card Operation Playback Printing Additional Information System Diagram Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. Battery Packs CB-2LTE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger TL-H34 Tele-converter WD-H34 Wide-converter FS-34U Filter Set VL-10Li Battery Video Light WS-20 Wrist Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case VFL-1 Video Flash Light VL-3 Video Light DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone Specifications MVX250i/MVX200i/MVX200 Memory System SDC-8M SD Memory Card Power/Others Input/Output Terminals (MVX200: Output only) CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery Pack Index A F B C Z N U R V Instruction Manual PAL Printed on 100% reused paper. Please read also the following instruction manuals. Digital Video Software DV Network Software