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Digital Video Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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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.
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Introduction
* MVX250i only.
WL-D83 Wireless Controller
Preparing the Power Supply
Attaching the Battery Pack
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Charging the Battery Pack
Using a Household Power Source
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Loading/Unloading a Cassette
Installing the Backup Battery
Preparing the Camcorder
Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)
Attaching the Lens Cap
Fastening the Grip Belt
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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
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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).
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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
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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
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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
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Selecting the Program AE Mode
2. Press the SET dial.
3. Select a mode and press the SET dial.
Using the Night Modes
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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
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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)
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Selecting a Fader
Selecting an Effect
Using the Multi-Image Screen
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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
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Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device
Connecting the Devices
Recording
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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
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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
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4. Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable.
Printing
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Selecting the Print Settings
Selecting the Number of Copies
Paper Settings
Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimise)
Including the Date in the Print
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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
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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
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Memory Card Related Messages
List of Messages
Direct Print Related Messages
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Maintenance/Others
Camcorder Handling Precautions
Storage
Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens
LCD Screen
Viewfinder
Video Heads
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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
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Instruction Manual
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Printed on 100% reused paper.
Please read also the following instruction manuals. Digital Video Software DV Network Software