Canon MV MVX2i manual

Mini Digital Video Cassette DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual PAL E Introduction Mastering the Basics Using the Full Range of Features Editing Using a Memory Card Additional Information PUB.DIE-175[...]

2 E Introduction Important Usage Instructions CAUTION: CUSTOMERS IN THE U.K. SHOULD READ THIS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT . CHANGING THE FUSE THE MAINS LEAD ON THIS PRODUCT IS FITTED WITH A NON-REWIREABLE (MOULDED) PLUG, INCORPORA TING A 3 AMP FUSE. SHOULD THE FUSE NEED TO BE REPLACED AN AST A OR BSI APPROVED BS1362 FUSE OF THE SAME RA TING MUST BE U[...]

3 E Introduction Refer ence Guide Three manuals ar e supplied with your camcorder: the “Digital Video Camcorder MVX2i Instruction Manual”, “DIGIT AL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual”, and the “DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual”. ■ Digital Video Camcorder MVX2i Instruction Manual This manual explains t[...]

4 E Introduction Important Usage Instructions ................2 Reference Guide....................................3 Thank Y ou for Choosing a Canon ........6 Introducing the MVX2i ..........................7 Finding Y our W ay Around the MVX2i ....8 Preparations Powering Y our Camcorder ..................11 Loading a Cassette .....................[...]

5 E Introduction : Reference page numbers : Functions that can be operated fr om the body of the camcorder : Functions that can be operated fr om the wireless controller : Supplementary notes for camcor der operation ` : Operation confirmation beeps ( 22) • Capital letters are used to r efer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labelled[...]

6 E Introduction Thank Y ou for Choosing a Canon Y our camcorder is supplied with the following accessories: WL-D78 Wireless Controller T wo AA batteries Lens hood Lens cap and lens cap cord S-150 S-video Cable STV -250N Stereo Video Cable Lithium button battery CR1616 CA-560 Compact Power Adapter (including power cord) BP-512 Battery Pack First, w[...]

7 E Introduction Intr oducing the MVX2i Y ou can record still images like photographs. Y ou can also shoot continuously still images and recor d them onto a memory card. Still Images 10 × Optical Zoom and 200 × (card 40 × ) Digital Zoom Memory Card Y ou can record still images and movies onto a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. T ransfer still i[...]

8 E Mastering the Basics Finding Y our W ay Around the MVX2i ( L I N E I N ) R E C P A U S E INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ CARD SLIDE SHOW LCD screen (p. 25) Flash button (p. 56)/ (play/pause) button (p. 30) (stop) button (p. 30)/ INDEX SCREEN button (p. 123) BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 13) Memory card compartment cover (p. 107) Battery attac[...]

9 E Mastering the Basics P CARD TAPE OPEN/EJECT A V IN/OUT MIC Bottom view IN/ OUT ( V C R ) P L A Y C A M E R A O F F TAPE/CARD switch (p. 19) POWER indicator (p. 18) Viewfinder (p. 155) POWER switch (p. 18) Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 155) Grip belt (p. 156) Zoom lever (p. 23) PHOTO button (p. 54, 111) Selector dial (p. 33, 39) MIC terminal (p.[...]

10 E Mastering the Basics DC IN 9.5V IN/OUT CHARGE DV WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL - D78 W T REW PLAY FF ST ART /STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER MENU TV SCREEN DA TA CODE CARD AUDIO MONITOR REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT SLIDESHOW ZERO SET MEMORY INDEX SCREEN AUDIO DUB. STOP MIX BALANCE ST -1 ST-2 ON/OFF D.EFFECTS SET ZOOM AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW REMOTE SET / / × 2 AV DV[...]

11 E Mastering the Basics Powering Y our Camcor der Before operating your camcor der , you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power fr om a household power socket or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current fr om a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcor der . ?[...]

12 E Mastering the Basics Attaching and Charging the Battery Packs Y our battery pack has been partially charged before it left the factory . It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly . Charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. Always turn the camcorde[...]

13 E Mastering the Basics 6. Remove the battery pack after use. Press the BA TT . RELEASE button and remove the battery . Note: • Y ou can find details for using the batteries in the “Notes on Using the Batteries” ( 157). These notes include charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery .[...]

14 E Mastering the Basics Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) CHARGE The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 supplied with the camcorder can be used along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 differ ent ways to power the camcorder or charge battery packs: 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery . 2. Operate the camcorder[...]

15 E Mastering the Basics 2. Operate the camcorder with power fr om your car battery . Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’ s cigarette lighter CHARGE 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household power socket. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter • Fast charging for the high[...]

16 E Mastering the Basics Loading a Cassette 1. Make sure that you have attached a power sour ce. 2. Slide the OPEN/EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the camcorder) to r elease the cassette compartment cover . • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically . ?[...]

17 E Mastering the Basics Protecting T apes from Accidental Erasur e T o protect your r ecording from accidental erasur e, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labelled SA VE or ERASE OFF .) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in r ecord pause mode ( 18), “THE T APE IS SET FOR ERA[...]

18 E Mastering the Basics Basic Recor ding Have you completed the following steps? • Attaching a power source ( 11). • Removing the lens cap ( 156). • Fastening the grip belt ( 156). • Attaching the lens hood ( 155). • Choosing the display: viewfinder ( 155) or LCD screen ( 25). Note: • When you’re using the viewfinder , fully close t[...]

19 E Mastering the Basics 2. Make sure the T APE/CARD switch is set to T APE. • For recor ding still images onto a memory card, see p. 111. For recor ding movies onto a memory card, see p. 116. 3. Load a cassette ( 16 ). • Start recor ding when the tape counter has stopped. 4. Slide the program selector to [ . • This selects the camcorder’ [...]

20 E Mastering the Basics + , + , + PLA Y (VCR) CARD PLA Y (VCR) T APE CAMERA T APE Y ou can select between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times. REC MODE••••SP VCR SET UP ( 38) Changing the Recording Mode T o change to LP mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select REC MODE, set it to LP[...]

21 E Mastering the Basics + CAMERA T APE 16:9 (Wide Screen TV Recor ding) Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on wide screen TVs. T o switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu. Notes: • “16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 mode on. • Y ou cannot [...]

22 E Mastering the Basics The camcorder’ s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorder’ s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder . Bee[...]

23 E Mastering the Basics 40 × /200 × Digital Zoom (Card 40 × ) Magnifies the camcorder’ s zoom range by up to 20 × in T APE CAMERA mode. The zoom control continues to work as usual. Y ou can freely zoom in and out between 1 × and 200 × magnification — the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 10 × ) and digital[...]

24 E Mastering the Basics Notes: • When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 1 m (3 ft 3 3 / 8 in) between you and your subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm ( 3 / 8 in). • Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is gr eater than 10 × . • Y ou cannot use digit[...]

25 E Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Scr een Press the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camcor der . This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder of f. Close the LCD panel until it clicks securely closed. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfi[...]

26 E Mastering the Basics Adjusting the LCD Screen Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. BRIGHTNESS•• DISP.SET UP –+ ( 38) Open the menu and select DISP .SET UP from the menu. Then select BRIGHTNESS, adjust the level with the selector dial and close the menu. A bar showing the level appears in the display . • T ur n the selector[...]

27 E Mastering the Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECT The indicators that appear on the LCD screen when LCD MIRROR is turned on: Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces to the same direction as the lens, you can watch yourself during recor ding or let your subject monitor recor ding. The viewfinder is also act[...]

28 E Mastering the Basics Tips for Making Better Videos Composition The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the centre. For a mor e interesting picture, try to position your subject slightly to one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards. For maximum stability , grip the ca[...]

29 E Mastering the Basics Picture Angle Camcorder Moves Close-up Instead of zooming while recor ding, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Remember to change your view[...]

30 E Mastering the Basics Playing Back a T ape Y ou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 33). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing outwar d. • When you wish to use the viewfinder to view playback, cl[...]

31 E Mastering the Basics Playback Pause Press the a (pause) button. T o resume normal playback, pr ess it again, or press the e (play) button. The camcor der automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes’ playback pause. Fast Forward Playback T o play back the recor ding at about 11.5 times normal speed, press and hold the 1 (fast forw[...]

32 E Mastering the Basics Reverse Playback T o play back in reverse at normal speed, pr ess the –/ 4a button during normal forward playback. Press the PLA Y e button to r etur n to normal forwar d playback. • The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 2 minutes of paused reverse playback. Forward × 2 Playback Press the × 2 bu[...]

33 E Mastering the Basics Adjust the speaker volume with the selector dial. • Pull the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume. • A bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. It disappears in 4 seconds. • Y ou can tur n of f the volume completely by pulling the selector dial down until OFF appears[...]

34 E Mastering the Basics Connections for Playback on a TV Scr een Y ou can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recor dings. Y ou will need to attach a power source to the camcor der ( 11). Power off all devices befor e starting the connections. See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. IN/ OUT AV IN/OUT[...]

35 E Mastering the Basics If Y our TV (or VCR) Has a SCART T erminal (without S (S1)-video) AV IN/OUT AUDIO (L/ MONO) AUDIO (R) VIDEO • Connect the PC-A10 SCART adapter to the TV or VCR’ s SCART terminal. • Connect the camcorder to the adapter . Connect the camcorder using the STV -250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white [...]

36 E Mastering the Basics If Y our TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input T erminals • Connect the camcorder using the STV -250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO . • If you are connectin[...]

37 E Using the Full Range of Features Sear ching and Reviewing While Recor ding When the camcorder is in r ecord pause mode, you can use recor d review to play back the last few seconds of your recor ding and then return automatically to recor d pause mode. Y ou can quickly check if a scene has been recor ded properly and then go on to shoot the ne[...]

38 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’ s advanced functions are selected fr om menus which appear in the display . There ar e 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 40) VCR MENU ( 42) C. CAM. MENU Card camera menu ( 43) C.PLA Y MENU Card play menu ( 45) 2 CAM. MENU + 2 VCR MENU + 2 C.CAM. MENU + 2 C.PLA Y MENU[...]

39 E Using the Full Range of Features / / TV SCREEN SET 2, 11 3-10 M E N U MENU S E L E C T 1. T ur n the POWER switch and the T APE/CARD switch to the desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • One of the main menus appears, according to the settings of the T APE/CARD switch and the POWER switch. 3. Pull the selector dial up [...]

40 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••40 × IMAGE S . ••ON 16:9••••••••OFF WHITE BAL.••AUTO AF AST LAMP•ON RETURN r y i t u o CARD MIX 101-0143 43/50 MIX TYPE••••CARD CHROMA ANIMAT.TYPE•––– MIX LEVEL••• q e w –+ T ur [...]

41 E Using the Full Range of Features DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• LCD MIRROR••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF CARD ACCESS•ON DEMO MODE•••ON RETURN –+ !4 !6 !8 !5 !7 !9 e VCR set up submenu !0 Recording mode ................ 20 !1 Wind screen ...................... 72 !2 Audio mode ......................[...]

42 E Using the Full Range of Features CARD SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SI QUALITY••FINE MOVIE SIZE••320 × 240 FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS RETURN i !0 o CARD OPER. SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE COPY RETURN [ ] !1 q VCR set up submenu q Recording mode ................ 20 w Output channel ............... 104 e Audio dubbing ................ 100 r Win[...]

43 E Using the Full Range of Features DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• DISPLAYS••••ON 6SEC.DATE•••OFF DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME CARD ACCESS•ON RETURN –+ !2 !4 !6 !3 !5 !7 r Display set up submenu !2 Brightness ......................... 26 !3 Displays ........................... 171 [...]

44 E Using the Full Range of Features VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WIND SCREEN•OFF AV/PHONES•••AV RETURN !2 !3 C. CAM MENU, cont. q Stitch assist mode ......... 119 w Camera set up submenu q Shutter speed .................... 77 w Digital zoom ...................... 23 e Image stabilizer ................. 58 r White balance .............[...]

45 E Using the Full Range of Features 2 C. PLA Y MENU Set the POWER switch to and the T APE/CARD switch to . There ar e 5 submenus within the C. PLA Y MENU. CARD PLA Y (VCR) t Display set up submenu !4 Brightness ......................... 26 !5 LCD Mirror mode .............. 27 !6 TV screen ........................ 171 !7 Date/time display ........[...]

46 E Using the Full Range of Features C. PLA Y MENU, cont. q -2 Card operations submenu (when displaying an index scr een) t Image protect .................. 127 y Print mark ....................... 128 w VCR set up submenu u Recording mode ................ 20 i A V or headphones............. 34 e Display set up submenu o Brightness ...............[...]

47 E Using the Full Range of Features r System submenu !3 Wireless controller ............. 49 !4 T ally Lamp ......................... 21 !5 Beep .................................. 22 !6 Time zone/ Daylight saving time .......... 51 !7 Date/time set ..................... 53 t My Camera submenu !8 Create start-up image ..... 150 !9 Select start-up [...]

48 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Wireless Contr oller The supplied wireless contr oller can operate the camcorder fr om a distance of up to 5 m (16 ft). Point it at the camcorder’ s remote sensor while you press the buttons. There ar e some functions that can only be operated with the wireless controller: • Special playback ( 31)[...]

49 E Using the Full Range of Features T o prevent interfer ence from other Canon wireless contr ollers being used nearby , there are 2 r emote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless contr oller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible. T o turn the remote sensor off: Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then se[...]

50 E Using the Full Range of Features If your wireless contr oller is not working: Make sure the camcor der and the wireless controller ar e both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless contr oller . The camcorder’ s mode appears in purple for about 4 seco[...]

51 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. Y ou can choose to display or hide it during playback ( 84). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder . Install the backup battery before you begin ( 159). • Before you start setting the date and[...]

52 E Using the Full Range of Features Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU. (Honolulu) ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha) AZORES No. Time zone No. Notes: [...]

53 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET . • The year display starts to flash. 3. Pull the selector dial up or down to change the year . Press the dial in to move to another part of the display . • Once you move from the year , the next part of the display starts flashing. 4. Set the month, [...]

54 E Using the Full Range of Features Recording Still Images onto a T ape Y ou can record still images like photographs. The camcor der records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds. The exposur e is automatically adjusted. Copy still images automatically to a memory card ( 146) for transferring them to a PC for image enhancement and pr[...]

55 E Using the Full Range of Features • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 165), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display . Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manually with the selector dial. • If you are using manual focus ( 79), the F mark starts as a[...]

56 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Press the (flash) button. • The display changes in the following order with each pr ess of the button. • The selected mode appears in the display , with the exception of (Auto), which disappears after 4 seconds. • When you press the flash button while Auto is selected and is not displayed, appears. The[...]

57 E Using the Full Range of Features Returning the flash to the body Press the flash down with your hand. • Do not return the flash to the body while it is firing. Caution: • Do not fire the flash close to people’ s eyes. • Do not fire the flash at drivers while they ar e driving. • Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb cover ed with[...]

58 E Using the Full Range of Features T ur ning the Image Stabilizer Of f M E N U With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recor ding. However , the MVX2i’ s Optical Image Stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recor dings even at high magnification. Unlike electronic image stabilizers, it causes[...]

59 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the V arious Recording Pr ograms The camcorder pr ovides you with a choice of 9 recording pr ograms. They use differ ent combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposur e and other functions to match the recor ding situation. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Reco[...]

60 E Using the Full Range of Features Easy Recording The simplest way to use the camcorder is with the program selector set to the [ position. The camcorder will take car e of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to point and shoot. [ Auto This is the same as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have the option of usin[...]

61 E Using the Full Range of Features Sports This program is useful for r ecording high-speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions. Normal playback will be slightly jerky , but you will get clear images which can be analysed frame by frame during slow or paused playback. SPORTS Portrait Use this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from [...]

62 E Using the Full Range of Features Night This program automatically adjusts the shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject even in dark places (night time, etc.) to shoot subjects brightly in colour . It is useful when you recor d in locations with dark and light places (such as in amusement parks). • Y ou can record subjects wit[...]

63 E Using the Full Range of Features Using Digital Ef fects Use the camcorder’ s digital effects for more inter esting productions. • Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black ( 64). Fade T rigger , W ipe, Corner , Jump, Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam, Tide • Effects: Add flavour to your recor dings ( 66). Art, Black and[...]

64 E Using the Full Range of Features Fade T rigger (FADE-T) Wipe (WIPE) Corner Wipe (CORNER) The image begins as a thin vertical line in the centre of the screen and expands sideways until it fills the whole screen. The image is wiped off fr om both sides of the screen. The image gradually fades in. The image gradually fades out. Faders The image [...]

65 E Using the Full Range of Features Puzzle (PUZZLE) Zigzag (ZIGZAG) The image appears in 16 pieces. The pieces move around until the puzzle is solved. The image divides into 16 pieces. The pieces move around and disappear . Faders The image appears in zigzag from the top of the screen. White stripes appear in zigzag from the bottom of the screen [...]

66 E Using the Full Range of Features Ef fects Black and White (BLK & WHT) The image becomes black and white. Art (ART) The image becomes like a paint (solarization). Ball (BALL) The image becomes a ball. Cube (CUBE) The image becomes a cube and rotates. W ave (WA VE) Both ends of the image sway in waves. Colour Masking (COLOR M.) The image bec[...]

67 E Using the Full Range of Features Digital effects can be set with the contr ols on the body of the camcorder or the wireless contr oller . P / / D .EFFECTS ON/OFF D I G I T A L E F F E C T S O N / O F F SET MENU Operating Faders Sound and image fade together . When operating faders in T APE CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to [...]

68 E Using the Full Range of Features Operating Effects Sound recor ds/plays back normally . When operating effects in T APE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, make sure the pr ogram selector is set to Q . 1. Press the DIGIT AL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT | , F ADER, EFFECT and MUL TI-S appear . 2. Select EFFECT . • The[...]

69 E Using the Full Range of Features 4 images 9 images 16 images Divides your display image into 4, 9 or 16 smaller images with the Image Capture featur e. W ith this featur e, the camcorder captures the curr ent scene being shot or replayed. Choose the transition speed — manual, fast (every 4 frames), moderate (every 6 frames*) or slow (every 8[...]

70 E Using the Full Range of Features 7. Select the desired setting. • Y ou return to the digital effects menu. 8. Press the DIGIT AL EFFECTS button to close the menu. • The digital effects menu disappears. • MUL TI-S flashes in the display . 9. Push the ON/OFF button. • MUL TI-S stops flashing. • Manual: As you press the ON/OFF button, s[...]

71 E Using the Full Range of Features Audio Recor ding T o switch to the 16-bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to “16 bit” and close the menu. • “16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds. Notes: • For details on adding new sound, see p. 100. • For details of playing back a[...]

72 E Using the Full Range of Features T o tur n it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select WIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu. •W S O is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen on. Notes: • The wind screen can be used for audio dubbing with the built-in microphone in T APE PLA Y (VCR) mode as well as recor din[...]

73 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Self-Timer 1. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camcorder or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless contr oller . • SELF T appears in the display . • T o have the subject monitor recor ding, rotate the LCD panel 180° ( 27). 2. Press the start/stop button. • The camcorder starts to[...]

74 E Using the Full Range of Features • The camcorder takes the pictur e for approximately 6 seconds. • In T APE CAMERA mode, the camcorder returns to recor d pause mode after recor ding to a tape. If you’re in CARD CAMERA mode, the currently r ecording image appears after recor ding onto a memory card. Note: • T o cancel the self-timer , p[...]

75 E Using the Full Range of Features + , + CAMERA CARD CAMERA T APE + , + CAMERA CARD CAMERA T APE Adjusting Exposur e Manually T o make the recor ded image brighter , pull the selector dial up (to a maximum of +11). This may be necessary if the background is very bright, or if the subject is lit from behind. T o make the recor ded image darker , [...]

76 E Using the Full Range of Features Notes: • The standard exposur e level depends on which recording pr ogram you have selected. • Exposure lock is cancelled if you change r ecording programs. • Y ou cannot use exposure lock or adjustment when the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recor ding) position. • If you zoom while the exposur[...]

77 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camcor der is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO fr om the program menu. 3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 4. Select SHUTTER. 5. Press the selector dial in to select the desir ed shutter speed. • Only shutter speeds up to 1/250 are available w[...]

78 E Using the Full Range of Features Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher , do not shoot the sun directly . Recommended shutter speeds when shooting: • People doing outdoor sports such as golf or tennis • Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as rolle[...]

79 E Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting Focus Manually The camcorder focuses automatically . All you have to do is point and the subject in the centre of the scr een will usually be in sharp focus. It may happen that a subject is not suitable for autofocus. Use the manual focusing function to adjust the focus. F O C U S / D A T A C O D E 1.[...]

80 E Using the Full Range of Features T ur ning Of f the AF-Assist Lamp The AF-assist lamp (Super Night LED) lights up to illuminate the subject in the centre of the scr een if necessary in order to focus in dark places. T o tur n the AF-assist light of f, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . Then select AF and set it to OFF . Notes: • The camco[...]

81 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camcor der is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 3. Select WHITE BAL. 4. a) For the indoor , outdoor or auto settings, press the selector dial in to choose the setting. • T / U appears in the display when you set the white balance to indoor/outdoor mode. [...]

82 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant colour , such as sky , sea or forest Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mer cury vapour lights Notes: • T ur n the digi[...]

83 E Using the Full Range of Features Y ou can enlarge the image up to 5 times during T APE PLA Y (VCR) and CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode. Y ou can also move the image up, down, to the right or left. • Movies played back from a memory car d cannot be enlarged. 1. Move the zoom lever toward T . • The image is magnified by 2 times. • T o further enlarg[...]

84 E Using the Full Range of Features During T APE PLA Y (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play , slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forwar d, rewind, reverse playback, forwar d and reverse × 2 playback. Press the DA T A CODE button. When using a cassett[...]

85 E Using the Full Range of Features Y ou can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in cassette data codes. DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME DISP.SET UP ( 38) Setting the Data Code Date/Time Camcoder data Date/Time & Camcoder data Time Date & Time Date DA T A CODE (tape only) D/TIME SEL. F1.8 1/250 F1.8 1/2[...]

86 E Using the Full Range of Features Six-second Auto Date The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recor ded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off. The 6- second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have ind[...]

87 E Using the Full Range of Features Sear ching the T ape (Photo Search/Date Sear ch) This allows you to move quickly through still pictur es recorded anywher e on a tape (photo search) or between dif ferent days or areas of r ecording (date search) on a tape. 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date search. • PHOTO SEARCH [...]

88 E Using the Full Range of Features Retur ning to a Pr e-Marked Position Use the wireless contr oller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMOR Y button on the wir eless controller during playback at a point you want to r etur n to later . • The time code is replaced by a tape counter t[...]

89 E Editing 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. • See “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 34. 2. Prepar e the TV and VCR. • T ur n on the TV and set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • T ur n on the VCR, and set its input selector to LINE. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in recor d pause mode. • See your TV and VCR in[...]

90 E Editing / / REW PLA Y FF STOP P AUSE SLOW × 2 + / – / REC P AUSE ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB . ( L I N E I N ) R E C P A U S E INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ CARD SLIDE SHOW Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally , with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality . The DV [...]

91 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recor ded cassette slightly before the section you wish to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC P AUSE button on the wireless controller . • The camcorder enters r ecord pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture. 4. Press the pause button. • R[...]

92 E Editing Concerning Copyrighting Copyright precaution Certain pre-r ecorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as some television programmes ar e copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws. Copyright signals When playing back: If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright c[...]

93 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R AV IN/OUT ( L I N E I N ) R E C P A U S E INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ CARD SLIDE SHOW IN/ OUT 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. 2. Prepar e the device. • Set the TV/Video selector on the television to Video. For further details, see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 34. • T u[...]

94 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recor ded cassette slightly before the section you wish to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC P AUSE button on the wireless contr oller . • S-video and A V IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals. • The camcorder enters r ecord pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other device or tur n[...]

95 E Editing Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of recor ded analog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant. The digital signals can be output to the other equipment with a DV terminal. The camcorder’ s DV terminal works exclusively as an output terminal. • There may be cases wher e anal[...]

96 E Editing T ur ning the Analog-Digital Converter On AV DV OUT•••OFF VCR SET UP ( 38) + PLA Y (VCR) T APE T o tur n the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select A V DV OUT , set it to ON and close the menu. OR Press the A V DV button on the wireless contr oller . Caution: • For normal use, set A V[...]

97 E Editing Recor ding Over Existing Scenes (A V Insert Editing) Y ou can insert and replace images/audio recor ded on the camcorder’ s tape with other images/audio recor ded with other video equipment using both, analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio. / / REW PLA Y FF STOP P AU[...]

98 E Editing Preparations The tape in the camcorder: When using the MVX2i’ s A V insert function, only recor d to tapes recorded in SP mode. If there ar e non-recorded portions or portions r ecorded in a mode other than SP mode on the tape, recor ding will stop. The playback tape: Use only tapes without non-recor ded portions. If there ar e non-r[...]

99 E Editing 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder , press PLA Y and locate the recording start point. Set the camcorder to playback pause mode. • Y ou can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wirele[...]

100 E Editing AV IN/OUT OUTPUT AUDIO L R Y ou can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recor ded tape from audio devices (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or exter nal micr ophone (MIC. IN). The original sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that have been recor ded with this camcorder in SP mode with 12-bit sound. If the[...]

101 E Editing AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN VCR SET UP ( 38) / / REW PLA Y FF STOP P AUSE SLOW × 2 + / – / REC P AUSE ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB . A V INSERT SET MENU AV DV ( V C R ) P L A Y C A M E R A O F F Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camcor der when dubbing audio or preparing to dub audio. Preparations Dubbing T ur n the camcor[...]

102 E Editing 5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button. • AUDIO DUB. and appear on the display . 6. Press the P AUSE button (and start play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN). • Audio dubbing starts. • Direct your voice into the micr ophone. • changes to . 7. When you get to the point where you wish to stop dubbing, press the STOP button (and the[...]

103 E Editing Setting the Audio Mix / / AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST -1 ST -2 ( V C R ) P L A Y C A M E R A O F F When you play back a tape that was recor ded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), ster eo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recor ding), or mix the balance between the two. • Au[...]

104 E Editing When you play back a tape whose audio has been recor ded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. 1. Load a tape recor ded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close the menu. • Refer to the following list. Select[...]

105 E Editing Y ou can download still images/movies recorded onto a tape or memory car d with your camcorder to a computer by connecting to a computer equipped with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or IEEE1394 capture boar d. W ith Windows XP’ s Windows Messenger , you can use the supplied software to perform a videoconference over the Internet, or uploa[...]

106 E Using a Memory Card The camcorder can r ecord, store and manage still images/movies on 2 types of memory cards: the SD Memory Car d (supplied with the camcorder) or the MultiMediaCard (commer cially available). The SD Memory Card has the protect switch to pr otect your recordings fr om accidental erasure. The SD Memory Card and the MultiMedia[...]

107 E Using a Memory Card Inserting and Removing the Memory Card M u ltiM e d ia C a r d M M C -8 M MR C A M E R A O F F 1. T ur n the POWER switch to OFF . • When removing the memory card, make sur e the card access indicator is off. 2. Open the memory card compartment cover in the dir ection of the arrow . 3. Insert or remove the memory car d. [...]

108 E Using a Memory Card T o change the image quality , open the menu and select CARD SET UP . Then select SI QUALITY , set it to SUPER FINE or ST ANDARD, and close the menu. • The image quality may not differ between the settings depending on the subject. Image Size: Still image: 1280 × 960 pixels/640 × 480 pixels Movie: 320 × 240 pixels/160[...]

109 E Using a Memory Card Maximum Number of Still Images on an 8 MB Memory Card and Their File Sizes Maximum Recording Time of Movies on an 8 MB Memory Card and Their File Sizes * The actual number varies on the shooting conditions and subjects. Sample images already recor ded on the supplied SD Memory Card are to be included in the total number . [...]

110 E Using a Memory Card FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS CARD SET UP ( 38) T o change the file numbering, open the menu and select CARD SET UP . Then select FILE NOS., set it to RESET and close the menu. 2 RESET Each time you insert a new memory card, the file number r esets to its default value (101-0101). If the card alr eady contains files, the ne[...]

111 E Using a Memory Card Recor ding Still Images onto a Memory Car d 3 P H O T O 1 2 CARD TAPE ( V C R ) P L A Y C A M E R A O F F Y ou can record still images onto a memory car d. In addition to the still images you recor d directly onto the memory card, you can r ecord images from a tape in the camcor der , or images input via the DV terminal or[...]

112 E Using a Memory Card Notes: • T o use the self-timer ( 73), set the self-timer before step 3, and then press the PHOTO button fully down. • The wireless contr oller’ s PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the image. • When the subject is too bright (overexposur e) in CARD CAME[...]

113 E Using a Memory Card Y ou can record still images shot continuously to a memory car d. 1. Open the menu and select CARD SET UP . Then select CONT .SHOOT . and set it to ON and close the menu. 2. Press and hold the PHOTO button while you r ecord still images. • While you press the PHOTO button, still images ar e continuously recor ded onto th[...]

114 E Using a Memory Card Recording Still Images fr om a T ape 2, 3 P HOTO 1 Record an image fr om a tape onto a memory card as still images. T o automatically recor d multiple still images from a tape to a memory card, r efer to “Copying Still Images from T ape to Memory Card” ( 146). • The still image’ s data code will reflect the date an[...]

115 E Using a Memory Card 1. Start playback on the other device. 2. When the image you wish to recor d appears in the display , press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it. • The image appears as a still image in the display . • The number of images that can still be recor ded on the memory card appears in the display . 3. Press the PHOTO b[...]

116 E Using a Memory Card Recording Movies onto a Memory Car d Y ou can record movies onto a memory car d. T ransferring the movie to a PC allows you to view it on the PC or to attach it to your e-mail (please refer to the DIGIT AL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual for detailed instructions). In addition to the movie you recor d direc[...]

117 E Using a Memory Card Recording Movies fr om a T ape Y ou can record a movie fr om a tape to a memory card. • The data code of the movie will reflect the date and time it has been recor ded to the memory card. 1. T ur n the POWER switch to PLA Y (VCR). 2. Move the T APE/CARD switch to T APE. 3. Play back the cassette. 4. When the image you wi[...]

118 E Using a Memory Card Recording Movies fr om Other Devices (VCR, TV or Other Digital Camcor ders) Y ou can record images fr om a VCR or TV connected through the S-terminal or A V terminal (analog line-in), as well as images from other digital camcorders connected thr ough the DV terminal onto the memory card as movies. Refer to p. 34, 90 for co[...]

119 E Using a Memory Card Recor ding Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Y ou can merge separate images into one large panoramic scene using the supplied software (PhotoStitch) on a PC. Y ou can shoot a subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later . Recording Photo Stitch detects the overlapping porti[...]

120 E Using a Memory Card Notes: • The overlapped area should be set between 30 to 50% of the frame. Discrepancies above and below the frame can be automatically compensated if within 10%. • Make sure that no moving subject is included in the overlapping ar ea. • Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. Objects m[...]

121 E Using a Memory Card Playing Back a Memory Car d INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ CARD SLIDE SHOW CARD TAPE / / ( V C R ) P L A Y C A M E R A O F F CARD INDEX SCREEN SLIDE SHOW Play back and view still images/movies recor ded on a memory card. (For details on connecting to a TV , see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 34.) Y ou ca[...]

122 E Using a Memory Card ● Single Image 1. T ur n the POWER switch to PLA Y (VCR). 2. Move the T APE/CARD switch to CARD. • The last still image/movie recor ded appears in the display . • Movies will be displayed with the first scene as a still image. 3. Search for the desir ed still image/movie by pressing the CARD +/– buttons. • Press [...]

123 E Using a Memory Card ● Slide Show With a still image/movie in the display , press the SLIDE SHOW button. • Still images are automatically played back one after another . • Movies are played back normally . T o stop the slide show , press the SLIDE SHOW button. • The slide show starts or stops each time you press the SLIDE SHOW button. [...]

124 E Using a Memory Card Y ou can easily erase unwanted still images/movies recorded to the memory card while viewing them, pr otect them from accidental erasure, or mark a still image for printing. (File Operation) • File Operation is set in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode. ● Preventing accidental erasur e (Protect ) Select important still images/movie[...]

125 E Using a Memory Card ● Erasing still images/movies Erase still images/movies singly or all at once. • Y ou cannot erase protected still images/movies. Cancel image protection first in order to erase an image. • When movies are displayed with the first and last scene as still images, you can erase them. When the camcorder sets to playback[...]

126 E Using a Memory Card 1. With a still image/movie in the display , press the selector dial in to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE settings appear . • If you select | RETURN, the menu disappears from the display . 2. Select PROTECT and press the selector dial in. • The protect mark appears on the still ima[...]

127 E Using a Memory Card Pr eventing Accidental Erasur e (Protect) REC SEARCH CARD / / CARD SLIDE SHOW SELECT This section describes how to protect the still image/movie fr om the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting) . Y ou can also protect a still image/movie thr[...]

128 E Using a Memory Card Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) SE LE C T This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Car d operation submenu in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). • When displaying an index screen, you can mark the still image for printing. • When playing back a s[...]

129 E Using a Memory Card PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE CARD OPER. ( 38) Erasing All Print Marks Make sure a memory car d that has a still image recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder . 1. With a still image in the display , open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE. • ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS ? YES NO appears in the d[...]

130 E Using a Memory Card This section describes how to erase the still image/movie from the Car d Operation submenu when playing back a single still image/movie in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode. (SINGLE or ALL) Y ou can also erase a still image/movie through File Operation menu ( 126). Make sure a memory car d that has still images/movies recorded on it i[...]

131 E Using a Memory Card 5. Select YES. • The still image/movie erases and the previous still image/movie appears for erasing. • T o erase another single still image/movie, move to that still image/movie with the CARD +/– buttons, and select YES. • If the still image/movie you are trying to erase is a pr otected still image/movie, YES appe[...]

132 E Using a Memory Card Using Printers Supporting the Direct Print Function (Optional) Y ou can print still images by connecting the camcorder directly to a printer supporting the direct print function. It can also be used with the print mark settings ( 128). • Printers supporting the direct print function (As of August 2002): Canon CP-10/CP-10[...]

133 E Using a Memory Card Y ou can set the number of copies ( 134), standard/multiple ( 135), paper size ( 135) and border ed/borderless ( 135), or trim the image ( 137). 1. Select the still image you wish to print. 2. Press the selector dial in. • The print dialog appears. 3. Make sure that [Print] is selected and pr ess the selector dial in. ?[...]

134 E Using a Memory Card • With the Card Photo Printer , the [Restart] setting may not appear with some error messages. In that case, select [STOP]. • With the BJ Printer , the [Continue] and [Stop] options may appear with some error messages. The err or number is displayed on the operation panel of the Bubble Jet Printer . Please refer to the[...]

135 E Using a Memory Card 1. On the print dialog, pull the selector dial up or down to select [Style] and press the selector dial in. • The dialog for selecting the style appears. 2. Press the select dial in. • The dialog for selecting the image style appears. Card Photo Printer: Selecting the Image Style (Standar d/Multiple) Setting the print [...]

136 E Using a Memory Card 3. Pull the selector dial up or down to select [Multiple] and press the selector dial in. 4. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the selector dial in. • The dialog for selecting the paper size appears. 3. Pull the selector dial up or down to select the paper size and press the selector dial in. 4. Press the MENU button. 2. P[...]

137 E Using a Memory Card 3. Press the selector dial in. • [Border ed] and [Borderless] settings appear . 4. Select [Borderless] and pr ess the selector dial in. 5. Press the Menu button. Notes: • With the [Bordered] option, the ar ea of the printed image is practically the same as the recor ded image. • If [Borderless] or [Multiple] is selec[...]

138 E Using a Memory Card 2. T rim the image. Changing the Size of the T rimming Frame: Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame, and towar d W to enlarge the frame. Y ou can cancel the trimming setting by moving the zoom lever toward W when the trimming frame is already set to the maximum size. The trimming frame disappears. If you press t[...]

139 E Using a Memory Card PRINT ( 38) + PLA Y (VCR) CARD 1. Connect the printer to the camcorder . 2. T ur n the POWER dial to PLA Y (VCR) and the T APE/CARD switch to CARD. 3. Press the MENU button. • C. PLA Y MENU settings appear . 4. Pull the selector dial up or down to select PRINT and press the selector dial in. • The print dialog appear[...]

140 E Using a Memory Card Cancel Printing Press the selector dial in while the [Now printing] dialog is displayed. A confirmation dialog displays. Make sure that [OK] is selected and pr ess the selector dial in. • With the Card Photo Printer , a print in progr ess cannot be stopped. Printing of the next still images will be cancelled and the disp[...]

141 E Using a Memory Card Combining Images (Car d Mix) Enhance the appearance of your recor dings by combining still images from the memory card with camcor der recordings. Y ou may select from pr e- recor ded cartoon-like frames, or create personal frames and titles that can be layered over movies or still images. In addition, you can combine your[...]

142 E Using a Memory Card CARD LUMI. (Card luminance key) Combine the image you are r ecording with illustrations or titles. The image will be shown instead of the light area of the still image. Cr eate your own title or illustration by drawing or writing on a white paper and recor ding it to the memory card. Adjustment of the MIX LEVEL: light area[...]

143 E Using a Memory Card MIX LEVEL••• CARD MIX –+ MIX TYPE••••CARD CHROMA ( 38) Make sure a memory car d that has images recorded on it and a cassette have been inserted into the camcorder . 1. Make sure the camcor der is set to the Q (program AE) mode. • Y ou cannot use Card Mix in the Night or Super Night recor ding program. 2.[...]

144 E Using a Memory Card Combine the image you are r ecording with animation. Select from 3 types of Car d Animation effects. Corner: Animation appears on the upper left and the lower right corner in the display . Straight: Animation appears on the top and bottom in the display and moves on the right and left. Random: Animation moves randomly in t[...]

145 E Using a Memory Card 7. Select MIX LEVEL. 8. Adjust the mix level. 9. Close the menu. • CARD MIX flashes in the display . 10 . Press the card MIX button. • CARD MIX stops flashing. • Y our currently recor ding image is combined with the pre-recor ded animation. • Each time you press the car d MIX button, your selection is activated (di[...]

146 E Using a Memory Card Copying Still Images fr om T ape to Memory Card REC SEARCH CARD SELE C T Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory car d, using the Photo Search function. • The still images’ data codes will reflect the date and time the copies ar e made. • The image size of a still image copied from tape to memory car d[...]

147 E Using a Memory Card Copying Still Images fr om Memory Car d to T ape INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ CARD SLIDE SHOW SELEC T Make sure a memory car d that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recor dable space have been inserted into the camcorder . 1. Locate the point on the cassette where you want to start copying and set i[...]

148 E Using a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Car d SELE CT Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all the still images/movies on a memory card, including protected still images/movies (this includes the pr e-recorded car d mix sample images). The SD Memory Card supplied with this camcor der [...]

149 E Using a Memory Card Connecting to a PC Using a USB Cable Y ou can download still images/movies from a memory card to a PC connected via the USB interface. By using the provided softwar e, you can organize and store still images/movies and print out still images with added titles or frames. Use the USB cable and the Canon DIGIT AL VIDEO SOLUTI[...]

150 E Using a Memory Card 1. Press the MENU button. • The main menu appears. 2. Select MY CAMERA. 3. Select the item you wish to set. • When you select the start-up image, OFF , DEF AUL T , P A TTERN1 and P A TTERN2 appear . The image saved as DEF AUL T cannot be changed. • When you select an item other than the start-up image, P A TTERN1, P [...]

151 E Using a Memory Card Make sure a memory car d with enough available memory is inserted into the camcorder . 1. T ur n the POWER switch to PLA Y (VCR) and the T APE/CARD switch to CARD. 2. Open the menu. 3. Select MY CAMERA. 4. Select CREA TE ST ART -UP IMAGE. • SET THIS AS ST ART -UP IMAGE? YES NO appears. 5. Select the image you wish to sav[...]

152 E Using a Memory Card Other Information and Pr ecautions The camcorder formats memory car ds in DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). Still images/movies recor ded on a memory card with this camcorder can also be transferred to a PC with the use of the following pr oducts made for SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCar ds: PC Card Adapter: Holds [...]

153 E Using a Memory Card • Do not use memory cards in places subject to str ong magnetic fields. • Do not disassemble memory cards. • Do not bend or drop memory car ds, or expose them to strong vibrations or external shocks. • Do not get memory cards wet. • Do not remove the memory car d’ s label or affix other labels. Affix labels to [...]

154 E Using a Memory Card Card luminance key SD Memory Card SDC-8M Specifications Capacity 8 MB Interface SD Memory Card standar d Operating temperature range 0°C – 40°C (32°F– 140°F) Dimensions 32 × 24 × 2.1 mm (1 1 / 4 × 1 × 1 1 / 8 ) Weight 2 g ( 1 / 8 oz) Weight and dimensions ar e approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject[...]

155 E Additional Information Pr eparing the Camcor der • Set the camcorder to T APE CAMERA mode. Adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight. • T o view with the viewfinder , make sure the LCD panel is either turned so that the subject can monitor viewing, or totally closed with the screen facing inwards. Adjusting the Viewfinder[...]

156 E Additional Information Preparing the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip Belt • Rotate the viewfinder downwards. • Release the V elcro fastening and hold the camcorder with your right hand while you adjust the belt with your left. Y our index finger should reach the zoom control and photo button, and your thumb should reach the start/stop button [...]

157 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and Recording Times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • Y ou will get more recor ding time if you tur n the camcor der off between shots, instead of leaving it in recor d pause mode. • Char[...]

158 E Additional Information When to Recharge Y ou can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike a conventional battery pack, it does not have to be fully discharged first. However , as the battery pack will naturally discharge itself over time, it is best to charge it the same day you plan to use it, or the day before. [...]

159 E Additional Information DANGER! T reat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fir e (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F). Do not leave it near a heater , or inside a car in hot weather , for example. • Do not try to disassemble or modify it. • Do not drop or knock i[...]

160 E Additional Information Maintenance A void high temperatures and high humidity . • Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather , for example. • Be careful of heat radiating fr om video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camcorder into a humid r oom. A void sudden changes in temperature. • If you take the camcorder fr om a[...]

161 E Additional Information LCD • Clean the LCD screen using a commer cially available cleaning cloth for glasses. • Moving the camcorder between hot and cold temperatur es may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on the surface of the scr een. W ipe the screen with a soft, dry cloth. • At low temperatures, the display may appear to b[...]

162 E Additional Information Power sources • Y ou can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country/area wher e the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use. TV playback • Although you can always play[...]

163 E Additional Information Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved fr om a cold place to a warm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is pr esent can damage both the tape and the camcorder . Condensation may become a problem: When the camcorder is taken fr om an air - conditioned room to a warm, humid place Pr[...]

164 E Additional Information T roubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcor der . Possible explanations are given for each pr oblem on the list — tur n to the page numbers in parentheses for mor e information. Make sure that the camcor der is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR. Consul[...]

165 E Additional Information Problem ? Some/all of the digital effects do not work. ? The e (play) button does not work. ? There is a bright stripe on the screen. ? The playback picture is r ough (with mosaic-like noise). Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focu[...]

166 E Additional Information • A V/PHONES is not set to A V in the menu. •A V DV OUT (Analog-digital converter) is not set to OFF . • The video heads need cleaning ( 161). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn’t set to VIDEO ( 35-36). • The speaker has been turned off with the selector dial ( 33). • Headphones are being used. ? Ther[...]

167 E Additional Information Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 49). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless contr oller and the camcorder itself ar e different ( 49). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • Check the screen displays ( 171). • External interference m[...]

168 E Additional Information The MVX2i System Diagram (A vailability differs from ar ea to area) TV WL-D78 Wireless Controller MiniD V Video Cassette CR-560 Charge Adapter/ Car Battery Cable Kit CA-560 Compact P ower Adapter FS-34U Filter Set ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case Digital Device BP-500 Series Battery Pack CV -150[...]

169 E Additional Information FS-34U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters to help you take control of dif ficult lighting conditions. Optional Accessories CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit Connect the car battery cable to power your camcorder or r echarge battery packs on the move. The car battery cable plugs into your car?[...]

170 E Additional Information VL-10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting. • Use the BP-900 Series battery packs to power the light. Approximate usage times are as follows: BP-915 60 min. BP-930 120 min. BP-945 170 min. • Charge the BP-900 Series battery packs with the CA-920[...]

171 E Additional Information Scr een Displays T o display the date and time, press the DA T A CODE button. See also p. 84. Press the wir eless controller’ s TV SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on through the menu to see the other displays on the TV screen. (The displays appear white on-screen.) They will not be added to any recor dings you make wi[...]

172 E Additional Information indicates a flashing display . P S PAUSE 0:00:00 12b i t 1 P S STOP STEREO1 0:00:00 5m i n 1 SPEAKER + – When inserting a tape in T APE CAMERA mode (battery pack attached) • The displays of remote sensor mode and audio mode disappear after 4 seconds. When inserting a tape in T APE PLA Y (VCR) mode • The displays o[...]

173 E Additional Information 1/100 CARD MIX FADE–T PHONES SELF T 1 2 bit 16:9 1 sec PHOTO WS ON 12:00 AM 1.JAN.2002 E.LOCK 0 AUTO MF T W P S Zoom ( 23) Recording mode ( 20) Self-timer ( 73) Headphones ( 34) Wind screen ( 72) 16:9 mode ( 21) Built-in flash ( 56) Photo mode ( 54) Audio mode ( 71) Recording r eminder ( 175)/ Self-timer countdown ( 7[...]

174 E Additional Information S.FINE 50 1280 320 1/100 0 1 2 SELF T MENUEND 12:00 AM 1.JAN.2002 E.LOCK SPOTLIGHT MF T W Image stabilizer ( 58) Still image quality ( 108) File size of movie ( 108) File size of still image ( 108) Self-timer ( 73) Recording to a memory card ( 111) Stitch assist ( 119) Built-in flash ( 56) Remaining card capacity ( 109)[...]

175 E Additional Information Time Code This recor ds counter information, including hour , minute, second, and frame number on a special data code area on the tape itself. It is r eset automatically when a new tape is loaded. In T APE CAMERA mode, the frame number doesn’t appear in the display . Recording r eminder When you start recor ding, the [...]

176 E Additional Information Time zone, date and time are not set. This message appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone, date and time ( 51). Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. ( 158). Replace the tape or change the position of the protect switch on the cassette ( 17). The camcorder stopped op[...]

177 E Additional Information Memory card caution phrases Y ou attempted to copy a copyright protected tape. May also be displayed when an anomalous signal is sent during Analog Line-in recor ding ( 92, 93). Memory card not inserted into the camcor der ( 107). The SD Memory Card is set for erasur e prevention. Replace the card or change the position[...]

178 E Additional Information Paper cassette is not correctly inserted or out of paper . The paper jammed during printing. The ink cartridge has not been inserted or has run out of ink. The ink cassette is experiencing a problem. The printer battery is depleted. The printer is experiencing a data transmission error . Y ou attempted to use the DPOF p[...]

179 E Additional Information Printer Cover Open Y ou attempted to trim an image with an image size of 160 × 120. The style has been changed after the trimming settings were set. The paper size has been changed between print setting from the print dialog and the start of printing. Y ou attempted to print on paper that cannot be used with the camcor[...]

180 E Additional Information Install a print head in the printer . T ur n of f the printer , then tur n it on again. If the error persists, please consult the near est Canon customer support center listed in the Bubble Jet Quick Start Guide. Set the paper option in the style setting to a paper size that can be used with the printer . No Printhead P[...]

181 E Additional Information Specifications MVX2i Power Supply (rated): Power Consumption (while recor ding with the AF turned on): T elevision system: Video recording system: Audio recor ding system: Image sensor: T ape format: T ape speed: Maximum recor ding time (with an 80 min. cassette): Fast forward/ r ewind time: Lens: Focusing system: Minim[...]

182 E Additional Information File format: Estimated SD Memory Card SDC-8M capacities (approx.)*: Maximum continuous shots: USB terminal: DV T erminal: A V/headphones terminal: S-video terminal: MIC terminal input: LANC u terminal: Operating temperature: Dimensions: Weight: Battery type: Rated voltage: Operating temperature: Battery capacity: Dimens[...]

183 E Additional Information Index 16:9 Wide Screen ....................21 6-Second Auto Date ................86 Abroad, Using the Camcor der 162 Accessories........................6, 169 AF-assist lamp ........................80 Analog Line-in ........................93 Analog-Digital Converter ........95 Audio Dubbing......................100 Aud[...]

184 E Additional Information ND Filter ................................112 Night ......................................61 Output Channel ....................104 Photo Search ..........................87 Playback Memory Card ....................121 T ape ....................................30 Playback Pause ........................31 Portrait ......[...]

185 E Additional Information Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder’ s menu. Functions are listed alphabetically . Function First make sure the camera is set to... 16:9 effect CAM.SET UP 6-sec. Date DISP.SET UP Audio dubbing VCR SET UP Audio mode VCR SET UP Beep SYSTEM Brightness DISP.SET UP DISP.SET UP Copy - card [...]

186 E Additional Information Function First make sure the camera is set to... LCD Mirror mode Movie Size Print mark Recording mode Remote sensor mode Self-timer sound DISP.SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER. Protect CARD OPER. MY CAMERA VCR SET UP SYSTEM Output channel VCR SET UP ND filter CAM.SET UP Select start-up image MY CAMERA Erase CARD OPER. File [...]

187 E Additional Information Function First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this submenu and set. Time zone/DST TV screen White balance Wind screen SYSTEM DISP.SET UP CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP Tally lamp SYSTEM Stitch assist STITCH AST Still image size CARD SET UP Start-up sound MY CAMERA Still image quality CARD SET UP Start/stop[...]

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