Canon MV MVX2i User manual

Mini Digital
Video
Cassette
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER
Instruction Manual
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Introduction
Mastering the Basics
Using the Full Range of Features
Editing
Using a Memory Card
Additional Information
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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,
INCORPORATING A 3 AMP FUSE. SHOULD THE FUSE NEED TO BE REPLACED AN ASTA OR BSI
APPROVED BS1362 FUSE OF THE SAME RATING MUST BE USED.
ALWAYS REFIT THE FUSE COVER AFTER REPLACING THE FUSE. NEVER USE THE PLUG WITH
THE FUSE COVER OMITTED.
CHANGING THE PLUG
IF THE FITTED PLUG IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUR SOCKET OUTLETS, IT SHOULD BE CUT OFF
AND AN APPROPRIATE PLUG FITTED IN ITS PLACE. IF POSSIBLE FIT AN APPROPRIATE 3 AMP
FUSE. IF THE NEW PLUG HAS NO FUSE, THEN FIT A 5 AMP FUSE AT THE DISTRIBUTION
BOARD.
AC POWER CORD CONNECTION
The wires in the mains lead of this apparatus are coloured in accordance with the following
cord.
(IMPORTANT)
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE
must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The
wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured red. Neither Blue wire or Brown wire is to be connected to the Earth pin of
a 3 pin plug.
THE SEVERED PLUG MUST BE DESTROYED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE ELECTRIC
SHOCK HAZARD.
Mains Lead BLUE ....................NEUTRAL
BROWN. ..............LIVE
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
For Users in the UK
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit
the fuse cover.
• Use of CV-150F/CV-250F DV cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirement of EMC
Directive.
CA-560 identification plate is located on the bottom.

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Reference Guide
Three manuals are supplied with your camcorder: the “Digital Video
Camcorder MVX2i Instruction Manual”, “DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK
Software Instruction Manual”, and the “DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK
Software Instruction Manual”.
■Digital Video Camcorder MVX2i Instruction Manual
This manual explains the camcorder operations such as recording and
playing back still images and movies on a tape or a memory card.
■DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual
This manual explains how to download still images and movies from the
memory card to a computer by using the supplied USB cable. You can also
add sample images for the card mix function, or the “my camera” settings
to the camcorder.
■DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual
This manual explains how to download still images and movies from the
memory card to a computer by using the DV (IEEE1394) cable. You can
also perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet using
Windows XP’s Windows Messenger. There are several requirements for
using this software. For details, please refer to this instruction manual.
Windows XP Only
Trademark Acknowledgements
• Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc.
• ArcSoft is a trademark or registered trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United
States and other countries.
• Windows®is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

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Important Usage Instructions ................2
Reference Guide....................................3
Thank You for Choosing a Canon ........6
Introducing the MVX2i..........................7
Finding Your Way Around the MVX2i....8
Preparations
Powering Your Camcorder ..................11
Loading a Cassette..............................16
Basic Recording
Basic Recording ..................................18
Zooming ............................................23
Using the LCD Screen..........................25
Tips for Making Better Videos ............28
Basic Playback
Playing Back a Tape ............................30
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen ......................................34
General
Searching and Reviewing
While Recording ............................37
Using the Menus ................................38
Using the Wireless Controller ..............48
Recording
Setting the Date and Time ..................51
Recording Still Images onto a Tape ......54
Using the Built-in Flash........................56
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ..........58
Using the Various
Recording Programs........................59
Using Digital Effects ............................63
Using the Multi-Image Screen ............69
Audio Recording ................................71
Setting the Self-Timer..........................73
Manual Adjustments
Adjusting Exposure Manually ..............75
Setting the Shutter Speed ..................77
Adjusting Focus Manually....................79
Setting the White Balance ..................81
Playback
Enlarging the Image during Playback ..83
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder
Data (Data Code) ..........................84
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search) ..................................87
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ....88
Editing to a VCR ................................89
Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital
Video Equipment............................90
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ............93
Digitally Outputting Analog Video
and Audio Signals
(Analog-Digital Converter) ..............95
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing) ..........................97
Audio Dubbing ................................100
Setting the Audio Mix ......................103
Connecting to a PC Using a
DV Cable......................................105
Contents
Introduction
Editing
Using the Full Range of
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: Reference page numbers
: Functions that can be operated from the body of the camcorder
: Functions that can be operated from the wireless controller
: Supplementary notes for camcorder operation
`: Operation confirmation beeps ( 22)
• Capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and
buttons labelled on the camcorder itself, e.g. Press the MENU button.
Memory Card Introduction ................106
Recording Still Images onto
a Memory Card ............................111
Recording Still Images from a Tape....114
Recording Still Images from Other
Devices (VCR, TV or Other Digital
Camcorders) ................................115
Recording Movies onto
a Memory Card ............................116
Recording Movies from a Tape ..........117
Recording Movies from Other Devices
(VCR, TV or Other Digital
Camcorders) ................................118
Recording Panoramic Images
(Stitch Assist) ................................119
Playing Back a Memory Card ............121
Settings of Still Images/Movies ..........124
Preventing Accidental Erasure
(Protect)
........................................127
Marking a Still Image for Printing
(Print Mark) ..................................128
Erasing Still Images/Movies ..........130
Using Printers Supporting the Direct
Print Function (Optional) ..............132
Combining Images (Card Mix) ..........141
Copying Still Images from Tape to
Memory Card ..............................146
Copying Still Images from Memory
Card to Tape ................................147
Formatting a Memory Card ..............148
Connecting to a PC Using a
USB Cable ....................................149
Using the My CAMERA Function ......150
Other Information and Precautions....152
Preparing the Camcorder ..................155
Notes on Using the Batteries ............157
Maintenance ....................................160
Troubleshooting ................................164
The MVX2i System Diagram..............168
Optional Accessories ........................169
Screen Displays..................................171
Specifications ....................................181
Index ................................................183
Menu at a Glance ............................185
Using a Memory Card
Additional Information
Symbols Used in this Instruction Manual

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Thank You for Choosing a Canon
Your camcorder is supplied with the
following accessories:
WL-D78 Wireless
Controller
Two 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, we’d like to thank you for
purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its
advanced technology makes it very
easy to use — you will soon be
making high-quality videos which will
give you pleasure for years to come.
To get the most out of your new
camcorder, we recommend that you
read this manual thoroughly — there
are many sophisticated features
which will add to your recording
enjoyment.
Getting Started
To get started we suggest that you
master the basic operations of the
camcorder first, before moving on to
use its full range of features.
• When connecting the camcorder
to your personal computer, use the
optional CV-150F or CV-250F DV
cable.
When connecting the camcorder
to your PC equipped with a USB
terminal, use the supplied
IFC-300PCU USB cable.
Soft case for SD
Memory Card
SDC-8M SD Memory Card
(with pre-recorded
sample images)
PC-A10 SCART Adapter
(Europe, Asia)
IFC-300PCU USB cable DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION DISK
DV NETWORK SOLUTION
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Introducing the MVX2i
You can record still
images like photographs.
You can also shoot
continuously still images
and record them onto a
memory card.
Still Images
10×Optical Zoom and 200×
(card 40×) Digital Zoom
Memory Card
You can record still images and movies
onto a SD Memory Card or
MultiMediaCard. Transfer still
images/movies to your PC and use the
supplied software to edit or attach
them to your e-mail, or merge
separate still image into one large
panoramic scene.
You can print still images by
connecting the camcorder to a printer
supporting the Direct Print function.
Direct Printing
Allows high-speed transfer of memory card
data to a PC with a built-in USB port. You
can organize and edit still images/movies on
your PC using the supplied software.
USB Terminal
The DV terminal allows high-quality
transfer with virtually no deterioration
in quality of images. You can edit and
process images by connecting the
camcorder to a PC with the IEEE 1394
terminal.
IEEE 1394 DV Terminal
A nalog Line-in Recording
Show your creativity by
using the special effects
and digital faders. These
digital effects and faders
can add visual appeal
and greater imaging variety. The multi-
image screen captures moving subjects
in 4, 9 or 16 sequences of still images.
Digital Effects
The built-in flash
automatically rises up
and fires according to the
brightness of the
surrounding area.
Built-in Flash
Your camcorder incorporates a mega-
pixel CCD. High-resolution still images
can be recorded onto a memory card.
Mega-pixel CCD
Canon’s optical
technology stabilizes
your recordings even in
long telephoto shots.
Optical Image Stabilizer
Allows you to record even in dark
places. The Night mode adjusts
automatically to the optimum shutter
speed, and the Super Night mode
utilizes the Super Night LED to record
bright colourful pictures.
Super Night Mode & Night Mode
Audio Dubbing/AV Insert Editing
You can customize the start up image
and shutter sound of the camcorder.
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Finding Your Way Around the MVX2i
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REC SEARCH
SCREEN
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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 attachment unit (p. 12)
LCD panel
OPEN button (p. 25)
REC (record) SEARCH +
button (p. 37)/ (fast
forward) button (p. 30)/
CARD +button (p. 119, 122)
REC (record) SEARCH –button(p. 37)/
Record review button (p. 37)/
(rewind) button (p. 30)/
CARD –button (p. 119, 122)
DIGITAL EFFECTS button
(p. 63)
Digital effects ON/OFF
button (p. 63)
FOCUS button(p. 79)/
DATA CODE button (p. 84)
EXP (exposure) button
(p. 75)
Enlarge buttons (p. 83)/
Trimming buttons (for direct
printing) (p.138)
Card MIX button (p. 143)/
SLIDE SHOW button (p. 123)
Self-timer button (p. 73)/
REC PAUSE (Line-in) button
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POWER indicator
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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. 71, 100)
Program selector (p. 59)
Card access indicator
(p. 111)
Start/Stop button
(p. 19)
Easy
Recording
Program AE
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Tripod socket (p. 28)
OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 16)
MENU button (p. 39)
Stereo microphone (p. 71, 100)
Built-in speaker (p. 33)
AV (audio/video)
IN/OUT terminal
(p. 34, 93)/
(phones) terminal
(p. 33)
S-video (IN/OUT)
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DC IN 9.5V
IN/OUT
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DV
WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D78
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START
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PHOTO
SELF TIMER
MENU
TV SCREEN
DATA CODE
CARD
AUDIO
MONITOR
REC
PAUSE
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
PAUSE SLOW
REMOTE SET
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AV DV
× 2 button (p. 32)
START/STOP button (p. 18)
MENU button (p. 39)
TV SCREEN button (p. 171)
SELF TIMER button (p. 73)
DATA CODE button (p. 84)
D.EFFECTS (Digital effects)
button (p. 63)
REC PAUSE button (p. 91, 94)
CARD –/+buttons (p. 122)
Transmitter
Zoom buttons (p. 23)
SET button (p. 39)
Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 63)
MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 103)
Controller buttons (p. 40)
Search buttons (p. 87)
SEARCH SELECT button (p. 87)
AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 103)
AUDIO DUB. button (p. 101)
AV INSERT button (p. 99)
REMOTE SET button (p. 49)
AV DV button (p. 96)
+button (p. 31)
–button (p. 31)
FF button (p. 30)
PLAY button (p. 30)
STOP button (p. 30)
SLOW button (p. 31)
REW button (p. 30)
PAUSE button (p. 31)
PHOTO button (p. 54, 111)
SLIDE SHOW button (p. 123)
INDEX SCREEN button (p. 123)
Remote sensor (p. 48)
Tally lamp (p. 21)
Terminal cover
Lens hood (p. 155)
Focus ring (p. 79)
u(LANC) terminal
(p. 89)
Cassette compartment (p. 16)
Cassette compartment cover
(p. 16)
DC IN terminal
(p. 11)
DV IN/OUT terminal
(p. 90)
CHARGE indicator
(p. 12)
Built-in Flash (p. 56)
Super Night LED
(White LED)
(p. 56, 62, 80)
USB terminal
(p. 149)
Enlarge buttons (p. 83)/
Trimming buttons (for direct printing)
(p. 138)
ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 88)

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Powering Your Camcorder
Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to:
Provide power from a household power socket
or
Charge a battery pack
Notes:
• The power adapter converts current from a household power socket
(100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder.
• If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the
TV — move the adapter away from the TV or the aerial cable.
• Do not connect products not expressly recommended to the camcorder’s
DC terminal. Likewise, do not connect products not expressly
recommended to the power adapter.
Connecting the Camcorder to a Household Power Socket
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Use the power adapter to provide your camcorder with instant power from a
household power socket. Always turn the camcorder off before
connecting/removing the power source.
1. Set the POWER switch to OFF.
2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
3. Plug the power cord into a household power socket.
4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal.
5. Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder after use.
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Attaching and Charging the Battery Packs
Your 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 camcorder off before connecting/removing the battery.
1. Set the POWER switch to OFF.
2. Attach the battery to the camcorder.
• Remove the battery pack’s terminal cover.
• Align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, press
lightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
3. Connect the power cord to the adapter and plug it into a
household power socket.
4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder.
• The charge indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress.
Single flashes mean that the battery pack is less than 50% charged.
Double flashes mean that it is more than 50% charged. The indicator
glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged. If the indicator
blinks rapidly and continuously (twice a second), the battery pack may
be defective.
• When the CHARGE indicator flashes, the battery pack is being charged
even if the POWER switch is set to a position other than OFF.
5. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter
from the camcorder, unplug the power cord, and disconnect
the power cord from the adapter.
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6. Remove the battery pack after use.
Press the BATT. RELEASE button and remove the battery.
Note:
• You can find details for using the batteries in the “Notes on Using the
Batteries” ( 157). These notes include charging and recording times and
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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 different 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 with power from your car battery.
3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household power socket.
The Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 includes the following:
1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from
your car battery.
1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable →car’s
cigarette lighter
• Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). 15
minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder).
Charge Adapter Car Battery Cable DC Cable
To car’s
cigarette lighter
Time required for full charge
from car battery or household outlet
BP-512 1 hr. 20 min.
BP-511 (optional) 1 hr. 20 min.
BP-522 (optional) 1 hr. 40 min.
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2. Operate the camcorder with power from 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-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). 15
minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder).
Notes:
• For full details of how to use the CR-560, refer to its instruction manual.
• Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 5°C and 40°C (41°F and
104°F).
• The charging time varies depending on the charging conditions.
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Loading a Cassette
1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.
2. Slide the OPEN/EJECT 5switch (on the bottom of the
camcorder) to release 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.
• The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens.
3. Load or unload the cassette.
• Insert the cassette gently with the window facing the grip belt, and the
REC/SAVE tab up.
• Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.
4. Press the Pmark on the compartment until it clicks, and
wait for the compartment to close.
5. Click the cover back into place.
*Dis a trade mark.
Notes:
• Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or
closing automatically, and do not attempt to close the cover until the
cassette compartment has fully retracted.
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.
• Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use — return it to its case
and store it in a cool, clean, dry place.
• When you turn the camcorder’s power on, vflashes in the display until
you load a cassette.
• With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an
accurate reading ( 172).
PUSH
OPEN/EJECT
Only use videocassettes marked with the Dlogo.*
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Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the
cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labelled
SAVE or ERASE OFF.)
If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode
( 18), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for
approx. 4 seconds and then the vmark flashes in the display.
If you want to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so that the
hole is closed.
SAVE
REC
SAVE
REC
Cassette Memory Function
You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorder.
• To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to
the camcorder — do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape
itself.
• Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced — they
may damage the camcorder.
• Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them
with cellophane tape.
• Handle cassettes with care — dropping them or exposing them to external
shocks may cause internal damage.
• Store cassettes in the provided case, first rewinding them to the start of
the tape and then storing them upright.
• A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use,
affecting information transfer. Therefore, after using a tape about 10
times, be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton bud.
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Basic Recording
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 the LCD or rotate the LCD so
that it faces into the same direction as the lens ( 25).
You may also want to install the backup battery ( 159) in order to set the
date and time display ( 51).
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Before You Start Recording
Recording
1. Press and hold the small button on the POWER switch and
turn the POWER switch to CAMERA.
• The camcorder automatically sets to record pause mode. PAUSE appears
in the display.
• If you have not set the date and time display, SET THE TIME ZONE,
DATE AND TIME appears in the display. For setting the time zone, see
p. 51. For setting the date and time, see p. 53.
• The camcorder power indicator lights up.
• The confirmation beep sounds.
• The camcorder will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode
for more than about 5 minutes. To return to record pause mode, turn
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2. Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TAPE.
• For recording still images onto a memory card, see p. 111. For
recording movies onto a memory card, see p. 116.
3. Load a cassette ( 16).
• Start recording when the tape counter has stopped.
4. Slide the program selector to [.
• This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to
simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments
( 60).
5. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin
recording.
• For still image recording to a cassette, see p. 54.
6. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause
recording.
• The camcorder returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in
the display.
• You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the
start/stop button.
• Replace the lens cap.
• Return the LCD screen flush to the camcorder body.
• Unload the cassette.
• Turn the POWER switch to OFF.
• Disconnect the power source.
Notes:
• To check that the camcorder is recording correctly, make a test recording
first.
• Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon
DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available
digital video head cleaning cassette.
• To close the LCD panel, rotate it vertically until the screen faces you, then
press the LCD panel until it clicks securely closed.
• You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording.
• For tips on how to make better videos, see p. 28.
• For extra recording time, see “Changing the Recording Mode” ( 20).
When You Have Finished Recording

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Mastering
the Basics
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PLAY
(VCR)
CARD
PLAY
(VCR)
TAPE
CAMERA
TAPE
You 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
To change to LP mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP.
Then select REC MODE, set it to LP and close the menu.
Notes:
• Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape,
recording/playback in LP mode may cause image or sound distortion. We
recommend using the SP mode for important recordings.
• We recommend recording in SP mode when you plan to transfer images
taken with the camcorder to your PC.
• If you record in both modes on the same tape, the image may become
distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly.
• If you play back a tape recorded on another digital equipment on this
camcorder, or vice versa, image and sound may become distorted.
It is not possible to dub audio or insert images to a tape that has been
recorded in LP mode.