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Using this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon MVX45i/MVX40i/MVX40. Please read this manual
carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.
Symbols and References Used in This Manual
: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
: Reference page number.
Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.
[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the MVX45i.
About the Operating Modes
The operating modes are determined by the position of the POWER switch and the
TAPE/CARD switch.
: Function can be used in this mode.
: Function cannot be used in this mode.
Operating Mode POWER Switch TAPE/CARD Switch
CAMERA (TAPE)
PLAY (VCR) (TAPE)
CAMERA (CARD)
PLAY (VCR) (CARD)
Operating modes (see below)
Button and switches to be operated
Menu item showing at its default position
CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
CARD CAMERA
CARD PLAY
CAMERA
CAMERA

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Trademark Acknowledgements
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or other countries.
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United States and other countries.
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• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective companies.

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Using this Manual............................................................................................3
Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................8
Components Guide..........................................................................................9
Screen Displays.............................................................................................13
Preparation
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................16
Step 2: Loading a Cassette ...........................................................................19
Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................20
Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder..................................................................21
Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................23
Step 6: Adjusting the LCD Screen.................................................................24
Step 7: Changing the Display Language .......................................................25
Step 8: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................26
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape.........................................................................28
Recording on a Memory Card .......................................................................31
Zooming.........................................................................................................34
Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................36
Playback
Playing Back a Tape......................................................................................37
Playing Back a Memory Card........................................................................39
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................40
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................41
Advanced Functions
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................44
Using the Super Night Mode ...................................................46
Using the Special Scene Modes .............................................................47
Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................48
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................49
Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode.......................................................50
Recording
Adjusting Exposure Manually ........................................................................51
Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................52
Using the Mini Video Light...........................................................53
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................54
Recording with an External Microphone........................................................55
Changing the Settings (1)
Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button ..............................................56
List of Menu Items (FUNC.)...........................................................................57
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................58
Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................60
Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................61
Changing the Settings (2)
Changing the Settings with the MENU Button...............................................70

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List of Menu Items (MENU) ...........................................................................71
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ........................................................76
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level.............................................................77
Using the Wind Screen..................................................................................79
Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................80
Changing the My Camera Settings................................................................81
Playback
Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................83
Displaying the Data Code..............................................................................84
End Search....................................................................................................85
Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..............................................................86
Date Search...................................................................................................87
Digital Camera Functions
Selecting the Image Quality/Size...................................................................88
Simultaneous Recording on Tape and Memory Card....................................90
Using the Flash..............................................................................................91
Selecting the Metering Method......................................................................93
Changing the focusing method......................................................................94
Selecting the Drive Mode ..............................................................................95
Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) ......................................97
Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording ..............................................99
Playing Back/Searching Images..................................................................100
Protecting Images........................................................................................102
Erasing Images............................................................................................103
Formatting a Memory Card..........................................................................104
Editing
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device ...............................................105
Analog Line-in Recording..........................................106
DV Dubbing...............................................................108
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals
(Analog-Digital Converter) ........................................................................ 111
Audio Dubbing.............................................................................................113
Recording from the Tape on a Memory Card ..............................................116
Printing
Printing Still Images.....................................................................................118
Selecting the Print Settings .........................................................................121
Trimming Settings........................................................................................126
Printing with Print Order Settings ................................................................127
Connecting to a PC
Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer ............................................129
Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer......................................131
Direct Transfer (Windows OS only) .............................................................132
Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order)...........................................134
Using the NETWORK Mode (DV Messenger Version 2).............................135
Trouble?
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................136
List of Messages..........................................................................................140

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Do’s & Don’ts
Handling Precautions ..................................................................................143
Cleaning the Video Heads...........................................................................147
Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................148
Additional Information
System Diagram ..........................................................................................149
Optional Accessories...................................................................................150
Specifications...............................................................................................153
Index............................................................................................................155

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Checking Supplied Accessories
* Europe only.
CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)
NB-2LH Battery Pack WL-D85 Wireless
Controller
Lithium Button Battery
CR2025 for Wireless
Controller
Lens Cap and Lens
Cap Cord
SS-900 Shoulder Strap STV-250N Stereo
Video Cable
PC-A10 SCART
Adapter*
IFC-300PCU USB
Cable
MMC-16M
MultiMediaCard
DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION DISK
For Windows
For Macintosh

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Components Guide
MVX45i/MVX40i/MVX40
* MVX45i/MVX40i only.
Focus ring ( 52) REC SEARCH + button ( 30) /
(fast forward) button ( 38) /
CARD + button ( 39)
FUNC. button ( 56)
SET dial ( 40, 56, 70)
Speaker ( 40) DRIVE MODE button ( 95) /
(stop) button ( 37) /
AUDIO LEVEL button ( 77)
Memory card slot ( 20)
FOCUS button ( 52) /
DATA CODE button ( 84) MENU button ( 70)
EXP button ( 51) /
END SEARCH button ( 85)
D.EFFECTS button ( 61)
LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 24)
Mode dial ( 44) Terminal cover
(self-timer) button ( 54) /
REC PAUSE button* ( 106, 108)
DC IN terminal ( 16)
Power switch ( 3, 135)
RESET button ( 136) MIC terminal ( 55)
(flash) button ( 91) /
/ (play/pause) button ( 37)
AV terminal ( 41) /
(phones) terminal ( 40)
REC SEARCH – button ( 30) /
(record review) button ( 30) /
(rewind) button ( 37) /
CARD – button ( 39)
DV terminal ( 105, 108, 129)
Grip belt ( 21)
Left side view
Right side view

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* MVX45i only.
Flash ( 91) OPEN button ( 24)
Mini video light (assist lamp)* ( 53) Card access indicator ( 31)
Terminal cover BATTERY RELEASE button ( 16)
Stereo microphone LIGHT button* ( 53)
Remote sensor ( 23) CHARGE indicator ( 16)
USB terminal ( 118, 131) POWER indicator
S-video terminal ( 43) Start/stop button ( 28, 31)
Viewfinder ( 21) UNLOCK button ( 135)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 21) Serial number
LCD screen ( 24) Battery attachment unit ( 16)
Front view
Back view

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(print/share) button ( 119, 132) Cassette compartment ( 19)
TAPE/CARD switch ( 3) OPEN/EJECT switch ( 19)
PHOTO button ( 31) Cassette compartment cover ( 19)
Zoom lever ( 34) Strap mount ( 22)
Advanced accessory shoe ( 55)
Accessory shoe ( 55)
Tripod socket ( 36)
Top view
Bottom view

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Wireless Controller WL-D85
Transmitter ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 86)
START/STOP button ( 28, 31) PHOTO button ( 31)
CARD –/+ buttons ( 39) Zoom buttons ( 34)
DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 87) PLAY button ( 37)
REW button ( 37) FF button ( 38)
–/ button ( 38) STOP button ( 37)
PAUSE button ( 38) +/ button ( 38)
SLOW button ( 38) x 2 button ( 38)
AUDIO DUB. button ( 113) TV SCREEN button ( 73)
WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D85
START/
STOP PHOTO ZOOM
CARD
DATE SEARCH
REW PLAY FF
STOP
PAUSE SLOW
AUDIO DUB.
ZERO SET
MEMORY
TV SCREEN

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Screen Displays
Screen Displays during Recording/Playback
CAMERA Mode
* MVX45i only.
AF/AE locked during still image recording
(90)
Accessory connected to the Advanced
Accessory Shoe*
Zoom ( 34)
Self-timer ( 54)
Manual focus ( 52)
Image stabilizer ( 71)
Recording mode ( 76)
Tape operation ( 14)
Time code ( 29)
Remaining tape ( 29)
Recording Program ( 44) Remaining battery charge ( 29)
White balance ( 58) Wind screen ( 79)
Image effect ( 60) Microphone attenuator ( 78)
Digital effects ( 61) Audio mode ( 73)
Condensation warning ( 139) Widescreen mode ( 80) /
Headphones ( 78)Still image quality/size ( 90)
Remote sensor mode ( 74) Remaining card capacity for still images
(90)Mini video light* ( 53)
Flash ( 91) Audio level indicator ( 77)

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PLAY (VCR) Mode
CARD CAMERA Mode
12 bit audio ( 115)
End search ( 85)
Movie size ( 116)
Still image quality/size ( 116)
Data code ( 84)
Volume level of built-in speaker or
headphones ( 40)
Tape operation
: Record
: Pause
: Stop
: Eject
: Play
: Fast
forward
: Rewind
/ : Fast forward playback/
rewind playback ( 38)
x2 / x2: x2 playback ( 38)
x1 / x1: x1 playback ( 38)
/ : Slow playback ( 38)
/ : Frame advance playback/
frame reverse playback ( 38)
/ : Playback pause ( 38)
/ : Date search ( 87)
/ : Zero set memory ( 86)
/ : Audio dubbing ( 113)
Metering mode ( 93)
White balance ( 58)
Image effect ( 60)
Drive mode ( 95)
Digital effects ( 61)
Movie size ( 88)
Still image quality/size ( 88)
Camcorder shake warning ( 71)
Remaining card capacity for movies
Remaining card capacity for still images

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CARD PLAY Mode
Protect mark ( 102)
File number ( 72)
Number of images
Still image size
Data code ( 84)
Movie size/playback time

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Preparation
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply
The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or connected to a household power
source. Charge the battery pack before use.
Attaching the Battery Pack
1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.
2. Move the viewfinder upward.
3. Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
• Remove the terminal cover of the
battery pack.
• Press lightly and slide it in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
To remove the battery pack:
1. Move the viewfinder upward.
2. Press the BATTERY RELEASE
button and slide the battery pack
upward.
Charging the Battery Pack
1. Connect the power cord to the
adapter.
2. Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
3. Connect the power adapter to the
camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. It
glows steadily when charging is complete.
To remove the power adapter:
1. Disconnect the power adapter
from the camcorder.
2. Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet.
3. Disconnect the power cord from
the adapter.
BATTERY
RELEASE button
DC IN terminal
CHARGE
indicator

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Using a Household Power Source
Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without worrying about the
battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be
consumed.
1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.
2. Connect the power cord to the
power adapter.
3. Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
4. Connect the power adapter to the
camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.
Do not connect any products that are not expressly recommended to the
camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the power adapter.
You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use. This is not a
malfunction.
Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack.
Charging may stop. The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the
CHARGE indicator glows steady. The battery pack may also not be charged
correctly when a power outage occurs during charging. Remove the battery
pack and attach it back to the camcorder.
When the power adapter or battery pack is defective, the CHARGE indicator
flashes rapidly (at about 2 flashes/second) and charging stops.
The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status.
0-50%: Flashes once every second
More than 50%: Flashes twice every second
100%: Glows steadily

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Charging, Recording and Playback Times
Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or
playback conditions.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop,
zooming, power on/off.
We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and
30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F
to 104 °F), the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly and charging stops.
A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike
conventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it
before charging.
To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record
pause mode.
We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you
think you might need.
Battery Pack NB-2LH NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14
Charging Time 140 min. 125 min. 220 min. 260 min.
Max. Recording Time
Viewfinder 85 min. 70 min. 145 min. 185 min.
LCD normal 80 min. 65 min. 140 min. 175 min.
bright 75 min. 60 min. 130 min. 165 min.
Typical Recording Time*
Viewfinder 45 min. 35 min. 80 min. 100 min.
LCD normal 45 min. 35 min. 80 min. 100 min.
bright 40 min. 35 min. 75 min. 95 min.
Playback Time 115 min. 90 min. 200 min. 245 min.

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Step 2: Loading a Cassette
Use only videocassettes marked with the logo.
1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and
open the cassette compartment
cover.
The cassette compartment opens
automatically.
2. Load the cassette.
• Load the cassette with the window
facing the grip belt.
• Unload the cassette by pulling it straight
out.
3. Press the mark on the
cassette compartment until it
clicks.
4. Wait for the cassette compartment
to retract automatically and close
the cassette compartment cover.
Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing
automatically, or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment
has fully retracted.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.
If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/
unloaded even if the POWER switch is set to OFF.
Tape protection tab

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Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card
This camcorder is for use with MultiMediaCards and SD Memory Cards only.
Inserting the Card
1. Set the POWER switch to OFF.
2. Open the cover.
3. Insert the memory card straight all
the way into the memory card slot.
4. Close the cover.
Do not close the cover forcefully without
having the card correctly inserted.
Removing the Card
Do not forcefully remove the memory card without first pushing it in.
1. Turn off the camcorder.
Make sure that the card access indicator
is not flashing before you turn off the
camcorder.
2. Open the cover.
3. Push the memory card to release
it. Remove the memory card.
4. Close the cover.
Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card.
Otherwise, it may result in data damage.
If you use memory cards other than the supplied one, make sure to format them
with the camcorder ( 104).
The SD Memory Card has a protect switch to prevent
accidental erasure.
Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory
cards.
Card access
indicator
Protect switch