Canon MVX 1 - User Manual

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Contents2
Getting Started3
Introduction4
Finding Your Way Around5
Mastering the Basics6
Product View6
Powering Your Camcorder8
Connecting the Camcorder to a Mains Outlet8
Attaching and Charging the Battery Packs9
CA-560 Compact Power Adapter10
Using the Charge Adapter11
Loading a Cassette13
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure14
Handling Cassettes14
Cassette Memory14
Basic Recording15
Before You Start Recording15
To Record15
When You Have Finished Recording16
Changing the Recording Mode17
Recording Times17
16:9 (Wide Screen TV Recording)18
About SP and LP Modes18
Turning off the Tally Lamp19
Confirmation/Warning Beeps19
Zooming20
10X Optical Zoom20
200X Digital Zoom20
Using the LCD Screen22
Opening and Closing the LCD Screen22
Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen22
Adjusting the LCD Screen23
About the LCD Screen23
Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording24
Playing Back a Cassette25
Other Playback Modes26
Special Playback26
Playback Pause26
Fast Forward Playback26
Reverse Playback27
Forward X2 Playback27
Reverse X2 Playback27
Built-In Speaker28
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen29
If Your TV Has a SCART Terminal29
If Your TV (or VCR) Has an S-Video Input Terminal30
If Your TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals31
Tips for Making Better Videos32
Holding the Camcorder32
Using a Tripod32
Composition32
Picture Angle33
Camcorder Moves33
Searching and Reviewing While Recording34
Record Search34
Record Review34
Using the Menus35
Cam. Menu35
Play Menu35
C. Cam Menu35
Selecting from the Menus36
List of Menus37
Using the Wireless Controller43
Inserting Batteries43
When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders44
If Your Wireless Controller Isn't Working45
Setting the Date and Time46
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time46
Setting the Clock48
Date and Time Display48
Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette49
Using the Built-In Flash51
Changing the Setting of the Flash51
Returning the Flash to the Body52
Turning the Image Stabilizer off53
Using the Various Recording Programs54
Setting the Program AE Mode55
Easy Recording56
Auto56
Sports56
Portrait56
Spotlight57
Sand & Snow57
Low Light57
Using Digital Effects58
Faders59
Checker60
Window60
Effects60
Operating Faders61
Operating Effects62
Using the Multi-Image Screen63
Operating the Multi-Image Screen63
Audio Recording65
Selecting the Audio Mode65
External Microphone65
Wind Screen66
Setting the Self-Timer67
Using the VL-3 Video Light69
Using the DM-50 Microphone70
Adjusting Exposure Manually71
Exposure Lock71
Exposure Adjustment71
Setting the Shutter Speed73
Guidelines for Shooting Using High Shutter Speeds74
Recommended Shutter Speeds When Shooting74
Adjusting Focus Manually75
Focus Lock75
Manual Focus75
Setting the White Balance76
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data78
Selecting Date/Time78
Setting the Data Code79
Six-Second Auto Date80
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)81
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position82
Editing to a VCR83
Preparations83
Editing83
LANC Terminal83
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment84
Mvx1I85
Dubbing86
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder-Analog Line-In88
Recording over Existing Scenes - AV Insert Editing90
The Tape in the Mvx1I91
The Playback Tape91
Tv91
Audio Dubbing93
To Connect an External Microphone93
To Connect Other Audio Equipment95
Setting the Audio MIX98
Selecting Audio Output Channels99
Connecting to a PC100
Memory Card Introduction101
Inserting and Removing the Memory Card102
Selecting the Recording Image Quality102
Selecting the Recording Image Resolution103
File Numbers104
Turn off the Shutter Sound104
Recording Still Images to a Memory Card105
Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image107
Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image108
Viewing Still Images109
Single Image109
Card Jump Function110
Slide Show110
Index Screen110
Settings of the Still Image Recorded to a Memory Card111
Preventing Accidental Erasure111
Marking a Still for Printing111
Card Photo Review112
Erasing Still Images112
File Operation113
Protecting an Image While Viewing an Index Screen114
Making a Still Image for Printing115
Marking an Image for Printing While Viewing an Index Screen115
Erasing All Print Marks116
Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette119
Chroma119
Luminance Key120
MIX Level120
Select121
On/Off121
For Movies121
Copying Still Images from a Cassette123
Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette124
Formatting a Memory Card125
Other Information and Precautions126
Memory Card Operating Precautions126
Sample Images127
Chroma Key127
Preparing the Camcorder129
Adjust the Viewfinder129
Attaching the Lens Hood129
Prepare the Lens Cap130
Fasten the Grip Belt130
Notes on Using the Batteries131
Charging and Recording Times131
How Much Power Is Left?132
When to Recharge132
Taking Care of the Battery Pack132
Installing the Backup Battery133
Maintenance134
Cautions134
Storage135
Viewfinder135
Lcd135
Camcorder Body and Lens135
Using the Camcorder Abroad136
Video Heads136
Power Sources136
TV Palyback136
Condensation137
Protecting the Camcorder from Condensation137
What Happens When Condensation Is Detected137
Troubleshooting138
Memory Card Operations140
System Diagram142
Optional Accessories143
Screen Displays146
Turning off the LCD Screen Displays146
Caution Phrases151
Specifications153
Index155
Menu at a Glance158

Brand	Canon
Model	MVX 1
Category	Camcorder
Language	English

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