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Introduction
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Reference Guide ..............................................................................................................3
Thank You for Choosing a Canon ................................................................................7
Introducing the MVX10i ................................................................................................8
Components Guide ........................................................................................................9
Mastering the Basics
Preparations
Using a Household Power Source ..............................................................................13
Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................14
Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................17
Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................18
Loading a Cassette ........................................................................................................19
Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................21
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................22
Basic Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................25
Zooming ........................................................................................................................27
Using the LCD Screen....................................................................................................29
Searching and Reviewing when Recording ..............................................................32
Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................33
Basic Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................34
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................37
Using the Full Range of Features
General
Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................41
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..........................................................................47
Customizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................48
Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................49
Recording
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................51
Recording Still Images on the Tape ............................................................................52
Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................................................54
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................57
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................61
Using the Multi-Image Screen ....................................................................................67
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer ................................................................................69
Recording With the Self-Timer....................................................................................70
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................71
Manual Adjustments
Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................74
Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................76
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