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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.

Operating modes (see below)

Menu item showing at its default position

Button and switches to be operated

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About the Operating Modes

The operating modes are determined by the position of the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch.

	Operating Mode		POWER Switch	TAPE/CARD Switch
			CAMERA							(TAPE)
	CAMERA
			PLAY (VCR)							(TAPE)
	PLAY (VCR)
			CAMERA							(CARD)
	CARD CAMERA
			PLAY (VCR)							(CARD)
	CARD PLAY

CAMERA : Function can be used in this mode.

CAMERA : Function cannot be used in this mode.

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Trademark Acknowledgements

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•Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.

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•HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC).

•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		E
Additional Information
System Diagram..........................................................................................	149
Optional Accessories...................................................................................	150
Specifications...............................................................................................	153
Index............................................................................................................	155
			Introduction

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Checking Supplied Accessories

CA-570 Compact	NB-2LH Battery Pack		WL-D85 Wireless		Lithium Button Battery
Power Adapter			Controller		CR2025 for Wireless
(incl. power cord)					Controller

Lens Cap and Lens	SS-900 Shoulder Strap STV-250N Stereo				PC-A10 SCART
Cap Cord			Video Cable		Adapter*

IFC-300PCU USB		MMC-16M		DIGITAL VIDEO
Cable		MultiMediaCard		SOLUTION DISK
				For Windows
				For Macintosh

* Europe only.

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Components Guide

MVX45i/MVX40i/MVX40

Left side view

Right side view

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Focus ring (	52)
FUNC. button (		56)
SET dial (	40, 56, 70)
Speaker (	40)
Memory card slot (		20)
FOCUS button (		52) /
DATA CODE button (			84)
EXP button (	51) /
END SEARCH button (			85)
Mode dial (	44)
(self-timer) button (			54) /
REC PAUSE button* (			106, 108)
RESET button (		136)
(flash) button (		91) /
/ (play/pause) button (				37)
REC SEARCH – button (			30) /
(record review) button (				30) /
(rewind) button (			37) /
CARD – button (		39)

* MVX45i/MVX40i only.

REC SEARCH + button ( 30) / (fast forward) button ( 38) /

CARD + button ( 39)

DRIVE MODE button ( 95) / (stop) button ( 37) /

AUDIO LEVEL button ( 77)

MENU button ( 70)

D.EFFECTS button ( 61)

LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 24)

Terminal cover

DC IN terminal ( 16)

Power switch ( 3, 135)

MIC terminal ( 55)

AV terminal ( 41) / (phones) terminal ( 40)

DV terminal ( 105, 108, 129)

Grip belt ( 21)

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Front view

Back view

Flash ( 91)

Mini video light (assist lamp)* ( 53)

Terminal cover

Stereo microphone

Remote sensor ( 23)

USB terminal ( 118, 131)

S-video terminal ( 43)

Viewfinder ( 21)

Dioptric adjustment lever ( 21)

LCD screen ( 24)

* MVX45i only.

OPEN button ( 24)

Card access indicator ( 31)

BATTERY RELEASE button ( 16)

LIGHT button* ( 53)

CHARGE indicator ( 16)

POWER indicator

Start/stop button ( 28, 31)

UNLOCK button ( 135)

Serial number

Battery attachment unit ( 16)

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Top view

Bottom view

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(print/share) button ( 119, 132)

TAPE/CARD switch ( 3)

PHOTO button ( 31)

Zoom lever ( 34)

Advanced accessory shoe ( 55)

Accessory shoe ( 55)

Cassette compartment ( 19)

OPEN/EJECT switch ( 19)

Cassette compartment cover ( 19)

Strap mount ( 22)

Tripod socket ( 36)

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Wireless Controller WL-D85

START/

STOP PHOTO ZOOM

CARD

DATE SEARCH

REW PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE SLOW

ZERO SET

AUDIO DUB. MEMORY TV SCREEN

WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D85

Transmitter

START/STOP button ( 28, 31)

CARD –/+ buttons ( 39)

DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 87)

REW button ( 37)

–/ button ( 38)

PAUSE button ( 38)

SLOW button ( 38)

AUDIO DUB. button ( 113)

ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 86)

PHOTO button ( 31)

Zoom buttons ( 34)

PLAY button ( 37)

FF button ( 38)

STOP button ( 37)

+/ button ( 38)

x 2 button ( 38)

TV SCREEN button ( 73)

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Screen Displays

Screen Displays during Recording/Playback

CAMERA Mode

Recording Program ( 44)

White balance ( 58)

Image effect ( 60)

Digital effects ( 61)

Condensation warning ( 139)

Still image quality/size ( 90)

Remote sensor mode ( 74)

Mini video light* ( 53)

Flash ( 91)

* 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)

Remaining battery charge ( 29)

Wind screen ( 79)

Microphone attenuator ( 78)

Audio mode ( 73)

Widescreen mode ( 80) /

Headphones ( 78)

Remaining card capacity for still images ( 90)

Audio level indicator ( 77)

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PLAY (VCR) 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

/

: Fast forward playback/

/

: Playback pause (

38)

: Pause

rewind playback (

38)

/

: Date search (

87)

: Stop

x2

/

x2: x2 playback

(

38)

: Zero set memory (

86)

/

: Eject

x1

/

x1: x1 playback (

38)

/

: Audio dubbing (

113)

: Play

/

: Slow playback (

38)

: Fast

/

: Frame advance playback/

forward

frame reverse playback

(

38)

: Rewind

CARD CAMERA Mode

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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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.	BATTERY
		RELEASE button
Charging the Battery Pack
1.	Connect the power cord to the
	adapter.	CHARGE	DC IN terminal
		indicator

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.

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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	E
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.	Preparation
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.

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.

*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.

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Step 2: Loading a Cassette
Use only videocassettes marked with the			logo.
1.	Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and		Tape protection tab	E
	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.			Preparation
4.	to retract automatically and close
	Wait for the cassette compartment
	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.

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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.

Card access indicator

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.

Protect switch

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Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)	E

1.Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed.

2. Pull out the viewfinder.

3. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever.

4. Push the viewfinder back in.

Attaching the Lens Cap

1.Attach the cord to the lens cap.

2.Pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord.

Press the buttons on the lens cap when attaching/removing it. Hook the lens cap on the grip belt while you are recording, and place it over the lens when you have finished.

Preparation

Fastening the Grip Belt

Hold the camcorder with your right hand and adjust the belt with your left.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb.

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.

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Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller

Inserting the Battery	E

The wireless controller operates with a lithium button battery CR2025.

1. Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder.

2. Place the lithium button battery
with the + side facing up.	Tab

3. Insert the battery holder.

Preparation

Using the Wireless Controller

Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.

The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight.

If the wireless controller does not work, check if the remote sensor is set to

[OFF ] ( 74).

When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be operated in very close range, replace the battery.

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Step 6: Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

Press the OPEN button and open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

•You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees.

•You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen).

You can rotate the LCD panel to allow the subject to monitor the screen while you use the viewfinder. It is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self-timer.

LCD Backlight

You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bright by pressing the LCD BACKLIGHT button. This is useful for outdoor recordings.

LCD BACKLIGHT button

Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button.

The brightness changes with each press of the button.

This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen.

When using a battery pack, the camcorder retains the setting even if you change the position of the POWER switch.

The battery usage time shortens when the LCD screen is set brighter.

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Step 7: Changing the Display

Language

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The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean or Japanese.

MENU

DISPLAY SETUP/ LANGUAGE •••ENGLISH

( 70)

1.Turn the POWER switch to CAMERA or PLAY (VCR).

2.Press the MENU button.

3.Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/] and press the SET dial.

4. Turn the SET dial to select [LANGUAGE] and press the SET dial.

5.	Turn the SET dial to select a language and press the SET dial.		Preparation
6.	Press the MENU button.
	If you have mistakenly changed the language, follow the	mark next to the
	menu item to change the setting.

The displays “ ” and “” at the bottom of the screen refer to the button names on the camcorder and will not change when you change the language.

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Step 8: Setting the Time Zone, Date

and Time

Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

MENU

SYSTEM T.ZONE/DST•••PARIS

( 70)

1. Turn the POWER switch to CAMERA or PLAY (VCR).

2. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

3. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the SET dial.

4. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press the SET dial.

The time zone setting appears (see table on the next page). The default setting is Paris.

5.Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone and press the SET dial.

To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the next to the area.

Setting the Date and Time

MENU			SYSTEM		D/TIME SET••• 1.JAN.2005
(		70)			12:00 AM

6. Turn the SET dial to select [D/TIME SET] and press the SET dial.

The year display starts to flash.

7. Turn the SET dial to select the year, and press the SET dial.

•The next part of the display starts flashing.

•Set the month, day, hours and minutes in the same way.

8. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock.

When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may become discharged, and the date/time setting may be canceled. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery ( 145).

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Time Zones

Once you have set time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock each time
you travel to another time zone. Just set the time zone to the one of your destination, and	E
the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock.

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		19	20
						2
		18			24
		17						3		6		7		9
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15
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14
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1		LONDON	20 21	22	23 24	1	13	3	WELLGTN (Wellington)						10	11 12 13
14 15	16 17 18 19						2		4	5	6	7	8	9
No.		Time zone					No.		Time zone
2		PARIS					14		SAMOA
3		CAIRO					15		HONOLU. (Honolulu)
4		MOSCOW					16		ANCHOR. (Anchorage)
5		DUBAI					17		L.A. (Los Angeles)
6		KARACHI					18		DENVER
7		DACCA					19		CHICAGO
8		BANGKOK					20		N.Y. (New York)
9		H. KONG (Hong Kong)					21		CARACAS
10		TOKYO					22		RIO (Rio de Janeiro)
11		SYDNEY					23		FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha)
12		SOLOMON					24		AZORES

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Recording Movies on a Tape

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 147).

1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.

•Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to .

• The POWER indicator lights up.

2. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.

Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.

When You Have Finished Recording

1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

2. Close the LCD panel.

3. Replace the lens cap.

4. Unload the cassette.

5. Disconnect the power source.

Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording.

When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorder off.

Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder instead.

When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts), sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level. This is not a malfunction. The audio recording level can also be adjusted manually ( 77).

The camcorder enters stop mode after 4 minutes 30 seconds when left in record pause mode to protect tape and video heads.

In stop mode, press the start/stop button to start recording and press the

(self-timer) button to go into record pause mode.

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When powered by a battery pack, the camcorder shuts off after 5 minutes

when the camcorder is left without any operation to save power ( 74). Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, “ AUTO

POWER OFF” appears in the center of the screen. If the camcorder shuts off, turn the POWER switch to OFF and back on again.

About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

Screen Displays during Recording

Time Code

Indicates the recording time in hours, minutes and seconds.

Remaining tape

Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes. “” moves during recording. “ END” flashes when the tape reaches the end.

•When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear.

•Depending on the type of the tape, the indication may not be displayed correctly.

Remaining battery charge

The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack.

•“” starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty.

•When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying “”.

•The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the condition under which battery pack and camcorder are used.

Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.

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Recording	Functions Basic

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Reviewing and Searching when Recording

You can review the last few seconds of your recording (record review). You can also play back the tape to locate the point where you wish to begin recording (record search).

REC SEARCH – button/ (record review) button

REC SEARCH + button

Record Review

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

In record pause mode:

Press and release the (record review) button.

The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds, and returns to record pause mode.

Record Search

CAMERA	PLAY (VCR)	CARD CAMERA	CARD PLAY
In record pause mode:
Press and hold the REC SEARCH + button (forward) or
– button (reverse).

• Release the button at the point you wish to begin recording.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

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