Canon MVX 200 User Manual
Digital Video Camcorder
Mini
Digital
Video
Cassette
Digital Video Software Version 11
Instruction Manual
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If you are using Windows operating system, use the supplied
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.
If you are using Macintosh operating system, use the supplied
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.
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camcorder to a computer, and download images from a memory card to a
computer. For more detailed operational instructions, refer to the PDF format
manual provided on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows or
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION .DISK For Macintosh
DV Network Software Version 2
Instruction Manual (Installation and Preparation)
This software is for use with Windows® XP only.
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Instruction Manual
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English
Introduction
Basic Functions
Advanced
Functions
Please read also the following instruction
manuals.
• Digital Video Software
•DV Network Software
Editing
Using a
Memory Card
Direct
Printing
Transferring
Images
Additional
Information
PAL
2
Important Usage Instructions
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.
• Use of CV-150F/CV-250F DV cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirement
of EMC Directive.
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.
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Using this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon MVX250i/MVX200i/MVX200. Please read this
manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.
Change the display language before you begin ( 75).
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 MVX250i.
: Function can be used in this mode.
: Function cannot be used in this mode.
Trademark Acknowledgements
• Canon and Bubble Jet are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.
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•Windows
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and/or other countries.
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CAMERA
CAMERA
Operating Mode POWER Switch TAPE/CARD Switch
CAMERA CAMERA b (TAPE)
PLAY (VCR) PLAY (VCR) b (TAPE)
CARD CAMERA CAMERA (CARD)
CARD PLAY PLAY (VCR) (CARD)
Button and switches to be operated
Menu item and its default setting
Operating modes (see below)
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when
you have replaced the backup battery.
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
( 38)
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the
SET dial.
3. 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.
CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERA
T.ZONE/DST•••PARISSYSTEM
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions ........................................................................................2
Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................3
Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................................6
Components Guide ........................................................................................................7
Basic Functions
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply........................................................................................11
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ....................................................................................14
Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................15
Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................16
Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................18
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................19
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................22
Zooming ........................................................................................................................27
Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................29
Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................30
Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................................32
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................33
Advanced Functions
Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................37
Recording
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................44
Using the Night Modes ................................................................................................47
Skin Detail Function......................................................................................................49
Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................50
Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................51
Setting the White Balance ..........................................................................................53
Setting the Shutter Speed............................................................................................55
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................................57
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................58
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................59
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................61
Playback
Magnifying the Image ................................................................................................68
Displaying the Data Code ..........................................................................................69
End Search......................................................................................................................71
Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..........................................................................72
Date Search ....................................................................................................................73
Other Functions
Customizing the Camcorder........................................................................................74
Changing the Display Language ................................................................................75
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Changing the Remote Sensor Mode..........................................................................76
Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................77
Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional)..........................................79
Editing
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device ............................................................81
Recording from Analog Video Devices
(VCR, TV or Camcorder)............................................................................................83
Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)..............84
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals
(Analog-Digital Converter) ......................................................................................86
Audio Dubbing..............................................................................................................88
Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable ......................................91
Using a Memory Card
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ..................................................................92
Selecting the Image Quality/Size ................................................................................93
File Numbers ..................................................................................................................95
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card ................................................................96
Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording ......................................................100
Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card..............................................101
Selecting the Focusing Point ....................................................................................103
Selecting the Drive Mode ..........................................................................................104
Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) ................................................106
Playing Back a Memory Card ....................................................................................108
Protecting Images ......................................................................................................111
Erasing Images ............................................................................................................112
Combining Images (Card Mix) ..................................................................................113
Formatting a Memory Card ......................................................................................117
Creating a Start-up Image ........................................................................................118
Direct Printing
Printing Still Images ....................................................................................................119
Selecting the Print Settings........................................................................................122
Trimming Settings ......................................................................................................127
Printing with Print Order Settings............................................................................128
Transferring Images
Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable ......................................................130
Direct Transfer ..............................................................................131
Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) ......................................................134
Additional Information
About the NETWORK Mode ....................................................................................135
Screen Displays ............................................................................................................136
List of Messages ..........................................................................................................139
Maintenance/Others ..................................................................................................142
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................148
System Diagram ..........................................................................................................151
Optional Accessories ..................................................................................................152
Specifications ..............................................................................................................155
Index ............................................................................................................................157
Windows OS Only
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Checking Supplied Accessories
WL-D83 Wireless
Controller
Two AA (R6) Batteries Lens Cap and Lens
Cap Cord
Lithium Button
Battery CR1616
STV-250N Stereo
Video Cable
CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)
PC-A10 SCART
Adapter*
IFC-300PCU USB Cable SDC-8M SD Memory
Card (containing
sample images)
SS-900 Shoulder Strap
NB-2LH Battery Pack
DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION DISK
For Windows
For Macintosh
* Not supplied in Oceania and China.
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Components Guide
MVX250i/MVX200i/MVX200
CARD
SET dial ( 37)
MENU button ( 37)
Backup battery
compartment ( 15)
FOCUS button ( 51) /
(play/pause) button ( 30)
(stop) button ( 30)
NIGHT MODE button ( 47) /
EXP button ( 50) /
END SEARCH button ( 71)
CARD MIX button ( 113) /
(stitch assist) button ( 106) /
SLIDE SHOW button ( 109)
DRIVE MODE button ( 104) /
REC PAUSE button* ( 83)
Card access indicator ( 96)
Battery attachment unit
( 11)
b
Using a memory card
Using a tape
TAPE/CARD switch ( 3)
BATTERY RELEASE button
( 11)
Memory card slot ( 92)
Serial number
OPEN
button
( 22)
LCD screen ( 22)
(self-timer)
button ( 57) /
DATA CODE
button ( 69)
DIGITAL EFFECTS
button ( 61)
DIGITAL EFFECTS
ON/OFF button ( 61)
REC SEARCH + button ( 26) /
(fast forward) button ( 30) /
CARD
+ button ( 108)
REC SEARCH – button ( 26) /
(record review) button ( 26) /
(rewind) button ( 30) /
CARD
– button ( 108)
* MVX250i/MVX200i only.
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CAMERA
OFF
PLAY(VCR)
NETWORK
C
AM
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CAMERA
(VCR)
PLAYPLAY
NETWORKNETWORK
POWERPOWER
Program AE
Easy recording
Program selector ( 45)
PHOTO button ( 96)
Advanced Accessory shoe
( 79, 154)
(print/share) button ( 120, 131)
Accessory shoe ( 153)
Zoom lever ( 27)
Dioptric adjustment
lever ( 16)
Viewfinder protect
cover ( 143)
Viewfinder ( 16)
Strap mount ( 17)
Start/stop button
( 22, 101)
Power switch ( 3, 135)
Grip belt ( 16)
Strap mount ( 17)
Built-in speaker ( 32)
Cassette compartment ( 14)
Cassette compartment
cover ( 14)
OPEN/EJECT switch ( 14)
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S
DV
Stereo microphone ( 88)
Remote sensor ( 18)
DV terminal ( 81, 91)
S-video terminal ( 35)
AV terminal ( 32) /
(phones) terminal
( 32, 60)
USB terminal ( 119, 130)
Assist lamp (White LED)*
( 47)
Terminal cover
Tripod socket ( 29)
MIC terminal* ( 60, 88)
CHARGE indicator ( 11)
S
DC IN terminal ( 11)
Terminal cover
* MVX250i only.
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WT
WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D83
START
/STOP
PHOTO
ZOOM
SELF T. D.EFFECTS
ON/OFF
SET
MENU
TV SCREEN
REW
PAUSE
AV DV
REMOTE SET
SLOW
2
PLAY
STOP
FF
ZERO SET
MEMORY
REC
PAUSE
12bit
AUDIO OUT
DATE SEARCH
DATA CODE
AUDIO DUB.
SLIDE SHOW
CARD
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@3
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Zoom buttons ( 27)
Select buttons ( 37)
PHOTO button ( 96)
START/STOP button ( 22, 101)
SELF T. button ( 57)
D. EFFECTS button, ON/OFF button ( 61)
TV SCREEN button ( 136)
DATA CODE button ( 69)
DATE SEARCH -/+ buttons ( 73)
ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 72)
12bit AUDIO OUT button ( 90)
AUDIO DUB. button ( 89)
REC PAUSE button ( 83)*
AV DV button ( 87)*
REMOTE SET button ( 76)
Transmitter
MENU button ( 37)
SET button ( 37)
CARD buttons ( 108)
SLIDE SHOW button ( 109)
REW button ( 30)
PLAY button ( 30)
FF button ( 30)
button ( 31)
STOP button ( 30)
button ( 31)
PAUSE button ( 31)
SLOW button ( 31)
2 button ( 31)
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@2
@3
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@6
@7
@8
@9
!6
!7
WL-D83 Wireless Controller
* MVX250i/MVX200i only.
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Preparing the Power Supply
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.
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.
4. When charging is complete,
disconnect the power adapter from
the camcorder. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet and
disconnect it from the adapter.
5. Remove the battery pack after use.
Press the BATTERY RELEASE button to remove the battery.
CAMERA
NETWORK
POWER
OFF
CHARGE
indicator
DC IN terminal
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Using a Household Power Source
The LCD screen's backlight is brighter when the camcorder is powered from a
household power source.
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.
❍ If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the
adapter away from the TV or the aerial cable.
❍ 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
(VCR)
NETWORK
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POWER
CAMERA
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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. Actual time may be shorter.
❍ We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 ˚C and
30 ˚C. Outside the temperature range of 0 ˚C to 40 ˚C, 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.
❍ We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you
think you might need.
❍ To conserve battery charge, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in
record pause mode.
NB-2LH NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14
Charging Time 115 min. 110 min. 180 min. 210 min.
Max. Recording
Viewfinder
115 min. 95 min. 200 min. 240 min.
Time
LCD 90 min. 75 min. 150 min. 190 min.
Typical Recording
Viewfinder
65 min. 50 min. 110 min. 135 min.
Time*
LCD 50 min. 40 min. 85 min. 105 min.
Playback Time 105 min. 85 min. 175 min. 220 min.
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Loading/Unloading a Cassette
Use only video cassettes marked with the D logo.
1. Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT
switch and open the cassette
compartment cover.
The cassette compartment opens
automatically.
2. Load/unload the cassette.
• Load the cassette with the window facing
the grip belt.
• Unload the cassette by pulling it straight
out.
3. Press the P 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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Installing the Backup Battery
The backup battery allows the camcorder to retain date, time ( 19) and other
camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. Connect a power source to
the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings.
1. Press the OPEN button to open the
LCD panel.
2. Pull out the battery holder.
3. Place the lithium battery with the
+ side facing downward into the
battery holder.
4. Insert the battery holder.
5. Close the LCD panel.
WARNING!
• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C or incinerate the
battery.
•Replace the battery with a CR1616 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony,
Toshiba, Varta or Renata. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
• The used battery should be returned to the supplier for safe disposal.
❍ Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will
cause a short circuit.
❍ Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.
❍ Keep the battery out of reach of children. If it is swallowed, seek medical
assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may
damage stomach and intestines.
❍ Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of
explosion.
The backup battery has a life span of about a year. j flashes in red to inform
you that it needs to be replaced.
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Preparing the Camcorder
Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)
1. Turn on the camcorder and keep
the LCD panel closed.
2. Pull out the viewfinder.
3. Adjust the dioptric adjustment
lever.
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.
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.
SS-900 Shoulder Strap
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Using the Wireless Controller
Point it at the camcorder’s remote
sensor when you press the buttons.
Inserting Batteries
The wireless controller operates with two AA (R6) batteries.
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the batteries following the +
and – markings.
Replace both batteries.
3. Close the battery cover.
❍ Camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes
( 76). If the wireless controller does not work, check if camcorder and
wireless controller are set to the same mode.
❍ The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is
subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight.
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Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when
you have replaced the backup battery.
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the
SET dial.
3. 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.
4. 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 U next to the area.
Setting the Date and Time
5. Turn the SET dial to select [D/TIME SET] and press
the SET dial.
The year display starts to flash.
6. 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.
CARD PLAY
CARD CAMERA
( 37)
D/TIME SET••• 1.JAN.2004
12:00 PM
SYSTEM
( 37)
CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERA
T.ZONE/DST•••PARISSYSTEM
CARD PLAY
PLAY (VCR)CAMERA
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7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to
start the clock.
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 the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock.
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Time zone
LONDON
PARIS
CAIRO
MOSCOW
DUBAI
KARACHI
DACCA
BANGKOK
H. KONG (Hong Kong)
TOKYO
SYDNEY
SOLOMON
WELLGTN (Wellington)
SAMOA
HONOLU. (Honolulu)
ANCHOR. (Anchorage)
L.A. (Los Angeles)
DENVER
CHICAGO
N.Y. (New York)
CARACAS
RIO (Rio de Janeiro)
FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha)
AZORES
No.
Time zone
No.
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Displaying Date and Time during Recording
You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and
press the SET dial.
3. Turn the SET dial to select [D/T DISPLAY] and press
the SET dial.
4. Turn the SET dial to select [ON].
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
CARD PLAY
CARD CAMERA
( 37)
CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
D/T DISPLAY••OFFDISPLAY SETUP/
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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. Before you
make important recordings, clean the video heads ( 143).
Recording
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Set the camcorder to CAMERA
mode.
Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and
the TAPE/CARD switch to b.
3. Push the OPEN button at the LCD
panel and open the LCD panel.
4. 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 and return the viewfinder into its initial position.
3. Replace the lens cap.
4. Unload the cassette.
5. Disconnect the power source.
CAMERA
(VCR)
PLAY
NETWORK
POWER
CAMERA
PLAY
NETWORK
POWER
OFF
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❍ 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.
❍ You can rotate the LCD panel. Make sure to open
the LCD panel at 90 degrees before rotating it.
❍ 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.
❍ The camcorder will shut off after 5 minutes when left in record pause
mode to protect tape and video heads. “ AUTO POWER OFF” appears
20 seconds before shutoff. To continue recording, turn the POWER
switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.
❍ 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.
Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen
You can rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in the
same direction as the lens. The viewfinder switches on
allowing you to use the viewfinder while the subject can
monitor the screen.
The image appears mirror reversed (LCD MIRROR ON).
However, you can choose to display the image as it is being
recorded (LCD MIRROR OFF).
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
CARD PLAY
CARD CAMERA
( 37)
CAMERA
DISPLAY SETUP/
PLAY (VCR)
LCD MIRROR•••ON
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2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and
press the SET dial.
3. Turn the SET dial to select [LCD MIRROR] and press
the SET dial.
4. Turn the SET dial to select [OFF].
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
When [LCD MIRROR] is set to [ON], only tape or card operation and self-timer
displays appear on the LCD screen (all displays appear on the viewfinder screen).
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and
press the SET dial.
3. Turn the SET dial to select [BRIGHTNESS] and press
the SET dial.
4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the brightness level.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder
or the recordings.
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CAMERA
DISPLAY SETUP/
PLAY (VCR)
BRIGHTNESS•••
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Screen Displays during Recording
t Recording reminder
r When j flashes
q Time code
w Remaining tape
e Remaining battery charge
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10
seconds when you start recording. This
is helpful to avoid scenes that are too
short.
Indicates the recording time in hours,
minutes and seconds.
Indicates the remaining time of the tape
in minutes. b 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.
j flashes in red when the lithium
button battery is not installed, or when
it runs out.
The battery symbol indicates the charge
status of the battery pack.
• k starts flashing in red when the
battery pack is empty.
• When you attach an empty battery
pack, the power may turn off without
displaying k.
• The actual battery charge may not be
indicated accurately depending on the
condition under which battery pack
and camcorder are used.
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Reviewing and Searching when Recording
Record Review
In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your
recording to check if it has been recorded properly.
Press and release the c (record review) button.
The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds,
and returns to record pause mode.
Record Search
In record pause mode, this function allows you to play back the tape (forward or
reverse) to locate the point where you wish to begin recording.
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.
CARD PLAY
CARD CAMERA
REC SEARCH – button/
v
(record review) button
REC SEARCH + button
CAMERA
CARD PLAYCARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)
CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
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Zooming
The camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming and digital zooming.
Image resolution is slightly lower with the digital zoom.
Optical Zoom
Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wideangle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).
Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom. Press harder for a
faster zoom.
You can also use the
T and W buttons on the wireless controller. However, you
cannot control the zoom speed.
CARD PLAY
CARD CAMERA
Zoom in
Zoom out
Zoom lever
18× optical zoom 14× optical zoom
W
T
CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
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Digital Zoom
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
2. Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and
press the SET dial.
3. Turn the SET dial to select [D.ZOOM] and press the
SET dial.
4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
❍ Digital zoom cannot be used in the night modes.
❍ Digital zoom cannot be used when the multi-image screen is selected.
❍ A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. It extends in light blue when the
digital zoom is set to 72× (MVX250i) or 56× (MVX200i/MVX200), and extends
further in dark blue when set to 360× (MVX250i) or 280× (MVX200i/MVX200).
❍ Keep at least 1 m to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as
close as 1 cm.
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CARD CAMERA
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72×/360× digital zoom 56×/280× digital zoom
(72× in CARD CAMERA mode) (56× in CARD CAMERA mode)
CAMERA
CAMERA SETUP
PLAY (VCR)
D.ZOOM•••••••72X
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Tips for Making Better Videos
Holding the Camcorder
For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep
your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the
camcorder with your left hand. Be careful that your fingers do not
touch the microphone or lens.
For More Stability
Lighting
When recording outdoors, we
recommend recording with the sun
at your back.
❍ When using a tripod, do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as
it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens).
❍ Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm as it may
damage the camcorder.
Lean against a wall Put the camcorder on a table
Lie on your elbow Use a tripod
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Playing Back a Tape
If the playback picture is distorted, clean the video heads using a Canon Head
Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head-cleaning cassette
( 143).
1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR)
mode.
Set the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and
the TAPE/CARD switch to b.
2. Open the LCD panel.
You can also close the LCD panel with the
screen facing outward.
3. Press the ` button to rewind the
tape.
4. Press the e/a button to begin
playback.
5. Press the
3 button to stop
playback.
❍ To use the viewfinder, close the LCD panel.
❍ About the screen display: During playback, the time code gives the hours,
minutes, seconds and frames. The remaining tape time may not appear when
the time left is less than 15 seconds.
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POWER
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