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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

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

CAMERA (TAPE)

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PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

CAMERA

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR) (TAPE)

CAMERA (CARD)

PLAY (VCR) (CARD)

: Function can be used in this mode.

: Function cannot be used in this mode.

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Trademark Acknowledgements

• is a trademark.

• is a trademark.

•Windows
or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
United States and other countries.

• 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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is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/

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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-Digital Converter) ........................................................................ 111

Audio Dubbing.............................................................................................113

Recording from the Tape on a Memory Card ..............................................116

Analog Line-in Recording..........................................106

DV Dubbing...............................................................108

Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals

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

CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)

Lens Cap and Lens
Cap Cord

IFC-300PCU USB
Cable

* Europe only.

NB-2LH Battery Pack WL-D85 Wireless

SS-900 Shoulder Strap STV-250N Stereo

MMC-16M
MultiMediaCard

Controller

Video Cable

DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION DISK
For Windows
For Macintosh

Lithium Button Battery
CR2025 for Wireless
Controller

PC-A10 SCART
Adapter*

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Components Guide

MVX45i/MVX40i/MVX40

Left side view

Right side view

Focus ring ( 52) REC SEARCH + button ( 30) /
FUNC. button ( 56)
SET dial ( 40, 56, 70)
Speaker ( 40) DRIVE MODE button ( 95) /
Memory card slot ( 20)
FOCUS button ( 52) /
DATA CODE button ( 84) MENU button ( 70)
EXP button ( 51) /
END SEARCH button ( 85)
Mode dial ( 44) Terminal cover

(self-timer) button ( 54) /
REC PAUSE button* ( 106, 108)
RESET button ( 136) MIC terminal ( 55)

(flash) button ( 91) /

/ (play/pause) button ( 37)

REC SEARCH – button ( 30) /

(record review) button ( 30) /

(rewind) button ( 37) /

CARD – button ( 39)

* MVX45i/MVX40i only.

(fast forward) button ( 38) /

CARD + button ( 39)

(stop) button ( 37) /

AUDIO LEVEL button ( 77)

D.EFFECTS button ( 61)
LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 24)

DC IN terminal ( 16)
Power switch ( 3, 135)

AV terminal ( 41) /

(phones) terminal ( 40)
DV terminal ( 105, 108, 129)
Grip belt ( 21)

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Front view

Back view

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)

* MVX45i only.

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Top view

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Bottom view

(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)

Tripod socket ( 36)

Advanced accessory shoe ( 55)

Accessory shoe ( 55)

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Wireless Controller WL-D85

START/

STOP

DATE SEARCH

REW

PAUSE

AUDIO DUB.

WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL

CARD

PHOTO

PLAY

STOP

SLOW

ZERO SET

MEMORY

ZOOM

FF

TV SCREEN

-

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)

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Screen Displays

Screen Displays during Recording/Playback

CAMERA Mode

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)

* MVX45i only.

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PLAY (VCR) Mode

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)

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)

/ : 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.

BATTERY

RELEASE button

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.

CHARGE
indicator

DC IN terminal

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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.

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
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.

Tape protection tab

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 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.

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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

Step 4: 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.

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.

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

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.

3. Insert the battery holder.

Using the Wireless Controller

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

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 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.

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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LCD BACKLIGHT button

Step 7: Changing the Display
Language

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.

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MENU

(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.

6. Press the MENU button.

DISPLAY SETUP/ LANGUAGE

 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.

•••

ENGLISH

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Step 8: Setting the Time Zone, Date
and Time

Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

MENU

(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.

SYSTEM T.ZONE/DST

•••

PARIS

Setting the Date and Time

MENU

(70)

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.

SYSTEM

D/TIME SET
12:00 AM

•••

1.JAN.2005

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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).

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
the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock.

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No. Time zone No. Time zone

1

LONDON WELLGTN (Wellington)

2

PARIS SAMOA

3

CAIRO HONOLU. (Honolulu)

4

MOSCOW ANCHOR. (Anchorage)

5

DUBAI L.A. (Los Angeles)

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TOKYO RIO (Rio de Janeiro)

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SYDNEY FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha)

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SOLOMON AZORES

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Preparation

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Basic Functions
Recording

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.

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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.

 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.

 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

Remaining battery charge

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

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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.

• “ ” 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.

Basic Functions

Recording

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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

In record pause mode:

PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY

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

In record pause mode:

PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY

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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