Canon MVX40i Camcorder User Manual


 
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Introduction
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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