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Introduction 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. E 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
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Trademark Acknowledgements • is a trademark. • is a trademark. ® •Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ 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. 4
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction E Using this Manual............................................................................................3 Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................8 Components Guide..........................................................................................9 Screen Displays.............................................................................................13 Preparation Step 1: Pr
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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) .................................................................
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Introduction Do’s & Don’ts Handling Precautions ..................................................................................143 Cleaning the Video Heads...........................................................................147 Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................148 E Additional Information System Diagram..........................................................................................149 Optional Accessories...
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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. 8
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Introduction Components Guide MVX45i/MVX40i/MVX40 E Left side view Right side view Focus ring ( 52) REC SEARCH + button ( 30) / FUNC. button ( 56) (fast forward) button ( 38) / SET dial ( 40, 56, 70) CARD + button ( 39) Speaker ( 40) DRIVE MODE button ( 95) / Memory card slot ( 20) (stop) button ( 37) / FOCUS button ( 52) / AUDIO LEVEL button ( 77) DATA CODE button ( 84) MENU button ( 70) EXP button ( 51) / D.EFFECTS button ( 61) END SEARCH button ( 85) LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 24) Mode dial ( 44)
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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. 10
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Introduction Top view E 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) 11
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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 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 ( 1
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Introduction Screen Displays Screen Displays during Recording/Playback E 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) Aud
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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 fram
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Introduction CARD PLAY Mode Protect mark ( 102) File number ( 72) E Number of images Still image size Data code ( 84) Movie size/playback time 15
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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.
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Preparation 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. Do
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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
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Preparation Step 2: Loading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. E 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and Tape protection tab 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
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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 indic
