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Canon MVX150i Instruction Manual

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Digital
Mini
Video
Cassette
This instruction manual covers the MVX150i and MVX100i. Please note that
illustrations and explanation in this manual are based on the MVX150i.
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English
Introduction
Mastering
the Basics
Using the
Full Range
of Features
Editing
Using a
Memory Card
Additional
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PAL

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Features Editing Digital Mini Video Using a Cassette Memory Card This instruction manual covers the MVX150i and MVX100i. Please note that Additional illustrations and explanation in this manual are based on the MVX150i. Information Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 2: Important Usage Instructions

    DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom. • Use of CV-150F/CV-250F DV cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirement of EMC Directive. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 3: Reference Guide

    Internet using the provided software. Available functions depend upon the camcorder model of your contact and networking environment. Trademark Acknowledgements • Canon and Bubble Jet are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. • D is a trademark. • logo is a trademark.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1_D74PAL_E(02-12) 03.2.5 3:17 PM Page 4 Table of Contents Introduction Reference Guide ......................3 Thank You for Choosing a Canon ................7 Introducing the MVX150i/MVX100i ................8 Components Guide ......................9 Mastering the Basics Preparations Using a Household Power Source ................13 Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack ..............14 Installing the Backup Battery ..................17...
  • Page 5 Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable ............134 Creating a Start-up Image ..................135 Memory Card Information ..................136 Additional Information Screen Displays ......................139 List of Messages ......................143 Maintenance........................146 Troubleshooting ......................149 System Diagram ......................152 Optional Accessories ....................153 Specifications ......................156 Index ..........................158 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 6: Conventions Used In This Manual

    ❍ 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. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 7: Thank You For Choosing A Canon

    Page 7 Thank You for Choosing a Canon The Canon MVX150i/MVX100i provides a full range of options and functions. We recommend reading this manual thoroughly before you use the camcorder. It will help you to become more familiar with your camcorder, and learn how to operate it properly.

  • Page 8: Introducing The Mvx150I/Mvx100I

    Super Night Mode and Direct Print Low Light Plus Mode (MVX150i) You can print still images by connecting to a Canon printer with Direct Print With the MVX150i’s Super Night mode function. (in CAMERA mode) and Low Light Plus mode (in CARD CAMERA mode), you can...

  • Page 9: Components Guide

    (p. 100) LCD panel Strap mount (p. 19) POWER indicator OPEN button (p. 30) Card access indicator Program selector (p. 54) (p. 104) Easy recording MENU button (p. 42) Program AE Selector dial (p. 37, 42) Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 10 PHOTO button (p. 52, 104) Built-in speaker (p. 37) Start/stop button (p. 26) Grip belt (p. 18) Strap mount (p. 19) POWER switch (p. 6) CAMERA Cassette compartment (p. 20) PLAY(VCR) Cassette compartment cover (p. 20) Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 11 (p. 88) Bottom view MIC terminal (p. 68) CHARGE indicator (p. 14) DC IN terminal (p. 13) Tripod socket (p. 34) AV IN/OUT terminal (p. 38) / (phones) OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 20) terminal (p. 37, 69) Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 12 AV INSERT button (p. 95) PAUSE button (p. 36) Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 58) INDEX button (p. 115) Transmitter SLIDE SHOW button (p. 115) Zoom buttons (p. 28) CARD buttons (p. 114) Select buttons (p. 42) Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 13: Using A Household Power Source

    ❍ 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. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 14: Attaching And Charging The Battery Pack

    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. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 15 Playback Time Battery Pack (Using the LCD) BP-508 (MVX150i) – 70 min. BP-512 (MVX100i/optional) 130 min. 140 min. BP-511 (Optional) 130 min. 140 min. BP-522 (Optional) 260 min. 295 min. BP-535 (Optional) 430 min. 470 min. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 16 10˚ C to 30˚ C. At cold temperatures, performance will temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use. ❍ Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 17: Installing The Backup Battery

    ❍ 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 to inform you that it needs to be replaced. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 18: Preparing The Camcorder

    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 and photo button with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 19: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    1. Lift the cover with your nail and remove the cover. Hook the cover on the lens cap cord or grip belt while using the accessory shoe. 2. Insert the end into the accessory shoe and attach it onto the shoe. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 20: Loading A Cassette

    PLAY (VCR) mode). ❍ With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not be accurate. ❍ If the camcorder is mounted on a tripod, dismount the camcorder to open the cassette compartment. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 21 ❍ With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may become dirty with use. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of loading/unloading. The memory function is not supported by the camcorder. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 22: Using The Wireless Controller

    ❍ When the batteries run out, replace both at the same time. Inserting Batteries The wireless controller operates with two AA batteries. 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries following the + and – markings. 3. Close the battery cover. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 23: Setting The Time Zone, Date And Time

    4. Turn the selector dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone. To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the next to the area. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 24: Setting The Date And Time

    ❍ Days per month and leap years will be automatically adjusted. Setting the Date and Time CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY (VCR) D/TIME SET• • 1.JAN.2003 • SYSTEM 12:00 PM 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 25 3. Turn the selector dial to select [D/T DISPLAY] and press the selector dial. 4. Turn the selector dial to select [ON]. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 26: Recording Movies On A Tape

    4. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. Wait until the tape counter came to a complete stop before you begin recording. 5. Press the start/stop button again to pause recording. Restart recording by pressing the start/stop button. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 27 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. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 28: Zooming

    2. Turn the selector dial to select [CAMERA SET UP] and press the selector dial. 3. Select [D.ZOOM] and press the selector dial. 4. Select a setting option. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 29 ❍ A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. It extends in light blue when the digital zoom is set to 64×, and extends further in dark blue when set to 320×. ❍ Digital zoom cannot be used in the Night mode and Super Night (MVX150i) mode.

  • Page 30: Using The Lcd Screen

    ❍ Bright light or reflected light may cause a vertical light bar to appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. ❍ Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder instead. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Screen

    When you rotate the screen so that the screen faces in the same direction as the lens, the image appears mirror reversed (LCD MIRROR ON). However, you can choose to display the image as it is being recorded (LCD MIRROR OFF). Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 32 3. Turn the selector dial to select [LCD MIRROR] and press the selector dial. 4. Turn the selector dial to select [OFF]. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. When [LCD MIRROR] is set to [ON], most screen displays appear mirror reversed. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 33: Searching And Reviewing When Recording

    • The camcorder returns to record pause mode. ❍ Noise may appear on the screen when you play back the tape in reverse. ❍ There will be no sound during Record Review and Record Search. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 34: Tips For Making Better Videos

    ❍ 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. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 35: Playing Back A Tape

    4. Press the e/a button to begin playback. 5. Press the button to stop playback. ❍ 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 ( 147).

  • Page 36: Special Playback Modes

    Plays back at 2 times normal speed. Press the button during normal or reverse playback. Press the e (play) button return to normal playback. ❍ There is no sound during special playback. ❍ The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 37 ❍ The headphone volume can be adjusted in all operating modes. ❍ The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off (separately for headphones and built-in speaker). ❍ See also Using Headphones during Recording ( 69). Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 38: Playing Back On A Tv Screen

    SCART Adapter. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left), and the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right) and the yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO terminal. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 39 Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left), and the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect the yellow plug. 4. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 40 R (right) and the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO. 3. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 41 • L/L: Stereo: L channel, Bilingual: Main. • R/R:Stereo: R channel, Bilingual: Sub. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. The setting resets to the L/R setting when you turn the camcorder off. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 42: Menus And Settings

    Press the MENU button on the wireless controller to open or close the menu. Use the select buttons in place of the selector dial and press the SET button in place of pressing the selector dial. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 43 PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3 S-UP SOUND PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3 S/STOP SOUND PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3 SELF-T SOUND PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3 * MVX150i only ): Appears when you connect the optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light and set it to Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 44 WL. REMOTE BEEP ON, OFF T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones D/TIME SET MY CAMERA SHTR SOUND PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3 S-UP SOUND PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3 S/STOP SOUND PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3 SELF-T SOUND PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 45 PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3 S-UP SOUND PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3 S/STOP SOUND PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3 SELF-T SOUND PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3 * MVX150i only ): Appears when you connect the optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light and set it to Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 46 ON, OFF T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones D/TIME SET MY CAMERA CREATE START-UP IMAGE SEL. S-UP IMG NO IMAGE, CANON LOGO, MY IMAGE1, MY IMAGE2 SHTR SOUND PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3 S-UP SOUND PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3 S/STOP SOUND PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3...

  • Page 47: Changing The Remote Sensor Mode

    03.1.27 7:27 PM Page 47 Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Two remote sensor modes and an off setting are available to prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. Turning the Remote Sensor Off CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA...

  • Page 48: Customizing The Camcorder

    2. Select the menu item you wish to change. • When selecting a start-up image (only in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode): [NO IMAGE], [CANON LOGO], [MY IMAGE1] and [MY IMAGE2] appears. • When selecting a sound: [PATTERN1], [PATTERN2] and [PATTERN3] appear.

  • Page 49: Other Camcorder Settings

    ❍ The 16:9 mode cannot be selected in the Easy Recording mode. ❍ The multi-image screen cannot be used when the 16:9 format is selected. ❍ If you play back a 16:9 recording on a normal TV, the image appears vertically “squashed” (compressed). Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 50: Demonstration Mode

    [LANGUAGE], set it to [ ] and close the menu. Camcorder displays appear in Chinese. If you have mistakenly changed the language to Chinese, follow the mark next to the menu item to set it back to English. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 51: Changing The Recording Mode (Sp/Lp)

    CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD PLAY (VCR) VCR SET UP REC MODE•••••SP To change to LP mode, open the menu and select [VCR SET UP]. Select [REC MODE], set it to [LP] and close the menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 52: Recording Still Images On The Tape

    • F disappears. • The camcorder records the still image for approx. 6 seconds. During this time, the camcorder displays the still image and keeps recording the sound. • The camcorder returns to record pause mode. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 53 ❍ When you turn the POWER switch to OFF while the camcorder is recording the still image, it will not turn off until recording is complete. ❍ Record still images under sufficient lighting condition (in which you can identify the subject on the screen). Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 54: Using The Recording Programs

    The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. Program AE Modes Auto The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically. However, you have the option of adjusting the settings manually. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 55 Use this mode to record in dimly lit places. The shutter is fixed at a slow shutter speed. ❍ Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. ❍ Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. ❍ The camcorder may have difficulty to focus automatically. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 56 ❍ Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. ❍ White points may appear on the screen. ❍ Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 57 ❍ The setting resets to the Auto mode when you switch the program selector to ❍ Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar to appear. This is not a malfunction. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 58: Using Digital Effects

    Available i: Not available *1: Black and White only. *2: Cannot be used in Night and Super Night (MVX150i) mode. ❍ Turn off the digital effect when you do not use it. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the menu. Select [D.EFFECTS |] and press the ON/OFF button.
  • Page 59 The image shrinks, jumps from the centre to the left and disappears. Flip (FLIP) The image flips into the screen. The image flips out of the screen. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 60 A yellow beam appears in the centre of the screen and expands until it covers the whole image. Tide (TIDE) The image appears from both sides like tides. The image disappears from both sides like tides. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 61 Fade out: During playback, press the ON/OFF button and pause playback by pressing the e/a button. The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF button. Faders cannot be selected when Card Mix is activated. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 62 The image becomes a rhombus surrounded by a masking frame that changes the colours. Mirror (MIRROR) Creates a symmetrical image as if there would be a mirror in the centre of the screen. Only Black and White can be used in CARD CAMERA mode. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 63 PLAY (VCR) CARD PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. “BLK&WHT” flashes. 2. Press the ON/OFF button. • “BLK&WHT” stops flashing. • The effect can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF button. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 64: Using The Multi-Image Screen

    5. Select the transition speed. 6. Select [MULTI-S] again. [S.SPEED] and [S.SPLIT] appears. 7. Select [S.SPLIT]. [4], [9], [16] settings appear. 8. Select the number of sequences. 9. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button. [MULTI-S] flashes. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 65 ❍ The multi-image screen cannot be selected when Card Mix is activated. ❍ In PLAY (VCR) mode: Pressing any tape operation button (such as play or pause), or performing date/photo search cancels the multi-image screen. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 66: Turning Off The Image Stabilizer

    ❍ The image stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode. ❍ The image stabilizer cannot be used in Low Light mode. ❍ The image stabilizer might not be as effective when recording in dark places using the Night or Super Night (MVX150i) mode. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 67: Recording With The Self-Timer

    To cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the start/stop button (when recording movies) or PHOTO button (when recording still images). ❍ The self-timer will be canceled when you turn off the camcorder. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 68: Audio Recording

    CARD CAMERA AUDIO SET UP WIND SCREEN••OFF Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set it to [ON] and close the menu. “WS ON” appears when you turn the wind screen on. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 69 You can turn off the volume completely by turning the selector dial down until [OFF] appears. Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume again. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 70: Using The Vl-3 Video Light (Optional)

    4. Set the camcorder to CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode. 5. Set the video light’s power switch to AUTO or ON. • (Connection) appears. • ON: The video light stays on. • AUTO: The video light turns on and off automatically. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 71: Using The Vfl-1 Video Flash Light (Optional)

    1. Remove the accessory shoe cover. 2. Slide the video flash light into the accessory shoe until it clicks. 3. Tighten the shoe lock. Be careful that the video flash light does not come off when tightening the shoe lock. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 72 ❍ The effect of flash photography may not be obtained in bright places. ❍ For the red-eye reduction mode to be effective, the subject needs to look at the flash. The degree of reduction depends upon the distance and on each individual. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 73 Page 73 ❍ The red-eye reduction mode cannot be used in stitch assist mode. ❍ The flash cannot be used in Night and Super Night (MVX150i) mode. ❍ The flash will not fire in the following cases: - When you press the EXP button in [AUTO ] or [RED-EYE ] mode.

  • Page 74: Using The Dm-50 Microphone (Optional)

    • SHOTGUN: For recording clear sound from the front (monaural). • STEREO 1: For recording sound from the front and surrounding area. • STEREO 2: For recording surrounding sound in a wider range than in STEREO 1. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 75: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    • Turn the focus ring up or down until the image appears focused. 5. Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus. The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the program selector to [. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 76 CAMERA CARD CAMERA CAMERA SET UP AF AST LAMP••AUTO To turn off the AF-assist lamp, open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [AF AST LAMP], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 77: Adjusting Exposure Manually

    • To make the image brighter, turn the selector dial up (to a maximum of +11). • To make the image darker, turn the selector dial down (to a minimum of –11). Press the EXP button to return to auto exposure. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 78: Setting The Shutter Speed

    ❍ The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to [, or change the program AE mode. ❍ If the shutter speed is set to 1/500 or higher in CAMERA mode and you switch to CARD CAMERA mode, it automatically changes to 1/250. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 79 ❍ Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds: - Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/8000, 1/4000, 1/2000 - Moving objects such as cars or roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250 - Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/120 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 80: Setting The White Balance

    T Indoor: - Changing lighting condition - Under video light - Under sodium lamps U Outdoor: - For night scenes or fireworks - Sunrise or sunset * Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 81 • W flashes and stops flashing when settings is complete. • Depending on the light source, W may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with the auto setting. 5. Close the menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 82: Magnifying The Image

    Pressing the selector dial switches between the directions. • To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward until the frame disappears. Movies played back from a memory card cannot be magnified. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 83: Displaying The Data Code

    Camera data Camera data D/TIME SEL. F1.8 Date 1/250 F1.8 1.JAN.2003 1/250 1.JAN.2003 F1.8 Time F1.8 1/250 12:00:00 PM 1/250 12:00:00 PM F1.8 1/250 Date & Time 12:00 PM 12:00 PM F1.8 1.JAN.2003 1/250 1.JAN.2003 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 84 CAMERA CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY (VCR) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SET UP 6SEC.DATE••••OFF Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SET UP]. Select [6SEC.DATE], set it to [ON] and close the menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 85: Photo Search/Date Search

    ❍ Date search: A recording of longer than a minute per date/area is required. ❍ Date search: Playback may start slightly before or after the date change. ❍ Date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 86: Returning To A Pre-Marked Position

    ❍ The zero set memory may not function correctly when blank sections exist on the tape. ❍ If you remove the tape, the zero set memory is cancelled and the counter display shows the time code. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 87: Recording To A Vcr Or Digital Video Device

    4. Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene. 5. Play back the tape. 6. Connected device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears. Stop recording when copying is complete. 7. Stop playback. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 88 Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device. Side with an arrow Signal flow 4 pin - 4 pin: CV-150F DV Cable (optional) 4 pin - 6 pin: CV-250F DV Cable (optional) Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 89: Recording From Analog Video Devices (Vcr, Tv Or Camcorder)

    6. Press the e/a button when the scene you wish to record appears. 7. Press the 3 button to stop recording. • Press the e/ a button to pause recording. • Press the e/ a button again to restart recording. 8. Connected device: Stop playback. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 90: Recording From Digital Video Devices (Dv Dubbing)

    6. Press the e/a button when the scene you wish to record appears. 7. Press the 3 button to stop recording. • Press the e/ a button to pause recording. • Press the e/ a button again to restart recording. 8. Connected Device: Stop playback. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 91 During recording: If you try to record from software that contains copyright control signals for protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED” appears. You cannot record the contents of the software. You cannot record copyright protection signals to a tape using this camcorder. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 92: Converting Analog Signals Into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)

    Signal flow S(S1)-VIDEO S-150 S-video Cable (optional) VIDEO Signal flow AUDIO STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Signal flow 4 pin - 4 pin: CV-150F DV Cable (optional) 4 pin - 6 pin: CV-250F DV Cable (optional) Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 93 If it is set to [ON], digital signals cannot be input via the camcorder’s DV terminal. ❍ Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer, you may not be able to transfer converted signals via the DV terminal. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 94: Replacing Existing Scenes (Av Insert)

    ❍ AV insert may not work correctly if the tape has a blank section or changes in the recording mode. ❍ AV insert cannot be performed when the quality of the recording is poor, or during special playback such as fast forward, rewind, playback pause, slow playback etc. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 95 AV INSERT AV DV REMOTE SET inserting. 9. VCR: Stop playback. Set the zero set memory at the end of the scene you wish to replace. The camcorder will automatically stop AV insert at that point. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 96: Audio Dubbing

    Connecting an Audio Device Signal flow STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) You can monitor the picture on the LCD screen or a TV connected via the S-video terminal, and check the sound with the built-in speaker. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 97 6. Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller ZERO SET PLAY MEMORY to begin dubbing. 12bit STOP AUDIO OUT PAUSE SLOW AUDIO DUB. • Audio device: Begin playback. AV INSERT AV DV REMOTE SET • Microphone: Direct your voice to the microphone. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 98 ❍ You can also press the 12bit AUDIO OUT button on the wireless controller to select the audio output. However, the mix balance can only be adjusted in the menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 99: Connecting To A Computer Using A Dv (Ieee1394) Cable

    ❍ The image files on your memory card and the image files saved on the hard disk drive of your computer are your valuable, original data files. If you wish to use image files on your computer, be sure to make copies of them first, retaining the original. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 100: Inserting And Removing The Memory Card

    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 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 101: Selecting The Image Quality/Size

    Card are to be included in the total number. ❍ Remaining Image Capacity: flashing in red: No card in green: 6 or more images in yellow: 1 to 5 images in red: No more images Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 102: Changing The Movie Size

    RESET The file number will be reset each time a new memory card is inserted, starting with 101-0101. If the memory card already contains image files, the consecutive file number will be assigned. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 103 CARD PLAY (VCR) PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD SET UP FILE NOS.••••CONTINUOUS To change the setting, open the menu and select [CARD SET UP]. Select [FILE NOS.], set it to [RESET] and close the menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 104: Recording Still Images On A Memory Card

    • Exposure is locked. • Focus can be adjusted manually with the focus ring when the PHOTO button is pressed halfway. • When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts immediately. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 105: Selecting The Focusing Point

    5. Record the still image. ❍ If you operate the zoom lever, press the EXP button or do not press the PHOTO button within 4 seconds, the frames other than the selected one disappear. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 106: Continuous Shooting

    [CONT. ] and close the menu. 3. Press and hold the PHOTO button to record the still images. A series of still images will be recorded. 4. Release the PHOTO button to end recording. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 107 3. Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears. • The camcorder pauses playback. The remaining image capacity and other information appear. • When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts immediately. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 108 ❍ The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card. ❍ There will be no shutter sound in PLAY (VCR) mode. ❍ The size of the still image will be 640 × 480. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 109 2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [PHOTO REC], set it to [CARD ] and close the menu. 3. While you are recording a movie, press the PHOTO button. The image shown on the screen will be recorded on the memory card. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 110: Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode)

    • A maximum of 26 images can be recorded. 7. Press the button after the last image. For details on how to merge these images, refer to the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 111 ❍ Do not include moving subject in the overlapping portion. ❍ Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects. They may appear warped or doubled up. ❍ The continuous shooting mode cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 112: Recording Motion Jpeg Movies On A Memory Card

    3. Press the start/stop button to stop recording. The camcorder starts writing the movie on the memory card. To use the self-timer ( 67), press the (self-timer) button before step 2 and press the start/stop button. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 113 ❍ A movie recorded from an image in 16:9 format will be vertically compressed. ❍ The data code of the movie will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 114: Playing Back A Memory Card

    Press the CARD + button to display the next image and the CARD – button to display the previous image. 3. To play back a movie, press the e/a button. The last scene appears as a still image when playback is complete. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 115: Index Screen

    PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY (VCR) 1. In single image display, press the SLIDE SHOW button. Images are played back one after another. 2. Press the SLIDE SHOW button to stop the slide show. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 116 CARD – button. • Press the CARD + button to jump forward and the CARD – button to jump backward. • When you release the button, the still image/movie of the displayed image number appears. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 117: Protecting Images

    • To cancel the protection, press the selector dial. 5. Press the MENU button. To cancel the protection, press the selector dial in step 4. “ ” disappears and the image can now be erased. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 118: Erasing Images

    • When erasing a single image: The image is erased and the previous image appears. To erase another image, select the image with the CARD +/– button and select [YES]. • When erasing all images: All images with exception of the protected images are erased. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 119: Selecting Still Images For Printing (Print Order)

    5. Set the number of copies with the selector dial and close the menu. • “ ” appears on the image. • To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0. • Repeat steps 4 and 5 to continue the print order setting. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 120 1. In single image display, open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS]. 2. Select [ PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE]. “ERASE ALL PRINT ORDERS?”, [NO] and [YES] appears. 3. Select [YES]. All “ ” disappear. 4. Select [b RETURN] to close the menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 121: Printing With The Direct Print Function

    ❍ Still images not recorded with this camcorder may not be printed correctly on a Bubble Jet Printer with direct print function. ❍ The direct print function is supported by Canon Card Photo Printers with the logo and Canon Bubble Jet Printers with the logo.
  • Page 122 1. In the print setting menu, turn the selector dial so that appears next to [Copies] and press the selector dial. 2. Turn the selector dial to select the number of copies and press the selector dial. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 123 2. Make sure that is selected and press the selector dial. 3. Turn the selector dial to select the image style and press the selector dial. 4. Press the MENU button. You return to the print setting menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 124 ❍ Borderless/Multiple: The centre portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size. The image’s top, bottom and sides may be cropped slightly. ❍ Card Photo Printer: A still image set to [Multiple] will be printed without borders. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 125: Trimming Settings

    ❍ The trimming setting is canceled with the following operations: - When you turn off the camcorder. - When you disconnect the interface cable. - When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 126: Printing With Print Order Settings

    (The [Restart] setting may not appear with some error messages. In that case, select [Stop].) ❍ Follow below procedure when disconnecting the interface cable: 1. Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer. 2. Turn off the camcorder. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 127: Combining Images (Card Mix)

    If you create your own frame, make sure that the area the live recording should appear is blue. Mix level adjustment: blue area of the still image. Live video recording Card mix image Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 128 Straight: Animation appears on the top and bottom of the screen and moves to the right and left. Random: Animation moves randomly in the display. Mix level adjustment: blue area of the card animation image. Live video recording Card mix image Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 129 Activating the Card Mix Effect 1. Press the CARD MIX button. • “CARD MIX” stops flashing. • The combined image appears. • You can activate and deactivate the card mix effect by pressing the CARD MIX button. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 130 • The camcorder records the still image on the tape for approx. 6 seconds. During this time, the camcorder displays the still image and keeps recording the sound. • The camcorder returns to record pause mode. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 131: Copying Still Images

    • The still image being copied is shown on the screen. • Copying stops when the tape reaches the end or the memory card is full (“CARD FULL” appears). 5. Press the 3 (stop) button to end copying. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 132: Copying Still Images From Memory Card To Tape

    • It takes about 6 seconds per still image to be copied to the tape. • Copying stops when all still images are copied or the tape is full. 5. Press the 3 (stop) button to end copying. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 133: Formatting A Memory Card

    2. Select [FORMAT]. [CANCEL] and [EXECUTE] appears. 3. Select [EXECUTE]. [FORMAT THIS CARD?], [NO] and [YES] appears. 4. Select [YES] and close the menu. • Formatting starts. • Selecting [NO] brings you back to step 3. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 134: Connecting To A Computer Using A Usb Cable

    ❍ For transferring recordings from to a computer using a DV cable, see p. 99. ❍ Still images/movies recorded on a tape cannot be transferred to a computer via USB interface. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 135: Creating A Start-Up Image

    6. Select [YES]. • The still image will be saved, and the image that was saved to [MY IMAGE1] is erased. • Select this image as start-up image following the procedure in Customizing the Camcorder ( 48). Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 136: Memory Card Information

    ❍ We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer’s hard drive or other external memory device. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon Inc. makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data.

  • Page 137: Sample Images

    27 sample images are pre-recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card: 8 card chroma key images, 5 card luminance key images, 2 camera chroma key images and 12 card animation images. Card Chroma Key Card Luminance Key Camera Chroma Key Card Animation Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 138 The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty-free images on CD-ROM features premium quality assignment photography and is ideally suited for use in advertising, brochures, reports, multimedia, websites, books, packaging and more. For more information, please visit their website www.photoessentials.com Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 139: Screen Displays

    You can also change the setting in the menu during recording: PLAY (VCR) CARD PLAY (VCR) CAMERA CARD CAMERA DISPLAY SET UP TV SCREEN••••ON Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SET UP]. Select [TV SCREEN], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 140 : Date search/photo search ( STEREO1 PAUSE Time code ( 1:23:45:00 Remaining tape : Backup Remaining battery charge ( battery ( : Condensation Remote sensor mode ( warning ( 147) 16b i t Audio mode ( Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 141 Volume level of built-in Date search ( 85)/ speaker or headphones AV insert ( 94)/ F1.8 1/1000 12bit Audio dubbing ( 12:00 PM 1.JAN.2003 DV IN Audio mode ( Data code ( DV input ( Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 142 119) Protect mark ( 117) Folder number- File number ( 102) Slide show ( 115) SLIDE SHOW 101–0143 Current image/ 43/50 640 480 total images Card access display 114) 12:00 PM 1.JAN.2003 Data code ( Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 143: List Of Messages

    PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED COPYRIGHT You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape. May also PROTECTED DUBBING appear when an anomalous signal is received during analog RESTRICTED line-in recording, or during analog-digital conversion of a copyright protected tape. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 144 PRINT ORDER You attempted to set more than 200 still images in the print ERROR order. THIS IMAGE CANNOT Some analog images cannot be recorded on the memory BE RECORDED card depending on the signal. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 145 Bubble Jet Quick Start Guide. Printer error Turn off the printer and turn it back on. If the error persists, consult the nearest Canon customer support centre listed in the Bubble Jet Quick Start Guide. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 146: Maintenance

    ❍ Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses. ❍ Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 147 ❍ To maintain the best picture quality, we recommend cleaning the video heads frequently with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette.

  • Page 148: Using The Camcorder Abroad

    You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon Service Centre for information on plug adapters for overseas use. Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs with PAL system.

  • Page 149: Troubleshooting

    6_D74PAL_E(139-159) 03.1.27 7:50 PM Page 149 Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Centre if the problem persists. Power Source Problem Cause Solution Camcorder will not turn Battery pack is exhausted.
  • Page 150 Clean the video heads. You attempted to play back Stop playback/dubbing. or dub copyright protected tape. No sound from the built- Speaker volume is turned Adjust the volume with the in speaker. off. selector dial. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 151 Cancel the protection. SD memory card is Change the position of the protected. protect switch. flashes red. Card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Format the memory card if flashing persists. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 152: System Diagram

    Video Light MultiMediaCard Stereo Microphone (commercially available) IFC-300PCU USB Cable Computer SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case Canon printers with direct print function * Charging with the CA-920 Compact Power Adapter or CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder (both optional) Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 153: Optional Accessories

    6_D74PAL_E(139-158) 03.2.21 4:57 PM Page 153 Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. BP-500 Series Battery Packs...
  • Page 154 DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to the camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe. It can be used as directional microphone (monaural) or stereo microphone. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 155 A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...

  • Page 156: Specifications

    MVX150i/MVX100i Power supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power consumption MVX150i: 3.4 W (using viewfinder), 4.6 W (using LCD screen) (AF turned on): MVX100i: 3.4 W (using viewfinder), 4.4 W (using LCD screen) Television system: CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL colour signal...
  • Page 157 ø3.5 mm stereo minijack Operating temperatures: 0 – 40˚C 75 × 186 × 92 mm Dimensions: Weight: MVX150i: 625 g, MVX100i: 620 g CA-570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: Rated output: 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A...

  • Page 158: Index

    Demo mode ....50 Manual focus ....75 * MVX150i only Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 159 Screen displays ....139 SD Memory Card ... . . 100 * MVX150i only Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals...
  • Page 160 Editing Digital Mini Video Using a Cassette Memory Card This instruction manual covers the MVX150i and MVX100i. Please note that illustrations and explanation in this manual are based on the MVX150i. Additional Information Printed on 100% reused paper. 0036W176 PUB.DIE-186 ©...

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