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PUB.DIE-202
PUB.DIE-202
Digital Video Camcorder
English
Instruction Manual
CANON INC.
Canon Europa N.V.
P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands
Canon UK Ltd.
CCI Service Centre, Unit 130
Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, England
Telephone 0870-241-2161
Introduction
Canon Australia Pty. Ltd.
Info-Line: 131383
www.canon.com.au
Basic Functions
Canon New Zealand Ltd.
Customer Care: (09) 489 0470
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Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd
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Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. CA-570 ident
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Introduction Basic Functions - Preparations Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon MVX250i/MVX200i/MVX200. Please read this E manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Change the display language before you begin ( 75). Symbols and References Used in This Manual ❍ :Precautions related to the camcorder operation. ❍ : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. ❍ : Reference page number. ❍ Capital letters are used to refer
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Table of Contents Introduction Important Usage Instructions ........................................................................................2 Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................3 Checking Supplied Accessories......................................................................................6 Components Guide ..........................................................................................
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Introduction Changing the Remote Sensor Mode..........................................................................76 Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................77 Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional)..........................................79 Editing E Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device ............................................................81 Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcord
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Checking Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact NB-2LH Battery Pack Lithium Button WL-D83 Wireless Controller Power Adapter Battery CR1616 (incl. power cord) Two AA (R6) Batteries Lens Cap and Lens SS-900 Shoulder Strap STV-250N Stereo Cap Cord Video Cable PC-A10 SCART IFC-300PCU USB Cable SDC-8M SD Memory DIGITAL VIDEO Adapter* Card (containing SOLUTION DISK sample images) For Windows For Macintosh * Not supplied in Oceania and China. 6
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Introduction Components Guide MVX250i/MVX200i/MVX200 E REC SEARCH + button ( 26) / FOCUS button ( 51) / (fast forward) button ( 30) / (play/pause) button ( 30) CARD + button ( 108) NIGHT MODE button ( 47) / REC SEARCH – button ( 26) / (record review) button ( 26) / (stop) button ( 30) (rewind) button ( 30) / CARD – button ( 108) EXP button ( 50) / END SEARCH button ( 71) DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button ( 61) CARD DIGI
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Advanced Accessory shoe ( 79, 154) Accessory shoe ( 153) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 16) (print/share) button ( 120, 131) PHOTO button ( 96) Viewfinder protect Zoom lever ( 27) cover ( 143) Program selector ( 45) Viewfinder ( 16) Easy recording Program AE Strap mount ( 17) Built-in speaker ( 32) Start/stop button ( 22, 101) Grip belt ( 16) Strap mount ( 17) Power switch ( 3, 135) CAMERA OFF Cassette compartment ( 14) PLAY(VCR
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Introduction E Assist lamp (White LED)* ( 47) Terminal cover Remote sensor ( 18) Stereo microphone ( 88) Terminal cover MIC terminal* ( 60, 88) S-video terminal ( 35) S S AV terminal ( 32) / DV terminal ( 81, 91) (phones) terminal DV ( 32, 60) USB terminal ( 119, 130) CHARGE indicator ( 11) DC IN terminal ( 11) Tripod socket ( 29) * MVX250i only. 9
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WL-D83 Wireless Controller q !6 w !7 e !8 START ZOOM r /STOP PHOTO WT !9 t SELF T. D.EFFECTS MENU @0 y TV SCREEN ON/OFF SET @1 u @2 DATA CODE SLIDE SHOW CARD i @3 DATE SEARCH o ZERO SET @4 REW PLAY FF MEMORY !0 12bit STOP AUDIO OUT @5 !1 PAUSE SLOW 2 AUDIO DUB. !2 @6 AV DV REMOTE SET !3 @7 REC PAUSE !4 @8 - WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D83 !5 @9 Zoom buttons ( 27) Transmitter !6 q Select buttons ( 37) MENU button ( 37) w !7 PHOTO button ( 96) SET button ( 37) e !8 START/STOP button
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Basic Functions - Preparations Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack E 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. q 2. Move the viewfinder upward. w 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 e the arrow until it clicks. Charging the Battery Pack 1. Connect the power cord to the adapter. CHARGE indicator 2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder
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Using a Household Power Source The LCD screen's backlight is brighter when the camcorder is powered from a household power source. 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. q 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 r camcorder’s DC IN terminal. e w ❍ Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter. ❍ If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the adapter
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Basic Functions - Preparations ❍ Charging, Recording and Playback Times Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions. NB-2LH NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 E Charging Time 115 min. 110 min. 180 min. 210 min. Max. Recording Viewfinder 115 min. 95 min. 200 min. 240 min. Time LCD 90 min. 75 min. 150 min. 190 min. Typical Recording Viewfinder 65 min. 50 min. 110 min. 135 min. Time* LCD 50 min. 40 min. 85 min. 105 min. Playback Time 105 min. 85 min. 175 min.
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Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only video cassettes marked with the D logo. 1. Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT Tape switch and open the cassette w protection tab q compartment cover. The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2. Load/unload the cassette. • Load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt. • Unload the cassette by pulling it straight e out. 3. Press the P mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. 4. Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically an
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Basic Functions - Preparations Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery allows the camcorder to retain date, time ( 19) and other E camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings. 1. Press the OPEN button to open the w e r LCD panel. 2. Pull out the battery holder. 3. Place the lithium battery with the + side facing downward into the battery holder. 4. Insert the battery holder. q
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Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) 1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed. 2. Pull out the viewfinder. 3. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. Attaching the Lens Cap 1. Attach the cord to the lens cap. 2. Pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord. Press the buttons on the lens cap when attaching/removing it. Hook the lens cap on the grip belt while you are recording, and place it over the lens when you have finished. Fastening the Grip B
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Basic Functions - Preparations Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. E SS-900 Shoulder Strap 17
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Using the Wireless Controller Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons. Inserting Batteries The wireless controller operates with two AA (R6) batteries. 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries following the + and – markings. Replace both batteries. 3. Close the battery cover. ❍ Camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes ( 76). If the wireless controller does not work, check if camcorder and wireless controller are set to the s
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Basic Functions - Preparations Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when E you have replaced the backup battery. Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY SYSTEM T.ZONE/DST•••PARIS ( 37) 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press the SET dial. The time zone set
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7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock. 16 1 4 20 19 18 2 24 3 17 6 7 9 10 15 8 5 21 23 14 12 22 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 No. Time zone No. Time zone LONDON WELLGTN (Wellington) PARIS SAMOA CAIRO HONOLU. (Honolulu) MOSCOW ANCHOR. (Anchorage) DUBAI L.A. (Los Angeles) KARACHI DENVER DACCA CHICAGO BANGKOK N.Y. (New York) H. KONG (Hong Kong) CARACAS TOKYO RIO (Rio de Janeiro) SYDNEY FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha) SOLOMON AZORES On
