Canon MVX10 Instruction Manual

Contents

4 IntroductionETable of ContentsIntroductionReference Guide ..............................................................................................................3Thank You for Choosing a Canon ................................................................................7Introducing the MVX10i ................................................................................................8Components Guide ........................................................................................................9Mastering the BasicsPreparationsUsing a Household Power Source ..............................................................................13Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................14Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................17Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................18Loading a Cassette ........................................................................................................19Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................21Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................22Basic RecordingRecording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................25Zooming ........................................................................................................................27Using the LCD Screen....................................................................................................29Searching and Reviewing when Recording ..............................................................32Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................33Basic PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape ......................................................................................................34Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................37Using the Full Range of FeaturesGeneralMenus and Settings ......................................................................................................41Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..........................................................................47Customizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................48Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................49RecordingChanging the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................51Recording Still Images on the Tape ............................................................................52Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................................................54Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................57Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................61Using the Multi-Image Screen ....................................................................................67Turning Off the Image Stabilizer ................................................................................69Recording With the Self-Timer....................................................................................70Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................71Manual AdjustmentsAdjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................74Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................76