3IntroductionEUsing this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon MVX1Si/MVX1S. Please read this manual carefullybefore you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table( 125).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 items displayed on the screen. “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. : Function available only with the MVX1Si camcorder.Selecting the Operating ModesThe camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power and TAPE/CARD switches.OperatingModesPowerSwitchTAPE/CARDSwitchIconDisplay OperationCAMERA(TAPE)Recording movies on atape 25PLAY Playing movies from atape 34CAMERA(CARD)Recording still images ormovies on a card 28PLAY Playing movies or viewingimages from a card 36Button and switches to be operatedMenu item showing at its default position