Canon MVX25i Instruction Manual

Contents

4Table of ContentsIntroductionImportant Usage Instructions ........................................................................................2Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................3Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................................6Components Guide ........................................................................................................7Basic FunctionsPreparationsPreparing the Power Supply........................................................................................11Loading/Unloading a Cassette ....................................................................................14Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................15Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................16Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................18Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................19RecordingRecording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................22Zooming ........................................................................................................................26Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................28PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape ......................................................................................................29Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................................31Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................32Advanced FunctionsMenus and Settings ......................................................................................................36RecordingUsing the Recording Programs....................................................................................44Using the Night Modes ................................................................................................47Skin Detail Function......................................................................................................49Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................50Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................51Setting the White Balance ..........................................................................................53Setting the Shutter Speed............................................................................................55Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................................57Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................58Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................59Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................63PlaybackMagnifying the Image ................................................................................................70Displaying the Data Code ..........................................................................................71End Search......................................................................................................................73Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..........................................................................74Date Search ....................................................................................................................75Other FunctionsCustomizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................76Changing the Display Language ................................................................................77