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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
Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................18
Loading a Cassette ........................................................................................................20
Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................22
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................23
Basic Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................26
Zooming ........................................................................................................................28
Using the LCD Screen....................................................................................................30
Searching and Reviewing when Recording ..............................................................33
Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................34
Basic Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................35
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................38
Using the Full Range of Features
General
Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................42
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..........................................................................47
Customizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................48
Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................49
Recording
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................51
Recording Still Images on the Tape ............................................................................52
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................54
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................58
Using the Multi-Image Screen ....................................................................................64
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer ................................................................................66
Recording With the Self-Timer....................................................................................67
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................68
Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) ......................................................................70
Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional) ..........................................................71
Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)..................................................................74
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