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Table of Contents
Introduction
Reference Guide ..............................................................................................................3
Thank You for Choosing a Canon ................................................................................7
Introducing the MVX3i ..................................................................................................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 ..........................................................................50
Customizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................51
Using the Custom Key ..................................................................................................52
Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................53
Recording
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................55
Recording Still Images on the Tape ............................................................................56
Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................................................58
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................61
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................64
Using the Multi-Image Screen ....................................................................................70
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer ................................................................................72
Recording With the Self-Timer....................................................................................73
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................74
Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) ......................................................................77
Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional) ..........................................................78
Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)..................................................................80
Manual Adjustments
Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................81
Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................83
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