REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom. • Use of CV-150F/CV-250F DV cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirement of EMC Directive. Reference Guide E The following manuals are supplied with the camcorder: . Digital Video Camcorder MVX3i Instruction Manual This manual explains the camcorder operations from basic video recording to the use of the full range of features. . Digital Video Software Instruction Manual This manual explains how to download images from the memory card to a computer using the supplied USB cable. You can add sample images for Card Mix and My Camera settings from the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. . Windows XP Users Only DV Network Software Instruction Manual This manual explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer and use the following software: • DV Messenger Version 2 (USB or IEEE1394): This software operates with Windows Messenger and allows you to perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet, or to remotely access the camcorder at home. •AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver (IEEE1394): Allows you to download/upload images to/from the computer and use the camcorder as a card reader/writer. Trademark Acknowledgements • Canon and Bubble Jet are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. • D is a trademark. Introduction • logo is a trademark. •Windows® is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. MPEG-4 Visual Consumer Recorded Video Decoders and/or Encoders USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE BY A CONSUMER ENGAGING IN PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES. Table of Contents E Introduction Reference Guide..............................................................................................................3 Thank You for Choosing a Canon ................................................................................7 Introducing the MVX3i ..................................................................................................8 Components Guide ........................................................................................................9 Mastering the Basics Introduction 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 .................................................................................