4 IntroductionETable of ContentsIntroductionReference Guide ..............................................................................................................3Thank You for Choosing a Canon ................................................................................7Introducing the MVX150i/MVX100i ............................................................................8Components Guide ........................................................................................................9Mastering the BasicsPreparationsUsing a Household Power Source ..............................................................................13Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................14Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................17Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................18Loading a Cassette ........................................................................................................20Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................22Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................23Basic RecordingRecording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................26Zooming ........................................................................................................................28Using the LCD Screen....................................................................................................30Searching and Reviewing when Recording ..............................................................33Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................34Basic PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape ......................................................................................................35Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................38Using the Full Range of FeaturesGeneralMenus and Settings ......................................................................................................42Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..........................................................................47Customizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................48Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................49RecordingChanging the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................51Recording Still Images on the Tape ............................................................................52Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................54Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................58Using the Multi-Image Screen ....................................................................................64Turning Off the Image Stabilizer ................................................................................66Recording With the Self-Timer....................................................................................67Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................68Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) ......................................................................70Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional) ..........................................................71Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)..................................................................741_D74PAL_E(02-12) 03.2.5 3:17 PM Page 4