Canon Comprehensive Instruction Manual for Digital Video Camcorders

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Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

PUB.DIE-217

English

English

Introduction

Basic

Functions

Advanced

Functions

Editing

Mini Digital

Video

Cassette

Additional

Information

PAL

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder EnglishImportant Usage Instructions Symbols and References Used in This Manual Using this ManualOperating Mode Power Switch About the Operating ModesTable of contents Editing Checking Supplied Accessories MV800i/MV800/MV790 Components GuidePage Introduction Attaching the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after useCamcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter Using a Household Power SourceAdapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Charging, Recording and Playback Times Battery PackNB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time Max. Recording TimeLoad/unload the cassette Loading/Unloading a CassettePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Rotating the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Open the LCD panel 90 degreesSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Date and Time Menu System ZONE/DSTPARISLondon Displaying Date and Time during Recording Menu Display Setup DisplayoffRecordingecordingMovies on a Tape Remove the lens cap Set the camcorder to Camera modeRecording Before You Begin RecordingAllowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Menu Display Setup LCD MirroronScreen Displays during Recording Record Review Reviewing and Searching when RecordingPress and release the record review button Record SearchOptical Zoom ZoomingDigital Zoom Menu Camera SetupHolding the Camcorder Tips for Making Better VideosPlaying Back a Tape Set the camcorder to Play VCR modeOpen the LCD panel Playback Pause Special Playback ModesFast Forward Playback / Rewind Playback Adjusting the Volume TVs with Scart Terminal Playing Back on a TV ScreenTVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Output Channel Menu Audio Setup Output CHL/RSelecting Menus and Settings Menus and SettingsSubmenu Menu Item Setting Options Menu and Default SettingsCamera Menu System Beep ON, OFF ZONE/DST Play VCR Menu Submenu Menu Item Easy Recording Program UsingRecordingthe Recording ProgramsProgram AE Modes Selecting the Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each ModeSelect a mode and press the SET dial Selecting the Program AE ModeSet the program selector to Press the SET dial Set the program selector to Press the Night Mode button Using the Night ModeSkin Detail Function Menu Camera Setup Skin DetailnormalTurn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level Adjusting the AE ShiftSet the program selector to Adjust the zoom Adjusting the Focus ManuallyTurn the SET dial to adjust the focus Press the Focus buttonInfinity Focus Menu Camera Setup White BAL.AUTO Setting the White BalancePage Setting the Shutter Speed Auto Slow Shutter Menu Camera Setup SL ShutteronMenu Camera Setup Self Timeroff Using the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button Menu VCR Setup Changing the Recording Mode SP/LPMenu Audio Setup Changing the Audio ModeMenu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto Audio RecordingFaders Using Digital EffectsMirror Mirror Mosaic Mosaic Ball Ball Cube Cube Wave WaveSequences Selecting an Effect Selecting a FaderPress the Digital Effects ON/OFF button About the multi-image screen Using the Multi-Image ScreenPress the Widescreen button Widescreen TV RecordingMove the zoom lever toward T MagnifyingPlaybackthe ImageSelect the magnified area with the SET dial Menu Display Setup Data CODEDATE/TIME Menu Display Setup Time SEL.DATE & TimeDisplaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationDisplaying the Data Code Menu Display Setup 6SEC.DATEOFFSix-Second Auto Date Press the Data Code buttonStop mode, press the END Search button End Search12bit AUDIOSTEREO1 Playing Back a Tape with Added SoundCustomizing the Camcorder Changing the My Camera SettingsMenu MY Camera START-UP Imgon UP SOUNDPATTERN1 Changing the Display Language Menu Display SetupChanging the Date Format Language Set a Language Set BAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Other Camcorder SettingsMenu Display Setup Brightness BeepTurning Off the Image Stabilizer Demonstration ModeConnecting a VCR Connecting the DevicesConnecting a Digital Video Device Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DeviceEditing Press the button to stop recording Connect the camcorder to the analog video deviceConnected device Stop playback Connect the camcorder to the digital video device Recording from Digital Video Devices DV DubbingCopyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Page Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV CableHiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Screen DisplaysHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Play VCR Mode Camera Mode see alsoScreen Displays during Recording/Playback Message Explanation List of MessagesCamcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersWhen condensation is detected How to avoid condensationCondensation Condensation may form in the following casesAbout the battery terminal cover Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care Cassette Handling Precautions Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen Power Source TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution Recording/PlaybackSet the time zone, date Editing CB-2LTE System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaBattery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-2LTE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerWD-28 Wide-converter TL-28 Tele-converterFS-28U Filter Set WS-20 Wrist StrapPower/Others SpecificationsSystem Input/Output Terminals MV800/MV790 Output onlyNB-2LH Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power Adapter12bit audio 169 widescreen 6-second auto date IndexZooming Canon INC