Canon MV800, MV790 Using a Household Power Source, Adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable

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Using a Household Power Source

Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without worrying about the battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be consumed.

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1.

Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

 

 

2.

Connect the power cord to the

 

 

 

power adapter.

 

 

3.

Plug the power cord into a power

 

 

 

outlet.

 

 

4.

Connect the power adapter to the

 

 

 

camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

 

 

 

Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.

Preparations

Basic Functions

 

If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the

 

adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.

 

Do not connect any products that are not expressly recommended to the

 

camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the power adapter.

 

You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use. This is not a

 

 

 

malfunction.

 

 

 

Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack.

 

 

 

Charging may stop. The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the

 

 

 

CHARGE indicator glows steady. The battery pack may also not be charged

 

 

 

correctly when a power outage occurs during charging. Remove the battery

 

 

 

pack and attach it back to the camcorder.

 

 

When the power adapter or battery pack is defective, the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly (at about 2 flashes/second) and charging stops.

The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status. 0-50%: Flashes once every second

More than 50%: Flashes twice every second

100%: Glows steadily

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder EnglishImportant Usage Instructions About the Operating Modes Using this ManualSymbols and References Used in This Manual Operating Mode Power SwitchTable of contents Editing Checking Supplied Accessories MV800i/MV800/MV790 Components GuidePage Introduction Remove the battery pack after use Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackAdapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Using a Household Power SourceCamcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter Max. Recording Time Battery Pack Charging, Recording and Playback Times NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging TimePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Loading/Unloading a CassetteLoad/unload the cassette Installing the Backup Battery Fastening the Grip Belt Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Screen LCD BacklightMenu System ZONE/DSTPARIS Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and TimeLondon Displaying Date and Time during Recording Menu Display Setup DisplayoffBefore You Begin Recording Remove the lens cap Set the camcorder to Camera modeRecordingecordingMovies on a Tape RecordingAllowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Menu Display Setup LCD MirroronScreen Displays during Recording Record Search Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Review Press and release the record review buttonOptical Zoom ZoomingDigital Zoom Menu Camera SetupHolding the Camcorder Tips for Making Better VideosOpen the LCD panel Set the camcorder to Play VCR modePlaying Back a Tape Fast Forward Playback / Rewind Playback Special Playback ModesPlayback Pause 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 SettingsCamera Menu Menu and Default SettingsSubmenu Menu Item Setting Options System Beep ON, OFF ZONE/DST Play VCR Menu Submenu Menu Item Program AE Modes UsingRecordingthe Recording ProgramsEasy Recording Program Selecting the Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each ModeSet the program selector to Press the SET dial Selecting the Program AE ModeSelect a mode and 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 ShiftPress the Focus button Adjusting the Focus ManuallySet the program selector to Adjust the zoom Turn the SET dial to adjust the focusInfinity Focus Menu Camera Setup White BAL.AUTO Setting the White BalancePage Setting the Shutter Speed Auto Slow Shutter Menu Camera Setup SL ShutteronPress the start/stop button Using the Self-TimerMenu Camera Setup Self Timeroff Menu VCR Setup Changing the Recording Mode SP/LPAudio Recording Changing the Audio ModeMenu Audio Setup Menu Audio Setup Wind ScreenautoFaders Using Digital EffectsSequences Mosaic Mosaic Ball Ball Cube Cube Wave WaveMirror Mirror Press the Digital Effects ON/OFF button Selecting a FaderSelecting an Effect About the multi-image screen Using the Multi-Image ScreenPress the Widescreen button Widescreen TV RecordingSelect the magnified area with the SET dial MagnifyingPlaybackthe ImageMove the zoom lever toward T Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Menu Display Setup Time SEL.DATE & TimeMenu Display Setup Data CODEDATE/TIME Displaying the Data CodePress the Data Code button Menu Display Setup 6SEC.DATEOFFDisplaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto DateStop mode, press the END Search button End Search12bit AUDIOSTEREO1 Playing Back a Tape with Added SoundMenu MY Camera START-UP Imgon UP SOUNDPATTERN1 Changing the My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camcorder Language Set a Language Set B Menu Display SetupChanging the Display Language Changing the Date FormatBeep Other Camcorder SettingsAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Menu Display Setup BrightnessTurning Off the Image Stabilizer Demonstration ModeRecording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR Connecting a Digital Video DeviceEditing Connected device Stop playback Connect the camcorder to the analog video devicePress the button to stop recording Connect the camcorder to the digital video device Recording from Digital Video Devices DV DubbingConcerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Page Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV CableHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Screen DisplaysHiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Screen Displays during Recording/Playback Camera Mode see alsoPlay VCR Mode Message Explanation List of MessagesCamcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCondensation may form in the following cases How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected CondensationTreat the battery pack with care Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsCassette Handling Precautions Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Recording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Problem Cause SolutionSet the time zone, date Editing CB-2LTE System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaCBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CB-2LTE Battery ChargerWS-20 Wrist Strap TL-28 Tele-converterWD-28 Wide-converter FS-28U Filter SetInput/Output Terminals MV800/MV790 Output only SpecificationsPower/Others SystemNB-2LH Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power Adapter12bit audio 169 widescreen 6-second auto date IndexZooming Canon INC