Canon MV790, MV800i Preparing the Camcorder, Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment

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Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)

1.Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed.

2. Pull out the viewfinder.

3. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever.

4. Push the viewfinder back in.

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Attaching the Lens Cap

1.Attach the cord to the lens cap.

2.Pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord.

Press the buttons on the lens cap when attaching/removing it. Hook the lens cap on the grip belt while you are recording, and place it over the lens when you have finished.

Preparations

Basic Functions

Fastening the Grip Belt

Hold the camcorder with your right hand and adjust the belt with your left.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb.

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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 PackUsing a Household Power Source Camcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapterAdapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Max. Recording Time Battery Pack Charging, Recording and Playback Times NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging TimeLoading/Unloading a Cassette Load/unload the cassettePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks 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 VideosSet the camcorder to Play VCR mode Playing Back a TapeOpen the LCD panel Special Playback Modes Playback PauseFast 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 SettingsMenu and Default Settings Submenu Menu Item Setting OptionsCamera Menu System Beep ON, OFF ZONE/DST Play VCR Menu Submenu Menu Item UsingRecordingthe Recording Programs Easy Recording ProgramProgram AE Modes Selecting the Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each ModeSelecting the Program AE Mode Select a mode and press the SET dialSet 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 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 ShutteronUsing the Self-Timer Menu Camera Setup Self TimeroffPress the start/stop button Menu VCR Setup Changing the Recording Mode SP/LPAudio Recording Changing the Audio ModeMenu Audio Setup Menu Audio Setup Wind ScreenautoFaders Using Digital EffectsMosaic Mosaic Ball Ball Cube Cube Wave Wave Mirror MirrorSequences Selecting a Fader Selecting an EffectPress the Digital Effects ON/OFF button About the multi-image screen Using the Multi-Image ScreenPress the Widescreen button Widescreen TV RecordingMagnifyingPlaybackthe Image Move the zoom lever toward TSelect the magnified area with the SET dial 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 SoundChanging the My Camera Settings Customizing the CamcorderMenu MY Camera START-UP Imgon UP SOUNDPATTERN1 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 Connect the camcorder to the analog video device Press the button to stop recordingConnected device Stop playback Connect the camcorder to the digital video device Recording from Digital Video Devices DV DubbingCopyright Precaution Copyright SignalsConcerning Copyright Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Page Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV CableScreen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD ScreenHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Camera Mode see also Play VCR ModeScreen Displays during Recording/Playback Message Explanation List of MessagesCamcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCondensation may form in the following cases How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected CondensationBattery Pack Handling Precautions About the battery terminal coverTreat the battery pack with care Lithium Button Battery Handling Precautions Cassette Handling PrecautionsProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen 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