Canon MV790, MV800i instruction manual Important Usage Instructions

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 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.

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Contents English Digital Video CamcorderImportant Usage Instructions Operating Mode Power Switch Using this ManualSymbols and References Used in This Manual About the Operating ModesTable of contents Editing Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide MV800i/MV800/MV790Page Introduction Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after useAdapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Using a Household Power SourceCamcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time Battery Pack Charging, Recording and Playback Times Max. Recording TimePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Loading/Unloading a CassetteLoad/unload the cassette Installing the Backup Battery Attaching the Lens Cap Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap LCD Backlight Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Screen Open the LCD panel 90 degreesSetting the Date and Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Menu System ZONE/DSTPARISLondon Menu Display Setup Displayoff Displaying Date and Time during RecordingRecording Remove the lens cap Set the camcorder to Camera modeRecordingecordingMovies on a Tape Before You Begin RecordingMenu Display Setup LCD Mirroron Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD ScreenScreen Displays during Recording Press and release the record review button Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Review Record SearchZooming Optical ZoomMenu Camera Setup Digital ZoomTips for Making Better Videos Holding the CamcorderOpen 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 Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Scart TerminalTVs with Audio/Video Terminals Menu Audio Setup Output CHL/R Selecting the Audio Output ChannelMenus and Settings Selecting 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 Availability of Functions in Each Mode Selecting the Easy Recording ProgramSet the program selector to Press the SET dial Selecting the Program AE ModeSelect a mode and press the SET dial Using the Night Mode Set the program selector to Press the Night Mode buttonMenu Camera Setup Skin Detailnormal Skin Detail FunctionAdjusting the AE Shift Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift levelTurn the SET dial to adjust the focus Adjusting the Focus ManuallySet the program selector to Adjust the zoom Press the Focus buttonInfinity Focus Setting the White Balance Menu Camera Setup White BAL.AUTOPage Setting the Shutter Speed Menu Camera Setup SL Shutteron Auto Slow ShutterPress the start/stop button Using the Self-TimerMenu Camera Setup Self Timeroff Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Menu VCR SetupMenu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto Changing the Audio ModeMenu Audio Setup Audio RecordingUsing Digital Effects FadersSequences Mosaic Mosaic Ball Ball Cube Cube Wave WaveMirror Mirror Press the Digital Effects ON/OFF button Selecting a FaderSelecting an Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen About the multi-image screenWidescreen TV Recording Press the Widescreen buttonSelect the magnified area with the SET dial MagnifyingPlaybackthe ImageMove the zoom lever toward T Displaying the Data Code Menu Display Setup Time SEL.DATE & TimeMenu Display Setup Data CODEDATE/TIME Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationSix-Second Auto Date Menu Display Setup 6SEC.DATEOFFDisplaying the Data Code Press the Data Code buttonEnd Search Stop mode, press the END Search buttonPlaying Back a Tape with Added Sound 12bit AUDIOSTEREO1Menu MY Camera START-UP Imgon UP SOUNDPATTERN1 Changing the My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camcorder Changing the Date Format Menu Display SetupChanging the Display Language Language Set a Language Set BMenu Display Setup Brightness Other Camcorder SettingsAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen BeepDemonstration Mode Turning Off the Image StabilizerConnecting a Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DeviceEditing Connected device Stop playback Connect the camcorder to the analog video devicePress the button to stop recording Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing Connect the camcorder to the digital video deviceConcerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Page Transferring Using a DV Cable Transferring Video Recordings to a ComputerHiding/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 List of Messages Message ExplanationMaintenance/Others Camcorder Handling PrecautionsCondensation How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected Condensation may form in the following casesTreat 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 Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/PlaybackSet the time zone, date Editing System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CB-2LTECB-2LTE Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerFS-28U Filter Set TL-28 Tele-converterWD-28 Wide-converter WS-20 Wrist StrapSystem SpecificationsPower/Others Input/Output Terminals MV800/MV790 Output onlyCA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery PackIndex 12bit audio 169 widescreen 6-second auto dateZooming Canon INC