Canon MV790, MV800i RecordingecordingMovies on a Tape, Before You Begin Recording

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RecordingecordingMovies on a Tape

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 79).

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1.Remove the lens cap.

2.Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

3.Open the LCD panel.

4.Press the start/stop button to begin recording.

Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.

 

 

 

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When You Have Finished Recording

1.Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

2.Close the LCD panel.

3.Replace the lens cap.

4.Unload the cassette.

5.Disconnect the power source.

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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 useUsing a Household Power Source Camcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapterAdapter away from the TV or the antenna cable  Charging, Recording and Playback Times Battery PackNB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time Max. Recording TimeLoading/Unloading a Cassette Load/unload the 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 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 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 ShutteronUsing the Self-Timer Menu Camera Setup Self TimeroffPress 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 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 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 SoundChanging the My Camera Settings Customizing the CamcorderMenu 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 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/OthersWhen condensation is detected How to avoid condensationCondensation Condensation may form in the following casesBattery 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 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