Canon MV790, MV800i Adjusting the AE Shift, Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level

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Adjusting the AE Shift

You can adjust the AE (auto exposure) function to lighten or darken the image. This allows you to compensate for backlit or overexposed scenes. Available Levels: –2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75).

AE SHIFT button

SET dial

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

1.Set the program selector to .

2.Set the program AE mode to a mode other than the Easy Recording,

Spotlight or Sand & Snow mode.

3.Press the AE SHIFT button.

“AE ±0” appears in light blue.

4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level.

• Turn the SET dial up to lighten the image, and down to darken the image.

If “MF” is displayed in light blue, AE shift cannot be adjusted. Press the AE SHIFT button again to display “AE ±0” in light blue.

The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program AE mode.

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Contents English Digital Video CamcorderImportant Usage Instructions Using this Manual Symbols and References Used in This ManualOperating Mode Power Switch About the Operating ModesTable of contents Editing Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide MV800i/MV800/MV790Page Introduction Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery PackCharging 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 Battery Pack  Charging, Recording and Playback TimesNB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time Max. Recording TimePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Loading/Unloading a CassetteLoad/unload the cassette Installing the Backup Battery Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Open the LCD panel 90 degreesSetting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving TimeSetting the Date and Time Menu System ZONE/DSTPARISLondon Menu Display Setup Displayoff Displaying Date and Time during RecordingRemove the lens cap Set the camcorder to Camera mode RecordingecordingMovies on a TapeRecording Before You Begin RecordingMenu Display Setup LCD Mirroron Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD ScreenScreen Displays during Recording Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record ReviewPress and release the record review button 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 levelAdjusting the Focus Manually Set the program selector to Adjust the zoomTurn the SET dial to adjust the focus 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 SetupChanging the Audio Mode Menu Audio SetupMenu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto 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 Menu Display Setup Time SEL.DATE & Time Menu Display Setup Data CODEDATE/TIMEDisplaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationMenu Display Setup 6SEC.DATEOFF Displaying the Data CodeSix-Second Auto Date 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 Menu Display Setup Changing the Display LanguageChanging the Date Format Language Set a Language Set BOther Camcorder Settings Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD ScreenMenu Display Setup Brightness BeepDemonstration Mode Turning Off the Image StabilizerConnecting the Devices Connecting a VCRConnecting a Digital Video Device 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 PrecautionsHow to avoid condensation When condensation is detectedCondensation 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 Troubleshooting Power SourceProblem Cause Solution Recording/PlaybackSet the time zone, date Editing System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CB-2LTEOptional Accessories Battery PacksCB-2LTE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerTL-28 Tele-converter WD-28 Wide-converterFS-28U Filter Set WS-20 Wrist StrapSpecifications Power/OthersSystem 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