Canon MV790, MV800i instruction manual

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Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes.

When the program selector is set to EASY, white balance is preset to [AUTO].

The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off.

When you have set the custom white balance:

-Depending on the light source, “ ” may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with the auto setting.

-Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes.

-Turn off the digital zoom.

Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:

-Changing lighting conditions

-Close-ups

-Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)

-Under mercury lamps or certain types of fluorescent lights

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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 useUsing a Household Power Source Camcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapterAdapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Battery Pack  Charging, Recording and Playback TimesNB-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 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 CamcorderSet 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 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 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 Availability of Functions in Each Mode Selecting the Easy Recording ProgramSelecting the Program AE Mode Select a mode and press the SET dialSet the program selector to 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 ShutterUsing the Self-Timer Menu Camera Setup Self TimeroffPress the start/stop button Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Menu VCR SetupChanging the Audio Mode Menu Audio SetupMenu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto Audio RecordingUsing Digital Effects FadersMosaic Mosaic Ball Ball Cube Cube Wave Wave Mirror MirrorSequences Selecting a Fader Selecting an EffectPress the Digital Effects ON/OFF button Using the Multi-Image Screen About the multi-image screenWidescreen TV Recording Press the Widescreen buttonMagnifyingPlaybackthe Image Move the zoom lever toward TSelect the magnified area with the SET dial 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 AUDIOSTEREO1Changing the My Camera Settings Customizing the CamcorderMenu MY Camera START-UP Imgon UP SOUNDPATTERN1 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 Connect the camcorder to the analog video device Press the button to stop recordingConnected device Stop playback Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing Connect the camcorder to the digital video deviceCopyright Precaution Copyright SignalsConcerning Copyright Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Page Transferring Using a DV Cable Transferring Video Recordings to a ComputerScreen 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 List of Messages Message ExplanationMaintenance/Others Camcorder Handling PrecautionsHow to avoid condensation When condensation is detectedCondensation 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 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