Special playback | Canon MV4i MC manual

Special playback

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Frame Advance

To play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause.

Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance.

Frame Reverse

To play back in reverse frame by frame, press the –/4abutton repeatedly during playback pause.

Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse.

Slow Forward Playback

REW PLAY FF

–/ STOP + /

PAUSE SLOW ⋅ 2

Mastering the Basics

To play back at about 1/5 normal speed, press the SLOW M button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

•The camcorder automatically returns to playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback in SP or LP recording mode.

Slow Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at about 1/5 normal speed, press the –/4abutton and then the SLOW M button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

•The camcorder automatically returns to ⋅1 reverse playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback in SP or LP recording mode.

Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/4abutton during normal forward playback.

Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward playback.

Forward ⋅2 Playback

Press the ⋅2 button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

Reverse ⋅2 Playback

Press the –/4abutton and then the ⋅2 button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

•Mosaic-like noise appears on the screen during some of the special playback modes.

•There’s no audio during special playback.

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Canon MV4i MC instruction manual Special playback

Contents

PAL For Users in the UK Important Usage Instructions Contents Getting started Thank you for Choosing a Canon Introducing the MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC Finding Your Way Around the Camera Mastering the Basics Mastering the Basics Connecting the camera to a mains outlet Powering Your CamcorderProvide power from a mains outlet or Charge a battery pack Charging and attaching the battery packs CA-410 Compact Power Adapter Loading and unloading Loading a CassetteLoad or unload the cassette Handling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette memory Before you start recording Basic RecordingTo record Load a cassette Slide the program selector to When you have finished recording Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tape Changing the recording modeAbout all 3 extended recording modes About SP and LP modes Widescreen TV recording Confirmation/Warning beeps About the Power dial lock lever 10⋅ optical zoom Zooming40⋅ digital zoom Open the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenChanging the angle of the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Load the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Playing Back a Cassette Playback pause Other playback modesFast forward playback Rewind playback Special playback Built-in speaker Attaching the DU-300 Docking Unit Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenAttaching the Ferrite Core If your TV or VCR has a Scart terminal without S S1-video DU-300 Docking Unit If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal Video If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Tips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camera Composition Camera moves Picture angle Turning the Image Stabilizer Off MV4i MC only Using the MenusPlay Menu Play VCR MV4i and MV4i MC VCR MV4 Selecting from the Menus Press the Menu button List of Menus Camera set up submenuDigital effects submenu Card mix submenu MV4i MC only Display set up submenu VCR set up submenuPlay MV4i and MV4i MC VCR Menu System submenu Card operations submenu MV4i MC only Card set up submenu MV4i MC only REC Menu MV4i MC only Card set up submenu Play Menu MV4i MC only To print mark 113 VCR set up submenu Record modeReturn 0Return Inserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode Turning off the tally lamp If your wireless controller isn’t working Setting the time zone/daylight saving time Setting the Date and TimeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Close the menu 16 17 18 11 12 Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET Setting the clockDate and time display Press the start/stop button to begin recording Recording in Progressive Scan Mode Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording Programs Setting the program AE mode Auto Easy RecordingSports Portrait Sand & Snow SpotlightLow Light Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital Effects Using the Full Range of Features Fade Trigger FADE-T FadersWipe Wipe Scroll Scroll Art ART EffectsBlack and White BLK & WHT Sepia Sepia Operating faders Select the desired settingPress the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button Operating effects Select the desired setting Select M.S. Split Using the Multi-Image ScreenOperating the multi-image screen Select M.S. Speed Push the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button Select the desired setting Close the menu External microphone and headphones Selecting the audio modeAudio Recording MV4i/MV4i MC only Wind screen Attach the microphone to the adapter bracket Press the start/stop button Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button to end recording For stills Exposure adjustment Adjusting Exposure ManuallyExposure lock Shutter speed Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Focus lock Adjusting Focus ManuallyManual focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Selecting date/time Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data Data Code Date/Time Camera data Setting the data code Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Preparations Editing to a VCRConnect the camera to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCR Connect the camera and the other digital device Dubbing with Digital Video EquipmentPrepare the other device Dubbing MV4i and MV4i MC Press the camera’s REC Pause button Copyright signalStop playback on the other device Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD Playback tape Playback tape Tape in the MV4i/MV4i MCConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Stop playback on the VCR Press the A/V Insert button For MV4 For MV4i/MV4i MC Audio DubbingTo connect an external microphone Press Audio DUB Editing To connect other audio equipment For MV4i/MV4i MC For MV4 VCR SET UP Audio DUB.AUDIO Press Audio DUB Choose the output Setting the Audio Mix Selecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC You can do the following with a memory Card Memory Card Introduction -MV4i MC only Close the cover Inserting and removing the memory cardSelecting the recording image quality 100 File numbers 101 Turning the shutter sound off 102 103 Recording Still Images to a Memory CardPress the Photo button halfway and hold it 104 105 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image Connect the camera to the other digital device Recording from Another DV Device as a Still ImageRecording Start playback on the other device 107 Viewing Still ImagesSingle Image There are 3 ways to view still images Slide Show 108Index Screen 109 Settings of the Still Image recorded to memory card Select Protect and press the Select dial 110Select Image Erase and press the Select dial Select YES and press the Select dial File Operation File Oper 111Select Print Mark and press the Select dial 112 Preventing Accidental Erasure ProtectProtecting an image while viewing an index screen 113 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print MarkMarking an image for printing while viewing an index screen Erasing all print marks 114 115 Erasing Still ImagesSelect the image you want to erase Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select ALL 116 117 Availability of Card Mix by modeSelect from 3 types of Card Mix effects Card Lumi Card luminance key- 5 pre-recorded sample images 118 Mix level 119 Select MIX Level Adjust the mix levelPress the MIX button Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording 120 Copying Still Images from a Cassette 121 Copying Memory Card Still Images to a CassetteOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy 122 Formatting a Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Select YES Memory card operating precautions Other Information and Precautions123 Sample images 124Card chroma key 125 SD Memory Card Specifications Capacity InterfaceCard luminance key Camera chroma key Preparing the Camera Adjust the viewfinder126 Prepare the lens cap 127 How much power is left?Charging and recording times Taking care of the battery pack When to recharge128 Treat the battery pack with care Installing the backup battery129 130 Maintenance 131 MaintenanceStorage Viewfinder Power sources Using the camera abroad132 Video heads 133 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camera from condensation 134 TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Recording/Playback Contd Problem Memory card operations MV4i MC only 136 Miscellaneous 137 Scart 138 BP-400 Series Battery Packs Optional Accessories139 BP-915 BP-930 BP-945 VL-10Li Battery Video Light CB-400 Car Battery Adapter140 SA-1 Adapter Bracket SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 141CD-300 Digital Printer 142 Screen DisplaysTurning off the LCD screen displays 143 REC Menu MV4i MC only Play Menu 144 Memory Card Displays MV4i MC only 145 Time Code 146Recording reminder Condensation 147 For MV4i MC only 148 149 SpecificationsMV4/MV4i/MV4i MC 150 BP-406 Battery Pack 151 Index Protect 152 153 154 Menu at a Glance 155 Canon INC