DU-300 Docking Unit | Canon MV4i MC specs

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DU-300 Docking Unit

Mastering the Basics

Specifications

S-video terminal output	1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.3 Vp-p (C signal)
(MV4i/MV4i MC: input/output)

Microphone terminal	ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack – 57 dBV (with 600
	ohm mic)/ at least 5 kohms

Headphone terminal	ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack
LANC u terminal	ø 2.5 mm mini minijack
Dimensions	77 ⋅ 29 ⋅ 56 mm (3 ⋅ 1 1/8 ⋅ 2 1/4 in)
Weight	50 g (1 3/4 oz)

Weight and dimensions are approximate.

Erorrs and omissions excepted.

Subject to change without notice.

If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S (S1)-video)

PC-A10 SCART Adapter

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(R) (L/MONO)

AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO

•Connect the PC-A10 SCART adapter to the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal.

•Connect the camera to the adapter. Connect the camera using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO.

•If you are connecting the camera to a TV, set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO.

•If you are connecting the camera to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

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Canon MV4i MC instruction manual DU-300 Docking Unit, If your TV or VCR has a Scart terminal without S S1-video

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UK Contents Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting started 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 Basic Recording Before you start recordingTo record Load a cassette When you have finished recording Slide the program selector to Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tape Changing the recording modeAbout all 3 extended recording modes Widescreen TV recording About SP and LP modes About the Power dial lock lever Confirmation/Warning beeps 10⋅ optical zoom Zooming40⋅ digital zoom Open the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenChanging the angle of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Playing Back a Cassette Load the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Other playback modes Playback pauseFast 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 DU-300 Docking Unit If your TV or VCR has a Scart terminal without S S1-video If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Video Using a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camera Composition Picture angle Camera moves Turning the Image Stabilizer Off MV4i MC only Using the MenusPlay Menu Play VCR MV4i and MV4i MC VCR Selecting from the Menus MV4 Press the Menu button Camera set up submenu List of MenusDigital effects submenu Card mix submenu MV4i MC only VCR set up submenu Display set up submenuPlay MV4i and MV4i MC VCR Menu System submenu Card set up submenu MV4i MC only Card operations submenu MV4i MC only Card set up submenu REC Menu MV4i MC only Play Menu MV4i MC only VCR set up submenu Record mode To print mark 113Return 0Return Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp Inserting batteries When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Turning off the tally lamp Setting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving 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 Recording in Progressive Scan Mode Press the start/stop button to begin recording Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of functions in each recording program Setting the program AE mode Easy Recording AutoSports Portrait Sand & Snow SpotlightLow Light Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by mode Using the Full Range of Features Faders Fade Trigger FADE-TWipe Wipe Scroll Scroll Effects Art ARTBlack and White BLK & WHT Sepia Sepia Operating faders Select the desired settingPress the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button Operating effects Using the Multi-Image Screen Select the desired setting Select M.S. SplitOperating the multi-image screen Select M.S. Speed Select the desired setting Close the menu Push the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button Selecting the audio mode External microphone and headphonesAudio Recording MV4i/MV4i MC only Attach the microphone to the adapter bracket Wind screen 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 Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Focus lock Adjusting Focus ManuallyManual focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data Data Code Selecting date/time Setting the data code Date/Time Camera data Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Editing to a VCR PreparationsConnect the camera to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCR Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment Connect the camera and the other digital devicePrepare 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 Press the A/V Insert button Stop playback on the VCR For MV4 For MV4i/MV4i MC Audio DubbingTo connect an external microphone Press Audio DUB Editing For MV4i/MV4i MC For MV4 To connect other audio equipment VCR SET UP Audio DUB.AUDIO Press Audio DUB Setting the Audio Mix Choose the output Selecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Memory Card Introduction -MV4i MC only You can do the following with a memory Card Close the cover Inserting and removing the memory cardSelecting the recording image quality 100 101 File numbers 102 Turning the shutter sound off 103 Recording Still Images to a Memory CardPress the Photo button halfway and hold it 104 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 105 Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image Connect the camera to the other digital deviceRecording Start playback on the other device Viewing Still Images 107Single Image There are 3 ways to view still images Slide Show 108Index Screen Settings of the Still Image recorded to memory card 109 110 Select Protect and press the Select dialSelect 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 114 Erasing all print marks Erasing Still Images 115Select the image you want to erase Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase 116 Select ALL Availability of Card Mix by mode 117Select from 3 types of Card Mix effects Card Lumi Card luminance key- 5 pre-recorded sample images Mix level 118 Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level 119Press the MIX button Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording Copying Still Images from a Cassette 120 121 Copying Memory Card Still Images to a CassetteOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Formatting a Memory Card 122Open 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 Adjust the viewfinder Preparing the Camera126 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 Maintenance 130 Maintenance 131Storage Viewfinder Using the camera abroad Power sources132 Video heads What happens when condensation is detected 133Condensation Protecting the camera from condensation 134 TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Problem Recording/Playback Contd 136 Memory card operations MV4i MC only 137 Miscellaneous 138 Scart Optional Accessories BP-400 Series Battery Packs139 BP-915 BP-930 BP-945 CB-400 Car Battery Adapter VL-10Li Battery Video Light140 SA-1 Adapter Bracket SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 141CD-300 Digital Printer 142 Screen DisplaysTurning off the LCD screen displays 143 144 REC Menu MV4i MC only Play Menu 145 Memory Card Displays MV4i MC only Time Code 146Recording reminder 147 Condensation 148 For MV4i MC only 149 SpecificationsMV4/MV4i/MV4i MC BP-406 Battery Pack 150 Index 151 152 Protect 153 Menu at a Glance 154 155 Canon INC