Canon MV4i MC instruction manual Contents

Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions	2
Thank you for Choosing a Canon	4
Introducing the MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC ....	5
Mastering the Basics
Finding Your Way Around the Camera	6
~ Preparations ~
Powering Your Camcorder	9
Loading a Cassette	12
~ Basic Recording ~
Basic Recording	14
Zooming	19
Using the LCD Screen	20
~ Basic Playback ~
Playing Back a Cassette	23
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen ....	27
Tips for Making Better Videos	31
Using the Full Range of
Features
~ General ... ~
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off	33
Using the Menus	34
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp..	43
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time	46
Recording in Progressive Scan Mode ....49
Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette	50
Searching and Reviewing While Recording ..	52
Using the Various Recording Programs ..	53
Using Digital Effects	57
Using the Multi-Image Screen	63
Audio Recording	65
Setting the Self-Timer	67

~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~

Adjusting Exposure Manually	69
Adjusting Focus Manually	72
Setting the White Balance	73
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data
(Data Code)	75
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search)	78
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position	79

Editing
			E
Editing to a VCR	80
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment	81
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder–
..Analog Line-in (MV4i and MV4i MC only) 84		Introduction
Recording Over Existing Scenes–A/V Insert	86
Editing (MV4i and MV4i MC only)
Audio Dubbing	89
Setting the Audio Mix	95
Connecting to a PC	97
Using a Memory Card
(MV4i MC only)
Memory Card Introduction	98
Recording Still Images to a
Memory Card	103
Recording an Image from a Cassette
as a Still Image	105
Recording from Another DV Device
as a Still Image	106
Viewing Still Images	107
Settings of the Still Image recorded to
memory card	109
Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) ..	112
Marking a Still Image for Printing
(Print Mark)	113
Erasing Still Images	115
Combining Images and Recording
Them to a Cassette (Card Mix)	117
Copying Still Images from a Cassette....	120
Copying Memory Card Still Images
to a Cassette	121
Formatting a Memory Card	122
Other Information and Precautions	123
Additional Information
Preparing the Camera	126
Notes on Using the Batteries	127
Maintenance	130
Troubleshooting	134
The MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC
System Diagram	138
Optional Accessories	139
Screen Displays	142
Specifications	149
Index	151
Menu at a Glance	154	3