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Canon instruction manual Using the Menus, 2 C.REC MENU CARD, MV4i MC only

Models: MV4i MC MV4i

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Using the Menus

Many of the camera’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display.

There are 2 main menus:

CAM. MENU	Camera menu	(	37)
PLAY (MV4i and MV4i MC: VCR) MENU(			38)

The MV4i MC has 2 additional main menus:

Using the Full Range of Features

C. REC MENU	Card record menu
C.PLAY MENU	Card play menu

2CAM. MENU MOVIE P.SCAN

CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET

MENUCLOSE

D.EFFECTS

MV4i MC CARD MIX

only CAM.SET UP

VCR SET UP

DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN

2 C.REC MENU CARD

R E C

(MV4i MC only)

C.REC MENU SEL.SETSET

MENUCLOSE

D.EFFECTS

CAM.SET UP

CARD SET UP

DISP.SET UP

SYSTEM

RETURN

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2PLAY MENU PLAY ( VCR ) (MV4i and MV4i MC: VCR)

PLAY MENU SEL.SETSET

MENUCLOSE

D.EFFECTS

VCR SET UP

MV4i MC CARD SET UP

CARD OPER.

onlyDISP.SET UP

SYSTEM

RETURN

2C.PLAY MENU CARDPLAY (MV4i MC only)

C.PLAY MENU SEL.SETSET

MENUCLOSE

CARD OPER.

VCR SET UP

DISP.SET UP

SYSTEM

RETURN

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Canon instruction manual Using the Menus, 2 C.REC MENU CARD, MV4i MC only, PLAY MENU PLAY VCR MV4i and MV4i MC VCR

Contents

Information Instruction ManualDIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER AdditionalImportant Usage Instructions ~ Preparations ~ Contents~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ ~ Basic Recording ~Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting startedIntroducing the MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC Finding Your Way Around the Camera MOVIE Mastering the BasicsSCAN Mastering the Basics 3. Plug the power cable into a mains outlet Powering Your Camcorder2. Connect the power cable to the adapter 4. Connect the DC coupler to the adapter4. Remove the battery pack after use 2. Attach the battery pack to the power adapter3. Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camera Charging and attaching the battery packsPower consumption SpecificationsPower supply Operating temperature range3. Load or unload the cassette 1. Make sure that you have attached a power sourceLoading a Cassette 5. Click the cover back into placeCassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes REC SAVE REC SAVEBefore you start recording Basic Recording2. Load a cassette To record5. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording 3. Slide the program selector to4. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording When you have finished recordingChanging the recording mode Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tapeAbout all 3 extended recording modes 169 Widescreen TV recording About SP and LP modesAbout the POWER dial lock lever Confirmation/Warning beeps10⋅ 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 ScreenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Playing Back a Cassette 2. Load the cassette 3. Press the e play button to start playbackFast forward playback Other playback modesPlayback pause Rewind playbackSlow Forward Playback Frame AdvanceFrame Reverse Slow Reverse PlaybackBuilt-in speaker 2. Align the terminals of the docking unit and the camera 1. Make sure that the camera is switched offConnections for Playback on a TV Screen Attaching the DU-300 Docking UnitWeight SpecificationsDimensions S-video terminal outputIf your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal S-150 S-video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableIf your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals VIDEOHolding the camera Tips for Making Better VideosUsing a tripod CompositionLong shot Medium shot Close-up Picture angleCamera moves Pan TiltTurning the Image Stabilizer Off MV4i MC only Using the Menus2 C.REC MENU CARD 2 PLAY MENU PLAY VCR MV4i and MV4i MC VCRMV4i POWERPOWER MV4i MC2. Press the MENU button to open the menu 1. Turn the POWER dial to the appropriate setting7. Turn the SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired setting 3. Turn the SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu2 CAM. MENU e Camera set up submenuList of Menus q Digital effects submenu2 PLAY MV4i and MV4i MC VCR MENU r VCR set up submenut Display set up submenu y System submenut Display set up submenu w VCR set up submenue Card set up submenu MV4i MC only q Digital effects submenu2 C. REC MENU MV4i MC only w Camera set up submenue Card set up submenu y System submenu@0Wireless controller r Display set up submenu6Mirror mode q-1 Card operations submenu when playing back a single imageo Record mode q-2 Card operations submenu when displaying an index screenw VCR set up submenu e Display set up submenuUsing the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp Inserting batteriesPress and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor ModeIf your wireless controller isn’t working Turning off the tally lamp4. Close the menu Setting the Date and Time1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM 2. Select T.ZONE/DST Setting the time zone/daylight saving timePage 4. Set the month, day, hours, and minutes in the same way 5. Press the MENU button when finished, and to start the clock1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM 2. Select D/TIME SET Setting the clock2. Turn the POWER dial to P.SCAN Recording in Progressive Scan Mode1. Set the POWER dial lock lever to the 22 position 3. Press the start/stop button to begin recordingTaking Still Pictures to a Cassette 1. Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it 2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still pictureRecord search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of functions in each recording program3. Turn the SELECT dial to move the arrow up or down the display 1. Slide the program selector to Q program AE mode2. Press the SELECT dial in to display the program menu 4. Press the SELECT dial in to select the desired programSports Easy RecordingAuto PortraitSand & Snow SpotlightLow Light Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by modeYou cannot operate digital effects while photo/date searching Wipe WIPE FadersFade Trigger FADE-T Scroll SCROLLBlack and White BLK & WHT EffectsArt ART Sepia SEPIA3. Select FADER 5. Select the desired setting1. Open the menu and select D.EFFECTS 2. Select D.E.SELECT 6. Close the menu3. Select EFFECT 8. If you’re in MOVIE orIf you’re in PLAY MV4i 8. Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button3. Select MULTI-S Using the Multi-Image Screen5. Select the desired setting 6. Select M.S. SPLIT 4. Select M.S. SPEED7. Select the desired setting 8. Close the menu 9. Push the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF buttonExternal microphone and headphones Audio RecordingSelecting the audio mode MV4i/MV4i MC only3. Connect the microphone 1. Attach the microphone to the adapter bracket2. Attach the adapter bracket to the docking unit Wind screenthe SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller Setting the Self-Timer1. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camera or 2. Press the start/stop button2. Press a PHOTO button on the camera body or the wireless controller Exposure adjustment Adjusting Exposure ManuallyExposure lock 2. Press the SELECT dial in and choose AUTO from the program menu 1. Make sure the camera is set the Q program AE mode3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP 4. Select SHUTTER 5. Press the SELECT dial in to select the desired shutter speedGuidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shootingFocus lock Adjusting Focus ManuallyManual focus 2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP 3. Select WHITE BAL Setting the White Balance1. Make sure the camera is set to the Q program AE mode 5. Close the menuSubjects with one dominant colour, such as sky, sea or forest Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data Data Code Selecting date/timeSetting the data code Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date searchReturning to a Pre-Marked Position 2. Prepare the TV and VCR Editing to a VCR1. Connect the camera to the VCR 2. Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV1. Connect the camera and the other digital device 3. Turn the camera’s POWER dial to PLAY and load a recorded cassetteDubbing with Digital Video Equipment 2. Prepare the other device1. Connect the camera and the other digital device 3. Turn the camera’s POWER dial to VCR and load a blank cassetteMV4i and MV4i MC 2. Prepare the other device4. Press the pause button 2. Press the camera’s REC PAUSE button6. Stop playback on the other device OUTPUT 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR 2. Prepare the device3. Turn the camera’s POWER dial to VCR and load a blank cassette SS1-VIDEO4. Press the pause button 2. Press the REC PAUSE buttonDubbing 6. Stop playback on the other deviceThe tape in the camera The playback tapeBefore inserting The tape in the camera After inserting Insert end pointThe playback tape The tape in the MV4i/MV4i MC1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR 2. Prepare the VCR and TV 5. To start inserting, press the PAUSE button of the MV4i/MV4i MC 3. Press the A/V INSERT button4. Play back the cassette in the VCR 6. To stop inserting, press the STOP button of the MV4i/MV4i MCFor MV4 For MV4i/MV4i MC Audio DubbingTo connect an external microphone AUDIO 2. Press AUDIO DUB3. Press the PAUSE button STOP +You can not use the DV terminal while adding sound To connect an external microphone For MV4i/MV4i MC For MV4To connect other audio equipment i. e. CD player1. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP 2. Select AUDIO DUB 3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu5. Press AUDIO DUB Setting the Audio Mix 1. Choose the output1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio Selecting audio output channelsConnecting to a PC card Memory Card Introduction -MV4i MC onlyYou can do the following with a memory SD Memory Card SDC-8M4. Close the cover 1. Turn the POWER dial to OFF3. Insert straight or remove the memory card Inserting and removing the memory cardThe number of pixels is 640 ⋅ 480 VGA in both FINE and STANDARD modes File numbers 2 RESET1 CONTINUOUS a Memory Card UsingTurning the shutter sound off MV4i MC only4. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still picture Recording Still Images to a Memory Card3. Press the PHOTO button halfway and hold it 1. Set the POWER dial lock lever to the 22 positionImage quality Backup battery 129Remaining battery power 127 50 Number of images that canRecording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 1. Play back the cassette1. Start playback on the other device Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image1. Connect the camera to the other digital device 2. Prepare the other deviceMV4i MC only Viewing Still ImagesSingle Image There are 3 ways to view still imagesTo stop the slide show, press the SLIDE SHOW button With an image in the display, press and hold the CARD +/- buttonWith an image in the display, press the SLIDE SHOW button 1. With an image in the display, press the INDEX SCREEN buttonPreventing accidental erasure Protect Settings of the Still Image recorded to memory cardMV4i MC only Marking a still image for printing Print Mark3. Select YES and press the SELECT dial in 2. Select PROTECT and press the SELECT dial in2. Select IMAGE ERASE and press the SELECT dial in CARD PHOTO REVIEW2. Select PROTECT and press the SELECT dial in 2. Select PRINT MARK and press the SELECT dial inFile Operation FILE OPER 2. Select IMAGE ERASE and press the SELECT dial in4. Press the SELECT dial in Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect2. Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3. Select \PROTECT 1. With an image in the display, press the INDEX SCREEN button1. With an image in the display, press the INDEX SCREEN button Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark2. Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3. Select \PRINT MARK 4. Press the SELECT dial inUsing 1. With an image in the display, open the menu and select CARD OPER2. Select PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE 3. Select YES and press the SELECT dial in2. Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3. Select IMAGE ERASE Erasing Still Images1. Select the image you want to erase 4. Select SINGLE3. Select ALL 5. Select YES and press the SELECT dial in1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2. Select IMAGE ERASE 4. Select YES and press the SELECT dial inMV4i MC only Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette Card MixAvailability of Card Mix by mode Select from 3 types of Card Mix effects1. Open the menu and select \CARD MIX Mix level3. Select MIX TYPE 7. Close the menu 4. Select the desired setting5. Select MIX LEVEL 6. Adjust the mix level 8. Press the MIX button4. Select EXECUTE Copying Still Images from a Cassette2. Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3. Select COPY MV4i MC only5. Select EXECUTE Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette3. Open the menu and select CARD OPER 4. Select COPY 6. Press the 3 button when your desired images have finished copying3. Select EXECUTE Formatting a Memory Card1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2. Select FORMAT 4. Select YESMemory Cards confirmed to operate with this camcorder as of September Other Information and PrecautionsMemory card operating precautions 2001 MultiMediaCardCard chroma key Sample imagesSD Memory Card Specifications Card luminance keyCamera chroma key Operating temperature rangePrepare the lens cap Preparing the CameraAdjust the viewfinder Fasten the grip beltHow much power is left? Notes on Using the BatteriesCharging and recording times Keep the terminals clean When to rechargeTaking care of the battery pack Storing the battery packTreat the battery pack with care DANGERInstalling the backup battery CautionsAvoid sudden changes in temperature MaintenanceAvoid high temperatures and high humidity Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sourcesViewfinder MaintenanceStorage Camera body and lensVideo heads Using the camera abroadPower sources TV playbackProtecting the camera from condensation What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation What you should do? The camera turned itself off TroubleshootingProblem ? Nothing happens when I press the buttons ? The start/stop button doesn’t workProblem Recording/Playback Contd? The playback picture is rough with mosaic-like noise Problem ? The memory card will not insert? Nothing happens when I press the buttons ? There’s no picture on the TV screen, even though the tape is moving? The PHOTO button doesn’t work ? The image cannot be erased Problem ? The wireless controller doesn’t work? The power indicator is flashing ? The camera malfunctions ? The camera becomes warm during useDigital Device Car Battery AdapterCA-410 Compact PC Card AdapterMaximum recording time Optional AccessoriesBP-400 Series Battery Packs BP-915VL-10Li Battery Video Light CB-400 Car Battery AdapterSA-1 Adapter Bracket SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case CD-300 Digital PrinterScreen Displays Turning off the LCD screen displaysMV4i and MV4i MC Darker than standard Brighter than standardexposure level exposure levelMemory Card Displays MV4i MC only Recording reminder Time Code9/99 Caution phrases REC MODEAUDIO MODE SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIMENO CARD NO IMAGES PRINT MARK ERRORHEADS DIRTY CARD FULLPower Consumption while recording with the AF turned on SpecificationsPower Supply rated 7.4 V DC Minimum illumination 3.5 lx using the low light program0-40C 32-104F Dimensions 48 ⋅ 106 ⋅ 86 mm BP-406 Battery PackOperating temperature range 1 7/8 ⋅ 41/8 ⋅ 3 3/8 in Weight 390 g 13 3/4 ozIndex Protect Page Function Menu at a GlanceFirst make sure the POWER dial Then select it fromFirst make sure the POWER dial is set toFunction Then select it fromCanon Latin America, Inc CANON INC Canon Europa N.VPrinted on 100% reused paper