Canon MV4i MC instruction manual Thank you for Choosing a Canon, Getting started

Thank you for Choosing a Canon

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Introduction

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First, we’d like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use — you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come.

To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly — there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment.

Getting started

To get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on to use its full range of features.

For quick reference (in addition to the contents and index) please refer to:

•Finding Your Way Around the Camera ( 6)

•Screen displays ( 142)

•Troubleshooting — in case you run into any problems ( 134)

•Menu at a Glance ( 154)

Symbols used in this instruction manual:

: Reference page numbers

: Functions that can be operated from the body of the camera

: Functions that can be operated from the wireless controller

: Supplementary notes for camcorder operation

`: Operation confirmation beeps ( 18)

•Capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labelled on the camcorder itself, e.g. Press the MENU button.

Your camcorder is supplied with the following accessories:

Wireless Controller	Two AA batteries
MV4/MV4i:WL-D76
MV4i MC:WL-D75

Lens cap and lens cap BP-406 Battery Pack cord

CA-410 Compact	DC-400 DC Coupler
Power Adapter
(including AC power cable)

Lithium button battery S-150 S-video Cable

STV-250N Stereo	PC-A10 SCART
Video Cable	Adapter (Europe, Asia)

MV4i MC only: SDC-8M DU-300 Docking Unit SD Memory Card (with

pre-recorded sample images)

MV4i MC only: Soft case for memory card