Using the Various Recording Programs | Canon MV4i MC specs

Using the Various Recording Programs

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The camera provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs. They use different combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation.

•For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide the program selector to the [ position.

•For normal shooting conditions, slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. Open the program menu and select AUTO ( 54).

•For various other recording conditions, the camera has 5 more specialised AE (auto exposure) programs.

Availability of functions in each recording program

Position of		P					P
program selector		P					P
program selector		[					Q
		[					Q
Recording		[(Easy			Auto	Sports	Portrait	Spotlight	Sand &	Low
Program		Recording)							Snow	Light

Shutter Speed					h		A
Focus		A					h
Exposure
							h
							h
White balance							h
Image stabilizer (ON/OFF)		ON					h
Digital effects		i					h

16:9		i					h

Card mix*		i					h			i
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h : Available	i : Not available					A : Automatic function only

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Canon MV4i MC instruction manual Using the Various Recording Programs, Availability of functions in each recording program

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 Provide power from a mains outlet or Charge a battery pack Powering Your CamcorderConnecting the camera to a mains outlet Charging and attaching the battery packs CA-410 Compact Power Adapter Load or unload the cassette Loading a CassetteLoading and unloading Cassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes Before you start recording Basic RecordingTo record Load a cassette Slide the program selector to When you have finished recording About all 3 extended recording modes Changing the recording modeRecording times this example uses an 80-minute tape About SP and LP modes Widescreen TV recording Confirmation/Warning beeps About the Power dial lock lever 40⋅ digital zoom Zooming10⋅ optical zoom Changing the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpen 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 Ferrite Core Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenAttaching the DU-300 Docking Unit 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 Play Menu Play VCR MV4i and MV4i MC VCR Using the MenusMV4i MC only 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 Date and time display Setting the clockOpen the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET 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 review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording Programs Setting the program AE mode Auto Easy RecordingSports Portrait Low Light SpotlightSand & Snow 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 Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button Select the desired settingOperating faders 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 to end recording Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button For stills Exposure lock Adjusting Exposure ManuallyExposure adjustment Shutter speed Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Manual focus Adjusting Focus ManuallyFocus lock 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 Stop playback on the other device Copyright signalPress the camera’s REC Pause button Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD Playback tape Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Tape in the MV4i/MV4i MCPlayback tape Stop playback on the VCR Press the A/V Insert button To connect an external microphone Audio DubbingFor MV4 For MV4i/MV4i MC 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 Selecting the recording image quality Inserting and removing the memory cardClose the cover 100 File numbers 101 Turning the shutter sound off 102 Press the Photo button halfway and hold it Recording Still Images to a Memory Card103 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 Index Screen 108Slide Show 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 Select Print Mark and press the Select dial 111File Operation File Oper Protecting an image while viewing an index screen Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect112 Marking an image for printing while viewing an index screen Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark113 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 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette121 122 Formatting a Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Select YES 123 Other Information and PrecautionsMemory card operating precautions Card chroma key 124Sample images Card luminance key Camera chroma key SD Memory Card Specifications Capacity Interface125 Preparing the Camera Adjust the viewfinder126 Prepare the lens cap Charging and recording times How much power is left?127 128 When to rechargeTaking care of the battery pack 129 Installing the backup batteryTreat the battery pack with care 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 Recording/Playback Troubleshooting134 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 CD-300 Digital Printer 141SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays142 143 REC Menu MV4i MC only Play Menu 144 Memory Card Displays MV4i MC only 145 Recording reminder 146Time Code Condensation 147 For MV4i MC only 148 MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC Specifications149 150 BP-406 Battery Pack 151 Index Protect 152 153 154 Menu at a Glance 155 Canon INC