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Canon MV4i MC instruction manual Mastering the Basics, Movie, Scan

Models: MV4i MC MV4i

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Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 126)

Finder release button (p. 131)

Stereo microphone (p. 89, 92) PHOTO button (p. 50, 103)

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POWER dial (p. 14, 35)

Viewfinder (p. 126, 131)

Program selector (p. 53)

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Zoom control (p. 19)

Speaker (p. 26)

Grip belt (p. 126)

SELECT dial (p. 26, 36)

POWER dial lock lever (p. 18)

POWER indicator (p. 14)

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Cassette compartment cover (p. 12)

Cassette compartment (p. 12)

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Canon MV4i MC instruction manual Mastering the Basics, Movie, Scan

Contents

Additional Instruction ManualDIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER InformationImportant Usage Instructions ~ Basic Recording ~ Contents~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ ~ Preparations ~Getting started Thank you for Choosing a CanonIntroducing the MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC Finding Your Way Around the Camera MOVIE Mastering the BasicsSCAN Mastering the Basics 4. Connect the DC coupler to the adapter Powering Your Camcorder2. Connect the power cable to the adapter 3. Plug the power cable into a mains outletCharging and attaching the battery packs 2. Attach the battery pack to the power adapter3. Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camera 4. Remove the battery pack after useOperating temperature range SpecificationsPower supply Power consumption5. Click the cover back into place 1. Make sure that you have attached a power sourceLoading a Cassette 3. Load or unload the cassetteREC SAVE REC SAVE Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes Cassette memoryTo record Basic Recording2. Load a cassette Before you start recordingWhen you have finished recording 3. Slide the program selector to4. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording 5. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recordingChanging the recording mode Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tapeAbout all 3 extended recording modes About SP and LP modes 169 Widescreen TV recordingConfirmation/Warning beeps About the POWER dial lock lever10⋅ optical zoom Zooming40⋅ digital zoom Open the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenChanging the angle of the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screenAllowing the subject to monitor recording 2. Load the cassette 3. Press the e play button to start playback Playing Back a CassetteRewind playback Other playback modesPlayback pause Fast forward playbackSlow Reverse Playback Frame AdvanceFrame Reverse Slow Forward PlaybackBuilt-in speaker Attaching the DU-300 Docking Unit 1. Make sure that the camera is switched offConnections for Playback on a TV Screen 2. Align the terminals of the docking unit and the cameraS-video terminal output SpecificationsDimensions WeightS-150 S-video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminalVIDEO If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminalsComposition Tips for Making Better VideosUsing a tripod Holding the cameraPan Tilt Picture angleCamera moves Long shot Medium shot Close-upTurning the Image Stabilizer Off 2 PLAY MENU PLAY VCR MV4i and MV4i MC VCR Using the Menus2 C.REC MENU CARD MV4i MC onlyMV4i MC POWERPOWER MV4i3. Turn the SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu 1. Turn the POWER dial to the appropriate setting7. Turn the SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired setting 2. Press the MENU button to open the menuq Digital effects submenu e Camera set up submenuList of Menus 2 CAM. MENUy System submenu r VCR set up submenut Display set up submenu 2 PLAY MV4i and MV4i MC VCR MENUq Digital effects submenu w VCR set up submenue Card set up submenu MV4i MC only t Display set up submenuy System submenu w Camera set up submenue Card set up submenu 2 C. REC MENU MV4i MC onlyq-1 Card operations submenu when playing back a single image r Display set up submenu6Mirror mode @0Wireless controllere Display set up submenu q-2 Card operations submenu when displaying an index screenw VCR set up submenu o Record modeInserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller/Tally LampWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controllerTurning off the tally lamp If your wireless controller isn’t workingSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Setting the Date and Time1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM 2. Select T.ZONE/DST 4. Close the menuPage Setting the clock 5. Press the MENU button when finished, and to start the clock1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM 2. Select D/TIME SET 4. Set the month, day, hours, and minutes in the same way3. Press the start/stop button to begin recording Recording in Progressive Scan Mode1. Set the POWER dial lock lever to the 22 position 2. Turn the POWER dial to P.SCANTaking Still Pictures to a Cassette 2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture 1. Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold itRecord search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording Programs4. Press the SELECT dial in to select the desired program 1. Slide the program selector to Q program AE mode2. Press the SELECT dial in to display the program menu 3. Turn the SELECT dial to move the arrow up or down the displayPortrait Easy RecordingAuto SportsSand & Snow SpotlightLow Light Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital EffectsYou cannot operate digital effects while photo/date searching Scroll SCROLL FadersFade Trigger FADE-T Wipe WIPESepia SEPIA EffectsArt ART Black and White BLK & WHT6. Close the menu 5. Select the desired setting1. Open the menu and select D.EFFECTS 2. Select D.E.SELECT 3. Select FADER8. Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button 8. If you’re in MOVIE orIf you’re in PLAY MV4i 3. Select EFFECT4. Select M.S. SPEED Using the Multi-Image Screen5. Select the desired setting 6. Select M.S. SPLIT 3. Select MULTI-S9. Push the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button 7. Select the desired setting 8. Close the menuMV4i/MV4i MC only Audio RecordingSelecting the audio mode External microphone and headphonesWind screen 1. Attach the microphone to the adapter bracket2. Attach the adapter bracket to the docking unit 3. Connect the microphone2. Press the start/stop button Setting the Self-Timer1. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camera or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller2. Press a PHOTO button on the camera body or the wireless controller Exposure adjustment Adjusting Exposure ManuallyExposure lock 5. Press the SELECT dial in to select the desired shutter speed 1. Make sure the camera is set the Q program AE mode3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP 4. Select SHUTTER 2. Press the SELECT dial in and choose AUTO from the program menuRecommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speedsFocus lock Adjusting Focus ManuallyManual focus 5. Close the menu Setting the White Balance1. Make sure the camera is set to the Q program AE mode 2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP 3. Select WHITE BALSubjects with one dominant colour, such as sky, sea or forest Selecting date/time Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data Data CodeSetting the data code Six-second auto date 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date search Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date SearchReturning to a Pre-Marked Position 2. Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV Editing to a VCR1. Connect the camera to the VCR 2. Prepare the TV and VCR2. Prepare the other device 3. Turn the camera’s POWER dial to PLAY and load a recorded cassetteDubbing with Digital Video Equipment 1. Connect the camera and the other digital device2. Prepare the other device 3. Turn the camera’s POWER dial to VCR and load a blank cassetteMV4i and MV4i MC 1. Connect the camera and the other digital device4. Press the pause button 2. Press the camera’s REC PAUSE button6. Stop playback on the other device SS1-VIDEO 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR 2. Prepare the device3. Turn the camera’s POWER dial to VCR and load a blank cassette OUTPUT6. Stop playback on the other device 2. Press the REC PAUSE buttonDubbing 4. Press the pause buttonInsert end point The playback tapeBefore inserting The tape in the camera After inserting The tape in the cameraThe playback tape The tape in the MV4i/MV4i MC1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR 2. Prepare the VCR and TV 6. To stop inserting, press the STOP button of the MV4i/MV4i MC 3. Press the A/V INSERT button4. Play back the cassette in the VCR 5. To start inserting, press the PAUSE button of the MV4i/MV4i MCFor MV4 For MV4i/MV4i MC Audio DubbingTo connect an external microphone STOP + 2. Press AUDIO DUB3. Press the PAUSE button AUDIOYou can not use the DV terminal while adding sound i. e. CD player For MV4i/MV4i MC For MV4To connect other audio equipment To connect an external microphone3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu 1. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP 2. Select AUDIO DUB5. Press AUDIO DUB 1. Choose the output Setting the Audio MixSelecting audio output channels 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audioConnecting to a PC SD Memory Card SDC-8M Memory Card Introduction -MV4i MC onlyYou can do the following with a memory cardInserting and removing the memory card 1. Turn the POWER dial to OFF3. Insert straight or remove the memory card 4. Close the coverThe number of pixels is 640 ⋅ 480 VGA in both FINE and STANDARD modes File numbers 2 RESET1 CONTINUOUS MV4i MC only UsingTurning the shutter sound off a Memory Card1. Set the POWER dial lock lever to the 22 position Recording Still Images to a Memory Card3. Press the PHOTO button halfway and hold it 4. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still picture50 Number of images that can Backup battery 129Remaining battery power 127 Image quality1. Play back the cassette Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image2. Prepare the other device Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image1. Connect the camera to the other digital device 1. Start playback on the other deviceThere are 3 ways to view still images Viewing Still ImagesSingle Image MV4i MC only1. With an image in the display, press the INDEX SCREEN button With an image in the display, press and hold the CARD +/- buttonWith an image in the display, press the SLIDE SHOW button To stop the slide show, press the SLIDE SHOW buttonMarking a still image for printing Print Mark Settings of the Still Image recorded to memory cardMV4i MC only Preventing accidental erasure ProtectCARD PHOTO REVIEW 2. Select PROTECT and press the SELECT dial in2. Select IMAGE ERASE and press the SELECT dial in 3. Select YES and press the SELECT dial in2. Select IMAGE ERASE and press the SELECT dial in 2. Select PRINT MARK and press the SELECT dial inFile Operation FILE OPER 2. Select PROTECT and press the SELECT dial in1. With an image in the display, press the INDEX SCREEN button Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect2. Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3. Select \PROTECT 4. Press the SELECT dial in4. Press the SELECT dial in Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark2. Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3. Select \PRINT MARK 1. With an image in the display, press the INDEX SCREEN button3. Select YES and press the SELECT dial in 1. With an image in the display, open the menu and select CARD OPER2. Select PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE Using4. Select SINGLE Erasing Still Images1. Select the image you want to erase 2. Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3. Select IMAGE ERASE4. Select YES and press the SELECT dial in 5. Select YES and press the SELECT dial in1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2. Select IMAGE ERASE 3. Select ALLSelect from 3 types of Card Mix effects Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette Card MixAvailability of Card Mix by mode MV4i MC only1. Open the menu and select \CARD MIX Mix level3. Select MIX TYPE 8. Press the MIX button 4. Select the desired setting5. Select MIX LEVEL 6. Adjust the mix level 7. Close the menuMV4i MC only Copying Still Images from a Cassette2. Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3. Select COPY 4. Select EXECUTE6. Press the 3 button when your desired images have finished copying Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette3. Open the menu and select CARD OPER 4. Select COPY 5. Select EXECUTE4. Select YES Formatting a Memory Card1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2. Select FORMAT 3. Select EXECUTE2001 MultiMediaCard Other Information and PrecautionsMemory card operating precautions Memory Cards confirmed to operate with this camcorder as of SeptemberSample images Card chroma keyOperating temperature range Card luminance keyCamera chroma key SD Memory Card SpecificationsFasten the grip belt Preparing the CameraAdjust the viewfinder Prepare the lens capHow much power is left? Notes on Using the BatteriesCharging and recording times Storing the battery pack When to rechargeTaking care of the battery pack Keep the terminals cleanCautions DANGERInstalling the backup battery Treat the battery pack with careDo not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources MaintenanceAvoid high temperatures and high humidity Avoid sudden changes in temperatureCamera body and lens MaintenanceStorage ViewfinderTV playback Using the camera abroadPower sources Video headsWhat you should do What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camera from condensation? The start/stop button doesn’t work TroubleshootingProblem ? Nothing happens when I press the buttons ? The camera turned itself offRecording/Playback Contd Problem? There’s no picture on the TV screen, even though the tape is moving Problem ? The memory card will not insert? Nothing happens when I press the buttons ? The playback picture is rough with mosaic-like noise? The camera becomes warm during use Problem ? The wireless controller doesn’t work? The power indicator is flashing ? The camera malfunctions ? The PHOTO button doesn’t work ? The image cannot be erasedPC Card Adapter Car Battery AdapterCA-410 Compact Digital DeviceBP-915 Optional AccessoriesBP-400 Series Battery Packs Maximum recording timeVL-10Li Battery Video Light CB-400 Car Battery AdapterSA-1 Adapter Bracket CD-300 Digital Printer SC-1000 Soft Carrying CaseTurning off the LCD screen displays Screen DisplaysMV4i and MV4i MC exposure level Brighter than standardexposure level Darker than standardMemory Card Displays MV4i MC only Recording reminder Time Code9/99 SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME REC MODEAUDIO MODE Caution phrasesCARD FULL PRINT MARK ERRORHEADS DIRTY NO CARD NO IMAGESMinimum illumination 3.5 lx using the low light program SpecificationsPower Supply rated 7.4 V DC Power Consumption while recording with the AF turned on1 7/8 ⋅ 41/8 ⋅ 3 3/8 in Weight 390 g 13 3/4 oz BP-406 Battery PackOperating temperature range 0-40C 32-104F Dimensions 48 ⋅ 106 ⋅ 86 mmIndex Protect Page Then select it from Menu at a GlanceFirst make sure the POWER dial FunctionThen select it from POWER dial is set toFunction First make sure theCanon Latin America, Inc CANON INC Canon Europa N.VPrinted on 100% reused paper

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