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Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder- Analog Line-in (MV4i and MV4i MC only)

You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 82) or a TV program onto a tape in the MV4i/MV4i MC, if the TV or other device has audio/video outputs.

•If an anomalous signal is sent from the TV or VCR, the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous (although it may not appear so on the TV image), not recorded at all, or COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED may appear in the display.

•You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal.

	REC PAUSE	ON/
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S-150 S-video Cable

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

OUTPUT

S(S1)-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

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R

• Attach the DU-300 Docking Unit in order to use the S-video terminal ( 27).

Preparations

Example recording from a VCR

1.Connect the camcorder to the VCR.

2.Prepare the device.

•Set the TV/Video selector on the television to Video. For further details, see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 27.

•Turn on the VCR. Load your recorded cassette, and put the VCR in playback pause mode.

•See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details.

3.Turn the camera’s POWER dial to VCR and load a blank cassette.

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Canon MV4i MC instruction manual Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UK Contents Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting started Introducing the MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC Finding Your Way Around the Camera Mastering the Basics Mastering the Basics Powering Your Camcorder Connecting the camera to a mains outletProvide power from a mains outlet or Charge a battery pack Charging and attaching the battery packs CA-410 Compact Power Adapter Loading a Cassette Loading and unloadingLoad or unload the cassette Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettesCassette memory Basic Recording Before you start recordingTo record Load a cassette When you have finished recording Slide the program selector to Changing the recording mode Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tapeAbout all 3 extended recording modes Widescreen TV recording About SP and LP modes About the Power dial lock lever Confirmation/Warning beeps Zooming 10⋅ optical zoom40⋅ digital zoom Using the LCD Screen Open the LCD screenChanging the angle of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Playing Back a Cassette Load the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Other playback modes Playback pauseFast forward playback Rewind playback Special playback Built-in speaker Connections for Playback on a TV Screen Attaching the DU-300 Docking UnitAttaching the Ferrite Core DU-300 Docking Unit If your TV or VCR has a Scart terminal without S S1-video If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Video Using a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camera Composition Picture angle Camera moves Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Using the Menus MV4i MC onlyPlay Menu Play VCR MV4i and MV4i MC VCR Selecting from the Menus MV4 Press the Menu button Camera set up submenu List of MenusDigital effects submenu Card mix submenu MV4i MC only VCR set up submenu Display set up submenuPlay MV4i and MV4i MC VCR Menu System submenu Card set up submenu MV4i MC only Card operations submenu MV4i MC only Card set up submenu REC Menu MV4i MC only Play Menu MV4i MC only VCR set up submenu Record mode To print mark 113Return 0Return Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp Inserting batteries When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Turning off the tally lamp Setting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving timeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Close the menu 16 17 18 11 12 Setting the clock Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SETDate and time display Recording in Progressive Scan Mode Press the start/stop button to begin recording Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of functions in each recording program Setting the program AE mode Easy Recording AutoSports Portrait Spotlight Sand & SnowLow Light Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by mode Using the Full Range of Features Faders Fade Trigger FADE-TWipe Wipe Scroll Scroll Effects Art ARTBlack and White BLK & WHT Sepia Sepia Select the desired setting Operating fadersPress the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button Operating effects Using the Multi-Image Screen Select the desired setting Select M.S. SplitOperating the multi-image screen Select M.S. Speed Select the desired setting Close the menu Push the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button Selecting the audio mode External microphone and headphonesAudio Recording MV4i/MV4i MC only Attach the microphone to the adapter bracket Wind screen Setting the Self-Timer Press the start/stop buttonPress the start/stop button to end recording For stills Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure adjustmentExposure lock Shutter speed Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Adjusting Focus Manually Focus lockManual focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data Data Code Selecting date/time Setting the data code Date/Time Camera data Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Editing to a VCR PreparationsConnect the camera to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCR Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment Connect the camera and the other digital devicePrepare the other device Dubbing MV4i and MV4i MC Copyright signal Press the camera’s REC Pause buttonStop playback on the other device Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD Playback tape Tape in the MV4i/MV4i MC Playback tapeConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Press the A/V Insert button Stop playback on the VCR Audio Dubbing For MV4 For MV4i/MV4i MCTo connect an external microphone Press Audio DUB Editing For MV4i/MV4i MC For MV4 To connect other audio equipment VCR SET UP Audio DUB.AUDIO Press Audio DUB Setting the Audio Mix Choose the output Selecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Memory Card Introduction -MV4i MC only You can do the following with a memory Card Inserting and removing the memory card Close the coverSelecting the recording image quality 100 101 File numbers 102 Turning the shutter sound off Recording Still Images to a Memory Card 103Press the Photo button halfway and hold it 104 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 105 Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image Connect the camera to the other digital deviceRecording Start playback on the other device Viewing Still Images 107Single Image There are 3 ways to view still images 108 Slide ShowIndex Screen Settings of the Still Image recorded to memory card 109 110 Select Protect and press the Select dialSelect Image Erase and press the Select dial Select YES and press the Select dial 111 File Operation File OperSelect Print Mark and press the Select dial Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 112Protecting an image while viewing an index screen Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark 113Marking an image for printing while viewing an index screen 114 Erasing all print marks Erasing Still Images 115Select the image you want to erase Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase 116 Select ALL Availability of Card Mix by mode 117Select from 3 types of Card Mix effects Card Lumi Card luminance key- 5 pre-recorded sample images Mix level 118 Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level 119Press the MIX button Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording Copying Still Images from a Cassette 120 Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette 121Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Formatting a Memory Card 122Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Select YES Other Information and Precautions Memory card operating precautions123 124 Sample imagesCard chroma key SD Memory Card Specifications Capacity Interface 125Card luminance key Camera chroma key Adjust the viewfinder Preparing the Camera126 Prepare the lens cap How much power is left? 127Charging and recording times When to recharge Taking care of the battery pack128 Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care129 Maintenance 130 Maintenance 131Storage Viewfinder Using the camera abroad Power sources132 Video heads What happens when condensation is detected 133Condensation Protecting the camera from condensation Troubleshooting 134Recording/Playback Problem Recording/Playback Contd 136 Memory card operations MV4i MC only 137 Miscellaneous 138 Scart Optional Accessories BP-400 Series Battery Packs139 BP-915 BP-930 BP-945 CB-400 Car Battery Adapter VL-10Li Battery Video Light140 SA-1 Adapter Bracket 141 SC-1000 Soft Carrying CaseCD-300 Digital Printer Screen Displays 142Turning off the LCD screen displays 143 144 REC Menu MV4i MC only Play Menu 145 Memory Card Displays MV4i MC only 146 Time CodeRecording reminder 147 Condensation 148 For MV4i MC only Specifications 149MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC BP-406 Battery Pack 150 Index 151 152 Protect 153 Menu at a Glance 154 155 Canon INC