Canon instruction manual The tape in the MV4i/MV4i MC, The playback tape

Preparations

The tape in the MV4i/MV4i MC:

When using the MV4i/MV4i MC’s A/V insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode with continuously recorded time codes.

If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in LP or LP mode on the tape, recording will stop.

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The playback tape:

Use only tapes without non-recorded portions.

If there are non-recorded portions or changes in the recording mode, you may not be able to insert A/V correctly.

You cannot insert A/V in the following cases:

•The playback tape has been poorly recorded.

•During special playback: fast forward playback, rewind playback or slow playback etc. (analog only).

TV:

You cannot insert A/V from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals, such as when the program itself received poor signals.

Example recording from a VCR

1.Connect the camcorder to the VCR.

2.Prepare the VCR and TV.

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

•Turn on the VCR and load a recorded cassette.

•See TV and VCR instruction manuals for details.

3.Turn the MV4i/MV4i MC’s POWER dial to VCR and load a recorded cassette.

•Make sure the REC/SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC (closed position).

Editing

1.On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode.

2.On the MV4i/MV4i MC, press PLAY and locate the recording start point. Set the camera to playback pause mode.

Editing

• You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camera or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode.

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