Digital Video Camcorder
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Instruction Manual
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE
Important Usage Instructions
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom
Operating Mode
Using this Manual
Symbols and References Used in This Manual
POWER Switch
Introduction
Table of contents
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Basic Functions
Additional Information
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals
Editing
Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or Camcorder
Lens Cap and Lens
Checking Supplied Accessories
Lithium Button Battery
CR1616
Components Guide
MV800i/MV800/MV790
Cassette compartment cover Cassette compartment
Dioptric adjustment lever Viewfinder BATT. button Power switch
OPEN/EJECT switch Zoom lever Finger rest Strap mount Grip belt
Start/stop button
Terminal cover Stereo microphone AV terminal
DV terminal Tripod socket
Charging the Battery Pack
Preparing the Power Supply
Attaching the Battery Pack
1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF
Connect the power cord to the
Using a Household Power Source
Turn the POWER switch to OFF
power adapter
NB-2LH
Battery Pack
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
NB-2L
2. Load/unload the cassette
Loading/Unloading a Cassette
3. Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks
2. Insert the backup battery with the + side facing outward
Installing the Backup Battery
1. Open the backup battery cover
3. Close the cover
Preparing the Camcorder
Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment
2. Pull out the viewfinder 3. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever
Attaching the Lens Cap
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
SS-900 Shoulder Strap
LCD Backlight
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Screen
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
MENU
7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock
Preparations
Displaying Date and Time during Recording
DISPLAY SETUP
2. Turn the SET dial to select DISPLAY SETUP/ and press the SET dial
D/T DISPLAYOFF
5. Disconnect the power source
1. Remove the lens cap 2. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode
When You Have Finished Recording 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF
RecordingecordingMovies on a Tape
3. Turn the SET dial to select LCD MIRROR and press the SET dial
Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen
LCD MIRRORON
4. Turn the SET dial to select OFF
Screen Displays during Recording
Remaining battery charge
When “” flashes
Time Code
Press and release the record review button
Reviewing and Searching when Recording
Record Review
Record Search
Zooming
Optical Zoom
4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option
CAMERA SETUP
2. Turn the SET dial to select CAMERA SETUP and press the SET dial
Digital Zoom
For More Stability
Tips for Making Better Videos
Holding the Camcorder
Lighting
2. Open the LCD panel
1. Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode
Playing Back a Tape
3. Press the button to rewind the tape
Playback Pause
Special Playback Modes
Fast Forward Playback / Rewind Playback
Adjusting the Volume
1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections
Playing Back on a TV Screen
TVs with SCART Terminal
2. Connect the PC-A10 SCART Adapter to the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal
VIDEO
TVs with Audio/Video Terminals
1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections
AUDIO
Selecting the Audio Output Channel
AUDIO SETUP
2. Turn the SET dial to select AUDIO SETUP and press the SET dial
OUTPUT CHL/R
2. Turn the SET dial to select a submenu and press the SET dial
Menus and Settings
Selecting Menus and Settings
3. Turn the SET dial to select a menu item and press the SET dial
CAMERA MENU
Menu and Default Settings
Setting Options
Submenu
Submenu
Setting Options
Menu Item
Submenu
PLAY VCR MENU
Setting Options
Menu Item
Submenu
Setting Options
Menu Item
Program AE Modes
UsingRecordingthe Recording Programs
Easy Recording Program
Auto
Availability of Functions in Each Mode
Selecting the Easy Recording Program
3. Select a mode and press the SET dial
Selecting the Program AE Mode
1. Set the program selector to 2. Press the SET dial
Using the Night Mode
1. Set the program selector to 2. Press the NIGHT MODE button
CAMERA SETUP
Skin Detail Function
SKIN DETAILNORMAL
MENU
Spotlight or Sand & Snow mode 3. Press the AE SHIFT button
Adjusting the AE Shift
2. Set the program AE mode to a mode other than the Easy Recording
4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level
4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus
Adjusting the Focus Manually
1. Set the program selector to 2. Adjust the zoom
3. Press the FOCUS button
Infinity Focus
CAMERA SETUP
Setting the White Balance
WHITE BAL.AUTO
MENU
Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes
Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes
When you have set the custom white balance
Turn off the digital zoom
3. Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP 4. Select SHUTTER
Setting the Shutter Speed
2. Set the program AE mode to the Auto mode
5. Select the shutter speed and press the SET dial 6. Close the menu
CAMERA SETUP
Auto Slow Shutter
A.SL SHUTTERON
MENU
1. Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP. Select SELF TIMER
Using the Self-Timer
SELF TIMEROFF
set it to ON and close the menu
REC MODESP
Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP
VCR SETUP
MENU
Wind Screen
Changing the Audio Mode
Audio Recording
AUDIO MODE12bit
Fade Trigger FADE-T
Using Digital Effects
Faders
Wipe WIPE
Add flavor to your recordings
Effects
Multi-Image Screen
Art ART
3. Select EFFECT TYPE, select a setting option and close the menu
1. Open the menu and select D.EFFECT SETUP
3. Select FADER TYPE, select a setting option and close the menu
Selecting a Fader
3. Select M.S.SPEED and select the transition speed
Using the Multi-Image Screen
2. Select D.E.SELECT and set it to MULTI-S
5. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button
Widescreen TV Recording
Press the WIDESCREEN button
1. Move the zoom lever toward T
MagnifyingPlaybackthe Image
2. Select the magnified area with the SET dial
Selecting the Data Code Display Combination
Displaying the Data Code
Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination
D/TIME SEL.DATE & TIME
Press the DATA CODE button
Displaying the Data Code
Six-Second Auto Date
6SEC.DATEOFF
End Search
In stop mode, press the END SEARCH button
AUDIO SETUP
Playing Back a Tape with Added Sound
12bit AUDIOSTEREO1
MENU
Customizing the Camcorder
Changing the My Camera Settings
3. Select a setting option and close the menu
MY CAMERA
Language Set A
Changing the Display Language
Changing the Date Format
Language Set B
Beep
Other Camcorder Settings
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen
BRIGHTNESS
CAMERA SETUP
Demonstration Mode
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer
DISPLAY SETUP
Connecting a Digital Video Device
Connecting the Devices
Connecting a VCR
1. Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a recorded cassette
When connecting a digital video device
1. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device
2. Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a blank cassette
6. Press the / button when the scene you wish to record appears
3. Connected device Load the recorded cassette
5. Connected Device Play back the tape
Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing
1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device
8. Connected Device Stop playback
Copyright Signals
Copyright Precaution
Concerning Copyright
Connecting the Devices
Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter
AV DVOFF
VCR SETUP
Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, the conversion from analog to digital signals might not work properly e.g., signals that include copyright protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals
Transferring Using a DV Cable
Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer
Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen
Screen Displays
Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen
DISPLAYSON
PLAY VCR Mode
CAMERA Mode see also
Screen Displays during Recording/Playback
Message
List of Messages
Explanation
Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens
Maintenance/Others
Camcorder Handling Precautions
Storage
Condensation
How to avoid condensation
When condensation is detected
Condensation may form in the following cases
About the battery terminal cover
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
DANGER Treat the battery pack with care
Cassette Handling Precautions
Lithium Button Battery Handling Precautions
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
Power Sources
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Playback on a TV Screen
Problem
Troubleshooting
Power Source
Solution
Recording
Problem
Solution
Cause
Solution
Editing
Problem
Problem
System Diagram Availability differs from area to area
CB-2LTE Battery Charger
Optional Accessories
Battery Packs
CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger
FS-28U Filter Set
TL-28 Tele-converter
WD-28 Wide-converter
WS-20 Wrist Strap
System
Specifications
Power/Others
Input/Output Terminals MV800/MV790 Output only
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
NB-2LH Battery Pack
Index
Zooming
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