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