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Canon MV800 Editing, Additional Information, Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing

Models: MV800i

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Editing

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device	68
Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)...	70
Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)	71
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals
(Analog-Digital Converter)	73
Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer	75

Additional Information
Screen Displays	76
List of Messages	78
Maintenance/Others	79
Troubleshooting	84
System Diagram	87
Optional Accessories	88
Specifications	90
Index	92

Introduction

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Canon MV790, MV800i Editing, Additional Information, Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or Camcorder

Contents

Instruction Manual English EnglishDigital Video Camcorder CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom Important Usage InstructionsDISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE Symbols and References Used in This Manual Using this ManualOperating Mode POWER SwitchSetting the Time Zone, Date and Time Table of contentsIntroduction Basic FunctionsEditing Converting Analog Signals into Digital SignalsAdditional Information Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or CamcorderLithium Button Battery Checking Supplied AccessoriesLens Cap and Lens CR1616MV800i/MV800/MV790 Components GuideOPEN/EJECT switch Zoom lever Finger rest Strap mount Grip belt Dioptric adjustment lever Viewfinder BATT. button Power switchCassette compartment cover Cassette compartment Start/stop buttonDV terminal Tripod socket Terminal cover Stereo microphone AV terminalAttaching the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFFTurn the POWER switch to OFF Using a Household Power SourceConnect the power cord to the power adapter Charging, Recording and Playback Times Battery PackNB-2LH NB-2L3. Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Loading/Unloading a Cassette2. Load/unload the cassette 1. Open the backup battery cover Installing the Backup Battery2. Insert the backup battery with the + side facing outward 3. Close the cover2. Pull out the viewfinder 3. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Attaching the Lens CapSS-900 Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapRotating the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Open the LCD panel 90 degreesSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Date and Time MENUPreparations 7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock2. Turn the SET dial to select DISPLAY SETUP/ and press the SET dial DISPLAY SETUPDisplaying Date and Time during Recording D/T DISPLAYOFFWhen You Have Finished Recording 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF 1. Remove the lens cap 2. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode5. Disconnect the power source RecordingecordingMovies on a TapeLCD MIRRORON Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen3. Turn the SET dial to select LCD MIRROR and press the SET dial 4. Turn the SET dial to select OFFWhen “” flashes Remaining battery chargeScreen Displays during Recording Time CodeRecord Review Reviewing and Searching when RecordingPress and release the record review button Record SearchOptical Zoom Zooming2. Turn the SET dial to select CAMERA SETUP and press the SET dial CAMERA SETUP4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option Digital ZoomHolding the Camcorder Tips for Making Better VideosFor More Stability LightingPlaying Back a Tape 1. Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode2. Open the LCD panel 3. Press the button to rewind the tapeFast Forward Playback / Rewind Playback Special Playback ModesPlayback Pause Adjusting the Volume TVs with SCART Terminal Playing Back on a TV Screen1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections 2. Connect the PC-A10 SCART Adapter to the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections TVs with Audio/Video TerminalsVIDEO AUDIO2. Turn the SET dial to select AUDIO SETUP and press the SET dial AUDIO SETUPSelecting the Audio Output Channel OUTPUT CHL/RSelecting Menus and Settings Menus and Settings2. 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 dialSetting Options Menu and Default SettingsCAMERA MENU SubmenuMenu Item Setting OptionsSubmenu Setting Options PLAY VCR MENUSubmenu Menu ItemMenu Item Setting OptionsSubmenu Easy Recording Program UsingRecordingthe Recording ProgramsProgram AE Modes AutoSelecting the Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each Mode1. Set the program selector to 2. Press the SET dial Selecting the Program AE Mode3. Select a mode and press the SET dial 1. Set the program selector to 2. Press the NIGHT MODE button Using the Night ModeSKIN DETAILNORMAL Skin Detail FunctionCAMERA SETUP MENU2. Set the program AE mode to a mode other than the Easy Recording Adjusting the AE ShiftSpotlight or Sand & Snow mode 3. Press the AE SHIFT button 4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level1. Set the program selector to 2. Adjust the zoom Adjusting the Focus Manually4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus 3. Press the FOCUS buttonInfinity Focus WHITE BAL.AUTO Setting the White BalanceCAMERA SETUP MENU When you have set the custom white balance Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenesReset the white balance when the lighting condition changes Turn off the digital zoom2. Set the program AE mode to the Auto mode Setting the Shutter Speed3. Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP 4. Select SHUTTER 5. Select the shutter speed and press the SET dial 6. Close the menuA.SL SHUTTERON Auto Slow ShutterCAMERA SETUP MENUSELF TIMEROFF Using the Self-Timer1. Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP. Select SELF TIMER set it to ON and close the menuVCR SETUP Changing the Recording Mode SP/LPREC MODESP MENUAudio Recording Changing the Audio ModeWind Screen AUDIO MODE12bitFaders Using Digital EffectsFade Trigger FADE-T Wipe WIPEMulti-Image Screen EffectsAdd flavor to your recordings Art ART3. Select FADER TYPE, select a setting option and close the menu 1. Open the menu and select D.EFFECT SETUP3. Select EFFECT TYPE, select a setting option and close the menu Selecting a Fader2. Select D.E.SELECT and set it to MULTI-S Using the Multi-Image Screen3. Select M.S.SPEED and select the transition speed 5. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF buttonPress the WIDESCREEN button Widescreen TV Recording2. Select the magnified area with the SET dial MagnifyingPlaybackthe Image1. Move the zoom lever toward T Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Displaying the Data CodeSelecting the Data Code Display Combination D/TIME SEL.DATE & TIMESix-Second Auto Date Displaying the Data CodePress the DATA CODE button 6SEC.DATEOFFIn stop mode, press the END SEARCH button End Search12bit AUDIOSTEREO1 Playing Back a Tape with Added SoundAUDIO SETUP MENU3. Select a setting option and close the menu Changing the My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camcorder MY CAMERAChanging the Date Format Changing the Display LanguageLanguage Set A Language Set BAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Other Camcorder SettingsBeep BRIGHTNESSTurning Off the Image Stabilizer Demonstration ModeCAMERA SETUP DISPLAY SETUPConnecting a VCR Connecting the DevicesConnecting a Digital Video Device 1. Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a recorded cassette When connecting a digital video device 6. Press the / button when the scene you wish to record appears 2. Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a blank cassette1. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device 3. Connected device Load the recorded cassette1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing5. Connected Device Play back the tape 8. Connected Device Stop playbackConcerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals AV DVOFF Turning On the Analog-Digital ConverterConnecting 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 Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV CableHiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Screen DisplaysHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen DISPLAYSONScreen Displays during Recording/Playback CAMERA Mode see alsoPLAY VCR Mode Explanation List of MessagesMessage Camcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens StorageWhen condensation is detected How to avoid condensationCondensation Condensation may form in the following casesDANGER Treat the battery pack with care Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsCassette Handling Precautions Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Power Source TroubleshootingProblem SolutionSolution ProblemRecording CauseProblem EditingSolution ProblemSystem Diagram Availability differs from area to area Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-2LTE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerWD-28 Wide-converter TL-28 Tele-converterFS-28U Filter Set WS-20 Wrist StrapPower/Others SpecificationsSystem Input/Output Terminals MV800/MV790 Output onlyNB-2LH Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterIndex Zooming Canon Latin America, Inc CANON INC Canon Europa N.V

Editing

Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)...

Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)

Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals

(Analog-Digital Converter)

Additional Information