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