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Canon MV830, MV830i, MV850i Troubleshooting, Power Source, Recording/Playback

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Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

Power Source

Problem	Cause	Solution
Problem	Cause	Solution

Camcorder will not turn on.	Battery pack is exhausted.	Replace or charge the battery	11
		pack.

	Battery pack is not correctly	Attach the battery pack	11
	attached.	correctly.

The camcorder switches off	Battery pack is exhausted.	Replace or charge the battery	11
by itself.		pack.
	Power save function has	Turn on the camcorder.	23
	been activated.

Cassette compartment will	Battery pack is exhausted.	Replace or charge the battery	11
not open.		pack.

	Cassette compartment cover	Open the cassette	14
	is not fully open.	compartment cover fully.
Cassette compartment	Battery pack is exhausted.	Replace or charge the battery	11
stopped during loading/		pack.
unloading.
unloading.	The camcorder malfunctions.	Consult a Canon Service		–
	The camcorder malfunctions.	Consult a Canon Service		–
		Center.

LCD/viewfinder switches on	Battery pack is exhausted.	Replace or charge the battery	11
and off.		pack.
Battery pack will not charge.	Battery packs will not charge	Charge the battery pack in		–
	outside the temperature	temperatures between 0 °C
	range of 0 °C and 40°C (32	and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).
	°F and 104 °F).

	Battery packs become hot	Wait until the battery pack		–
	with use and may not charge.	temperature is below 40 °C
		(104 °F) and retry charging.

	The battery pack is damaged.	Use a different battery pack.		–

Recording/Playback

		Problem			Cause	Solution
		Problem			Cause	Solution

Buttons will not work.			Camcorder is not turned on.			Turn on the camcorder.	23

			Cassette is not loaded.			Load a cassette.	14

“		” flashes on the screen.	Cassette is not loaded.			Load a cassette.	14
“		” flashes on the screen.	Battery pack is exhausted.			Replace or charge the battery	11
						pack.

“		” flashes on the screen.	Condensation is detected.			See reference page.	131
“REMOVE THE CASSETTE”			Camcorder stopped operating			Unload and reload the	14
appears on the screen.			to protect the tape.			cassette.
The wireless controller will not			[WL.REMOTE] is set to			Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON].	74
work.			[OFF		].

			The battery of the wireless			Replace the battery.	18
			controller is exhausted.

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Contents

Instruction Manual Mini English PAL Important Usage Instructions Using this Manual Table of contents Editing Using a Memory Card Direct Printing Transferring Images Additional Information Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide Page Page Wireless Controller WL-D85 Preparingreparationsthe Power Supply Using a Household Power Source 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet 4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal Page Loading/Unloading a Cassette Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Camcorder Attaching the Shoulder Strap Mounting the Wide Attachment Screw the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread Using the Wireless Controller Adjusting the LCD Screen Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time 7.Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock Displaying Date and Time during Recording RecordingecordingMovies on a Tape Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen DISPLAY SETUP/ LCD MIRROR•••ON 3. Turn the SET dial to select [LCD MIRROR] and press the SET dial 4. Turn the SET dial to select [OFF] 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu Screen Displays during Recording Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record Review Press and release the (record review) button Record Search Press and hold the REC SEARCH + button (forward) or Zooming Digital Zoom D.ZOOM•••••••OFF 2.Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and 3. Turn the SET dial to select [D.ZOOM] and press the SET dial 4.Turn the SET dial to select a setting option Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder For More Stability Lighting Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Modes /(Playback Pause) (Fast Forward Playback) / (Rewind Playback) –/(Reverse Playback) +/(Frame Advance) / –/(Frame Reverse) Adjusting the Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Output Channel AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH••••L/R 2.Turn the SET dial to select [AUDIO SETUP] and press the SET dial 3.Turn the SET dial to select [OUTPUT CH] and press the SET dial Menus and Settings Menu and Default Settings CAMERA MENU Page PLAY (VCR) MENU Page CARD CAMERA MENU Page CARD PLAY MENU Using the Recording Programs Auto Sports Portrait Spotlight Availability of Functions in Each Mode: Selecting the Easy Recording Program Set the program selector to EASY 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 Modes Page Skin Detail Function Adjusting the AE Shift Adjusting the Focus Manually Infinity Focus Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Setting the White Balance Page Setting the Shutter Speed Auto Slow Shutter CAMERA SETUPA.SL SHUTTER•ON Using the Self-Timer Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) Audio Recording Using Digital Effects Faders (62) Effects Multi-ImageScreen (64) Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes: Selecting a Fader 1. Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUP] 2. Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [FADER] 3. Select [FADER TYPE], select a setting option and close the menu Selecting an Effect 1.Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUP] 2.Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [EFFECT] 3.Select [EFFECT TYPE], select a setting option and close the menu Using the Multi-ImageScreen 2. Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [MULTI-S] 3. Select [M.S.SPEED] and select the transition speed 4.Select [M.S.SPLIT], select the number of sequences and close the menu 5.Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) Magnifying the Image Displaying the Data Code Displaying the Data Code Press the DATA CODE button Six-SecondAuto Date 6SEC.DATE••••OFF End Search Returning to a Pre-markedPosition Date Search Customizing the Camcorder Changing the Display Language Other Camcorder Settings Turning Off the Image Stabilizer CAMERA SETUPIMG STAB •••ON Demonstration Mode DEMO MODE••••ON Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Page Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) 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 4. Press the REC PAUSE button 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 Concerning Copyright Copyright Precaution Copyright Signals Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-DigitalConverter) Turning On the Analog-DigitalConverter AV DV••••••••OFF Page Audio Dubbing 5.Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireless controller 6.Press the PAUSE button on the wireless controller to begin dubbing 7.Press the STOP button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing Playing Back the Added Sound AUDIO SETUP12bit AUDIO•••STEREO1 Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Movie Size CARD SETUPMOVIE SIZE•••320x240 File Numbers Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape CAMERA SETUPSTILL I.REC••OFF Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [STILL I.REC], set it to 2.While you are recording a movie, press the PHOTO button Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears Recording from Other Video Devices 1.Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Recording Movies on a Memory Card Recording from Other Video Devices 3.Press the start/stop button when the scene you wish to record appears 4.Press the start/stop button to stop recording Screen Displays during Movie Recording Selecting the Focusing Point Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) 5.Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image 6. Press the button after the last image Playing Back a Memory Card Slide Show 1. Press the SLIDE SHOW button 2. Press the SLIDE SHOW button to stop the slide show Index Screen 1.Move the zoom lever toward W Protecting Images Erasing Images Combining Images (Card Mix) Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) 6.Select [MIX TYPE] 7. Select the mix type matching the sample image you have selected 8.To adjust the mix level, select [MIX LEVEL] and adjust it with the SET dial 9.Close the menu 10.Press the CARD MIX button Sample Images Card Chroma Key Card Luminance Key Camera Chroma Key Card Animation Formatting a Memory Card Creating a Start-upImage Printing Still Images 3.Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode 4.Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable Printing after Selecting the Print Settings 1. Press the SET dial 2.Select the print settings (114) Page Selecting the Print Settings Paper Settings Including the Date in the Print Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimize) 3.Turn the SET dial to select the paper size and press the SET dial 4.Turn the SET dial to select (BORDERS) and press the SET dial 5.Turn the SET dial to select a borders option and press the SET dial Printing with Print Order Settings Erasing All Print Orders CARD OPERATIONSPRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE 2.Select [PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE] 3.Select [YES] Printing Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Direct Transfer 2.Turn the SET dial to select [OK] and press the SET dial Transferring a Selected Image 1.Turn the SET dial to select [ SELECT & TRANSFER] and press the SET dial Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper 1.Turn the SET dial to select [WALLPAPER] and press the SET dial Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) 1.Select the image you wish to transfer 3.Select [TRANS.ORDER] and press the SET dial Selecting in Index Screen Display CARD OPERATIONSTRANSFER ORDER Screen Displays Screen Displays during Recording/Playback CAMERA Mode (see also 25) PLAY (VCR) Mode CARD CAMERA Mode (see also 97) CARD PLAY Mode List of Messages Direct Print Related Messages Page Maintenance/Others Viewfinder Video Heads Condensation Condensation may form in the following cases: How to avoid condensation: When condensation is detected: Resuming use: Battery Pack Handling Precautions About the battery terminal cover Lithium Button Battery Handling Precautions Cassette Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Handling Precautions Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen Troubleshooting Page Editing Memory Card Operation System Diagram Optional Accessories TL-28 Tele-converter WD-28 Wide-converter FS-28UFilter Set WS-20Wrist Strap SC-2000Soft Carrying Case Specifications CA-570Compact Power Adapter NB-2LHBattery Pack SDC-8MSD Memory Card Index