Preparing the Camcorder, Fastening the Grip Belt | Canon MV960

Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)

1.Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed.

2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever.

Fastening the Grip Belt

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.

SS-900 Shoulder

Strap

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Canon MV960, MV940, MV 950 Preparing the Camcorder, Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment, Fastening the Grip Belt

Contents

English Digital Video Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Symbols and References Used in This Manual Using this ManualAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About the Operating Modes Trademark AcknowledgmentsOperating Icon Operation Modes Table of contents Direct Printing Checking the Supplied Accessories Components Guide MV960/MV950/MV940/MV930 Front view Rear view Top view Bottom view WL-D85 Wireless Controller Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Turn the switch to Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Camcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter Using a Household Power SourceAdapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Installing the Backup Battery Load/unload the cassette Loading/Unloading a CassettePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment Preparing the CamcorderFastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Date and Time GMT/UTC Set the camcorder to mode Unload the cassette Disconnect the power sourceRecording Movies on a Tape Recording Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Displaying the Level Marker Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record ReviewRecord Search Back towards the beginning of the recording or Screen Displays during Recording Zooming 25x Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Selecting the Zoom Speed Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder Open the LCD panel Playing Back a TapePush the joystick towards to stop the playback Special Playback Modes Adjusting the Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Scart Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Type of TV Selecting the Audio Output Channel Menus and Settings Selecting Menus and Settings Menu and Default Settings Submenu Menu Item Setting Options ST-2 Effect OFF TRANS.ORDER OFF Easy Recording Program Using the Recording ProgramsRecording Programs Beach Selecting the Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each ModeSet the program selector to Selecting a Recording Program Adjusting the Exposure Manually Set the program selector to Adjust the zoom Adjusting the Focus ManuallyAdjust the focus as necessary Infinity Focus Setting the White Balance Selecting an Image Effect Setting the Shutter Speed Auto Slow Shutter Using the LED Light Press the Light button Using the Self-Timer Press the start/stop button Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Audio Recording Changing the Audio ModeWind Screen Using Digital Effects Zigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Tide Tide Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Black and White Sepia Sepia Art ART Selecting a Fader Selecting an Effect Selecting the Card Mix Effect Selecting an Effect in ModePress the D.EFFECTS button Widescreen TV Recording Press the Wide SCR button Move the zoom lever toward T Magnifying the ImageSelect , the magnified area with Joystick Displaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto Date End Search When you have finished playback, rewind the tape Returning to a Pre-marked Position Date Search Press Button to begin searching Changing the Display Language Changing the Date FormatLanguage Set a Simplified Chinese, Japanese Other Camcorder Settings Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD ScreenBeep Turning the Remote Sensor Off Turning Off the Image Stabilizer Changing the Display of the Start-Up Image Demonstration Mode Connecting the Devices Connecting a VCRConnecting a Digital Video Device Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Editing Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or Camcorder Connect the camcorder to the analog video device Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing Set the camcorder to mode and load a blank cassetteConnect the camcorder to the digital video device Copyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright Signal flow STV-250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Connecting an External Audio Device Set the camcorder to mode and load a recorded cassetteAudio Dubbing Dubbing Press the Audio DUB. button on the wireless controller Audio device Stop playback Playing Back the Added Sound Transferring Using a DV Cable Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Inserting the CardRemoving the Card Turn on the camcorder Selecting the Image Quality/Size Close the menu Changing the Still Image Quality during a Tape’s Playback Changing the Movie Size File Numbers Example Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Press the Photo button fully Still IMG REC OFF Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Recording from Other Video Devices Card Access Display Reviewing a Still Image Right after RecordingScreen Displays during Still Image Recording Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images Recording Movies on a Memory Card Press the start/stop button to stop recording Screen Displays during Movie Recording Movie recording timeImage Size Remaining Card Capacity for Movies Selecting the Focusing Point Playing Back a Memory Card Push the joystick towards Slide Show Index ScreenCard Jump Function Move the zoom lever toward W Open the setup menus, select the Card Operations menu Press Protecting ImagesProtecting in Index Screen Display Set it to Protect ON, press and close the menu Erasing a Single Image Erasing ImagesErasing All Images Initializing a Memory Card Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing Still Images Printing after Selecting the Print Settings Cancel Printing Printing Errors When you have finished printing Selecting the Print Settings Setting the Print StyleSelecting the Number of Copies Canon printers Select the paper type and press Select a layout option and press Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Printing with Print Order SettingsSelecting in Index Screen Display Cancel Printing/Printing Errors Restarting Printing Erasing All Print OrdersPrinting Make sure that Print is selected and press Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Preparations Direct TransferSelect ALL IMAGES, NEW Images or Transfer Orders and press Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper Transferring a Selected ImageSelect OK and press Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order Erasing All Transfer Orders Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Screen DisplaysHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Screen Displays during Recording/Playback See also 109 List of Messages Message Explanation Memory Card Related Messages Card is SET for Paper Error Direct Print Related Messages Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling PrecautionsCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Storage How to avoid condensation ViewfinderVideo Heads Condensation Battery Pack Handling Precautions When condensation is detectedTreat the battery pack with care Resuming use Cassette Handling Precautions Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Memory Card Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen Troubleshooting Power SourceProblem Cause Solution Recording/Playback 120 Memory Card Operation Tape System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories Battery PacksCB-2LTE/CB-2LWE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case System SpecificationsMemory Card CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery PackBP-2L5 Battery Pack Power/Others Index Only 128 Canon INC