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Canon MV 950, MV940, MV960 About the Operating Modes

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About the Operating Modes

The operating modes are determined by the position of the switch and the TAPE/

CARD switch.

: Function can be used in this mode.

: Function cannot be used in this mode.

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Operating

Modes

Switch

TAPE/CARD

Switch

Icon

Display Operation

CAMERA

(TAPE)

Recording movies on a

tape 21

PLAY Playing movies from a

tape 29

CAMERA

(CARD)

Recording still images or

movies on a card

85,

PLAY Playing movies or viewing

still images from a card 92

Contents

Main English English PUB.DIE-252 Mini PAL Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Important Usage Instructions Using this Manual Troubleshooting Symbols and References Used in This Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide EXP FOCUS About the Operating Modes Trademark Acknowledgments Table of contents Introduction Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Using a Memory Card Direct Printing Transferring Images Additional Information Introduction Checking the Supplied Accessories * Europe only. Components Guide MV960/MV950/MV940/MV930 Left side view Right side view Front view Rear view Page WL-D85 Wireless Controller Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Using a Household Power Source Installing the Backup Battery Loading/Unloading a Cassette Preparing the Camcorder Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. LCD Backlight Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button. Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time 8. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu. Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC. Recording Movies on a Tape Recording Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Displaying the Level Marker DISPLAY SETUP/ LEVEL MARKER OFF Reviewing and Searching when Recording Screen Displays during Recording Zooming 25x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). Digital Zoom Selecting the Zoom Speed 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 SCART Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Type of TV Selecting the Audio Output Channel Menus and Settings Selecting Menus and Settings Advanced Functions Menu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface. * The item will not appear in mode. ST-1 ST-2 Advanced Functions * The item will not appear in mode. Page Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording Program Recording Programs Page Availability of Functions in Each Mode: Selecting the Easy Recording Program Set the program selector to . Selecting a Recording Program Adjusting the Exposure Manually Adjusting the Focus Manually Infinity Focus Setting the White Balance Selecting an Image Effect IMAGE EFFECT OFF Setting the Shutter Speed Auto Slow Shutter Using the LED Light Press the LIGHT button. Using the Self-Timer SELF TIMER OFF 3. Press the start/stop button. 3. Press the PH OTO button, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully. Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode Wind Screen Page Effects ( 58) Card Mix ( 59) Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes: Selecting a Fader Selecting an Effect Selecting the Card Mix Effect Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) Press the WIDE SCR button. Magnifying the Image 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. 2. Select ( , ) the magnified area with the joystick. Displaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto Date End Search Returning to a Pre-marked Position 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later. 2. When you have finished playback, rewind the tape. Date Search Press the or button to begin searching. Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Format Other Camcorder Settings Beep Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Turning the Remote Sensor Off Turning Off the Image Stabilizer Changing the Display of the Start-Up Image Demonstration Mode Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting the Devices Recording Page Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) Concerning Copyright Copyright Precaution Copyright Signals Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Connecting the Devices Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Audio Dubbing Connecting an External Audio Device Dubbing 7. Press the AU DIO DUB. button on the wireless controller. 8. Press th e PAUSE button on the wireless controller to begin dubbing. 9. Press the STOP button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing. Playing Back the Added Sound Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV Cable Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Inserting the Card Removing the Card Selecting the Image Quality/Size 4. Close the menu. 1024x768 Changing the Still Image Quality during a Tapes Playback 3. Close the menu. Changing the Movie Size FINE/640x480 320x240 File Numbers Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 4. Press the PHOTO button fully. Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape STILL IMG REC OFF Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Recording from Other Video Devices Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Screen Displays during Still Image Recording CAMERA SETUP REVIEW 2sec Recording Movies on a Memory Card Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Recording from Other Video Devices 1. Set the camcorder to mode. Screen Displays during Movie Recording Selecting the Focusing Point Playing Back a Memory Card Slide Show Index Screen Card Jump Function Protecting Images Protecting in Index Screen Display Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image Erasing All Images Initializing a Memory Card Printing Still Images Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing after Selecting the Print Settings 1. Press the P.SET button. 2. Select the print settings ( 99). 3. Select ( , ) the [PRINT] option and pres s ( ). Selecting the Print Settings Selecting the Number of Copies Setting the Print Style Page Printing with Print Order Settings Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) Selecting in Index Screen Display Erasing All Print Orders Printing Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Direct Transfer Preparations Digital Video Software Starting CameraWindow Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Transferring a Selected Image Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) Selecting in Index Screen Display Erasing All Transfer Orders Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Screen Displays during Recording/Playback (see also 24) (see also 90) List of Messages Memory Card Related Messages Direct Print Related Messages Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Precautions Storage Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens LCD Screen Viewfinder Video Heads Condensation Condensation may form in the following cases: How to avoid condensation: 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 Recording/Playback Power Source Recording Playback Memory Card Operation System Diagram * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory. Optional Accessories Battery Packs CB-2LTE/CB-2LWE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger WS-20 Wrist Strap Page Specifications MV960/MV950/MV940/MV930 System Memory Card CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery Pack BP-2L5 Battery Pack Input/Output Terminals Power/Others Index A B C D T U V W Z