Canon MV400 i Manuals

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Canon MV400 i Instruction Manual (117 pages)

Brand: Canon | Category: Camcorder | Size: 28.88 MB

Introduction
2
Important Usage Instructions
2
Contents
3
Getting Started
4
For Quick Reference
4
Introducing the Mv400/Mv400I
5
Mastering the Basics
6
Finding Your Way Around the Mv400/Mv400I
6
Product View
7
Powering Your Camcoder
9
Connecting the Camcoder to a Mains Outlet
9
Attaching and Charging the Battery Packs
10
CA-560 Compact Power Adapter
11
Specifications
11
Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (Optional)
12
Loading a Cassette
14
Loading and Unloading
14
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
15
Handling Cassettes
15
Cassette Memory
15
Basic Recording
16
Before You Start Recording
16
To Record
16
When You Have Finished Recording
17
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)
18
16:9 (Widescreen TV Recording)
19
Confirmation/Warning Beeps
19
Zooming
20
10X Optical Zoom
20
40X/200X Digital Zoom
20
Using the LCD Screen
22
Opening and Closing the LCD Screen
22
Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen
22
Adjusting the LCD Screen
23
About the LCD Screen
23
Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording
24
Playing Back a Cassette
25
Other Playback Modes
26
Special Playback
26
Built-In Speaker
28
Using the Headphones
28
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen
29
Switching the Av/Headphone Terminal
29
If Your TV (or VCR) Has a SCART Terminal (Without S (S1)-Video)
30
If Your TV (or VCR) Has an S (S1)-Video Input Terminal
31
If Your TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals
32
Tips for Making Better Videos
33
Holding the Camcorder
33
Using a Tripod
33
Composition
33
Picture Angle
34
Camcorder Moves
34
Using the Full Range of Features
35
Turning the Image Stabilizer off
35
Using the Menus
36
List of Menus
36
Selecting from the Menus
38
Using the Wireless Controller
40
Inserting Batteries
40
When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode)
41
If Your Wireless Controller Isn't Working
42
Setting the Date and Time
43
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
43
Setting the Clock
45
Date and Time Display
45
Taking Still Pictures
46
During Record Mode
46
During Record Pause Mode
47
Searching and Reviewing While Recording
48
Record Search
48
Record Review
48
Using the Various Recording Programs
49
Availability of Functions in each Recording Program
49
Setting the Program AE Mode
50
Easy Recording
51
Auto
51
Sports
51
Portrait
51
Spotlight
52
Sand & Snow
52
Low Light
52
Using Digital Effects
53
Availability of Digital Effects in CAMERA Mode
53
Availability of Digital Effects in PLAY (Mv400I: PLAY (VCR)) Playback Modes
53
Faders
54
Fade Trigger (FADE-T)
54
Wipe (WIPE II)
54
Horizontal Wipe (WIPE =)
54
Effects
55
Operating Faders
56
Operating Effects
57
Audio Recording
58
Selecting the Audio Mode
58
External Microphone
58
Wind Screen
59
Setting the Self-Timer
60
Using AE Shift
62
Setting the Shutter Speed
63
Guidelines for Shooting Using High Shutter Speeds
64
Recommended Shutter Speeds When Shooting
64
Adjusting Focus Manually
65
Focus Lock
65
Manual Focus
65
Setting the White Balance
66
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)
68
Selecting Date/Time
68
Setting the Data Code
69
Possible Data Code Combinations
69
Six-Second Auto Date
70
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)
71
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position
72
Editing to a VCR
73
Preparations
73
Editing
73
(LANC) Terminal
73
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment
74
Mv400
74
Dubbing
74
Mv400I
75
Concerning Copyrighting
77
Copyright Precaution
77
Copyright Signals
77
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder-Analog Line-In (Mv400I Only)
78
Recording over Existing Scenes - AV Insert Editing (Mv400I Only)
80
The Tape in the Mv400I
81
The Playback Tape
81
Tv
81
Audio Dubbing
83
For MV400 (for Mv400I, 85)
83
To Connect an External Microphone
83
For Mv400I (for MV400, 83)
85
To Connect Other Ausio Equipment
85
Setting the Audio MIX
88
Selecting Audio Output Channels
89
Connecting to a PC
90
Preparing the Camcorder
91
Adjust the Viewfinder
91
Prepare the Lens Cap
91
Fasten the Grip Belt
91
Attach the Shoulder Strap
92
Additional Information
92
Notes on Using the Batteries
93
Charging and Recording Times
93
How Much Power Is Left?
94
When to Recharge
94
Taking Care of the Battery Pack
94
Keep the Terminals Clean
94
Installing the Backup Battery
95
Maintenance
96
Cautions
96
Storage
97
Viewfinder
97
Lcd
97
Camcorder Body and Lens
97
Using the Camcorder Abroad
98
Video Heads
98
Power Sources
98
TV Playback
98
Condensation
99
Protecting the Camcorder from Condensation
99
What Happens When Condensation Is Detected
99
What You Should Do
99
Troubleshooting
100
Recording/Playback
100
Miscellaneous
102
The Mv400/Mv400I System Diagram (Availability Differs from Area to Area)
103
Optional Accessories
104
Screen Displays
107
Turning off the LCD Screen Displays
107
Time Code
110
Recording Reminder
110
Caution Phrases
111
Specifications
113
Mv400/Mv400I
113
BP-512 Battery Pack
113
Index
114

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