Table Of Contents - Canon MV 450 i Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Important Usage Instructions2
Changing The Fuse2
Changing The Plug2
Ac Power Cord Connection2
Contents3
Getting Started5
Introduction6
Memory Card6
Image Stabilizer6
Digital Effects6
Finding Your Way Around7
Mastering The Basics8
Powering Your Camcorder10
Connecting The Camcorder To A Mains Outlet10
Attaching And Charging The Battery Packs11
Ca-560 Compact Power Adapter12
Specifications12
Using The Charge Adapter13
Loading A Cassette15
Loading And Unloading15
Protecting Tapes From Accidental Erasure16
Handling Cassettes16
Cassette Memory16
Basic Recording17
Before You Start Recording17
To Record17
When You Have Finished Recording18
Changing The Recording Mode19
Recording Times19
About All 3 Extended Recording Modes19
About Sp And Lp Modes19
16:920
Confirmation/Warning Beeps20
Zooming21
10X Optical Zoom21
200X Digital Zoom21
Using The Lcd Screen23
Opening And Closing The Lcd Screen23
Changing The Angle Of The Lcd Screen23
Adjusting The Lcd Screen24
About The Lcd Screen24
Allowing The Subject To Monitor Recording25
Playing Back A Cassette26
Other Playback Modes27
Special Playback27
Playback Pause27
Fast Forward Playback27
Reverse Playback28
Forward X2 Playback28
Reverse X2 Playback28
Built-In Speaker29
Using The Headphones29
Connections For Playback On A Tv Screen30
Switching The Av/Headphone Terminal30
If Your Tv (Or Vcr) Has A Scart Terminal31
If Your Tv (Or Vcr) Has An S (S1)32
If Your Tv Has Audio/Video Input Terminals33
Tips For Making Better Videos34
Holding The Camcorder34
Using A Tripod34
Composition34
Picture Angle35
Camcorder Moves35
Turning The Image Stabilizer Off36
Using The Menus37
Cam. Menu37
Play Menu37
C. Cam. Menu37
Selecting From The Menus38
List Of Menus39
Card Mix Submenu39
Camera Set Up Submenu39
Vcr Set Up Submenu40
Display Set Up Submenu40
System Submenu40
Using The Wireless Controller45
Inserting Batteries45
When Operating 2 Canon Dv Camcorders46
If Your Wireless Controller Isn't Working47
Adjusting The Selectable Colour Light-Up Buttons48
Turning The Buttons Off48
Changing The Colour Of The Buttons48
Setting The Date And Time49
Setting The Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time49
Setting The Clock51
Date And Time Display51
Taking Still Pictures To A Cassette52
During Record Mode52
During Record Pause Mode53
Searching And Reviewing While Recording54
Record Search54
Record Review54
Using The Various Recording Programs55
Availability Of Functions In Each Recording Program55
Setting The Program Ae Mode56
Easy Recording57
Auto57
Sports57
Portrait57
Spotlight58
Sand & Snow58
Low Light58
Using Digital Effects59
Faders60
Fade Trigger60
Wipe60
Horizontal Wipe60
Operating Faders62
Select Fader62
Operating Effects63
Select Effect63
Effect On/Off63
Using The Multi-Image Screen64
Operating The Multi-Image Screen64
Select Multi-Image Screen64
Multi-Image Screen On/Off65
Audio Recording66
Selecting The Audio Mode66
Wind Screen67
Setting The Self-Timer68
For Stills69
Using The Vl-3 Video Light70
Using The Dm-50 Microphone71
Shotgun71
Stereo171
Stereo271
Using Ae Shift72
Setting The Shutter Speed73
Guidelines For Shooting Using High Shutter Speeds74
Recommended Shutter Speeds When Shooting74
Adjusting Focus Manually75
Focus Lock75
Manual Focus75
Setting The White Balance76
Displaying Date, Time And Camcorder Data (Data Code)78
Selecting Date/Time78
Setting The Data Code79
Possible Data Code Combinations For Cassettes79
Six-Second Auto Date80
Searching The Tape81
Photo Search/Date Search81
Returning To A Pre-Marked Position82
Editing To A Vcr83
Preparations83
Editing83
Lanc Terminal83
Dubbing With Digital Video Equipment84
Dubbing84
Example Dubbing To The Camcorder85
Mv450I85
Concerning Copyrighting87
Recording From A Vcr, Tv Or Analog Camcorder88
Recording Over Existing Scenes90
Av Insert Editing90
The Playback Tape91
Tv91
Audio Dubbing93
To Connect An External Microphone93
To Connect Other Audio Equipment95
Setting The Audio Mix98
Selecting Audio Output Channels99
Connecting To A Pc100
Memory Card Instruction101
Inserting And Removing The Memory Card102
Selecting The Recording Image Quality102
File Numbers104
Continuous104
Reset104
Recording Still Images To A Memory Card105
Recording An Image From A Cassette As A Still Image107
Recording From Another Dv Device As A Still Image108
Viewing Still Images109
Single Image109
Slide Show110
Index Screen110
Preventing Accidental Erasure111
Erasing Still Images112
To Erase Images One At A Time112
To Erase All Images On The Memory Card At Once113
Combining Images And Recording Them To A Cassette114
Card Chroma114
Card Lumi114
Cam. Chroma115
Mix Level115
For A Still Image116
Copying Still Images From A Cassette117
Copying Memory Card Still Images To A Cassette118
Marking A Still Images For Printing119
Formatting A Memory Card120
Other Information And Precautions121
Memory Card Operating Precautions121
Sample Images122
Card Luminance Key123
Camera Chroma Key123
Multimediacard Specifications123
Preparing The Camcorder124
Adjust The Viewfinder124
Prepare The Lens Cap124
Fasten The Grip Belt124
Attach The Shoulder Strap125
Notes On Using The Batteries126
Charging And Recording Times126
How Much Power Is Left?127
When To Recharge127
Taking Care Of The Battery Pack127
Installing The Backup Battery128
Maintenance129
Cautions129
Storage130
Viewfinder130
Lcd130
Camcorder Body And Lens130
Video Heads131
Power Sources131
Tv Playback131
Condensation132
Protecting The Camcorder From Condensation132
What Happens When Condensation Is Detected132
Troubleshooting133
System Diagram137
Optional Accessories138
Screen Displays141
Turning Off The Lcd Screen Displays141
Caution Phrases146
Menu At A Glance152