Table Of Contents - Canon MV400 i Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction2
Important Usage Instructions2
Contents3
Getting Started4
For Quick Reference4
Introducing The Mv400/Mv400I5
Mastering The Basics6
Finding Your Way Around The Mv400/Mv400I6
Product View7
Powering Your Camcoder9
Connecting The Camcoder To A Mains Outlet9
Attaching And Charging The Battery Packs10
Ca-560 Compact Power Adapter11
Specifications11
Using The Charge Adapter Cr-560 Kit (Optional)12
Loading A Cassette14
Loading And Unloading14
Protecting Tapes From Accidental Erasure15
Handling Cassettes15
Cassette Memory15
Basic Recording16
Before You Start Recording16
To Record16
When You Have Finished Recording17
Changing The Recording Mode (Sp/Lp)18
16:9 (Widescreen Tv Recording)19
Confirmation/Warning Beeps19
Zooming20
10X Optical Zoom20
40X/200X Digital Zoom20
Using The Lcd Screen22
Opening And Closing The Lcd Screen22
Changing The Angle Of The Lcd Screen22
Adjusting The Lcd Screen23
About The Lcd Screen23
Allowing The Subject To Monitor Recording24
Playing Back A Cassette25
Other Playback Modes26
Special Playback26
Built-In Speaker28
Using The Headphones28
Connections For Playback On A Tv Screen29
Switching The Av/Headphone Terminal29
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 Terminal31
If Your Tv (Or Vcr) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals32
Tips For Making Better Videos33
Holding The Camcorder33
Using A Tripod33
Composition33
Picture Angle34
Camcorder Moves34
Using The Full Range Of Features35
Turning The Image Stabilizer Off35
Using The Menus36
List Of Menus36
Selecting From The Menus38
Using The Wireless Controller40
Inserting Batteries40
When Operating 2 Canon Dv Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode)41
If Your Wireless Controller Isn't Working42
Setting The Date And Time43
Setting The Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time43
Setting The Clock45
Date And Time Display45
Taking Still Pictures46
During Record Mode46
During Record Pause Mode47
Searching And Reviewing While Recording48
Record Search48
Record Review48
Using The Various Recording Programs49
Availability Of Functions In Each Recording Program49
Setting The Program Ae Mode50
Easy Recording51
Auto51
Sports51
Portrait51
Spotlight52
Sand & Snow52
Low Light52
Using Digital Effects53
Availability Of Digital Effects In Camera Mode53
Availability Of Digital Effects In Play (Mv400I: Play (Vcr)) Playback Modes53
Faders54
Fade Trigger (Fade-T)54
Wipe (Wipe Ii)54
Horizontal Wipe (Wipe =)54
Effects55
Operating Faders56
Operating Effects57
Audio Recording58
Selecting The Audio Mode58
External Microphone58
Wind Screen59
Setting The Self-Timer60
Using Ae Shift62
Setting The Shutter Speed63
Guidelines For Shooting Using High Shutter Speeds64
Recommended Shutter Speeds When Shooting64
Adjusting Focus Manually65
Focus Lock65
Manual Focus65
Setting The White Balance66
Displaying Date, Time And Camcorder Data (Data Code)68
Selecting Date/Time68
Setting The Data Code69
Possible Data Code Combinations69
Six-Second Auto Date70
Searching The Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)71
Returning To A Pre-Marked Position72
Editing To A Vcr73
Preparations73
Editing73
(Lanc) Terminal73
Dubbing With Digital Video Equipment74
Mv40074
Dubbing74
Mv400I75
Concerning Copyrighting77
Copyright Precaution77
Copyright Signals77
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 Mv400I81
The Playback Tape81
Tv81
Audio Dubbing83
For Mv400 (For Mv400I, 85)83
To Connect An External Microphone83
For Mv400I (For Mv400, 83)85
To Connect Other Ausio Equipment85
Setting The Audio Mix88
Selecting Audio Output Channels89
Connecting To A Pc90
Preparing The Camcorder91
Adjust The Viewfinder91
Prepare The Lens Cap91
Fasten The Grip Belt91
Attach The Shoulder Strap92
Additional Information92
Notes On Using The Batteries93
Charging And Recording Times93
How Much Power Is Left?94
When To Recharge94
Taking Care Of The Battery Pack94
Keep The Terminals Clean94
Installing The Backup Battery95
Maintenance96
Cautions96
Storage97
Viewfinder97
Lcd97
Camcorder Body And Lens97
Using The Camcorder Abroad98
Video Heads98
Power Sources98
Tv Playback98
Condensation99
Protecting The Camcorder From Condensation99
What Happens When Condensation Is Detected99
What You Should Do99
Troubleshooting100
Recording/Playback100
Miscellaneous102
The Mv400/Mv400I System Diagram (Availability Differs From Area To Area)103
Optional Accessories104
Screen Displays107
Turning Off The Lcd Screen Displays107
Time Code110
Recording Reminder110
Caution Phrases111
Mv400/Mv400I113
Bp-512 Battery Pack113
Index114