Canon MV400 i Instruction Manual

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Introduction
Important Usage Instructions
Contents
Getting Started
For Quick Reference
Introducing the Mv400/Mv400I
Mastering the Basics
Finding Your Way Around the Mv400/Mv400I
Product View
Powering Your Camcoder
Connecting the Camcoder to a Mains Outlet
Attaching and Charging the Battery Packs
CA-560 Compact Power Adapter
Specifications
Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (Optional)
Loading a Cassette
Loading and Unloading
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
Handling Cassettes
Cassette Memory
Basic Recording
Before You Start Recording
To Record
When You Have Finished Recording
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)
16:9 (Widescreen TV Recording)
Confirmation/Warning Beeps
Zooming
10X Optical Zoom
40X/200X Digital Zoom
Using the LCD Screen
Opening and Closing the LCD Screen
Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen
Adjusting the LCD Screen
About the LCD Screen
Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording
Playing Back a Cassette
Other Playback Modes
Special Playback
Built-In Speaker
Using the Headphones
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen
Switching the Av/Headphone Terminal
If Your TV (or VCR) Has a SCART Terminal (Without S (S1)-Video)
If Your TV (or VCR) Has an S (S1)-Video Input Terminal
If Your TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals
Tips for Making Better Videos
Holding the Camcorder
Using a Tripod
Composition
Picture Angle
Camcorder Moves
Using the Full Range of Features
Turning the Image Stabilizer off
Using the Menus
List of Menus
Selecting from the Menus
Using the Wireless Controller
Inserting Batteries
When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode)
If Your Wireless Controller Isn't Working
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
Setting the Clock
Date and Time Display
Taking Still Pictures
During Record Mode
During Record Pause Mode
Searching and Reviewing While Recording
Record Search
Record Review
Using the Various Recording Programs
Availability of Functions in each Recording Program
Setting the Program AE Mode
Easy Recording
Auto
Sports
Portrait
Spotlight
Sand & Snow
Low Light
Using Digital Effects
Availability of Digital Effects in CAMERA Mode
Availability of Digital Effects in PLAY (Mv400I: PLAY (VCR)) Playback Modes
Faders
Fade Trigger (FADE-T)
Wipe (WIPE II)
Horizontal Wipe (WIPE =)
Effects
Operating Faders
Operating Effects
Audio Recording
Selecting the Audio Mode
External Microphone
Wind Screen
Setting the Self-Timer
Using AE Shift
Setting the Shutter Speed
Guidelines for Shooting Using High Shutter Speeds
Recommended Shutter Speeds When Shooting
Adjusting Focus Manually
Focus Lock
Manual Focus
Setting the White Balance
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)
Selecting Date/Time
Setting the Data Code
Possible Data Code Combinations
Six-Second Auto Date
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position
Editing to a VCR
Preparations
Editing
(LANC) Terminal
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment
Mv400
Dubbing
Mv400I
Concerning Copyrighting
Copyright Precaution
Copyright Signals
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder-Analog Line-In (Mv400I Only)
Recording over Existing Scenes - AV Insert Editing (Mv400I Only)
The Tape in the Mv400I
The Playback Tape
Tv
Audio Dubbing
For MV400 (for Mv400I, 85)
To Connect an External Microphone
For Mv400I (for MV400, 83)
To Connect Other Ausio Equipment
Setting the Audio MIX
Selecting Audio Output Channels
Connecting to a PC
Preparing the Camcorder
Adjust the Viewfinder
Prepare the Lens Cap
Fasten the Grip Belt
Attach the Shoulder Strap
Additional Information
Notes on Using the Batteries
Charging and Recording Times
How Much Power Is Left?
When to Recharge
Taking Care of the Battery Pack
Keep the Terminals Clean
Installing the Backup Battery
Maintenance
Cautions
Storage
Viewfinder
Lcd
Camcorder Body and Lens
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Video Heads
Power Sources
TV Playback
Condensation
Protecting the Camcorder from Condensation
What Happens When Condensation Is Detected
What You Should Do
Troubleshooting
Recording/Playback
Miscellaneous
The Mv400/Mv400I System Diagram (Availability Differs from Area to Area)
Optional Accessories
Screen Displays
Turning off the LCD Screen Displays
Time Code
Recording Reminder
Caution Phrases
Specifications
Mv400/Mv400I
BP-512 Battery Pack
Index

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1 Connections for Playback on a Tv Screen
2 Connecting to a Pc
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