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Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon MV800i/MV800/MV790. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Change the display language before you begin ( E 65). Symbols and References Used in This Manual Introduction : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. : Reference page number. Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder.
Table of contents Introduction Using this Manual ............................................................................................3 Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................6 Components Guide..........................................................................................7 Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................
Editing Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device .................................................68 Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)...70 Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)......................71 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) ..........................................................................73 Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer ..............................................
Checking Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) SS-900 Shoulder Strap * Europe only.
Components Guide MV800i/MV800/MV790 E Introduction REC SEARCH – button ( 24) / (record review) button ( 24) / (rewind) button ( 28) REC SEARCH + button ( 24) / (fast forward) button ( 28) LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 17) WIDESCREEN button ( 58) / DATA CODE button ( 60) NIGHT MODE button ( 42) / (stop) button ( 28) FOCUS button ( 45) / / (play/pause) button ( 28) DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button ( 54) AE SHIFT button( 44) / END SEARCH button ( 62) REC PAUSE button ( 70) Speaker ( 30) LCD screen ( 17) SET dial ( 3
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 15) Viewfinder ( 15) BATT.
E Introduction Terminal cover Stereo microphone AV terminal ( 31) DV terminal ( Tripod socket ( 68) 27) 9
Basic Functions Preparing the Power Supply Preparations Attaching the Battery Pack 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. • Press lightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Charging the Battery Pack 1. Connect the power cord to the adapter. 2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
Using a Household Power Source Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without worrying about the battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be consumed. E 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. Basic Functions Preparations Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.
Charging, Recording and Playback Times Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions. Battery Pack Charging Time Max. Recording Time Viewfinder LCD normal bright Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD normal bright Playback Time NB-2LH 130 min. NB-2L 115 min. BP-2L12 205 min. BP-2L14 235 min. 135 min. 95 min. 85 min. 115 min. 80 min. 70 min. 245 min. 170 min. 145 min. 300 min. 210 min. 185 min. 75 min. 55 min. 50 min. 100 min. 60 min. 45 min.
Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette compartment cover. logo. Tape protection tab E The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2. Load/unload the cassette. • Load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt. • Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out. 4. Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover. Basic Functions Preparations 3.
Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain date, 18) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. time ( Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings. 1. Open the backup battery cover. 2. Insert the backup battery with the + side facing outward. 3. Close the cover. The backup battery has a life span of about a year. “ you that it needs to be replaced.
Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) E 1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed. 2. Pull out the viewfinder. 3. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. 4. Push the viewfinder back in. Attaching the Lens Cap Press the buttons on the lens cap when attaching/removing it. Hook the lens cap on the grip belt while you are recording, and place it over the lens when you have finished. Basic Functions Preparations 1. Attach the cord to the lens cap. 2.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.
Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Screen E Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel by 90 degrees outward. • You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees inward. LCD Backlight Basic Functions Preparations LCD BACKLIGHT button You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bright by pressing the LCD BACKLIGHT button. This is useful for outdoor recordings. Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button.
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you have replaced the backup battery. Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time CAMERA MENU ( 34) PLAY (VCR) SYSTEM T.ZONE/DST•••PARIS 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press the SET dial. The time zone setting appears (see table on the next page).
7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock. E 16 1 18 19 20 24 4 2 3 17 6 7 15 9 10 8 5 21 23 14 12 22 11 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 No. Time zone No. 1 LONDON 13 Time zone 2 PARIS 14 SAMOA 3 CAIRO 15 HONOLU. (Honolulu) 4 MOSCOW 16 ANCHOR. (Anchorage) 5 DUBAI 17 L.A. (Los Angeles) 6 KARACHI 18 DENVER 7 DACCA 19 CHICAGO 8 BANGKOK 20 N.Y. (New York) 9 H.
Displaying Date and Time during Recording You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen. CAMERA MENU ( 34) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ D/T DISPLAY••OFF 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [D/T DISPLAY] and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select [ON]. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Recording Movies on a Tape Recording Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 79). E Recording 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press the start/stop button again to pause recording. CR Y (V PLA F OF A R ME A C R WE PO ) Basic Functions Recording 3. Open the LCD panel. 4. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.
About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. The camcorder will shut off after 5 minutes when left in record pause mode to protect tape and video heads.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. E When [LCD MIRROR] is set to [ON], some screen displays appear mirrorreversed. Screen Displays during Recording Remaining battery charge The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack. Basic Functions Recording Time Code Indicates the recording time in hours, minutes and seconds. • “ ” starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty. • When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying “ ”.
Reviewing and Searching when Recording REC SEARCH – button/ (record review) button REC SEARCH + button Record Review CAMERA PLAY (VCR) In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your recording to check if it has been recorded properly. Press and release the (record review) button. The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds, and returns to record pause mode.
Zooming The camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom. E Zoom in Zoom out Zoom lever Basic Functions Recording Optical Zoom 20x optical zoom CAMERA 18x optical zoom PLAY (VCR) Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wideangle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom. Press harder for a faster zoom. Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).
Digital Zoom When the digital zoom is activated, the camcorder automatically switches between optical and digital zoom. With digital zoom, image resolution becomes lower the more you zoom in. 80x/400x digital zoom CAMERA MENU ( 34) 72x/360x digital zoom PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP D.ZOOM•••••••OFF 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [D.ZOOM] and press the SET dial. 4.
Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the camcorder with your left hand. Be careful that your fingers do not touch the microphone or lens.
Playing Back a Tape Playback If the playback picture is distorted, clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head-cleaning cassette ( 79). 1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. Set the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR). 2. Open the LCD panel. You can also close the LCD panel with the screen facing outward. 3. Press the tape. 4. Press the playback. 5. Press the playback.
Special Playback Modes E / (Playback Pause) To pause playback, press the / button during normal playback. (Fast Forward Playback) / (Rewind Playback) There is no sound during special playback. The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes. The camcorder stops the tape automatically after 5 minutes in playback pause mode to protect tape and video heads. Basic Functions Playback Plays back the tape at 11.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse).
Adjusting the Volume When you use the LCD screen for playback, the camcorder plays back the sound via built-in speaker. The speaker does not sound when you close the LCD panel. Speaker SET dial CAMERA PLAY (VCR) Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume. • A volume bar appears for 2 seconds. • You can turn off the volume completely by turning the SET dial down until [OFF] appears. Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume again.
Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with SCART Terminal E Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual. Signal flow PC-A10 SCART Adapter Basic Functions Playback STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) 1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the PC-A10 SCART Adapter to the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal. 3. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder’s AV terminal and the audio terminals on the SCART Adapter.
TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual. VIDEO Signal flow AUDIO L STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) R 1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder’s AV terminal and the audio/video terminals on the TV/VCR. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left), the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right) and the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO. 3.
Selecting the Audio Output Channel You can select the output channels when playing back a tape with audio recorded on two channels. CAMERA MENU ( 34) E PLAY (VCR) AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH••••L/R 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • L/R: Stereo: L+R channels, Bilingual: Main+Sub. • L/L: Stereo: L channel, Bilingual: Main. • R/R: Stereo: R channel, Bilingual: Sub. Basic Functions Playback 2. Turn the SET dial to select [AUDIO SETUP] and press the SET dial. 3.
Advanced Functions Menus and Settings Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus that appear on the screen. SET dial MENU button Selecting Menus and Settings 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select a submenu and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select a menu item and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Menu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface. CAMERA MENU CAMERA Submenu D.EFFECT SETUP E PLAY (VCR) Menu Item Setting Options D.E.SELECT FADER TYPE , FADER, EFFECT, MULTI-S 54 M.S.SPEED FADE-T, WIPE, CORNER, JUMP, FLIP, PUZZLE, ZIGZAG, BEAM, TIDE ART, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA, MOSAIC, BALL, CUBE, WAVE, COLOR MASK, MIRROR MANUAL, FAST, MODERATE, SLOW M.S.
Submenu SYSTEM Menu Item Setting Options BEEP ON, OFF 66 T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 18 D/TIME SET MY CAMERA START-UP IMG ON, OFF 64 S-UP SOUND OFF, PATTERN1, PATTERN2 64 OPER.
PLAY (VCR) MENU CAMERA PLAY (VCR) * MV800i only. Submenu D.EFFECT SETUP Menu Item D.E.SELECT FADER TYPE VCR SETUP AUDIO SETUP M.S.SPEED M.S.SPLIT 4, 9, 16 REC MODE* SP, LP 52 AV ON, OFF 73 OUTPUT CH DV* L/R, L/L, R/R 33 AUDIO MODE* 16bit, 12bit 53 12bit AUDIO STEREO1, STEREO2, MIX/FIXED, MIX/VARI. 63 MIX BALANCE 63 BRIGHTNESS 66 TV SCREEN ON, OFF 76 DISPLAYS ON, OFF 76 6SEC.DATE ON, OFF 61 DATA CODE DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA, CAM.& D/T 60 D/TIME SEL.
Submenu MY CAMERA Menu Item ON, OFF 64 S-UP SOUND OFF, PATTERN1, PATTERN2 64 OPER.
Using the Recording Programs Recording Easy Recording Program E The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. Program AE Modes Auto The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically. However, you have the option of adjusting the settings manually. Sports Use this mode to record sports scenes (such as tennis or golf) or moving objects (such as roller coasters).
Program selector Availability of Functions in Each Mode: Recording Program Image Stabilizer Focus White Balance Wind screen Shutter Speed AE Shift Digital Effects : Available (on) (A) (A) (A) (A) : Not available (A) A: Auto setting Selecting the Easy Recording Program CAMERA PLAY (VCR) Set the program selector to EASY. “ 40 EASY” appears.
Selecting the Program AE Mode CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 1. Set the program selector to . E 2. Press the SET dial. A list of the program AE modes appears. 3. Select a mode and press the SET dial. The symbol of the mode appears on the upper left corner of the screen. Advanced Functions Recording The setting resets to the Auto mode when you change the position of the program selector. Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly.
Using the Night Mode Allows you to record in dark places where lights cannot be used, without sacrificing color. Night Mode Program selector NIGHT MODE button 1. Set the program selector to . 2. Press the NIGHT MODE button. • “ ” appears. • Pressing the NIGHT MODE button again resets the camcorder to the Auto mode. Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. White points may appear on the screen.
Skin Detail Function When shooting close-ups of people, the camcorder automatically softens details to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections for a more complimentary appearance. CAMERA MENU ( 34) E PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP SKIN DETAIL••NORMAL Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SKIN DETAIL], set it to [SOFT] and close the menu. Skin detail function cannot be used when the program selector is set to EASY.
Adjusting the AE Shift You can adjust the AE (auto exposure) function to lighten or darken the image. This allows you to compensate for backlit or overexposed scenes. Available Levels: –2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75). AE SHIFT button SET dial CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 1. Set the program selector to . 2. Set the program AE mode to a mode other than the Spotlight or Sand & Snow mode. Easy Recording, 3. Press the AE SHIFT button. “AE ±0” appears in light blue. 4.
Adjusting the Focus Manually Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast Moving Subjects Through dirty or wet windows E Night Scenes FOCUS button Zoom lever Program selector SET dial PLAY (VCR) 1. Set the program selector to . Advanced Functions Recording CAMERA 2. Adjust the zoom. When you operate the zoom after adjusting the focus, the subject may not stay in focus.
Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks. Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Adjusting the Focus Manually. “MF ” appears. When you operate the zoom or turn the SET dial, “ camcorder changes to manual focus.
Setting the White Balance You can use the preset modes to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting. AUTO SET E Auto white balance Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting. Use this mode for recording under changing lighting condition, video lights or sodium lamps. Use this mode for recording night scenes, fireworks, sunrise or sunset.
Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes. When the program selector is set to EASY, white balance is preset to [AUTO]. The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off. When you have set the custom white balance: - Depending on the light source, “ ” may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with the auto setting. - Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes. - Turn off the digital zoom.
Setting the Shutter Speed You can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shots of fast moving subjects. Select from AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000. CAMERA MENU ( 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 34) E PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER••••••AUTO Set the program selector to . Set the program AE mode to the (Auto) mode. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SHUTTER]. Select the shutter speed and press the SET dial. Close the menu.
Auto Slow Shutter In Easy Recording mode and when [SHUTTER] is set to [AUTO] in Auto mode, the camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/25. This allows you to record brightly in places with insufficient lighting. However, you can set the camcorder not to use a slow shutter speed. CAMERA MENU ( 34) PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP A.SL SHUTTER•ON Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [A.SL SHUTTER], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. When set to [ON], moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
Using the Self-Timer E Start/stop button SET dial MENU button CAMERA MENU ( 34) PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP SELF TIMER•••OFF 1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SELF TIMER], set it to [ON ] and close the menu. “ ” appears. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The count down appears on the screen. To cancel the self-timer, set [SELF TIMER] to [OFF]. Once the countdown has begun, you can also press the start/stop button to cancel the self-timer.
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) You can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) * * MV800i only. MENU ( 34) VCR SETUP REC MODE•••••SP To change to LP mode, open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [REC MODE], set it to [LP] and close the menu. Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape, picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted. We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings.
Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode E You can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new sound later with another editing device. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) * * MV800i only. MENU ( 34) AUDIO SETUP AUDIO MODE•••12bit Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to [16bit] and close the menu.
Using Digital Effects Faders ( 56) Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black.
Effects ( 56) Add flavor to your recordings. Art (ART) Black and White (BLACK&WHITE) Sepia (SEPIA) Mosaic (MOSAIC) Ball (BALL) Cube (CUBE) Wave (WAVE) Color Mask (COLOR MASK) Mirror (MIRROR) 57) Captures moving subjects in 4, 9 or 16 sequences of still images and displays them at one time. Sound will be recorded normally.
Selecting a Fader In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to CAMERA . PLAY (VCR) 1. Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUP]. 2. Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [FADER]. 3. Select [FADER TYPE], select a setting option and close the menu. The name of the selected fader flashes. CAMERA mode: 4. Fade in: In record pause mode, press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button and begin recording by pressing the start/stop button.
Using the Multi-Image Screen You can operate the multi-image screen only in the following playback modes: • When [M.S.SPEED] is set to [MANUAL]: Playback pause, slow forward/reverse playback • When [M.S.SPEED] is set to [FAST], [MODERATE] or [SLOW]: Playback pause In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to . CAMERA E PLAY (VCR) 1. Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUP]. 2. Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [MULTI-S]. 3. Select [M.S.SPEED] and select the transition speed.
Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high-resolution 16:9 recording. WIDESCREEN button CAMERA PLAY (VCR) Press the WIDESCREEN button. • “ ” appears. • The LCD screen switches to the “letterbox” display. The picture on the viewfinder appears horizontally squeezed. The multi-image screen cannot be used when the widescreen mode is selected. If you play back a widescreen recording on a normal TV, the image appears horizontally squeezed.
Magnifying the Image Playback The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times. E Zoom lever SET dial CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. 2. Select the magnified area with the SET dial. • Turn the SET dial to move the image to the right and left, or up and down. Pressing the SET dial switches between the directions. • To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears. Advanced Functions Playback • The image is magnified by 2 times.
Displaying the Data Code The camcorder maintains a data code containing recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed and exposure (f-stop). When you play back a tape, you can display the data code and select the data code combination you wish to display. DATA CODE button SET dial MENU button Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination CAMERA MENU ( 34) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ D/TIME SEL.••DATE & TIME Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [D/TIME SEL.
Displaying the Data Code CAMERA PLAY (VCR) E Press the DATA CODE button. The data code will not display the next time you turn on the camcorder. Six-Second Auto Date Date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback, or to indicate that date or time zone has changed. CAMERA MENU ( 34) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ 6SEC.DATE••••OFF Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ it to [ON] and close the menu. ]. Select [6SEC.
End Search When you have played back a tape, you can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene. END SEARCH button CAMERA PLAY (VCR) In stop mode, press the END SEARCH button. • “END SEARCH” appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape. • Pressing the button again cancels the search. End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette.
Playing Back a Tape with Added Sound You can select to play back Stereo 1 (original sound), Stereo 2 (added sound), or adjust the balance of both sounds. CAMERA MENU ( 34) E PLAY (VCR) AUDIO SETUP 12bit AUDIO•••STEREO1 1. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [12bit AUDIO], select a setting and close the menu. • • • • STEREO1: Plays back the original sound. STEREO2: Plays back the added sound. MIX/FIXED: Plays back Stereo 1 and Stereo 2 in the same level. MIX/VARI.
Customizing the Camcorder Other Functions You can personalize your camcorder by customizing the start-up image and the sound it makes for start-up, operation and self-timer (collectively called the My Camera settings). Changing the My Camera Settings CAMERA MENU ( 34) MY CAMERA PLAY (VCR) START-UP IMG•ON S-UP SOUND•••PATTERN1 OPER.SOUND•••PATTERN1 SELF-T SOUND•PATTERN1 1. Open the menu and select [MY CAMERA]. 2. Select the menu item you wish to change. 3. Select a setting option and close the menu.
Changing the Display Language The language used for screen display and menu items can be changed. The available set of languages varies depending on the region. Follow the procedure below to check which set of languages are provided with your camcorder. Language Set A (e.g. Europe) English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese CAMERA MENU ( 34) E Language Set B (e.g.
Other Camcorder Settings Beep You will hear a beep upon camcorder operations such as power on/off, start/stop, selftimer countdown, and unusual conditions of the camcorder. If you turn off the beep, all camcorder sounds including the ones of the My Camera settings will be turned off. CAMERA MENU ( 34) PLAY (VCR) SYSTEM BEEP•••••••••ON To turn the beep off, open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [BEEP], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. It tries to compensate for horizontal movements; therefore, you may decide to turn it off when you mount the camcorder on a tripod. CAMERA MENU ( 34) PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP IMG STAB •••ON Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [IMG STAB it to [OFF] and close the menu. “ E ], set ” disappears. The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to EASY.
Editing Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. If you connect a digital video device, you can copy recordings with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality. Connecting the Devices Connecting a VCR See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 31). Connecting a Digital Video Device Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV Cable.
When connecting a VCR, the quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original. When connecting a digital video device: - If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again. - Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal. If operation does not work, use the AV terminal. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.
Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) You can record videos or TV programs from a VCR or analog camcorder on the tape in the camcorder. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 1. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device. See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 31). 2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette. 3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette. 4. Press the REC PAUSE button. In record pause mode and during recording, you can check the picture on the screen. 5.
Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality. CAMERA E PLAY (VCR) 1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device. See Connecting a Digital Video Device ( 68). 2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette. Make sure that [AV DV] is set to [OFF] ( 73). 3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette. 4. Press the REC PAUSE button.
Concerning Copyright Copyright Precaution Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as some television programmes are copyrighted. Unauthorised recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws. Copyright Signals During playback: If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright control signals for protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears for a few seconds and the camcorder displays a blank blue screen.
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) By connecting the camcorder to a VCR or 8mm video camcorder, you can convert analog video/audio signals to digital signals and output the digital signals via the DV terminal. The DV terminal serves as output terminal only. E Connecting the Devices Turn off all devices before starting the connections. Unload the tape from the camcorder. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.
Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, the conversion from analog to digital signals might not work properly (e.g., signals that include copyright protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals). When connecting to a TV/Video with SCART terminal, use a SCART adapter with input capability (commercially available). The supplied SCART Adapter PC-A10 is for output only. For normal use, set [AV DV] to [OFF].
Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer E Transferring Using a DV Cable You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or IEEE1394 capture board. Use the editing software supplied with your computer/capture board to transfer video recording from tape to computer. Refer to the instruction manual of the software.
Additional Information Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen You can hide the displays on the LCD screen to have a clear screen for playback. CAMERA MENU ( 34) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ DISPLAYS•••••ON Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ it to [OFF ] and close the menu. ]. Select [DISPLAYS], set • Warning messages still appear, and the data code appears if turned on. • The displays appear while a playback image is magnified or a digital effect is activated.
Screen Displays during Recording/Playback CAMERA Mode (see also 23) E Program AE ( 39) AE Shift ( 44) Shutter speed ( 49) Manual focus ( 45) White balance ( 47) Digital effects ( 54) Date and time ( 18) Skin detail ( 43) Zoom ( 25) Self-timer ( 51) Image stabilizer ( 67) Self-timer countdown ( 51) Recording mode ( 52) Tape operation Condensation warning ( Wind screen ( 53) 53) Audio mode ( Widescreen mode ( 58) 80) PLAY (VCR) Mode 12 bit audio ( 63) End search ( 62) Data code ( 60) Volume level of spe
List of Messages Message 78 Explanation SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone, date and time. 18 CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 10 THE TAPE IS SET FOR Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the ERASURE PREVENTION position of the protect switch.
Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Precautions E Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or viewfinder. Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures, such as a sunheated car, and high humidity. Do not use the camcorder near strong electric or magnetic fields such as above TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones. Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject.
To maintain the best picture quality, we recommend cleaning the video heads frequently with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. Tapes already recorded with dirty video heads may not be played back correctly even when you clean the video heads. Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder.
Battery Pack Handling Precautions DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather. • Do not try to disassemble or modify it. • Do not drop or knock it. • Do not get it wet. E Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.
Lithium Button Battery Handling Precautions WARNING! • The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate the battery. • Replace the battery with a CR1616 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Toshiba, Varta or Renata. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. • The used battery should be returned to the supplier for safe disposal.
Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use. E Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs with PAL system.
Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Power Source Problem Camcorder will not turn on. Cause Solution Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 10 Battery pack is not correctly attached. Attach the battery pack correctly. 10 Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 10 Power save function has been activated. Turn on the camcorder.
Recording Problem Cause Solution Image will not appear on the screen. Camcorder is not set to CAMERA mode. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 21 “SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME” appears on the screen. Time zone, date and time are not set. Set the time zone, date and time. 18 Backup battery is exhausted. Replace the backup battery and reset the time zone, date and time. 14 Battery pack is inserted the wrong way.
Playback Problem Cause Pressing the playback button does not start playback. Camcorder is turned off, or is not set to PLAY (VCR) mode. Solution Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. 28 Cassette is not loaded. Load a cassette. 13 Tape reached the end (“ END” flashes on the screen). Rewind the tape. 28 Image will not appear on the TV screen. [AV Set [AV 73 Tape is running, but image will not appear on the TV screen. TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO.
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) E WS-20 Wrist Strap Shoulder Strap CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger WD-28 Wide-converter MiniDV Video Cassette CB-2LTE Battery Charger TL-28 Tele-converter NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L12, BP-2L14 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L12, BP-2L14 Battery Pack FS-28U Filter Set PC-A10 SCART TV Adapter STV-250N Stereo Video Cable VCR CV-150F/CV-250F DV Cable Digital Device SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Additional Information 87
Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
TL-28 Tele-converter This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.7. • The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached. • The minimum focusing distance with the TL-28 is 3 m (9.8 ft.); 3 cm (1.2 in.) at maximum wide angle. E WD-28 Wide-converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views.
Specifications MV800i/MV800/MV790 System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time (80 min.
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply Power consumption Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions Weight 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 17W 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) 52 x 90 x 29 mm (2.1 x 3.5 x 1.1 in.) 135 g (4.8 oz.) E NB-2LH Battery Pack Battery type Rated voltage Operating temperature Battery capacity Dimensions Weight Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 7.4 V DC 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) 720 mAh 33.3 x 16.2 x 45.2 mm (1.3 x 0.64 x 1.8 in.) 43 g (1.5 oz.
Index 12bit audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 16:9 widescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . 83 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 88 AE Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Analog line-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Analog-digital converter . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Auto . .
R Record review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Record search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 24 21 39 28 E S Sand & Snow mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shutter speed . . .
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