PUB.DIE-217 English English Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Introduction Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Mini Digital Video Cassette Additional Information PAL 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. CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom. 2 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 ( 65). E Symbols and References Used in This Manual : 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. [ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen. "Screen" refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the MV800i. Introduction Operating modes (see below) Menu item showing at its default position Button and switches to be operated About the Operating Modes The operating modes are determined by the position of the POWER switch. Operating Mode CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CAMERA CAMERA POWER Switch CAMERA PLAY (VCR) : Function can be used in this mode. : Function cannot be used in this mode. Trademark Acknowledgments · is a trademark. · Windows® is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. · Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. · Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. 3 Table of contents Introduction Using this Manual ............................................................................................3 Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................6 Components Guide..........................................................................................7 Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................10 Loading/Unloading a Cassette ......................................................................13 Installing the Backup Battery .........................................................................14 Preparing the Camcorder ..............................................................................15 Adjusting the LCD Screen .............................................................................17 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..........................................................18 Recording Recording Movies on a Tape .........................................................................21 Zooming.........................................................................................................25 Tips for Making Better Videos........................................................................27 Playback Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................28 Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................30 Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................31 Advanced Functions Menus and Settings.......................................................................................34 Recording Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................39 Using the Night Mode ....................................................................................42 Skin Detail Function.......................................................................................43 Adjusting the AE Shift....................................................................................44 Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................45 Setting the White Balance .............................................................................47 Setting the Shutter Speed..............................................................................49 Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................51 Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ........................................................52 Audio Recording ............................................................................................53 Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................54 Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................58 Playback Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................59 Displaying the Data Code..............................................................................60 End Search....................................................................................................62 Playing Back a Tape with Added Sound........................................................63 Other Functions Customizing the Camcorder ..........................................................................64 Changing the Display Language ...................................................................65 Other Camcorder Settings.............................................................................66 4 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 ..............................................75 E Additional Information Screen Displays.............................................................................................76 List of Messages............................................................................................78 Maintenance/Others ......................................................................................79 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................84 System Diagram ............................................................................................87 Optional Accessories.....................................................................................88 Specifications.................................................................................................90 Index..............................................................................................................92 Introduction 5 Checking Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) NB-2LH Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery CR1616 Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord SS-900 Shoulder Strap STV-250N Stereo Video Cable PC-A10 SCART Adapter* * Europe only. 6 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 ( 34) CHARGE indicator ( 10) Program selector ( 39) EASY Easy recording Program AE Backup battery compartment ( 14) Battery attachment unit ( 10) / Serial number DC IN terminal ( 10) MENU button ( 34) 7 Dioptric adjustment lever ( 15) Viewfinder ( 15) BATT. button ( 10) Power switch ( 3) Cassette compartment cover ( 13) Cassette compartment ( 13) OPEN/EJECT switch ( Zoom lever ( 25) Finger rest Strap mount ( 16) Grip belt ( 15) Start/stop button ( 21) 13) 8 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. The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. It glows steadily when charging is complete. CHARGE indicator DC IN terminal 4. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the adapter. 5. Remove the battery pack after use. Press the BATT. button to remove the battery. 10 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. If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable. Do not connect any products that are not expressly recommended to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the power adapter. You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use. This is not a malfunction. Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack. Charging may stop. The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the CHARGE indicator glows steady. The battery pack may also not be charged correctly when a power outage occurs during charging. Remove the battery pack and attach it back to the camcorder. When the power adapter or battery pack is defective, the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly (at about 2 flashes/second) and charging stops. The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status. 0-50%: Flashes once every second More than 50%: Flashes twice every second 100%: Glows steadily 11 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. 135 min. 95 min. 85 min. 75 min. 55 min. 50 min. 100 min. NB-2L 115 min. 115 min. 80 min. 70 min. 60 min. 45 min. 40 min. 85 min. BP-2L12 205 min. 245 min. 170 min. 145 min. 130 min. 95 min. 85 min. 175 min. BP-2L14 235 min. 300 min. 210 min. 185 min. 160 min. 120 min. 105 min. 220 min. * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off. Actual time may be shorter. We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly and charging stops. A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike conventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging. We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need. To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode. 12 Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. Tape protection tab 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette compartment cover. The cassette compartment opens automatically. E 2. Load/unload the cassette. · Load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt. · Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out. 3. Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. 4. Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover. Basic Functions Preparations Do not interfere with t ...