User manual CANON MV800

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 the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted. Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover. If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/ unloaded even if the POWER switch is set to OFF. 13 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. " flashes in red to inform 14 Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) 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. E Attaching the Lens Cap 1. Attach the cord to the lens cap. 2. Pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord. 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 Fastening the Grip Belt Hold the camcorder with your right hand and adjust the belt with your left. Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb. 15 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. SS-900 Shoulder Strap 16 Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. · You can rotate the panel by 90 degrees outward. · You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees inward. E 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. This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen. When using a battery pack, the camcorder retains the setting even if you change the position of the POWER switch. The battery usage time shortens when the LCD screen is set brighter ( 12). 17 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 PLAY (VCR) MENU ( 34) 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). The default setting is Paris. 4. Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone and press the SET dial. To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the next to the area. Setting the Date and Time CAMERA PLAY (VCR) MENU ( 34) SYSTEM D/TIME SET··· 1.JAN.2005 12:00 AM 5. Turn the SET dial to select [D/TIME SET] and press the SET dial. The year display starts to flash. 6. Turn the SET dial to select the year, and press the SET dial. · The next part of the display starts flashing. · Set the month, day, hours and minutes in the same way. 18 7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock. E 16 1 18 17 15 21 19 20 24 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 22 23 12 11 13 Basic Functions Preparations 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Time zone WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU. (Honolulu) ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha) AZORES Once you have set time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock each time you travel to another time zone. Just set the time zone to the one of your destination, and the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock. 19 Displaying Date and Time during Recording You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) MENU ( 34) 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. 20 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. Basic Functions Recording 3. Open the LCD panel. 4. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. Press the start/stop button again to pause recording. CR Y (V PLA F OF A ER AM C R WE PO ) When You Have Finished Recording 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. Close the LCD panel. Replace the lens cap. Unload the cassette. Disconnect the power source. 21 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. " AUTO POWER OFF" appears 20 seconds before shutoff. To continue recording, turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording. When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorder off. Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder instead. When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts), sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level. This is not a malfunction. Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen You can rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in the same direction as the lens. The viewfinder switches on allowing you to use the viewfinder while the subject can monitor the screen. The image appears mirror reversed (LCD MIRROR ON). However, you can choose to display the image as it is being recorded (LCD MIRROR OFF). CAMERA PLAY (VCR) MENU ( 34) DISPLAY SETUP/ LCD MIRROR···ON 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 [LCD MIRROR] and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select [OFF]. 22 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. Time Code Indicates the recording time in hours, minutes and seconds. Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes." END" flashes when the tape reaches the end. · When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear. · Depending on the type of the tape, the indication may not be displayed correctly. ·" " starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty. · When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying " ". · The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the condition under which battery pack and camcorder are used. When " " flashes Basic Functions Recording " " flashes in red when the lithium button battery is not installed, or when it needs replacing. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short. 23 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. Record Search CAMERA PLAY (VCR) In record pause mode, this function allows you to play back the tape (forward or reverse) to locate the point where you wish to begin recording. Press and hold the REC SEARCH + button (forward) or ­ button (reverse). · Release the button at the point you wish to begin recording. · The camcorder returns to record pause mode. 24 Zooming The camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom. Zoom in E Zoom out Zoom lever Basic Functions Recording Optical Zoom 20x optical zoom CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 18x optical zoom 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.). The zoom speed is slightly faster in record pause mode. 25 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 PLAY (VCR) 72x/360x digital zoom MENU ( 34) 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. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Digital zoom cannot be used in the Night mode. Digital zoom cannot be used when the multi-image screen is selected. A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. It extends in light blue when the digital zoom is set to 80x (MV800i/MV800) or 72x (MV790), and extends further in dark blue when set to 400x (MV800i/MV800) or 360x (MV790). 26 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. E For More Stability Lean against a wall Put the camcorder on a table Basic Functions Recording Lie on your elbow Kneel on one knee Use a tripod Lighting When recording outdoors, we recommend recording with the sun at your back. When using a tripod, do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.) as it may damage the camcorder. 27 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. button to rewind the / button to begin button to stop To use the viewfinder, close the LCD panel. About the screen display: During playback, the time code gives the hours, minutes, seconds and frames. The remaining tape time may not appear when the time left is less than 15 seconds. 28 Special Playback Modes E / (Playback Pause) / button during normal playback. To pause playback, press the (Fast Forward Playback) / (Rewind Playback) Basic Functions Playback Plays back the tape at 11.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse). Press and hold the button during normal playback or fast forward. 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. 29 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. 30 Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with SCART Terminal Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual. E Signal flow STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) PC-A10 SCART Adapter Basic Functions Playback 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. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left), and the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right) and the yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO terminal. 4. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE. 31 TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual. VIDEO Signal flow STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) AUDIO L 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. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source. 32 Selecting the Audio Output Channel You can select the output channels when playing back a tape with audio recorded on two channels. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) E MENU ( 34) AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH····L/R 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [AUDIO SETUP] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [OUTPUT CH] and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option. · 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 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. The setting resets to the L/R setting when you turn the camcorder off. 33 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. When setting the white balance, shutter speed or language, press the SET dial first before pressing the MENU button. Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu. Items that are not available appear in purple. 34 Menu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface. CAMERA MENU CAMERA PLAY (VCR) E Menu Item D.E.SELECT FADER TYPE EFFECT TYPE Submenu D.EFFECT SETUP Setting Options , FADER, EFFECT, MULTI-S 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 4, 9, 16 AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 ON, OFF MV800i/MV800 OFF, 80X, 400X ON, OFF AUTO, SET ON , OFF , INDOOR MV790 OFF, 72X, 360X 49 50 26 54 M.S.SPEED M.S.SPLIT CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER A.SL SHUTTER D.ZOOM IMG STAB WHITE BAL. SELF TIMER SKIN DETAIL VCR SETUP AUDIO SETUP REC MODE WIND SCREEN AUDIO MODE DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS LCD MIRROR TV SCREEN D/T DISPLAY LANGUAGE DATE FORMAT DEMO MODE Advanced Functions 67 , OUTDOOR 47 51 43 52 53 53 66 SOFT, NORMAL SP, LP AUTO, OFF 16bit, 12bit ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF See list of languages. 22 76 20 65 65 ON, OFF 67 35 Submenu SYSTEM Menu Item BEEP T.ZONE/DST D/TIME SET ON, OFF Setting Options 66 18 18 ON, OFF OFF, PATTERN1, PATTERN2 64 64 See list of time zones. MY CAMERA START-UP IMG S-UP SOUND OPER.SOUND SELF-T SOUND 36 PLAY (VCR) MENU CAMERA PLAY (VCR) * MV800i only. E Submenu D.EFFECT SETUP Menu Item D.E.SELECT FADER TYPE EFFECT TYPE Setting Options , FADER, EFFECT, MULTI-S 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 4, 9, 16 SP, LP ON, OFF L/R, L/L, R/R 16bit, 12bit STEREO1, STEREO2, MIX/FIXED, MIX/VARI. 52 73 33 53 63 63 66 ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA, CAM.& D/T DATE, TIME, DATE & TIME See list of languages. 76 76 61 60 60 65 65 ON, OFF See list of time zones. 66 18 18 54 M.S.SPEED M.S.SPLIT VCR SETUP REC MODE* AV AUDIO SETUP DV* OUTPUT CH AUDIO MODE* 12bit AUDIO MIX BALANCE Advanced Functions DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS TV SCREEN DISPLAYS 6SEC.DATE DATA CODE D/TIME SEL. LANGUAGE DATE FORMAT SYSTEM BEEP T.ZONE/DST D/TIME SET 37 Submenu MY CAMERA Menu Item START-UP IMG S-UP SOUND OPER.SOUND SELF-T SOUND ON, OFF Setting Options 64 64 OFF, PATTERN1, PATTERN2 38 Using the Recording Programs Recording Easy Recording Program The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. E 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). Advanced Functions Recording Portrait Use this mode to give accent to your subject by blurring the background or foreground. The blur effect increases the more you zoom to telephoto. Spotlight Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks. Sand & Snow Use this mode in bright places such as a sunny beach or ski resort. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. Low Light Use this mode to record in dimly lit places. 39 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) (A) : Not available A: Auto setting Selecting the Easy Recording Program CAMERA PLAY (VCR) Set the program selector to EASY. " EASY" appears. 40 Selecting the Program AE Mode CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 1. Set the program selector to .