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PUB.DIE-252
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Digital Video Camcorder
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Instruction Manual
Introduction
Basic
Functions
Advanced
Functions
Editing
Using a
Digital
Mini
Memory Card
Video
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions 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
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Introduction Basic Functions Preparations Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon MV960/MV950/MV940/MV930. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should E your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 119). Change the display language before you begin ( 66). Symbols and References Used in This Manual : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that complement th
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About the Operating Modes The operating modes are determined by the position of the switch and the TAPE/ CARD switch. Operating TAPE/CARD Icon Operation Modes Switch Switch Display Recording movies on a CAMERA 21 tape (TAPE) Playing movies from a PLAY 29 tape Recording still images or 85, CAMERA movies on a card 89 (CARD) Playing movies or viewing PLAY 92 still images from a card : Function can be used in this mode. : Function cannot be used in this mode. Trademark Acknowledgments
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Introduction Table of contents Introduction E Using this Manual............................................................................................3 Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................7 Components Guide..........................................................................................8 Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................12 Loa
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Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) ...................................73 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) ...75 Audio Dubbing..............................................................................................77 Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer ..............................................80 Using a Memory Card Inserting and Removing a Memory Card.......................................................81 Selecting the
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Introduction Checking the Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Lithium Button Battery E Power Adapter (incl. NB-2LH Battery Pack BP-2L5 Battery Pack CR1616 power cord) Lithium Button Battery SS-900 Shoulder Strap STV-250N Stereo WL-D85 CR2025 for Wireless Video Cable Wireless Controller Controller PC-A10 SCART IFC-300PCU USB DIGITAL VIDEO Adapter* Cable SOLUTION DISK For Windows For Macintosh * Europe only. 7
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Components Guide MV960/MV950/MV940/MV930 Left side view Right side view Lens cover switch ( 21, 85) switch ( 4) ( open, closed) Grip belt ( 16) LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 18) Terminal cover Speaker ( 31) AV terminal ( 32, 72, 75, 77) CHARGE indicator ( 12) / USB terminal ( 97, 103) CARD access indicator ( 85, 89) DV terminal ( 70, 73, 80) Memory card slot ( 81) 8
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Introduction Front view E Rear view Remote sensor ( 17) D.EFFECTS button ( 56)/ White LED light (assist P.SET button ( 97) lamp) ( 52) WIDE SCR button ( 60) / Stereo microphone DATA CODE button ( 62) Viewfinder ( 16) LIGHT button ( 52) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 16) Backup battery compartment ( 14) BATT. (battery release) button ( 12) Start/stop button ( 21, 89) LCD screen ( 18) Battery attachment unit ( 12) / Joystick ( 3) Serial number FUNC. button ( 36) DC IN terminal ( 12) 9
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Top view Bottom view TAPE/CARD switch ( 4) Cassette compartment ( 15) Program selector ( 41) Cassette compartment cover ( 15) Easy recording OPEN/EJECT switch ( 15) Recording programs Tripod socket ( 28) Zoom lever ( 25) PHOTO button ( 85) 10
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Introduction WL-D85 Wireless Controller E START/ STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DATE SEARCH REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW ZERO SET AUDIO DUB. MEMORY TV SCREEN - WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D85 START/STOP button ( 21, 89) PHOTO button ( 85) CARD –/+ buttons ( 92) Zoom buttons ( 25) DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 65) PLAY button ( 29) REW button ( 29) FF button ( 29) –/ button ( 30) STOP button ( 29) PAUSE button ( 30) +/ button ( 30) SLOW button ( 30) button ( 30) AUDIO DUB. button ( 77) TV SCREEN button ( 107)
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Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack 1. Turn the switch to . 2. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Charging the Battery Pack 1. Connect the power cord to the CHARGE indicator adapter. 2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. The CHAR
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Basic Functions Preparations 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 E consumed. 1. Turn the switch to . 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. Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adap
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Charging, Recording and Playback Times The following times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions. \ Battery Pack BP-2L5 NB-2L NB-2LH BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time 95 min. 110 min. 125 min. 195 min. 220 min. Max. Recording Time Viewfinder 90 min. 105 min. 125 min. 220 min. 270 min. LCD normal 85 min. 100 min. 120 min. 215 min. 260 min. bright 80 min. 90 min. 110 min. 200 min. 240 min. Typical RecordingTime* Viewfinder 50 min. 55 min. 65 min. 120 mi
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Basic Functions Preparations Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. E 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch Tape protection tab and open the cassette compartment cover. 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. 3. Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. 4. Wait for the cassette compartment to retra
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Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) 1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed. 2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. Fastening the Grip Belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb. Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. SS-900 Shoulder Strap 16
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Basic Functions Preparations Using the Wireless Controller E Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons. Inserting the Battery The wireless controller operates with a lithium button battery CR2025. 1. Pull out the battery holder. 2. Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up. 3. Insert the battery holder. The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight. If the wireless cont
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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. LCD Backlight 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 usin
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Basic Functions Preparations 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. E Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time MENU DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST PARIS ( 36) 1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. The FUNC. menu will open. Continue the procedure with the joystick to open the setup menus. 2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press (). 3. Select ( ) the [DA
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8. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu. Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC. London GMT/UTC Wellington (WELLINGTN) +12 Paris +1 Samoa -11 Cairo +2 Honolulu -10 Moscow +3 Anchorage -9 Dubai +4 Los Angeles (L.A.) -8 Karachi +5 Denver -7 Dacca +6 Chicago -6 Bankok +7 New York -5 Singapore +8 Caracas -4 Tokyo +9 Rio de Janeiro (RIO) -3 Sydney +10 Fernando de Noronha (FERNANDO) -2 Solomon +11 Azores -1 Once you have set time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock each time y
