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PUB.DIE-217
English
Digital Video Camcorder
English
Instruction Manual
Introduction
Basic
Functions
Advanced
Functions
Editing
Digital
Mini
Video
Cassette
Additional
Information
PAL
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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 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. E Change the display language before you begin ( 65). 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. [ ] ar
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Table of contents Introduction Using this Manual............................................................................................3 Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................6 Components Guide..........................................................................................7 Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................10 Loading/Unloadin
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Introduction 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 E Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) ..........................................................................73 Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer ..............................................75
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Checking Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact NB-2LH Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery Lens Cap and Lens Power Adapter CR1616 Cap Cord (incl. power cord) STV-250N Stereo PC-A10 SCART SS-900 Shoulder Strap Video Cable Adapter* * Europe only. 6
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Introduction Components Guide MV800i/MV800/MV790 E REC SEARCH – button ( 24) / AE SHIFT button( 44) / (record review) button ( 24) / END SEARCH button ( 62) (rewind) button ( 28) REC PAUSE button ( 70) REC SEARCH + button ( 24) / Speaker ( 30) (fast forward) button ( 28) LCD screen ( 17) LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 17) SET dial ( 34) WIDESCREEN button ( 58) / CHARGE indicator ( 10) DATA CODE button ( 60) Program selector ( 39) NIGHT MODE button ( 42) / EASY Easy recording (stop) button ( 28) Program
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Dioptric adjustment lever ( 15) OPEN/EJECT switch ( 13) Viewfinder ( 15) Zoom lever ( 25) BATT. button ( 10) Finger rest Power switch ( 3) Strap mount ( 16) Cassette compartment cover ( 13) Grip belt ( 15) Cassette compartment ( 13) Start/stop button ( 21) 8
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Introduction E Terminal cover DV terminal ( 68) Stereo microphone Tripod socket ( 27) AV terminal ( 31) 9
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Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply 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. CHARGE indicator 2. Plug the power cord into a power DC IN terminal outlet. 3. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
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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 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. Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the po
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Charging, Recording and Playback Times Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions. Battery Pack NB-2LH NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time 130 min. 115 min. 205 min. 235 min. Max. Recording Time Viewfinder 135 min. 115 min. 245 min. 300 min. LCD normal 95 min. 80 min. 170 min. 210 min. bright 85 min. 70 min. 145 min. 185 min. Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder 75 min. 60 min. 130 min. 160 min. LCD normal 55 min. 45 min. 95 min. 120 min. bri
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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 and Tape protection tab 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 retrac
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Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain date, time ( 18) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. 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. “ ” flashes in red to inform you
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Basic Functions Preparations 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 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, an
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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 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 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
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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 SYSTEM T.ZONE/DST•••PARIS (34) 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 d
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Basic Functions Preparations 7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock. E 16 1 4 20 19 2 18 24 3 17 6 7 9 10 15 8 5 21 23 14 12 22 11 13 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. Time zone No. Time zone 1 LONDON 13 WELLGTN (Wellington) 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. KONG (Hong Kong) 21 CARACAS 10 T
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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 DISPLAY SETUP/ D/T DISPLAY••OFF (34) 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
