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0024W503 PUB.DIE-165 © CANON INC. 2001 PRINTED IN JAP AN XX00A/ABXXXX DY8-9020-100-000 IMPRIME AU JAPON CANON INC. Canon Europa N.V . P .O. Box 2262, 1 180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands Canon UK Ltd. Ribcon W ay Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9UR T elephone 0870-241-2161 Canon Australia Pty .
2 E Introduction Important Usage Instructions CAUTION: CUSTOMERS IN THE U.K. SHOULD READ THIS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT . CHANGING THE FUSE THE MAINS LEAD ON THIS PRODUCT IS FITTED WITH A NON-REWIREABLE (MOULDED) PLUG, INCORPORA TING A 3 AMP FUSE.
Important Usage Instructions ....................2 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............4 Introducing the MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC ....5 Finding Y our W ay Around the Camera ......6 ~ Preparations ~ Powering Y our Camcorder ........................9 Loading a Cassette .
4 E Introduction Thank you for Choosing a Canon Y our camcorder is supplied with the following accessories: Wireless Controller MV4/MV4i:WL-D76 MV4i MC:WL-D75 T wo AA batteries Lens cap and lens cap c.
Using a DV cable, connect the MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC to a PC equipped with a DV terminal and transfer your original images to your PC. 5 E Introduction Stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots. Introducing the MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC The MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC has the technology to capture crisp, clear , digital still pictures.
6 E Mastering the Basics Finding Y our W ay Around the Camera CARD (LINE-IN) REC SEARCH D.EFFECTS MIX/SLIDE SHOW INDEX SCREEN REC P AUSE ON/ OFF MENU button (p. 36) Start/stop button (p. 15) EXP button (p. 69) FOCUS/DATA CODE button (p. 72, 75) OPEN/EJECT switch (p.
7 E Mastering the Basics Easy Recording (p. 53) Program AE (p. 53) P MV4 : PLAY, OFF, MOVIE : PLAY, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN MV4i : VCR, OFF, MOVIE : VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN MV4i MC : CARD PLAY, VCR, OFF, MOVIE : CARD PLAY, VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN, CARD REC Viewfinder (p.
8 E Mastering the Basics REW PLAY FF STAR T /STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER MENU TV SCREEN DATA CODE – CARD + AUDIO MONITOR REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT SLIDE SHOW ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST -2 ON/OFF SET ZOOM WT A/V INSERT PAUSE SLOW REMOTE +/ –/ × 2 WIRELESS CONTROLLER SET D.
9 E Mastering the Basics Powering Y our Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from a mains outlet or Charge a battery pack • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camera.
10 E Mastering the Basics Charging and attaching the battery packs Y our battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory . It should have enough power for you to check that your camera is working properly . However , you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camera for more than a few minutes.
11 E Mastering the Basics • When powering your camcorder from a mains outlet, you do not need to remove battery packs attached to the adapter , but charging will not take place until you remove the DC coupler from the adapter . • Do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product.
12 E Mastering the Basics Loading a Cassette 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch upwards to r elease the cassette compartment cover . • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button upwards) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically .
13 E Mastering the Basics Protecting tapes from accidental erasure T o protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole.
14 E Mastering the Basics Basic Recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source ( 9). • Removed the lens cap ( 126). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 126) or LCD screen ( 20). • Extended the viewfinder ( 126)/adjusted the LCD screen ( 20).
15 E Mastering the Basics 3. Slide the program selector to [ . • This selects the camera’ s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 55). 4. Press and r elease the start/stop button once to begin recording.
16 E Mastering the Basics REC MODE••••SP VCR SET UP ( 34) T o change the recording mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select REC MODE, set it to LP , SP or LP and close the menu.
17 E Mastering the Basics 16:9 (Widescreen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on widescreen TVs. T o switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu. • “16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 mode on.
18 E Mastering the Basics The camera’ s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camera operations such as when you turn the camera on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camera’ s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camera.
19 E Mastering the Basics 40 × digital zoom Magnifies the camera's zoom range by up to 4 × . The zoom control continues to work as usual. Y ou can freely zoom in and out between 1 × and 40 × magnification — the camera automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 10 × ) and digital zooming (10 × to 40 × ).
20 E Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Screen Push the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camera. This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on.
21 E Mastering the Basics Adjusting the LCD screen Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. BRIGHTNESS•• DISP.SET UP –+ ( 34) • Be careful not to leave the LCD, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or in a window . Doing so could cause damage.
22 E Mastering the Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECT NO CARD <<<< CARD ACCESS • These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder .
23 E Mastering the Basics Playing Back a Cassette Y ou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camera also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 26). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up.
24 E Mastering the Basics Playback pause Press the a a (pause) button. T o resume normal playback, press it again, or press the e e (play) button. The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes’ playback pause. Fast forward playback T o play back the recording at about 1 1.
25 E Mastering the Basics Frame Advance T o play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance. Frame Reverse T o play back in reverse frame by frame, press the –/ 4a button repeatedly during playback pause.
26 E Mastering the Basics Built-in speaker Adjust the speaker volume by turning the SELECT dial. • T urn the SELECT dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume. • A bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. It disappears in 4 seconds.
27 E Mastering the Basics Connections for Playback on a TV Screen Y ou can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. Y ou will need to attach a power source to the camera ( 9). Power off all devices before starting the connections.
28 E Mastering the Basics Specifications S-video terminal output 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.3 Vp-p (C signal) (MV4i/MV4i MC: input/output) Microphone terminal ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack – 57 dBV (with 600 ohm mic)/ at least 5 kohms Headphone terminal ø 3.
29 E Mastering the Basics • Attach the DU-300 Docking Unit in order to use the S-video terminal ( 27). • Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV -250N Stereo V ideo Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left).
30 E Mastering the Basics • If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting, remember to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camera’ s audio terminals are connected. If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be produced.
31 E Mastering the Basics T ips for Making Better Videos Composition The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the centre. For a more interesting picture, try to position your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards.
32 E Mastering the Basics Picture angle Camera moves Close-up Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details.
33 E Using the Full Range of Features T urning the Image Stabilizer Off MENU W ith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However , the MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC’ s image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification.
34 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Menus Many of the camera’ s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display . There are 2 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 37) PLA Y (MV4i and MV4i MC: VCR) MENU( 38) The MV4i MC has 2 additional main menus: C.
35 E Using the Full Range of Features Selecting from the Menus The following icons are used throughout this manual to show the setting for the POWER dial. OFF POWER V C R P .SCAN MOVIE P .SCAN VCR MOVIE OFF POWER V C R P .SCAN MOVIE CARD REC CARD PLA Y P .
36 E Using the Full Range of Features TV SCREEN SET MENU MENU 1. T urn the POWER dial to the appropriate setting. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • One of the main menus appears, according to the POWER dial setting. 3. T urn the SELECT dial and move the arr ow to the desired submenu.
37 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••ON IMAGE S. •ON 16:9••••••••OFF WHITE BAL.••AUTO RETURN o !1 !3 !0 !2 !4 D.EFFECTS SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE D.E.
38 E Using the Full Range of Features VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE••••SP WIND SCREEN•ON AUDIO MODE••12bit RETURN !5 !7 !6 !8 DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• MIRROR••••••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF RETURN –+ !9 @1 @3 @0 @2 r VCR set up submenu !5 Record mode .
39 E Using the Full Range of Features CARD SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE QUALITY•••••FINE FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS RETURN !0 !2 !1 DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• DISPLAYS••••ON 6SEC.DATE•••OFF DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME D/TIME SEL.
40 E Using the Full Range of Features CARD SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE QUALITY•••••FINE FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS SHTR SOUND••ON RETURN !1 !3 !2 !4 SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WL.REMOTE••• 1 TALLY LAMP••ON BEEP••••••••ON RETURN @1 @3 @2 @4 C.
41 E Using the Full Range of Features 2 C. PLA Y MENU (MV4i MC only) Appears when the POWER dial is set to . There are 4 submenus within the C. PLA Y MENU. CARD PLA Y C.PLAY MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD OPER. VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 DISP.
42 E Using the Full Range of Features q -2 Card operations submenu (when displaying an index screen) y T o image protect ................. 1 12 u T o print mark ...................... 1 13 i Return w VCR set up submenu o Record mode ..................
43 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Wireless Controller/T ally Lamp The supplied wireless controller can operate the camera from a distance of up to 5 m (16 feet).
44 E Using the Full Range of Features T o prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby , there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camera have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible.
45 E Using the Full Range of Features If your wir eless controller isn’t working: Make sure the camera and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camera is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller .
46 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. Y ou can choose to display or hide it during playback ( 75). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camera.
47 E Using the Full Range of Features Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU (Honolulu) ANCHOR (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN.
48 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET . • The year display starts to flash. 3. T urn the SELECT dial up and down to change the year . Press the dial in to move to another part of the display .
49 E Using the Full Range of Features Recording in Progressive Scan Mode 1. Set the POWER dial lock lever to the 2 2 2 2 position. 2. T urn the POWER dial to P .SCAN. • The power indicator lights up red. • PRO.SCAN appears in the display . 3. Press the start/stop button to begin r ecording.
50 E Using the Full Range of Features T aking Still Pictures to a Cassette Y ou can record still pictures like a photograph. The camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds.
51 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it: • “PHOTO” flashes at the bottom right of display . • Exposure is locked.
52 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching and Reviewing While Recording When the camera is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to record pause mode.
53 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the V arious Recording Programs The camera provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs. They use different combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation.
54 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the SELECT dial in to display the pr ogram menu. 3. T urn the SELECT dial to move the arr ow up or down the display . 4. Press the SELECT dial in to select the desir ed program.
55 E Using the Full Range of Features The simplest way to use the camera is with the program selector set to the [ position. The camera will take care of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to point and shoot. Easy Recording Sports This program is useful for recording high-speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions.
56 E Using the Full Range of Features Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display — a sunny beach or ski resort, for example. Y ou may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects.
57 E Using the Full Range of Features Using Digital Effects • The types of digital effects you are able to use depends on the setting of the POWER dial and the recording program. Use the camera’ s digital effects for more interesting productions. • Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black ( 59).
58 E Using the Full Range of Features • When you do not want to use digital effects, set D.E.SELECT to OFF through the menu. • The camera remembers your chosen digital effect setting until you change it. • Digital effects can be selected but not operated on a blank blue screen (appears in PLA Y mode (MV4i and MV4i MC: in VCR mode)).
59 E Using the Full Range of Features Fade T rigger (F ADE-T) Wipe (WIPE) When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the centre of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen. When you end a scene, the image is wiped from both sides of the screen.
60 E Using the Full Range of Features Black and White (BLK & WHT) Makes the image black and white. Adds a paint-like effect, called solarization, to the image. Art (ART) Sepia (SEPIA) Mosaic (MOSAIC) Makes a monochrome image with a brownish tint. Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels.
61 E Using the Full Range of Features Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camera or the wireless controller . Pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the wireless controller correspond to turning the SELECT dial up and down, and pressing the SET button corresponds to pressing the SELECT dial in.
62 E Using the Full Range of Features Operating effects Sound records/plays back normally . When operating effects in MOVIE, P .SCAN or CARD REC mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Open the menu and select D.EFFECTS. 2. Select D.E.SELECT .
63 E Using the Full Range of Features Operating the multi-image screen When operating the multi-image screen in MOVIE, P .SCAN or CARD REC mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q . In PLA Y (MV4i and MV4i MC: VCR) mode, you can only operate the multi- image screen in the following playback modes: When M.
64 E Using the Full Range of Features 7. Select the desired setting. 8. Close the menu. • The digital effects menu disappears. • MUL TI-S flashes in the display . 9. Push the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button. • Manual: As you press the ON/OFF button, scenes will be captured one after another the indicated number of times.
65 E Using the Full Range of Features Audio Recording T o switch to the 16 bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to 16 bit and close the menu. • “16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds.
66 E Using the Full Range of Features T o turn it off, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select WIND SCREEN, set it to OFF and close the menu. •W S | is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen off. • When the wind screen is on, some low sounds are cut out along with the sound of the wind.
67 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Self-Timer 1. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camera or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless contr oller . • SELF-T appears in the display . • T o have the subject monitor recording, rotate the LCD panel 180° ( 22).
68 E Using the Full Range of Features 2. Press a PHOT O button on the camera body or the wireless controller . • The camera automatically adjusts the focus 2 seconds before the countdown is complete. The F mark flashes white then turns green after the focus and exposure are set.
69 E Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting Exposure Manually T o make the recorded image brighter , turn the SELECT dial upwards (to a maximum of +1 1). This may be necessary if the background is very bright, or if the subject is lit from behind.
70 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camera is set the Q (pr ogram AE) mode. 2. Press the SELECT dial in and choose AUT O from the program menu. 3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 4. Select SHUTTER. 5. Press the SELECT dial in to select the desir ed shutter speed.
71 E Using the Full Range of Features Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher , do not shoot the sun directly .
72 E Using the Full Range of Features FOCUS/ D A T A CODE Manual focus Use the SELECT dial to set the focus. • T urn the SELECT dial downward to move the focus farther away . • T urn the SELECT dial upwards to bring the focus nearer . • Y ou cannot adjust the focus without the e mark before M.
73 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the White Balance 1. Make sure the camera is set to the Q (pr ogram AE) mode. 2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 3. Select WHITE BAL. 4. a) For the indoor , outdoor or auto settings, pr ess the SELECT dial in to choose the setting.
74 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant colour , such as sky , sea or fores.
75 E Using the Full Range of Features During PLA Y (MV4i and MV4i MC: VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camera is in play , slow or still mode. Camera data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse × 2 playback.
76 E Using the Full Range of Features Y ou can also choose to display camera data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in cassette data codes. DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME DISP.SET UP ( 34) Setting the data code Date/T ime Camera data Date/Time & Camera data T ime Date & T ime Date DA T A CODE (cassette only) D/TIME SEL.
77 E Using the Full Range of Features Six-second auto date The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off.
78 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching the T ape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape (photo search) or between different days or areas of recording (date search) on a tape.
79 E Using the Full Range of Features Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless contr oller during playback at a point you want to return to later .
80 E Editing Editing to a VCR 1. Find a point on your r ecorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy . 2. Start to play it back while you monitor the pictur e on the TV . 3. Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy appears on the screen.
81 E Editing Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally , with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality . MV4 Side with arrow : Signal flow 1.
82 E Editing REW PLA Y FF REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP A/V INSERT P AUSE REMOTE SLOW + / – / × 2 REC P AUSE (LINE-IN) ON/ OFF D.EFFECTS REC SEARCH MV4i and MV4i MC The MV4i and MV4i MC are equipped with the DV Recording function.
83 E Editing Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to play back such a cassette, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLA YBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears in the display for a few seconds and then the camera displays a blank blue screen; you cannot view the contents of the cassette.
84 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R S REC P AUSE ON/ OFF D.EFFECTS REC SEARCH (LINE-IN) 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. 2. Prepar e the device. • Set the TV/V ideo selector on the television to V ideo. For further details, see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p.
85 E Editing 1. Find a point on your r ecorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC P AUSE button. • S-video and A/V IN/OUT terminals automatically work as input terminals. • The camcorder enters record pause mode.
86 E Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes — A/V Insert Editing (MV4i and MV4i MC only) Y ou can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre- recorded tape using the MV4i/MV4i MC’ s analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio.
87 E Editing The playback tape: Use only tapes without non-recorded portions. If there are non-recorded portions or changes in the recording mode, you may not be able to insert A/V correctly . Y ou cannot insert A/V in the following cases: • The playback tape has been poorly recorded.
88 E Editing 3. Press the A/V INSER T button. • A/V INSER T and 2a appear in the display . 4. Play back the cassette in the VCR. 5. T o start inserting, pr ess the P AUSE button of the MV4i/MV4i MC. • 2a changes to 2 . 6. T o stop inserting, pr ess the STOP button of the MV4i/MV4i MC.
89 E Editing • When you add sound using the built-in microphone make sure not to connect any cables to the MIC terminal (on the DU-300). • T o use your TV to monitor video, connect the S-video terminal ( 29) or the A/V terminal (use only the video plug) to your TV .
90 E Editing Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camera when dubbing audio or preparing to dub audio. 1. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then pr ess the P AUSE button.
91 E Editing • Y ou can not use the DV terminal while adding sound. • Y ou might want to adjust the audio mix ( 95) when playing back a tape with added sound. • There may be a loss of sound quality if you add sound to a tape recorded on a camcorder other than the MV4.
92 E Editing OUTPUT AUDIO L R - For MV4i/MV4i MC (For MV4, 89). Y ou can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audio products (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external microphone (MIC. IN). The original sound will not be erased.
93 E Editing AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN VCR SET UP ( 34) Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camera when dubbing audio or preparing to dub audio. Preparations Dubbing T urn the camera’ s POWER dial to VCR and load a recorded cassette. • Make sure the REC/SA VE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC (closed position).
94 E Editing 4. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then pr ess the P AUSE button. • Y ou can use the playback buttons on the body of the camera or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode.
95 E Editing Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST -1 ST -2 O FF POWER P .SCAN M O V IE P L A Y When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12 bit mode, you can set the audio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the balance between the two.
96 E Editing When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close the menu.
97 E Editing By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC. • While connected, it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power socket using the power adapter .
98 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) The camcorder can take, store and manage still images on 2 types of memory cards: the SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card (supplied with the camcorder) or a MultiMediaCard (commercially available). The SD Memory Card has the protect switch to protect your recording from accidental erasure.
99 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) Inserting and removing the memory card 1. T urn the POWER dial to OFF . 2. Slide the memory card compartment cover in the dir ection of the arrow and open. 3. Insert straight or r emove the memory card. • Push the memory card all the way in.
100 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) * These figures are approximate. The actual number you will be able to record varies depending on the images. Remember that the sample images already recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are included in the total number .
101 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) File numbers The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101-9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each.
102 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) T urning the shutter sound off Makes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to a memory card. SHTR SOUND•••••ON CARD SET UP ( 34) T o turn the shutter sound off, open the menu and select CARD SET UP .
103 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) Recording Still Images to a Memory Card -MV4i MC only- 3 PH OTO 2 1 O F F P O W E R V C R P .SCAN M O V IE C A R D R E C CARD PLA Y 4 PHO TO T ake still images to a memory card. Y ou can also record onto a memory card images from a tape in the camcorder , or images input through the DV in terminal.
104 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) • T o use the self-timer , press the button before step 3, and then press the PHOTO button fully down. For full details of how to use the self-timer , refer to p. 67. • The wireless controller ’ s PHOTO button has no half-way setting.
105 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image -MV4i MC only- 2 PH OTO CARD REC SEARCH D.EFFECTS MIX/SLIDE SHOW INEX SCREEN ON/ OFF 3 PHO TO Record an image from a cassette onto a memory card.
106 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image -MV4i MC only- PH O TO PH O TO OFF P O W E R V C R P .S C A N MOVIE CARD REC CARD PLA Y 1.
107 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) Viewing Still Images -MV4i MC only- O F F P O W E R V C R P. S C AN M O V IE CARD REC CARD PLA Y CARD SLIDE SHOW CARD REC SEARCH D.EFFECTS MIX/SLIDE SHOW INEX SCREEN ON/ OFF Play back and view still images recorded on a memory card.
108 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) ● Card Jump Function Y ou can jump from the current image to the desired image of unadjacent image number without displaying the images one by one. The numbers shown in the upper right in CARD PLA Y mode indicate the image number of the current still image / total number of still images on the memory card.
109 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) Settings of the Still Image recorded to memory card -MV4i MC only- Immediately after you have recorded a still image to a memory card, you can check the image without switching the operation mode by the POWER dial.
110 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) 1. During/after r ecoding a still image, press the CARD – button to open the CARD PHOTO REVIEW menu. • If you press the button after recording a still image, the last image recorded appears in the display .
111 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) File Operation (FILE OPER.) 1. With an image in the display , press the SELECT dial in to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE settings appear . • If you select | RETURN, the menu disappears from the display .
112 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) -MV4i MC only- CARD CARD This section describes how to protect the still image from the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLA Y mode (including the way to cancel the setting) .
113 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Card operation submenu in CARD PLA Y mode (including the way to cancel the setting). – When displaying an index screen, you can mark the image for printing.
114 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE CARD OPER. ( 34) Erasing all print marks Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder . 1. With an image in the display , open the menu and select CARD OPER.
115 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) CARD CARD IMAGE ERASE CARD OPER. ( 34) This section describes how to erase the still image from the Card Operation submenu when playing back a single image in CARD PLA Y mode. (SINGLE or ALL) Y ou can also erase a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIEW ( 1 10) or File Operation menu ( 1 11).
116 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) 5. Select YES and press the SELECT dial in. • The image is erased and the previous image appears. • T o erase another single image, move to that image with the CARD +/ – buttons, and select YES. • If the image you are trying to erase is a protected image, YES appears in purple and is unselectable.
117 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) CARD MIX hh i i i MOVIE P .SCAN PHOTO VCR CARD REC CARD PLA Y Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix) -MV4i MC only- Liven up your productions by superimposing one image on top of the other .
118 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) CAM. CHROMA (Camera chroma key) - 2 pre-recorded sample images Superimpose the currently recording image on top of a still image, which becomes its background. Shoot the subject of the currently recording image against a blue background, such as a blue curtain.
119 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) 4. Select the desired setting. • Y our currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image. 5. Select MIX LEVEL. 6. Adjust the mix level. • T urning the SELECT dial upwards adjusts to the right and turning downwards adjusts to the left.
120 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) Copying Still Images from a Cassette -MV4i MC only- MIX/SLIDE SHOW INEX SCREEN Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the Photo Search function. • The still images ’ data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made.
121 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette -MV4i MC only- MIX/SLIDE SHOW INEX SCREEN Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder .
122 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) Formatting a Memory Card -MV4i MC only- Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all the images on a memory card, including protected images (this includes the pre-recorded card mix sample images).
123 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) Other Information and Precautions The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera File system).
124 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) • Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields. • Do not disassemble memory cards. • Do not bend or drop memory cards, or expose them to strong vibrations or external shocks. • Do not get memory cards wet.
125 E Using a Memory Card (MV4i MC only) Card luminance key Camera chroma key SD Memory Card Specifications Capacity 8 MB Interface SD Memory Card standard Operating temperature range 0 ° C – 40 ° C (32 ° F – 140 ° F) Dimensions 32 × 24 × 2.
126 E Additional Information Preparing the Camera • T urn the POWER dial to MOVIE mode. Extend the viewfinder straight out, then adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight. • The viewfinder extends straight out for comfortable viewing.
127 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times Battery pack BP-406 BP-412 BP-422 (optional) (optional) T ime needed for 45 min. 1 hr . 1 hr . 25 min. full recharge Maximum Using the viewfinder: 55 min. 1 hr . 40 min.
128 E Additional Information T aking care of the battery pack Always attach the terminal cover . • Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used.
129 E Additional Information DANGER! T r eat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures greater than 60 ° C (140 ° F). Do not leave it near a heater , or inside a car in hot weather, for example.
130 E Additional Information Maintenance A void high temperatur es and high humidity . • Do not leave the camera inside a car in hot weather , for example. • Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camera into a humid room.
131 E Additional Information V iewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen using a cotton swab. First, pull the viewfinder out until it stops. Then, press and hold the finder release button with a sharp object and pull the viewfinder all the way out.
132 E Additional Information Power sources • Y ou can use the compact power adapter to operate your camera and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use.
133 E Additional Information Condensation Condensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camera while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camera.
134 E Additional Information T roubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder . Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the page numbers in parentheses for more information. Make sure that the camera is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR.
135 E Additional Information Problem ? Some/all of the digital effects don ’ t work. ? The e e (play) button doesn ’ t work. ? There ’ s a bright stripe on the screen. • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 72).
136 E Additional Information • The video heads need cleaning ( 131). • The video heads need cleaning ( 131). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn ’ t set to VIDEO ( 27). • The speaker has been turned off with the SELECT dial ( 26). • Headphones are being used.
137 E Additional Information Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 44). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camera itself are different ( 44). • The batteries are dead or not inserted.
138 E Additional Information The MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) VL-10Li Battery Video Light BP-900 Series Lithium-ion Battery Pack CH-910 Dual Battery Charger.
139 E Additional Information Optional Accessories BP-400 Series Battery Packs Extra batteries for use with the MV4/ MV4i/MV4i MC. BP-422 BP-406 CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder This holds two battery packs and can charge them both consectively . It can then be connected directly to the MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC to give twice the playback time.
140 E Additional Information SA-1 Adapter Bracket Attaches a video light or microphone securely to the camera. Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 When this product is plugged into the LANC m terminal of a.
141 E Additional Information This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. C A N O N G E N U I N E V I D E O A C C E S S O R Y SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camera bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories.
142 E Additional Information Screen Displays T o display the date and time, press the DA T A CODE button. See also p. 75. Press the wireless controller ’ s TV SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on through the menu to see the other displays on the TV screen.
143 E Additional Information Shows how much battery power remains ( 127). The battery pack is exhausted ( 127). No cassette is loaded, or it is set for erasure prevention ( 12, 13). Remaining tape (Green: more than five minutes. Y ellow: less than five minutes.
144 E Additional Information 16b i t M 0:00:00 T W T W CAM.MENU SEL.S MENUC D.EFFECTS CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN Zoom display ( 19): Optical zoom Optical plus 40 × digital zoom Zoom in Zoom out The image stabilizer is turned on ( 33).
145 E Additional Information DV IN Mix balance ( 95) DV input ( 82, 106) (MV4i and MV4i MC only) Condensation warning ( 133) Memory Card Displays (MV4i MC only) No memory card is inserted ( 99) Image .
146 E Additional Information The number of still images that can still be recorded on the memory card ( 101) (Green: 6 or more images. Y ellow: Between 1 and 5 images Red: No more images) Accessing a .
147 E Additional Information Appears as a warning to protect the tape and also when condensation is detected. Remove the tape as soon as possible after the camera has displayed the caution.
148 E Additional Information Appears if you have tried to mark 51 or more images for printing, or if a mark file cannot be edited. ( 1 13) A memory card has not been inserted into the camcorder . ( 99) There are no images recorded on the memory card. Y ou are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention.
149 E Additional Information Specifications MV4/MV4i/MV4i MC Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while r ecording with the AF turned on): 4.
150 E Additional Information Operating temperature range: 0 °– 40 ° C (32 °– 104 ° F) Dimensions: 48 × 106 × 86 mm (1 7 / 8 × 4 1 / 8 × 3 3 / 8 in) W eight: 390 g (13 3 / 4 oz) Battery type: Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated voltage: 7.
151 E Additional Information Index 16:9, 17 Å Abroad, Using the Camera, 132 Accessories, 4, 139 Adapter , AC, 9, 11 AE Programs, 53 Analog line-in, 84 Art, 60 Audio Dubbing, 89 Audio Mix, 95 Audio Mo.
152 E Additional Information Ò LANC, 80 LCD Screen, 20 Lens Cap, 126 Loading Cassettes, 12 Lock lever , 7, 18 Low Light, 56 LP Mode, 16 ˜ Maintenance, 130 Making Better V ideos, 31 Manual Exposure C.
153 E Additional Information Ê T ally Lamp, 45 T ape Protection, 13 T elephoto, 19 T emperature, 129, 131 T ime Code, 146 T ime Zone, 46 T ips for Making Better V ideos, 31 T ripod, 31 T roubleshooti.
154 E Additional Information * MV4i MC only Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camera’ s menu. Functions are listed alphabetically .
155 E Additional Information Image stabilizer Multi-image screen speed Multi-image screen split Mirror mode Mix level* Mix type* Output channel Print mark* Protect* Quality* Record mode Remote sensor code Shutter speed Shutter sound* T ally lamp T ime zone/DST TV screen White balance W ind screen Zoom CAM.
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