CANON MV450 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for CANON MV450. We have 2 CANON MV450 manuals available for free PDF download: Instruction Manual

Canon MV450 Instruction Manual (157 pages)

Brand: Canon | Category: Camcorder | Size: 7.5 MB

Important Usage Instructions
2
Changing the Fuse
2
Changing the Plug
2
AC Power Cord Connection
2
Contents
3
Getting Started
5
Introduction
6
Memory Card
6
Image Stabilizer
6
Digital Effects
6
Finding Your Way Around
7
Mastering the Basics
8
Powering Your Camcorder
10
Connecting the Camcorder to a Mains Outlet
10
Attaching and Charging the Battery Packs
11
CA-560 Compact Power Adapter
12
Specifications
12
Using the Charge Adapter
13
Loading a Cassette
15
Loading and Unloading
15
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
16
Handling Cassettes
16
Cassette Memory
16
Basic Recording
17
Before You Start Recording
17
To Record
17
When You Have Finished Recording
18
Changing the Recording Mode
19
Recording Times
19
About All 3 Extended Recording Modes
19
About SP and LP Modes
19
16:9
20
Confirmation/Warning Beeps
20
Zooming
21
10X Optical Zoom
21
200X Digital Zoom
21
Using the LCD Screen
23
Opening and Closing the LCD Screen
23
Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen
23
Adjusting the LCD Screen
24
About the LCD Screen
24
Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording
25
Playing Back a Cassette
26
Other Playback Modes
27
Special Playback
27
Playback Pause
27
Fast Forward Playback
27
Reverse Playback
28
Forward X2 Playback
28
Reverse X2 Playback
28
Built-In Speaker
29
Using the Headphones
29
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen
30
Switching the Av/Headphone Terminal
30
If Your TV (or VCR) Has a SCART Terminal
31
If Your TV (or VCR) Has an S (S1)
32
If Your TV Has Audio/Video Input Terminals
33
Tips for Making Better Videos
34
Holding the Camcorder
34
Using a Tripod
34
Composition
34
Picture Angle
35
Camcorder Moves
35
Turning the Image Stabilizer off
36
Using the Menus
37
Cam. Menu
37
Play Menu
37
C. Cam. Menu
37
Selecting from the Menus
38
List of Menus
39
Card MIX Submenu
39
Camera Set up Submenu
39
VCR Set up Submenu
40
Display Set up Submenu
40
System Submenu
40
Using the Wireless Controller
45
Inserting Batteries
45
When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders
46
If Your Wireless Controller Isn't Working
47
Adjusting the Selectable Colour Light-Up Buttons
48
Turning the Buttons off
48
Changing the Colour of the Buttons
48
Setting the Date and Time
49
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
49
Setting the Clock
51
Date and Time Display
51
Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette
52
During Record Mode
52
During Record Pause Mode
53
Searching and Reviewing While Recording
54
Record Search
54
Record Review
54
Using the Various Recording Programs
55
Availability of Functions in each Recording Program
55
Setting the Program AE Mode
56
Easy Recording
57
Auto
57
Sports
57
Portrait
57
Spotlight
58
Sand & Snow
58
Low Light
58
Using Digital Effects
59
Faders
60
Fade Trigger
60
Wipe
60
Horizontal Wipe
60
Operating Faders
62
Select Fader
62
Operating Effects
63
Select Effect
63
Effect On/Off
63
Using the Multi-Image Screen
64
Operating the Multi-Image Screen
64
Select Multi-Image Screen
64
Multi-Image Screen On/Off
65
Audio Recording
66
Selecting the Audio Mode
66
Wind Screen
67
Setting the Self-Timer
68
For Stills
69
Using the VL-3 Video Light
70
Using the DM-50 Microphone
71
Shotgun
71
Stereo1
71
Stereo2
71
Using AE Shift
72
Setting the Shutter Speed
73
Guidelines for Shooting Using High Shutter Speeds
74
Recommended Shutter Speeds When Shooting
74
Adjusting Focus Manually
75
Focus Lock
75
Manual Focus
75
Setting the White Balance
76
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)
78
Selecting Date/Time
78
Setting the Data Code
79
Possible Data Code Combinations for Cassettes
79
Six-Second Auto Date
80
Searching the Tape
81
Photo Search/Date Search
81
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position
82
Editing to a VCR
83
Preparations
83
Editing
83
LANC Terminal
83
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment
84
Dubbing
84
Example Dubbing to the Camcorder
85
Mv450I
85
Concerning Copyrighting
87
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder
88
Recording over Existing Scenes
90
AV Insert Editing
90
The Playback Tape
91
Tv
91
Audio Dubbing
93
To Connect an External Microphone
93
To Connect Other Audio Equipment
95
Setting the Audio MIX
98
Selecting Audio Output Channels
99
Connecting to a PC
100
Memory Card Instruction
101
Inserting and Removing the Memory Card
102
Selecting the Recording Image Quality
102
File Numbers
104
Continuous
104
Reset
104
Recording Still Images to a Memory Card
105
Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image
107
Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image
108
Viewing Still Images
109
Single Image
109
Slide Show
110
Index Screen
110
Preventing Accidental Erasure
111
Erasing Still Images
112
To Erase Images One at a Time
112
To Erase All Images on the Memory Card at Once
113
Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette
114
Card Chroma
114
Card Lumi
114
Cam. Chroma
115
MIX Level
115
For a Still Image
116
Copying Still Images from a Cassette
117
Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette
118
Marking a Still Images for Printing
119
Formatting a Memory Card
120
Other Information and Precautions
121
Memory Card Operating Precautions
121
Sample Images
122
Card Luminance Key
123
Camera Chroma Key
123
Multimediacard Specifications
123
Preparing the Camcorder
124
Adjust the Viewfinder
124
Prepare the Lens Cap
124
Fasten the Grip Belt
124
Attach the Shoulder Strap
125
Notes on Using the Batteries
126
Charging and Recording Times
126
How Much Power Is Left?
127
When to Recharge
127
Taking Care of the Battery Pack
127
Installing the Backup Battery
128
Maintenance
129
Cautions
129
Storage
130
Viewfinder
130
Lcd
130
Camcorder Body and Lens
130
Video Heads
131
Power Sources
131
TV Playback
131
Condensation
132
Protecting the Camcorder from Condensation
132
What Happens When Condensation Is Detected
132
Troubleshooting
133
System Diagram
137
Optional Accessories
138
Screen Displays
141
Turning off the LCD Screen Displays
141
Caution Phrases
146
Menu at a Glance
152

CANON MV450 Instruction Manual (153 pages)

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