Canon MV450 Instruction Manual Download

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Page 1: ...g Company Ltd 9 F The Hong Kong Club Building 3A Chater Road Centrat Hong Kong Canon Latin America Inc Sates Enquiries 6505 Blue Lagoon Drive Suite 325 Miami PL 33126 USA DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual m 0 C g O PUB DIE 158 0201A Ni9 5 Printed on 70 reused paper CANON iNC 2001 DY8 9020 094 000 PRINTED iN JAPAN IMPRIME AU JAPON B CallOll Minil li 3 Digita Video MV450 MV450i This instruc...

Page 2: ...HE FUSE COVER OMITTED CHANGING THE PLUG IF THE FITTED PLUG IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUR SOCKET OUTLETS IT SHOULD RE CUT OFF AND AN APPROPRIATE PLUG FITTED IN ITS PLACE IF POSSIBLE FITAN APPROPRIATE 3 AMP FUSE IF THE NEW PLUG HAS NO FUSE THEN FIT A 5 AMP FUSE AT THE DISTRIBUTION BOARD AC POWER CORD CONNECTION The wires in the mains lead of this apparatus am colcursd in accordance with the following cor...

Page 3: ...nd R_viewiag While Recordthg 54 Using the Vafiuus Recordthg Prugrams 55 Using Digital Effcg ts 59 Using the Multi Linage Screen I Authu Rcg_dthg 66 Setting the SoU Timer 68 Using the VL 3 Vidc_oLight optional 70 Using the DM 50 Mio uphone optional 71 When Making Manual Adj_lments Using AE Shift 72 Setting the Shutter Speed 73 Adjusting Fucus Manually 75 Setting the White Balanc_ 76 For Playback Di...

Page 4: ...Batteries 126 Maintanan _ 129 ruublashooting 133 The MV450iMV 150i System Diagram 137 Optional Aoeass xd as 138 Screen Displays 1 11 Speci f_icatiuns 1 18 Index 1 19 Menu at a Glan _ 152 In addition to the contents aed index please refer to Finding Your Way 4a ound the MV450 MV45tJi _217 Screen displays E212 41 Tmublesheoting in case you run into any preblems _ 133 Menu at a Glance LI2 152 Symbols...

Page 5: ...amcerder we yecemmend that yeu read this manual thoreughly there are m_ny sephisdcateO features which will add to yeur recording enjoyment To get started we suggest that yeu master the basic operatiarts of the carncerder first befere moving on to use its full range of features When cennecting the camcorder to your personal computer um the eption al CV 150F or CV 250F DV cable Your camcurder is sup...

Page 6: ... tape B Record fbr 1 5 2 or 3x longer than when irt SP mode up to 4 hours on an 80 minute tape Record manage and store still images on a MulliMediaCard or a high capacity SD Memory C ml Both cards are inserted in_ the same slot in the carncorder Combine still images recorded on the card with your original movies or still images Also great for easy O attsfer of sO11 images to a PC Lets you record v...

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Page 10: ...V I move the adapter away from rite TV or rile aeriN cable Use the power adapter to provide your eameorder with instant power from a mains outlet Mways rum the carn_rder off before connec_ng removing rite power source 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF 2 Connect the power adapter to the e_tmcorder s DC IN terminal 3 Connect the power cable to the power adapter 4 Plug the power cable into a mains outlet...

Page 11: ...ds align tim edge of tim battery pack with the line on tim camcorder press lightly and slide tim battery down until it clicks into place 3 Connet_t the power adapter to the c_mcorder 4 Connet_t the power cable to the adapter and plug it into a mains outlet The chmge indicator flashes red to show that chmging is in progress Single flashes mean that the battery pack is less titan 75 charged Double f...

Page 12: ...ot connect rite power adapter to an unspecified product _ __ You carl tied detailed notes for using the batteries in the Notes on Using rite Batteries 1126 The_ notes include charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery Specifications Power s_ppiy Power consttmpfion Rated mttput Operating temperature range Dime_mions Weight IC 0 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 34 W 9 5 V 2 7 A DC 0 C_ 0 C ...

Page 13: ...mains outlet The Charge Adapter Car Battery Cable Kit CR 560 includes the fbllowing 1 Charge the BP 500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery 1 or 2 battery pack s Chmge Adapter Car Battery Cable car s cigarette lighter Fast charging for the high capacity BP 522 and BP 535 both option_ Fifteen m_nutes of chmging gives 60 minutes of recording using the view finder Time requi_red for...

Page 14: ...e BP_500 Series battery packs from a household mains outlet VJ 1 or 2 battery pack s Ch_uge Adapter Compact Po er Adapter Fast charging fbr rite high capacity BP 522 and BP 535 both optional Fifteen ntinutes of charging g_ves 60 minutes of recording using the v_ewfinder Note For tull de ttuls ot ho to use the CR 560 reter to its insm_ction manual 14 ...

Page 15: ...mark on the compartment until it cricks and wait for it to close 5 Click the cover back into place _r_rI_ V is a trade mark Notes Do not interfere with diecassette compamnent while it is opening or closing aurx_matically and do not attempt to close rite erwer until the cassette compartlnent has fully retracted M ter loading a cassette use record rearch _ _ 54 to find fire point where you want to s...

Page 16: ...arncorder do not open the tape pretect eever or touch the tape itself Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced they may damage the camcorder Do not insert anytlting into the small holes on the cassette or cover them witlt cellophane tape Handle cassettes with care dropping them or exposing them to extermfl shocks may cau_ internal damage Store cassettes in the provided case ...

Page 17: ...t the date aid time display _ 49 1 Press the small green button on the POWER switch and hold turn the POWER switch to CAMLERA The camcorder automatically sets to _rd pause mode PAUSE appears in the display If you haven t set the date and time display SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME appears in the display For setting rite time zone see p 49 For setting the date and time see p 51 The camcorder power...

Page 18: ...unter has s_pped Replace the lens cap Return the view finder to its retracted position Return the LCD s_ av en flush to die camcorder body Unlead the cassette Turn rite Po rER switch to OFF Disconnect the power source Notes To check that the carncerder is recording correctly_ make a test recording first Before _rmking important recordings clean rite video heads using a Canon DVrvI CL Digital Video...

Page 19: ...flefl recording motifs When recording and playing back rapes in one of die extended recording modes the nacre of the tape and usage eeedidons may affect recording mosaic like anire may appear in the image and the seued may be distx_rtedd_ng playback Fer irnpo_ant recordings therefore set the earncorder to SP rmxte _ yeu re_rd in morn than one mode on the same tape the picture may be_me dis_ted dur...

Page 20: ...en you switch rite 16 9 mode on You cannot u_ rite 6 9 mede with rite Easy Recording program You cannot u_ the 6 9 mede when the multi image screen is set The 6 9 display becomes set to If you play back a recording made for 16 9 on a normal TV scaeen the image will appear to be vertically squashed compressed I J E Yd m 2o The camcorder s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by b in the...

Page 21: ..._r the zoom speed The T and W buttons on rlte wireless controller adjust rite picture angle but not rite zcx_m speed Magnifies the camcorder s zoom range by up to 2t2_ 0 P to 4 when using a memory card The zoom control continues to work as usual _2m can f_eely zoom lit and out between x and 200 magnification the cameerder automatically switches between optical z_ om ng up to Ox and digital z_ om n...

Page 22: ... as 1 cm _ in Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 0x You cannot u_ digital zoom when the multi image screen is set The display becomes The zcx_mindicator appears for 4 sexx_nds When he digital zoom is _t to 40 the zoom indicator extends light blue When the digital zoom is set m 200x zoom rite zcx_mindicator extends again a darker blue 22 ...

Page 23: ...es back on You can choose the angle of the screen that suits you best by ope_fing and rotating die screen aiso you can rotate the LCD screen so that faces in the direction of the lens _I_ 25 You can also push the panel fiat against the carncorder until it is flush with rite side with the screen facing outwards Notes Avoid touchhlg the LCD screen when moving tlle LCD panel Do not hold the carncorde...

Page 24: ...scxeen l F MENU LI337 L Open the mentl and select DISP SET UP from the menu Then select BRIGHTNESS adjust the level with the selector dial and close the menu A bar Showktg he level appears in die display Ihrn the _lector dial up to make the display brighter Ihrn the _ ector dial down to make the display darker Notes The camcorder will remember your brightness setting even after you mm it off The b...

Page 25: ...regardless of which one iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii you chock MENU _DISPrSEr uP _ _ _1 o o _337 rib turn the mirror mode off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select MIRROR set it to OFF and dose the menu The indicators that appear in the LCD display when vHRROR is tor...

Page 26: ...t it exposes the hole the switch position is usuNly labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF I 3 4 Attach a power sourc_ and ttwn the POWER switch to PLAY MV450i PLAY VCR The power indicator lights up green Make sure the rAPE CARD switch is set to rAPE Load the cassette Press the II_ play button to start playback 2 oend playback press the srx_p button To wktd the tape forwards stop playback and press the _ fast...

Page 27: ... by frame press rite I _ button repeatedly during playback pause Press and hold m play back continuous frame advance Fra_ae _ever_e To play back _n reverse frame by frame press rite III I burton repeatedly during playback pause Press and hNd m play back continuous frame reverse Slaw Forward Playback To play back at about 5 noruml speed press rite SLOW t butten durhlg noruml playback Press the PLAY...

Page 28: ... about 2 minutes of pau_d reverse playback Forward 2 Playback Press the x2 button during norrmd playback Press the PLAY Ib button to return to nornml playback Reverse 2 Playback Press the II button attd tlten the x2 button during norrmd playback Press the PLAY Ib button to return to nornml playback Notes Mosaic like noise appears on the screen during some of the speci_ playback modes There s no au...

Page 29: ...s turned up high this happens turn down the volume The speaker turns oft when the eamcorder is set to any mode other than TAPE PLAY IvIV450i PLAY VCR mode Using the headphones You can also use the headphones to monitor the sound track Change the setting of the AVlheadphones terminal through the menu 22130 You can adjust the headphone volume separately fmrlt the built in speaker either during TAPE ...

Page 30: ...l can be switched to function as either rite AV ter_rfinN or rite headphone termJnM I I Jl A d I_ l Yd MENU _vc_ _T U_ _ _AV _H_ AV Open the men_ and select VCll SET UP Then select AV PHONES and set it to AV or PHONES When rite terminal is switched _ PHONES PHONES appears in rile display m Using the headplmnes Make sure you switch rite AV headphones terminal m PHONES before using headphones _ the ...

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Page 32: ...rite S _50 S v_deo Cable to connect the S v_deo terminus Use the STV 250N Stere_ Video Cable to connect rite AUDIO terminals CeHt_ect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L left Connect the red plug _ the red AUDIO terminal Pl right De not connect the yellow plug If you are connecting the carncerder to a IW set the TV_qDEO _lector on the television to x qDEO If you are connecting the carncer...

Page 33: ...R tight Connect rite yellow plug to rite yellow video terminal VIDEO If you are connecting the carncorder to a TV set rite TV VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO If you are connecting the carncorder to a VCR _t the input selector on the VCR to LINE Note 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 rite cameorder s au...

Page 34: ...not to leave rite v_ewfqnder expo_d to bright sunl_gltt or it may melt The light is concentrated by rite v_ewfinder lens Make sure that rite fastening screw of the tripod is no kruger than 5 5 mm V4 inch or _t will damage rite cgrncorder The most importm_t element tt the scene does not have _ be _n the centre For a more _nterestittg p_cture try to position your subject so it is slightly m one side...

Page 35: ... to cover and stmld facing rite end of your panning angle W rimut moving your feet turn your waist to rite starting position SPart recordhtg attd iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from ...

Page 36: ...nu and select CAM SET UP Then select IMAGE S _i set it to OF_ and close the menu The _1_ mark disappears from the display when the stabilizer is off The image stabilizer cannot be _ed off when rite program selector is set _ rite 7 Easy Recording position Notes ISte image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of camcorder shake Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camcoyder i...

Page 37: ...9 PLAY MF2qU M450i VCR MENU _ 412 C C M MENU Card camera menu _ 42 C PLAY MENU Card play menu _ 43 c_U _NU_ _ l _AN gEr LIP V_R _ET LIP DISF_ Er I_p 8Y _TEM _ EETLI FIN MV450 MV450i O PLAY MENU MV450i VCR MENU 1_ _ PLAY _ENLI _ELr i _ET _A_D SET LIP _AED O_EN DIS ET LIP ySTEN 4_ETU_N c c_ MENU _ _g 0 C PLAY MENU _ 1 _ _ _LAY MENU I_EL _ET DI_ _ET UP 37 ...

Page 38: ...te balance or shutter speed the _ttetiott will be set if yeu skip _ step 11 8 Press the sdector dial in to sdect The _nctien is set and yeu return te rite submenu 9 lhrn the sdec tor dlal and move the arrow to 4m RETURN 10 Press the sdector dial in to sdet_L Yeu return to rile rl _Jn rl _rlu ll Press the MENU button The main menu disappe _ trs Notes Pressing the MENU but_m at any time closes rite ...

Page 39: ...re are 5 submenus wRhkt the CAM MENU O To e_ mlmix submenu To camera set up submenu To VCR _t up submenu O To display set up submenu To system menu Close main menu CMd MEHU _ EL _SET i_LOSE 0 _ii_s_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii CAMlSET UP _ VCR SET UP DlSP S T UP _ SYSTEM _RETURN Card mix submenu Mix type 2121H 5 Mix level 2121 6 CARD MIX 100 0001 D 45 50 MIX TYRE CARD CHROMA MIX LEVEL _...

Page 40: ...Light up buttons _ 48 _ Button light colour _48 _ 2 Beep _ 20 _ Time zone Daylight saving time _ 49 _ Date time set _51 _ Retum DlSP SET UP _EL _SET MIRROR ON _ TV SCREEN ON D T DISPLAY OFF SYSTEM _SEL _ET i_LOSE BUTTONLIGHT ON _m LIGHT COLOR BLUE BEEP ON m _m T ZORE DST D TIME SET _m _RETURN PLAY MENU MV450i VCR MENU Set _te POWER switch to _ and the TAPE CARD switch to _ There are 5 submenus 0 T...

Page 41: ... RETURN 0 Card set up submenu Image quNity _ 102 File numbers _ 104 Remm Card operations submenu Copy from cassette to c_ ml 212111 7 _ Remm CARD SET UP _EEL _ET _g_EOSE FILE NOS CONTIHUCUS CARD OPER _EL _SET _LOSE _ItETUFIN l Display vet up submenu _ _ Brightness 212124 D_splays _ 141 6 seocmd auto date _2180 Data code _ 79 Date time select _ 78 Remm rDISP SET UP _SEL _ET DISPLAYS ON _ SSEC DATE ...

Page 42: ...the TAPE CARD switch to m V There are 5 submenus l_un the C CAM MENU _ OTocarnera_tupsubmenu O e _ARD SET UP g OlSP SET UP 0 e SYSTEM TOcard set up submenu TOVCR set up submenu TOdisplay _t up submenu TO system submenu Close main menu O 0 0 Camera set up s_bmen_ Shutter speed _73 Digital zoom _21 Image stabilizer _36 White balance _ 76 Retum UP Card _t up submenu _ Image quahtT _ 10 File numbers _...

Page 43: ...light saving time 2349 Date time set 2151 5 1 Ream_ DISP SET UP _PL _SET i_LOSE NIRROR ON _ TV 8GtEEH OH DIT DISPLAY OFF _ RETURN SYSTEM D TIME RETURN o_ g l C PLAY MENU Set the POWER switch to 1_ and the TAPE CARD switch to _ There are 4 submenus within the C PLAY MFANU To card operations submenu To VCR _t up submetlu To display set up submenu To system submenu Close main menu Qm O Q C PLAY MENU ...

Page 44: ...submenu Z Record mode L 19 AV or headphones 2S130 9 Return 0 Display set up subrnenu _ Brightness _24 _ Displays L_ 141 _ Date time select _78 _ Return VGH SET UP AVIPHONES RETURN DlSP SET UP _SEL _SET i_ _LOSE DISPLAYS ON _ D TIHE SEL DATE G TIME _RETURN 0 System submenu _ Wireless controller _46 _ Light up button _2148 _ Button light colour _48 _ Beep _ 2 3 _ Return rSYSTEM _EL _SET i_ _CLOSE BU...

Page 45: ... rudy Audio dubbing E2 2193 Data code _ 78 Insert t_ o AA batteries following the and markings Be careful not m reverse rite polarity of the batteries o_ _ l Notes When using the wiyeless contreller in brightly lit places or outdoors the effective range will be less The camcorder may have difficulty picking up rite remote control sigttMs at exWemely close range Do not leave the cruttroller exposed...

Page 46: ..._ 2 Mode 2 OFFg _ Sensor off To turn he remote sensor off Open the menn and select SYSTEM Then select WLJ_EMOTE set it to OFF i_ and close the menn _ appears in rite display 27ochange he mode on the carner_rder Open the menu and select SYSTEM Then select WL REMOTE set it to _ 1 or _ _ 2 and close the menu The selected m_ e will appear on the display fbr 4 seconds on the wireless eonm_ller Press an...

Page 47: ...other than rite REMOTE SET button on rite wireless con0 oller The cameorder s mode appears in purple for about 4 _conds Set the wireless eon0 oller s mode accordingly by presshtg the aforementioned button combinations If rite wireless conO oller still doesn t work change the batteries Note The m_de the carn_rder is set to also appears fur 4 sexx_ndswhen you turn the power on tit _ _g l 47 ...

Page 48: ... in fire indicated colour _ Vldle one of the butK_ns is pressed all rite buttons simultaneously change _burs in rite 3 colour _uence When rite button is relea_ dtey return rx_the original _bur _r a few seconds PUSH ON Buttons light up on y while one of them is presred Then all rite butRms siml dtanermsly change coMurs in the 3 colour sequence When ritz but0tm is released they mm off again after a ...

Page 49: ...lU lm Im lm 1 Open the menu and select SYSTEM 2 Select lP ZONE DS lP The time zone display appears on the screen Your camcorder s time zone is factory preset to Paris It you are at anoNer time zone select your time zone first and daylight saving time DST setting if necessary 3 Move up or down the list of time zones with the selet_tor dial Select the option that represents your time zone _ you are ...

Page 50: ...eiro SYDNEY FE 3NAN FernandodeNoronha SOLOMON AZORES Notes After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time when you Wavel to another time zone there is no need to reset the date and time lust _t rite time zone to yeur destination and the cancordar s dock will automatically change to display the correct time fer yeur destination The camcorder automatically accounts for the rtuntber...

Page 51: ...e part to be changed T_ the dim to m_e the change then close the menu rite date can be set to any year between 2001 and 2030 N you press the MENU button in the middle of setting the date and time you leave the menu and the clock sParts N you press the selector dial in after setting the minutes you can set the date and time again from the start _ ii _ You can ehocse to display or hide the date arid...

Page 52: ...he Photo Search _nction _ 2181 You can take a still picture at any time during regular video recording or you carl put the carncorder into record pause mode first then take a still picture During re_rd model Press the PHO IO button fully down and the stir picthre will be taken immediately Tile carncorder takes the image immediately attd then records the photo to the tape for approximately 6 second...

Page 53: ...e PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture The eamcorder takes rim image irrlrnediately and riten records the photo to rite tape fbr appmxi_rmtely 6 _conds Bring this time the carncorder also rec_rds the sound and the display shows rite still picture _ A counter display appears attd counts up as the earncorder records rite _ picture 0 disappears from rite display _ g The eamcorder returns...

Page 54: ...ys it backwards 2 Release the button when you find the point where you want to start recording The carncorder returns to record pause mode When the camcorder is in record pause mode you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording attd then remm automatically to record paure mode You can quickly make sure that a scene has rexx_rdedproperly attd then go on to shoot the ...

Page 55: ... _mditions slide the program selector to program AE mode Open the pmgxarn menu and select AUTO 2_56 For various other reeordittg conditions the c_nco_er has 5 more specialised AE auto exposure pmgraros Availability of functions in each recording program Position of _ program sclcg ter Recording V Easy Auto Sports P_ alt Spoflighl Sand Ix_w Program Rccording_ Snow Light Shuttca Spc zl O A Focns A O...

Page 56: ... Notes The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display with the exception of Auto which is displayed and then disappears g after 4 seconds Awfid changing programs during reo0rding as the brightness of the image may change suddenly If you switch the carncorder from the Pl program to the program the carncorder returns to the Auto mode When recording in dark ...

Page 57: ...gh speed sports scenes in lmghtly lit conditions Normal playback will be slightly jerky but you will get clear images which can be analysed frame by frame during slow or paused playback l Use tltis program outdoors to m_e subjects staid out from a softened foreground and background It works well for sfill lifes and clo_ ups The effect is most noticeable when the zoom position is between the middle...

Page 58: ...nny beach or ski resort fbr example You may notice some shudder when recording m_ _ving subjects This program allows you to lexx_rd in dimly lit places h is generally best used for clo_ ups of slow or stationmy subjects as moving subjects may leave a trailing after image However you can take advantage of this to c_ate spec ial effects by rapid z_ _mJng or by panning along with a moving subject Pic...

Page 59: ...otes _ Vherl you do not want _ u_ digital effects press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button attd select D EFFECT I_ from the digital effects menu Press the DIGIT M_ EFFECTS button to close the menu The camcurder remembers your chosen digital effect setting until you change it DigitM effects can be selected but not operated on a blank bNe screen appears in TAPE PLAY _vIV450i PLAY VCR mode The display contin...

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Page 61: ...kes a MOSAIC monochrome Blurs tlte image image w_tlt a by enlarging rite brownish tint s_ze of some Art ART Black and White p_xels Adds a paint BLK WHT like effect Makes the called image black and solarizatiott m white the image 61 ...

Page 62: ...r 1 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open iRe digital effet_ts menu D EYFECT _ FADER EFFECT attd IvIULTI S appear 2 Selet_t FADER FADE T VcTPEII WIPE settings appear M FADE also appears in TAPE PLAY MV450i PLAY VCR mode 3 Selet_t the desired setting You return to tlte digital effects menu 4 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu The name of your selected fader flashes in rite displa...

Page 63: ...ital effects menu D EFFECT _i FADER EFFECT attd MULTI S appear 2 Select EFFECT ART BLK _3 q IT SEPIA MOSAIC settings appear 3 Select the desired setting You remm to rite digital effects menu 4 Press the DIGITAL EF_ ECTS button to close the menu The iltenu disappears mid the name of your selected setting flashes in dte display Effect on off 5 If you re in TAPE PLAY MV450i PLAY VCR mode press the I_...

Page 64: ...t 0 CR mode you can only operate the multi image scxeen in the following playback modes When M S SPEED is _t to MANUAL Still picture playback slow forward rever_ playback When M S SPEED is _t to FAST MODERATE or SLOW Still picture playback re m m ilm Selec_t multi image scvgen 1 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu D EFFECT _ FADER EFFECT and MULTI S appear 2 Select MU...

Page 65: ...ed 10Jf you re in TAPE CAMERA mode push the start stop button to begin recording The multi image screen is recorded to rite tape If you re in CARD CAMERA mode press the PHOTO button to record the multi image screen to the memory card Notes You cart operate rite multMmage screen from rerx_rd or record pause mode M ter all rite images have been captured press rite ON OFF button quickly to cancel rit...

Page 66: ...adding new sound see p 93 For details of playing back a tape the has new sound on sterex _ 2 see p 98 MV4ff0i olfly When you record to rite MV450i frollt a eamcorder with DV termirafl outputs the audio mode becomes automatically set r_ 12 bit When the recording m_ e ie set m NSP or I dLPmode the audio mode becomes automatically set r_ 12 bit Fer greater creative eerttre over audio recording you ca...

Page 67: ...vent wind noise from interfering with tire sound track Make sure it s off when you want rite micrephone to be as sensitive as possible Use rite wind screen when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings re m MENU _37 CB SET UP _ WIN_ 8 _EEN 0 g 1b turn it on open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select WIND SCREEN set it to ON and dose the menu WS is shown in the display whe...

Page 68: ...T appears in rite display To have the subject monitor recording rotate rite LCD panel 180 _ 2_25 For movies 2 Press the start stop button The camcorder s tarts to record after a 0 seotmd countdown period or after 2 seconds when you use the wireless controller The time remaining counts down in rite display e g 5 SEC SELF T disappears from the display when recording begins 3 Press the start stop but...

Page 69: ...re using rite wireless controller the mark starts flashing immediately _ ffteryou press rite PHOTO button The camcorder takes rite picture fbr approximately 6 _conds 8 se_mds in NSP or NILP recordhlg mode lot_s To c_tncel the _lf timer be tore the countdown has begun press the SELF TIMER button To c_tncel the _lf timer once rite countdown has begun press rite SELF TIMER button start stop if you re...

Page 70: ...ock 2 Set the eamcorder to rAPE CAMERA mode or CARD CAMERA mode 3 q ilrn the Video Light s power switch to AUTO or ON Connection appears in rite display O _ The Video Light stays on AUTO The Video Light turns on off automatically acot_rding _ the level of brightness of the shooting _mditions When the Video Light is set to AUTO it will not turn itself on off while the camcorder is recording a still...

Page 71: ... on rite bottom of the _rfic_ ophone until it clicks securely into place Make sure that rite m ca ophone does not _rne disconnected when turning rite shoe lock l 2 Set the e_tme_rder to TAPE CAMERA mode Connection appears in the display 3 Set the microphone s dlrectivity switeh SHOTGUN Clearly picks up sound _ving from the front of the ruicmphone monaurel STEREOI Picks up sound arriving from the f...

Page 72: ...ess the AE SHIFT button _ _AE appears light blue 3 _ 1lrn the selector dial to choose your desired level Levels are from 2 to 2 in 0 25 interv_s excluding 75 attd 1 75 The higher rite setting rite brighter rite iruage Noles You cannot adjust the exposure without the ml_mark before AE in the display Push the AE SHIFT button so that ml_appears before AE Then you can adjust rite exposure manuNly You ...

Page 73: ... the selector dial in and choose AUTO from the program menu 3 Open the menu and select CAM SET UP 4 Select SHUTTER 5 Press the selector dial in to select the desired shutter speed TAPE AUTO 1 50 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 8000 slower faster CARD AUTO 1_0 1 120 1_50 Otfly shutter speeds up to 1 250 are avai able when using a memory card 6 Close the menu ii _ g 73 ...

Page 74: ...00 or _18000 to_meze _hG _ orm evermmore clearly 111000 11500or 11250 11120 Noles You are unable to set the shutter speed _n any recordhlg program other than AUTO lie SHUTTER d_splay becomes setto The image may not aDpeay sm_tll when a high shutter speed is _t The carncorder reds to the auto shutter _tting when you slide rite program _lector to Easy Recording or change the re_rding pyogram If you ...

Page 75: ... autofk_cus _ If you zoom in on your subject after _ g turning off autofbcas it may not stay _ in fbcus It is generNly best to adjust rite zoom first and then rite focus m t _ N 1 L Use the selector din to _t the fbcus Tllrn the _lector din downward m move the focus farther away Tllrn the _lector din upwards _ bring the focus nearer Notes You cannot adjust the focus without the II_ mark before M F...

Page 76: ... set to the program AE mode 2 Open the menu and selet_t CA_vLSET LTP 3 Select WHITE BAL 4 a For the indoor outdoor or auto settings press the selet_tor dial in to choose the setting _ _ appears in the display whan you set the white balance m indoor ouuloor mcxte b To set the white balance yourself point the eamc_rder at a white object such as a sheet of paper and zoom in tmtil it t dls the display...

Page 77: ...ns change re_t the white balance Try to yecord with light from a single source Correct white bMance cannot be ob rainedfor two types of lighting at once You cannot mt the white b dance or cho _sethe indoor outdoor mode when the program selector is set m the 17 Easy Recording program The white bMance returns r_ the AUTO setting when you slide the prognram selector m 17 Easy Recording When you turn ...

Page 78: ...order data may be displayed as during fast forward rewind reverse playback fbrward attd reverse 2playback Press the DATA CODE button on the wireless controller When using a cassette press it while the eamcorder is in play slow or still mode Press it once to display once more to ldde it Select whether you want the date the time or both to show up on your data code display 2_79 re i i m m q F MENU D...

Page 79: ... data I I ININ off Notes The data code will read in the following situations _ring playback of a blm_k section of tape If the tape was reeerdad before entering the date and time in the camcorder s memory If the tape was reeerdad on a camcorder without a data code _nctiom If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read It a recording made on MV450 MV450i is played back on a differett...

Page 80: ...the data code turned off The f second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indicated F MENU D S_ S_T up _ _ ECr DATE O_ _ _37 L Foturn the 6 second auto date on open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select 6SEC DATE set it to ON and close the menu Note When 6SEC DATE is turned on but DISPLAYS _ 121 141 is turned off rlte six second auto date will still appear for 6 seconds ...

Page 81: ...ton 5 times to move forward 5 still pictures or days PHOTO SEARCH DATE SEARCH appears in the middle of Ne display Nongside the _ or I_1 mark and n_ber to seareh through You can change direction easily by pressing Ne burton for Ne opposite direction Notes Press stop m stop mid reareh If you begin a search very clore to tlte start of a recorded still picture during photo search the earncorder may sk...

Page 82: ...matically when it reaches the zero set position RTNII_ or _IR FN al_pears _nthe d_splay The tape counter with _ indication disappears from the display attd the time code reappears Notes The zero ret memory may not function _rrectly where there is a break between recordings on the tape You can also ure zero set memory to mark a position on a tape _n TAPE CAMERA mode When you then play back the tape...

Page 83: ...assette 1 Find a point on your recorded cassette sllghtly before the set_tion you want to copy 2 Start to play it back while you monitor the pit_mre on the TV 3 Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy appears on the screen m gL 4 Pause the VCR at the end of the section you want to copy then stop 4 playback on the c_unc_rder 5 Repeat steps I to 4 until your edited recordi...

Page 84: ...ual for details 3 q hrn the camcorder s POWER switch to PLAY and move the came_rder s TAPE CARD switch to TAPE 4 Load a recorded cassette 1 Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to dub 2 Press the camcorder s play button Playback starts 3 Start recording on the other devic_ as the section you want to copy appears on the screen 4 When you get to the point where...

Page 85: ...rded on the tape may also be anormdous alritough it may not appear so on rite T_ image or not recorded at all You are unable to dub tapes _rded with the copyright protective sigmfl I Example dubbing to the carn_rder 1 Connet_t the eame_rder and the other digital device Connect rite Canon C_ 50F DV cable optiotafl with the sides of rite plugs marked with the am_ws facing as shown above 2 Prepare th...

Page 86: ...When you get to the point where you want to stop recording press the stop button or the pause button Recording s_ps Stop playback on the other device Notes If the cable is not connected properly o_ if the cable is unconnected when you press REC PAUSE the camcorde_ displays the caution CHECK THE DV INPUT An anom_flous in_ge may also flash onto the screen Bl_lks between yeconiings on the playback ta...

Page 87: ...s for the pmtectkm of s_ fftware COPYRIGHT PROTECTF PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears in the d_splay f_ _r a few sexx_ndsand then the camcorder displays a blank blue screen y_ mcannot view the contents of the tape When rexx_rding If you try t_ _ record from software that comains copyright con0 ol s_gnals for the pmtectkm of s_ fftware COPYRIGHT PROTECTF DUBBING RESTRICTED appears _n the d_splay y_ m ...

Page 88: ... cable when doing analog line in recording You cannot use headphones while doing analog line in recording If you have the _V A V lteadphones terrmnal set to headphones it w_ll aurx_mat_c dlys _tch to A V tot an dog line in recording PHONES disappears from ritedisplay 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR TV or other camcorder 2 Prepare the devle_ Example connecting to the VCR Set the T V Vide_ select...

Page 89: ...mcorder enters record pause mode 3 Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture 4 Press the pause button Recording starts 5 When you get to the point where you want to stop recording press the stop button or the pause button Recording stops 6 Stop playback on the other device Note You can monitor tlte picture m rite vie trader or LCD...

Page 90: ...will be replaced with rite new video and audio Scene 7 bei_sertee I1 1 The piayL aek tape Before ms_a _i_g l_ae _p_ in th_ Inser _r pont 1i_ _ end beinl _ in_rdt_g l he tap_in t_ e_co_ The video and audio of Ilte new scene replace II_a of the old Make sure the AV headphone terrlfinal Js set _ AV through the menu _ 30 It PHONES appears in the dJsplay_ switch he terlrlinal 9O ...

Page 91: ...al playback fast forward playback rewind playback or slow playback ere analog only TV You cannot insert AV from a TV program with anomah ms synclt_mized signals such as when rite p_gram itself received poor signals Example recording from a VCR 1 Connect the came order to the VCR 2 Prepare the VCR and T _ Set the TV _qdeo selector on the televison to Video For further details see Connections for Pl...

Page 92: ...and 11 appear in rite display 5 7 E Ill Play back the cassette in the VCR To start inserting press the PAUSE button of the c_Lmeorder 011 changes m liD To stop inserting press the STOP button of the e_me_rder Inserting stops and AN INSERT disappears from the display The cartmorder returns to stop mode If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE the ear corder returns to the AN insert paum mode If ...

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Page 94: ...get to the point where you want to stop dubbing press the STOP button Audio dubbing stops and AUDIO DUB disappears front the display The carncorder returns to stop mode You can also set zero set memory _182 at the place you want to stop audio dubbing then every time you return m that position audio dubbing will cancel It instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE the camot_rder will return to the pl...

Page 95: ..._rded in SP mode with 12 bit sound we recommend dubNng your originN tape onto a blank tape using the MV45t3i s arlMog line in func_on then dubbing audio onto the new tape Make absolutely sure te _t the audk_ mode of fire new tape to 12 bit and the recording mode m SR To connect other audio equipment _ r Make sure the A lheadphones terminal is set m AV through the menu _ 30 H PHONES appears in the ...

Page 96: ... rite AV terminal use only the video plug to your TV You can monitor the soued with headphones only when using rite S video termimfl _ 30 Turn rite camcorder s POWER switch to PLAY 0 CR and move rite camcorder s TAPE CARD switch to TAPE Iz_ _ a recorded cassette Make sure the REC SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC closed position q E ud 96 Do not connect disconnect any cables m from rit...

Page 97: ...ere you want to stop dubbing press the STOP button and then stop play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN Audio dubbing stops attd AUDIO DUB disappears from the display Cite camcorder returns to stop mode You can also set zero mt memory 2_82 at the place you want to stop audio dubbing then every time you return to that position audio dubbing will cancel If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUS...

Page 98: ...ting with rite last selected setting 4 settings appear as you push rite button STEREOI for just steree 1 STEREO2 for just steree 2 MIX FIXED for an equal mix of stereo and 2 MIXF _ ARI mix variable for when you want to mix the balance between stereo 1 and 2 To simply choo_ STEREOI STEREO2 ur MIX FIXED make sure your choice appears on the display lI you choose M1X_ ARI you can go on to mix the bMan...

Page 99: ...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 Refer to the following list OUTPUT CH setting Played back sound Tape recorded with stereo sound Tape recordedon mul_plecharmels L R L R chartnels main sub IlL L clatnnel otfly main only R R R charme only sub only m 99 ...

Page 100: ...the camcorder to your PC While connected it is recommended that you power your eamcorder from a household power socket using the power adapter Ttml off rite power of both the carncorder and the PC before connecting Optional software necessmy Note Operation may not work correctly depending on tire software you are using and the specifications of your PC and its _rtings wl 100 ...

Page 101: ...ges autotrmtically _ artd from a cas_tte _ 117 118 You can use most of the camcorder s functions when recording to a memory card such as the various recording prog rams _ 55 self timer I2168 shutter speed _ 73 white balance 2 2176 artd other manual adjustments Available functions are marked wiflta rile m m or _ m icons While rite camcorder is recording the still image appears red in rite display W...

Page 102: ...rst it in attempt pull memory pushing 4 Close the cover Notes When yeu _t the camcorder to CARD PLAY MV450i PLAY VCR m_e the last image recorded appe_ s If there are no images recorded on the memory card NO IMAGES appears in the display Do not touch ritz memory card terminals Select the quality of a still image to be lecerded MENU _ 3_ _ _ _ _ _ ut_ _E _l_ chmlge the image quali_ to standard open ...

Page 103: ...B MMC save hi_ quality images FINE Approx 180KB Appmx 43 images print out etc a_caell images toEraails STANDARD Appmx 98KB Appmx 78 images irmlude them in your own home page ere These figures are approximate The actual number you will be able to record varies depending on the images Remember that the sample images already recerded on the supplied IvIultiMediaCard am included in the total number Th...

Page 104: ...y card is mole than the last file number assigned on the previous memory card When the file numbers are _t to CONTINUOUS each image taken is assigned a different number avulding duplication of numbers This is eenvenient when y _mwant to manage your images on a PC We recommend keeping the file numbers set m CONTINUOUS 0 RESET I_rec images _e r_ eoM_ on 13x eg_ I _ 101_i011 U _F c_claad ta a p cm_ _...

Page 105: ...ress the small green button on the POWER switch and hold turn the POWER switch to CAMLERA 2 Move the TAPE CARD switch to CARD The nuntber of images that can still be _x _rded on the memory card attd other information appear in the display The camcorder will turn itself off if you are using a battery and do not operate the camcorder for more than about 5 minutes Set the POWER switch _ OFF and then ...

Page 106: ...ately takes rite image When rite PO _VER switch Js set m CAMERA and rite TAPE CARD switch is moved frem TAPE m CARD the eameorder modifies the image fk_rapprepfiate _erdirtg ertto a tllemory C_Lrd The indicators that appear in the display when recording to a memory card Imag8stabilizer Baol up b_te_ E_112a Bakerypackis exhausted _ 127 i mage quality L_ 102 _ _ emOF y card LI_ 105 _em_iNng bat_rypo...

Page 107: ...s set to playback pause mode and the tarnber of images that can still be recorded o t the memory c_ mlappears i t rite display The display appears to close fbr an instant as f it were a Shutter releasing except when you are operating the multi image screen _ 3 Press the PHOTO button ftdly down to record the image to the memory card Notes You can also set the cassette to playback paure mode ht step...

Page 108: ...OWER switch to PLAY VCR 4 Move the TAPE CARD switch to TAPE DV IN appears in rite display If you have a cassette inserted make sure it Js Jrt s_p mode O 1 Start playback on the other device 2 When the image you want to record appears in the display press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it q The image appears as a still image in rite display The number of Jtrmges that can still be recorded o...

Page 109: ...rder but have subsequently been enhanced on a PC Still hnages whose image ile names have been changed on a PC There are 3 ways to view still imag_ Single image Slide show One after the other automatic dly in order of recording Inde screen Six images at once Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it is inserted in_ the earncorder Single Image 1 htrn the POWER switch to PLAY MV450i PLAY...

Page 110: ...DEX 101 _1_3 _4315t_ D II IIf__ l m 1 With an image in the display press the INDEX SCREEN button Up to 6 images appear in rite d_splay 2 Move the _ mark to the image you want to view Turn rite selecrx_r dial downwards to go rx_the prevkms _mage and upw mls to go to the next _mage Tumhlg the di al upwards at the last _mage w_l take you rx_the next _ndex screen Tumhlg the di al downwards m the first...

Page 111: ...display 3 Move the Cr mark to the image you want to protect Tunfirtg rite selector dim downwards takes you to rite previous ilrmge aed upwards takes you to the next image Tlmfing the din upwards at the last image will take you to rite next iedex scxeen TXtrnktg the din downwards at the first image will take you to the previous index screen Jump to rite next previous index sc_ een with the CARD but...

Page 112: ...2_110 if necessm y and make sum rite image you want to erare fills the display 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPEN 3 Selet_t IMAGE ERASE CANCEL SINGLE and ALL rettings appear To cancel erasing relect CANCEL and close the menu To erase images one at a time I 4 Select SINGLE ERASE THIS IMAGE NO YES appears in the display Selet_t YES The image erases and the previous image appears for erasing To era...

Page 113: ... 1 all the Car_ at 4 Select ALL ERASE ALL IMAGES EXCEPT FOR o _ IMAGES NO YES appeA trs in rite display 5 Select YES All ntages except the pyotected ones are era_d If you sele tNO you return to step 4 6 Close the menu c R g O R 113 ...

Page 114: ...orded still image such as a picture frame When m _rding your own still image for overlapping make sure to record tim area in which you want tim new image to appear blue witlt a blue c_in as a background for example Adjust the mix level in the blue area of the pre recorded image Imago being r oecr_o J by the camcorder _ill im_g 0 E _ q CJtRI LUMI Card luminance key The c_rrently reer_rding image ap...

Page 115: ...the bNe area Image boing rsco_ by _o camcord r Still im_go 1 Mix level The m x level bar appears Adjust the mix level using the and at the ends of the bar as guides Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cas_tte have been inserted int_ the carncorder Make sure the prognrarn _lector is set to _1 Select 1 Open the menu and select mI_CARD MIX 2 Press the CARD buttons to select t...

Page 116: ...I 1 Press the start stop button to start and stop recording The combined images are recorded onto rite cassette For a still image I 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it flashes white in the display as the camcerder adjusts rite focus attd it is displayed continuously as a gxeen mark when the camcorder is ready to take the image E 2 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image...

Page 117: ... carcJ If you want _ copy all the images on a cassette rewind the cassette to the beginning 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select COPY _ _l CANCEL attd EXECUTE settings appear 4 Select EXECUTE Select CANCEL to stop copying Cassette and card irfformatiott appear in the display and copying starts NOW COPYING r_c_l appears in the display The camcorder automar_ically performs the Photo Search ...

Page 118: ... 2 Selet_t the first image you want to copy by using the CARD I buttons Still images on the memory card including and _ter that image will be copied onto the cas_tte _ It you want to eepy N1the still irrmges on the memory card select the tqrst o image E 3 Open the menu and selet_t CARD OPER m 4 Selet_t COPY Ic_ t_l 1 CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear to 5 Select EXECUTE Select CANCEL to stop eepy...

Page 119: ...mark Tlmling die selector dial downwards takes you to the previous image and upwards takes you to the next image Tlmfing the dial upwards at tbe last image will take you to rite next index sca een Fuming the din downwards at tbe first image will take you to the previous index screen Jump to the next previous index so een with tbe CARD buttons 4 Press the selet_tor dial in The _ print mark appears ...

Page 120: ... memory cards _dl images will be perlrmnettfly erased o If you purchase additional memery cards fer_rmt them with the camcorder not a PC or other device 0 E _ 37 Make sure a memery card is inserted into rite eamcorder 1 Open the menu and selet_t CARD OPER 2 Selet_t FORMAT CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 3 Selet_t EXECUTE Select CANCEL to cancel fermattittg FORMAT TH_S CARD NO YES appears to otm...

Page 121: ...ard Reader to be able to do nload to a memory card It you purchase eddifiotafl memory cards format ritem wirit tbe carncorder not a PC or other device There have been cases where memory cards forlrmtted with a PC or other device do not function properly c We reco_mnend saving backups of memory card i_rmges on your PC s hard _ drive or other external memory device linage data may be damaged or lost...

Page 122: ... let the moisture evaporate naturally Do not touch the memory card s terminals or let dust or dirt come in contact with the tenn nMs Store and carry memory cards in their case to protect the terminal area There is only one correct way to insert memory cards into the carneerder Do ant foree_lly insert the memory cards backwards or upside down Tiffs eeuld damage the memory card or the camcorder The ...

Page 123: ...omEssentials suite of royNty free images on CD RO vI features premium quality assignment photography and Js JdeNly suited fur use Jn edvertisJng brochures reports multimedia websites books packaging and more Fur mure ittfurmation please visit tlteJr website www phomessettfiNs com Operating temperature rastge Dimensions Weight Mult_tediaCard MMC SM Specifications Capacity 8 MB nterface MultiMeO_aCa...

Page 124: ...el is either aimed so that the subject can merfimr viewittg or mtally clod with the screen fachtg inwards Attach the cord _ tbe lens cap and pass tbe grip belt through the loop on the cord Hook the lens cap on to the nhp belt while you are re_rding and place it over the lens when you have finished Relea_ the Yelcro tastemng and hold the cameorder with your right hand while you adjust the belt wJ_l...

Page 125: ...er Pass tim ends titmugh tite attacltment bars and adjust the lengtit as sltown Be eare_l not to leave rite view fieder exposed to bright sunlight or it will melt rite ligltt is concentrated by tlte view finder lens Adjust the angle of the viewfinder to prevent sunlight from entering 125 ...

Page 126: ...creen 2 hn 2 hn 4hr 5 mJn 6hr 45 mJn Recordktg time w_ll be shorter than usual at Mw temperatures You can u_ the battery pack between 0 to 40 C 32 and 04 F but _t works best between 10 to 30 C 50 and 86 F If fire battery pack starts to give you much less recording time than usual _i has reached rite end of its life and must be replaced Note Thcse figures show how long you can view playback with th...

Page 127: ...y discharge itself over dine it is best to charge it rite same day you plan to use it or the day before Always atlaelJ the termilml coven Do not allow any metal objects _ touch rite tenrfinals as riffs cart cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack Attach rite terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being u_d Keep the terminals dean The camcorder adapter or battery pack will not wo...

Page 128: ...it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather for example Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop or knock it Do not get it wet 128 WARNLNG The battery used in this device may present a fire or cberrfical burn hazard if trfistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Replace the battery with a Sony Hitachi Maxell Sanyo or Panasonic CR2025 or _acell DL2025...

Page 129: ...rite camcorder dose to TV 7anstrfitters portable er_rnmunicafion devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or perrnanenriy damage rite camcorder Do not expoae the cameorder to water Cover the carncorder when you are recording in vain or mist There is a risk of electric shock ff water gets inside the carncorder contact qualified _rvice personnel ...

Page 130: ... by inserting a cotton bud When finished return it flush with the camcorder The view t inder scxegn scratches easily Take care when cleaning I CD Clean the LCD screen using a commereiNly available cleaning cloth _br glasses Where there is a big chartge in temperature moisture may form on the surf ace of the screen Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth At low temperatures rite display may appear to be m...

Page 131: ...any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and _40 V AC 50 60 Hz Contact your Canen deNer fur informatien about pNg adapters for overseas u_ TV playback Although you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen your camcorder can only be connected to TVs whiuh use its PAL system This TV system is used in the fbllewing countries Algeria Australia Austria Bangladesh Belgium Br...

Page 132: ...you take it out of rite bag Wlmt happens when eonde mafion is deiecierl CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED is displayed for appreximately four _conds Then the power indicator flashes attd rite _ mark flashes in rite display If there is a cas_rte in rite cam_srder it stops automatic_ly attd REMOVE THE CASSETTE is displayed for approximately 4 seconds attd riten I_ flashes in the display If you have the...

Page 133: ...operly a_ac hed _2110 14 127 The function cannot be used n that recording pmgnmrn _ 55 The carncorder was in record pause mode fbr more titan about 5 mJttutes _ 17 05 The battery pack is exhausted 2L21 11 14 27 The cassette compartment stopped mid operatian wldle loading unloading a cassette The start stop button doesn t work W The battery pack s po er is exhausted Recharge or change to a new batt...

Page 134: ... all of the digital effects don t work The _ play button doesn t work There are a number of restrictions on using rite digital effects _ 59 65 The carn_rder is not set to TAPE PLAY MV450i PLAY VCR mede _ 26 The cassette is not loaded _21 5 The cassette has reached rite end There s a bright stripe on the s_eell When reeordhlg in dark places a bright light in rite scene may caure a vertical light ba...

Page 135: ...AMERA or CARD PLAY MV450i PLAY VCR E_ 05 109 mode The memory card is not inserted C _ 02 You are using an SD Memory Card and it is _t for erasure prevention C_ge the x_sition of rite protect swish The memory card is full Erase images _ 112 or insert a new memory card The power source is not properly connected _ 10 or rite battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached _ 1 127 The function cann...

Page 136: ...n_ oller and the carncorder itself are different _ 46 The batteries are dead or not inserted The power indicator is flashing The cam_ordec malfunctions Check die screen displays _ 141 Extermfl interference may cause the camcorder s mJcroprocesser to mal_nction temporarily It random letters appear in the display or if normal operation is interrupted remove aed then replace the power source The DV c...

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Page 138: ...ground battery Also when u_d with the CA 560 Compact Power Adapter t_fischarge adapter can charge the BP 500 series itlfium ion battery packs from a mains outlet I L _O _ 1 ele eonver ter This tele _mverter lens increases rite focal _ length of the camcorder lens by a factor of L9 The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual when the tele converter is attached O_ O WD _O _ Wide eol lVel_er Th...

Page 139: ...ional trficmphone attaches to a eamcorder s advanced accessory shoe It is a highly sensitive microphone thin can be switehext between functiotfing as a directional _rficmphone iltonaural or a stereo _rficmphone that also clearly picks up sounds arriving from the front of the rnicrophone for full recorded sound Zoom Remote Controller ZR 1000 When riffs p_xtuet is plugged into the LANC t_ terminal o...

Page 140: ... Carrying Case A harltiy camcorder bag with padded _mp trtrnents and plenty of space for _CeSSOtqeS CD 300 Digital Printer This 300 dpi resolution printer is perfect for printing out the high quality images taken with digital camcorders Print out panoraxrm prints pictures without a white border multiple picture index cards and add titles to pictures A clear overcoat adds luster to your prints and ...

Page 141: ...enu For instructions on how to hook the carneerder up to your TN_ see p 30 You can turn off the displays to give you a clear screen fbr playback I 1 IF__yI E MENU DfSPrSEr _ 37 I II _YI To turn the display off open the menu and sdec t DISP SET UP Then select DISPLAYS set it to OFF PLAYBK and dose the menu It you turn the displays og the LCD scv_ezl will be completely blank but the eameorder will c...

Page 142: ...n the camcz_clcs off Turn it on again and rcload the cass _c Rceorgh_g mode _19 Playback is stopped m Nccmal playback _ _26 _ _ Fast fbrward _ 26 142 Rewind _ 26 Fast f_ward playback _ 27 R_wind ply back _ Z7 Framc _Klvmlce playback _ 27 Fr_3c 1_ e1_C playback _ 27 Pl_ bax k pause forward and reverse _ 27 Slow pl_ b_k _ 27 d_playback ff_ward iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa_ iiiiiiii...

Page 143: ...TEM PLA_ MENU _ EL AR0 SET U_ CARD OPER _ISPrSET U_ _ETUR_ DIS_ ET _p SYSTE_ I Data c_ode _ 78 Photo modz _ 52 Setting the AF AE 0 mark fla_ms whi_ AFIAE kx kezl O mark lights up green Tinter R_co Mk_g iYrogran_s 22 S5 Acrx_ssory is at tachcxl co adv_c_ accessory shoe _70 71 AE Shift _L_72 Matmal focus is s_l_cted _ 75 Shur t_r spC xl _ 73 Thc remote scnsor is turned off _ 16 Sclf _33cr countdown ...

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Page 145: ...e _ape _tse tis reset_ cede autotrmfically when a new tape is Ca_ mix _tH loaded n TAPE CAMERA mede _he frame number doesn t appear in the display Data code _ 78 When you s_tartrecording the camcorder counts from OSEC to IOSEC Shots which are she ter than ten _conds may be dig _cult to edit later On the other hand fyeu are not planning to edit rite recording remember that a shot which does not _nV...

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Page 148: ...um shutter speed 1 8 000 sec 1 250 sec when using a memory ea_x Minimum illumination 2 lx using the Low Light pm__n amin TAPE CAMERA mode Recommended illumination Mo_ than J00 lx Filter diameter 30 5 rr_n Viewfinder 0 44 in TFT eolour LCD approx 113 000 pixels LCD screen 2 5 in measu_d diagonally TFT coloox approx 112 000 pixels Mica ophone Stcxeo elez_2ret condenser ma crophone DV Jbrminal Specia...

Page 149: ...der 130 Clock 5 Comblifing Images 114 Condensation 132 Connecting _ a PC 100 Connection m T or VCR 30 Copying from Cas_tte to rVIemory Card 117 Copying from Memory Card m Cassette 8 Data Code 78 Date and Time 49 Date Search 81 Digital Effects 59 Digital Zoom 2 DV Dubbing 84 Easy Recording 57 Fxliting m a VCR 83 Effects 6 Erasing Still Images from a Memory Card 2 Extendad Recording Time Function 19...

Page 150: ... Position 82 Preparing the Camcorder IN Preventing Accidental Erasure 111 Print Mark 119 Problems 133 Progressive Photo 105 Protect 111 Recharging tlte Battery Pack 126 Recording 17 105 Recording from Cassette _ Memory Card 107 Recording from DV Device to Memory Card 108 Recording Programs 55 Record Pause M_xte 17 Record Review 54 Record Search 54 Remote Control 45 Remote Sensor 45 46 Rewind 26 Sl...

Page 151: ... 34 Troubleshooting 33 TV 30 14 Using rite Carncerder Abroad 31 Using rite Menus 37 VCR 30 Vertical Wipe 60 Vider_cassettes 5 Vider_ Heads 31 Vider_ Light 70 Viewfinder 124 130 Viewing Still Images 109 White B_ance 76 V ide angle 2 V idescreen TV 20 Wind S_xeen 67 Wipe 60 Wireless Con_x ller 45 Zero Set Memory 82 Zooming 21 151 ...

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