Canon MV450i User manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER
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--Video
MV450/MV450i
This instruction book explains the use of the MV450 and MV450i
camcorders. The main difference between these models is that the MV450i
includes a DV Recording and Analog Line-in Recording function. Please
note that illustrations and explanations in this instruction book refer mainly to
the MV450 model.
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION:
DSCONNECT THE MA NS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT NUSE.
For Users in the UK
When nplacing the fuse cnly a ccrmct]y rated approved type should be used and be sureto m-fit
the fuse COVer.
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CAUTION:
CUSTOMERS IN THE U.K. SHOULD READ THIS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
CHANGING THE FUSE
THE MAINS LEAD ON THIS PRODUCT IS FI13"ED WITH A NON-REWIREABLE
(MOULDED) PLUG, INCORPORATING A3AMP FUSE. SHOULD THE FUSE NEED TO
BE REPLACED AN ASTA OR BSI APPROVED BS1362 FUSE OF THE SAME RATING
MUST BE USED.
ALWAYS REFIT THE FUSE COVER AFTER REPLACING THE FUSE. NEVER USE THE
PLUG WITH THE 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 3AMP FUSE. IF THE NEW PLUG HAS NO FUSE, THEN FIT A 5AMP
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
cord.
(IMPORTANT)
BLUE ..................NEUTRAL
Mains I_d _BF_OWN...............L]VE
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As the colours of the wins in the mains lead may nct correspond withthe co[cured rnerk'ngs
identifyingthe terminals in your plug,proceed as fo][ows: The wire which isco]ound BLUE
must be connected tc the terminal which is marked withthe ]etter N or co]ound black.The
wire which is co]ound BROWN must be connected tc the terminalwhich is marked withthe
letter L or colcund red. Neither B]ue win cr Brown win is tc be ccnnectedto the Earth pin
of a 3pin plug.
THE SEVERED PLUG MUSI" BE DESTROYED IMMEDIAI'ELY TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
J0A-560 [pentificet[cn p[ate is]cceted on the beItorn.
•Use of CV-150FiCV-_50F DV cable is necessary to comply with the technical recluirernent of
EMC D nct vs.

Important Usage Insh-uctthns .................... 2
Thank you for Choosing a Car_on.............. 5
Introducing the MV450/MV,150i .............. 6
Finding Your Way Around
the MVd 50iMVd 50i .............................. 7
~Preparations ~
Powe_g Your Camc_dur ...................... 10
Loading a Cassette .................................. 15
~Basic Recording ~
Basic Recordl_g ...................................... 17
Zooming .................................................. 21
U_mg the LCD Screen ............................ 23
~Basic Playback ~
Pl_,iag Back a Casscge .......................... 26
Connections for Playback on a
TV Surean ............................................ 30
Tips fur Makthg Bcgcz Vidc&_s................ 34
~General ... ~
Turnlr_g file Image Stabilizgr Off ............ 36
U_mg the Menus ...................................... 37
Us/rag the Wi_eless Contrellut .................. ,15
Ad_usth_g the Sdc£&able Coluur
Light-up Buttons ................................ 48
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time ........................ 49
Taking Still Pi_tms to Cassette .............. 52
Searching and 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 ..~
Displ_,ing Date, Time and Came,order Data
ff)ala Code) 78
Searehing the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search) ........................................ 81
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........ 82
Editing tea VCR ...................................... 83
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment _84
ReconlJng from a VCR, TV or Ar_alog
Ca:atcorder-Ar_alog Line-in
(MV450i only) .................................... 88
R_cordl_g Over Existh_g Scanes-AV Insert
Editing (MV,150i only) ........................ 90
Audio Dubbing ........................................ 93
Setting the Audio Mix .............................. 98
Conacx,th_g to a IK?................................ 109
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Memory Card Introduction .................... 101
Reeordiag Still Images tu a
MenlO_ Card .................................... 105
Recordiag an Image ffum aCassette
as a Still Image .................................. 107
Reeordiag from Anuther DV Device
as a Still Image .................................. 108
Viewing Still Images .............................. 109
Preventing Ae_i_tantal Erasure (Protect) ,,111
Emsing Still Images ................................ 112
Cumbinfl_g Images and Rcc_,;_ding
Them tu a Cassette (Card Mix) ........ 114
Cupying Still Images fl'um a Cassette..,, 117
Cupyiag Memory Card Still Images
tu aCassette......................................118
Marking a SOil [rrtage ftxr Pfintiag
(_int Mark) ...................................... 119
FtXnrLatfinga Memtxry Card .................... 120
Othar ]nf_xnrtation and Proeattfiuns ........ 121
Preparing the Cam¢,t_dex........................ 124
Nutes on Using file 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 used in this [ns_action
iEmlua[:
[2121: Reference page numbers
[] : Functions that can be operated
frem the body of the camcorder
: Functions that can be operated
frem the wireless controller
[] : Supplementary notes for
carncorder operation
._ : Operation confirmation beeps
(_ 2O)
*Capital letters ate used te refer to
settings displayed ]n the menus and
buttens labelled on rite camcorder
it,serf, e,g, Press the IvIENU buttem
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First, we'd like _ thank yeu for
purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its
advanced technology rlt_es it very
easy _) use -- you will soon be rlt_ing
high-quality videos which will give you
pleasure fur years to come.
To get the most out of your new
camcerder, 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 supplied with rite
fellowing accessories:
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