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CaflOll DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER CANONINC . Instruction Manual m = Canon Europa N . V . C P . O . Box 2262 , 1180 EG Amstelveen , the Netherlands g . O Canon UK Ltd . 0 = Ribcon Way Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9UR Telephone 0870 - 241 - 2161 Canon Australia Pry . Ltd 1 Thomas Hott Drive , North Ryde , N . S . W . 2113 , Australia Telephone 805 - 2000 , Fax 887 - 4484 Canon New Zealand Ltd Fred Thomas Drive , Takapuna , P . O . Box 33 - 336 , Auckland , New Zealand Telephone 486 - 1570 , Fax 486 - 6420 Canon Singapore Pte . Ltd 79 Anson Road # 09 - 01 / 06 , Singapore 079906 Telephone ( 65 ) - 532 - 4400 , Fax ( 65 ) - 221 - 2939 Canon Hongkong 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 € Minil'li , 3 ! " Digita = - - Video CallOll 3 o MV450 / MV450i This instruction book explains the use of the MV450 and MV450i camcorders . The main difference between these models is that the MV450i Printed on 70 % reused paper . o . 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 . B PUB . DIE - 158 © CANON iNC . 2001 PRINTED iN JAPAN 0201A / Ni9 . 5 DY8 - 9020 - 094 - 000 IMPRIME AU JAPON PAL |
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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 . " 6 CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE , USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY . CAUTION : D SCONNECT THE MA NS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT N USE . For Users in the UK When nplacing the fuse cnly a ccrmct ] y rated approved type should be used and be sure to m - fit the fuse COVer . 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 A 3 AMP FUSE . SHOULD THE FUSE NEED TOG BE REPLACED AN ASTA OR BSI APPROVED BS1362 FUSE OF THE SAME RATIN 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 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 cord . ( IMPORTANT ) BLUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEUTRAL Mains I _ d _ BF _ OWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L ] VE II As the colours of the wins in the mains lead may nct correspond with the co [ cured rnerk'ngs identifyingthe terminals in your plug , proceed as fo ] [ ows : The wire which is co ] ound BLUE must be connected tc the terminal which is marked with the ] etter N or co ] ound black . The wire which is co ] ound BROWN must be connected tc the terminalwhich is marked with the letter L or colcund red . Neither B ] ue win cr Brown win is tc be ccnnected to the Earth pin of a 3 pin 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 . 2
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Using the Vafiuus Recordthg Prugrams . , 55 Using Digital Effcg , ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Important Usage Insh - uctthns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using the Multi - Linage Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ I Thank you for Choosing a Car _ on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Authu Rcg _ dthg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Introducing the MV450 / MV , 150i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting the SoU - Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Using the VL - 3 Vidc _ oLight £ : ( optional ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Finding Your Way Around o Using the DM - 50 Mio'uphone the MVd 50iMVd 50i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ( optional ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 ~ Preparations ~ ~ When Making Manual Adj _ lments . , ~ Powe _ g Your Camc _ dur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using AE Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Loading a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 ~ Basic Recording ~ Adjusting Fucus Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Basic Recordl _ g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setting the White Balanc _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ~ For Playback . . ~ U _ mg the LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Displ _ , ing Date , Time and Came , order Data ~ Basic Playback ~ ff ) ala Code ) 78 Pl _ , iag Back a Casscge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Searehing the Tape ( Photo Search / Date Search ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Connections for Playback on a TV Surean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Returning to a Pre - Marked Position . . . . . . . . 82 Tips fur Makthg Bcgcz Vidc & _ s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Editing tea VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment _ 84 ReconlJng from a VCR , TV or Ar _ alog ~ General . . . ~ Ca : atcorder - Ar _ alog Line - in Turnlr _ g file Image Stabilizgr Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ( MV450i only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 U _ mg the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 R _ cordl _ g Over Existh _ g Scanes - AV Insert Us / rag the Wi _ eless Contrellut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 15 Editing ( MV , 150i only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Ad _ usth _ g the Sdc £ & able Coluur Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Light - up Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Setting the Audio Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 ~ For Recording . . . ~ Conacx , th _ g to a IK ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Taking Still Pi _ tms to Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Searching and R _ viewiag While Recordthg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Conter ] ls , CONt . 3
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Marking a SOil [ rrtage ftxr Pfintiag ( _ int Mark ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Memory Card Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 FtXnrLatfinga Memtxry Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Othar ] nf _ xnrtation and Proeattfiuns . . . . . . . . 121 Reeordiag Still Images tu a MenlO _ Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 . O Recordiag an Image ffum a Cassette Preparing the Cam ¢ , t _ dex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 as a Still Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Reeordiag from Anuther DV Device Nutes on Using file Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 as a Still Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Maintanan ¢ _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Viewing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ? ruublashooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Preventing Ae _ i _ tantal Erasure ( Protect ) , , 111 The MV450iMV , 150i System Diagram . . 137 Emsing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Optional Aoeass ( xd as . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Cumbinfl _ g Images and Rcc _ , ; _ ding Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,11 Them tu a Cassette ( Card Mix ) . . . . . . . . 114 Speci f _ icatiuns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,18 Cupying Still Images fl'um a Cassette . . , , 117 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,19 Cupyiag Memory Card Still Images Menu at a Glan ¢ _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 tu a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 In addition to the contents aed Symbols used in this [ ns _ action iEmlua [ : index please refer to : • Finding Your Way . 4a ' ound [ 212 : 1Reference page numbers the MV450 / MV45tJi ( _ 217 ) [ ] : Functions that can be operated • Screen displays ( E21 ] 24 ] 1 ) frem the body of the camcorder • Tmublesheoting - - in case you run : Functions that can be operated frem the wireless controller into any preblems ( _ 133 ) • Menu at a Glance ( LI2 ] 152 ) [ ] : 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 4
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First , we'd like _ thank yeu for Your camcurder is supplied with rite purchasing this Canon camcorder . Its fellowing accessories : 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 o 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 . 5
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Using a DV cable , Stabilizes your recordings even in long . _ • cottnect the telephoto shots . MV450 ] MV45t3i to a PC _ equipped with a D ¥ " _ _ " terminal and transfer your • originM itrmges to your PC . Allows the Canon Vider _ Light VL - 3 Record fbr 1.5 × 2 : < or 3x longer than or the DirectionM Stereo Microphone when irt SP mode - - up to 4 hours on DM - 50 ( both optional ) m be easily an 80 minute tape , attached aed powered by the camcol'der's owit power source , Record , manage and store still images on a MulliMediaCard or a high - _ Advattced digital capacity SD Memory C ' , ml , ( Bothslot technology allows you to cards are inserted in _ the same in add spec'ial effects during the carncorder , ) Combine still images reco _ ng or playback , recorded on the card with your original Display 4 , 9 or 16 still movies or still images , Also great for images at ottee with the easy O - attsfer of sO11images to a PC . multi - image screen . Lets you record vivid , virtually blur - free still images of moving subjects onto a memory card , Add new sound to prerer _ rded tape . _ riginal sound on a Just press the photo button to capture still pictures , Connect R _ a VCR or attalog carncorder and record m a DV tape in the MV450i , . Also , replace original A 2.5 " LCD screen images on a pre - recorded tape , makes it easy for you R _ shoot coMur _ l , well composed video . It is ' also great for playback . B
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Bef'ure operating your ea _ ncorder , you will need to use the power adapter to : Provide power from a rnaiim outlet or Charge a battery pack [ ] Noles : • The power adapter converts c _ r _ nt from a household power socket ( 100 - 240 V AC , 50 / 60 Hz ) to the DC current used by your carn _ rder , • If rite adapter is used next to a TxLit may eau _ bars to appear on rite TV 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 . 5 . Disconnect the power adapter from the came _ rder after use . Unplug the power cable from the mains outlet , then disconnect it from the adapter . 10
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: + Your battery pack was pardally chin , god before it left the factory , It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly , However , you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power rite carncorder for more than a few minutes . Always turn rite camcorder off and r'ai _ rite viewfinder before connecting ] removing the battery . 1 . Set the POWER switch to OFE 2 . Attach the battery to the e _ mcorder . * Remove the battery pack's terminal cover , , Rotate the viewI _ nder upwards , . V ¢ ith tim triangle on the battery pack pointing downwards , 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 flashes mean titat it is more titan 75 % cltm'ged , The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged . If'tim indicator blinks rapidly and continuously ( twice a second ) , the battery pack mW be defective , . The battery pack will Mso chm'ge when tlte POWER switch is turned to positions otlter titan OFF . The CHARGE indicator may both flash or stay lit . 11
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5 . When charging is complete , disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder . Unplug the power cable from the mains outlet , then disconnet _ t it from the adapter . 6 . Remove the battery pack after use . • Rotate the viewfinder upwards . • Press attdhold rile BATT . RELEASE button while you slide the battery up , [ ] Notes : * Never connect an unspecified pr _ xtuct to the camcorder's DC terminal . _ Likewise , do not 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 IC / 0 - 240 V AC , 50 / 60 Hz Power s _ ppiy 34 W Power consttmpfion 9,5 V , 2,7 A DC Rated mttput Operating temperature range 0 ° C _ , 0 ° C ( 32 ° F - 104 ° F ) Dime _ mions 57 x 28 x 104 mm ( 2 V4x 1 V . _ x 4 V8in ) Weight 180 g ( 6 _ / 8oz ) ( without power cable ) Weight attd dimensions are approximate , Errors attd omissions excepted , Subject m change without notice . 12
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The Compact Power Adapter CA - 560 included with the carncorder cart be used _ ong with the CR - 560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or charge battery packs : 1 . Charge rite BP - 5C / 0 Series battery packs with power frem your car battery . 2 . Operate rite camcorder with power from your car battery , 3 . Charge rite BP - 5C / 0 Series battery packs from a household 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 fa311charge front car ba _ : ery cx h , 31tsehold outlet BP - 5t2 t hr . 20 rain , BP - 5II ( opti , 3nal ) l hr . 20 rain , BP - 522 ( optional ) I hr . dO rain , BP - 535 ( optional ) 2 hr . 30 rain , 13
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2 , Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery . Carncorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable > ear's cigarette lighter • m , 3 3 , Charge the 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
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m , • O _ fly u _ vider _ casrettes markeA widt die _ r " rl _ logo , * P , = 1 . Make sure that you have attached a power source . 2 . Slide the OPEN [ EJECT - - switch ( on the bottom of the eame _ rder ) to release the cassette compartment cover . • Pull the cover fully open ( while holding rite button ) and wait a couple of reconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically , • The confirtrmtion beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens , 3 . Load or unload the cassette . • Insert rite casrette gently v ¢ iffl the window facing ffm grip belt attd file REC / SAVE tab up , • Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out . 4 . Press the _ mark on the compartment until it cricks , and wait for it to close . 5 . Click the cover back into place . • _ r _ rI _ ' Vis 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 st ' , u't recording , • Be careful not _ get your fingers caught in rite cassette compartlnent cover . • Do not leave the cassette in the carncorder after use - - return it to its ease and store it in a cool , clean , dry place , • When you turn the carncorder's power on I _ flashes in the display until you load a cassette , • With some types of tapes the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading ( _ 142 ) , 15
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• _ ' - 27oprotect your recording from accidental erasure , slide the tab on the cassette so m _ that it exposes the hole , ( This switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE i . m _ OFF . ) you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( _ 17 ) , ' q'HE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION " is displayed fbr approx . 4 sex _ mds and then the [ _ mark flashes in the display , J : t " you want to recordon the cassette again , slide the tab back so the hole is closed , To protect the tape heads , transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the carncorder - - 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 , first rewinding them to the start of the tape and then storing them upright . A cassette with metal plated termimds may bedtime dirty with use , affecting information transfer , Therefore , after ushlg a tape about 10 times , be sure to clean the terminNs with a cotton bud . You are ermble m use the cas _ tte memory _ nction with this camcorder . 1B
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: ! Have you completed rite following steps ? • Attached a power source ( _ ] 0 ) . • Removed rite lens cap ( [ . _ ] 24 ) and fastened the shoulder strap ( _ ] 25 ) . • Choren the display : viewfieder ( _ 21 ] 24 ) or LCD screen ( _ 123 ) . [ ] Notes : • When you're using the viewfinder , _ lly clore the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces rite sane direction as the lens ( _ 23 ) . • When using the viewfinder with the BP - 522 or BP - 535 Battery Pack ( both optional ) attached , extend the viewfinder and rotate it to a co _ ortable angle , You may ' also walt to install the backup battery ( _ 128 ) in order to set 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 indicator lights up red . • The confinnadon beep sounds . • The camcorder will turn itself " oft " if " you leave it in _ rd pause mede for more than about 5 minutes , To remm to record pause mode , turn rite POWER din m OFF and then back m CAMERA . 2 . Make sure the TAPE / CARD switch is set to TAPE . • For still image recording m a memory card see p , _ 05 . 17
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3 . Load a cassette ( _ 21S ) . 4 . Slide the program selector to _ . • This selects the camcorder's Easy Recording p _ gram , It allows you to simply point and shoot without rrmking any rrmnual edjustxnents ( [ . L ] 57 ) . 5 . Press and release the start / stop button once to begin recording . • Fur still image recording to a casrette , see p , 52 , 6 . Press and release the start / stop button again to pause recording . • The camcurder returns to _ rd pause mede and PAUSE reappears in the display , • Yeu cart stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start / stop button , [ ] Note : • . . M'terloading a cassette , start recording when the tape counter has s _ pped , • Replace the lens cap , • Return the view : finder to its retracted position . • Return the LCD s _ , av . enflush 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 Head Cleaning Cassette or a eommerc'ially available digital video heed cleaning cassette . • To close the LCD panel , rotate it vertically until the screen faces you , then press the upper right eomer until it clicks securely closed . • You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording . • For tips on how to make better videos , see p , 34 . • Fer extra recording time , set REC MODE to any merle other than SP ( _ ] 9 ) . 18
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Choose from 4 recording medes : SP ( standard play ) , ] . 5x SP , 2x SP or 3x SP , ' , Only SP attd LP medes are available whun the camcorder is ret to CARD PLAY ( M _ ¢ 450i : PLAY ( VCR ) ) mode , Recording times ( this example uses an 80 - minute tape ) Standard te _ rding Extended recording SP LP I - - JSP [ ] LP ] , 5x SP 2 × SP 3 × SP 80 mJn , ( 120 mJn . ) ( 160 rrfin . ) ( 240 rrfin , ) h F - - ISPand I _ LP modes , nuages data is compressed twice as much as in SP and LP modes when being _ orded to a tape . You can't ado sound ( audio dubbing ) or images ( AV inrerc : MV450i only ) to a tape that has been recorded in a mode other than SP mode , If " you plan to ure ether of these functions later , te _ rd in SP mede . [ _ NLY , d m + m , m + , m MENU , veR set uP _ , _ Ec _ ODE . . . . SP ( _ 37 ) 1b change the recording mode , open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then selet _ t REC MODE , set it to LP , I _ SP or [ ] LP and close the menu . [ ] Notes : About all 3 e _ unflefl 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 during playback and die time code may not be written eerreetly . • A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce die mosaic - like noise and the sound may become disrx _ rted when playing back on this cameeMer . • A tape recorded in LP or IqLP mode on this cameeMer may produce the mosaic - like noise and the sound may become disrx _ rted when playing back on other digital equipment . About _ SPond _ LPmodes • The image quality ef reanrdings done in V - - ISPor lilLP modes will be lower than that of these done in SP or LP modes . • A casrerte re _ rded in [ ] SP or [ ] LP mede canant be played back on a carncorder not equipped with that rmxte , 19
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• You might not be able to do DV dubbing een'eefly with the camcorder set to I - - - ISPor I - - - ILPmode . • The _ eoc _ rding [ r _ vt , e might not appear in the display € _ onec _ y if you switch between I - - - ISPand I - - - ILPwhile the carneorder is eonneeteO to another digital video de _ ce , • When rite recording mcxte is changed to [ ] SP or I - : ILP , rite camcorder modifies rite image for appropriate recording in that mode . Produces images in the ] 6 : 9 fbrmat for playback on widesc _ , en " IWs , 3 _ F MENU ( [ 2123 ] 7 ) L ' ] Foswitch 16 : 9 to ON , open the menu and select CAM . SET UP . Then select 16 : 9 , set it to ON and close the menu . [ ] Notes : • " 16 : 9 " is shown in the display when 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 ) , The camcorder's short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by . b , in the illustrations . Beeps sound upon certain carncorder operations such as when you turn the carneerder on , during the _ - timer countdown , right before the carneerder's automatic shut - off ; and ' also upon any unusuN condition of the carneerder , Beeps are not recorded on the tape , i IMl ± " rk'd [ I ' , JE ' - ' Yd re + m , ( m V ON MENU / , sysTeM _ * B _ ( _ Ti ) ' ] Foturn the beep off , open the menu and select SYSTEM . Then select BEEP , set it to OFF and close the menu . 2o
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The camcorder's ] Ox zoom lens allows you to choose rite best picture angle for each so _ ne : • Move rite zoom conO'o ] towards W to zoom out to wide - angle . • Move it towards T to zcx _ m in to telephoto . You can also control the speed of zootrfing : • Move rite control slightly to zoom slowly , • Move ] t farther to zoom more quickly , ( The farther you move the zoom eentrol , rite fas _ 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 . " _ 2mcan 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 ] ng ( lOx to 200x ) , F MENU 40X L ( _ Z137 ) _ [ b change the digital zoom , open the menu and select CAM . SET LIP . Then select D . ZOOM , set it to OFF or 200 × and close the menu . 21
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[ ] Notes : • When zooming as a rule , keep at least : m ( 3 ft 33 / 8in ) between you and your subject , However when the zoom is at rite wide - angle position , you can focus on a subject as close 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 darkbelrue ) . 22
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Slide the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from rite camcorder . This automatically switches rite LCD screan on and the view : tqnder off , When you clore rite LCD panel , press the upper cortter until it clicks closed . The LCD screan automatic'ally switches oft " attd the view : t5nder switches 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 carncorder by tlle LCD panel or the viewfinder , • Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 ° , before attempfng to rotate it , 23
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• Always rotate rite LCD panel vertically into place , before closing it or pushktg it flat against the side of the camcorder , • Always fully close rite LCD panel until it clicks securely , • Be careful not rx _ leave the LCD , viewfinder or lens exposed rx _ diseet sunlight outdoors or in a window . Doing so could cause damage . • Bright light f ' , dlktg on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it difficult for you rx _ view rite image , In this case , switch rx _ using rite viewt _ nder , You are also able _ adjust the brightness of the scxcen ( see " Adjusting the LCD screen " below ) You cart adjust rite brightness of rite LCD 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 bfighmess of " the LCD does not _ ( ffectthat of " the recorded images or the viewt ] rider , About tim LCI ) Screen The LCD screen built in _ ) this camcorder is a high precision product However , small black dots or bright points of light 0ext , blue or gmett ) may appear constattfly on rite LCD scxeett This is not a malfmtcfion of the LCD screen artd they are not recorded on the tape ( F _ ective dots : more than 99 99 % ) 24
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When you rum rite LCD panel so that it iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii " ii'i " i _ iiiiiiiii _ ii " iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii faces rite same disection as the lens , you can watch yeurself during recording or let your subject menitor iiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii recording , The viewfinder is ' also iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii ac _ vated when the panel is in this positien , ( Adjust fire view : fieder , _ ] 24 ) * You can cheese the display style , reversed ( mJrrer on ) or net ( mirror o # ) , The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you chock . MENU _ DISPrSEruP _ _ ' _ 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 torned on : • REC PAUSE REC EJECT [ _ NO mtrd q El < < < < Recording to el - memory mtrd J Self - timer ( [ & 368 ) • These attd ' all ether indicators appear normally in the ¥ iew : finder , 25
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17 _ , 1 • m , 3 You can use the LCD screen for _ nstant , on - tlte - slx _ t playback . The camer _ rder also plays back the sound track via the built - in speaker ( [ . . _ 2129 ) , * When you play back a tape , you can Nso close the LCD panel with its scyeen side facing up . . When you're using the view : finder to view playback , clo _ the LCD panel , 27oplay back your recordktgs on a 2W , see p , 30 . To use the wireless controller , see p . 45 , [ ] Nolo : • To avoid accidental recording , make sure that you slide the mb on the cas _ tte so that it exposes the hole ( the switch position is usuNly labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF ) , I . 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 . 3 , Load the cassette . 4 , 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 forward ) button , • 27ow _ ed the tape backwards , stop playback and press the _ ( rewind ) buttom • N the playback picture is rough ( mosaic - l _ ke noise ) , clean the v _ dee heads using a Canon DVM - CL Dig _ tui Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a eernmercially available dig _ tui v _ deo head cleaning cassette , 2B
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Playback pause Press the II ( pause ) button , To resume noruml playback , press ] t again , mr press the _ " ( play ) button , The camcorder automaticaily goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes ' playback pause , Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 11,5 times normal speed , press and hold the _ ' ( Nst forward ) button during norrmd playback or press and hold the _ ( fast fbrward ) button during norrmd fast Iorw + mL Rewind playback For reverse playback at about : : , 5 times normal speed , press and hold the ( rewind ) butten during normal playback or press and hold the _ 0 ' ew ] nd ) button during normal rewind . Franle Advance To play back frame 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 Ib button to return to normal playback , • The camcorder aUtolnaticaily returns rx _ playback ' , ffter alxmt 30 seeeeds of slow playback . Slaw Reverse Playback To play back _ n reverse at about : / 5 normal speed , press the - / ' 411 button and riten the SLOW | _ button during norrmd playback . Press the PLAY Ib button to return to normal playback , • The camcorder automatically returns to xl reverse playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback . 27
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Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed , press rite - / 4111 button during norrmd forward playback . Press the PLAY I1 _ button to return to nomml for _ ' ard playback . • The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after 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 II 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 audio during special playback , 28
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The eamcorder has a built - in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside fire picture during tape playback , The built - in speaker is monaural . : 1 Adjust the speaker wflume by turning the selector dial . • Tllrn the selector dial up to increase the volume , and down to lower the volume , • A bar appears in the display to indicate the curt'ant volume , It disappears in 4 seeartds , • You can turn off the voNme completely by mining the selector dial down until OFF appears , [ ] Notes : • Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is 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 PLAY ( MV450i : PLAY ( VCR ) ) mode or TAPE CAIvIERA iltode . The volume level is the same regardless of mode , • The levels you adjust for the built - in speaker and headphones are memorized separately . The camer _ rder remembers your levels even if you turn the eameorder off and back on again . • The speaker turns oft + when you use headphones , 29
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You can connect the carncorder to a TV or VCR in order _ play back your recordings , You will need to attach a [ x _ wer source m the carncorder ( [ 22 ] 10 ) . Power oil " ' all devices befbre starting the connections , See your TV or VCR instruction m _ nual fbr _ rther details , 17 II • m [ 3 Through the menu , the carncorder's AV / headphone terminal can be switched to function as either rite AV ter _ rfinN or rite headphone termJnM , [ I _ l ± Yd I I : Jl ' - A + d m 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 . Using the headplmnes • Make sure you switch rite AV / headphones terminal m PHONES before using headphones . _ the AV / headphones termin _ is not switched to PHONES before you use rite hemtphones , noise will come out from the hemtphones . 3O
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Fer higher picazve quality , we rexx _ mmendplaying back _ onlings ort a TV with art S ( S _ ) tenrfimfl . i + When connecti . ng for playback on a ' IW scxeen , make sure the AV / he ' , gtphene terminal is switched _ AX _ lI PHONES appears in rite d _ splay , sw _ tch the terra , Hal , • U _ 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 carncerder to a VCR , set rite _ nput _ lector on the VCR to LINE . 32
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NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN o When connecting for playback on a TV screen , make sure the AV / beadphone _ m _ ' m = • terminal is switched to AV , If " PHONES appears in the display _ switch tbe ter _ rfimfl . • Connect the camcorder using the ST _ 250N Stereo Video Cable . Connect the _ to white plug to the white audio terminel L ( left ' ) . Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal 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 audio terminals are connected , It " the sound from rite TV speakers is picked up by rite microphone , an unpleasant high - pitched squeel , celled feedback , may be produced . 33
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For ma × imum stabil _ ty _ grip the camcorder _ n your right necessary support rite camcorder with your left hand , _ , ¥ 1th practice , you fll be able to operate the controls by touch , without taking your eye off the action . \ / hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body , _ _ ii _ ii ] + " To prevent any unwanted movement , you can mount rite camcorder on a tripod , ( + . _ rany flat surface at a suitable height ) and operate it w _ th rite wireless controller , • When you are using a tripod , be careful 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 , Leave some space ott the side of rite frame ritat the subject _ s J facing or moving towards , Don't cut oft + the top of rite subject's he ' , gt , aed don't cut people off at the neck , hips or knees ( ynove a little bit above or below ) . Watch out for distracting objects in rite backgmued , 34
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Instead of zooming while _ rding try Long shot to choose your picture attgle before you begin , A good way to tell a story with video is to begin w ] rit a long shot that establishes rite situation and then move Medium shot ] n with medium shots and close - ups m show the details , Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot . Close - up Remember that any eamcorder movement or change lit picture angle should have a definite purpose . Avoid unnecessm'y or hNf - hearted movements . Use pans to yecord a landscape or iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ ii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii fblMw a moving subject , Decide the iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ i ° iiiii _ ii • " iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ¸ iii _ iiii , _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii area you want 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 after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from rite waist . Hold rite fin _ image for a few sex _ nds before you stop recording , Tilt rite camcorder up to exaggerate rite iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ ii ' _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii heightotipntorooffdruiactetibtouosniurlbditjieenCgt . sufTbojireltacttesdxtoahwmenpbleo , ftrtoommas , an _ , _ . ; , 35
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With most carn , x _ rders even rite slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording . However , rite MV450 / MV45tJi's image stabilizer ' allows you to obtain steady recordings even at h _ glt magnification , F MENU / * e _ M , S _ TU _ _ ) _ , MAG _ _ . o _ , o _ L ' re turn the image stabilizer off , open the menu and select CAM . SET g : 2 UP . Then select IMAGE S . _ i ) ) , set it to OF _ ' and close the menu . • The ( _ 1 _ m ) ark 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 is mounted on a tripod . ' , The image stabilizer is not as effective as usu ' , fl during the Low L ] ghI mode , 36
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Many of rite camcorder's advgnced fu _ ctions am _ legte _ from metros w _ ficlt appem " in fire d _ splay , " l _ tere gre 4 fr / _ i _ l rll _ ttllS : CAM . MENU Camera menu ( [ . _ 39 ) PLAY MF2qU ( M450i : VCR MENU ) ( _ 412 ) C , C & M . MENU Card camera menu ( _ 42 ) C , PLAY MENU Card play menu ( _ 43 ) ° c _ U . _ NU _ + _ MV450 MV450i V _ R _ ET LIPI _ DISF _ . $ Er p 8Y , _ TEMI _ ' EETL FIN l _ AN , gEr LIP _ g O PLAY MENU ( MV450i : VCR MENU ) 1 _ + ( _ ) PLAY _ ENLI _ ELr i _ ET _ A _ D SET LIP _ AED O _ EN . DIS ? , $ ET LIP $ ySTENU _ ÷ 4 _ ET N . c . c _ . MEN _ U + 0 C . PLAY MENU _ " 1 " ( _ ) _ , _ LAY MENU I _ EL , _ ET DI _ , _ ET UP 37
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1 . q [ llrn the POWER switch and the TAPE / CARD switch to the desired settings . 2 . Press the MENU button to open the menu . • One of ' _ te main menus appears , according to tile settings of fire TAPE / CARD switch and rite POWER switch , 1llrn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu . : : 13 . _ 4 , I _ T . SS the selector dial in to select . The submertu appuars , q [ llrn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired function . 6 , Press the selector dial in to select . • The _ nctien _ nd its settings only appear , 7 , 1llrn the sdec , tor dial and move the arrow to the desired setting . • It " you are setting a funetien other than ritewhite 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 m _ nu + • Selecting ' _ RETURN rakes you back one m _ nu , or closes the main menu , • Items ritat are unawilable , due to the rape or c _ , ts'dsituation or the settings of other m _ nu items , appear in purple , • You may often find it convettJent to use the wireless eontreller to move around rite menus , Press its MENU button to open / close the metro _ utduse the a _ ' ow keys in place of turning the _ lector dial , Push rite SET button to select . 38
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, Pmssktg tlte starffsmp burton or the PHOTO button will close tlte menu and start recording . • You can display rite menus on a connected TV screen by 0 . ruling " IN " SCREEN ( [ 212114 ] ) on through the menu or usktg rite wireless controller's TV SCREEN button . See p , 30 for TV hookup instrucNons , T _ l to appyopriate page fbr a detailed explanation of each _ nction . • CAM . MENU SW _ to to Set the PO _ 3 , rER switch m and the TAPE ] CARD itch m . There are 5 submenus wRhkt the CAM . MENU , O To e _ , mlmix submenu CMd . MEHU , _ $ EL . _ SET i _ LOSEiiiiiiiiiiiiii To camera set up submenu 0 - _ ii _ s _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii CAMlSET UP 0 To VCR _ t up submenu _ - - - VCR SET UP e _ = _ DlSP , S £ T UP O To display set up submenu _ - - - SYSTEM _ RETURN 0 m . To system menu o _ , , ff Close main menu l Card mix submenu @ Mix type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2121H5 CARD MIX 100 - 000150 D 45 / @ Mix level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 212 ] 1 ] 6 @ - - - MIX TYRE * . , , CARD CHROMA MIX LEVEL . , , - _ + - - Camera set up submenu @ Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 73 rCAMrSET U _ _ SEL _ ET @ Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2 ] D . ZOCM . . . . . . 40x - - - @ @ Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . £ ] 36 _ ) - - - IMA _ E S . _ . ON 1 _ ; 9 . . . . . . . . OFF - - - @ @ ] 6 : 9 effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . . 22210 Q ) - - - Wa [ TE DAL . . . AUTC _ R _ TURH ® @ W1fte balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 76 ® Remm 39
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CAM . MENU , cont . 0 VCR set up submenu @ Rexx . _ rd mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 19 _ SEL _ ET " VCR SET UP . . . . . . _ SE _ Lu _ Wind so'inert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 67 ® - - _ ii _ £ i £ i £ i £ _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii . WIND SCREER OFF - - - ® _ ) ) Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 166 _ 0 - - - AUDIO MODE . . 1261t AVCPHONES . . . AV - - - @ _ : . 2 , AV or headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 30 _ - - - ÷ RETURN _ Retum 0 Display set up submenu DlSP . SET UP _ EL , _ SET _ Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . . L ] _ 4 5 _ M3tror mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . _ _ - 5 MIRROR . . . . . . ON - - 0 _ " _ 141 _ ¢ - - - TV SCREEN , . . . ON D / T DISPLAY OFF - - - - @ 6 _ Date / time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . 22151 = g 0 System submenu _ Wireless corttro ] ler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 46 SYSTEM : _ SEL , _ ETOSE i _ L _ Light - up buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 48 BUTTONLIGHT . ONBLUEm - - - @ _ ) ) Button light colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 48 _ m - LIGHT COLOR . BEEP . . . . . . . . ON - @ _ : . 2 , Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 20 _ m - T . ZORE / DST . . . . . D / TIME SET . . - - , - - - . . . . . - @ _ Time zone / _ m - _ RETURN Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 49 _ Date / time set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 51 _ Retum PLAY MENU ( MV450i : VCR MENU ) Set _ te POWER switch to _ ) and the TAPE / CARD switch to _ . There are 5 submenus . 0 To VCR set up submenu O To card set up submenu O m CARD S _ T UP 0 O To card operations submenu O - - CARD OPER , DISP . SET UP - - _ O To display _ t up submenu @ - - SYSTEMTURN _ RE O To system submenu O Close main menu 4O
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VCR set up submemt ( . _ Record mode * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . _ ] 9 VCR SET UP _ SEL , _ ET @ Output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2 _ 99 OUTPUT CR , , . L / R Om ( _ Audio dubbing * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 96 _ - - - AUDIO DUB , , . AUDI IN WIHD SCREEN , - - @ @ Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 67 ® - - - AUDIO MODE , . 12bit AV / PHONES , , . AV m - - @ @ Audio m _ xte * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 66 O - - - * RETURN @ AV or headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ 30 @ Remm * MV450 _ only 0 Card set up submenu CARD SET UP _ EEL , _ ET @ Image quNity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 102 _ g _ EOSE @ File numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 104 FILE NOS , , * . CONTIHUCUS - - ® @ Remm l Card operations submenu CARD OPER , _ EL , _ SET @ Copy from cassette to c _ , ml . [ . 2121711 _ LOSE _ Remm © - - _ ItETUFIN @ Display vet up submenu rDISP , SET UP _ SEL _ ET _ : _ Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 212124 @ D _ splays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 141 DISPLAYS , * . * ON - - - ® @ 6 - seocmd auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2180 _ - - - - SSEC . DATE * * * OFF DATA CODE * . . DATE [ TIEE - - @ Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 79 _ } - - - - D / TIME SEL . . DATE & TIME _ ETURN @ Date / time select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 78 @ Remm 41
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PLAY MENU ( MV4 . 50i : VCR MENU ) , cont . System s _ bmen _ _ } Wis'eless e _ ntroller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . 1 _ 46 SYSTEM _ SEL . _ ET _ CLOSE @ Light - up buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 48 OI _ HiH _ N _ NNNNN BUTTORLIGHT , ON UIE - @ _ I - LIGHT _ OLOR , BL @ Button light eolour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 48 BEEP . . . . . . . . ON I - @ _ I - * RETURN @ Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2o @ Return • C . CAM . MENU Set dte POWER switch to m and the TAPE / CARD switch to m . V . / " • There are 5 submenus l _ un the C , CAM , MENU , ; _ OTocarnera _ tupsubmenu TOcard set up submenu O e - _ ARDSETUP @ TOVCR set up submenu O : = g OlSP . SEUTP = 0 e - - - SYSTEM TOdisplay _ t up submenu 0 TO system submenu Close main menu @ 0 Camera set up s _ bmen _ UP @ Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 73 @ Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 21 @ Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 36 @ White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 76 @ Retum Card _ t up submenu CARD SET UP _ SEL . _ SET , _ , Image quahtT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 10 , - ( - % i _ LOSE @ File numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 21104 ( - - % FILE ROS , , . . _ ONTINUOUS - - q ) @ Return @ I - * RETURN 42
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I _ VCR set up submemt rVOR SET UP _ EL _ ET @ AV or headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 30 _ RETURN 0 Display set up submenu DISP , SET UP _ PL . _ OSETSE _ Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 212214 i _ L @ Mirror mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2122 ] 5 NIRROR . . . . . . ON - - - @ @ TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F . L ] 14 - 1 _ - - - TV 8GtEEH , , , OH , OFF DIT DISPLAY - - - @ @ Date ] time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 212151 ( _ - - - * RETURN @ Ream o _ . g System submenu _ ) Wireless conm _ ler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 215416 SYSTEM l _ } Light - up buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . L ] 48 @ Button light colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 21 _ 48 @ Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2120 D / TIME @ Time z _ tte / - * RETURN Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . ] 2349 Date ] time set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 215511 @ Ream _ • C . PLAY MENU Set the POWER switch to ( 1 _ ) and the TAPE / CARD switch to _ . There are 4 submenus within the C . PLAY MFANU . C , PLAY MENU _ SEL , _ ETEOSE To card operations submenu _ gC Qm _ _ ii _ _ _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii To VCR _ t up submetlu ¥ CR SET UP 0 O - - DISP . _ ET UP To display set up submenu _ YSTEM 0 Q - - ÷ RPTUlH To system submenu Close main menu 43
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C . PLAY MENU , cont . 0 Card operations sttbrnemt CARD GPER . _ SEL . _ SET " @ To linage protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ 111 @ To pdm mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LL ] 119 Qm _ PHINT MARK _ - _ 3 @ Copy from card to cassette , , , _ 118 @ - - - eOPY [ D * t _ I IMAGE ERASE - _ - _ @ Image erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 112 @ - - - FORaAT < " RETURN @ Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 120 ( _ ) Return VCR set up submenu , Z , Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . L ] 19 VGH SET UP @ AV or headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . 2S130 AVIPHONES , 9 , Return € RETURN = 8 , 0 Display set up subrnenu _ Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 24 ' DlSP , SET UP _ SEL . _ SETOSE i _ ! _ L _ ) ) Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L _ 141 DISPLAYS , . . , ON - - - ® _ Date / time select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 78 _ ' - - - D / TIHE SEL . , DATE G TIME _ RETURN @ _ ) Return 0 System submenu _ ) Wireless controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 46 rSYSTEM _ EL . _ SET i _ ! _ CLOSE _ ) Light - up button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2148 BUTTGHLIGHT * ON - - - ® _ Button light colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 48 ( _ - - - - LIGHT CGLGR , BLUE BEEP . . . . . . . . ON - - - ® _ Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2 ( 3 ( _ b - - - - _ , FIETURN _ Return 44
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The supplied wireless controller can operate the camcorder from a distance of up m 5 m ( 16 feet ' ) , Point it at the camcorder's remote sensor while you press the buttons . There are some functions that cannot be operated without the wireless controller : Special playback ( _ 2127 ) Photo / date s _ h ( _ 2181 ) Zero set memory ( Eli 82 ) Audio mix ( E . £ 9 ] 8 ) AV inert ( _ 90 : IvIV450i rudy ) Audio dubbing ( E2 [ 2193 ) Data code ( _ 78 ) o _ . _ - Insert t _ ' o AA batteries following the and @ markings . Be careful not m l reverse rite polarity of the batteries . [ ] 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 to direct sunlight , or in hot or humid places , • When the batteries run out , replace them both together . • If the wireless controller doesn't work , see p + 47 , 45
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27oprevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby , there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting , The wireless ernttmller and the cameorder have m be set rx _ rite same mode in order to be er _ mpatible , The wireless controller and rite eameorder have been pre _ t to mode ] . N you change the mode on rite cameorder , be sure to change [ he mode on the wireless controller to rite same m _ xte . m Iml ÷ [ { i _ 1 : Mode ] MENU ( _ 37 ) _ + Y + TE _ _ _ L . _ MOT _ * * * e _ , Ili _ 2 : Mode 2 OFFg : _ : Sensor off = g 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 and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless e _ ntroller . Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button for mode l or the ZOOM T button for mode 2 . Continue to press simultaneously for over 2 seconds . • Be sure to _ t the wireless controller to the same mode as rite eameorder . 46
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If yotw wireless c _ ntroller isn't working : Make sure the carn _ rder and rite wireless con0 " oller are both set to rite same mode , Check rite m _ vde rite cam _ rder is set to by pushing any button 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
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The clear but0tms above ritz LCD panel light up when the eamcorder's power is on , or only when one of the buttons is presred , m _ ng it possible to play back cassettes when in dark surroundings . You can ' also change ritz eoleur in which they light up to blue , _ rquoise ( greenish blue ) or green . I I " , , I1 _ , Y4 I la W _ _ Y4 m MENU _ - sYsrE _ I ' ) , _ uttcNulaHt , cN = g ( _ 37 ) To change the setting , open the menu and sdect SYSTEM . Then sdect BUTTONLIGHT and set it to PUSH ON or OFF and close the menu . • ON : The buO , orts remain lit 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 few seconds , • OFF : Buttons do not light up , v MENU , . sYsrE _ ) ) / _ LfGsrCOLOR . BLUE L ( _ 371 To change the c _ lour from blue , open the menu and selet _ t SYSTEM . Then selet _ t LIGHT COLOR , set it to TURQUOISE or GREEN and close the menu . [ ] Note : • You cannot change LIGHT COLOR when BUTTON - LIGHT is set to PUSH 48 ON or OFF .
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The date and / or time display fbsns pan of the data code . You can choose to display or hide it during playback ( _ 78 ) , Set the date and time display when you first sPart using your camcorder . Install the backup battery before you begin ( _ ] 28 ) . * Before you start setting the date and time , select your home time zone frem the fllgl'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 now in daylight saving time , _ lect die time zone with the daylight saving time mark ! _ next m the area . 4 . Close the menu . 49
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No " T'imzeone No Tim8ZOEG [ ] LONDON [ ] WELLGTN ( We [ ] ington } [ ] PAF _ IS [ ] SAMOA [ ] CAlnO [ ] HONOLU ( Honolulu ) [ ] MOSCOW [ ] ANCHOI3 ( Anohomge _ [ ] DUBAI [ ] L . A . _ LosAr ' , _ eles } = g [ ] KAp _ , CHI [ ] DENVErl [ ] DACCA [ ] CHICAGO [ ] BANGKOK [ ] N . Y . ( New York _ [ ] H . KONG ( Ho _ g Kong ) [ ] CARACAS [ ] TOKYO [ ] RIO _ Riode J _ neiro ) [ ] 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 of days in a month and leap year . 5O
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After you set the date and time , the date / time and home time zone will be displayed fbr about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on . ME [ _ NU37 ( ) _ ' _ Y _ T _ a _ _ ' D ; TlaE SET . , 12 : . J _ A1 H . _ 01 1 . Open the menu and select SYSTEM . 2 . Select D [ FIMLE SET . • The year display staff . s to flash . 3 . ' htrn the selector dial up and down to change the year . Press the dlal in to move to another part of the display . • Once you move from the year , the next part of the display starts flashing . _ " 4 . Set the month , day , hours , and minutes in the same way . € ii _ , 5 . Press the MLENU button when finished , and to start the dock . [ ] Notes : • To make a change m part of the date attd time , press the selector dial in at step 3 to move to the 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 . You can ehocse to display or hide the date arid time display during recording , When the date attd time display is _ t to ON , the date and time show in the lower left - hand comer of the display but the time zone disappears in about 4 seoc _ nds . The large , 4 - sexx _ ed display will no longer appear when you turn on the power , It is not automatically superimposed on your m / , _ rdings . MENU _ r * D [ S _ , S [ T UP _ k _ _ * D ; T DISPLA ¥ . @ _ ( _ 37 ) To turn it on , open the menu and select DISP . SE'r UP . Then select D / ' r DISPLAY , set it to ON and close the menu . 51
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To take still images on a memory card , see p . 105 , You can record still pictures like a photograph , The camcorder records the picture and sound m tape fur several seconds , The exposure is autotrmticaily adjusted , Copy still photos automatically m a memory card ( _ 21 ] ] 7 ) fur transfer m a PC for ffrmge enhancement and printout , . - Mso , s _ tarfingyour shooting with a still photo makes it easy m find the begimling again later with the Photo Search _ nction ( _ [ 2181 ) , = g 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 seconds * . During tiffs 0me the camcorder ' also records the sound , and tile display shows the sail picture , • A counter display appears , and counts up as the carncorder records tile picture , • Tile carncorder reds to record , pause mode , 52
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[ During record pause mode l 1 . Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it : • " PHOTO " flashes at rite bottom right of display , • Exposure is locked , • During autofbcus 0 flashes whke in rite display as rite eamcorder ' adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to take the still picture , • If the subject is unsuitable for aumfoeus ( _ . 1134 ) , rite eameorder may not be able to focus , and @ may continue m flash white in the display . Continue to hMd rite PHOTO button halfway down , then press the FOCUS button and adjust the focus manually with rile selector diM , • If you are using maanM focus ( _ 75 ) , the @ mark starts as a eontinous green mark . Focus with rite selector dial . 2 . Press the 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 to record pause mode , ff [ ] Notes : • The cameorder automatically returns to rex _ M pause mede after recording a still image for approximately 6 _ conds * , ff you turn rite POWER switch to OFF during that time , the carncorder will respond only after recording is er _ mplete . • The wireless con _ ' oller's PHOTO button has no ladf - way setting . Press rite button _ lly and rite eameorder immediately takes the " photo " . • Only take ' _ photos " where it is bright enough m see the image in rite display , * 8 _ conds in NSP or INLP recording mode . 53
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When the camcorder is in record pause mode , you can ure rexx _ rd search m play the tape fbrwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or resume recording , This is use _ whert you wartt _ add a new reene to a previously used cassette . By using record rearch , you can ensure a smooth , noire - free join between rite new scene attd the old one . 1 . Press and hold the REC SEARCH + or - button on the camc _ rder while you check the picture in the display . • The + button plays the recording forwards and rite - button plays it backwards . = g 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 next scene , without producing arty noise in the picture , 1 . Press and release the " _ J ( record review ) button while you check the picture in the display . • The carner _ rder rewinds the tape , plays back the last few se _ nds , and returns to record pause mode , [ ] Note : • Noise may appear on rite screen when you play the tape backwards , 54
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The camcorder provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs , They use different combinations of earocorder settings in order to adjust rite exposure and other functions to march the recording situation , * For sirople point - and - shoot operation , select the Easy Reer _ rding program . Slide rite program _ lector m the Z position , . For nor _ rml shooting _ 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 Ca " AE ( auto exposure ) pmgraros . Availability of functions in each recording program l Position of _ program sclcgt , er Recording V - ( Easy Auto Sports P _ ' alt Spoflighl Sand & Ix _ w Program Rccording _ Snow Light Shuttca " Spc £ zl O A Focns A O White balarme O AE Shift X O X O ImagesrabiD _ ( 0S £ _ l , _ : ON O Digital c . ffcxt , s X O 16 : 9 X O O : Av ' _ ablc X : No _ available A : Automate ; _ on only 55
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1 . Slide the program selector to [ ] ( program AE ) mode . 2 . Press the selector dial in to display the program menu . 3 . _ [ llrn the selector dial to move the arrow up or down the display . 4 . Press the selector dial in to selet _ t the desired program . • The program will appear _ n the d _ splay , 5 . Press the start / stop button to begin recording . [ ] 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 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 = g carncorder returns to the Auto mode , • When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a verdcM l _ ght bar ( " smear " ) to appear . Th _ s _ s a normal feature of camcorders , 56
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The simplest way _ ) use rite camcorder is with rite program selector set to rite _ position , The carncorder will take care of fbcus , exposure and other adjustments , leaving you free to point and shoot . This is the same as the Easy Recording program , except that you now have the option of using arty of the carn _ rder's manuN _ nctions . This prognram is use _ l for recerding high - speed l 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 , 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 range and rite telephoto end , Focus manually for rrmximum accuracy , and be care _ when recording action scenes , as this program may cause fast moving objects to shudder , 57
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This progrmn is designed for recording spotlit scenes , such as on a stage . The exposure is automatically adjusted for glare - free rex _ rdktgs of subjects lit by a er _ ncantzated light source . I Use this program in places where the background is so bright that rite subject appears underexposed in the display I a sunny beach or ski resort , fbr example . You may notice some shudder when recording m _ . _ ving subjects , = g 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 , Picture qu ' , dity will nN be as g _ . _ d as in normal lighting cottditkuts , and autof _ cus may not work as well as usual . 58
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Use rite camcorder's digital effects for more interesting productions . • Faders : Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black ( [ . _ 60 ) . Fade Trigger , Vertical Wipe , Horizontal Wipe , Mosaic Fade * • Effects : Add flawmr m your recordings ( _ 2 ] 61 ) . . _ t , Black and White , Sepia , Mosaic • Multi - inmge Screen : Divides flte display m show 4 , 9 or 16 still photos . Has 4 transition speed options : Nst , moderate , slow and manual ( _ 264 ) . • Available in TAPE PLAY ( MV450i : PLAY ( VCR ) ) m _ xte only . Availability of digital effects by mode TAPE TAPE PLAY CARD CARD PLAY CAMERA PHOTO / MV4 5Oi : / MV4 5Oi : PLAY ( VCR ) ) CAMERA PLAY . ( VCR ) ) Faders 0 X O X iZ Effects 0 O O 0 _ Z Multi - image 0 0 O 0 _ Z Scrt _ ect © : Availabk , X : Not availaNe • The types of digital effects you are able to u _ depends on the setting of the TAPE / CARD switch , the POWER switch and the recording program , [ ] Notes : • _ , 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 continues to flash , • DigitM effects operated during TAPE PLAY ( _ vIV450i : PLAY ( VCR ) ) mode are not recorded on _ the origitafl tape . • DigitM effects can be added to another tape when dubbing using the AV out terminai ( TAPE PLAY ( MV450i : PLAY ( VCR ) ) mode ) , but not the DV out terminal . • You cannot operate digital effects while photo / date searching , • It " you slide the program selec'tor to Z ( Easy Recording ) while the digital effect display is flashing , it will disappear from the display and reappear when you return to [ ] ( program ? d _ ) mode , , The digital effect display will flash for 2 seconds after setting , even if DISPLAYS is set m OFF in the menu . 59
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Effects Sepia ( SEPIA ) Mosaic Makes 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
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Digital effects can be set with rite _ mtrols on tim body of the camcorder or the wireless controller , Pressing rite _ buttons on tim wireless controller _ rrespond to turning the selector dim up and down , and pressing rite SET button _ rresponds to pressing the selector dial in . Sound and i ] crmgefade together . _ Wlten operating feders in TAPE CAMERA mode make sum the program relector _ , _ is set to IN . m = g , ¢ [ Select fader ] 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 display , [ Federo / off ] 5 . Press the ON / OFF button . * The name of your selection stops flashing , . Each time you press the ON / OFF button , the chosen fader is activated ( display lights continuously ) or deactivated ( display flashes ) . B2