User manual CANON MV900

[. . . ] PUB. DIE-253 English Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual English Introduction Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Mini Digital Video Cassette Additional Information PAL Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 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: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom. 2 Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890. [. . . ] Press the start/stop button. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. To cancel the self timer, select ( ) [SELF TIMER OFF] in step 2 above. Once the countdown has begun, you can also press the start/stop button to cancel the self-timer. The self-timer will be canceled when you turn off the camcorder. Advanced Functions Recording 47 Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) You can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1. 5 times. MENU ( 33) VCR SETUP REC MODE STD PLAY 1. Set ( ) it to [STD PLAY] or [LONG PLAY] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the menu. Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape, picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted. If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, the playback picture may become distorted and the time code may not be written correctly. If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital device on this camcorder, or vice versa, picture and sound may become distorted. 48 Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode You can record sound in two audio modes--16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new sound later with another editing device. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality. E MENU ( 33) AUDIO SETUP AUDIO MODE 12bit 1. Set ( ) it to [16bit] or [12bit] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the menu. The selected audio mode is displayed for approximately 4 seconds. Wind Screen The camcorder reduces the wind noise automatically (only when recording audio with the built-in microphone). However, you can turn off the wind screen when recording indoors, or when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible. Advanced Functions Recording MENU ( 33) AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO 1. Set ( ) it to [OFF] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the menu. " " appears when you turn the wind screen off. 49 Using an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. MIC terminal Open the terminal cover You can connect almost any stereo microphone equipped with a Ø 3. 5 mm plug but the audio level will be different than with the built-in microphone. 50 Using Digital Effects Faders ( 52) Wipe (WIPE) Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. Fade Trigger (FADE-T) E Corner Wipe (CORNER) Jump (JUMP) Flip (FLIP) Puzzle (PUZZLE) Advanced Functions Recording Zigzag (ZIGZAG) Beam (BEAM) Tide (TIDE) 51 Effects ( 53) Sepia (SEPIA) Art (ART) Add flavor to your recordings. Black and White (BLK&WHT) Mosaic (MOSAIC) Ball (BALL) Cube (CUBE) Wave (WAVE) Color Mask (COLOR. ) Mirror (MIRROR) Selecting a Fader In mode, set the program selector to * * Not available if the TV type is set to [NORMAL TV]. . MENU ( 33) D. EFFECT OFF 1. Select ( ) a setting option, press ( ) and close the menu. The symbol of the selected fader will appear on screen. Fade in: In record pause mode, press the D. EFFECTS button and begin recording by pressing the start/stop button. 52 Fade out: During recording, press the D. EFFECTS button and pause recording by pressing the start/stop button. The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the D. EFFECTS button. Fade in: In playback pause mode, press the D. EFFECTS button and begin playback by pushing the joystick ( ) towards / . Fade out: During playback, press the D. EFFECTS button and pause playback by pushing the joystick ( ) towards / . The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the D. EFFECTS button. Selecting an Effect In mode, set the program selector to * * Not available if the TV type is set to [NORMAL TV]. . MENU ( 33) D. EFFECT OFF Advanced Functions Recording 1. Select ( ) a setting option, press ( ) and close the menu. The symbol of the selected effect will appear on screen. 4. Press the D. EFFECTS button. · The symbol of the selected effect will turn green. [. . . ] 14 ­ 18 16 12 E Backup battery is inserted the wrong way. 12 Pressing the start/stop button will not start recording. Camcorder is turned off. Cassette is protected (" flashes on the screen). 18 13 13 75 18 Camcorder is set to a mode other than the mode. Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar (smear) to appear. When recording near loud sound (such as fireworks, drums or concerts), sound may become distorted or may not be recorded in the actual sound level. [. . . ]