Canon MV 20 - Getting Started

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Important Usage Instructions2
Changing the Fuse2
Changing the Plug2
Contents3
Getting Started4
Introduction5
Digital Video5
Progressive Scan CCD5
Dubbing5
Powering Your Camcorder6
Connecting the Camera to a Mains Outlet6
Charging and Attaching the Battery Packs7
Compact Power Adapter8
Loading a Cassette9
Loading and Unloading9
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure10
Handling Cassettes10
Basic Recording11
Before You Start Recording11
To Record11
When You Have Finished Recording12
Changing the Recording Mode13
About the Power Switch Lock Lever13
Confirmation/Warning Beeps14
Demonstration Mode14
Zooming15
12X Optical Zoom15
48X Digital Zoom15
Using the LCD Screen16
Open the LCD Screen16
Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen16
Adjusting the LCD Screen17
Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording18
Indicators When Mirror Is Selected19
Built-In Speaker19
Playing Back a Cassette20
Other Playback Modes21
Playback Pause21
Fast Forward Playback21
Rewind Playback21
Special Playback22
Frame Advance22
Frame Reverse22
Slow Forward Playback22
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen23
Tips for Making Better Videos26
Holding the Camera26
Using a Tripod26
Composition26
Picture Angle27
Camera Moves27
Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer off28
Selecting from the Menus29
Camera Menu29
Play Menu30
Dubbing Menu30
Set up Menu30
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp32
Inserting Batteries32
Setting the Remote Sensor Mode33
Turning off the Tally Lamp34
Setting the Date and Time35
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time35
Setting the Clock37
Setting the Display Style37
Date and Time Display38
Six-Second Auto Date38
Taking Still Pictures39
Recording in Progressive Scan Mode41
Searching and Reviewing While Recording42
Record Search42
Record Review42
Using the Various Recording Programs43
Setting the Program AE Mode43
Easy Recording44
Auto44
Sports44
Portrait45
Spot Light45
Sand & Snow45
Low Light45
Using Digital Effects46
Faders46
Fade Trigger46
Wipe46
Art47
Black and White47
Sepia47
Mosaic47
Multi-Image Screen48
Operating Faders and Effects48
Reactivating Faders49
Operating the Multi-Image Screen50
Adding Digital Effects During Playback51
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Audio Recording53
Selecting the Audio Mode53
External Microphone and Headphones53
Attaching the Optional Docking Unit53
Wind Screen54
Setting the Self-Timer55
Adjusting Exposure Manually56
Exposure Lock56
Exposure Adjustment56
Shutter Speed57
Concerning Shooting in Fluorescent Lighting58
Guidelines58
Recommended Shutter Speeds58
Adjusting Focus Manually59
Focus Lock59
Manual Focus59
Setting the White Balance60
Displaying Data Code62
Searching the Tape64
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position65
The Dubbing Function66
Preparing for Dubbing66
Setting the Camera to Control Your VCR67
Using the Dubbing Function for the First Time68
Preparations & Setting up68
Setting Recorder69
Recorder70
Dubbing to a VCR71
Cut in and Cut out Adjustments72
Setting the Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments72
Simple Editing to a VCR74
Preparations74
Basic Editing74
Remote Terminal74
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment75
DV Terminal/Connections75
Copyright Signal77
Recording over Existing Scenes78
A/V Insert Editing78
The Tape in the Camera78
The Playback Tape78
Audio Dubbing80
To Connect the External Microphone80
Preparing the Camera83
Adjust the Viewfinder83
Prepare the Lens Cap83
Fasten the Grip Belt83
Notes on Using the Batteries84
Charging and Recording Times84
How Much Power Is Left?84
When to Recharge84
Taking Care of the Battery Pack85
Charging the Backup Battery85
Storing the Battery Pack85
Recycling the Internal Rechargeable Battery86
Setting the Audio MIX87
Selecting Audio Output Channels88
Maintenance89
Cautions89
Storage90
Viewfinder90
Lcd90
Camera Body and Lens90
Using the Camera Abroad91
Power Sources91
TV Playback91
Condensation92
Protecting the Camera from Condensation92
What Happens When Condensation Is Detected92
Troubleshooting93
Recording/Playback93
System Diagram97
Optional Accessories98
Battery Packs98
Car Battery Adapter98
Finding Your Way Around103
Screen Displays106
Turning off the LCD Screen Displays106
Time Code109
Recording Reminder109
Caution Phrases110
Specifications111
Index112

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