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Canon MV 3 User Manual

Canon MV 3
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Canon MV 3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
FocusAuto / Manual
MicrophoneStereo
BatteryLithium-ion
TypeCamcorder
Sensor1/6-inch CCD
LCD Screen2.5 in
ViewfinderColor
Recording MediaMini DV
Image StabilizationElectronic
Exposure ControlAuto
White BalanceAuto
InterfaceIEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Image Sensor Size1/6"
Screen Size2.5 in

Summary

Important Usage Instructions

Getting started

Finding Your Way Around the Camera

Powering Your Camcorder

Connecting the camera to a mains outlet

Instructions for connecting the camcorder to a power outlet using the power adapter.

Charging and attaching the battery packs

Loading a Cassette

Loading and unloading the cassette

Step-by-step guide for inserting and removing video cassettes from the camcorder.

Protecting tapes from accidental erasure

Basic Recording

To record

Instructions on how to start recording a video.

Changing the recording mode (SP/LP)

16:9 (Widescreen TV recording)

Zooming

10x optical zoom

Details on using the camera's 10x optical zoom lens.

40x digital zoom

Explanation of the camera's 40x digital zoom capability.

Using the LCD Screen

Changing the angle of the LCD screen

Instructions on adjusting the LCD screen's position and angle.

Adjusting the LCD screen

Playing Back a Cassette

Special playback

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen

Attaching the DU-300 Docking Unit

Steps for connecting the DU-300 Docking Unit to the camera for TV output.

DU-300 Docking Unit

If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S1)-video)

Guide for connecting the camera to a TV/VCR with a SCART terminal.

If your TV (or VCR) has an S1 -video input terminal

If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals

Turning the Image Stabilizer Off

Using the Menus

Selecting from the Menus

Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp

When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode)

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the time zone/daylight saving time

How to set the camera's time zone and daylight saving time.

Setting the clock

Date and time display

How to display or hide the date and time during recording.

Recording in Progressive Scan Mode

Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette

Transferring Still Images to a PC with the FR-100 (optional)

Searching and Reviewing While Recording

Using the Various Recording Programs

Setting the program AE mode

Easy Recording

Auto

Sports

Portrait

Spotlight

Sand & Snow

Low Light

Using Digital Effects

Operating faders

Operating effects

Using the Multi-Image Screen

Audio Recording

External microphone and headphones

Connecting external microphones and headphones for audio recording.

Setting the Self-Timer

Adjusting Exposure Manually

Exposure lock

How to lock the current exposure settings.

Exposure adjustment

How to manually adjust exposure brightness.

Shutter speed

Adjusting Focus Manually

Focus lock

How to lock the focus at a specific point.

Manual focus

Instructions for manually adjusting the camera's focus.

Setting the White Balance

For the indoor, outdoor or auto settings...

How to set white balance for different lighting conditions.

Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data (Data Code)

Selecting date/time

How to choose the date and time display format.

Setting the data code

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)

Editing to a VCR

Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment

Digital Video Dubbing

Process of dubbing video content between digital devices.

MV3i and MV3i MC

MV3i/MV3i MC Dubbing

Process of dubbing video content between digital devices.

Recording Over Existing Scenes - A/V Insert Editing (MV3i and MV3i MC only)

Preparations

Editing

Steps for performing A/V insert editing.

Audio Dubbing

Dubbing Process

Setting the Audio Mix

Selecting audio output channels

MultiMediaCard Introduction -MV3 MC and MV3i MC only-

Inserting and removing the MultiMediaCard

Selecting the recording quality

File numbers

Recording Still Images to a MultiMediaCard

Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image

Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image

Still Image Recording

Process of recording still images from another DV device.

Viewing Still Images

Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)

Erasing Still Images

To erase images singlly or all at once.

How to erase single or all still images.

Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix)

CARD CHROMA (Card chroma key)

Using Card Chroma for combining images with a blue background.

CARD LUMI (Card luminance key)

Using Card Lumi for combining images with luminance adjustments.

CAM. CHROMA (Camera chroma key)

Copying Still Images from a Cassette

Copying MMC Still Images to a Cassette

Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark)

Formatting a MultiMediaCard

Other Information and Precautions

MultiMediaCard operating precautions

Important precautions for using MultiMediaCards.

Preparing the Camera

Notes on Using the Batteries

Charging and recording times

Information on battery charging times and recording durations.

Installing the backup battery

Maintenance

Condensation

Troubleshooting

Recording/Playback

Troubleshooting common problems related to recording and playback.

Recording/Playback (Contd.)

MultiMediaCard operations MV3 MC and MV3i MC only

Optional Accessories

Screen Displays

Specifications

Menu at a Glance

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