Canon MV 30 - Important Usage Instructions; General Warnings and Cautions; Fuse and Plug Information

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Important Usage Instructions2
Changing the Fuse2
Changing the Plug2
A.C. Power Cord Connection2
Contents3
Getting Started4
Symbols4
Digital Video5
Progressive Scan CCD5
LCD Screen5
Optical Image Stabilizer5
Finding Your Way Around6
Powering Your Camcorder9
Connecting the Camera to a Mains Outlet9
Charge a Battery Pack9
Attaching and Charging the Battery Packs10
CA-560 Compact Power Adapter11
Specifications11
Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit12
Loading a Cassette14
Loading and Unloading14
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure15
Handling Cassettes15
Cassette Memory15
Basic Recording16
Before You Start Recording16
To Record16
When You Have Finished Recording17
Changing the Recording Mode18
16:918
Confirmation/Warning Beeps19
Demonstration Mode19
Zooming20
12 Optical Zoom20
48 Digital Zoom20
Using the LCD Screen21
Open the LCD Screen21
Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen21
Adjusting the LCD Screen22
About the LCD Screen22
Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording23
Built-In Speaker and Headphone Terminal24
Playing Back a Cassette25
Other Playback Modes26
Playback Pause26
Fast Forward Playback26
Rewind Playback26
Special Playback27
Frame Advance27
Frame Reverse27
Slow Forward Playback27
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen28
If Your TV (or VCR) Has a SCART Terminal28
If Your TV (or VCR) Has an S (S1) - Video Input Terminal29
If Your TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals29
Tips for Making Better Videos31
Holding the Camera31
Using a Tripod31
Composition31
Picture Angle32
Camera Moves32
Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer off33
Selecting from the Menus34
Camera Menu34
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp37
Inserting Batteries37
Setting the Remote Sensor Mode38
Turning off the Tally Lamp39
If Your Wireless Controller Isn't Working39
Setting the Date and Time40
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time40
Setting the Clock42
Date and Time Display42
Recording in Progressive Scan Mode43
Using the Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder44
Taking Still Pictures45
During Record Mode45
During Record Pause Mode45
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography47
Flash Charging47
Using the VL-3 Video Light48
Using the DM-50 Microphone49
Searching and Reviewing While Recording50
Record Search50
Record Review50
Using the Various Recording Programs51
Availability of Functions in each Recording Program51
Setting the Program AE Mode52
Easy Recording53
Auto53
Sports53
Portrait53
Spotlight54
Sand & Snow54
Low Light54
Using Digital Effects55
Availability of Digit Effects in Camera Modes55
Faders57
Fade Trigger57
Wipe57
Scroll57
Art58
Black and White58
Sepia58
Mosaic58
Operating Faders59
Set Fader59
Fader On/Off59
Operating Effects60
Set Effect60
Effect On/Off60
Using the Multi-Image Screen61
Operating the Multi-Image Screen61
Set Multi-Image Screen61
Multi-Image Screen On/Off61
Audio Recording63
Selecting the Audio Mode63
External Microphone63
Wind Screen64
Setting the Self-Timer65
For Movie65
Adjusting Exposure Manually67
Exposure Lock67
Exposure Adjustment67
Shutter Speed68
Guidelines for Shooting Using High Shutter Speeds69
Recommended Shutter Speeds When Shooting69
Adjusting Focus Manually70
Focus Lock70
Manual Focus70
Setting the White Balance71
Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data73
Selecting Date/Time73
Setting the Date Code74
Six-Second Auto Date75
Searching the Tape76
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position77
The Dubbing Function78
Preparing for Dubbing78
Setting the Camera to Control Your VCR79
Using the Dubbing Function for the First Time80
Preparations & Setting up80
Setting Recorder81
Recorder82
Dubbing to a Vcr83
Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments84
Setting the Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments84
How to Calculate the Best Adjustment for the Cut-In and Cut-Out85
Simple Editing to a VCR86
Preparations86
Basic Editing86
LANC Terminal86
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment87
DV Terminal/Connections87
Dubbing to the Camera88
Copyright Signal89
Recording over Existing Scenes - A/V Insert Editing90
The Tape in the Mv30I91
The Playback Tape91
Audio Dubbing93
To Cancel an External Microphone93
Setting the Audio MIX96
Selecting Audio Output Channels97
Preparing the Camera98
Adjust the Viewfinder98
Prepare the Lens Cap98
Fasten the Grip Belt98
Attach the Shoulder Strap99
Notes on Using the Batteries100
Charging and Recording Times100
How Much Power Is Left?100
When to Recharge101
Taking Care of the Battery Pack101
Installing the Backup Battery102
Maintenance103
Cautions103
Storage104
Viewfinder104
Lcd104
Camera Body and Lens104
Using the Camera Abroad105
Power Sources105
TV Playback105
Condensation106
Protecting the Camera from Condensation106
What Happens When Condensation Is Detected106
Troubleshooting107
System Diagram110
Optional Accessories111
Screen Displays115
Turning off the LCD Screen Displays115
Caution Phrases119
Index121

Canon MV 30 - Important Usage Instructions; General Warnings and Cautions; Fuse and Plug Information

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