PUB.DIE-252
Digital Video Camcorder
English
Instruction Manual
Introduction
Basic
Functions
Advanced
Functions
Editing
Using a
Memory Card
Digital
Video
Mini
Cassette
Direct Printing
PUB. DIE-245
Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic
version on PDF file). For further details refer to the
installation guide.
Digital Video Software
Instruction Manual
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Transferring
Images
• Digital Video Software
This instruction manual explains how to install the software, connect the
camcorder to computer, and download still images from disc or
memory card to computer.
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If you are using Windows operating system, use the supplied
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.
If you are using Macintosh operating system, use the supplied
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.
Additional
Information
PAL
Using this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon MV960/MV950/MV940/MV930. Please read this
manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should
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your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table (
119).
Change the display language before you begin ( 66).
Symbols and References Used in This Manual
: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
: Reference page number.
: Option or feature that applies or is available only with this model.
Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.
[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the
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Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you
have replaced the backup battery.
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Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
Operating modes (see below)
MENU
Menu item shown at its default
position
DATE/TIME SETUP
T.ZONE/DST PARIS
(
36)
1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.
The FUNC. menu will open. Continue the procedure with the
multi selector to open the setup menus.
Buttons and switches to be operated
2. With the multi selector select (
press ( ).
) the
icon and
3. Select (
press ( ). Then, select (
option and press ( ).
) the [DATE/TIME SETUP] menu and
) the [T.ZONE/DST]
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide
The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder’s operations and to select
and change setting options in menus.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right (
item or change settings.
,
) to select an
Press the joystick itself (
action.
) to save the settings or confirm an
The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You can
display the joystick guide to remind you of the joystick’s functions in each operating mode.
Recording movies:
Playing back movies:
Recording still images: Playing back still images:
EXP
EXP
FOCUS
FOCUS
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About the Operating Modes
The operating modes are determined by the position of the
switch and the TAPE/
CARD switch.
Operating
Modes
TAPE/CARD
Switch
Icon
Display
Operation
Switch
Recording movies on a
tape
CAMERA
21
29
(TAPE)
(CARD)
Playing movies from a
tape
PLAY
CAMERA
PLAY
Recording still images or
movies on a card
85,
89
Playing movies or viewing
still images from a card
92
: Function can be used in this mode.
: Function cannot be used in this mode.
Trademark Acknowledgments
•
is a trademark.
•
is a trademark.
• Windows® is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United
States and other countries.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks
of their respective companies.
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Table of contents
Introduction
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Using this Manual............................................................................................3
Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................7
Components Guide..........................................................................................8
Basic Functions
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................12
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ......................................................................15
Preparing the Camcorder ..............................................................................16
Using the Wireless Controller........................................................................17
Adjusting the LCD Screen .............................................................................18
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..........................................................19
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape.........................................................................21
Zooming.........................................................................................................25
Tips for Making Better Videos........................................................................28
Playback
Playing Back a Tape......................................................................................29
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................31
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................32
Advanced Functions
Menus and Settings.......................................................................................36
Recording
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................41
Adjusting the Exposure Manually ..................................................................45
Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................46
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................48
Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................49
Setting the Shutter Speed..............................................................................50
Using the LED Light.......................................................................................52
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................53
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ........................................................54
Audio Recording............................................................................................55
Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................56
Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................60
Playback
Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................61
Displaying the Data Code..............................................................................62
End Search....................................................................................................63
Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..............................................................64
Date Search...................................................................................................65
Other Functions
Changing the Display Language ...................................................................66
Other Camcorder Settings.............................................................................67
Editing
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device .................................................70
Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) .................72
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Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) ...................................73
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) ...75
Audio Dubbing..............................................................................................77
Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer ..............................................80
Using a Memory Card
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card.......................................................81
Selecting the Image Quality/Size...................................................................82
File Numbers .................................................................................................84
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card....................................................85
Recording Movies on a Memory Card...........................................................89
Selecting the Focusing Point.........................................................................91
Playing Back a Memory Card........................................................................92
Protecting Images..........................................................................................94
Erasing Images..............................................................................................95
Initializing a Memory Card.............................................................................96
Direct Printing
Printing Still Images.......................................................................................97
Selecting the Print Settings ...........................................................................99
Printing with Print Order Settings ................................................................101
Transferring Images
Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer......................................103
Direct Transfer.............................................................................................104
Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order)...........................................106
Additional Information
Screen Displays...........................................................................................107
List of Messages..........................................................................................110
Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................113
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................119
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) ..............................122
Optional Accessories...................................................................................123
Specifications...............................................................................................125
Index............................................................................................................127
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