Canon MV 450 i Instruction Manual

CaflOllCANONINC.Canon Europa N.V.P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, the NetherlandsCanon UK Ltd.Ribcon WayLuton Bedfordshire LU4 9URTelephone 0870-241

Bef'ure operating your ea_ncorder, you will need to use the power adapter to:Provide power from a rnaiim outletorCharge a battery pack[] Noles:•

By using a DV cable attd connecting rite camcorder to a PC exluipped with a DVterminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can tr

The camcorder can take, store and trmnage still images on 2 types of memorycards: rite MultiMediaCard (supplied with rite camcorder) or an SD IVIemory

OEt¢D_to1. _[1lrn the POWER switch to OFF.2. Open the memory card compartment cover in the direction of thearrow.3. Insert or remove the memory card.•

[] Notes:• Depending on the image you are recording, sometimes there will be nedifference in image quality between settings,• Images are compres_d and

The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from (.EIO:-9900 andstored in fblders of 100 images each. Each folder is nuntbered from :

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[] Notes:• Te use the self-timer ( [2_368),press rite © button before step 3, and then pressrite PHOTO button t_lly down,• The wireless controller&apo

Record an image from a cassette onto a memory c_,ml,To automatically recordmultiple still images from a cassette m a memory card, refer m "Copyin

-MV450i only-Record images input ritmugh rite DV Jn terminal onto the memory card as stillimages,• "Citestill image's data code will reflect

Play back and view still images recorded on a memery card. (For details onconnecting m a TV, see "Connectiens for Playback on a TV ScTeen" o

Your battery pack was pardally chin,god before it left the factory, It should haveenough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properl

• Slide ShowWith an image in the display, press the SLIDE SHOW button.• The images play back one ',ffter rite other for 5 seconds each.To stop th

Select important images and protect them from accidental erasure, ff a memorycard is formatted, however, 'all images, includhlg protected images,

Erase images singly or ell at once,• You cannot erare protected images, Cancel image protection ( _ 111) first inorder m erase an image,• Erase images

To erase images on memory once 1'all the Car_ at4. Select ALL.,, ERASE ALL. IMAGES? [EXCEPT FOR o-_ IMAGES] NO YES appeA.trs inrite display,5. Se

Liven up your productions by superimposing one image on top of the otlter,Combitte 2 still images or a still image and a moving image, Choose a still

CAM. CHROMA (Camera clu'oma key)Superimpose the cuo'endy recording image on t_p of a still image, whichbecomes its backgyound, Shoot rite su

w6.7.Select the desired setting.• Yeur currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded stillimage.Selet_t MIX LEVEL.Adjust the mix level.•

Copies multiple still images from a tape _) _he memory card using _he Pho_)Search functiott, The still images data codes will reflect _he date and tim

Copies multiple still images from the memory card to a cassette.• The still images' data codes will reflect the date aed time the eepies are made

Animage on a memory card must be markedbefore it can be printed, Thecamcorder supports the _ DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print ?brmat.Images can

5. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from thecamcorder. Unplug the power cable from the mains outlet, thendisconnet_t it from th

Format new memery cards, if you get rite message CARD ERROR, or toperrmtttettfly and quickly erase all the images on a memory c+trd, includingprotecte

The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design role for Camera Filesystem)Images recorded on a memory card with this cameerder cart be tyansferred

+ Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high temperature or highharnJdity.° Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperaao'

Card luminance keyCamera chroma key* The pre-recurded sample images on the MultiMediaCard included with thiscamcorder are intended sNely fur the perso

iSet eamcordertoXAPECAMERAmode, Extend the viewfinder sTaightout, then 'adjust the viewfinder fbcusinglever _ suit your eyesight. _ g_ _iiiRotate

• For extra mcurity and po_a_bility, attachtile shoulder strap before using thecamcorder.• Pass tim ends titmugh tite attacltmentbars and adjust the l

• These times vary -- the s_est polley is always to have 2 or 3 times as manybattery packs as you tlfink you will need.• You will get more ye_rding ti

The indicator in the display shows youapproximately how much charge ritebattery pack has left:[] Notes:* "CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK"appears in

Open the backup battery cover on thebattery attachment unit, and insert theCR2025 lithium battery with the + sidefacing outwards. Click the cover back

Avuld high temperatur_ and high humidity,• Do not leave the carner_rder inside a car in hot weather, for example.• Be careful of heat radiating from v

The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the carncorder cart be used_ong with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or char

It"you do not intend to use the camcorder for some time, store it in an area whichis free of dust and moisture, and where rite temperature is no

Video heads• When mosaic-like noise appears on rite playback picture,the video heads may be dirty. When the video heads arebadly eonta[rfinated, the e

Condensation may f'orrn on the carncorder when it is moved from a cold place to awarm place, Using the carncorder while condensation is pre_nt ca

Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your cam_rder,Possible explanations are given fbr each problem on rite list -- turn _ the

[] Note:• Some subjects are not suitable for aumfocus, fit there situations, you will oftenget better results using rnanuN focus ( [._ 75), Focus on s

[] There's no sound coming from the • The speaker has been turned off withspeaker during ployboek, rite selector di_ (_129).• Headphones are bein

[] The image cannot be erased.* You are using an u_ortrmttedmemory card. Fortrmt the card(_20).° The image is pretected ( _ liD,* You are using art SD

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BP-500 Seri_s Battery. PacksExtra batteries for use with theM_'450EvIV450i,CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery.Cable KitConnect the car battery cab

FS-30,SU Filter SetNeutral density aod MC protector filters tohelp you take eontrel of di_.cult lightingconditions,iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiii i

2, Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery.Carncorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable >ear'scigarette lighter•m

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To display the date and time press theDATA CODE burton. See also p. 78.Press the wireless contreller's TVSCREEN burton or turn TV SCREENon throug

Shows how rmtchbattcay power remains( _] 127).The battc_ pack iscxhaustcd ([.,]21127),No cassc_c is loaded,Or 1$ is scI for cffasltreprcvcnfion(Z3 15,

Zt_omdisplay(_ 21):Opticalzoom Audiomode(_ 66)_cal plus40",<digitalzoomOp6cal plus 200×digital mornZoom iiiZoom ORtThe image stabilL-_ris o_tm

thedisplayTheeffect16:gflashcsmode:isbeingwhanthe jsoloctcd, and appoarsstoadily when it isacfivatod ( [.]_20),Audio inDtt andMicrophone input(MV,150i

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The camcorder displays various caution phrases -- they appear for 4 secondsbefore disappearing,Appears each timeyou turn the poweron, until you set th

video heads when*his caution appears,I Memory card caution phrasesivassible, If CARDERROR disappears_tcs ,I seconds andO flashes rczl,ff_m_atthe memor

148Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V 1_2Power C_usumption (while recordingwith the AF tttrned on);3.7 W (U_ing viewfindcx),4.5 W (U_ing LCD scTecn)"Ibl

[][][]]6:9, 20 []Abroad, Using the Carttcorder, 131Accessories, 5, ] 38Adapter, AC, ]0-]2, ]4AE Programs, 55AE ShJf't, 72Amdog line-in, 88 []Art,

m, •O_fly u_ vider_casrettes markeA widt die_r"rl_logo,*P,=1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.2. Slide the OPEN [ EJECT -- switch

O_-,O[][][][]LANC, 83LCD Screen, 23Lens Cap, l_A-Light-up buttons, 48Imading Cassettes, 15Imw Light, 58LP Mode, ] 9Maintemutce, 129Malting Better Vide

[][][][][]Tape Protection, ] 6Telephoto, 2]Temperature, 12, ]26, ]30, 148Tilne C_xle, 145Tilne Zone, 49Tips fer Making Better Vider_s, 34Trip_xl, 34Tr

152Use the list below _ quickly navigate rite cmneorder's menu, Functions am listedalphabetically.FunctionFirst make sure thecamera is set to,,.T

Fma_llonImagestabilizerMi_rarm_sdeMixlevelMixtypeOutputehatmelPrint markPmt, eetQualityRecord m_xteRelltOte _tt$or fflodeShutter speedTime 7_me/DSTWld

•_ '- 27oprotect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette som_ that it exposes the hole, (This switch position is us

Have you completed rite following steps?• Attached a power source ( _ ]0).• Removed rite lens cap ( [._ ]24) and fastened the shoulder strap ( _ ] 25)

3. Load a cassette ( _21S).4. Slide the program selector to _.• This selects the camcorder's Easy Recording p_gram, It allows you tosimply point

Choose from 4 recording medes: SP (standard play), ] .5x SP, 2x SP or 3x SP,', Only SP attd LP medes are available whun the camcorder is ret to C

"6WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVI

• You might not be able to do DV dubbing een'eefly with the camcorder set toI---ISPor I---ILPmode.• The _eoc_rding [r_v,te might not appear in th

The camcorder's ] Ox zoom lens allows you to choose rite best picture angle foreach so_ne:• Move rite zoom conO'o] towards W to zoom out to

[] Notes:• When zooming as a rule, keep at least : m (3 ft 33/8in) between you and yoursubject, However when the zoom is at rite wide-angle position,

Slide the LCD panel OPEN button andopen the panel by pulling it away fromrite camcorder. This automaticallyswitches rite LCD screan on and theview:tqn

• Always rotate rite LCD panel vertically into place, before closing it or pushktgit flat against the side of the camcorder,• Always fully close rite

When you rum rite LCD panel so that itfaces rite same disection as the lens,you can watch yeurself duringrecording or let your subject menitorrecordin

17 _,1•m ,3You can use the LCD screen for _nstant, on-tlte-slx_t playback. The camer_rder alsoplays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ([..

Playback pausePress the II (pause) button, To resume noruml playback, press ]t again, mr pressthe _" (play) button, The camcorder automaticaily g

IIReverse PlaybackTo play back in reverse at normal speed, press rite -/4111 button during norrmdforward playback.Press the PLAY I1_button to return t

The eamcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongsidefire picture during tape playback, The built-in speaker is monaural.Ad

Important Usage Insh-uctthns ... 2Thank you for Choosing a Car_on ... 5Introducing the MV450/MV,150i ... 6Findi

17 II•m [3You can connect the carncorder to a TV or VCR in order _ play back yourrecordings, You will need to attach a [x_wer source m the carncorder

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Fer higher picazve quality, we rexx_mmendplaying back _onlings ort a TV withart S (S_)tenrfimfl.i+When connecti.ng for playback on a 'IW scxeen,

NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNoconnecting for playback on a TV screen, make sure the AV/beadphone _m_'Whenm= •terminal is switched to AV, If"

For ma×imum stabil_ty_ grip the camcorder _n your righthand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body, __ii_iinecessary support rite camcord

Instead of zooming while _rding try Long shotto choose your picture attgle before youbegin, A good way to tell a story withvideo is to begin w]rit a l

With most carn,x_rders even rite slightest hand movements will be noticeableduring telephoto recording. However, rite MV450/MV45tJi's image stabi

Many of rite camcorder's advgnced fu_ctions am _legte_ from metros w_ficltappem" in fire d_splay,"l_tere gre 4 fr/_i_l rll_ttllS:CAM. M

::13._ 4,6,1. q[llrn the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch to thedesired settings.2. Press the MENU button to open the menu.• One of'_te main

, Pmssktg tlte starffsmp burton or the PHOTO button will close tlte menu andstart recording.• You can display rite menus on a connected TV screen by 0

.OMemory Card Introduction ... 101Reeordiag Still Images tu aMenlO_ Card ... 105Recordiag an Image f

CAM. MENU, cont.0 VCR set up submenu@ Rexx._rd mode ... _ 19_ Wind so'inert ... _ 67_)) Audio mode .

VCR set up submemt(._ Record mode * ... _._ ]9@ Output channel ... [2_99(_ Audio dubbing* ... _

PLAY MENU (MV4.50i: VCR MENU), cont.System s_bmen__} Wis'eless e_ntroller ... [.1_46@ Light-up buttons ... _ 48@ But

I_ VCR set up submemt@ AV or headphones ... _ 30rVOR SET UP _EL _ET_RETURN0 Display set up submenu_ Brightness ...

C. PLAY MENU, cont.0 Card operations sttbrnemt@ To linage protect ... [_ 111@ To pdm mark ... LL] 119@ Copy from card

The supplied wireless controller canoperate the camcorder from a distanceof up m 5 m (16 feet'), Point it at thecamcorder's remote sensor wh

27oprevent interference from otherCanon wireless controllers being usednearby, there are 2 remote sensormodes and an off setting, The wirelessernttmll

If yotw wireless c_ntroller isn't working:Make sure the carn_rder and rite wireless con0"oller are both set to rite samemode, Check rite m_v

The clear but0tms above ritz LCD panel light up when the eamcorder's power ison, or only when one of the buttons is presred, m_ng it possible to

The date and/or time display fbsns pan of the data code. You can choose todisplay or hide it during playback (_78),Set the date and time display when

First, we'd like _ thank yeu forpurchasing this Canon camcorder. Itsadvanced technology rlt_es it veryeasy _) use -- you will soon be rlt_inghigh

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After you set the date and time, the date/time and home time zone will bedisplayed fbr about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on.MENU([_ 37) _&a

To take still images on a memory card, see p. 105,You can record still pictures like a photograph, The camcorder records the pictureand sound m tape f

[During record pause mode l1. Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it:• "PHOTO" flashes at rite bottom right of display,• Exposure i

When the camcorder is in record pausemode, you can ure rexx_rd search mplay the tape fbrwards or backwards tofind the point where you want to startor

The camcorder provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs, They usedifferent combinations of earocorder settings in order to adjust rite exposu

1. Slide the program selector to [] (program AE) mode.2. Press the selector dial in to display the program menu.3. _[llrn the selector dial to move th

The simplest way _) use rite camcorder is withrite program selector set to rite _ position, Thecarncorder will take care of fbcus, exposure andother a

This progrmn is designed for recording spotlitscenes, such as on a stage. The exposure isautomatically adjusted for glare-free rex_rdktgsof subjects l

Use rite camcorder's digital effects for more interesting productions.• Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black( [._ 6

Using a DV cable,. _ • cottnect theMV450]MV45t3i to a PC_ equipped with a D¥"_ _" terminal and transfer your• originM itrmges to yourPC.Stab

EffectsSepia (SEPIA) MosaicMakes a (MOSAIC)monochrome Blurs tlte imageimage w_tlt a by enlarging ritebrownish tint, s_ze of someArt (ART) Black and Wh

Digital effects can be set with rite _mtrols on tim body of the camcorder or thewireless controller, Pressing rite _ buttons on tim wireless controlle

6. If yoN're [n TAPE CAMERA mode:Fade in- Press the start/stop button,Fade out- Press the start/stop button,If yoN're in TAPE PLAY (MV450i:P

Divides your display image into 4, 9 or 16 smaller images with rite Image Capturefeature. With this feature, rite camcorder captures the c_rrent scene

8. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu,• The digital effects menu disappears• MULTI-S flashes in the display,[MultMtrmge semen on/eft ]

m+ p _M,q.4=gMVgS0/MV450i can record sound in twe audio modes -- _6-bit and _2-bit. The6-bit mede produces the higher sound quality (slightly superier

[] Notes:* When using an external microphone, use a microphone cable not longer titan 3meters to avoid eleem_magnedc inerference.* For de'tails o

This is useful when you want to include yourse]f in the picture when recordingmovies or still photographs,1. Press the © se[f-tlmer button on the body

IR_r stills ]2. Press a PHO_[_) button on the camc_rder body or the wirelesscontroller.* The camcorder automatically adjusts rite focus 2 seconds befo

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When recording in dark rooms attach the Video Light to the carncerder'sr- ,r •advanced accessory shoe. The ¥1deo Light is powered by the same pow

The highly sensitive Directional Stereo Mica'ophone DM-50 has been designedexclusively fbr carncorders equipped with an advanced accessory shoe ,

By ermtrolling rite level of rite automatic exposure (AE) _nction you can lightenor darken the image slightly. This _lows you to compensate for backli

Set the Shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects,MENU *e_,SETuP p),,.s,u''_R... AUTO( _ 37)1. Make sure the

Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds• When shooting with a shutter speed of ]/1000 or higher, do not Shoot the sundirectly,Recommended sh

The cmxIcorder can fbcus aur_maticNly. All you have to do is point it, andwhatever is in the centre of rite display will usually be in sharp focus. It

The carner_rder's auto white b_ancesystem compensates for a wide range oflighting _mditions. Although slightvariations are unavoidable, erfiours

Setting the white balance martually will probably work betterthan auto white balance when shooting:Subjects with one dominant colour, such as sky+sea

A data eerie, eentaining the date and time the recording was made and othereameorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically meerd

You can also choose to display cameerder data (shutter speed and exposuresettings) in cassette data codes.m+([ I',iI:VlTo change, open the menu a

[I-JIF__4=gThe 6-second aura date appears for 6 seconds to mark rite changeover of a day ifthe tape was being lem._rded m ]2:(Y0rrfidnJghL It also app

This Nlows you to move quickly ritrough still pictures recorded anywhere on atape (photo search) or between different days or areas of recording (date

Use tlte wireless controller to mark a point on a tape fltat you want m return mfk_llowing playback.re÷m,I I',iI_,Y4_ 1. Press the ZERO SET MLEMO

By connecting the carn_rder m a VCR, you carl edit your recordings in order mremove unwarged scenes -- or combine different shots to create your own v

MV450 ]D_gital vider_ equipment fitted with the DV termJrtal lets you edit, copy andtransfer data digitally, with virtually no generation loss in imag

MV450i IThe M_450i xs eqmpped wlrit the DV Recording fuac_on.Digital video equipment fired wirit the DV terminal lets you edit, copy andtransfer data

_3nl1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before thesection you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode.2. Press the eameorder&apo

Copyright precautionCe_.airt pre-texx_rdeOvidex_rapes, :lJhlts and other materials, as well as sometelevision pmgrammes are ot_pyrighteO. Unauthorize_

You can record a video played on your VCR or attalog carn_rder (for digitalcarn_rders see p, 84) or a TV program onto a tape in the MV450i, if"ri

1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the sectionyou want to copy and set it to playback pause mode.2. Press the REC PAUSE button.

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You cg.n insert new scenes f_m your VCR or other carner_rder ont,_ your pre-recorded tape using the l'vW450i's attal,_g line-kt or DV Jn ter

The tape in the MV450i:When using the MV450i's AV insert _nction, otfly record to tapes recorded in SPmode with continuously recorded time codes.

1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to beinserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode.2. On the e_Lmeorder, press PLAY and locate

- For MV450 (For MV4S0i, _195).You earl add sound to rite original sound on a pre-recorded tape recorded irt theSP m_xie with 12-bit sound. Use the in

Do not eonnectldiscenneet any cables m/from the etuncorder when dubbing audioor preparing _ dub audio.m+mlw2.,-q,EBILocate the point where you want to

- For MV450i (For MV450, _93),You earl add sound to rite original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audioproducts (AUDIO IN') or with the interna

[] Notes:• When osingan e_eFm_l microphone ,-F Connect it to the _rficrophonerennin'd,When osing the DM-50 mkropllone _" Make sure nothing i

4. Locatethepointwhereyouwantto startaudio dubbing, then pressthe PAUSE button.• You cart use the playback buttons on the body of the ¢am,x_rder or th

!Wlten you play back a tape that was rexx_rdedin ]2-bit mode, you can set theaudio output m play: stereo 1 (the originM sound), sterex._2 (any new sou

When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channelsyou carl change rite output chgnnels of that sound.I ",,1IF_,Yd_mMENU