Canon MV 3 - Powering Your Camcorder; Connecting the camera to a mains outlet

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Safety Warning2
Contents3
Accessories4
Features5
Parts Overview6
Remote Control8
Powering up9
Connecting the Camera to a Mains Outlet9
Charging and Attaching the Battery Packs10
Compact Power Adapter11
Loading a Cassette12
Cassette Unloading12
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure13
Handling Cassettes13
Basic Recording14
When You Have Finished Recording15
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)16
16:9 (Widescreen TV Recording)16
Confirmation/Warning Beeps17
About the Power Dial Lock Lever17
Zooming18
Using the LCD Screen19
Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen19
Adjusting the LCD Screen20
Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording21
Playing Back a Cassette22
Playback Pause23
Fast Forward Playback23
Rewind Playback23
Special Playback24
Frame Advance/Reverse24
Slow Forward Playback/Slow Reverse Playback24
Forward/Reverse X2 Playback24
Built-In Speaker25
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen26
Attaching the Docking Unit26
If Your TV (or VCR) Has a SCART Terminal (Without S (S1)-Video)27
If Your TV (or VCR) Has an S (S1) -Video Input Terminal28
If Your TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals29
Tips for Making Better Videos30
Holding the Camera30
Using a Tripod30
Composition30
Picture Angle31
Camera Moves31
Turning the Image Stabilizer off32
Using the Menus33
Selecting from the Menus34
List of Menus36
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp42
Inserting Batteries42
When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode)43
Turning off the Tally Lamp44
If Your Wireless Controller Isn't Working44
Setting the Date and Time45
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time45
Setting the Clock47
Date and Time Display47
Recording in Progressive Scan Mode48
Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette49
Transferring Still Pictures to a PC with the FR-10051
Searching and Reviewing While Recording52
Record Search52
Record Review52
Using the Various Recording Programs53
Setting the Program AE Mode54
Easy Recording55
Auto55
Sports55
Portrait55
Spotlight56
Sand and Snow56
Low Light56
Using Digital Effects57
Faders59
Fade Trigger (FADE-T)59
Wipe59
Scroll/Mosaic Fade (M. FADE)59
Effects60
Art60
Black and White (BLK & WHT)60
Sepia/Mosaic60
Operating Faders61
Select Fader61
Fader On/Off61
Operating Effects62
Select Effect62
Effect On/Off62
Using the Multi-Image Screen63
Operating the Multi-Image Screen63
Multi-Image Screen On/Off64
Audio Recording65
Selecting the Audio Mode65
External Microphone and Headphones65
Wind Screen66
Setting the Self-Timer67
Adjusting Exposure Manually69
Exposure Lock69
Exposure Adjustment69
Shutter Speed70
Recommended Shutter Speeds When Shooting71
Adjusting Focus Manually72
Focus Lock72
Manual Focus72
Setting the White Balance73
Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data (Data Code)75
Selecting Date/Time75
Setting the Data Code76
Possible Data Code Combinations76
Six-Second Auto Date77
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)78
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position79
Editing to a VCR80
LANC Terminal80
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment81
Copyright Signal83
Recording over Existing Scenes - A/V Insert Editing84
Audio Dubbing87
To Connect an External Microphone87
Setting the Audio MIX90
Selecting Audio Output Channels91
Multimediacard Introduction92
Inserting and Removing the Multimediacard93
Selecting the Recording Image Quality93
File Numbers95
Turning the Shutter Sound off96
Recording Still Images to a Multimediacard97
Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image99
Recording from Another TV Device as a Still Image100
Viewing Still Images101
Single Image101
Slide Show102
Index102
Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)103
Erasing Still Images104
To Erase All Images on the Multimediacard at Once105
Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card MIX)106
CARD CHROMA (Card Chroma Key)106
CARD LUMI (Card Luminance Key)106
CAM. CHROMA (Camera Chroma Key)107
MIX Level107
Copying Still Images from a Cassette109
Copying MMC Still Images to a Cassette110
Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark)111
Formatting a Multimediacard112
Multimediacard Operating Precautions113
Sample Images114
Multimediacard Specifications115
Preparing the Camera116
Adjust the Viewfinder116
Prepare the Lens Cap116
Fasten the Grip Belt116
Notes on Using the Batteries117
Charging and Recording Times117
How Much Power Is Left?117
When to Recharge118
Taking Care of the Battery Pack118
Installing the Backup Battery119
Maintenance120
Storage121
Viewfinder Care121
LCD Care121
Video Heads Care121
Using the Camera Abroad122
Condensation123
Troubleshooting124
The MV3/MV3 MC/Mv3I/Mv3I MC System Diagram128
Optional Accessories129
Maximum Recording Time129
Screen Displays132
Turning off the LCD Screen Displays132
Caution Phrases137
Specifications139
Alphabetical Index140
Menu at a Glance143

Canon MV 3 - Powering Your Camcorder; Connecting the camera to a mains outlet

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