User manual CANON MV901

[. . . ] PUB. DIE-253 English Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual English Introduction Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Mini Digital Video Cassette Additional Information PAL Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. [. . . ] Set ( ) it to [STD PLAY] or [LONG PLAY] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the menu. Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape, picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted. We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings. If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, the playback picture may become distorted and the time code may not be written correctly. If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital device on this camcorder, or vice versa, picture and sound may become distorted. 48 Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode You can record sound in two audio modes--16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new sound later with another editing device. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality. E MENU ( 33) AUDIO SETUP AUDIO MODE 12bit 1. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ). Select ( ) the [AUDIO SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [AUDIO MODE] option and press ( ). Set ( ) it to [16bit] or [12bit] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the menu. The selected audio mode is displayed for approximately 4 seconds. Wind Screen The camcorder reduces the wind noise automatically (only when recording audio with the built-in microphone). However, you can turn off the wind screen when recording indoors, or when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible. Advanced Functions Recording MENU ( 33) AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO 1. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ). Select ( ) the [AUDIO SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [WIND SCREEN] option and press ( ). Set ( ) it to [OFF] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the menu. " " appears when you turn the wind screen off. 49 Using an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. MIC terminal Open the terminal cover You can connect almost any stereo microphone equipped with a Ø 3. 5 mm plug but the audio level will be different than with the built-in microphone. 50 Using Digital Effects Faders ( 52) Wipe (WIPE) Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. Fade Trigger (FADE-T) E Corner Wipe (CORNER) Jump (JUMP) Flip (FLIP) Puzzle (PUZZLE) Advanced Functions Recording Zigzag (ZIGZAG) Beam (BEAM) Tide (TIDE) 51 Effects ( 53) Sepia (SEPIA) Art (ART) Add flavor to your recordings. Black and White (BLK&WHT) Mosaic (MOSAIC) Ball (BALL) Cube (CUBE) Wave (WAVE) Color Mask (COLOR. ) Mirror (MIRROR) Selecting a Fader In mode, set the program selector to * * Not available if the TV type is set to [NORMAL TV]. . MENU ( 33) D. EFFECT OFF 1. menu and select ( ) the digital effects icon. Select ( ) the [FADER] option and press ( ). Select ( ) a setting option, press ( ) and close the menu. The symbol of the selected fader will appear on screen. Fade in: In record pause mode, press the D. EFFECTS button and begin recording by pressing the start/stop button. 52 Fade out: During recording, press the D. EFFECTS button and pause recording by pressing the start/stop button. The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the D. EFFECTS button. [. . . ] This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc. , caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e. g. , a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select from the following: NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L12, BP-2L14. CB-2LTE/CB-2LWE Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs. Battery Pack BP-2L5 NB-2L NB-2LH BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time 70 min. 170 min. Charging time varies according to the charging condition. CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Use the car battery charger to charge battery packs on the move. [. . . ]