4EIntroductionThank you for Choosing a CanonYour camcorder is supplied with thefollowing accessories:Wireless ControllerMV4/MV4i:WL-D76MV4i MC:WL-D75Two AA batteriesLens cap and lens capcordBP-406 Battery PackS-150 S-video CableSTV-250N StereoVideo CableLithium button batteryDC-400 DC CouplerCA-410 CompactPower Adapter(including AC power cable)First, we’d like to thank you forpurchasing this Canon camcorder. Itsadvanced technology makes it veryeasy to use — you will soon be makinghigh-quality videos which will give youpleasure for years to come.To get the most out of your newcamcorder, we recommend that youread this manual thoroughly — thereare many sophisticated features whichwill add to your recording enjoyment.Getting startedTo get started we suggest that youmaster the basic operations of thecamcorder first, before moving on touse its full range of features.For quick reference (in addition to thecontents and index) please refer to:• Finding Your Way Around theCamera ( 6)• Screen displays ( 142)• Troubleshooting — in case you runinto any problems ( 134)• Menu at a Glance ( 154)Symbols used in this instructionmanual:: Reference page numbers: Functions that can be operatedfrom the body of the camera: Functions that can be operatedfrom the wireless controller: Supplementary notes forcamcorder operation` : Operation confirmation beeps( 18)• Capital letters are used to refer tosettings displayed in the menus andbuttons labelled on the camcorderitself, e.g. Press the MENU button.DU-300 Docking UnitMV4i MC only: SDC-8MSD Memory Card (withpre-recorded sampleimages)MV4i MC only: Softcase for memory cardPC-A10 SCARTAdapter (Europe, Asia)