Canon MV790 Instruction Manual

Contents

4Table of contentsIntroductionUsing this Manual ............................................................................................3Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................6Components Guide..........................................................................................7Basic FunctionsPreparationsPreparing the Power Supply..........................................................................10Loading/Unloading a Cassette ......................................................................13Installing the Backup Battery .........................................................................14Preparing the Camcorder ..............................................................................15Adjusting the LCD Screen .............................................................................17Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..........................................................18RecordingRecording Movies on a Tape .........................................................................21Zooming.........................................................................................................25Tips for Making Better Videos........................................................................27PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape ......................................................................................28Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................30Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................31Advanced FunctionsMenus and Settings.......................................................................................34RecordingUsing the Recording Programs .....................................................................39Using the Night Mode ....................................................................................42Skin Detail Function.......................................................................................43Adjusting the AE Shift....................................................................................44Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................45Setting the White Balance .............................................................................47Setting the Shutter Speed..............................................................................49Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................51Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ........................................................52Audio Recording ............................................................................................53Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................54Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................58PlaybackMagnifying the Image ....................................................................................59Displaying the Data Code..............................................................................60End Search....................................................................................................62Playing Back a Tape with Added Sound........................................................63Other FunctionsCustomizing the Camcorder ..........................................................................64Changing the Display Language ...................................................................65Other Camcorder Settings.............................................................................66