Canon MV940 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Advanced Functions
Recording
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Using the Self-Timer
The self-timer can be used for recording movies or still images.
1. Open the FUNC. menu and select ( ) the self timer icon.
2. Set ( ) it to [SELF TIMER ON] and close the menu.
When recording movies:
3. Press the start/stop button.
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when using
the START/STOP button of the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the
screen.
When recording still images:
3. Press the PHOTO button, first halfway to activate the autofocus and
then fully.
The camcorder will record the image after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when
using the PHOTO button of the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the
screen.
To cancel the self timer, select ( ) [SELF TIMER OFF] in step 2 above.
Once the countdown has begun, you can also press the start/stop button (when
recording movies) or the PHOTO button (when recording still images) to cancel
the self-timer.
The self-timer will be canceled when you turn off the camcorder.
MENU
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SELF TIMER OFF
FUNC. button
PHOTO button
Start/stop button