Canon MV700i, MV730i, MV750i, MV690 Recording Movies on a Tape, Before You Begin Recording

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Recording Movies on a Tape

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Before you make important recordings, clean the video heads ( 135).

Recording

1.Remove the lens cap.

2.Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to b.

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

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CAMERA

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PLAY(VCR)

3.Push the OPEN button at the LCD panel and open the LCD panel.

4.Press the start/stop button to begin recording.

Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.

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When You Have Finished Recording

1.Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

2.Close the LCD panel and return the viewfinder into its initial position.

3.Replace the lens cap.

4.Unload the cassette.

5.Disconnect the power source.

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Contents English Digital Video CamcorderImportant Usage Instructions Using this Manual Symbols and References Used in This ManualTable of Contents Direct Printing Using a Memory CardEditing Additional InformationChecking Supplied Accessories PC-A10 ScartComponents Guide MV750i/MV730i/MV700i/MV700/MV690MV750i/MV730i only MV750i/MV730i only MV750i only WL-D82 Wireless Controller E r t I o !0Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyRemove the battery pack after use Using a Household Power Source Charging, Recording and Playback TimesPreparations Loading/Unloading a Cassette Load/unload the cassetteInstalling the Backup Battery Attaching the Lens Cap Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Fastening the Grip BeltMounting the Wide Attachment Attaching the Shoulder StrapScrew the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread Close the battery cover Using the Wireless ControllerInserting Batteries Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Date and Time 16 17 18 11 12 Displaying Date and Time during Recording Recording Remove the lens cap Set the camcorder to Camera modeRecording Movies on a Tape Before You Begin RecordingAllowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Press the Menu button to open the menuAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Screen Displays during Recording Press and release the c record review button Searching and Reviewing when RecordingRecord Review Record SearchPress the Photo button halfway Recording Still Images on a TapePress the Photo button fully Zooming Optical ZoomDigital Zoom Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the CamcorderOpen the LCD panel Set the camcorder to Play VCR modePlaying Back a Tape Press the 3 button to stop playbackSpecial Playback Modes When Using Headphones Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Scart TerminalTurn off all devices before starting the connections TVs with Audio/Video TerminalsTerminal and the audio/video terminals on the TV/VCR TVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal InputSelecting the Audio Output Channel Menus and Settings Selecting Menus and SettingsMenu and Default Settings Camera MenuMV750i/MV730i only MV700i/MV700/MV690 only Play VCR Menu MV750i/MV730i only MV700i/MV700/MV690 only Card Camera Menu Card Play Menu Easy Recording Program Using the Recording ProgramsProgram AE Modes Selecting the Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each ModeSet the program selector to Select a mode and press the SET dial Selecting the Program AE ModeSet the program selector to Q Press the SET dial Using the Night Modes Set the program selector to Q Press the Night Mode buttonSkin Detail Function Adjusting the AE Shift Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift levelTurn the SET dial to adjust the focus Adjusting the Focus ManuallySet the program selector to Q Adjust the zoom Press the Focus buttonInfinity Focus Press the Focus button more than 2 seconds after in AjustingSetting the White Balance Close the menuFunctions Setting the Shutter Speed Auto Slow Shutter When recording movies Press the self-timer button Using the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Audio Recording Wind ScreenUsing Headphones during Recording Using Digital Effects Wipe WipeTide Tide Effects Press the Digital Effects button Selecting a FaderAvailability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Fade in In playback pause mode, press the ON/OFFSelecting an Effect Selecting an Effect in Card Camera ModePress the ON/OFF button Using the Multi-Image Screen Image quality may be slightly lower with digital effects Move the zoom lever toward T Magnifying the ImageSelected the magnified area with the SET dial Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Displaying the Data CodeSelecting the Data Code Display Combination Six-Second Auto Date Displaying the Data CodePress the Data Code button End Search Stop mode, press the END Search buttonWhen you have finished playback, rewind the tape Returning to a Pre-marked PositionPhoto Search/Date Search Press the + or button to begin searchingSelect a setting option and close the menu Changing the My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camcorder Changing the Display Language Changing the Date FormatChanging the Remote Sensor Mode Changing the Remote Sensor ModeTurning the Remote Sensor Off Other Camcorder Settings Recording in 169 Widescreen TV RecordingDemonstration Mode Turning Off the Image StabilizerConnecting a Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DevicePage Connected device Play back the tape Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or CamcorderConnect the camcorder to the analog video device Connected device Stop playbackRecording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing Connect the camcorder to the digital video deviceCopyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright Video Audio Headphones cannot be used during analog-digital conversion Turning On the Analog-Digital ConverterConnect the camcorder to a video device Replacing Existing Scenes AV InsertController REW Play Audio Dubbing Connecting an Audio DeviceButton on the wireless controller DubbingPlaying Back the Added Sound To stop dubbingPage Connecting to a Computer Using a DV IEEE1394 Cable Removing the Card Inserting and Removing the Memory CardInserting the Card Turn off the camcorderChanging the Still Image Quality Selecting the Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Size Changing the Movie Size Reset File NumbersSet the camcorder to Card Camera mode Recording Still Images on a Memory CardWhen the Focus-Priority mode is set to on Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Recording from Other Video DevicesStill Image Quality Card Access DisplayScreen Displays during Still Image Recording Remaining Card Capacity for Still ImagesReviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Recording Motion Jpeg Movies on a Memory Card Press the start/stop button to stop recordingMovie recording time Screen Displays during Movie RecordingRemaining Card Capacity for Movies Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode Selecting the Focusing PointTurn the SET dial to select the focusing point Press the button When Recording in Stitch Assist ModeSelect the program AE mode and zoom on the subject Select the direction with the Card +/- buttonPress the button after the last image Playing Back a Memory Card To play back a movie, press the e/a buttonSlide Show Index ScreenCard Jump Function Press and hold the Card + or Card buttonSelect Protect Protecting ImagesProtecting during Index Screen Display Select b Return to close the menuErasing a Single Image Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image/All Images Combining Images Card Mix Card Chroma Key Card ChromaSelecting the Card Mix Effect Card Animation C. AnimationPress the Card MIX button Sample ImagesCard Chroma Key Card Luminance Key Camera Chroma Key Card Animation Copying Still Images Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory CardCopying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape Open the menu and select Card Operations Select Copy \ bFormatting a Memory Card Open the menu and select Card Operations Select FormatConnecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Creating a Start-up Image Select MY IMAGE1Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing Still ImagesPrinting Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cableMake sure that Print is selected and press the SET Dial Cancel Printing Selecting the Number of CopiesPaper Settings Selecting the Print Settings Paper/StyleSetting the Print Style q Setting the Print Effect Image Optimize Including the Date in the Print125 Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Printing with Print Order SettingsOpen the menu and select Card OPERATIONS. Select \ Print Erasing All Print Orders Restarting PrintingHiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Screen DisplaysHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Play VCR Mode Camera ModeScreen Displays during Recording/Playback Card Camera Mode Card Play ModeList of Messages Message ExplanationCard Error Memory Card Related MessagesPaper Error Direct Print Related MessagesCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions StorageViewfinder Video HeadsCondensation How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected Condensation may form in the following casesBattery Pack Handling Precautions About the battery terminal coverCassette Handling Precautions Memory Card Handling PrecautionsPower Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen Power Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Recording Playback Memory Card OperationSystem Diagram Availability differs from area to area VCRBP-500 Series Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended CG-570 Battery ChargerWD-30.5/WD-H30.5 Wide-converter VL-10Li Battery Video LightTL-30.5/TL-H30.5 Tele-converter FS-30.5U Filter SetSC-1000/SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Specifications SystemBP-508 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterSDC-8M SD Memory Card Index Slide show Canon INC