Canon MV6iMC instruction manual Super Night Camera mode, Low Light Plus Card Camera mode

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Night (CAMERA mode)

In CAMERA mode, use this mode to record in dark

NIGHT

places. The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. It is useful when recording in places with changing light conditions (such as in amusement parks).

Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.

White points may appear on the screen.

Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

Using the Full Range of Features

Super Night (CAMERA mode)

 

In CAMERA mode, use this mode to record in very

S.NIGHT

dark places. The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.

 

The White LED lights up automatically responding to

 

the surrounding brightness and illuminates the subject

 

in the center of the screen, allowing you to record

 

brightly in color.

 

Low Light Plus (CARD CAMERA mode)

 

In CARD CAMERA mode, use this mode to record in

LOWLIGHT+

dark places. The shutter is fixed at a slow shutter speed.

 

The White LED lights up illuminating the subject in the

 

centre of the screen, allowing you to record brightly in

 

colour.

 

Concerning Super Night and Low Light Plus modes:

The range of the White LED is limited. Check the image on the screen when recording.

Use this mode for recordings at close range (up to 2m).

Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.

White points may appear on the screen.

Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

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Contents PAL Important Usage Instructions Reference Guide 3Windows XP Users OnlyContents Using a Memory Card Additional InformationSwitch Positions by Operating Modes Operating Mode Power switch TAPE/CARD switchThank you for Choosing a Canon Getting startedIntroducing the MV6i MC Finding Your Way Around the MV6i MC Mastering the BasicsOFF Playvcr Assist lamp White LED p Powering Your Camcorder Connecting the camcorder to a household power socketCA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter Charging the battery pack Plug the AC plug into a household power socketAttaching the battery pack CB-2LTE Battery ChargerLoading a Cassette Loading and unloadingLoad or unload the cassette Cassette Handling Precautions Protecting tapes from accidental erasureRecording Movies onto a Tape Before you start recordingRecording When you have finished recording Load a cassette Slide the program selector toChanging the Recording Mode Camera Play VCRWide screen TV recording Demonstration mode Confirmation/Warning beepsZooming 10⋅ optical zoom card 7.5⋅40⋅/400⋅ digital zoom card 30⋅ Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screenChanging the angle of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen About the LCD ScreenAllowing the subject to monitor recording REC REC Pause EjectAttach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR Playing Back a TapeOther playback modes Special playbackReverse Playback Forward ⋅2 PlaybackReverse ⋅2 Playback Using the headphones Built-in speakerSwitching the AV/headphone terminal Using the headphonesConnections for Playback on a TV Screen If your TV or VCR has a Scart terminal without S S1-video If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals VideoUsing a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camcorder CompositionPicture angle Camcorder movesSearching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Using the Menus Camera menuVCR menu Card camera menuSelecting from the Menus Press the Menu buttonCamera set up submenu List of MenusCard mix submenu VCR set up submenu Display set up submenuCAM. MENU, System submenuCard set up submenu Card operations submenuVCR MENU, CAM Menu Card Camera2AV or headphones Card operations submenu when playing back a single image Play MENU,To print mark 124 Return128 Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteriesWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Turning off the tally lampSetting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving timeClose the menu London Setting the clock Date and time displayRecording Still Images onto a Tape Press the Photo button halfway down and hold itPress the Photo button fully down to take the still image Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of functions in each recording programSetting the program AE mode Easy Recording ProgramProgram AE Modes Auto Sports PortraitSpotlight Sand & SnowNight Camera mode Super Night Camera modeLow Light Plus Card Camera mode Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by modeFade Trigger FADE-T Wipe WipeJump Jump Flip FlipPuzzle Puzzle Zigzag ZigzagBeam Beam Tide TideArt ART Black and White BLK & WHTSepia Sepia Mosaic MosaicSelect the desired setting Operating fadersSelect Fader Press the D.EFFECTS Select button to close the menuOperating effects Select EffectPress the D.EFFECTS Select button Using the Multi-Image Screen Operating the multi-image screenPress the start/stop button to begin recording Selecting the audio mode Audio RecordingExternal microphone Wind screen Setting the Self-Timer Press the start/stop buttonPress the start/stop button to end recording Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting AE Shift Turn the selector dial to choose your desired levelSetting the Shutter Speed TapecardGuidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shootingAdjusting Focus Manually Press the Focus button to turn the autofocus offUse the selector dial to set the focus Infinity FocusSetting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features To cancel, move the zoom lever toward W Enlarging the Image during PlaybackMove the zoom lever toward T Move the image to the right and leftDisplaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Selecting date/timeSetting the data code Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Editing to a VCR PreparationsConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCRDubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment Connect the camcorder and the other digital devicePrepare the other device Load a blank cassetteDubbing Stop playback on the other deviceCopyright precaution Copyright signalsConcerning copyrighting Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-inYou can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD screen 150 Turning the analog-digital converter on Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to Tape Tape in the MV6i MCPlayback tape Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TVPress the AV Insert button To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorderStop playback on the VCR Audio Dubbing To connect other audio equipmentTo connect an external microphone Camera Play VCR Card Camera Card Play VCR Press the Audio DUB. button Setting the Audio Mix Choose the output100 Selecting audio output channelsDV Network Solution Disk Windows XP Users 101Inserting and Removing the Memory Card Inserting the CardRemoving the Card Turn off the camcorderSelecting the Image Quality/Size 103Selecting the Still Image Quality Selecting the Image Size of Still Images and MoviesCard access display 104105 File numbers106 Turning off the shutter soundRecording Still Images on a Memory Card 107Recording with the Camcorder Press the Photo button halfway and hold it108 Press the Photo button fully down to record the still image109 Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder110 Recording from Other Video DevicesConnect the camcorder to the other device 111 Recording Motion Jpeg Movies on a Memory Card 112113 114 Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist 115Set the recording program and zoom on the subject Press the Photo button to record the first image116 Playing Back a Memory Card 117There are 3 ways to view still images/movies 118 Single ImageCard Jump Function 119 Slide ShowTo stop the slide show, press the Slide Show button Index ScreenSettings of Still Images/Movies 120121 Erasing still images/movies122 File Operation File OperSelect Protect and press the SET button Select Image Erase and press the SET buttonPreventing Accidental Erasure Protect 123Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark 124125 Erasing all print marksErasing Still Images/Movies 126Select the still image/movie you want to erase Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase127 Select ALLConnecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing with the Direct Print FunctionConnect the camcorder to the printer using the cable 129Printing Select Print and press the SET buttonSetting the Print Style 130Card Photo Printer Selecting the Image Style 131 Bubble Jet Printer Selecting the Paper SizeSelecting the Borders Bubble Jet Printer Trimming Settings 132Card Photo Printer Selecting the Printing Area Printing with Print Mark Settings 133Change the size of the trimming frame Move the trimming frame134 Select \ PrintSet the print style 135 Card LUMI. Card luminance key136 CAM. Chroma Camera chroma keyMix level 137 Select MIX TypePress the Card MIX button Press the start/stop button to start and stop recordingCopying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card 138Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select Execute and press the SET buttonCopying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape 139Formatting a Memory Card 140Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable 141Other Information and Precautions Memory card operating precautions142 143 Sample imagesCard chroma key SD Memory Card SDC-8M Specifications Capacity Interface 144Card luminance key Camera chroma key Adjusting the viewfinder Preparing the Camcorder145 Preparing the lens capBattery Pack Time needed for full recharge Battery Max. Recording Time Typical Recording Time PackBattery pack 146How much power is left? When to rechargeTaking care of the battery pack 147Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care148 Maintenance 149Maintenance 150Storage Camcorder body and lensUsing the camcorder abroad Power sources151 TV playbackWhat happens when condensation is detected 152Condensation Protecting the camcorder from condensationTroubleshooting 153Recording/Playback 154 ? The camcorder won’t focusProblem ? The memory card will not insert 155Memory card operations 156 MiscellaneousMV6i MC System Diagram 157Optional Accessories 158TL-28 Tele-converter 159 SC-1000 Soft Carrying CaseScreen Displays 160Turning off the LCD screen displays 161 Screen Displays during Basic Recording/PlaybackCamera Mode Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback163 Slide showCurrent still image Total still images164 Date and Time165 Memory card caution phrases166 Direct Print Related MessagesSpecifications 167MV6i MC NB-2L Battery Pack 168Index 169170 Printed on 100% reused paper