Canon MV6iMC instruction manual Finding Your Way Around the MV6i MC, Mastering the Basics

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Finding Your Way Around the MV6i MC

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LCD screen (p. 25)

LCD panel OPEN button (p. 25)

Speaker (p. 31)

D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p. 65)

Card access indicator (p. 102)

Memory card compartment cover (p. 102)

BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 15)

Battery attachment unit (p. 15)

(stop) button (p. 28)/

INDEX SCREEN button (p. 119)

(play/pause) button (p. 28)/

CARD MIX button (p. 137)

REC SEARCH + button (p. 38)/

(fast forward) button (p. 28)/

CARD + button (p. 118)

Mastering the Basics

D.EFFECTS SELECT

button (p. 65)

REC (record) SEARCH – button(p. 38)/ Record review button (p. 38)/

(rewind) button (p. 28)/ CARD – button (p. 118)

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Contents PAL Important Usage Instructions 3Windows XP Users Only Reference GuideContents Additional Information Using a Memory CardOperating Mode Power switch TAPE/CARD switch Switch Positions by Operating ModesGetting started Thank you for Choosing a CanonIntroducing the MV6i MC Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the MV6i MCOFF Playvcr Assist lamp White LED p Connecting the camcorder to a household power socket Powering Your CamcorderCA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter Plug the AC plug into a household power socket Charging the battery packCB-2LTE Battery Charger Attaching the battery packLoading a Cassette Loading and unloadingLoad or unload the cassette Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Cassette Handling PrecautionsRecording Movies onto a Tape Before you start recordingRecording Load a cassette Slide the program selector to When you have finished recordingCamera Play VCR Changing the Recording ModeWide screen TV recording Confirmation/Warning beeps Demonstration modeZooming 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 About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screenREC REC Pause Eject Allowing the subject to monitor recordingPlaying Back a Tape Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCRSpecial playback Other playback modesReverse Playback Forward ⋅2 PlaybackReverse ⋅2 Playback Built-in speaker Using the headphonesSwitching 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 Video If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminalsTips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camcorder CompositionCamcorder moves Picture angleSearching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Camera menu Using the MenusVCR menu Card camera menuPress the Menu button Selecting from the MenusCamera set up submenu List of MenusCard mix submenu Display set up submenu VCR set up submenuCAM. MENU, System submenuCard operations submenu Card set up submenuCAM Menu Card Camera VCR MENU,2AV or headphones Play MENU, Card operations submenu when playing back a single imageTo print mark 124 Return128 Inserting batteries Using the Wireless ControllerWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode Turning off the tally lamp If your wireless controller isn’t workingSetting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving timeClose the menu London Date and time display Setting the clockPress the Photo button halfway down and hold it Recording Still Images onto a TapePress the Photo button fully down to take the still image Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording ProgramsSetting the program AE mode Easy Recording ProgramProgram AE Modes Auto Portrait SportsSpotlight Sand & SnowNight Camera mode Super Night Camera modeLow Light Plus Card Camera mode Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital EffectsWipe Wipe Fade Trigger FADE-TJump Jump Flip FlipZigzag Zigzag Puzzle PuzzleBeam Beam Tide TideBlack and White BLK & WHT Art ARTSepia Sepia Mosaic MosaicOperating faders Select the desired settingSelect Fader Press the D.EFFECTS Select button to close the menuOperating effects Select EffectPress the D.EFFECTS Select button Operating the multi-image screen Using 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 Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Adjusting AE ShiftTapecard Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speedsPress the Focus button to turn the autofocus off Adjusting Focus ManuallyUse the selector dial to set the focus Infinity FocusSetting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Enlarging the Image during Playback To cancel, move the zoom lever toward WMove the zoom lever toward T Move the image to the right and leftSelecting date/time Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data CodeSetting the data code Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Preparations Editing to a VCRConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCRConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video EquipmentPrepare the other device Load a blank cassetteStop playback on the other device DubbingCopyright precaution Copyright signalsConcerning copyrighting Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the deviceYou can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD screen 150 Turning the analog-digital converter on Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Tape in the MV6i MC Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapePlayback 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 Choose the output Setting the Audio MixSelecting audio output channels 100101 DV Network Solution Disk Windows XP UsersInserting the Card Inserting and Removing the Memory CardRemoving the Card Turn off the camcorder103 Selecting the Image Quality/SizeSelecting the Still Image Quality Selecting the Image Size of Still Images and Movies104 Card access displayFile numbers 105Turning off the shutter sound 106107 Recording Still Images on a Memory CardRecording with the Camcorder Press the Photo button halfway and hold itPress the Photo button fully down to record the still image 108Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder 109110 Recording from Other Video DevicesConnect the camcorder to the other device 111 112 Recording Motion Jpeg Movies on a Memory Card113 114 115 Recording Panoramic Images Stitch AssistSet 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 Slide Show 119To stop the slide show, press the Slide Show button Index Screen120 Settings of Still Images/MoviesErasing still images/movies 121File Operation File Oper 122Select Protect and press the SET button Select Image Erase and press the SET button123 Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect124 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print MarkErasing all print marks 125126 Erasing Still Images/MoviesSelect the still image/movie you want to erase Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image EraseSelect ALL 127Printing with the Direct Print Function Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder129 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cablePrinting 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 133 Printing with Print Mark SettingsChange the size of the trimming frame Move the trimming frame134 Select \ PrintSet the print style Card LUMI. Card luminance key 135136 CAM. Chroma Camera chroma keyMix level Select MIX Type 137Press the Card MIX button Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording138 Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select Execute and press the SET button139 Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape140 Formatting a Memory Card141 Connecting to a Computer Using a USB CableOther 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 Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the viewfinder145 Preparing the lens capBattery Max. Recording Time Typical Recording Time Pack Battery Pack Time needed for full rechargeBattery pack 146When to recharge How much power is left?Taking care of the battery pack 147Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care148 149 Maintenance150 MaintenanceStorage Camcorder body and lensPower sources Using the camcorder abroad151 TV playback152 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from condensationTroubleshooting 153Recording/Playback ? The camcorder won’t focus 154Problem ? The memory card will not insert 155Memory card operations Miscellaneous 156157 MV6i MC System DiagramOptional Accessories 158TL-28 Tele-converter SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 159Screen Displays 160Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback 161Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback Camera ModeSlide show 163Current still image Total still imagesDate and Time 164Memory card caution phrases 165Direct Print Related Messages 166Specifications 167MV6i MC 168 NB-2L Battery Pack169 Index170 Printed on 100% reused paper