About the AF-Assist Lamp | Canon 600 manual

The flash will not fire in the following cases:

-When you press the EXP button in (auto) or (red-eye reduction, auto) mode.

-When (auto) or (red-eye reduction, auto) is selected and a shutter speed of 1/2000 is set in the CAMERA• mode.

-During auto exposure bracketing.

When (flash on) is selected and a shutter speed of 1/2000 is set in the CAMERA• mode, the shutter speed becomes set to 1/1000 and the flash fires.

We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or Tele- converter is attached. Their shadows appear on the screen.

The flash mode cannot be selected when exposure is locked, or after the first still image in Stitch Assist mode.

The red-eye reduction mode cannot be used in stitch assist mode.

About the AF-Assist Lamp:

While you press the PHOTO button halfway, the assist lamp may light up as AF- assist lamp responding to the brightness of the subject to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately.

-The camcorder may not be able to focus even though the AF-assist lamp is lighting.

-The AF-assist lamp lights up brightly. Consider turning off the AF-assist lamp in public places such as in restaurants or theaters.

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Canon 600 instruction manual About the AF-Assist Lamp

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Digital Video Camcorder Caméscope numérique English Français EspañolVideocámara digital Digital Video Software Important Warning ImportantntroductionUsage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Example of Antenna Grounding AS Symbols and References Used in This Manual Using this ManualScreen Main Operation Mode Switch Display About the Operating Modes Trademark Acknowledgements Table of contents Digital Camera Functions Editing 143 Checking Supplied Accessories Left side view Right side view Components Guide Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D85 Screen Displays When playing back a memory card When playing back a tapeTape operation Attaching the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Using a Household Power Source Charging, Recording and Playback Times Battery Pack BP-308 BP-315 Charging TimeMax. Recording Time Typical Recording Time Load the cassette Loading a CassettePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Inserting the Card Inserting a Memory CardRemoving the Card Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip Belt Inserting the Battery Using the Wireless ControllerUsing the Wireless Controller Insert the battery holder Rotating the LCD Panel Adjusting the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Changing the Display Language Menu Display Setup Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Date and Time Menu Time SET ZONE/DST Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC Time Zones Recording Movies on a Tape Press the small button and set the Power switch to CameraBefore You Begin Recording Screen Displays during Recording Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Review Press and release the record review button Recording on a Memory Card Set the TAPE/CARD switch to Select the movie sizeRecording Still Images on a Memory Card Recording Movies on a Memory Card About the focusing frame Screen Displays during Movie Recording Screen Displays during Still Image Recording 10x Optical Zoom Zooming Holding the Camcorder Tips for Better Recording Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Modes Playing Back a Memory Card Adjusting the Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen Auto Using the Recording Programs Selecting the Recording Program Using the Super Night Mode Snow Using the Special Scene Modes Using the Program AE Mode Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Mode Using the Aperture-Priority AE ModeSet the camcorder to Camera or Camera Exposure Adjustment Adjusting Exposure ManuallyTurn the SET dial to adjust the brightness of the image Exposure Lock Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus Adjusting the Focus ManuallyInfinity Focus Using the Mini Video Light Press the Photo button halfway Press the Photo button fully Using the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button Recording with an External Microphone Press the FUNC. button Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button List of Menu Items Func Menu Items Setting Options Auto Setting the White Balance Changing the Settings Image Effect OFF Selecting an Image Effect Tide Tide Using Digital Effects Sequences Effects Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Selecting a FaderEffect OFF Press the D.EFFECTS button Select the effect type Selecting an Effect MULTI-IMAGE Screen Using the Multi-Image ScreenSelect S.SPEED and select the transition speed Card Chroma Key Card Chroma Combining Images Card Mix Card + / button SET dial FUNC. button Selecting Menus and Settings Changing the Settings with the Menu Button List of Menu Items Menu Camera Setup2sec Card Operations *in index screen display VCR Setup 12bit Audio Setup DATE&TIME Y JAN , 2005 AM1200 System Canon Logo MY Camera Menu Audio Setup Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAdjust the level with the SET dial Press the Audio Level button DB40 12 About the audio level indicator Using the Wind Screen Widescreen TV Recording Menu Camera Setup Widescreen Menu MY Camera Creating a Start-up ImageSelect YES Select the magnified area with the SET dial Magnifying the Image Displaying the Data Code Playvcr mode Press the Data Code buttonSelecting the Date/Time Display Combination End Search Returning to a Pre-marked Position Date Search Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory card Selecting the Image Quality/Size Selecting the Movie Size Selecting the Still Image Size and QualityMovie REC OFF Still I. REC OFF Simultaneous Recording on Tape and Memory Card Using the Flash About the AF-Assist Lamp Evaluative Selecting the Light Metering Mode Turn the SET dial to select the focusing mode Changing the Focusing Mode Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the Photo button fully Selecting the Drive Mode Still Image Size Frames per Second Maximum Number Single Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode Press the FUNC. button after the last image Slide Show Playing Back/Searching ImagesIndex Screen Slide Show Card Jump Function Protecting during Single Image Playback Protecting ImagesProtecting during Index Screen Display Protect Erasing a Single Image Erasing ImagesErasing All Images Image Erase Menu Card Operations Format Formatting a Memory Card Connecting a VCR Connecting the DevicesRecording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Recording Analog Line-in Recording ConnectingPress the button to stop recording Connected device Stop playback Recording the Input Video on a Memory Card Set the camcorder to Playvcr mode DV Dubbing Set the camcorder to Playvcr mode and load a blank cassetteDubbing Copyright Signal 102 Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Menu VCR Setup AV DV Connecting a Microphone Connecting an Audio DeviceMenu Audio Setup Audio DUB Audio Dubbing 12bit Audio Playing Back the Added Sound Recording a Movie from the Tape Recording from the Tape on a Memory CardRecording a Still Image from the Tape 107 Printing Still Images Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing with the Print/Share Button Printing after Selecting the Print Settings Printing Errors Cancel Printing When you have finished printing Setting the Print Style Selecting the Print SettingsSelecting the Number of Copies Paper Settings Setting the Print Effect Image Optimize 114 Selecting the Image Style Change the size of the trimming frame Trimming SettingsMove the trimming frame Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Printing with Print Order SettingsSelecting in Index Screen Display Print Order Printing Erasing All Print OrdersMenu Card Operations Print ORD. ALL Erase Menu Print Preparations Transferring Video Recordings to a ComputerTo connect with the USB cable To connect with an IEEE1394 DV cable Using a USB cable Connection DiagramUsing an IEEE1394 DV cable Digital Video Solution Disk Transfer Orders Transferring Images 123 Transfer Order Erasing All Transfer OrdersMenu Card Operations Transfer Order Menu Card Operations TRANS.ORD. ALL Erase Preparation for Using DV Messenger Using the Network Mode DV Messenger VersionStart the computer and install DV Messenger Start DV Messenger Power Source TroubleshootingProblem Solution Recording/Playback Tape operation-Playback Tape operation-Recording Printing Memory Card OperationEditing When condensation is detected How to avoid condensationCondensation Condensation may form in the following cases Memory Card Related Messages List of MessagesMessage Explanation Direct Print Related Messages Paper Error 132 Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care Camcorder Cassette About the battery terminal coverProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button BatteryMemory Card Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Cleaning the Video Heads Cleaning Maintenance/OthersUsing the Camcorder Abroad Storage System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-300 Battery Charger TL-H34 Tele-converter WD-H34 Wide-converter VL-10Li Battery Video LightFS-34U Filter Set SA-1 Adapter Bracket SC-1000/SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Shoulder StrapSC-A50 Soft Carrying Case System SpecificationsMemory Card BP-308 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others SDC-16M SD Memory Card Optional Accessories Provided AccessoriesProduct Codes Index End search Exposure lock/adjustment 147 148 Canada Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment Limited Warranty Canon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. 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