English, Digital Video Camcorder | Canon MV600i instruction

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

PUB.DIE-181

English

Introduction

Mastering the Basics

Using the

Full Range

of Features

Editing

					MV650i	MV630i
	Mini	Digital			Using a
	Mini	Digital			Memory Card
		Video			Memory Card
		Cassette
		Cassette
	This instruction manual covers the MV650i, MV630i, MV600i and MV600. Please note

	that illustrations and explanation in this manual are based on the MV650i.				Additional
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Canon MV600i, MV650i instruction manual English, Digital Video Camcorder

Contents

Digital Video Camcorder English Important Usage Instructions Trademark Acknowledgements Reference Guide Table of Contents Editing MV650i MV630i Using a Memory CardAdditional Information Conventions Used in This Manual Other Symbols and ReferencesOperating Modes Thank You for Choosing a Canon Checking Supplied Accessories 360× Digital Zoom MV600i/MV600 Introducing the MV650i/MV630i/MV600i/MV600 MV650i/MV630i/MV600i/MV600 Components Guide MV630i MV600i MV600 Tripod socket p MV650i MV630i WL-D79 Wireless Controller Using a Household Power Source Remove the battery pack after use Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack Charging Time Charging, Recording and Playback TimeRecording Time Playback Time Battery Pack Handling Precautions How much power is left? Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip Belt MV650i Mounting the Wide Attachment Attaching the Shoulder StrapScrew the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread Loading and Unloading Loading a Cassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Cassette Handling Precautions Inserting Batteries Using the Wireless Controller Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimePress the Menu button to close the menu Press the Menu button to open the menu Setting the Date and Time Displaying Date and Time during Recording Recording Movies on a Tape Mastering the Basics Optical Zoom ZoomingDigital Zoom Magnifications Rotate the LCD panel and choose the angle of the screen Using the LCD ScreenClose the LCD panel after use Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Display SET UP Record Review Searching and Reviewing when RecordingRecord Search Press and release the c record review button Holding the Camcorder Tips for Making Better Videos Press the ` button to rewind the tape Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Modes Switching the AV/Headphones Terminal Playing Back with the Built-in Speaker/Headphones Adjusting the Volume TVs with Scart Terminal Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Output Channel Selecting Menus and Settings Menus and SettingsSet the camcorder to the correct operating mode Camera Menu CAM. Menu Menu and Default Settings SP, LP Play VCR Menu VCR Menu Card Camera Menu C. CAM. Menu Camera Play VCR Card Camera Card Play VCR Menu C.PLAY Menu Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Changing the Remote Sensor ModeTurning the Remote Sensor Off Select a setting option and close the menu Changing the My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camcorder Selecting the Light-up Setting MV650i Setting the Light-up ButtonsSelecting the Colour of the Buttons Recording in 169 Wide Screen TV Recording Other Camcorder Settings Demonstration Mode Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Recording Still Images on a Tape Record Pause Mode Press the Photo button halfwayPress the Photo button fully During Recording Press the Photo button fully Using the Full Range of Features Availability of Functions in Each Mode Using the Recording ProgramsEasy Recording Program Program AE Modes Spotlight Night Select a mode and press the selector dial Selecting the Program AE Mode Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Using Digital Effects Wipe Wipe Faders Puzzle Puzzle Fade in In record pause mode, press the ON/OFF Selecting a FaderFade in In playback pause mode, press the ON/OFF Button and begin playback by pressing the e/a button Mirror Mirror Effects Selecting an Effect MV650i MV630i Selecting an Effect in Card Camera ModePress the ON/OFF button Using the Multi-Image Screen Press the start/stop button begin recording Capturing Press the ON/OFF button Turning Off the Image Stabilizer Press the self-timer button Recording With the Self-TimerWhen recording movies Press the start/stop button When recording still images Press the Photo button Audio Recording Changing the Audio ModeRecording with an External Microphone Wind Screen Tighten the fastening screw MV650i Using the VL-3 Video Light Optional Set the camcorder to Camera or Card Camera mode MV650i Using the DM-50 Microphone OptionalSet the microphone’s directivity switch Set the program selector to Q Adjust the zoom Adjusting the Focus ManuallyTurn the selector dial to adjust the focus Press the Focus button Press the Focus button to return to autofocus Infinity FocusPress the focus button more than 3 seconds in step Turn the selector dial to adjust the AE shift level Adjusting the AE Shift Close the menu Setting the Shutter Speed Full Range Features Using Setting the White Balance Or U appears Move the zoom lever toward T Magnifying the ImageMove the image Displaying the Data Code Available Data Code Combinations in Play VCR mode Selecting the Data Code Display Combination Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationDisplaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto Date Press the + or button to begin searching Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-marked Position Example Recording to a VCR Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DeviceConnect the camcorder to the VCR Connecting a Digital Video Device Connected device Play back the tape Connect the camcorder to the analog video deviceConnected device Stop playback Connect the camcorder to the digital video device Set the camcorder to Play VCR mode and load a blank cassette Copyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright Output Connecting the Devices Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Press the AV \ DV button on the wireless controller Replacing Existing Scenes AV Insert Example AV Insert from a VCR Press the AV Insert button on the wireless controllerVCR Play back the tape VCR Stop playback Audio Dubbing MV650i MV630i MV600i Connecting an Audio Device Dubbing Using a Microphone MV650i MV630i MV600i Audio device Stop playback Playing Back the Added Sound DV Network Solution Disk Windows XP Users Connecting to a Computer Using a DV IEEE1394 Cable Inserting the Card Inserting and Removing the Memory CardRemoving the Card Turn off the camcorder Changing the Still Image Quality Selecting the Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Size File Numbers MV650i Changing the Movie Size 102 Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Set the camcorder to Card Camera modeRecording with the Camcorder Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Connect the camcorder to the video device Recording from Other Video Devices Set the camcorder to Card Camera mode Press the button When Recording in Stitch Assist ModeSelect the program AE mode and zoom on the subject Select the direction with the Card +/- button 107 MV650i Recording Motion Jpeg Movies on a Memory Card Press the start/stop to stop recording Playing Back a Memory Card Set the camcorder to Card Play VCR modeSingle Image Display Press the CARD+/- button to move between images Slide Show Index Screen Card Jump Function Protecting during Single Image Display Protecting ImagesProtecting during Index Screen Display Erasing a Single Image Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image/All Images Select YES Selecting in Index Screen Display Selecting in Single Image Display Erasing All Print Orders Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable Connecting the Printer to the CamcorderPrinting with the Direct Print Function Printing Setting the Print StyleSelecting the Number of Copies Set the number of copies and the print style Selecting the paper size Print setting menu, select OK and press the selector dial Printing with Print Order SettingsSet the print style Card Mix Effects Combining Images Card MixCard Chroma Key Card Chroma Camera Chroma Key CAM. Chroma Card Luminance Key Card LumiCard Animation C. Animation Select the mix type matching the image you have selected Selecting the Card Mix EffectActivating the Card Mix Effect 1. Press the Card MIX button Press the start/stop button to end recording Recording with the Card Mix Effect Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card Copying Still ImagesOpen the menu and select Card Operations Select Copy b \ Select Execute Open the menu and select Card Operations Select Copy \ b Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape Open the menu and select Card Operations Select Format Formatting a Memory Card Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Open the menu Select MY Camera Select Create START-UP Image Creating a Start-up Image Memory Card Information Memory Card Handling PrecautionsAs of January Sample Images 132 Screen Displays Press the TV Screen button on the wireless controllerTV Screen Displays REW Screen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback Play VCR Mode Camera ModeScreen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback 12bit audio out MV650i MV630i Card Play VCR Mode MV650i MV630i Card Camera Mode Message Explanation List of Messages MV650i MV630i Memory Card Related Messages Card Error MV650i MV630i Direct Print Related Messages Camcorder Handling Precautions MaintenanceCleaning Storage Video Heads Viewfinder When condensation is detected How to avoid condensationCondensation Condensation may form in the following cases Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen Power Source Troubleshooting Recording MV650i MV630i Memory Card Operation VCR System Diagram Availability differs from area to area BP-500 Series Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-570 Battery Charger CB-570 Car Battery Cable WD-30.5 Wide-converter VL-10Li Battery Video LightFS-30.5U Filter Set MV650i VL-3 Video Light SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case MV650i/MV630i/MV600i/MV600 Specifications BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterSDC-8M SD Memory Card Index MV650i , *2 MV650i MV630i Printed on 100% reused paper