Main
Digital Video Camcorder
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Instruction Manual
PAL
Important Usage Instructions
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Reference Guide
Trademark Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Introduction
Mastering the Basics
Using the Full Range of Features
Editing
Using a Memory Card
Additional Information
Conventions Used in This Manual
Operating Modes
Other Symbols and References
Thank You for Choosing a Canon
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Checking Supplied Accessories
Introducing the MV650i/MV630i/MV600i/MV600
Components Guide
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Wireless Controller
Using a Household Power Source
Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack
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Charging, Recording and Playback Time
Charging Time
Playback Time
Recording Time
How much power is left?
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
Installing the Backup Battery
1. Open the backup battery cover. 2. Insert the lithium battery with the + side facing outward.
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3. Close the cover.
Preparing the Camcorder
Adjusting the Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment)
Attaching the Lens Cap
Fastening the Grip Belt
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.
Mounting the Wide Attachment
Screw the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread.
Loading a Cassette
Loading and Unloading
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
Cassette Handling Precautions
Using the Wireless Controller
Inserting Batteries
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Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
Mastering
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Setting the Date and Time
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1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
CARD PLAY (VCR)
CARD CAMERA
Displaying Date and Time during Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape
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Zooming
Optical Zoom
Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).
Digital Zoom
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5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Using the LCD Screen
1. Push the OPEN button at the LCD panel and open the LCD panel.
2. Rotate the LCD panel and choose the angle of the screen.
3. Close the LCD panel after use.
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen
Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen
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Searching and Reviewing when Recording
Record Review
Press and release the c(record review) button.
Record Search
Press and hold the REC SEARCH + button (forward) or button (reverse).
Tips for Making Better Videos
Holding the Camcorder
Lie on your elbow Use a tripod
For More Stability
Lighting
Playing Back a Tape
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Special Playback Modes
e/a(Playback Pause)
1(Fast Forward Playback) / `(Rewind Playback)
+ /ae (Frame Advance) /
SLOW I(Slow Forward)/(Slow Reverse)
Playing Back with the Built-in Speaker/Headphones
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume.
Playing Back on a TV Screen
TVs with SCART Terminal
TVs with S (S1)-Video Input Terminal
TVs with Audio/Video Terminals
Selecting the Audio Output Channel
Menus and Settings
Selecting Menus and Settings
Menu and Default Settings
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Default settings are shown in boldface.
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PLAY (VCR) Menu (VCR MENU)
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CARD CAMERA Menu (C. CAM. MENU)
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CARD PLAY (VCR) Menu (C.PLAY MENU)
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Changing the Remote Sensor Mode
Turning the Remote Sensor Off
Open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [WL. REMOTE], set it to [OFF B] and close the menu.
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode
Customizing the Camcorder
Changing the My Camera Settings
1. Open the menu and select [MY CAMERA]. 2. Select the menu item you wish to change.
3. Select a setting option and close the menu.
Setting the Light-up Buttons
Selecting the Light-up Setting
Selecting the Colour of the Buttons
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Other Camcorder Settings
Beep
Recording in 16:9 (Wide Screen TV Recording)
Demonstration Mode
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)
Recording Still Images on a Tape
In Record Pause Mode 1. Press the PHOTO button halfway.
2. Press the PHOTO button fully.
During Recording 1. Press the PHOTO button fully.
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Using the Recording Programs
Availability of Functions in Each Mode:
Easy Recording Program
Program AE Modes
Auto
Sports
Portrait
Spotlight
Sand & Snow
Low Light
Night
Super Night (CAMERA mode)
Low Light Plus (CARD CAMERA mode)
Selecting the Program AE Mode
1. Slide the program selector to Q(program AE). 2. Press the selector dial.
3. Select a mode and press the selector dial.
Using Digital Effects
Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes:
Faders
Fade Trigger (FADE-T)
Flip (FLIP)
Wipe (WIPE)
Corner Wipe (CORNER)
Puzzle (PUZZLE)
Zigzag (ZIGZAG)
Tide (TIDE)
Beam (BEAM)
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Effects
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Using the Multi-Image Screen
Capturing 10
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.Press the start/stop button begin recording.
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [IMAGE S. i], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.
Recording With the Self-Timer
1. Press the (self-timer) button.
When recording movies 2. Press the start/stop button.
3. Press the start/stop button to stop recording.
When recording still images 2. Press the PHOTO button.
Audio Recording
Changing the Audio Mode
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to [16bit] and close the menu.
Recording with an External Microphone
Wind Screen
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set it to [ON] and close the menu.
Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional)
1. Slide the video light into the accessory shoe until it clicks. 2. Tighten the fastening screw.
Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)
1. Slide the microphone into the accessory shoe until it clicks. 2. Tighten the fastening screw.
3. Set the camcorder to CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode.
4. Set the microphones directivity switch.
Adjusting the Focus Manually
1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. Adjust the zoom.
3. Press the FOCUS button.
4. Turn the selector dial to adjust the focus.
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Adjusting the AE Shift
Setting the Shutter Speed
6. Close the menu.
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Setting the White Balance
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Magnifying the Image
1. Move the zoom lever toward T.
2. Move the image.
Displaying the Data Code
Available Data Code Combinations (in PLAY (VCR) mode):
Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination
Selecting the Data Code Display Combination
Displaying the Data Code
Press the DATA CODE button.
Six-Second Auto Date
Photo Search/Date Search
1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo search and date search.
2. Press the +or -button to begin searching.
Returning to a Pre-marked Position
1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later.
2. When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape.
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device
Example: Recording to a VCR
Connecting a Digital Video Device
Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)
1. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device.
5. Connected device: Play back the tape.
8. Connected device: Stop playback.
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Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)
1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device.
2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette.
5. Connected Device: Play back the tape.
8. Connected Device: Stop playback.
Concerning Copyright
Copyright Precaution
Copyright Signals
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)
Connecting the Devices
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Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter
Replacing Existing Scenes (AV Insert)
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Audio Dubbing
Connecting an Audio Device
Using a Microphone
Dubbing
to begin dubbing.
7. Press the STOP 3button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing.
Playing Back the Added Sound
1. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP], select a setting and close the menu.
Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable
DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK (Windows XP Users)
Inserting and Removing the Memory Card
Inserting the Card
Removing the Card
Selecting the Image Quality/Size
Changing the Still Image Quality
Changing the Still Image Size
Open the menu and select [CARD SET UP]. Select [SI SIZE], set it to [640 480] and close the menu.
Changing the Movie Size
File Numbers
CONTINUOUS
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Recording Still Images on a Memory Card
Recording with the Camcorder
1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode.
2. Press the PHOTO button halfway.
3. Press the PHOTO button fully.
Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder
4. Press the PHOTO button fully.
Recording from Other Video Devices
1. Connect the camcorder to the video device.
2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode.
5. Press the PHOTO button fully.
Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode)
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Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card
Recording with the Camcorder
1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode. 2. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.
3. Press the start/stop button to stop recording.
Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder
Recording from Other Video Devices
Playing Back a Memory Card
Single Image Display
1. Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.
2. Press the CARD+/ button to move between images.
3. To play back a movie, press the e/abutton.
Index Screen
Slide Show
Card Jump Function
In single image display, press and hold the CARD + or CARD button.
Protecting Images
Protecting during Single Image Display
Protecting during Index Screen Display
Erasing Images
Erasing a Single Image
Erasing a Single Image/All Images
Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order)
Selecting in Single Image Display
Selecting in Index Screen Display
Erasing All Print Orders
Printing with the Direct Print Function
Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder
4. Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable.
Printing
Selecting the Number of Copies
Setting the Print Style
Selecting the paper size:
Selecting the Borders:
Printing with Print Order Settings
1. Connect the printer to the camcorder ( 117). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select [\PRINT].
4. Set the print style.
5. In the print setting menu, select [OK] and press the selector dial.
Combining Images (Card Mix)
Card Mix Effects
Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA)
Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.)
Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA)
Card Animation (C. ANIMATION)
Selecting the Card Mix Effect
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Copying Still Images
Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card
2. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS]. 3. Select [COPY [b\] ].
4. Select [EXECUTE].
5. Press the 3(stop) button to end copying.
Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape
Formatting a Memory Card
1. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS]. 2. Select [FORMAT].
3. Select [EXECUTE].
4. Select [YES] and close the menu.
Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable
Creating a Start-up Image
Memory Card Information
Memory Cards that are confirmed to operate with this camcorder (as of January 2003):
Memory Card Handling Precautions
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Screen Displays
LCD Screen Displays
TV Screen Displays
Press the TV SCREEN button on the wireless controller.
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SET UP]. Select [TV SCREEN], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.
Screen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback
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Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback
CARD CAMERA Mode
CARD PLAY (VCR) Mode
Slide show ( 111) Accessing a memory card ( 110) Data code ( 82)
List of Messages
Memory Card Related Messages
Direct Print Related Messages
Maintenance
Camcorder Handling Precautions
Storage
Cleaning
Camcorder Body and Lens
Viewfinder
Video Heads
Condensation
Condensation may form in the following cases:
How to avoid condensation:
When condensation is detected:
Resuming use:
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
Playback on a TV Screen
Troubleshooting
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Power Source
Recording/Playback
Recording
Playback
Memory Card Operation
Additional
Information
System Diagram
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Optional Accessories
BP-500 Series Battery Packs
CG-570 Battery Charger
CB-570 Car Battery Cable
TL-30.5 Tele-converter
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SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case
Specifications
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SDC-8M SD Memory Card
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack
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Index
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