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Contents

Digital Video Camcorder English Important Usage Instructions Trademark Acknowledgements Reference Guide Table of Contents Additional Information MV650i MV630i Using a Memory CardEditing Operating Modes Other Symbols and ReferencesConventions Used in This Manual 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 Playback Time Charging, Recording and Playback TimeCharging Time Recording Time Battery Pack Handling Precautions How much power is left? Installing the Backup Battery Fastening the Grip Belt Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Attaching the Lens Cap Screw the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread Attaching the Shoulder StrapMV650i Mounting the Wide Attachment Loading and Unloading Loading a Cassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Cassette Handling Precautions Inserting Batteries Using the Wireless Controller Press the Menu button to close the menu Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time 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 Digital Zoom ZoomingOptical Zoom Magnifications Close the LCD panel after use Using the LCD ScreenRotate the LCD panel and choose the angle of the screen Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Display SET UP Press and release the c record review button Searching and Reviewing when RecordingRecord Review Record Search 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 Set the camcorder to the correct operating mode Menus and SettingsSelecting Menus and Settings 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 Turning the Remote Sensor Off Changing the Remote Sensor ModeChanging the Remote Sensor Mode Customizing the Camcorder Changing the My Camera SettingsSelect a setting option and close the menu Selecting the Colour of the Buttons MV650i Setting the Light-up ButtonsSelecting the Light-up Setting Recording in 169 Wide Screen TV Recording Other Camcorder Settings Demonstration Mode Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP During Recording Press the Photo button fully Record Pause Mode Press the Photo button halfwayRecording Still Images on a Tape Press the Photo button fully Using the Full Range of Features Program AE Modes Using the Recording ProgramsAvailability of Functions in Each Mode Easy Recording Program 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 Button and begin playback by pressing the e/a button Selecting a FaderFade in In record pause mode, press the ON/OFF Fade in In playback pause mode, press the ON/OFF Mirror Mirror Effects Press the ON/OFF button MV650i MV630i Selecting an Effect in Card Camera ModeSelecting an Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen Press the start/stop button begin recording Capturing Press the ON/OFF button Turning Off the Image Stabilizer When recording still images Press the Photo button Recording With the Self-TimerPress the self-timer button When recording movies Press the start/stop button Recording with an External Microphone Changing the Audio ModeAudio Recording Wind Screen Tighten the fastening screw MV650i Using the VL-3 Video Light Optional Set the microphone’s directivity switch MV650i Using the DM-50 Microphone OptionalSet the camcorder to Camera or Card Camera mode Press the Focus button Adjusting the Focus ManuallySet the program selector to Q Adjust the zoom Turn the selector dial to adjust the focus Press the focus button more than 3 seconds in step Infinity FocusPress the Focus button to return to autofocus 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 image Magnifying the ImageMove the zoom lever toward T Displaying the Data Code Available Data Code Combinations in Play VCR mode Six-Second Auto Date Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationSelecting the Data Code Display Combination Displaying the Data Code Press the + or button to begin searching Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-marked Position Connect the camcorder to the VCR Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DeviceExample Recording to a VCR Connecting a Digital Video Device Connected device Stop playback Connect the camcorder to the analog video deviceConnected device Play back the tape Connect the camcorder to the digital video device Set the camcorder to Play VCR mode and load a blank cassette Concerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals Output Connecting the Devices Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Press the AV \ DV button on the wireless controller Replacing Existing Scenes AV Insert VCR Stop playback Press the AV Insert button on the wireless controllerExample AV Insert from a VCR VCR Play back the tape 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 Turn off the camcorder Inserting and Removing the Memory CardInserting the Card Removing the Card Changing the Still Image Size Selecting the Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Quality File Numbers MV650i Changing the Movie Size 102 Recording with the Camcorder Set the camcorder to Card Camera modeRecording Still Images on a Memory Card Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Connect the camcorder to the video device Recording from Other Video Devices Select the direction with the Card +/- button When Recording in Stitch Assist ModeSet the camcorder to Card Camera mode Press the button Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject 107 MV650i Recording Motion Jpeg Movies on a Memory Card Press the start/stop to stop recording Press the CARD+/- button to move between images Set the camcorder to Card Play VCR modePlaying Back a Memory Card Single Image Display Slide Show Index Screen Card Jump Function Protecting during Index Screen Display Protecting ImagesProtecting during Single Image Display Select YES Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image Erasing a Single Image/All Images Selecting in Index Screen Display Selecting in Single Image Display Erasing All Print Orders Printing with the Direct Print Function Connecting the Printer to the CamcorderConnect the camcorder to the printer using the cable Set the number of copies and the print style Setting the Print StylePrinting Selecting the Number of Copies Selecting the paper size Set the print style Printing with Print Order SettingsPrint setting menu, select OK and press the selector dial Card Chroma Key Card Chroma Combining Images Card MixCard Mix Effects Card Animation C. Animation Card Luminance Key Card LumiCamera Chroma Key CAM. Chroma Activating the Card Mix Effect 1. Press the Card MIX button Selecting the Card Mix EffectSelect the mix type matching the image you have selected Press the start/stop button to end recording Recording with the Card Mix Effect Select Execute Copying Still ImagesCopying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card Open the menu and select Card Operations Select Copy b \ 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 As of January Memory Card Handling PrecautionsMemory Card Information Sample Images 132 TV Screen Displays Press the TV Screen button on the wireless controllerScreen Displays REW Screen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback 12bit audio out Camera ModePlay VCR Mode Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback 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 Storage MaintenanceCamcorder Handling Precautions Cleaning Video Heads Viewfinder Condensation may form in the following cases How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected Condensation Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Power Source Troubleshooting Recording MV650i MV630i Memory Card Operation VCR System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CB-570 Car Battery Cable Optional AccessoriesBP-500 Series Battery Packs CG-570 Battery Charger MV650i VL-3 Video Light VL-10Li Battery Video LightWD-30.5 Wide-converter FS-30.5U Filter Set SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case MV650i/MV630i/MV600i/MV600 Specifications SDC-8M SD Memory Card CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack Index MV650i , *2 MV650i MV630i Printed on 100% reused paper