Reference Guide, Trademark Acknowledgements | Canon MV600i, MV650i

Reference Guide

The following manuals are supplied with the camcorder:

❍Digital Video Camcorder MV650i/MV630i/MV600i/MV600 Instruction Manual This manual explains the camcorder operations from basic video recording to the use of the full range of features.

❍Windows XP Users Only

DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual

This manual explains how to download/upload images from/to the memory card using a DV (IEEE1394) cable. You can also perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet using the provided software. Available functions depend upon the camcorder model and networking environment.

❍MV650i MV630i

DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual

This manual explains how to download images from the memory card to a computer using the supplied USB cable. You can add sample images for Card Mix and My Camera settings from the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.

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Introduction

Trademark Acknowledgements

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Canon MV600i, MV650i instruction manual Reference Guide, Trademark Acknowledgements

Contents

Digital Video Camcorder English Important Usage Instructions Trademark Acknowledgements Reference Guide Table of Contents MV650i MV630i Using a Memory Card EditingAdditional Information Other Symbols and References Conventions Used in This ManualOperating 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 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 Attaching the Shoulder Strap MV650i Mounting the Wide AttachmentScrew 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, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving 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 Zooming Optical ZoomDigital Zoom Magnifications Using the LCD Screen Rotate the LCD panel and choose the angle of the screenClose the LCD panel after use 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 Menus and Settings Selecting 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 Changing the My Camera Settings Select a setting option and close the menuCustomizing the Camcorder MV650i Setting the Light-up Buttons Selecting the Light-up SettingSelecting the Colour of the Buttons 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 MV650i MV630i Selecting an Effect in Card Camera Mode Selecting an EffectPress 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 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 Changing the Audio Mode Audio RecordingRecording with an External Microphone Wind Screen Tighten the fastening screw MV650i Using the VL-3 Video Light Optional MV650i Using the DM-50 Microphone Optional Set the camcorder to Camera or Card Camera modeSet the microphone’s directivity switch Press the Focus button Adjusting the Focus ManuallySet the program selector to Q Adjust the zoom Turn the selector dial to adjust the focus Infinity Focus Press the Focus button to return to autofocusPress 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 Magnifying the Image Move the zoom lever toward TMove the image 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 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Example Recording to a VCRConnect the camcorder to the VCR Connecting a Digital Video Device Connect the camcorder to the analog video device Connected device Play back the tapeConnected device Stop playback Connect the camcorder to the digital video device Set the camcorder to Play VCR mode and load a blank cassette Copyright Precaution Copyright SignalsConcerning 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 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 Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image QualityChanging the Still Image Size File Numbers MV650i Changing the Movie Size 102 Set the camcorder to Card Camera mode Recording Still Images on a Memory CardRecording with the Camcorder 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 Images Protecting during Single Image DisplayProtecting during Index Screen 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 Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cablePrinting with the Direct Print Function Set the number of copies and the print style Setting the Print StylePrinting Selecting the Number of Copies Selecting the paper size Printing with Print Order Settings Print setting menu, select OK and press the selector dialSet the print style Combining Images Card Mix Card Mix EffectsCard Chroma Key Card Chroma Card Luminance Key Card Lumi Camera Chroma Key CAM. ChromaCard Animation C. Animation Selecting the Card Mix Effect Select the mix type matching the image you have selectedActivating the Card Mix Effect 1. Press the Card MIX button 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 Memory Card Handling Precautions Memory Card InformationAs of January Sample Images 132 Press the TV Screen button on the wireless controller Screen DisplaysTV Screen 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 Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen 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 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-512/BP-508 Battery PackSDC-8M SD Memory Card Index MV650i , *2 MV650i MV630i Printed on 100% reused paper