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Canon MV600i, MV650i Tips for Making Better Videos

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Mastering

the Basics

Tips for Making Better Videos

Holding the Camcorder

For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right

elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the camcorder with your left

hand. Be careful that your fingers do not touch the microphone or lens.

For More Stability

Lighting

When recording outdoors, we recommend

recording with the sun at your back.

❍When using a tripod, do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as

it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens).

❍Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm as it may

damage the camcorder.

Low-angle RecordingHigh-angle Recording

Lean against a wall Put the camcorder on a table

Lie on your elbow Use a tripod

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Contents

Main Digital Video Camcorder 0_D73PAL_E(cover) 02.12.26 9:17 PM Page 1 Instruction Manual PAL Important Usage Instructions 1_D73PAL_E(02-12) 02.12.26 9:20 PM Page 2 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 1_D73PAL_E(02-12) 02.12.26 9:20 PM Page 7 Checking Supplied Accessories Introducing the MV650i/MV630i/MV600i/MV600 Components Guide 1_D73PAL_E(02-12) 02.12.26 9:20 PM Page 9 MV650i/MV630i/MV600i/MV600 MV650i MV630i * } 1_D73PAL_E(02-12) 02.12.26 9:20 PM Page 10 MV650i MV630i * * 1_D73PAL_E(02-12) 02.12.26 9:20 PM Page 11 * MV650i MV600 MV630i q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 WL-D79 WL-D80 * * Wireless Controller Using a Household Power Source Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack y t 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. qwe 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 q w e Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Mastering the Basics 2_D73PAL_E(13-42) 02.12.26 9:22 PM Page 24 Setting the Date and Time ( 43) 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 t Page Zooming Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). Digital Zoom T W 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 Page 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 et q 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 3_D73PAL_E(43-85) 02.12.26 9:26 PM Page 44 Default settings are shown in boldface. MV600 MV650i MV650i MV600i PLAY (VCR) Menu (VCR MENU) MV600 MV600 MV650i MV650i MV600i CARD CAMERA Menu (C. CAM. MENU) MV630iMV650i CARD PLAY (VCR) Menu (C.PLAY MENU) MV630iMV650i 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 MV650i 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. Page 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) Page Effects Page Using the Multi-Image Screen Capturing 10 .Press the ON/OFF button. 11 .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. Page Adjusting the AE Shift Setting the Shutter Speed 6. Close the menu. Page Setting the White Balance Page 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. MV600iMV630iMV650i 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 MV600i MV630i Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Replacing Existing Scenes (AV Insert) MV600i MV630i Page 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 RESET 5_D73PAL_E(99-132) 02.12.26 9:30 PM Page 102 ( 43) 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) Page 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 Page 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 Page Page 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 6_D73PAL_E(133-154) 02.12.26 9:32 PM Page 134 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 6_D73PAL_E(133-154) 02.12.26 9:32 PM Page 144 Power Source Recording/Playback Recording Playback Memory Card Operation Additional Information System Diagram 6_D73PAL_E(133-154) 02.12.26 9:32 PM Page 147 Optional Accessories BP-500 Series Battery Packs CG-570 Battery Charger CB-570 Car Battery Cable TL-30.5 Tele-converter Page SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case Specifications 6_D73PAL_E(133-154) 02.12.26 9:32 PM Page 151 MV650i/MV630i/MV600i/MV600 *1MV650i/MV630i only *2MV650i only 6_D73PAL_E(133-154) 02.12.26 9:32 PM Page 152 SDC-8M SD Memory Card CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack *1MV650i/MV630i only *2MV650i/MV630i/MV600i only Index F B C D Z O P U S 0_D73PAL_E(cover) 02.12.26 9:17 PM Page 1 Printed on 100% reused paper.