Canon MV6iMC instruction manual

PUB.DIE-190

Introduction

Mastering

the Basics

Using the Full

Range of Features

Editing

Using a Memory Card

Additional

Information

Mini Digital

Video

Cassette

PAL

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Contents

Main PAL Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Introduction Important Usage Instructions Reference Guide Preparations Basic Recording Basic Playback General Contents Introduction Mastering the Basics Editing Using the Full Range of Features Additional Information Using a Memory Card Symbols used in this instruction manual Switch Positions by Operating Modes Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting started Introducing the MV6i MC Finding Your Way Around the MV6i MC CAMERA } OFF PLAY(VCR) Page Powering Your Camcorder Page Page Page Loading a Cassette Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Cassette Handling Precautions Recording Movies onto a Tape Before you start recording 3. Load a cassette ( 16). 4. Slide the program selector to [. 5. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording. When you have finished recording 6. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording. Changing the Recording Mode 16:9 (Wide screen TV recording) Confirmation/Warning beeps Demonstration mode 40/400digital zoom (card 30) Zooming 10optical zoom (card 7.5) Page Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screen Changing the angle of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen The indicators that appearin the LCD display when LCD MIRROR is turned on: Allowing the subject to monitor recording Playing Back a Tape 1 (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the 1 ` (rewind) button during normal playback or press and hold the ` Other playback modes Special playback Page Built-in speaker Using the headphones Connections for Playback on a TV Screen Switching the AV/headphone terminal If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S (S1)-video) If your TV (or VCR) has an S (S1) -video input terminal If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals Tips for Making Better Videos Composition Holding the camcorder Using a tripod Picture angle Camcorder moves Searching and Reviewing While Recording Using the Menus Page CAM. MENU List of Menus CAM. MENU, cont. VCR MENU Page VCR MENU, cont. C. CAM MENU C. PLAYMENU C.PLAY MENU, cont. Page Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteries Page If yourwireless controller isnt working: Turning off the tally lamp Setting the Date and Time Using the Full Range of Features Page Recording Still Images onto a Tape Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still image will be taken immediately. PHOTO 1. Press the button halfway down and hold it. 2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image. Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Using the Various Recording Programs Page Portrait Sports Spotlight Sand & Snow Low Light Night (CAMERA mode) Super Night (CAMERA mode) Low Light Plus (CARD CAMERA mode) Using Digital Effects Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Wipe (WIPE) Corner Wipe (CORNER) Faders Jump (JUMP) Flip (FLIP) Puzzle (PUZZLE) Zigzag (ZIGZAG) Faders Beam (BEAM) Tide (TIDE) Effects Page Page Using the Multi-Image Screen 7. Select the desired setting. 8. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu. 9. Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button. 10.Press the start/stop button to begin recording. Audio Recording External microphone Selecting the audio mode Wind screen Setting the Self-Timer 2. Press the start/stop button. Page Adjusting AE Shift Setting the Shutter Speed Page Adjusting Focus Manually 1. Press the FOCUS button to turn the autofocus off. Infinity Focus 2. Use the selectordial to set the focus. Press the FOCUS button more than 3 seconds in step 2 above to record in infinity focus mode. Setting the White Balance Page Enlarging the Image during Playback Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code) Setting the data code Page Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date search. Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Editing to a VCR 1. Connect the camcorder and the other digital device. 2. Prepare the other device. 4. Load a blank cassette. Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment Page Page 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. 2. Prepare the device. Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) Page Digitally Outputting Analog Video and Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Page Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing) CV-150F DV Cable (optional) Side with arrow The playback tape Before inserting After inserting Page Page Audio Dubbing Dubbing Page Setting the Audio Mix 1. Choose the output. Page Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK (Windows XP Users) Inserting and Removing the Memory Card Selecting the Image Quality/Size Card access display File numbers Page Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Recording with the Camcorder 3. Press the PHOTO button halfway and hold it. 4. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image. Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder 3. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image to the memory card. Page Page Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card Recording with the Camcorder Page Page Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Page Playing Back a Memory Card Page Page Settings of Still Images/Movies Page Page Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) Page 1. Select the still image/movie you want to erase. 2. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 3. Select IMAGE ERASE. 4. Select SINGLE. Erasing Still Images/Movies Page Printing with the Direct Print Function Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder 1. Turn off the camcorder and insert a memory card that contains still images. Page Page Page Page 2. Change the size of the trimming frame. 3. Move the trimming frame. 4. Press the MENU button. 1. Connect the printer to the camcorder ( 128). 2. Press the MENU button. Printing with Print Mark Settings 3. Select [\PRINT]. 4. Set the print style. 5. In the print setting menu, turn the selector dial to select [OK] and press the SETbutton. Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix) Page Page Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape Formatting a Memory Card 1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select FORMAT and press the SET button. 3. Select EXECUTE and press the SET button. 4. Select YES and press the SET button. 5. Close the menu. Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Other Information and Precautions Memory card operating precautions Sample images Card chroma key Card luminance key Camera chroma key Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the viewfinder Preparing the lens cap Fastening the grip belt Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times Taking care of the battery pack How much power is left? When to recharge DANGER! WARNING! Installing the backup battery Maintenance Cautions Maintenance Storage Using the camcorder abroad Condensation Troubleshooting Recording/Playback Recording/Playback (Cont.) Memory card operations Miscellaneous Additional Information The MV6i MC System Diagram Printer with direct print function Optional Accessories TL-28 Tele-converter Page Screen Displays Turning off the LCD screen displays Additional Information Screen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback CAMERAMode PLAY(VCR) Mode CARD CAMERAMode Page Caution phrases The camcorder displays various caution phrases they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing. Memory card caution phrases Direct Print Related Messages Specifications MV6i MC NB-2L Battery Pack Index Page Printed on 100% reused paper.