Canon MV6iMC instruction manual Contents

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Introduction

Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions	2
Reference Guide	3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon	7
Introducing the MV6i MC	8
Mastering the Basics
Finding Your Way Around the MV6i MC..9
Preparations
Powering Your Camcorder	12
Loading a Cassette	16
Basic Recording
Recording Movies onto a Tape	18
Zooming	23
Using the LCD Screen	25
Basic Playback
Playing Back a Tape	28
Connections for Playback
on a TV Screen	32
Tips for Making Better Videos	36
Using the Full Range of
Features
General
Searching and Reviewing
While Recording	38
Using the Menus	39
Using the Wireless Controller	48
For Recording
Setting the Date and Time	51
Recording Still Images onto a Tape	54
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off	56
Using the Various Recording Programs ..	57
Using Digital Effects	61
Using the Multi-Image Screen	67
Audio Recording	69
Setting the Self-Timer	71

When Making Manual Adjustments

Adjusting AE Shift	73
Setting the Shutter Speed	74
Adjusting Focus Manually	76
Setting the White Balance	77
For Playback
Enlarging the Image during Playback	79
Displaying Date, Time and
Camcorder Data (Data Code)	80
Searching the Tape
(Photo Search/Date Search)	83
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position	84
Editing
Editing to a VCR	85
Dubbing to/from a Tape
with Digital Video Equipment	86
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in)	89
Digitally Outputting Analog Video
and Audio Signals
(Analog-Digital Converter)	91
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing)	93
Audio Dubbing	96
Setting the Audio Mix	99
Connecting to a Computer Using a DV
(IEEE1394) Cable	101

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