Adjusting AE Shift | Canon MV6iMC specs

Adjusting AE Shift

By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes.

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Make sure the program selector is set to Q .

1.Press the SET button and select any recording program other than Spotlight, Sand & Snow, Night or Super Night from the program menu.

2.Press the EXP button.

•eAE ±0 appears light blue.

3.Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level.

•Levels are from –2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75).

•The higher the setting, the brighter the image.

Notes:

•You cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before AE in the display. Press the EXP button so that e appears before AE. Then you can adjust the exposure manually.

•You cannot adjust the AE Shift when the camcorder is set to [ (Easy Recording), the Spotlight, Sand & Snow, Night or Super Night recording program.

•To cancel AE shift, set it to ±0 and press the EXP button.

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Canon MV6iMC instruction manual Adjusting AE Shift, Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions 3Windows XP Users Only Reference Guide Contents Additional Information Using a Memory Card Operating Mode Power switch TAPE/CARD switch Switch Positions by Operating Modes Getting started Thank you for Choosing a Canon Introducing the MV6i MC Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the MV6i MC OFF Playvcr Assist lamp White LED p Connecting the camcorder to a household power socket Powering Your Camcorder CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter Plug the AC plug into a household power socket Charging the battery pack CB-2LTE Battery Charger Attaching the battery pack Loading and unloading Loading a CassetteLoad or unload the cassette Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Cassette Handling Precautions Before you start recording Recording Movies onto a TapeRecording Load a cassette Slide the program selector to When you have finished recording Camera Play VCR Changing the Recording Mode Wide screen TV recording Confirmation/Warning beeps Demonstration mode 10⋅ optical zoom card 7.5⋅ Zooming40⋅/400⋅ digital zoom card 30⋅ Mastering the Basics Opening and closing the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenChanging the angle of the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screen REC REC Pause Eject Allowing the subject to monitor recording Playing Back a Tape Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR Special playback Other playback modes Forward ⋅2 Playback Reverse PlaybackReverse ⋅2 Playback Built-in speaker Using the headphones Using the headphones Switching the AV/headphone terminalConnections for Playback on a TV Screen 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 Video If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Tips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camcorder Composition Camcorder moves Picture angle Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Camera menu Using the MenusVCR menu Card camera menu Press the Menu button Selecting from the Menus List of Menus Camera set up submenuCard mix submenu Display set up submenu VCR set up submenuCAM. MENU, System submenu Card operations submenu Card set up submenu CAM Menu Card Camera VCR MENU, 2AV or headphones Play MENU, Card operations submenu when playing back a single imageTo print mark 124 Return 128 Inserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode Turning off the tally lamp If your wireless controller isn’t working Setting the time zone/daylight saving time Setting the Date and TimeClose the menu London Date and time display Setting the clock Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Recording Still Images onto a Tape Press the Photo button fully down to take the still image Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording Programs Easy Recording Program Setting the program AE modeProgram AE Modes Auto Portrait SportsSpotlight Sand & Snow Super Night Camera mode Night Camera modeLow Light Plus Card Camera mode Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital Effects Wipe Wipe Fade Trigger FADE-TJump Jump Flip Flip Zigzag Zigzag Puzzle PuzzleBeam Beam Tide Tide Black and White BLK & WHT Art ARTSepia Sepia Mosaic Mosaic Operating faders Select the desired settingSelect Fader Press the D.EFFECTS Select button to close the menu Select Effect Operating effectsPress the D.EFFECTS Select button Operating the multi-image screen Using the Multi-Image Screen Press the start/stop button to begin recording Audio Recording Selecting the audio modeExternal microphone Wind screen Press the start/stop button Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button to end recording Using the Full Range of Features Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Adjusting AE Shift Tapecard Setting the Shutter Speed Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Press the Focus button to turn the autofocus off Adjusting Focus ManuallyUse the selector dial to set the focus Infinity Focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Enlarging the Image during Playback To cancel, move the zoom lever toward WMove the zoom lever toward T Move the image to the right and left Selecting date/time Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Setting the data code Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Preparations Editing to a VCRConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCR Connect the camcorder and the other digital device Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video EquipmentPrepare the other device Load a blank cassette Stop playback on the other device Dubbing Copyright signals Copyright precautionConcerning copyrighting Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD screen 150 Turning the analog-digital converter on Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Tape in the MV6i MC Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapePlayback tape Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder Press the AV Insert buttonStop playback on the VCR To connect other audio equipment Audio DubbingTo connect an external microphone Camera Play VCR Card Camera Card Play VCR Press the Audio DUB. button Choose the output Setting the Audio Mix Selecting audio output channels 100 101 DV Network Solution Disk Windows XP Users Inserting the Card Inserting and Removing the Memory CardRemoving the Card Turn off the camcorder 103 Selecting the Image Quality/SizeSelecting the Still Image Quality Selecting the Image Size of Still Images and Movies 104 Card access display File numbers 105 Turning off the shutter sound 106 107 Recording Still Images on a Memory CardRecording with the Camcorder Press the Photo button halfway and hold it Press the Photo button fully down to record the still image 108 Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder 109 Recording from Other Video Devices 110Connect the camcorder to the other device 111 112 Recording Motion Jpeg Movies on a Memory Card 113 114 115 Recording Panoramic Images Stitch AssistSet the recording program and zoom on the subject Press the Photo button to record the first image 116 117 Playing Back a Memory CardThere are 3 ways to view still images/movies Single Image 118Card Jump Function Slide Show 119To stop the slide show, press the Slide Show button Index Screen 120 Settings of Still Images/Movies Erasing still images/movies 121 File Operation File Oper 122Select Protect and press the SET button Select Image Erase and press the SET button 123 Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 124 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark Erasing all print marks 125 126 Erasing Still Images/MoviesSelect the still image/movie you want to erase Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select ALL 127 Printing with the Direct Print Function Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder 129 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cablePrinting Select Print and press the SET button 130 Setting the Print StyleCard Photo Printer Selecting the Image Style Bubble Jet Printer Selecting the Paper Size 131Selecting the Borders 132 Bubble Jet Printer Trimming SettingsCard Photo Printer Selecting the Printing Area 133 Printing with Print Mark SettingsChange the size of the trimming frame Move the trimming frame Select \ Print 134Set the print style Card LUMI. Card luminance key 135 CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key 136Mix level Select MIX Type 137Press the Card MIX button Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording 138 Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select Execute and press the SET button 139 Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape 140 Formatting a Memory Card 141 Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Memory card operating precautions Other Information and Precautions142 Sample images 143Card chroma key 144 SD Memory Card SDC-8M Specifications Capacity InterfaceCard luminance key Camera chroma key Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the viewfinder145 Preparing the lens cap Battery Max. Recording Time Typical Recording Time Pack Battery Pack Time needed for full rechargeBattery pack 146 When to recharge How much power is left?Taking care of the battery pack 147 Treat the battery pack with care Installing the backup battery148 149 Maintenance 150 MaintenanceStorage Camcorder body and lens Power sources Using the camcorder abroad151 TV playback 152 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from condensation 153 TroubleshootingRecording/Playback ? The camcorder won’t focus 154 155 Problem ? The memory card will not insertMemory card operations Miscellaneous 156 157 MV6i MC System Diagram 158 Optional AccessoriesTL-28 Tele-converter SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 159 160 Screen DisplaysTurning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback 161 Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback Camera Mode Slide show 163Current still image Total still images Date and Time 164 Memory card caution phrases 165 Direct Print Related Messages 166 167 SpecificationsMV6i MC 168 NB-2L Battery Pack 169 Index 170 Printed on 100% reused paper