Canon MV 690 [

Availability of Functions in Each Mode:

A: Auto setting h: Available ×: Not available

: Can be used only in CAMERA mode.

* MV750i/MV730i onlly.

Selecting the Easy Recording Program

Set the program selector to [.

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CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CAMERA

Shaded area

Program Selector

Recording Program

Digital Zoom h

Image Stabilizer ON

Focus A

White Balance A

Shutter Speed A

AE Shift ×h

Digital Effects ×

16:9 ×

Card Mix* ×

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Contents

Main Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual PAL Printed on 100% reused paper. Important Usage Instructions Using this Manual Symbols and References Used in This Manual Table of Contents Introduction Basic Functions Using the Full Range of Features Editing Using a Memory Card Direct Printing Additional Information Checking Supplied Accessories Introduction Components Guide MV750i/MV730i/MV700i/MV700/MV690 * MV750i/MV730i only. ** MV750i/MV730i/MV700i only. b * MV750i/MV730i only. Introduction * MV750i/MV730i only. ** MV750i only. WL-D82 Wireless Controller Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Using a Household Power Source e r Page Loading/Unloading a Cassette e r Installing the Backup Battery 1. Open the backup battery cover. 2. Insert the lithium battery with the + side facing outward. qe 3. Close the cover. Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric 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. Using the Wireless Controller Inserting Batteries Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time 7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock. Displaying Date and Time during Recording Recording Movies on a Tape Recording r Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Screen Displays during Recording rWhen jflashes tRecording reminder qTime code wRemaining tape eRemaining battery charge Searching and Reviewing when Recording Recording Still Images on a Tape 3. Press the PHOTO button fully. Zooming Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward Wto zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward Tto zoom in (telephoto). T W Digital Zoom Tips for Making Better Videos Playing Back a Tape e r t Special Playback Modes e/a(Playback Pause) 1(Fast Forward Playback) / `(Rewind Playback) + /ae(Frame Advance) / SLOW M(Slow Forward)/(Slow Reverse) Adjusting the Volume When Using Headphones Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV/PHONES H], set it to [PHONES H] and close the menu. Adjusting the Volume Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume. Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with SCART Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals TVs with S (S1)-Video Input Terminal Selecting the Audio Output Channel Menus and Settings Selecting Menus and Settings Advanced Functions Menu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface. CAMERA MENU PLAY (VCR) CAMERA * MV750i/MV730i only. ** MV750i only. Page PLAY (VCR) MENU * MV750i/MV730i only. ** MV750i/MV730i/MV700i only. Page CARD CAMERA MENU CARD PLAY MENU PLAY (VCR)CAMERA Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording Program Program AE Modes Availability of Functions in Each Mode: Selecting the Easy Recording Program [ Selecting the Program AE Mode 2. Press the SET dial. 3. Select a mode and press the SET dial. Using the Night Modes 2. Press the NIGHT MODE button. Skin Detail Function Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SKIN DETAIL], set it to [SOFT] and close the menu. Adjusting the AE Shift Adjusting the Focus Manually 2. Adjust the zoom. 3. Press the FOCUS button. 4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus. Infinity Focus Setting the White Balance Page Setting the Shutter Speed 6. Close the menu. Auto Slow Shutter Using the Self-Timer When recording movies 1. Press the (self-timer) button. 2. Press the start/stop button. Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to [16bit] and close the menu. Wind Screen Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set it to [ON] and close the menu. Using Headphones during Recording Using Digital Effects Puzzle (PUZZLE) Zigzag (ZIGZAG) Tide (TIDE) Beam (BEAM) Page Selecting a Fader Selecting an Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen 10 .Press the start/stop button to begin recording. Magnifying the Image 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. 2. Selected the magnified area with the SET dial. Displaying the Data Code 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 Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [6SEC.DATE], set it to [ON] and close the menu. End Search In stop mode, press the END SEARCH button. 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, rewind the tape. 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. 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. Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Format 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 Other Camcorder Settings Beep Recording in 16:9 (Widescreen TV Recording) Turning Off the Image Stabilizer Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [IMG STAB i], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. Demonstration Mode Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [DEMO MODE], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting the Devices Recording Page Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) Concerning Copyright Copyright Precaution Copyright Signals Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Connecting the Devices Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV\DV OUT], set it to [ON] and close the menu. Replacing Existing Scenes (AV Insert) 9. Connected device: Stop playback. Audio Dubbing AUDIO DUB.AUDIO INAUDIO SETUP L R CAMERA Playing Back the Added Sound Page Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable 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 SETUP]. Select [IMAGE SIZE], set it to [640480] and close the menu. Changing the Movie Size Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [MOVIE SIZE], set it to [160120] and close the menu. File Numbers Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode. 2. Press the PHOTO button halfway. 3. Press the PHOTO button fully. Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Recording from Other Video Devices Screen Displays during Still Image Recording wRemaining Card Capacity for Still Images "e" Card Access Display eImage Size qStill Image Quality Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card 1. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. 2. Press the start/stop button to stop recording. Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Screen Displays during Movie Recording Recording from Other Video Devices Selecting the Focusing Point 2. Turn the SET dial to display all focusing frames. 3. Turn the SET dial to select the focusing point. Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [FOCUS PRI.], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) 5. Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image. 6. Press the button after the last image. Playing Back a Memory Card Slide Show 1. Press the SLIDE SHOW button. 2. Press the SLIDE SHOW button to stop the slide show. Index Screen 1. Move the zoom lever toward W. Card Jump Function Press and hold the CARD + or CARD button. Protecting Images Protecting during Index Screen Display Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image Erasing a Single Image/All Images Combining Images (Card Mix) Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) Selecting the Card Mix Effect 2. Open the menu and select [\CARD MIX]. 3. Select the image you wish to combine with the CARD +/ button. 4. Select [MIX TYPE]. Sample Images Camera Chroma Key Card Animation Copying Still Images Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape Formatting a Memory Card Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Creating a Start-up Image Printing Still Images Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder 1. 4. Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable. Printing 1. During still image playback, select the still image you wish to print and press the SET dial. 2. Make sure that [PRINT] is selected and press the SET dial. Selecting the Number of Copies Selecting the Print Settings (Paper/Style) Setting the Print Style q Paper Settings 1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select [PAPER] and press the SET dial. Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimize) Including the Date in the Print Page Printing with Print Order Settings Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) Printing Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [TV SCREEN], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [TV SCREEN], set it to [ON] and close the menu. Screen Displays during Recording/Playback Page List of Messages Memory Card Related Messages Direct Print Related Messages Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Precautions Storage Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens LCD Screen Viewfinder Video Heads Page Battery Pack Handling Precautions About the battery terminal cover Cassette Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Handling Precautions Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen Troubleshooting Power Source Recording/Playback Recording Memory Card Operation Playback Additional Information System Diagram Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. BP-500 Series Battery Packs CG-570 Battery Charger CB-570 Car Battery Cable TL-30.5/TL-H30.5 Tele-converter WD-30.5/WD-H30.5 Wide-converter FS-30.5U Filter Set VL-10Li Battery Video Light WS-20 Wrist Strap SC-1000/SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Specifications MV750i/MV730i/MV700i/MV700/MV690 Memory Card (MV750i/MV730i) System SDC-8M SD Memory Card Power/Others Input/Output Terminals (MV700/MV690: Output only) CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-508 Battery Pack Index F B C D Z N O P U Instruction Manual PAL Printed on 100% reused paper.