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Mastering

the Basics

Notes:

• When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 1 m between you and your subject.

However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focus on a
subject as close as 1 cm.

• Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 10

• You cannot use digital zoom in the Night and Super Night recording program.
• You cannot use digital zoom when the multi-image screen is set. The display

becomes “– – –”.

• The zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. When the digital zoom is set to 40

the zoom indicator extends (light blue). When the digital zoom is set to 400

zoom, the zoom indicator extends again (a darker blue).

• Because the image stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode, we

recommend mounting the camcorder on a tripod at large magnifications.

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Summary of Contents for MV6iMC

Page 1: ... 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 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 2: ...SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE Use of CV 150F CV 250F DV cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirement of EMC Directive CA PS700 identification plate is located on the botto...

Page 3: ...K SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual This manual explains how to download upload images from to the memory card using a DV IEEE1394 cable You can also perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet using the provided software Available functions depend upon the camcorder model of your contact and networking environment Trademark Acknowledgements Canon is a registered trademark ...

Page 4: ...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 Pos...

Page 5: ...Card 117 Settings of Still Images Movies 120 Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 123 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark 124 Erasing Still Images Movies 126 Printing with the Direct Print Function 128 Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette Card Mix 135 Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card 138 Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape 139 Formatting a Memory Card...

Page 6: ...A TAPE PLAY VCR TAPE CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR CARD Available functions vary depending on the operating mode It is indicated as follows Function can be used in this mode Function cannot be used in this mode CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 7: ...ew camcorder we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment Getting started To get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first before moving on to use its full range of features When connecting the camcorder to your personal computer use the optional CV 150F or CV 250F DV cable Wh...

Page 8: ... connecting to a Canon Printer with Direct Print Function Refer to p 128 for printers that can be used with your camcorder Night Mode Allows recording even in dark places The Night mode adjusts automatically to the optimum shutter speed in CAMERA mode Stabilises your recordings even in long telephoto shots in CAMERA mode Image Stabilizer This zoom range will more than take care of all your picture...

Page 9: ...l OPEN button p 25 D EFFECTS SELECT button p 65 D EFFECTS ON OFF button p 65 Card access indicator p 102 stop button p 28 INDEX SCREEN button p 119 play pause button p 28 CARD MIX button p 137 REC SEARCH button p 38 fast forward button p 28 CARD button p 118 REC record SEARCH button p 38 Record review button p 38 rewind button p 28 CARD button p 118 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 10: ... 18 Zoom controller p 23 PHOTO button p 54 107 POWER indicator p 18 Grip belt p 145 Cassette compartment p 16 Cassette compartment cover p 16 Viewfinder focusing lever p 145 Viewfinder p 145 POWER switch p 18 Start Stop button p 19 OPEN EJECT switch p 16 Selector dial p 31 40 MENU button p 40 Program selector p 57 Backup battery cover p 148 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 11: ...ttons p 99 Controller buttons p 40 Search buttons p 83 SEARCH SELECT button p 83 AUDIO MONITOR button p 99 AUDIO DUB button p 98 REMOTE SET button p 49 button p 29 button p 29 FF button p 28 PLAY button p 28 STOP button p 28 SLOW button p 29 REW button p 28 PAUSE button p 29 PHOTO button p 54 107 SLIDE SHOW button p 119 CARD buttons p 118 REC PAUSE button p 87 90 AV INSERT button p 95 Bottom view ...

Page 12: ...der s DC terminal Likewise do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product Connecting the camcorder to a household power socket 2 3 4 1 Use the power adapter to provide your camcorder with instant power from a household power socket Always turn the camcorder off before connecting removing the power source 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF 2 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN...

Page 13: ...utput 7 4 V DC 2 0 A Operating temperature range 0 C 40 C Dimensions 112 29 45mm Weight 186g without power cable Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice CA PS700 Compact Power Adapter Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 14: ...ont end of the battery pack with the guides on the charger then press and slide the battery pack into the charger to set it in place 3 Plug the AC plug into a household power socket The charge indicator lights in red and charging starts The indicator light changes to green when the battery pack is fully charged 4 Unplug the charger from the household power socket 5 Remove the battery pack by slidi...

Page 15: ...are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice CB 2LTE Battery Charger Attaching the battery pack 1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF 2 Align the front end of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder press lightly and slide the battery until it clicks into place 3 Remove the battery pack after use Press the BATT RELEASE button and remove the battery 1 2 3 1 Downlo...

Page 16: ...on the compartment until it clicks and wait for it to close 5 Click the cover back into place Notes Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically and do not attempt to close the cover until the cassette compartment has fully retracted After loading a cassette use record search 38 to find the point where you want to start recording Be careful not to get...

Page 17: ...picture and sound distortion Return cassettes in the case and store them upright Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use Do not use cassettes with spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape Handle cassettes with care Do not drop or subject them to severe impact a...

Page 18: ... POWER switch and turn the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Make sure the TAPE CARD switch is set to TAPE The camcorder automatically sets to record pause mode PAUSE appears in the display If you haven t set the date and time display SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME appears in the display For setting the time zone see p 51 For setting the date and time see p 53 The camcorder power indicator lights up The c...

Page 19: ...topped Replace the lens cap Return the LCD screen flush to the camcorder body Unload the cassette Turn the POWER switch to OFF Disconnect the power source Notes To check that the camcorder is recording correctly make a test recording first Before making important recordings clean the video heads using a Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video hea...

Page 20: ...de for important recordings We recommend recording in SP mode if you plan to transfer the images to a computer If you record in both modes on the same tape the image may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly If you playback a tape recorded on another digital equipment on this camcorder or vice versa image and sound may become distorted It is not possible t...

Page 21: ...lectronically processed effect 16 9 is shown in the display when you switch the 16 9 mode on You cannot use the 16 9 mode with the Easy Recording program You cannot use the multi image screen when setting the 16 9 mode on If you play back a recording made for 16 9 on a normal TV screen the image will appear to be vertically squashed compressed 16 9 OFF CAM SET UP 39 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CAR...

Page 22: ...tration do either of the following With no cassette or memory card inserted turn the DEMO MODE on in the CAMERA menu or CARD CAMERA menu and close the menu Leave the camcorder with no cassette or memory card inserted for five minutes after turning it on Demonstration mode DEMO MODE ON DISP SET UP 39 To turn the demonstration mode off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select DEMO MODE set i...

Page 23: ...m control towards W to zoom out to wide angle Move it towards T to zoom in to telephoto You can also control the speed of zooming Move the control slightly to zoom slowly Move it farther to zoom more quickly The farther you move the zoom control the faster the zoom speed The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle but not the zoom speed 10 optical zoom card 7 5 Zoom out...

Page 24: ...e Night and Super Night recording program You cannot use digital zoom when the multi image screen is set The display becomes The zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds When the digital zoom is set to 40 the zoom indicator extends light blue When the digital zoom is set to 400 zoom the zoom indicator extends again a darker blue Because the image stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode we recomm...

Page 25: ...CD screen You can choose the angle of the screen that suits you best by opening and rotating the screen also you can rotate the LCD screen so that faces in the direction of the lens 27 Changing the angle of the LCD screen You can also push the panel flat against the camcorder until it is flush with the side with the screen facing outwards 90 180 90 Notes Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving t...

Page 26: ...n product However small black dots or bright points of light red blue or green may appear constantly on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the tape Effective dots more than 99 99 Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place before closing it or pushing it flat against the side of the camcorder Always fully close the LCD panel until it click...

Page 27: ...d when the panel is in this position Adjust the viewfinder 145 You can choose the display style reversed mirror on or not mirror off The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose LCD MIRROR ON DISP SET UP 39 To turn the mirror mode off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select LCD MIRROR set it to OFF and close the menu No card Recording to a memory card CARD CAMERA ...

Page 28: ...that it exposes the hole the switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF 1 Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY VCR The power indicator lights up 2 Make sure the TAPE CARD switch is set to TAPE 3 Load the cassette 4 Press the e play button to start playback To end playback press the 3 stop button To wind the tape forwards stop playback and press the 1 1 fast forward bu...

Page 29: ...n during normal rewind Other playback modes Special playback Frame Advance To play back frame by frame press the ae button repeatedly during playback pause Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance Frame Reverse To play back in reverse frame by frame press the 4a button repeatedly during playback pause Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse Slow Forward Playback To play ba...

Page 30: ...ack Press the 2 button during normal playback Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback Reverse 2 Playback Press the 4a button and then the 2 button during normal playback Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback Notes Mosaic like noise appears on the screen during some of the special playback modes There s no audio during special playback Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual ...

Page 31: ... 32 You can also use the headphones to monitor the sound track Change the setting of the AV headphones terminal through the menu 32 You can adjust the headphone volume separately from the built in speaker The levels you adjust for the built in speaker and headphones are memorized separately The camcorder remembers your levels even if you turn the camcorder off and back on again The speaker turns o...

Page 32: ...s either the AV terminal or the headphone terminal Open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select AV PHONES and set it to AV or PHONES and close the menu When the terminal is switched to PHONES PHONES appears in the display Using the headphones Make sure you switch the AV headphones terminal to PHONES before using headphones If the AV headphones terminal is not switched to PHONES before you use t...

Page 33: ...g to the red audio terminal R right Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV set the TV VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Note The SCART Adapter PC A10 is for output only For analog line in recording or analog digital conversion please use a S...

Page 34: ...nnect the yellow plug If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV set the TV VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE If your TV or VCR has an S S1 video input terminal For higher picture quality we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S S1 terminal VIDEO S S1 VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R STV 250N Stereo ...

Page 35: ...o a TV set the TV VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Note If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting remember to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camcorder s audio terminals are connected If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by the microphone an unpleasant hi...

Page 36: ...rols by touch without taking your eye off the action To prevent any unwanted movement you can mount the camcorder on a tripod or any flat surface at a suitable height and operate it with the wireless controller When you are using a tripod be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight as it may melt The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens Make sure that the fastening sc...

Page 37: ...a definite purpose Avoid unnecessary or half hearted movements Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject Decide the area you want to cover and stand facing the end of your panning angle Without moving your feet turn your waist to the starting position Start recording and after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from the waist Hold the final image for a few seconds before you stop r...

Page 38: ... play the tape backwards When the camcorder is in record pause mode you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or resume recording This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously used cassette By using record search you can ensure a smooth noise free join between the new scene and the old one Record search Record revie...

Page 39: ... VCR MENU VCR menu 42 C CAM MENU Card camera menu 44 C PLAY MENU Card play menu 45 CAM MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD MIX CAM SET UP VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN VCR MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN C CAM MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE STITCH AST CAM SET UP CARD SET UP VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN C PLAY MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD ...

Page 40: ...t if you skip to step 11 8 Press the SET button to select The function is set and you return to the submenu 9 Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to b RETURN 10 Press the SET button to select You return to the main menu 11 Press the MENU button The main menu disappears Notes Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu Selecting b RETURN takes you back one menu or closes the main men...

Page 41: ...nu y Close main menu q Card mix submenu q Mix type 136 w Mix level 136 w Camera set up submenu e Shutter speed 74 r Digital zoom 23 t Image stabilizer 56 y 16 9 effect 21 u White balance 77 i Self Timer 71 o Return CAM MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD MIX CAM SET UP VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 6 List of Menus Pressing the start stop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu a...

Page 42: ...ystem submenu 2 Wireless controller 49 3 Tally Lamp 50 4 Beep 22 5 Time zone Daylight saving time 51 6 Date time set 53 7 Return SYSTEM SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE WL REMOTE 1 TALLY LAMP ON BEEP ON T ZONE DST D TIME SET RETURN 2 4 6 3 5 7 VCR MENU PLAY VCR PLAY MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 6 q To VCR set up submenu w To card set up submenu...

Page 43: ... 6 Displays 160 7 6 second auto date 82 8 Data code 81 9 Date time select 80 0 Card access display 104 1 Return VCR SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE SP OUTPUT CH L R AUDIO DUB AUDIO IN WIND SCREEN AUDIO MODE 12bit AV PHONES AV AV DV OUT OFF RETURN q e t u w r y i CARD SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE SI QUALITY FINE MOVIE SIZE 320 240 FILE NOS CONTINUOUS RETURN o 1 0 2 CARD OPER SEL SETSET MENUCLOS...

Page 44: ...rn e Card set up submenu y Still image quality 103 u Still image size 103 i Movie size 103 o File numbers 105 0 Shutter sound 106 1 Return CAM SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER AUTO D ZOOM OFF WHITE BAL AUTO SELF TIMER OFF RETURN q e t w r CARD SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE SI QUALITY FINE SI SIZE 1024 768 MOVIE SIZE 320 240 FILE NOS CONTINUOUS SHTR SOUND ON RETURN y i 0 u o 1 SYSTEM SEL SETSET ME...

Page 45: ... time set 53 5 Return SYSTEM SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE WL REMOTE 1 TALLY LAMP ON BEEP ON T ZONE DST D TIME SET RETURN 0 2 4 1 3 5 q To card operations submenu w To VCR set up submenu e To display set up submenu r To system submenu t Close main menu DISP SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS LCD MIRROR ON TV SCREEN ON D T DISPLAY OFF CARD ACCESS ON DEMO MODE ON RETURN 3 5 7 9 4 6 8 C PLAY MENU SEL SETS...

Page 46: ... o Recording mode 20 0 AV or headphones 32 1 Return e Display set up submenu 2 Brightness 26 3 Displays 160 4 Date time select 80 5 Card access display 104 6 Return DISP SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS DISPLAYS ON D TIME SEL DATE TIME CARD ACCESS ON RETURN 2 4 6 3 5 VCR SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE SP AV PHONES AV RETURN o 1 0 CARD OPER SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE PROTECT PRINT MARK RETURN...

Page 47: ...e time set 53 2 Return t Direct Printing Mode Appears when connecting a printer with direct print function 128 SYSTEM SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE WL REMOTE 1 TALLY LAMP ON BEEP ON T ZONE DST D TIME SET RETURN 7 9 1 8 0 2 C PLAY MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD OPER VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM PRINT RETURN 5 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 48: ...4 Audio mix 99 Dubbing from a digital video equipment 86 Analog line in 89 AV insert 93 Audio dubbing 96 Insert two AA batteries following the and markings Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries Inserting batteries Notes When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors the effective range will be less The camcorder may have difficulty picking up the remote con...

Page 49: ...ted mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds on the wireless controller Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 or the ZOOM T button for mode 2 Continue to press simultaneously for over 2 seconds Be sure to set the wireless controller to the same mode as the camcorder WL REMOTE 1 SYSTEM 39 The wireless controller and th...

Page 50: ...ce the batteries the wireless controller returns to mode 1 Change the mode again if necessary Turning off the tally lamp To turn the tally lamp off open the menu and select SYSTEM Then select TALLY LAMP set it to OFF and close the menu The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording but it will still light up when the camera receives a signal from the wireless controller and during the self time...

Page 51: ...nd press the SET button 2 Select T ZONE DST and press the SET button The time zone display appears on the screen Your camcorder s time zone is factory preset to Paris If you are at another time zone select your time zone first and daylight saving time DST setting if necessary 3 Move up or down the list of time zones with the selector dial Select the option that represents your time zone and press ...

Page 52: ...have selected your time zone and set the date and time when you travel to another time zone there is no need to reset the date and time Just set the time zone to your destination and the camcorder s clock will automatically change to display the correct time for your destination The camcorder automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and leap year 1 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ...

Page 53: ...he clock starts If you press the SET button after setting the minutes you can set the date and time again from the start Setting the clock SYSTEM D TIME SET 1 JAN 2003 12 00 AM 39 Date and time display You can choose to display or hide the date and time display during recording When the date and time display is set to ON date and time are shown in the lower left hand corner of the display but the ...

Page 54: ...wn and the still image will be taken immediately The camcorder takes the image immediately and then records the photo to the tape for approximately 6 seconds During this time the camcorder also records the sound and the display shows the still image A counter display appears and counts up as the camcorder records the image The camcorder returns to record pause mode 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway...

Page 55: ...this time the camcorder also records the sound and the display shows the still image A counter display appears and counts up as the camcorder records the still image F disappears from the display The camcorder returns to record pause mode Notes The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a still image for approximately 6 seconds If you turn the POWER switch to OFF duri...

Page 56: ...n select IMAGE S i set it to OFF and close the menu The i mark disappears from the display when the stabilizer is off The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to the Easy Recording position Notes Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of camcorder shake The image ...

Page 57: ...l specialised AE auto exposure programs Availability of functions in each recording program h Available i Not available A Automatic function only 1 Can be used only when the TAPE CARD switch is set to b 2 Only Black and White can be used in CARD CAMERA mode You cannot use the multi image screen in the Night and Super Night recording program Position of program selector Recording Program Shutter sp...

Page 58: ...cording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly If you switch the camcorder from the program to the Q program the camcorder returns to the Auto mode When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar smear to appear This is a normal feature of camcorders Setting the program AE mode CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR Easy Recording Program The...

Page 59: ...rame by frame or slow playback The picture may not appear smooth when played back in normal speed Use this mode to record spotlit scenes such as shows recitals or fireworks Use this mode to give accent to your subject by blurring the background or foreground The blur effect increases the more you zoom to telephoto This mode is set at a higher shutter speed The picture may not appear smooth when pl...

Page 60: ...the subject in the center of the screen allowing you to record brightly in color In CARD CAMERA mode use this mode to record in dark places The shutter is fixed at a slow shutter speed The White LED lights up illuminating the subject in the centre of the screen allowing you to record brightly in colour Concerning Super Night and Low Light Plus modes The range of the White LED is limited Check the ...

Page 61: ...ers your chosen digital effect setting until you change it Digital effects can be selected but not operated on a blank blue screen appears in PLAY VCR mode The display continues to flash Digital effects operated during PLAY VCR mode are not recorded onto the original tape Digital effects can be added to another tape when dubbing using the AV out terminal PLAY VCR mode but not the DV out terminal Y...

Page 62: ...age gradually fades in The image gradually fades out Faders The image appears from the corners until it fills the whole screen The image is wiped off from the corners The image shrinks jumps from the centre to the left and disappears The image flips out of the screen Jump JUMP A small image appears from the left jumps into the centre and enlarges until it fills the whole screen Flip FLIP The image...

Page 63: ... zigzag from the top of the screen White stripes appear in zigzag from the bottom of the screen until they cover the whole image A yellow beam appears in the middle of the screen and expands until it covers the whole image The image disappears from both sides like tides Beam BEAM The screen turns yellow forms a beam and the full image appears Tide TIDE The image appears from both sides like tides ...

Page 64: ...g the size of some pixels Ball BALL The image becomes like a ball Cube CUBE The image becomes a cube and rotates Wave WAVE Both ends of the image sway in waves Colour Masking COLOR M The image becomes a rhombus surrounded by a masking frame that changes the colours Mirror MIRROR Creates a symmetrical image as if there would be a mirror in the centre of the screen Note Only Black and White can be u...

Page 65: ... EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu The name of your selected fader flashes in the display 5 Press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button The name of your selection stops flashing Each time you press the ON OFF button the chosen fader is activated display lights continuously or deactivated display flashes 6 If you re in CAMERA mode Fade in Press the start stop button Fade out Press the start stop button...

Page 66: ...n to close the menu The menu disappears and the name of your selected setting flashes in the display 5 If you re in PLAY VCR mode press the e play button 6 Press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button The name of your selection stops flashing and takes effect on the display Each time you press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button the chosen effect is activated or deactivated 1 Press the D EFFECTS SELECT button BLK WH...

Page 67: ...screen in the following playback modes When M S SPEED is set to MANUAL Still image playback slow forward reverse playback When M S SPEED is set to FAST MODERATE or SLOW Still image playback Make sure the program selector is set to Q and any program other than the Night and Super Night recording program 1 Press the D EFFECTS SELECT button to open the digital effects menu D EFFECT FADER EFFECT and M...

Page 68: ...ed Automatic The camcorder will capture the indicated number of images at the indicated speed 10 Press the start stop button to begin recording The multi image screen is recorded to the tape Notes You can operate the multi image screen from record or record pause mode After all the images have been captured press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button quickly to cancel the multi image screen If you are opera...

Page 69: ...mcorder External microphone Selecting the audio mode The camcorder can record sound in two audio modes 16 bit and 12 bit The 16 bit mode produces the higher sound quality slightly superior to CD while the 12 bit mode records on 2 channels stereo 1 leaving 2 channels free stereo 2 for you to add new sound at a later time AUDIO MODE 12bit VCR SET UP 39 For greater creative control over audio recordi...

Page 70: ... well as recording when AUDIO DUB is set to MIC IN in VCR SET UP submenu The wind screen does not operate when an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal Wind screen The camcorder has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track Make sure it s off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible Use the wind screen when recording in w...

Page 71: ...p starts flashing 3 Press the start stop button to end recording 2 Press the PHOTO button on the camcorder body or the wireless controller The camcorder automatically adjusts the focus 2 seconds before the countdown is complete The F mark flashes white then turns green after the focus and exposure are set If you are using the wireless controller the F mark starts flashing immediately after you pre...

Page 72: ...RD CAMERA mode the currently recording image appears after recording onto a memory card Notes To cancel the self timer setting set the SELF TIMER to OFF through the menu or press the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller To cancel the countdown of the self timer press the start stop button when recording a movie or PHOTO button when recording a still image Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual...

Page 73: ...ppears 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 camco...

Page 74: ...n to select the desired shutter speed Only shutter speeds up to 1 250 are available when using a memory card 6 Close the menu SHUTTER AUTO CAM SET UP 39 Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects CARD AUTO 1 50 1 120 1 250 TAPE AUTO 1 50 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 slower faster Setting the Shutter Speed CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR Downloaded F...

Page 75: ...or sports such as basketball 1 1000 1 500 or 1 250 1 120 Notes You are unable to set the shutter speed in any recording program other than AUTO The image may not appear smooth when a high shutter speed is set The camcorder returns to the auto shutter setting when you slide the program selector to Easy Recording or change the recording program If you set the shutter speed to 1 500 or above in CAMER...

Page 76: ...t may not stay in focus It is generally best to adjust the zoom first and then the focus Notes If the e icon is shown before AE the focus cannot be adjusted manually Press the focus button again to bring the e icon before MF The camcorder will return to autofocus when selecting the Easy Recording program Autofocus can not be turned off in Easy Recording program See Troubleshooting on p 154 for a l...

Page 77: ... then remains lit Depending on the light source the flashing may at times continue The result will remain better than with the auto setting and you can continue recording 5 Close the menu The camcorder s auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions Although slight variations are unavoidable colours will appear natural in virtually every situation In some cases you ...

Page 78: ... change reset the white balance Try to record with light from a single source Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of lighting at once You cannot set the white balance or choose the indoor outdoor mode when the program selector is set to the Easy Recording program The white balance returns to the AUTO setting when you slide the program selector to Easy Recording When you turn the...

Page 79: ... to the right and left Turn the selector dial up to move the image to the left down to move the image to the right 3 Move the image up and down Press the SET button first Turn the selector dial up to move the image up and down to move the image down Pressing the SET button will switch the direction between right and left up and down 4 To cancel move the zoom lever toward W During Playback Enlargin...

Page 80: ... recording was made and other camcorder data shutter speed and exposure settings is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card Displaying Date Time and Camcorder Data Data Code DATA CODE To change the date and time combination open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select D TIME SEL set it to DATE TIME or ...

Page 81: ...a blank section of tape If the tape was recorded before entering the date and time in the camcorder s memory If the tape was recorded on a camcorder without a data code function If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read If a recording made on MV6i MC is played back on a different DV camcorder the data code may not be displayed correctly The data code will appear in the display...

Page 82: ... code turned off The 6 second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indicated To turn the 6 second auto date on open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select 6SEC DATE set it to ON and close the menu Note When 6SEC DATE is turned on but DISPLAYS 160 is turned off the 6 second auto date will still appear for 6 seconds 6SEC DATE OFF DISP SET UP 39 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CA...

Page 83: ... PHOTO SEARCH DATE SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the or mark and number to search through You can change direction easily by pressing the button for the opposite direction Notes Press 3 stop to stop mid search If you begin a search very close to the start of a recorded still image during photo search the camcorder may skip straight past it When you have set the area for the...

Page 84: ...ounter with Â indication disappears from the display and the time code reappears Notes Time code and tape counter display may not match accurately The zero set memory may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the tape You can also use zero set memory to mark a position on a tape in CAMERA mode When you then play back the tape pressing rewind will take you back to the ...

Page 85: ...onitor the picture on the TV 3 Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy appears on the screen 4 Pause the VCR at the end of the section you want to copy then stop playback on the camcorder 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until your edited recording is complete Note The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original By connecting the camcorder to a VCR y...

Page 86: ...ot appear so on the TV image or not recorded at all You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal Side with arrow 1 Connect the camcorder and the other digital device Connect the Canon CV 150F DV cable optional with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above 2 Prepare the other device Turn on the power and load a recorded cassette 3 Turn the cam...

Page 87: ...he picture 4 Press the pause button Recording starts 5 When you get to the point where you want to stop recording press the stop button or the pause button Recording stops 6 Stop playback on the other device Notes Blanks between recordings on the playback tape are recorded as anomalous images on the tape that is being recorded to When dubbing to a cassette with digital video equipment be sure to s...

Page 88: ...or the protection of software COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears in the display for a few seconds and then the camcorder displays a blank blue screen you cannot view the contents of the tape When recording If you try to record from software that contains copyright control signals for the protection of software COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears in the display you cannot...

Page 89: ...log camcorder for digital camcorders see p 86 or a TV program onto a tape in the MV6i MC if the TV or other device has audio video outputs If an anomalous signal is sent from the TV or VCR the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous although it may not appear so on the TV image not recorded at all or COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED may appear in the display You are unable to dub t...

Page 90: ...r enters record pause mode 3 Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture 4 Press the pause button Recording starts 5 When you get to the point where you want to stop recording press the stop button or the pause button Recording stops 6 Stop playback on the other device Note You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD screen...

Page 91: ...menu it will automatically be set to AV and PHONES will disappear from the display You are recommended to use power from a household power socket with the power adapter Do not operate with a cassette inserted to the camcorder Turn off the power of all equipment before performing connections Refer also to the instruction manuals of the other equipment connected When connecting to a TV video with SC...

Page 92: ...rmal use set AV DV OUT to OFF through the menu If it is set to ON you cannot input digital signals through the camcorder s DV terminal When connecting to a PC equipped with a DV terminal you may not be able to transfer converted signals to your PC depending on the software you are using and the specifications of your PC and its settings CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR Downloaded From Vid...

Page 93: ...and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio REW PLAY FF REMOTESET SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW 2 The playback tape Before inserting After inserting The tape in the camcorder The tape in the camcorder Side with arrow OUTPUT VIDEO S S1 VIDEO AUDIO L R S 150 S video Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Signal flow CV 150F DV Cable optional Downloaded From...

Page 94: ...k rewind playback or slow playback etc analog only TV You cannot insert AV from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals such as when the program itself received poor signals 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR 2 Prepare the VCR and TV Set the TV Video selector on the television to Video For further details see Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 32 Turn on the VCR and load a recor...

Page 95: ...n the display 4 Play back the tape in the VCR 5 To start inserting press the PAUSE button on the camcorder 2a changes to 2 6 To stop inserting press the STOP button on the camcorder Inserting stops and AV INSERT disappears from the display The camcorder returns to stop mode If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE the camcorder returns to the AV insert pause mode If you set the zero set memory ...

Page 96: ...orded in SP mode with 12 bit sound we recommend dubbing your original tape onto a blank tape using the MV6i MC s analog line in function then dubbing audio onto the new tape Make absolutely sure to set the audio mode of the new tape to 12 bit and the recording mode to SP To connect other audio equipment Notes Do not use the yellow video terminal The AV terminal doesn t put out any video so connect...

Page 97: ...ot to connect any cables to the MIC terminal To use your TV to monitor video connect the S video terminal 34 or the AV terminal use only the video plug to your TV You can monitor the sound with headphones only when using the S video terminal 32 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR 1 Open the menu and select VCR SET UP 2 Select AUDIO DUB 3 Select AUDIO IN or MIC IN and close the menu 4 Locate ...

Page 98: ...top mode You can also set zero set memory 84 at the place you want to stop audio dubbing then every time you return to that position audio dubbing will stop If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE the camcorder will return to the playback pause mode Notes You cannot use the DV terminal while adding sound You might want to adjust the audio mix 99 when playing back a tape with added sound There ...

Page 99: ...h the last selected setting 4 settings appear as you push the button STEREO1 for just stereo 1 STEREO2 for just stereo 2 MIX FIXED for an equal mix of stereo 1 and 2 MIX VARI mix variable for when you want to mix the balance between stereo 1 and 2 To simply choose STEREO1 STEREO2 or MIX FIXED make sure your choice appears on the display If you choose MIX VARI you can go on to mix the balance Use t...

Page 100: ...Then select OUTPUT CH set it to the desired setting and close the menu Refer to the following list Selecting audio output channels OUTPUT CH L R VCR SET UP 39 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR OUTPUT CH setting Tape recorded with stereo sound Playback sound L R channels main sub L R L L L channel only main only R R R channel only sub only Tape recorded on multiple channels Downloaded From ...

Page 101: ... OUT terminal IEEE1394 DV terminal DV Cable optional Windows XP users can use the software on the supplied DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK to perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet or upload files from the computer to the memory card and use the camcorder as card reader writer The available functions depend upon the camcorder model and the networking environment For details refer to ...

Page 102: ...mory cards Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card Otherwise it may result in data damage Do not touch the memory card terminals If you use memory cards other than the supplied one make sure to format them with the camcorder 140 For instructions on how to connect the camcorder to the computer see Connecting to a Computer using a USB Cable 141 Inserting and Removing the ...

Page 103: ...d close the menu 640 appears in the display To change the image size of a movie open the menu and select CARD SET UP Then select MOVIE SIZE set it to 160 120 and close the menu 160 appears in the display Movie Still Image Selecting the Image Size of Still Images and Movies CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR SI SIZE 1024 768 CARD SET UP 39 MOVIE SIZE 320 240 CARD SET UP 39 Selecting the Stil...

Page 104: ... camcorder not supporting this size The remaining image capacity indicates the number of still images even when movies are recorded Still images are compressed and recorded in the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format and movies in the Motion JPEG format The remaining number of images that can be recorded on the memory card may sometimes decrease by 2 images at once Card access display Imag...

Page 105: ... pre recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card entering folder number 100 folder name is 100canon Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a new memory card is inserted or so that they count up continuously 1 CONTINUOUS Numbering is continuous between cards so that the first file number assigned on a new memory card is 1 more than the last file number assigned on the previous memory c...

Page 106: ...leased when a still image is recorded to a memory card SHTR SOUND ON CARD SET UP 39 To turn the shutter sound off open the menu and select CARD SET UP Then select SHTR SOUND set it to OFF and close the menu CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 107: ... memory available is inserted into the camcorder 1 Press and hold the small button on the POWER switch and turn the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Move the TAPE CARD switch to CARD The number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card and other information appear in the display The camcorder will turn itself off if you are using a battery and do not operate the camcorder for more than 5 min...

Page 108: ... LCD MIRROR is turned on on page 27 Notes To use the self timer 71 set the self timer before step 3 and then press the PHOTO button fully down The wireless controller s PHOTO button has no half way setting Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the image The indicators that appear in the display when recording to a memory card 50 1024 320 FINE Image quality 103 Backup battery 1...

Page 109: ...set to playback pause mode and the number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card appears in the display 3 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image to the memory card The card access indicator flashes Notes You can also set the tape to playback pause mode in step 1 and record the image with only 1 full press of PHOTO button If you record an image onto a memory ca...

Page 110: ...a cassette is inserted make sure the cassette is in stop mode You can record images from a VCR or TV connected through the S terminal or AV terminal analog line in as well as images from other digital camcorders connected through the DV terminal onto the memory card as still images The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded onto the memory card The image s...

Page 111: ...ay 3 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the memory card The card access indicator flashes Notes When dubbing to a tape via the DV terminal make sure that AVaDV is not displayed on the screen If so set AVaDV OUT to OFF in the menu 92 If you record an image onto a memory card that was originally recorded in the 16 9 mode for wide screen TV s the image will appear to be vertical...

Page 112: ... will not be recording during this operation Notes Make sure a memory card with enough memory available is inserted into the camcorder The sound of a movie recorded on a memory card will be monaural 1 Turn the camcorder s POWER switch to CAMERA and move the camcorder s TAPE CARD switch to CARD 2 Press the start stop button You can record up to 10 seconds in 320 240 and 30 seconds in 160 120 Press ...

Page 113: ...n You can record up to 10 seconds in 320 240 and 30 seconds in 160 120 Press the start stop button to end recording The camcorder starts to write the movie to the memory card when recording is finished You can also start recording during record pause mode by pressing the start stop button Note If you record a movie to a memory card that was originally recorded in the 16 9 mode for wide screen TVs ...

Page 114: ...ord a movie onto the memory card If a cassette is inserted make sure the cassette is in stop mode Recording 1 Start playback on the other device 2 When the image you want to record appears in the display press the start stop button You can record up to 10 seconds in 320 240 and 30 seconds in 160 120 Press the start stop button to end recording The camcorder starts to write the movie to the memory ...

Page 115: ... focus manually and AE shift After the first image recording program zoom and AE shift cannot be changed 4 Press the PHOTO button to record the first image Direction and number of recorded images will be shown on the display 5 Orient the camcorder so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the first image and press the PHOTO button to take the next image Do not worry about minor discrepa...

Page 116: ...f the adjoining image Try to keep the vertical misalignment within 10 Do not include moving subject in the overlapping portion Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects They may appear warped or doubled up Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 117: ...loaded from a PC excluding the sample images on p 143 Still images movies that have been recorded with this camcorder but have subsequently been enhanced on a PC Still images movies whose image file names have been changed on a PC The camcorder may not be able to copy or play etc still images movies recorded on a non Canon camcorder While the card access indicator flashes do not turn off the camco...

Page 118: ...sing e a plays back the movie and will show the last scene as a still image when playback ends Pressing e a during playback will stop the movie and the scene is shown as a still image Pressing e a again will restart the playback Card Jump Function You can locate still images movies without displaying them one by one The number in the upper right of the screen indicates the image number of the curr...

Page 119: ...display press the INDEX SCREEN button Up to 6 images appear in the display 2 Move the frame to the still image movie you want to view Turn the selector dial downwards to go to the previous still image movie and upwards to go to the next still image movie Turning the dial upwards at the last still image movie will take you to the next index screen Turning the dial downwards at the first still image...

Page 120: ...movies including the ways to cancel the setting 1 File Operation menu 122 2 Card Operations submenu 123 Marking a still image for printing Print Mark A still image on a memory card must be marked before it can be printed The camcorder supports the DPOF Digital Print Order Format print format Still images can be automatically printed on a DPOF supporting Canon Printer Up to 99 copies per still imag...

Page 121: ... cannot be restored There are 2 ways to erase a single still image movie To erase still images movies one at a time 1 File Operation menu 122 To erase still images movies one at a time or erase all still images movies on the memory card at once 2 Card Operations submenu 126 When playing back still images movies in CARD PLAY VCR mode When displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY VCR mode INDEX SINGL...

Page 122: ...t the number of prints with the selector dial and press the SET button The print mark appears on the still image If you select RETURN the menu disappears from the display To cancel a print mark select PRINT MARK set the number of prints to 0 Zero with the selector dial and press the SET button disappears 2 Select IMAGE ERASE and press the SET button ERASE THIS IMAGE NO YES appears in the display I...

Page 123: ...With a still image movie in the display press the INDEX SCREEN button Up to 6 still images movies appear in the display Move the frame to the still image movie that you want to protect Index Screen 119 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select PROTECT 4 Press the SET button The protect mark appears on the still image movie Now you are unable to erase this still image movie Press the SET button...

Page 124: ...rk a still image for printing through the File Operation menu 122 Marking an a still image for printing while viewing an index screen Make sure a memory card that has a still image recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder 1 With a still image in the display press the INDEX SCREEN button Up to 6 images appear in the display Move the frame to the still image that you want to mark for prin...

Page 125: ...ars in the display 3 Select YES and press the SET button The print mark disappears from the still image 4 Close the menu CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR Notes To cancel a print mark move the frame to the print marked still image set the number of prints to 0 zero with the selector dial and press the SET button The print mark disappears If there are a large number of images recorded on th...

Page 126: ... Jump function 118 if necessary and make sure the still image movie you want to erase fills the display If you use the index screen press the INDEX SCREEN button after selecting the still image movie The still image movie you selected fills the whole display 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select IMAGE ERASE CANCEL SINGLE and ALL settings appear To cancel erasing select CANCEL and close the...

Page 127: ...e and is unselectable If you select NO you return to step 4 6 Close the menu 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select IMAGE ERASE CANCEL SINGLE and ALL settings appear To cancel erasing select CANCEL and close the menu 3 Select ALL ERASE ALL IMAGES EXCEPT FOR IMAGES NO YES appears in the display 4 Select YES and press the SET button All still images movies except the protected ones are erased...

Page 128: ...march 2003 Refer to the instruction manual of each printer for information on which interface cable to use with the camcorder The Card Photo Printer CP 10 is supplied with two direct interface cables Use the cable with the USB logo on the connector DIF 100 We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source Refer also to the instruction manual of the respective printer Up to 99 copie...

Page 129: ...t the number of copies the print style and the trimming settings Selecting the Number of Copies Setting the Print Style 130 Trimming Settings 132 3 Select Print and press the SET button Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when printing is complete Note If an error message appears see Printing Errors 134 and Direct Print Related Messages 166 Printing Selecting the Number of Copies A m...

Page 130: ...ndard Paper Size Card 1 Card 2 Card 3 LTR A4 For details on paper type refer to the Bubble Jet Printer User Guide Borders Borderless Prints right to the edges of the page Bordered Prints with a border Recommended paper size Card Photo Printer Selecting the Image Style 1 In the print setting menu turn the selector dial to select Style and press the SET button 2 Make sure that is selected and press ...

Page 131: ... paper size and press the SET button 4 Press the MENU button You return to the print setting menu Selecting the Borders 1 In the print setting menu turn the selector dial to select Style and press the SET button 2 Turn the selector dial to select and press the SET button 3 Turn the selector dial to select a setting option and press the SET button 4 Press the MENU button You return to the print set...

Page 132: ... still image is set to Borderless 1 In the print setting menu turn the selector dial to select Printing Area and press the SET button 2 Select a setting option and press the SET button The printing area is for standard images and for multiple images 3 Press the SET button Set the print style before you start with the trimming settings 1 In the print setting menu turn the selector dial to select Tr...

Page 133: ...depending on the image size paper size or borders settings The trimming setting applies only to one image The trimming setting is canceled with the following operations When you turn off the camcorder When you disconnect the interface cable When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size You can print still images you have selected with the Print Mark function If you wish to print more ...

Page 134: ... Open the CARD PLAY VCR menu and select PRINT Select Restart in the print setting menu and press the SET button The remaining images will be printed Printing cannot be restarted in the following cases When you change the print mark settings When you delete a single image with print mark settings Printing Errors If an error occurs during the printing process an error message appears 166 Bubble Jet ...

Page 135: ... recorded by the camcorder Still image Select from 3 types of Card Mix effects CARD CHROMA Card chroma key Combine the image you are recording with a still image as a frame The image will be shown instead of the blue area of the still image When recording your own frame make sure that the area you wish the other image to appear is blue Adjustment of the MIX LEVEL blue area of the still image CARD ...

Page 136: ...x level The mix level bar appears Adjust the mix level using the and at the ends of the bar as guides CAM CHROMA Camera chroma key Combine the image you are recording with a still image as the background Shoot the subject in front of a blue background such as a blue curtain and the subjects not blue will be superimposed on the still image Adjustment of the MIX LEVEL blue area of the image you are ...

Page 137: ...ction is activated display lights continuously or deactivated display flashes 1 Press the start stop button to start and stop recording The combined images are recorded onto the tape 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it F flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to take the image 2 Pres...

Page 138: ...he memory card If you want to copy all the images on a tape rewind the cassette to the beginning 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select COPY CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 4 Select EXECUTE and press the SET button Select CANCEL to stop copying Tape and card information appear in the display and copying starts NOW COPYING appears in the display The camcorder automatically performs the Ph...

Page 139: ... menu and select CARD OPER 4 Select COPY and press the SET button CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 5 Select EXECUTE and press the SET button Select CANCEL to stop copying Tape and card information appear in the display and copying starts NOW COPYING appears in the display Each image is copied for about 6 seconds on the tape Copying stops when all the images have been copied or the tape is full 6...

Page 140: ...e permanently erased If you use memory cards other than the supplied one make sure to format them with the camcorder not a PC or other device Make sure a memory card is inserted into the camcorder 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select FORMAT and press the SET button CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 3 Select EXECUTE and press the SET button Select CANCEL to cancel formatting FORMAT THIS C...

Page 141: ...at the camcorder is connected to the computer via USB cable Cautions Do not disconnect the USB cable remove the memory card change the position of the POWER switch or turn off the camcorder and computer while data is being transferred to the computer while the camcorder s card access indicator is flashing Doing so may damage the memory card s data Operation may not work correctly depending on the ...

Page 142: ...wing home pages http www canon europa com products products html http www canon asia com http www canon com au For details on how to add the downloaded images to the memory card refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual If you are unable to connect the camcorder to a PC using a USB cable you will need a PC Card...

Page 143: ...ly adjust to temperature changes before removing it from the bag If condensation should occur maintain the memory card at a constant temperature and let the moisture evaporate naturally Do not touch the memory card s terminals or let dust or dirt come in contact with the terminals Store and carry memory cards in their case to protect the terminal area There is only one correct way to insert memory...

Page 144: ...nded solely for the personal enjoyment gained from combining them with personal videos taken with this camcorder Do not use the pre recorded sample images for any other purpose PhotoEssentials Royalty Free Stock Photography The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty free images on CD ROM features premium quality assignment photography and is ideally suited for use in advertising brochures reports multim...

Page 145: ...light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens Do not direct the viewfinder to the sun Preparing the lens cap Attach the cord to the lens cap and pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord Hook the lens cap on to the grip belt while you are recording and place it over the lens when you have finished Fastening the grip belt Release the Velcro fastening and hold the camcorder with your right hand...

Page 146: ... someplace and then used If the battery pack starts to give you much less operating time than usual at normal temperatures it has reached the end of its life and must be replaced These figures show how long you can view playback with the LCD after attaching a fully charged battery pack Playback time will be shortened at low temperatures Typical Recording Time Approximate times for recording with r...

Page 147: ...d to store it in a dry place If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camcorder at least once a year before returning it to storage When to recharge You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient Unlike a conventional battery pack it does not have to be fully discharged first However as the battery pack will na...

Page 148: ...attery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact Keep the battery pack out of reach of children if it is swallowed contact a physician immediately as the battery case may break down and the battery fluids damage the stomach and intestines Do not disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion Installing the backup battery Press the small button with a pen and ...

Page 149: ...amcorder close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camcorder Do not expose the camcorder to water Cover the camcorder when you are recording in rain or mist There is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside the camcorder contact qualified service personnel as soon as ...

Page 150: ...EANING CASSETTE apears or when the playback picture becomes distorted the video heads need to be cleaned To maintain the best picture quality we recommend cleaning the video heads frequently with the Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder Maintenance If you do not in...

Page 151: ...ed to TVs which use its PAL system This TV system is used in the following countries Algeria Australia Austria Bangladesh Belgium Brunei China Denmark Finland Germany Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Jordan Kenya Kuwait Liberia Malaysia Malta Mozambique the Netherlands New Zealand North Korea Norway Oman Pakistan Portugal Qatar Sierra Leone Singapore So...

Page 152: ... four seconds Then the power indicator flashes and the h mark flashes in the display If there is a cassette in the camcorder it stops automatically and REMOVE THE CASSETTE is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and then v flashes in the display If you have the beep turned on it will sound The camcorder may not detect the condensation immediately the condensation warning may not start flashing fo...

Page 153: ...operly attached 12 15 147 The function cannot be used in that recording program 57 The camcorder was in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes 18 107 163 The battery pack is exhausted 14 15 147 The battery pack s power is exhausted Recharge or change to a new battery pack 14 15 The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention 16 17 The cassette has reached the end The camcorder...

Page 154: ...Behind glass Without much contrast e g a white wall Reflective surfaces e g shiny car surfaces Fast moving objects Dark subjects Night scenes Recording Playback Cont Cause and or what to do about it There are a number of restrictions on using the digital effects 61 68 The camcorder is not set to PLAY VCR mode 28 The cassette is not loaded 16 The cassette has reached the end When recording in dark ...

Page 155: ...g again Turn the camcorder s power off and back on again and remove and reinsert the card If the mark continues to flash format the memory card The camcorder is not set to CARD CAMERA or CARD PLAY VCR 107 117 mode The memory card is not inserted 102 You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention Change the position of the protect switch The memory card is full Erase images 12...

Page 156: ...ntroller doesn t work The power indicator is flashing The camcorder malfunctions The DV cable is connected correctly but there s nothing in the display The camcorder becomes warm during use The PHOTO button doesn t work The image cannot be erased The memory card is not loaded 102 You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention Change the position of the protect switch The memo...

Page 157: ...NB 2L BP 2L12 Battery Pack STV 250N Stereo Video Cable S 150 S video Cable PC A10 SCART Adapter VCR PC Card Adapter FD Adapter Personal Computer TL 28 Tele converter WD 28 Wide converter FS 28U Filter Set BP 900 Series Battery Pack VL 10Li Battery Video Light Stereo Microphone commercially available IFC 300PCU USB Cable SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard SA 1 Adapter Bracket Printer with direct prin...

Page 158: ...mum wide angle The light of the assist lamp in the Super Night and Low Light Plus mode will be blocked by the tele converter NB 2L BP 2L12 FS 28U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions VL 10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting Use the BP 900 Series battery...

Page 159: ...h padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories SA 1 Adapter Bracket Attaches a video light or microphone securely to the camera Zoom Remote Controller ZR 1000 When this product is plugged into the LANC m terminal of a Canon camcorder it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recording and the zoom and focusing functions while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod ...

Page 160: ...ng connected TV screen but the camcorder will continue to show warning caution displays when necessary and the data code appears in the display if it is set to ON When operating the camcorder the displays appear for 2 seconds However the displays do not disappear when displaying an index screen TV SCREEN ON DISP SET UP DISPLAYS ON DISP SET UP To turn TV SCREEN off open the menu and select DISP SET...

Page 161: ...ensor mode 49 Audio mode 69 Fast forward playback rewind playback 29 2 playback forward and reverse 30 1 playback forward and reverse 30 Slow playback forward and reverse 29 Frame advance playback frame reverse playback 29 Playback pause forward and reverse 29 Date search photo search 83 Zero set memory forward and reverse 84 AV insert editing 93 Audio dubbing 96 END STEREO1 1 23 45 00 1 16b i t P...

Page 162: ...ARCH 1 1000 DV IN F1 8 MIX VARI 1 1 10 1 10 12bit 12 00 PM 1 JAN 2003 SPEAKER ST 1 ST 2 12bit audio out 99 Photo search Date search 83 Volume level of built in speaker or headphones 31 Audio mode 69 DV input 86 Photo search Date search 83 AV insert 93 Audio dubbing 96 Data code 80 Mix balance 99 PLAY VCR Mode CARD CAMERA Mode 50 1024 320 1 120 1 2 12 00 PM 1 JAN 2003 T W S FINE SPOTLIGHT SELF T ME...

Page 163: ...de the frame number doesn t appear in the display Recording reminder When you start recording the camcorder counts from 0 sec to 10 sec Shots which are shorter than ten seconds may be difficult to edit later On the other hand if you are not planning to edit the recording remember that a shot which does not contain action should generally last no longer than 10 seconds AUTO POWER OFF The camcorder ...

Page 164: ...TE AUDIO MODE CHECK THE CASSETTE BLANK COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED Appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone date and time 51 Appears when the battery pack is exhausted 147 Appears when the tape has reached the end Refer to p 17 Appears when during DV dubbing the DV cable is disconnected or the power of the digital equipment connected to the camcorder is turned...

Page 165: ...that the camcorder can not play back or the image data has been damaged Appears if you have tried to mark 201 or more images for printing or if a mark file cannot be edited 120 No memory card is inserted in the camcorder 102 There are no images recorded on the memory card You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention Change the position of the protect switch Depending on the...

Page 166: ...g up The printer automatically starts printing when it is ready No print head is installed in the printer Printer cover is open Close the printer cover securely Wrong paper Cancel printing and set the paper you chose in the print settings menu Paper lever error occurred Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position The ink tank needs to be replaced soon Prepare a new ink tank If you sele...

Page 167: ...n maximum wide angle Maximum shutter speed 1 2 000 sec 1 250 sec when using a memory card Minimum illumination 2 4 lx using the Night program in CAMERA mode Recommended illumination More than 100 lx Filter diameter 28 mm Viewfinder 0 5 in TFT colour LCD approx 113 000 pixels LCD screen 2 in measured diagonally TFT colour approx 130 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Recordi...

Page 168: ... dBV at least 40 kohms L R unbalanced output 10 dBV 47 kohm load less than 3 kohms unbalanced Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced S video terminal 1 Vp p Y signal 0 3 Vp p C signal MIC terminal input ø 3 5 mm stereo minijack 57 dBV with 600 ohm mic at least 5 kohms LANC u terminal ø 2 5 mm mini minijack Operating temperature range 0 40 C Dimensions 50 111 89 mm Weight 380 g Battery type Rechargeable l...

Page 169: ...to Tape 139 Copying from Tape to Memory Card 138 Î Data Code 80 Date and Time 53 Date Search 83 Demo mode 22 Digital Effects 61 Digital Zoom 23 Direct Print Function 128 DV Dubbing 86 Easy Recording 58 Editing to a VCR 85 Effects 64 Erasing Still Images 121 126 External Microphone 69 96 Ï Faders 62 Fast Forward 28 File Numbers 105 Focusing 76 Formatting a Memory Card 140 Ó Head Cleaning 150 Headph...

Page 170: ... on a Memory Card 107 Recording Still Images onto a Tape 54 Remote Control 48 Remote Sensor 48 49 Rewind 28 Í S1 video terminal 34 Sample images 143 Sand Snow 59 Screen Displays 160 SD Memory Card 102 142 Self Timer 71 Shutter Sound 106 Shutter Speed 74 Slide Show 119 SP Mode 20 Speaker 31 Sports 59 Spotlight 59 Still Images 54 107 Storage 150 Super Night 60 S video 34 System Diagram 157 Ê Tape Pr...

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