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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    PUB.DIE-190 Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Digital Mini Video Cassette Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 2: E Important Usage Instructions

    Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 3: Reference Guide

    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 of Canon Inc. • is a trademark. •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Important Usage Instructions ....2 Setting the Shutter Speed ......74 Reference Guide ........3 Adjusting Focus Manually ......76 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ....7 Setting the White Balance ......77 Introducing the MV6i MC ......8 For Playback Enlarging the Image during Playback ..79...
  • Page 5 Copying Still Images Using a Memory Card from Tape to Memory Card ....138 Inserting and Removing the Copying Still Images Memory Card ........102 from Memory Card to Tape ....139 Selecting the Image Quality/Size ..103 Formatting a Memory Card....140 Recording Still Images on Connecting to a Computer Using a a Memory Card ........107 USB Cable ........141...
  • Page 6 Switch Positions by Operating Modes Operating Mode POWER switch TAPE/CARD switch CAMERA TAPE CAMERA PLAY (VCR) TAPE PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CARD PLAY ( VCR ) * Available functions vary depending on the operating mode. It is indicated as follows: : Function can be used in this mode.

  • Page 7: Thank You For Choosing A Canon

    Thank you for Choosing a Canon First, we’d like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the following accessories: purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes it very WL-D77 Wireless Two AA batteries easy to use — you will soon be making...

  • Page 8: Introducing The Mv6I Mc

    Direct Print Image Stabilizer You can print still images by connecting to a Canon Printer with Direct Print Stabilises your recordings even in long Function. telephoto shots (in CAMERA mode). Refer to p. 128 for printers that can be used with your camcorder.

  • Page 9: Finding Your Way Around The Mv6I Mc

    Finding Your Way Around the MV6i MC LCD screen (p. 25) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 25) Card access indicator (p. 102) Memory card compartment cover (p. 102) BATT. (battery) RELEASE Speaker (p. 31) button (p. 15) Battery attachment unit (p.
  • Page 10 Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 145) Program AE PHOTO button (p. 54, 107) Easy Recording Zoom controller (p. 23) Program selector (p. 57) Selector dial Viewfinder (p. 145) (p. 31, 40) POWER switch (p. 18) TAPE/CARD switch (p. 18) C A M E R A •...
  • Page 11 S-Video IN/OUT terminal (p. 34, 89) Stereo microphone (p. 96) Terminal cover Terminal cover u (LANC) terminal (p. 85) Assist lamp (White LED) (p. 60) USB terminal (p. 141) Remote sensor (p. 48) DC IN terminal (p. 12) Tally Lamp (p. 50) MIC terminal (p.

  • Page 12: Powering Your Camcorder

    Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from a household power socket Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder.
  • Page 13 CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter Specifications Power supply 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 0.32A Rated output 7.4 V DC, 2.0 A Operating temperature range 0°C - 40°C 112 × 29 × 45mm Dimensions Weight 186g (without power cable) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.
  • Page 14 Charging the battery pack CHARGE indicator Your battery pack has been partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly. Charge the battery pack fully using the Battery Charger CB-2LTE if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes.
  • Page 15 Attaching the battery pack 2, 3 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.

  • Page 16: Loading A Cassette

    Loading a Cassette Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo. Loading and unloading 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch to release the cassette compartment cover. • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically.
  • Page 17 Protecting tapes from accidental erasure SAVE SAVE To protect your recordings from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to the left. (This switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load a protected cassette in CAMERA mode, the message “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION”...

  • Page 18: Recording Movies Onto A Tape

    Recording Movies onto a Tape 5, 6 Before you start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attaching a power source ( 12). • Removing the lens cap ( 145). • Fastening the grip belt ( 145). • Choosing the display: viewfinder ( 145) or LCD screen ( 25).
  • Page 19 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 head cleaning cassette.

  • Page 20: Changing The Recording Mode

    Changing the Recording Mode You can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times. It is not possible to dub audio or insert images to a tape that has been recorded in LP mode.
  • Page 21 16:9 (Wide screen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on wide screen TVs. PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA CAM.SET UP 16:9••••••••OFF To switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu.
  • Page 22 Confirmation/Warning beeps The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder.

  • Page 23: Zooming

    Zooming Zoom in Zoom out 10× optical zoom (card 7.5×) The camcorder’s zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene: • Move the zoom 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: •...
  • Page 24 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×. •...

  • Page 25: Using The Lcd Screen

    Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screen Slide the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camcorder. This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off. Close the LCD panel until it clicks securely closed.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Lcd Screen

    • 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 clicks securely. • Be careful not to leave the LCD, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or in a window.
  • Page 27 Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the same direction as the lens, you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording. The viewfinder is also activated when the panel is in this position.

  • Page 28: Playing Back A Tape

    • To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the (rewind) button. • If the playback picture is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
  • Page 29 Other playback modes Playback pause Press the (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press (play) button. The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes’ playback pause. Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 11.5 times normal speed, press and hold the (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the (fast forward) button during normal fast forward.
  • Page 30 Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/4a button during normal forward playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward playback. Forward ×2 Playback 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.

  • Page 31: Using The Headphones

    Built-in speaker The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture when you’re using the LCD screen to play back. The built-in speaker is monaural. PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial.

  • Page 32: Connections For Playback On A Tv Screen

    Connections for Playback on a TV Screen You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. You will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( 12). Power off all devices before starting the connections. See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details.
  • Page 33 If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S (S1)-video) PC-A10 SCART Adapter STV-250N Stereo Video Cable • Connect the PC-A10 SCART adapter to the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal. • Connect the camcorder to the adapter. Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.
  • Page 34 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. INPUT S(S1)-VIDEO S-150 S-video Cable VIDEO AUDIO STV-250N Stereo Video Cable •...
  • Page 35 If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals INPUT VIDEO AUDIO STV-250N Stereo Video Cable • Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right).

  • Page 36: Tips For Making Better Videos

    Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the camcorder For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary support the camcorder with your left hand. With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye off the action.
  • Page 37 Picture angle Instead of zooming while recording, try Long shot to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move Medium shot in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details.

  • Page 38: Searching And Reviewing While Recording

    Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record search 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.

  • Page 39: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display. There are 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu VCR MENU VCR menu C. CAM. MENU Card camera menu C. PLAY MENU Card play menu CAM.
  • Page 40 Selecting from the Menus MENU 3-10 SCREEN 2, 11 1. Turn the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch to the desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 3. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu. 4.

  • Page 41: List Of Menus

    • Pressing the start/stop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording. • You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning TV SCREEN 160) on through the menu or using the wireless controller’s TV SCREEN button.
  • Page 42 CAM. MENU, cont. e VCR set up submenu !0 Recording mode....VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE !1 Wind screen ......REC MODE•••• SP WIND SCREEN•OFF !2 Audio mode ......AUDIO MODE••12bit AV/PHONES•••AV !3 AV or headphones....RETURN !4 Return r Display set up submenu !5 Brightness ......
  • Page 43 q VCR set up submenu q Recording mode....VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE w Output channel....REC MODE•••• SP OUTPUT CH•••L/R e Audio dubbing ......AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN WIND SCREEN•––– r Wind screen ......AUDIO MODE••12bit AV/PHONES•••AV t Audio mode ......AV DV OUT•••OFF RETURN y AV or headphones....

  • Page 44: File Numbers

    VCR MENU, cont. t System submenu @2 Wireless controller....SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE @3 Tally Lamp......WL.REMOTE••• TALLY LAMP••ON @4 Beep ........BEEP••••••••ON T.ZONE/DST••––– @5 Time zone/ D/TIME SET••––.–––.–––– ––:–– –– Daylight saving time..... RETURN @6 Date/time set ......@7 Return C.

  • Page 45: Demo Mode

    r VCR set up submenu !2 AV or headphones....VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE AV/PHONES•••AV RETURN t Display set up submenu !3 Brightness ......DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE !4 LCD Mirror mode....– BRIGHTNESS•• LCD MIRROR••ON !5 TV screen......TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF !6 Date/time display....
  • Page 46 C. PLAY MENU, cont. q-1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image) q Copy from card to tape..CARD OPER. SEL.SETSET w Erase all print marks... MENUCLOSE COPY e Image erase ......PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE IMAGE ERASE r Format.........
  • Page 47 r System submenu !7 Wireless controller....SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE !8 Tally Lamp......WL.REMOTE••• TALLY LAMP••ON !9 Beep ........BEEP••••••••ON T.ZONE/DST••––– @0 Time zone/ D/TIME SET••––.–––.–––– ––:–– –– Daylight saving time..... RETURN @1 Date/time set ......@2 Return t Direct Printing Mode C.PLAY MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE...

  • Page 48: Using The Wireless Controller

    Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can operate the camcorder from a distance of up to 5 m. Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor while you press the buttons. The tally lamp lights up to let you know that the camcorder is in range and responding to your commands.
  • Page 49 When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode) To prevent interference from other ZOOM Canon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camcorder have to be...
  • Page 50 If your wireless controller isn’t working: Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. The camcorder’s mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds.

  • Page 51: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it during playback ( 80). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 148).
  • Page 52 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 10 11 12 13 Time zone Time zone WELLGTN (Wellington) LONDON PARIS SAMOA HONOLU. (Honolulu) CAIRO MOSCOW ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DUBAI KARACHI DENVER CHICAGO DACCA BANGKOK N.Y.

  • Page 53: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock After you set the date and time, the date/time and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on. PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA SYSTEM D/TIME SET••...

  • Page 54: Recording Still Images Onto A Tape

    Recording Still Images onto a Tape To take still images on a memory card, see p. 107. PHOTO You can record still images like photographs. The camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. Copy still images automatically to a memory card ( 138) for transfer to a PC for image enhancement and printout.
  • Page 55 • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 154), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display. Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manually with the selector dial.

  • Page 56: Turning The Image Stabilizer Off

    Turning the Image Stabilizer Off With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the MV6i MC image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. • The images stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode. PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CARD CAMERA...

  • Page 57: Using The Various Recording Programs

    Using the Various Recording Programs The camcorder is equipped with the Easy Recording program and several program AE modes. The availability of functions differs depending on the selected mode. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide the program selector to the [ position.
  • Page 58 Setting the program AE mode CARD PLAY ( VCR ) PLAY ( VCR ) CARD CAMERA CAMERA 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the SET button to display the program menu. 3. Turn the selector dial to move the arrow up or down the display. 4.
  • Page 59 Sports Use this mode to record sports scenes (such as tennis or SPORTS golf), moving objects (such as roller coasters) or when recording from a moving car. • This mode is set at a high shutter speed and should therefore be used in sufficient light. •...
  • Page 60 Night (CAMERA mode) In CAMERA mode, use this mode to record in dark NIGHT places. The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. It is useful when recording in places with changing light conditions (such as in amusement parks). • Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. •...

  • Page 61: Using Digital Effects

    Using Digital Effects Use the camcorder’s digital effects for more interesting productions. Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black 62). Fade Trigger, Wipe, Corner, Jump, Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam, Tide Effects: Add flavour to your recordings ( 64).
  • Page 62 Faders Fade Trigger (FADE-T) The image gradually fades in. The image gradually fades out. Wipe (WIPE) The image begins as a thin vertical line in the centre of the screen and expands sideways until it fills the whole screen. The image is wiped off from both sides of the screen.
  • Page 63 Faders Puzzle (PUZZLE) The image appears in 16 pieces. The pieces move around until the puzzle is solved. The image divides into 16 pieces. The pieces move around and disappear. Zigzag (ZIGZAG) The image appears in zigzag from the top of the screen.
  • Page 64 Effects Art (ART) The image becomes like a paint (solarization). Black and White (BLK & WHT) The image becomes black and white. Sepia (SEPIA) The image becomes monochrome with a brownish tint. Mosaic (MOSAIC) The image is blurred through enlarging the size of some pixels. Ball (BALL) The image becomes like a ball.
  • Page 65 MENU D.EFFECTS ON/OFF Operating faders Sound and image fade together. When operating faders in CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q. PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA Select fader 1. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to open the digital effects menu.
  • Page 66 Operating effects Sound records/plays back normally. When operating effects in CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q. PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA Select effect 1. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to open the digital effects menu.

  • Page 67: Using The Multi-Image Screen

    Using the Multi-Image Screen Divides your display image into 4, 9 or 16 smaller images with the Image Capture feature. With this feature, the camcorder captures the current scene being shot or replayed. Choose the transition speed — manual, fast (every 4 frames), moderate (every 6 frames*) or slow (every 8 frames*) —...
  • Page 68 7. Select the desired setting. • You return to the digital effects menu. 8. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu. • The digital effects menu disappears. • MULTI-S flashes in the display. Multi-image screen on/off 9. Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button. •...

  • Page 69: Audio Recording

    Audio Recording 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.

  • Page 70: Wind Screen

    Note: • When using an external microphone, use a microphone cable not longer than 3 meters to avoid electromagnetic interference. 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.

  • Page 71: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-Timer Still images For movies 2, 3 START /STOP PHOTO SELF MENU TIMER This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still images to a tape or memory card. PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA...
  • Page 72 • The camcorder takes the still image for approximately 6 seconds. • If you’re in CAMERA mode, the camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording to a tape. If you’re in CARD CAMERA mode, the currently recording image appears after recording onto a memory card. Notes: •...

  • Page 73: Adjusting Ae Shift

    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. CARD PLAY ( VCR ) PLAY ( VCR ) CARD CAMERA CAMERA Make sure the program selector is set to 1.

  • Page 74: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Setting the Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects. CARD PLAY ( VCR ) PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA CAM.SET UP SHUTTER•••••AUTO 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2.
  • Page 75 Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, do not shoot the sun directly. Recommended shutter speeds when shooting: • People doing outdoor sports such as 1/2000 golf or tennis •...

  • Page 76: Adjusting Focus Manually

    Adjusting Focus Manually The camcorder focuses automatically. All you have to do is point and the subject in the centre of the screen will usually be in sharp focus. It may happen that a subject is not suitable for autofocus. Use the manual focusing function to adjust the focus.

  • Page 77: Setting The White Balance

    Setting the White Balance 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 will get better results by setting the white balance yourself, or using one of the two preset modes: T Indoor Mode...
  • Page 78 Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant colour, such as sky, sea or forest Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapour lights Notes: •...

  • Page 79: Enlarging The Image During Playback

    Enlarging the Image during Playback You can enlarge the image by 2 times during PLAY (VCR) mode and CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. You can also move the image up, down, to the right or left. • Movies played back from a memory card cannot be enlarged. PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA...

  • Page 80: Displaying Date, Time And Camcorder Data (Data Code)

    Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code) A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape. •...
  • Page 81 Setting the data code You can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in the data code. PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA DISP.SET UP DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME To change, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select DATA CODE, set it to DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA or CAM.
  • Page 82 Six-second auto date The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off. The 6-second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indicated.

  • Page 83: Searching The Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)

    Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) ZERO SET SEARCH SELECT MEMORY AUDIO PLAY DUB. STOP – / INSERT × 2 PAUSE SLOW REMOTE SET This allows you to move quickly through still images recorded anywhere on a tape (photo search) or between different days or areas of recording (date search) on a tape.

  • Page 84: Returning To A Pre-Marked Position

    Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ZERO SET SEARCH MEMORY SELECT AUDIO PLAY DUB. STOP – / INSERT × 2 PAUSE SLOW REMOTE SET Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback.

  • Page 85: Editing

    Editing to a VCR By connecting the camcorder to a VCR, you can edit your recordings in order to remove unwanted scenes — or combine different shots to create your own video productions. Preparations 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. •...

  • Page 86: Dubbing To/From A Tape With Digital Video Equipment

    Example dubbing to the camcorder 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.
  • Page 87 Dubbing 1. Find a point on your recorded tape slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3.
  • Page 88 Concerning copyrighting Copyright precaution Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as some television programmes are copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws. Copyright signals When playing back: If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright control signals for the protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED”...

  • Page 89: Recording From A Vcr, Tv Or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-In)

    Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) You can record a video played on your VCR or analog 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.
  • Page 90 Dubbing 1. Find a point on your recorded tape slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. • S-video and AV IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals. •...

  • Page 91: Digitally Outputting Analog Video And Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)

    Digitally Outputting Analog Video and Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of recorded analog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant. The digital signals can be output to the other equipment with a DV terminal. The camcorder’s DV terminal works exclusively as an output terminal.
  • Page 92 Turning the analog-digital converter on PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA VCR.SET UP DV OUT•••OFF To turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AV \ DV OUT, set it to ON and close the menu.

  • Page 93: Recording Over Existing Scenes (Av Insert Editing)

    Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing) You can insert and replace images/audio on the tape of the camcorder with images/audio from other video devices connected via AV terminal or DV terminal. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio.
  • Page 94 Preparations The tape in the MV6i MC: When using the MV6i MC’s AV insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode. If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in LP mode on the tape, recording will stop. The playback tape: Use only tapes without non-recorded portions.
  • Page 95 Editing 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder, press PLAY and locate the recording start point. Set the camcorder to playback pause mode. •...

  • Page 96: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audio products (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external microphone (MIC. IN). The original sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camcorder in SP mode with 12-bit sound.
  • Page 97 Notes: • When you add sound using the built-in microphone make sure not 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).
  • Page 98 5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button. • AUDIO DUB. and appear on the display. 6. Press the PAUSE button (and start play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN). • Audio dubbing starts. • Direct your voice into the microphone. •...

  • Page 99: Setting The Audio Mix

    Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO BALANCE MONITOR ST-1 ST-2 When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the balance between the two. •...
  • Page 100 Selecting audio output channels When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA VCR SET UP OUTPUT CH•••L/R 1.

  • Page 101: Connecting To A Computer Using A Dv (Ieee1394) Cable

    Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or IEEE1394 capture board (optional software required). Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin–4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin– 6 pin) DV Cable. IEEE1394 (DV) terminal DV IN/OUT...

  • Page 102: Inserting And Removing The Memory Card

    Inserting and Removing the Memory Card You can use SD Memory Cards or a Terminals commercially available MultiMediaCards Protect with this camcorder. The SD Memory Card switch has a protect switch for prevent accidental erasure. Cautions: • This camcorder is compatible with SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards only.

  • Page 103: Selecting The Image Quality/Size

    Selecting the Image Quality/Size Selecting the Still Image Quality Still image Quality: Superfine, Fine, Normal PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA CARD SET UP SI QUALITY••FINE To change the image quality, open the menu and select CARD SET UP.
  • Page 104 Maximum Number of Still Images on an 8 MB Memory Card and Their File Sizes 1024 × 768 640 × 480 Image Size No of Images File Size per Image No of Images File Size per Image Image Quality Superfine Approx.
  • Page 105 File numbers The Still images/movies you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101-9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each. Each folder is numbered from 101 to 998 and recorded on the memory card. Sample images have been pre- recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card, entering folder number 100 (folder name is “100canon”).
  • Page 106 Turning off the shutter sound Makes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to a memory card. PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA CARD SET UP SHTR SOUND••ON To turn the shutter sound off, open the menu and select CARD SET UP.

  • Page 107: Recording Still Images On A Memory Card

    Recording Still Images on a Memory Card You can record still images onto a memory card. In addition to the still images you record directly onto the memory card, you can record images from a tape in the camcorder, or images input via the DV terminal or AV terminal onto the memory card.
  • Page 108 4. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image. • F disappears from the display. The shutter sound sounds and simultaneously the display appears to close for an instant as if it were a shutter releasing. • The card access indicator flashes and the card access display appears in the display (See “The indicators that appear in the LCD display when LCD MIRROR is turned on”...
  • Page 109 Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Record an image from a tape onto a memory card as still images. To automatically record multiple still images from a tape to a memory card, refer to “Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card” ( 138).
  • Page 110 Recording from Other Video Devices 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. •...
  • Page 111 Recording 1. Start playback on the other device. 2. When the image you want to record appears in the display, press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it. • The image appears as a still image in the display. •...

  • Page 112: Recording Motion Jpeg Movies On A Memory Card

    Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card You can record Motion JPEG movies with the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder, or from devices connected via the AV terminal (analog line-in) or the DV terminal. Cautions: • When you are using an SD Memory Card, make sure the protect switch is set to allow recording.
  • Page 113 Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder You can record a movie from a tape to a memory card. • The data code of the movie will reflect the date and time it has been recorded to the memory card. PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA...
  • Page 114 Recording from Other Video Devices 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 movies. •...

  • Page 115: Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) You can merge separate images into one large panoramic scene using the supplied software (PhotoStitch) on a PC. You can shoot a subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later. Recording PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.
  • Page 116 Notes: • Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of 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.

  • Page 117: Playing Back A Memory Card

    − 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 camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memory card.
  • Page 118 G Single Image PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA 1. Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR), and move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to CARD. • The last still image/movie recorded appears in the display. •...

  • Page 119: Slide Show

    G Slide Show PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA With an still image/movie in the display, press the SLIDE SHOW button. • Still images are automatically played back one after another. • Movies are played back normally. To stop the slide show, press the SLIDE SHOW button.

  • Page 120: Settings Of Still Images/Movies

    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 image and up to 200 still images per memory card can be selected on the camcorder.
  • Page 121 Erasing still images/movies Erase still images/movies singly or all at once. • You cannot erase protected still images/movies. Cancel image protection first in order to erase an image. • Erase still images/movies with caution. Once a still image/movie has been erased, it cannot be restored.
  • Page 122 File Operation (FILE OPER.) PLAY ( VCR ) CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD CAMERA 1. With a still image/movie in the display, press the SET button to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE settings appear. •...

  • Page 123: Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)

    Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) This section describes how to protect the still image/movie from the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting) . You can also protect a still image/movie through the File Operation menu 122).

  • Page 124: Marking A Still Image For Printing (Print Mark)

    Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Card operation submenu in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). • When displaying an index screen, you can mark the still image for printing. •...
  • Page 125 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 the memory card, it may take time for a print mark to appear on a still image.

  • Page 126: Erasing Still Images/Movies

    Erasing Still Images/Movies This section describes how to erase the still image/movie from the Card Operation submenu when playing back a single still image/movie in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. (SINGLE or ALL) You can also erase a still image/movie through the File Operation menu ( 122).
  • Page 127 5. Select YES and press the SET button. • The still image/movie erases and the previous still image/movie appears for erasing. • To erase another single still image/movie, move to that still image/movie with the CARD +/– buttons, and select YES. •...

  • Page 128: Printing With The Direct Print Function

    • Still images not recorded with this camcorder may not be printed correctly on a printer with direct print function. Notes: • The direct print function is supported by the Canon Card Photo Printer CP-10 and Canon Bubble Jet Printers with the logo (as of march 2003).
  • Page 129 2. Connect a power source to the printer and turn on the printer. 3. Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. • Wait until the card access indicator stops flashing. 4. Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable. •...
  • Page 130 Setting the Print Style Card Photo Printer: Image Standard Prints 1 still image per page. Multiple Prints 8 copies of the same still image on one page. Borders Borderless Prints right to the edges of the page. Bordered Prints with a border. •...
  • Page 131 Bubble Jet Printer: Selecting the Paper Size 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 the SET button. 3. Turn the selector dial to select the paper size and press the SET button.
  • Page 132 Notes: • Bordered: The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed. • Borderless/Multiple: The centre portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size. The image’s top, bottom and sides may be cropped slightly. •...
  • Page 133 2. Change the size of the trimming frame. • Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame, and toward W to enlarge the frame. • To cancel the trimming settings, move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears.
  • Page 134 3. Select [ PRINT]. • The print setting menu appears. • “Set print order” appears, when you connect a printer with direct print function and select [\ PRINT] without having set the print mark settings. • The total number of prints set in the print mark settings is displayed on the upper left of the screen.

  • Page 135: Combining Images And Recording Them To A Cassette (Card Mix)

    Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix) Enhance the appearance of your recordings by combining still images from the memory card with camcorder recordings. You may select from pre-recorded cartoon-like frames, or create personal frames and titles that can be layered over movies or still images.
  • Page 136 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 recording Image being recorded by the camcorder...
  • Page 137 4. Select MIX TYPE. • CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., CAM. CHROMA settings appear. 5. Select the desired setting. • Your currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image. 6. Select MIX LEVEL and press the SET button. 7. Adjust the mix level. •...

  • Page 138: Copying Still Images From Tape To Memory Card

    Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the Photo Search function. • The still images’ data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. •...

  • Page 139: Copying Still Images From Memory Card To Tape

    Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape Copies multiple still images from the memory card to a tape. • The still images’ data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. CARD OPER. COPY Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder.

  • Page 140: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a Memory Card Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all the still images/movies on a memory card, including protected still images/movies (this includes the pre-recorded card mix sample images). The SD Memory Card supplied with this camcorder has already been formatted for you.

  • Page 141: Connecting To A Computer Using A Usb Cable

    Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable You can download images from the memory card to a computer using the supplied USB cable. With the supplied software, you can easily download, browse and archive images, and arrange still images for printout. For Windows XP and Mac OS X users: Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP).

  • Page 142: Other Information And Precautions

    • However, we cannot guarantee that all of these memory cards work properly. If you mistakenly erase the card mix sample images provided on the SD Memory Card, they can be downloaded from the following 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”...

  • Page 143: Sample Images

    • Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields. • Do not disassemble memory cards. • Do not bend or drop memory cards, or expose them to strong vibrations or external shocks. • Do not get memory cards wet. •...
  • Page 144 Card luminance key Camera chroma key • The pre-recorded sample images on the supplied SD Memory Card are intended 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.

  • Page 145: Preparing The Camcorder

    Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the viewfinder • Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight. • To view with the viewfinder, make sure the LCD panel is either turned so that the subject can monitor viewing, or totally closed with the screen facing inwards.

  • Page 146: Notes On Using The Batteries

    Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode.
  • Page 147 How much power is left? The battery symbols indicate the charge status of the battery pack. When the battery pack is empty, “CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK” appears for 4 seconds and starts flashing. The battery charge indicators are not constant – they vary according to the condition under which battery pack and camcorder are used.

  • Page 148: Installing The Backup Battery

    Installing the backup battery Press the small button with a pen and pull out the battery holder. Insert the battery into the battery holder so that the + side of the battery faces the + sign on the battery holder. Insert the battery holder back into place.

  • Page 149: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cautions Avoid high temperatures and high humidity. • Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather, for example. • Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camcorder into a humid room. Avoid sudden changes in temperature.
  • Page 150 • 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.
  • Page 151 • You can use the compact power adapter and battery charger to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use.
  • Page 152 Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camcorder. Condensation may become a problem: When you take the camcorder from a cold When a cold room is heated rapidly place to a warm room When the camcorder is left in a humid...

  • Page 153: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder. Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the page numbers in parentheses for more information. Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR.
  • Page 154 ? The camcorder won’t focus. • The camcorder is on manual focus 76). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting 145). • The lens is dirty ( 150). Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 76).
  • Page 155 ? There’s no picture on the TV • AV/PHONES is not set to AV in the menu ( 32). screen. • AV \ DV OUT (Analog-digital converter) is not set to OFF in the menu ( 92). ? There’s no picture on the TV •...
  • Page 156 ? The PHOTO button doesn’t work. • 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 memory card is full. Erase images ( 121) or insert a new memory card.

  • Page 157: The Mv6I Mc System Diagram

    The MV6i MC System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) WD-28 Wide- converter CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger WL-D77 Wireless Controller MiniDV NB-2L/BP-2L12 Video TL-28 Tele- CB-2LTE Battery Pack Cassette converter Battery Charger FS-28U Filter Set CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter NB-2L, BP-2L12 ZR-1000 Zoom Battery Pack...

  • Page 158: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Battery Packs NB-2L BP-2L12 The Battery Pack BP-2L12 can also be used with the MV6i MC. CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Connect the car battery cable to recharge battery packs on the move. The car battery cable plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12-24 V DC negative ground battery.
  • Page 159 A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 160: Screen Displays

    Screen Displays To display the date and time, press the DATA CODE button. See also p. 80. SCREEN Press the wireless controller’s TV SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN DATA CODE on through the menu to see the other displays on the TV screen. (The displays appear white on-screen.) They will not be added to any recordings you make with the camcorder.
  • Page 161 Screen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback indicates flashing. CAMERA mode (battery pack attached): S PAUSE 0:00:00 • Remote sensor mode and audio mode disappear 5m i n after 4 seconds. 12b i t PLAY (VCR) mode: STEREO1 STOP 0:00:00:00 • Remote sensor mode and volume bar disappear after 5m i n 4 seconds.
  • Page 162 Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback CAMERA Mode Image stabilizer ( 56) Recording reminder/ Self-timer countdown ( 71) Photo recording timer ( 54) Zoom ( 23) Recording mode AE shift ( 73) ( 20) Program AE ( 57) Self-timer ( 71) Manual focus ( 76) AUTO 1sec...
  • Page 163 CARD PLAY (VCR) Mode Print mark ( 120) Protect mark ( 120) Folder number- File number ( 105) Slide show ( 119) SLIDE SHOW 101–0143 Current still image/ 43/50 640 480 Total still images Accessing a memory card ( 117) 12:00 PM 1.JAN.2003 Data code ( 80)

  • Page 164: Caution Phrases

    Caution phrases The camcorder displays various caution phrases — they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing. Appears each time Appears as a warning to protect the tape and you turn the power SET THE TIME ZONE, also when REMOVE THE CASSETTE on, until you set the DATE AND TIME condensation is...
  • Page 165 Appears immediately Appears if you have after you start tried to mark 201 or HEADS DIRTY, recording, and the more images for PRINT MARK ERROR USE CLEANING CASSETTE printing, or if a mark video heads are badly file cannot be edited. contaminated.
  • Page 166 Waste tank is full. You can restart printing by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the Bubble Jet Printer. Request replacement of the waste tank at the shop where you purchased the printer or the nearest Canon customer support center listed in the Bubble Jet Quick Start Guide. Printer error Turn off the printer and turn it back on.

  • Page 167: Specifications

    Specifications MV6i MC Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Minimum illumination: Power Consumption (while recording 2.4 lx (using the Night program in with the AF turned on): CAMERA mode) 3.1 W (Using viewfinder), Recommended illumination: 4.1 W (Using LCD screen) More than 100 lx Television system: Filter diameter: 28 mm...
  • Page 168 Estimated SD Memory Card SDC-8M NB-2L Battery Pack capacities (approx.): 1024 × 768: Superfine 14 images/Fine 20 Battery type: Rechargeable lithium ion images/Normal 39 images battery 640 × 480: Superfine 35 images/Fine 52 Rated voltage: 7.4 V DC images/Normal 86 images Operating temperature: 0°–40°C •...

  • Page 169: Index

    Index ‰ 16:9, 21 Easy Recording, 58 Å Editing to a VCR, 85 Abroad, Using the Camcorder, 151 Effects, 64 Accessories, 7, 158 Erasing Still Images, 121, 126 AE Programs, 57 External Microphone, 69, 96 AE Shift, 73 Ï Analog line-in, 89 Analog-digital converter, 91 Faders, 62 Audio Dubbing, 96...
  • Page 170 ∏ SP Mode, 20 Speaker, 31 Pause, Record, 18 Sports, 59 PC Connection, 101, 141 Spotlight, 59 Photo Search, 83 Still Images, 54, 107 Playback Connection, 32 Storage, 150 Playback Pause, 29 Super Night, 60 Playing Back a Tape, 28 S-video, 34 Playing Back Memory Card, 117 System Diagram, 157...
  • Page 171 Canon UK Ltd. Ribcon Way Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9UR Telephone 0870-241-2161 Canon Australia Pty. Ltd 1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113, Australia Telephone 805-2000, Fax 887-4484 Canon New Zealand Ltd Akoranga Business Park, Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand Telephone 489-0300, Fax 489-0380 Canon Singapore Pte.

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