Canon MV 690 User Manual
PUB.DIE-199  
Digital Video Camcorder  
English  
Instruction Manual  
Introduction  
Basic Functions  
Advanced  
Functions  
Editing  
Digital  
Video  
Cassette  
Mini  
Using a  
Memory Card  
PUB. DIE-195  
Digital Video Software  
Instruction Manual  
Version 10  
DV Network Software  
Instruction Manual (Installation and Preparation)  
Version  
2
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Please read also the following instruction  
manuals.  
Direct  
Printing  
• Digital Video Software (MV750i/MV730i)  
• DV Network Software  
If you are using Windows operating system, use the supplied  
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.  
If you are using Macintosh operating system, use the supplied  
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.  
This manual covers the installation and the connection procedures only.For  
more operating instructions, refer to the PDF format manual provided on the  
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.  
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This software is for use with Windows XP only.  
Additional  
Information  
PAL  
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.  
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.  
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.  
• Use of CV-150F/CV-250F DV cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirement  
of EMC Directive.  
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Using this Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Canon MV750i/MV730i/MV700i/MV700/MV690. Please  
read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future  
reference.  
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Change the display language before you begin (  
75).  
Symbols and References Used in This Manual  
❍
: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.  
❍
❍
: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.  
: Reference page number.  
❍ Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller  
(MV750i/MV730i).  
❍ [ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.  
❍ “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.  
❍ Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the MV750i.  
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time  
Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when  
you have replaced the backup battery.  
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Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time  
Operating modes (see below)  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
Menu item and its default setting.  
(
38)  
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.  
Button and switches to be operated  
2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the  
SET dial.  
3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press  
the SET dial.  
The time zone setting appears (see table on the next page). The default setting is Paris.  
Operating Mode  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
POWER Switch  
TAPE/CARD Switch  
b (TAPE)  
b (TAPE)  
(CARD)  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
(CARD)  
Shaded area : MV750i/MV730i only.  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
: Function can be used in this mode.  
: Function cannot be used in this mode.  
Trademark Acknowledgements  
• Canon and Bubble Jet are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.  
• D is a trademark.  
•
is a trademark.  
• Windows® is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and  
other countries.  
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their  
respective companies.  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction  
Important Usage Instructions ........................................................................................2  
Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................3  
Checking Supplied Accessories......................................................................................6  
Components Guide ........................................................................................................7  
Basic Functions  
Preparations  
Preparing the Power Supply........................................................................................11  
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ....................................................................................14  
Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................15  
Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................16  
Using the Wireless Controller ..........................................................18  
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................19  
Recording  
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................22  
Recording Still Images on a Tape................................................................................27  
Zooming ........................................................................................................................28  
Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................30  
Playback  
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................31  
Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................................33  
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................34  
Using the Full Range of Features  
Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................38  
Recording  
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................45  
Using the Night Modes ................................................................................................48  
Skin Detail Function......................................................................................................49  
Adjusting the AE Shift..................................................................................................50  
Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................51  
Setting the White Balance ..........................................................................................53  
Setting the Shutter Speed............................................................................................55  
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................................57  
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)......................................................................58  
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................59  
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................61  
Playback  
Magnifying the Image ................................................................................................68  
Displaying the Data Code ..........................................................................................69  
End Search......................................................................................................................71  
Returning to a Pre-marked Position ................................................72  
Photo Search/Date Search ................................................................73  
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Other Functions  
Customizing the Camcorder........................................................................................74  
Changing the Display Language ................................................................................75  
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..............................................76  
Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................77  
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Editing  
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device ............................................................79  
Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or  
Camcorder) ................................................................................................................81  
Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)......82  
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals  
(Analog-Digital Converter) ......................................................................................84  
Replacing Existing Scenes (AV Insert) ..............................................86  
Audio Dubbing ..................................................................................88  
Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable ......................................91  
Using a Memory Card  
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ..................................................................92  
Selecting the Image Quality/Size ................................................................................93  
File Numbers ..................................................................................................................95  
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card................................................................96  
Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording ......................................................100  
Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card..............................................101  
Selecting the Focusing Point ....................................................................................103  
Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) ................................................104  
Playing Back a Memory Card ....................................................................................106  
Protecting Images ......................................................................................................109  
Erasing Images ............................................................................................................110  
Combining Images (Card Mix) ..................................................................................111  
Copying Still Images....................................................................................................115  
Formatting a Memory Card ......................................................................................117  
Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable ......................................................118  
Creating a Start-up Image ........................................................................................119  
Direct Printing  
Printing Still Images....................................................................................................120  
Selecting the Print Settings (Paper/Style) ................................................................123  
Printing with Print Order Settings............................................................................126  
Additional Information  
Screen Displays ............................................................................................................128  
List of Messages ..........................................................................................................131  
Maintenance/Others ..................................................................................................134  
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................140  
System Diagram ..........................................................................................................143  
Optional Accessories ..................................................................................................144  
Specifications ..............................................................................................................147  
Index ............................................................................................................................149  
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Checking Supplied Accessories  
Lens Cap and Lens  
Cap Cord  
Lithium Button  
Battery CR1616  
SS-900 Shoulder Strap BP-508 Battery Pack  
CA-570 Compact  
Power Adapter  
(incl. power cord)  
STV-250N Stereo  
Video Cable  
PC-A10 SCART  
Adapter  
(Europe and Asia)  
WL-D82 Wireless  
Controller  
Two AA (R6) Batteries SDC-8M SD Memory IFC-300PCU USB Cable  
Card (containing  
sample images)  
DIGITAL VIDEO  
SOLUTION DISK  
For Windows  
For Macintosh  
WA-30.5 Wide  
Attachment  
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Components Guide  
MV750i/MV730i/MV700i/MV700/MV690  
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REC SEARCH + button ( 26) /  
(fast forward) button ( 32) /  
CARD + button* ( 106)  
FOCUS button ( 51) /  
(play/pause) button ( 31)  
REC SEARCH button ( 26) /  
(record review) button ( 26) /  
(rewind) button ( 31) /  
NIGHT MODE button ( 48) /  
(stop) button ( 31)  
CARD button  
*
(
116)  
OPEN button ( 22)  
Built-in speaker( 33)  
LCD screen ( 22)  
BATT. RELEASE button ( 11)  
Backup battery  
compartment ( 15)  
Battery attachment unit  
(
11)  
Program selector ( 46)  
Easy recording  
Program AE  
Memory card slot* ( 92)  
DC IN terminal ( 11)  
MENU button ( 38)  
SET dial ( 38)  
CHARGE indicator ( 11) /  
Card access indicator* ( 96)  
DIGITAL EFFECTS  
button ( 64)  
DIGITAL EFFECTS  
ON/OFF button ( 64)  
AE SHIFT/  
END SEARCH  
(self-timer)  
button ( 57) /  
DATA CODE  
button ( 69)  
AE SHIFT button ( 50) /  
END SEARCH button ( 71)  
CARD MIX /  
SLIDE SHOW /  
REC PAUSE  
/
CARD MIX button* ( 112) /  
(stitch assist) button* ( 104) /  
SLIDE SHOW button* ( 107) /  
REC PAUSE button** ( 81)  
* MV750i/MV730i only.  
** MV750i/MV730i/MV700i only.  
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Dioptric adjustment  
lever ( 16)  
PHOTO button ( 27, 96)  
Accessory shoe ( 145)  
Serial number  
Viewfinder protect  
cover ( 135)  
Zoom lever ( 28)  
Viewfinder ( 16)  
TAPE/CARD switch*( 3)  
Using a tape  
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Using a memory card  
Strap mount ( 17)  
Start/stop button  
(
22, 101)  
Grip belt ( 16)  
Strap mount ( 17)  
Power switch ( 3)  
POWER  
CAMERA  
OFF  
CAMERA  
OFF  
Cassette compartment ( 14)  
(VCR)  
PLAY  
PLAY(VCR)  
Cassette compartment  
cover ( 14)  
* MV750i/MV730i only.  
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Terminal cover  
Assist lamp (White LED)**  
(
48)  
Remote sensor* ( 18)  
Stereo microphone ( 59)  
Terminal cover  
S-video terminal**  
(
36)  
S
DV  
DV terminal ( 79, 80)  
AV terminal ( 34) /  
(phones) terminal  
(
33)  
Bottom view  
USB terminal*  
118, 120)  
(
OPEN/EJECT 5 switch  
(
14)  
Tripod socket ( 30)  
* MV750i/MV730i only.  
** MV750i only.  
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WL-D82 Wireless Controller  
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START  
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ZOOM  
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PHOTO  
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SELF T. D.EFFECTS  
MENU  
SET  
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ON/OFF  
TV SCREEN  
DATA CODE SLIDE SHOW  
CARD  
@
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SEARCH SELECT  
ZERO SET  
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REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
FF  
MEMORY  
12bit  
AUDIO OUT  
!
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!
AUDIO DUB. PAUSE  
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AV INSERT AV DV REMOTE SET  
REC  
#
#
PAUSE  
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WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D82  
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Zoom buttons ( 28)  
Select buttons ( 38)  
REMOTE SET button ( 76)  
Transmitter  
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PHOTO button ( 27, 96)  
START/STOP button ( 22, 101)  
SELF T. button ( 57)  
MENU button ( 38)  
SET button ( 38)  
CARD  
SLIDE SHOW button ( 107)  
REW button ( 31)  
PLAY button ( 31)  
buttons ( 106)  
D. EFFECTS button, ON/OFF button ( 64)  
TV SCREEN button ( 128)  
DATA CODE button ( 69)  
73)  
o -/+ buttons (  
FF  
button ( 32)  
button ( 32)  
SEARCH SELECT button ( 73)  
!
ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 72)  
STOP button ( 31)  
button ( 32)  
!
12bit AUDIO OUT button ( 89)  
!
AUDIO DUB. button ( 88)  
PAUSE button ( 32)  
SLOW button ( 32)  
2 button ( 32)  
!
REC PAUSE button ( 81)  
!
AV INSERT button ( 86)  
!
AV DV button ( 84)  
!
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Preparing the Power Supply  
Attaching the Battery Pack  
1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.  
2. Move the viewfinder upward.  
3. Attach the battery pack to the  
camcorder.  
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POWER  
CAMERA  
OFF  
CR)  
(V  
PLAY  
• Remove the terminal cover of the battery  
pack.  
• Press lightly and slide it in the direction of  
the arrow until it clicks.  
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Charging the Battery Pack  
1. Connect the power cord to the  
adapter.  
2. Plug the power cord into a power  
outlet.  
DC IN terminal  
DC IN 8.4V  
CHARGE  
indicator  
3. Connect the power adapter to the  
camcorder’s DC IN terminal.  
The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. It  
CARD/CHARGE  
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glows steadily when charging is complete.  
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4. When charging is complete,  
disconnect the power adapter from  
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the camcorder. Unplug the power  
cord from the power outlet and  
disconnect it from the adapter.  
5. Remove the battery pack after use.  
Press the BATT. RELEASE button to remove the battery.  
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Using a Household Power Source  
1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.  
2. Connect the power cord to the  
power adapter.  
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POWER  
A
CAAMMEERRA  
FF  
OFF  
3. Plug the power cord into a power  
outlet.  
CR  
R))  
(V  
PLAY  
4. Connect the power adapter to the  
camcorder’s DC IN terminal.  
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❍ Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.  
❍ If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the  
adapter away from the TV or the arerial cable.  
❍ Do not connect any products that are not expressly recommended to the  
camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the power adapter.  
❍ You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use. This is not a  
malfunction.  
❍ Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery  
pack. The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the CHARGE  
indicator glows steady. The battery pack may also not be charged correctly  
when a power outage occurs during charging. Remove the battery pack and  
attach it back to the camcorder.  
❍ The battery pack may be defective when the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly.  
❍ The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status.  
0-50%:  
More than 50%: Flashes twice every second  
100%: Glows steadily  
Flashes once every second  
❍ Charging, Recording and Playback Times  
Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or  
playback conditions.  
BP-508  
BP-512/  
BP-511  
BP-514  
BP-522  
BP-535  
(Supplied) (Optional) (Optional) (Optional) (Optional)  
Charging Time  
110 min. 120 min. 150 min. 210 min. 310 min.  
Max. Recording Viewfinder 125 min. 225 min. 260 min. 455 min. 730 min.  
Time LCD 85 min. 155 min. 180 min. 320 min. 520 min.  
Typical Recording Viewfinder 65 min. 125 min. 145 min. 255 min. 405 min.  
Time*  
Playback Time  
LCD  
45 min. 85 min. 100 min. 175 min. 280 min.  
90 min. 170 min. 195 min. 345 min. 550 min.  
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming,  
power on/off. Actual time may be shorter.  
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• Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 5 ºC and 40 ºC.  
• A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike  
conventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge  
it before charging.  
• We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you  
think you might need.  
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• To conserve battery charge, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in  
record pause mode.  
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Loading/Unloading a Cassette  
Use only video cassettes marked with the D logo.  
1. Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT  
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Tape protection tab  
switch and open the cassette  
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compartment cover.  
The cassette compartment opens  
automatically.  
2. Load/unload the cassette.  
• Load the cassette with the window facing  
the grip belt.  
• Unload the cassette by pulling it straight  
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out.  
3. Press the P mark on the cassette  
compartment until it clicks.  
4. Wait for the cassette compartment to  
retract automatically and close the  
cassette compartment cover.  
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❍ Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing  
automatically, or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment  
has fully retracted.  
❍ Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.  
If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/  
unloaded even if the POWER switch is set to OFF.  
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Installing the Backup Battery  
The backup battery allows the camcorder to retain date, time (  
19) and other  
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camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. Power the camcorder from  
a household power source or with a battery pack when replacing the backup battery  
to retain the settings.  
1. Open the backup battery cover.  
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2. Insert the lithium battery with the  
+ side facing outward.  
3. Close the cover.  
WARNING!  
• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if  
mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C or incinerate the  
battery.  
• Replace the battery with a CR1616 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony,  
Toshiba, Varta or Renata. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or  
explosion.  
• The used battery should be returned to the supplier for safe disposal.  
❍ Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will  
cause a short circuit.  
❍ Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.  
❍ Keep the battery out of reach of children. If it is swallowed, seek medical  
assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may  
damage stomach and intestines.  
❍ Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of  
explosion.  
The backup battery has a life span of about a year. j flashes in red to inform  
you that it needs to be replaced.  
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Preparing the Camcorder  
Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)  
1. Turn on the camcorder and keep  
the LCD panel closed.  
2. Pull out the viewfinder.  
3. Adjust the diopter adjustment  
lever.  
Attaching the Lens Cap  
1. Attach the cord to the lens cap.  
2. Pass the grip belt through the loop  
with the metal fitting on the cord.  
Press the buttons on the lens cap when  
attaching/removing it. Hook the lens cap on  
the grip belt while you are recording, and  
place it over the lens when you have  
finished.  
Metal fitting  
Fastening the Grip Belt  
Hold the camcorder with your right  
hand and adjust the belt with your  
left.  
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the  
zoom lever and photo button with your index  
finger, and the start/stop button with your  
thumb.  
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap  
Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.  
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SS-900 Shoulder Strap  
Mounting the Wide Attachment  
The WA-30.5 Wide Attachment gives you a wide perspective for indoor shots or  
panoramic views (0.6×). The wide attachment is for use at maximum wide-angle.  
Screw the wide attachment fully into  
the lens filter thread.  
❍ Do not look directly at the sun or other strong light sources through the wide  
attachment. It could damage your eyesight.  
❍ If you zoom to telephoto, the picture will not be in focus.  
❍ The wide attachment may obstruct the remote sensor (the range of the  
wireless controller narrows), or may cause a shadow to appear on the picture  
when recording with a video light or the assist lamp (White LED).  
❍ Filters cannot be used with the wide attachment.  
❍ If dust accumulates on the wide attachment or on the camcorder lens, clean  
both lenses gently with a blower brush.  
❍ Do not touch the lens to avoid smudges and fingerprints.  
❍ Do not store the wide attachment in a humid place as it may mold.  
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Using the Wireless Controller  
Point it at the camcorder’s remote  
sensor when you press the buttons.  
Inserting Batteries  
The wireless controller operates with two AA (R6) batteries.  
1. Open the battery cover.  
2. Insert the batteries following the +  
and – markings.  
Replace both batteries.  
3. Close the battery cover.  
❍ Camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes  
(
46). If the wireless controller does not work, check if camcorder and  
wireless controller are set to the same mode.  
❍ The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is  
subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight.  
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Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time  
Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when  
you have replaced the backup battery.  
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Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
SYSTEM  
T.ZONE/DST•••PARIS  
(
38)  
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.  
2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the  
SET dial.  
3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press  
the SET dial.  
The time zone setting appears (see table on the next page). The default setting is Paris.  
4. Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time  
zone and press the SET dial.  
To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the U next to the area.  
Setting the Date and Time  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
D/TIME SET••• 1.JAN.2004  
12:00 PM  
SYSTEM  
(
38)  
5. Turn the SET dial to select [D/TIME SET] and press  
the SET dial.  
The year display starts to flash.  
6. Turn the SET dial to select the year, and press the  
SET dial.  
• The next part of the display starts flashing.  
• Set the month, day, hours and minutes in the same way.  
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7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to  
start the clock.  
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4
20  
19  
2
18  
24  
3
17  
6
7
9
10  
15  
8
5
21  
23  
14  
12  
22  
11  
13  
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24  
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3
4
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6
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9
10 11 12 13  
No.  
No.  
Time zone  
LONDON  
PARIS  
Time zone  
WELLGTN (Wellington)  
SAMOA  
CAIRO  
HONOLU. (Honolulu)  
ANCHOR. (Anchorage)  
L.A. (Los Angeles)  
DENVER  
MOSCOW  
DUBAI  
KARACHI  
DACCA  
CHICAGO  
BANGKOK  
H. KONG (Hong Kong)  
TOKYO  
N.Y. (New York)  
CARACAS  
RIO (Rio de Janeiro)  
SYDNEY  
SOLOMON  
FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha)  
AZORES  
Once you have set time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock  
each time you travel to another time zone. Just set the time zone to the one of  
your destination, and the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock.  
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Displaying Date and Time during Recording  
You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen.  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
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D/T DISPLAY••OFF  
(
38)  
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.  
2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and  
press the SET dial.  
3. Turn the SET dial to select [D/T DISPLAY] and press  
the SET dial.  
4. Turn the SET dial to select [ON].  
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.  
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Recording Movies on a Tape  
Before You Begin Recording  
Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Before you  
make important recordings, clean the video heads (  
135).  
Recording  
1. Remove the lens cap.  
2. Set the camcorder to CAMERA  
mode.  
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Set the POWER switch  
to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch  
to b.  
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•
Set the POWER  
R
E
W
O
POWER  
ERA  
CAMERA  
FF  
switch to CAMERA.  
OFF  
)
R
C
(V  
PLAY  
3. Push the OPEN button at the LCD  
panel and open the LCD panel.  
4. Press the start/stop button to begin  
recording.  
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POWER  
CAMERA  
OFF  
)
(VCR  
PLAY  
Press the start/stop button again to pause  
recording.  
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When You Have Finished Recording  
1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.  
2. Close the LCD panel and return the viewfinder into its initial position.  
3. Replace the lens cap.  
4. Unload the cassette.  
5. Disconnect the power source.  
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❍ Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording.  
❍ When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without  
producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn  
the camcorder off.  
❍ Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the  
viewfinder instead.  
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❍
You can rotate the LCD panel. Make sure to open  
the LCD panel at 90 degrees before rotating it.  
❍ When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts),  
sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level.  
❍ The camcorder will shut off after 5 minutes when left in record pause  
mode to protect tape and video heads. “  
AUTO POWER OFF” appears  
20 seconds before shutoff. To continue recording, turn the POWER  
switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.  
❍ About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced with  
extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than  
99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the  
pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots. This  
has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a  
malfunction.  
Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen  
You can rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in the  
same direction as the lens. The viewfinder switches on  
allowing you to use the viewfinder while the subject can  
monitor the screen.  
The image appears mirror reversed (LCD MIRROR ON).  
However, you can choose to display the image as it is being  
recorded (LCD MIRROR OFF).  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
LCD MIRROR•••ON  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
(
38)  
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.  
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2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and  
press the SET dial.  
3. Turn the SET dial to select [LCD MIRROR] and press  
the SET dial.  
4. Turn the SET dial to select [OFF].  
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.  
When [LCD MIRROR] is set to [ON], only tape (MV750i/MV730i: or card)  
operation and self-timer displays appear on the LCD screen (all displays appear on  
the viewfinder screen).  
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
–
+
BRIGHTNESS•••  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
(
38)  
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.  
2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and  
press the SET dial.  
3. Turn the SET dial to select [BRIGHTNESS] and press  
the SET dial.  
4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the brightness level.  
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.  
Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder  
or the recordings.  
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Screen Displays during Recording  
e Remaining battery charge  
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q
w
e
r
The battery symbol indicates the charge  
status of the battery pack.  
t
• k starts flashing in red when the  
battery pack is empty.  
• When you attach an empty battery  
pack, the power may turn off without  
displaying k.  
• The actual battery charge may not be  
indicated accurately depending on the  
condition under which battery pack  
and camcorder are used.  
q Time code  
Indicates the recording time in hours,  
minutes and seconds.  
w Remaining tape  
r When j flashes  
Indicates the remaining time of the tape  
in minutes. b END flashes when the  
tape reaches the end.  
• When the time left is less than 15  
seconds, the remaining tape time may  
not appear.  
j flashes in red when the lithium  
button battery is not installed, or when  
it runs out.  
t Recording reminder  
• Depending on the type of the tape,  
the indication may not be displayed  
correctly.  
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10  
seconds when you start recording. This  
is helpful to avoid scenes that are too  
short.  
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Searching and Reviewing when Recording  
REC SEARCH – button/  
v (record review) button  
REC SEARCH + button  
Record Review  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your  
recording to check if it has been recorded properly.  
Press and release the c (record review) button.  
The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds,  
and returns to record pause mode.  
Record Search  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
In record pause mode, this function allows you to play back the tape (forward or  
reverse) to locate the point where you wish to begin recording.  
Press and hold the REC SEARCH + button (forward) or –  
button (reverse).  
CARD  
• Release the button at the point you wish to begin recording.  
• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.  
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Recording Still Images on a Tape  
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PHOTO button  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
1.  
Open the menu and select [CAMERA  
SETUP]. Select [PHOTO REC], confirm that [TAPE b]  
is selected and close the menu.  
2. Press the PHOTO button halfway.  
• F appears in green. If it does not appear in green, adjust the  
focus with the SET dial.  
• Exposure is locked.  
•
When you press the PHOTO button on the  
wireless controller, recording starts immediately.  
3. Press the PHOTO button fully.  
• F disappears.  
• The camcorder records the still image for approx. 6 seconds.  
During this time, the camcorder displays the still image and  
keeps recording the sound.  
• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.  
❍ You can also record a still image while you are recording a movie by pressing the  
PHOTO button fully.  
❍
Starting your recording with a still image allows you to easily  
locate the beginning of the recording with the Photo Search function ( 73).  
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Zooming  
The camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming and digital zooming.  
Image resolution is slightly lower with the digital zoom.  
Zoom in  
T
W
Zoom out  
Zoom lever  
MENU button  
SET dial  
Optical Zoom  
22× optical zoom  
20× optical zoom  
PLAY (VCR)  
18× optical zoom  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide-  
angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).  
Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom. Press harder for a  
faster zoom.  
You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller.  
However, you cannot control the zoom speed.  
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Digital Zoom  
88×/440× digital zoom  
(88× in CARD CAMERA mode) (80× in CARD CAMERA mode)  
80×/400× digital zoom  
72×/360× digital zoom  
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PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CAMERA SETUP  
D.ZOOM•••••••88X  
(
38)  
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.  
2. Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and  
press the SET dial.  
3. Turn the SET dial to select [D.ZOOM] and press the  
SET dial.  
4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option.  
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.  
❍ Digital zoom cannot be used in the Night modes.  
❍ Digital zoom cannot be used when the multi-image screen is selected.  
❍ A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. It extends in light blue when the  
digital zoom is set to 88× (MV750i), 80× (MV730i) or 72× (MV700i/MV700/  
MV690), and extends further in dark blue when set to 440× (MV750i), 400×  
(MV730i) or 360× (MV700i/MV700/MV690).  
❍ Keep at least 1 m to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as  
close as 1 cm.  
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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. Be careful that your fingers do not  
touch the microphone or lens.  
For More Stability  
Lean against a wall  
Put the camcorder on a table  
Lie on your elbow  
Use a tripod  
Lighting  
When recording outdoors, we  
recommend recording with the sun  
at your back.  
❍ When using a tripod, do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as  
it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens).  
❍ Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm as it may  
damage the camcorder.  
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Playing Back a Tape  
If the playback picture is distorted, clean the video heads using a Canon Head  
Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head-cleaning cassette  
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(
135).  
1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR)  
mode.  
•
Set the POWER switch to  
PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to  
b.  
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•
Set the POWER  
ER  
POWER  
CAMERA  
switch to PLAY (VCR).  
OFF  
(VTR)  
PLAY  
2. Open the LCD panel.  
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t
You can also close the LCD panel with the  
screen facing outward.  
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3. Press the ` button to rewind the  
tape.  
4. Press the e/a button to begin  
playback.  
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5. Press the 3 button to stop playback.  
❍ To use the viewfinder, close the LCD panel. The built-in speaker does not  
sound. Use headphones when using the viewfinder.  
❍ About the screen display: During playback, the time code gives the hours,  
minutes, seconds and frames. The remaining tape time may not appear when  
the time left is less than 15 seconds.  
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Special Playback Modes  
` (rewind) button  
1 (fast forward) button  
FF  
+/  
REW  
–/  
PLAY  
STOP  
×2  
PAUSE SLOW  
3 (stop) button  
e/a (play/pause)  
button  
e/a (Playback Pause)  
To pause playback, press the e/a button during normal playback.  
1 (Fast Forward Playback) / ` (Rewind Playback)  
Plays back the tape at 11.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse). Press and hold  
the button during normal playback or fast forward.  
–/4a (Reverse Playback)  
Press the button on the wireless controller during normal playback. Press the e (play)  
button to return to normal playback.  
+/ae (Frame Advance) / –/4a (Frame Reverse)  
Plays back frame-by-frame. Press the button on the wireless controller repeatedly  
during playback pause. Press and hold it to play back continuous frame advance/frame  
reverse.  
SLOW M (Slow Forward)/(Slow Reverse)  
Plays back at about 1/3 normal speed. Press the button on the wireless controller  
during normal or reverse playback. Press the e (play) button to return to normal  
playback.  
× 2 (Forward ×2 Playback)/(Reverse ×2 Playback)  
Plays back at 2 times normal speed. Press the button on the wireless controller during  
normal or reverse playback. Press the e (play) button to return to normal playback.  
❍ There is no sound during special playback.  
❍ The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes.  
❍ The camcorder stops the tape automatically after 5 minutes in playback pause  
mode to protect tape and video heads.  
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Adjusting the Volume  
When you use the LCD screen for playback, the camcorder plays back the sound via  
built-in speaker. The built-in speaker does not sound when you close the LCD panel.  
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AV  
H (phones) terminal  
Built-in speaker  
SET dial  
When Using Headphones  
The headphones terminal also serves as AV terminal. Headphones can only be used  
when “H” is displayed on the screen. If not, change the setting following the  
procedure below.  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
VCR SETUP  
AV/PHONES ••AV  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV/PHONES H], set it to  
[PHONES H] and close the menu.  
❍ The built-in speaker does not sound when “H” is displayed.  
❍ Do not connect headphones unless “H” is displayed as it produces noise.  
Adjusting the Volume  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume, and down  
to lower the volume.  
• A volume bar appears for 2 seconds.  
• You can turn off the volume completely by turning the SET dial  
down until [OFF] appears. Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume again.  
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Playing Back on a TV Screen  
The AV terminal also serves as headphones terminal. When “H” is displayed on the  
screen, change the setting following the procedure below.  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
VCR SETUP  
AV/PHONES ••AV  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV/PHONES H], set it to  
[AV] and close the menu.  
TVs with SCART Terminal  
Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual.  
Signal flow  
STV-250N Stereo Video  
Cable (supplied)  
PC-A10 SCART  
Adapter  
1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections.  
2. Connect the PC-A10 SCART Adapter to the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal.  
3. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder’s AV  
terminal and the audio/video terminals on the SCART Adapter.  
Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left), and the red plug to the  
red AUDIO terminal R (right) and the yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO terminal.  
4. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a  
VCR, set the input selector to LINE.  
The supplied PC-A10 SCART Adapter is for output only. For analog line-in  
recording or analog-digital conversion, please use a SCART Adapter with input  
capability (commercially available).  
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TVs with Audio/Video Terminals  
Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual.  
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VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Signal flow  
AV  
L
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
(supplied)  
R
1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections.  
2. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder’s AV  
terminal and the audio/video terminals on the TV/VCR.  
Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left), the red plug to the red  
audio terminal R (right) and the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO.  
3. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a  
VCR, set the input selector to LINE.  
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TVs with S (S1)-Video Input Terminal  
Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual.  
INPUT  
S(S1)-VIDEO  
Signal flow  
S-150 S-video Cable (optional)  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
AV  
Signal flow  
R
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
(supplied)  
1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections.  
2. Connect the S-150 S-video Cable (optional) to the S-video terminals.  
3. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder’s AV  
terminal and the audio terminals of the TV/VCR.  
Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left), and the red plug to the  
red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect the yellow plug.  
4. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a  
VCR, set the input selector to LINE.  
❍ We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.  
❍
For high picture quality, we recommend using a TV with an S (S1)  
terminal.  
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Selecting the Audio Output Channel  
You can select the output channels when playing back a tape with audio recorded on  
two channels.  
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CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
AUDIO SETUP  
OUTPUT CH••••L/R  
(
38)  
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.  
2. Turn the SET dial to select [AUTO SETUP] and press  
the SET dial.  
3. Turn the SET dial to select [OUTPUT CH] and press  
the SET dial.  
4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option.  
• L/R: Stereo: L+R channels, Bilingual: Main+Sub.  
• L/L: Stereo: L channel, Bilingual: Main.  
• R/R:Stereo: R channel, Bilingual: Sub.  
5. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option.  
The setting resets to the L/R setting when you turn the camcorder off.  
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Menus and Settings  
Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus that appear on  
the screen.  
Menu button  
SET dial  
Selecting Menus and Settings  
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.  
2. Turn the SET dial to select a submenu and press the  
SET dial.  
3. Turn the SET dial to select a menu item and press the  
SET dial.  
4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option.  
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.  
When setting the white balance or shutter speed, press the SET  
dial first before pressing the MENU button.  
❍ Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.  
❍ Items that are not available appear in purple.  
❍
You may find it more convenient to use the wireless controller  
to operate the menu. Press the MENU button on the wireless controller to  
open or close the menu. Use the select buttons in place of the SET dial and  
press the SET button in place of pressing the SET dial.  
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Menu and Default Settings  
Default settings are shown in boldface.  
CAMERA MENU  
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PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
Setting Options  
CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI.,  
CAM. CHROMA, C. ANIMATION  
CORNER, STRAIGHT, RANDOM  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
Submenu  
\CARD MIX*  
Menu Item  
MIX TYPE  
111  
55  
ANIMAT. TYPE  
MIX LEVEL  
CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER  
D. ZOOM  
AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,  
1/2000  
MV750i  
OFF, 88 ,  
× 440×  
MV730i  
OFF, 80 ,  
× 400×  
MV700i/MV700/MV690 29  
OFF, 72 ,  
× 360×  
A.SL SHUTTER  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
56  
78  
77  
53  
48  
49  
97  
58  
60  
59  
59  
60  
24  
23  
128  
21  
75  
IMG STAB i  
16:9  
WHITE BAL.  
NIGHT MODE**  
SKIN DETAIL  
PHOTO REC*  
REC MODE  
AUTO, SET W, INDOOR T, OUTDOOR U  
NIGHT, NIGHT+, S.NIGHT  
SOFT, NORMAL  
TAPE  
, CARD  
VCR SETUP  
SP, LP  
AV/PHONES H  
WIND SCREEN  
AUDIO MODE  
HVOLUME  
AV, PHONES H  
ON, OFF  
AUDIO SETUP  
16bit, 12bit  
DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS  
LCD MIRROR  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
TV SCREEN  
D/T DISPLAY  
LANGUAGE  
DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS,  
ITALIANO,  
,
,
DATE FORMAT  
DEMO MODE  
75  
78  
76  
77  
19  
19  
ON, OFF  
SYSTEM  
WL. REMOTE*  
BEEP  
A1, A2, OFF B  
ON, OFF  
T.ZONE/DST  
D/TIME SET  
See list of time zones  
* MV750i/MV730i only.  
** MV750i only.  
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Submenu  
MY CAMERA  
Menu Item  
Setting Options  
S-UP IMAGE**  
ON, OFF  
74  
74  
S-UP SOUND  
MV750i/MV730i:  
OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND1, MY SOUND2  
SHTR SOUND*  
OPER. SOUND  
SELF-T SOUND  
MV700i/MV700/MV690:  
OFF, PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3  
* MV750i/MV730i only.  
** MV700i/MV700/MV690 only.  
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PLAY (VCR) MENU  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
Setting Options  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
Menu Item  
Submenu  
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VCR SETUP  
REC MODE**  
AV/PHONES H  
AV \DV OUT**  
OUTPUT CH  
SP, LP  
58  
33  
84  
37  
88  
59  
59  
89  
89  
93  
94  
95  
115  
24  
128  
128  
70  
69  
69  
75  
75  
76  
77  
19  
19  
AV, PHONES H  
ON, OFF  
AUDIO SETUP  
L/R, L/L, R/R  
AUDIO DUB.*  
WIND SCREEN*  
AUDIO MODE**  
12bit AUDIO  
MIX BALLANCE  
IMG QUALITY  
MOVIE SIZE  
AUDIO IN, MIC. IN  
ON, OFF  
16bit, 12bit  
STEREO1, STEREO2,MIX/FIXED, MIX/VARI.  
CARD SETUP*  
SUPER FINE, FINE, NORMAL  
320 × 240, 160 × 120  
RESET, CONTINUOUS  
CANCEL, EXECUTE  
FILE NOS.  
CARD  
OPERATIONS*  
DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS  
COPY [  
\
]
TV SCREEN  
ON, OFF  
DISPLAYS  
ON, OFF <PLAYBK>  
6SEC. DATE  
ON, OFF  
DATA CODE  
DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA, CAM. & D/T  
DATE, TIME, DATE & TIME  
DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS,  
D/TIME SEL.  
LANGUAGE  
ITALIANO,  
,
,
DATE FORMAT  
WL. REMOTE*  
BEEP  
SYSTEM  
A1, A2, OFF B  
ON, OFF  
T.ZONE/DST  
D/TIME SET  
See list of time zones  
* MV750i/MV730i only.  
** MV750i/MV730i/MV700i only.  
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Submenu  
MY CAMERA  
Menu Item  
Setting Options  
S-UP IMAGE**  
ON, OFF  
74  
74  
S-UP SOUND  
MV750i/MV730i:  
OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND1, MY SOUND2  
SHTR SOUND*  
OPER. SOUND  
SELF-T SOUND  
MV700i/MV700/MV690:  
OFF, PATTERN1, PATTERN2, PATTERN3  
* MV750i/MV730i only.  
** MV700i/MV700/MV690 only.  
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CARD CAMERA MENU  
CAMERA  
Submenu  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CARD CAMERA  
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Menu Item  
Setting Options  
AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250  
CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER  
55  
29  
53  
103  
48  
49  
100  
93  
93  
94  
95  
60  
59  
60  
24  
23  
128  
21  
75  
75  
78  
76  
77  
19  
19  
74  
D.ZOOM  
MV750i  
OFF, 88×  
MV730i  
OFF, 80×  
WHITE BAL.  
AUTO, SET W, INDOOR T, OUTDOOR U  
FOCUS PRI.  
ON, OFF  
NIGHT MODE  
SKIN DETAIL  
REVIEW  
NIGHT,  
NIGHT+,  
S.NIGHT  
SOFT, NORMAL  
OFF, 2sec, 4sec, 6sec, 8sec, 10sec  
SUPER FINE, FINE, NORMAL  
1024 × 768, 640 × 480  
320 × 240, 160 × 120  
RESET, CONTINUOUS  
AV, PHONES H  
CARD SETUP  
IMG QUALITY  
IMAGE SIZE  
MOVIE SIZE  
FILE NOS.  
VCR SETUP  
AV/PHONES H  
WIND SCREEN  
HVOLUME  
AUDIO SETUP  
ON, OFF  
DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS  
LCD MIRROR  
ON, OFF  
TV SCREEN  
ON, OFF  
D/T DISPLAY  
ON, OFF  
LANGUAGE  
DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS,  
ITALIANO,  
,
,
DATE FORMAT  
DEMO MODE  
ON, OFF  
SYSTEM  
WL. REMOTE  
BEEP  
A1, A2, OFF B  
ON, OFF  
T.ZONE/DST  
D/TIME SET  
S-UP SOUND  
SHTR SOUND  
OPER. SOUND  
SELF-T SOUND  
See list of time zones  
MY CAMERA  
OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND1, MY SOUND2  
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CARD PLAY MENU  
CAMERA  
Submenu  
CARD  
OPERATIONS  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
Menu Item  
Setting Options  
CANCEL, EXECUTE  
COPY [  
\
]
116  
127  
(Single Image  
PRINT ORDERS  
ALL ERASE  
NO, YES  
Display)  
IMAGE ERASE  
FORMAT  
CANCEL, SINGLE, ALL  
110  
117  
109  
126  
58  
CANCEL, EXECUTE  
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CARD  
OPERATIONS  
(Index Screen)  
PROTECT  
\
PRINT ORDER  
VCR SETUP  
REC MODE  
SP, LP  
AV/PHONES H  
AV, PHONES H  
33  
DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS  
TV SCREEN  
24  
ON, OFF  
128  
128  
69  
DISPLAYS  
ON, OFF <PLAYBK>  
DATE, TIME, DATE & TIME  
D/TIME SEL.  
LANGUAGE  
DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS,  
75  
ITALIANO,  
,
,
DATE FORMAT  
75  
SYSTEM  
WL. REMOTE  
BEEP  
A1, A2, OFF A  
ON, OFF  
76  
77  
T.ZONE/DST  
D/TIME SET  
See list of time zones  
19  
19  
MY CAMERA  
CREATE START-UP IMAGE  
119  
75  
SEL. S-UP IMG  
S-UP SOUND  
SHTR SOUND  
OPER. SOUND  
SELF-T SOUND  
NO IMAGE, CANON LOGO, MY IMAGE1,  
MY IMAGE2  
OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND1, MY SOUND2  
75  
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PRINT  
Appears when connecting a printer with direct print function.  
127  
44  
Using the Recording Programs  
Easy Recording Program  
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The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings  
[
automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot.  
Program AE Modes  
Auto  
The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings  
automatically. However, you have the option of adjusting the  
settings manually.  
Sports  
Use this mode to record sports scenes (such as tennis or golf) or  
moving objects (such as roller coasters).  
Portrait  
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.  
Spotlight  
Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks.  
Sand & Snow  
Use this mode in bright places such as a sunny beach or ski resort. It  
prevents the subject from being underexposed.  
Low Light  
Use this mode to record in dimly lit places.  
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Program Selector  
Availability of Functions in Each Mode:  
Recording Program  
[
Digital Zoom  
Image Stabilizer  
Focus  
h
ON  
A
A
A
×
h
h
h
h
A
White Balance  
Shutter Speed  
AE Shift  
h
×
h
h
Digital Effects  
16:9  
×
h
h
h
×
Card Mix*  
×
A: Auto setting h: Available ×: Not available  
Shaded area  
: Can be used only in CAMERA mode.  
* MV750i/MV730i onlly.  
Selecting the Easy Recording Program  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
Set the program selector to [.  
[ appears.  
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Selecting the Program AE Mode  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
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1. Set the program selector to Q.  
2. Press the SET dial.  
A list of the program AE modes appears.  
3. Select a mode and press the SET dial.  
The symbol of the mode appears on the upper left corner of the  
screen.  
❍ The setting resets to the Auto mode when you change the position of the  
program selector.  
❍ Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may  
change abruptly.  
❍ Sports/Portrait mode:  
The picture may not appear smooth when played back.  
❍ Sand & Snow mode:  
- The subject may become overexposed in dark surroundings. Check the  
image on the screen.  
- The picture may not appear smooth when played back.  
❍ Low Light mode:  
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.  
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.  
- The camcorder may have difficulty to focus automatically.  
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Using the Night Modes  
NIGHT  
Allows you to record in dark places where lights cannot be  
used, without sacrificing color.  
NIGHT+  
The assist lamp (white LED) lights up and stays on.  
SUPER NIGHT Allows you to record in very dark places. The assist lamp  
(white LED) lights up automatically responding to the  
surrounding brightness.  
NIGHT MODE button  
Program selector  
MENU button  
Set dial  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CAMERA SETUP  
NIGHT MODE•••  
NIGHT+  
(
38)  
1. Set the program selector to Q.  
2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [NIGHT MODE],  
select a setting option and close the menu.  
3. Press the NIGHT MODE button.  
• The symbol of the selected mode appears on the screen.  
• Pressing the NIGHT MODE button again resets the camcorder to the Auto mode.  
1. Set the program selector to Q.  
2. Press the NIGHT MODE button.  
• "  
" appears.  
• Pressing the NIGHT MODE button again resets the camcorder to the Auto mode.  
❍ Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.  
❍ Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.  
❍ White points may appear on the screen.  
❍ Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the  
focus manually.  
❍ Digital zoom and multi-image screen cannot be used while a Night mode is  
activated.  
❍ The program AE mode cannot be changed while a Night mode is activated.  
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Skin Detail Function  
The camcorder detects skin tones and adjusts the picture for a more smooth and  
natural appearance of the skin area.  
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PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CAMERA SETUP  
SKIN DETAIL••NORMAL  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SKIN DETAIL], set it to  
[SOFT] and close the menu.  
❍ Skin detail function cannot be used when the program selector is set to [.  
❍ To obtain the best effect, use this function when recording a person in  
close-up. Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail.  
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Adjusting the AE Shift  
You can adjust the AE (auto exposure) function to lighten or darken the image. This  
allows you to compensate for backlit or overexposed scenes. Available Levels: –2 to +2,  
in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75).  
AE SHIFT button  
SET dial  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
1. Set the program selector to Q.  
2. Set the program AE mode to  
Light mode.  
Auto,  
Sports,  
Portrait or  
Low  
3. Press the AE SHIFT button.  
“AE 0” appears in light blue.  
AE SHIFT/  
END SEARCH  
4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level.  
• Turn the SET dial up to lighten the image and down to darken  
image.  
• If “MF” is displayed in light blue, AE shift cannot be adjusted.  
Press the AE SHIFT button again to display “AE 0” in light  
blue.  
The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program  
AE mode.  
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Adjusting the Focus Manually  
Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.  
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Subjects with low  
Through dirty or  
Reflective surfaces contrast or without Fast Moving Subjects  
wet windows  
vetical lines  
Zoom lever  
FOCUS button  
Program selector  
SET dial  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
1. Set the program selector to Q.  
2. Adjust the zoom.  
When you operate the zoom after adjusting the focus, the  
subject may not stay in focus. Adjust the zoom before the focus.  
3. Press the FOCUS button.  
“MF” appears.  
4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus.  
• Turn the SET dial up or down until the image appears focused.  
• Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus.  
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❍ The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the program selector to [.  
❍ Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder.  
Infinity Focus  
Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or  
fireworks.  
Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Ajusting the  
Focus Manually.  
"MF ∞" appears.  
When you operate the zoom or turn the SET dial, "∞" disappears and the  
camcorder changes to manual focus.  
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Setting the White Balance  
You can use the preset modes to reproduce colours more accurately, or set a custom  
white balance to obtain the optimal setting.  
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AUTO  
Auto white balance  
SET W  
INDOOR T  
Custom white balance setting  
Use this mode for recording under changing lighting condition, video  
lights or sodium lamps.  
OUTDOOR U Use this mode for recording night scenes, fireworks, sunrise or sunset.  
Zoom lever  
White sheet or paper  
MENU button  
Program selector  
Set dial  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CAMERA SETUP  
WHITE BAL.•••AUTO  
(
38)  
1. Set the program selector to Q.  
2. For custom white balance: Point the camcorder at a white object and  
zoom in until it fills the whole screen.  
Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until step 4 is completed.  
3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [WHITE BAL.], select  
a setting option and close the menu.  
When you have selected [SET W]: “W” flashes and stops flashing when settings is  
complete.  
4. Close the menu.  
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❍ Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes.  
❍ When the program selector is set to [, white balance is preset to [AUTO].  
❍ The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off.  
MV750i/MV730i: However, it resets to [AUTO] when you change the position  
of the TAPE/CARD switch.  
❍ When you have set the custom white balance:  
- Depending on the light source, “W” may keep flashing. The result will still  
be better than with the auto setting.  
- Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes.  
- Turn off the digital zoom.  
❍ Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:  
- Changing lighting conditions  
- Close-ups  
- Subjects in a single colour (sky, sea or forest)  
- Under mercury lamps or certain types of fluorescent lights  
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Setting the Shutter Speed  
You can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shots of fast moving  
subjects.  
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PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CAMERA SETUP  
SHUTTER••••••AUTO  
(
38)  
1. Set the program selector to Q.  
2. Set the program AE mode to the  
(Auto) mode.  
3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP].  
4. Select [SHUTTER].  
5. Select the shutter speed and press the SET dial.  
CAMERA Mode  
CARD CAMERA Mode  
AUTO  
1/50  
AUTO  
1/50  
1/120  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
1/120  
1/250  
6. Close the menu.  
❍
If the shutter speed is set to 1/500 or higher in CAMERA  
mode and you switch to CARD CAMERA mode, it automatically changes to  
1/250.  
❍ Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to  
1/1000 or higher.  
❍ The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds.  
❍ The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to  
[, or change the program AE mode.  
❍ Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds:  
- Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000  
- Moving objects such as cars or roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250  
- Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/120  
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Auto Slow Shutter  
In Easy Recording mode and when [SHUTTER] is set to [AUTO] in Auto mode, the  
camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/25. However, you can set the camcorder not  
to use the slow shutter speed of 1/25.  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CAMERA SETUP  
A.SL SHUTTER•ON  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [A.SL SHUTTER], set it  
to [OFF] and close the menu.  
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Using the Self-Timer  
The self-timer can be used for recording movies and still images.  
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PHOTO button  
(self-timer) button  
Start/stop button  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
When recording movies  
1. Press the (self-timer) button.  
“
” appears.  
DATODE  
2. Press the start/stop button.  
ER  
POWER  
• The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown  
(MV750i/MV7300i: 2 seconds when using the wireless  
controller). The count down appears on the screen.  
CAMERA  
OFF  
)
(VTR  
PLAY  
• To record a still image, press the PHOTO button (  
27).  
❍ To cancel the self-timer, press the (self-timer) button. Once the countdown  
has begun, you can also press the start/stop button (when recording movies) or  
the PHOTO button (when recording still image) to cancel the self-timer.  
❍ The self-timer will be cancelled when you turn off the camcorder.  
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Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)  
You can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape  
usage by 1.5 times.  
CARD CAMERA  
*
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
* MV750i/MV730i/MV700i only.  
VCR SETUP  
REC MODE•••••SP  
(
38)  
To change to LP mode, open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [REC  
MODE], set it to [LP] and close the menu.  
❍
Tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be used for audio  
88) or AV insert ( 86).  
dubbing (  
❍ Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape, picture and  
sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted. We recommend using the  
SP mode for important recordings.  
❍ If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, the playback picture  
may become distorted and the time code may not be written correctly.  
❍ If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital  
device on this camcorder, or vice versa, picture and sound may become  
distorted.  
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Audio Recording  
Changing the Audio Mode  
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You can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records  
sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new  
sound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality.  
*
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
* MV750i/MV730i/MV700i only.  
AUDIO SETUP  
AUDIO MODE•••12bit  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to  
[16bit] and close the menu.  
“16bit” appears for approximately 4 seconds.  
Wind Screen  
You can reduce the wind noise when recording in windy places.  
*
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
* MV750i/MV730i only.  
AUDIO SETUP  
WIND SCREEN••OFF  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set it to  
[ON] and close the menu.  
“WS O” appears when you turn the wind screen on.  
❍ Low sound may be reduced together with the wind noise. We recommend  
turning off the wind screen for normal recordings.  
❍
The wind screen function can also be used for audio dubbing  
(when [AUDIO DUB.] is set to [MIC. IN] in the [AUDIO SETUP] submenu).  
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Using Headphones during Recording  
The headphones terminal also serves as AV terminal. Headphones can only be used  
when "H" is displayed on the screen. If not, change the setting following the  
procedure below.  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
VCR SETUP  
AV/PHONES ••AV  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV/PHONES H], set it to  
[PHONES H] and close the menu.  
Adjusting the Headphone Volume  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
AUDIO SETUP  
HVOLUME•••••  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [ HVOLUME], adjust the  
volume with the SET dial and close the menu.  
You can turn off the volume completely by turning the SET dial down until [OFF] appears.  
Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume again.  
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Using Digital Effects  
Faders (  
64)  
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Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black.  
The image gradually fades in.  
Fade Trigger (FADE-T)  
The image gradually fades out.  
The image begins as a vertical line in the  
centre and expands sideways until it fills  
the whole screen.  
Wipe (WIPE)  
The image is wiped off from the sides of  
the screen.  
The image appears from the corners until  
it fills the whole screen.  
Corner Wipe (CORNER)  
Jump (JUMP)  
The image is wiped off from the corners.  
A small image appears from the left,  
jumps into the centre and enlarges until  
it fills the whole screen.  
The image shrinks, jumps from the centre  
to the left and disappears.  
The image flips into the screen.  
The image flips out of the screen.  
Flip (FLIP)  
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The image appears in 16 pieces. The  
pieces move around until the puzzle is  
solved.  
Puzzle (PUZZLE)  
Zigzag (ZIGZAG)  
Beam (BEAM)  
Tide (TIDE)  
The image is divided into 16 pieces. The  
pieces move around and disappear.  
The image appears in zigzag from the  
top of the screen.  
Black stripes appear in zigzag from the  
bottom of the screen until they cover the  
whole image.  
The screen turns yellow, forms a beam  
that becomes thinner and the image  
appears.  
A yellow beam appears in the centre of  
the screen and expands until it covers the  
whole image.  
The image appears from both sides like  
tides.  
The image disappears from both sides  
like tides.  
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Effects (  
65)  
Add flavor to your recordings.  
Art (ART)  
The image becomes like a  
paint (solarization).  
Black and White (BLK Sepia (SEPIA)  
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The image becomes  
monochrome with a  
brownish tint.  
& WHT)  
The image becomes black  
and white.  
Mosaic (MOSAIC)  
The image is blurred  
Ball (BALL)  
Cube (CUBE)  
The image becomes like a The image becomes a  
through enlarging the size ball.  
of some pixels.  
cube and rotates.  
Wave (WAVE)  
Both ends of the image  
sway in waves.  
Color Masking (COLOR M.) Mirror (MIRROR)  
The image becomes a Creates a symmetrical  
rhombus surrounded by a image as if there would  
masking frame that  
changes the colours.  
be a mirror in the centre  
of the screen.  
Multi-Image Screen (  
66)  
Captures moving subjects in 4, 9 or 16 sequences of still images and displays them at  
one time. Sound will be recorded normally.  
4 Sequences  
9 Sequences  
16 Sequences  
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Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes:  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
Movies Still Images  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
Faders  
Effects  
h
h
i
h
h
h
i
i
i
h*  
Multi-image  
screen  
h
h
h
i
i
h: Available i: Not available  
* : Black and White only.  
Selecting a Fader  
In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q.  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.  
DIGITAL  
EFFECTS  
[D.EFFECTS |], [FADER], [EFFECT] and [MULTI-S] appear.  
2. Select [FADER].  
3. Select the fader option.  
4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.  
The name of the selected fader flashes.  
CAMERA mode:  
5. Fade in: In record pause mode, press the ON/OFF  
button and begin recording by pressing the  
start/stop button.  
ON/OFF  
Fade out: During recording, press the ON/OFF button  
and pause recording by pressing the start/stop  
button.  
The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF button.  
PLAY (VCR) mode:  
5. Fade in: In playback pause mode, press the ON/OFF  
button and begin playback by pressing the e/a  
button.  
ON/OFF  
Fade out: During playback, press the ON/OFF button  
and pause playback by pressing the e/a button.  
The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF button.  
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Selecting an Effect  
In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q.  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
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1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.  
DIGITAL  
EFFECTS  
[D.EFFECTS |], [FADER], [EFFECT] and [MULTI-S] appear.  
2. Select [EFFECT].  
3. Select the effect.  
4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.  
DIGITAL  
EFFECTS  
The name of the selected effect flashes.  
5. Press the ON/OFF button.  
ON/OFF  
• The name of the selected effect stops flashing.  
• The effect can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF  
button.  
Selecting an Effect in CARD CAMERA Mode  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CARD CAMERA  
1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.  
DIGITAL  
EFFECTS  
“BLK&WHT” flashes.  
2. Press the ON/OFF button.  
ON/OFF  
• “BLK&WHT” stops flashing.  
• The effect can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF  
button.  
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Using the Multi-Image Screen  
You can operate the multi-image screen only in the following playback modes:  
- When [S.SPEED] is set to [MANUAL]: Playback pause, slow forward/reverse playback  
- When [S.SPEED] is set to [FAST], [MOD.] or [SLOW]: Playback pause  
In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q.  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.  
DIGITAL  
EFFECTS  
[D.EFFECTS |], [FADER], [EFFECT] and [MULTI-S] appear.  
2. Select [MULTI-S].  
[S.SPEED] and [S.SPLIT] appears.  
3. Select [S.SPEED].  
[MANUAL], [FAST], [MOD.] and [SLOW] appear.  
4. Select the transition speed.  
Following transition speeds can be selected: fast (every 4 frames), moderate (every 6  
frames*), slow (every 8 frames*).  
* In Low Light mode: moderate (every 8 frames), slow (every 12 frames).  
5. Select [MULTI-S] again.  
[S.SPEED] and [S.SPLIT] appears.  
6. Select [S.SPLIT].  
[4], [9], [16] settings appear.  
7. Select the number of sequences.  
8. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.  
DIGITAL  
EFFECTS  
”MULTI-S“ flashes.  
9. Press the ON/OFF button.  
ON/OFF  
• MANUAL: Images will be captured each time you press the  
ON/OFF button. The blue frame indicating the next sequence  
disappears after the last image. To cancel the last captured  
image, press and hold the ON/OFF button. To cancel the  
multi-image screen, press and release the ON/OFF button.  
• FAST, MODERATE, SLOW: The set number of images will be captured at the set speed.  
To cancel the multi-image screen, press the ON/OFF button.  
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10.Press the start/stop button to begin recording.  
The multi-image screen is recorded on the tape.  
❍ Turn off the digital effect when you do not use it.  
Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the menu. Select [D.EFFECTS |]  
and press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.  
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❍ The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program  
AE mode.  
❍ Digital effects cannot be used when the program selector is set to [.  
❍ Digital effects cannot be used during DV dubbing and photo/date search.  
❍ The digital effects can be operated in record or record pause mode.  
❍ The multi-image screen cannot be used in the Night modes.  
❍ The multi-image screen cannot be used when the 16:9 format is selected.  
❍
Faders and multi-image screen cannot be selected when Card  
Mix is activated.  
❍ In PLAY (VCR) mode: Pressing any tape operation button (such as play or  
pause), or performing date/photo search cancels the multi-image screen.  
❍ The image quality may be slightly lower with digital effects.  
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Magnifying the Image  
The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times.  
Zoom lever  
SET dial  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
1. Move the zoom lever toward T.  
• The image is magnified by 2 times.  
• A frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area.  
• To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward T.  
To shrink the image below 2 times magnification, move the  
zoom lever toward W.  
2. Selected the magnified area with the SET dial.  
• Turn the SET dial to move the image to the right and left, or up  
and down. Pressing the SET dial switches between the  
directions.  
• To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W  
until the frame disappears.  
Movies played back from a memory card cannot be magnified.  
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Displaying the Data Code  
The camcorder maintains a data code containing recording date and time and other  
camera data such as shutter speed and exposure (f-stop). When you play back a tape,  
you can display the data code and select the data code combination you wish to  
display.  
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DATA CODE button  
MENU button  
SET dial  
Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
D/TIME SEL.••DATE & TIME  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [D/TIME SEL.], set it  
to [DATE] or [TIME] and close the menu.  
Selecting the Data Code Display Combination  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
DATA CODE••••DATE/TIME  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [DATA CODE], set it  
to [CAMERA DATA] or [CAM. & D/T] and close the menu.  
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Displaying the Data Code  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
Press the DATA CODE button.  
❍ The data code display turns off when you turn the camcorder off.  
Only date and time appear in CARD PLAY mode.  
❍
Six-Second Auto Date  
Date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback, or to indicate that date  
or time zone has changed.  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
6SEC.DATE••••OFF  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [6SEC.DATE], set it  
to [ON] and close the menu.  
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End Search  
When you have played back a tape, you can use this function to locate the end of the  
last recorded scene.  
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END SEARCH button  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
In stop mode, press the END SEARCH button.  
• "END SEARCH" appears.  
• The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the  
recording and stops the tape.  
• Pressing the button again cancels the search.  
❍ End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette.  
❍ End search may not work properly if a blank section exists on the tape.  
❍
You cannot use end search to locate the editing end of AV  
insert or audio dubbing.  
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Returning to a Pre-marked Position  
If you wish to return to a particular scene  
later, mark the point with the zero set  
memory and the tape will stop at that point  
when you rewind/fast forward the tape.  
This function is operated with the wireless  
controller.  
REW ` button  
PLAY e button  
ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
button  
STOP 3 button  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point  
you wish to return to later.  
DATA CODE  
SLIDE SHOW  
SEARCH SELECT  
REW  
CARD  
ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
PLAY  
STOP  
FF  
• “0:00:00 ” appears.  
12bit  
AUDIO OUT  
• To cancel, press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again.  
2. When you have finished playback, rewind the tape.  
• “` RTN” appears.  
• The tape stops automatically at “0:00:00”.  
• The tape counter changes to time code.  
The zero set memory may not function correctly when the time code has not  
been recorded consecutively.  
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Photo Search/Date Search  
You can search for a still image recorded  
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SEARCH SELECT button  
anywhere on the tape with the photo search  
function, or locate the change of the  
date/time zone with the date search function.  
This function is operated with the wireless  
controller.  
+/-(search) buttons  
STOP 3 button  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
DATA CODE  
SLIDE SHOW  
SEARCH SELECT  
REW  
CARD  
1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between  
photo search and date search.  
ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
PLAY  
STOP  
FF  
12bit  
“PHOTO SEARCH” or “DATE SEARCH” appears.  
AUDIO OUT  
2. Press the +or -button to begin searching.  
DATA CODE  
SLIDE SHOW  
SEARCH SELECT  
REW  
CARD  
• Press more than once to search for further still images or date  
changes (up to 10 times).  
ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
PLAY  
STOP  
FF  
12bit  
AUDIO OUT  
• Press the STOP 3 button to stop searching.  
❍ Photo search: A still image recorded very close to the point you start the search  
may not be detected.  
❍ Date search: A recording of longer than a minute per date/area is required.  
❍ Date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed.  
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Customizing the Camcorder  
You can personalize your camcorder by customizing the start-up image and the sound  
it makes for start-up, shutter*, operation and self-timer (collectively called the My  
Camera settings).  
* MV750i/MV730i only.  
Changing the My Camera Settings  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
MY CAMERA  
(
38)  
SEL.S–UP IMG•CANON LOGO  
S–UP SOUND•••DEFAULT  
SHTR SOUND•••DEFAULT  
OPER.SOUND•••DEFAULT  
SELF–T SOUND•DEFAULT  
S–UP IMAGE•••ON  
S–UP SOUND•••PATTERN1  
OPER.SOUND•••PATTERN1  
SELF–T SOUND•PATTERN1  
1. Open the menu and select [MY CAMERA].  
2. Select the menu item you wish to change.  
When selecting a start-up image, set the camcorder to CARD PLAY  
mode.  
3. Select a setting option and close the menu.  
❍ You can save your original images, or the images and sounds contained in the  
supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX for Windows or ImageBrowser for  
Macintosh) to the setting options [MY IMAGE1], [MY IMAGE2], [MY SOUND1]  
and [MY SOUND2]. For details, refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction  
Manual.  
❍ You can also create original start-up images (  
119).  
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Changing the Display Language  
The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to  
German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese.  
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CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
LANGUAGE •••ENGLISH  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
(
38)  
To change the display language, open the menu and select [DISPLAY  
SETUP/ ]. Select [LANGUAGE ], select a language and close the menu.  
If you have mistakenly changed the language, follow the  
menu item to change the setting.  
mark next to the  
Changing the Date Format  
You can select between three date formats. For example, [1. JAN. 2004], [JAN. 1, 2004]  
and [2004. 1. 1].  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
DATE FORMAT•• 1.JAN.2004  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [DATE FORMAT],  
select a format and close the menu.  
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Changing the Remote Sensor Mode  
Two remote sensor modes and an off setting are available to prevent interference  
from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby.  
Turning the Remote Sensor Off  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
SYSTEM  
WL.REMOTE•••  
•
1
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [WL.  
REMOTE], set it to [OFF B] and close the menu.  
“B“ appears.  
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
SYSTEM  
WL.REMOTE••••  
1
(
38)  
1. On the camcorder, open the menu and select  
[SYSTEM]. Select [WL. REMOTE], set it to [A2] and  
close the menu.  
The selected mode appears for a few seconds.  
2. On the wireless controller, press and hold the  
REMOTE SET button. Press the ZOOM T button for  
mode 2. Keep the button pressed for over 2 seconds.  
AUDIO DUB. PAUSE  
SLOW  
2
AV INSERT AV DV REMOTE SET  
REC  
PAUSE  
-
WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D82  
If you have set the camcorder to mode 1, press the ZOOM W  
button for mode 1.  
START  
/STOP  
ZOOM  
W
T
PHOTO  
SELF T. D.EFFECTS  
MENU  
SET  
ON/OFF  
TV SCREEN  
❍ The wireless controller returns to mode 1 when you replace the batteries.  
Change the mode if necessary.  
❍ Make sure that camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode.  
Display the camcorder’s mode by pressing any button on the wireless controller  
(except of the REMOTE SET button) and set the wireless controller’s mode to  
the same mode. Change the batteries if the wireless controller still does not  
work.  
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Other Camcorder Settings  
Beep  
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You will hear a beep upon camcorder operations such as power on/off, start/stop, self-  
timer countdown, and unusual conditions of the camcorder.  
If you turn off the beep, all camcorder sounds including the ones of the My Camera  
settings will be turned off.  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
SYSTEM  
BEEP•••••••••ON  
(
38)  
To turn the beep off, open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [BEEP],  
set it to [OFF] and close the menu.  
Recording in 16:9 (Widescreen TV Recording)  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CAMERA SETUP  
16:9•••••••••OFF  
(
38)  
To switch 16:9 on, open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select  
[16:9], set it to [ON] and close the menu.  
”16:9” appears.  
❍ The 16:9 mode is an electronically processed effect.  
❍ The 16:9 mode cannot be selected in the Easy Recording mode.  
❍ The multi-image screen cannot be used when the 16:9 format is selected.  
❍
Simultaneous recording on a memory card cannot be used  
when the 16:9 format is selected.  
❍ If you play back a 16:9 recording on a normal TV, the image appears vertically  
“squashed” (compressed).  
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Turning Off the Image Stabilizer  
The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. The  
image stabilizer tries to compensate horizontal movements, therefore, we recommend  
turning off the image stabilizer when you mount the camcorder on a tripod.  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CAMERA SETUP  
IMG STAB  
•••ON  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [IMG STAB i], set it  
to [OFF] and close the menu.  
i disappears.  
❍ The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to  
[.  
❍ The image stabilizer is designed to compensate a normal degree of camcorder  
shake.  
❍ The image stabilizer might not be as effective when using the Night modes.  
Demonstration Mode  
The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts  
automatically when you leave the camcorder turned on without loading a recording  
media for more than 5 minutes. However, you can set the camcorder not to start the  
demonstration mode.  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
DEMO MODE••••ON  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [DEMO MODE], set  
it to [OFF] and close the menu.  
To cancel the demo mode once it has begun, press any button, turn off the  
camcorder or load a recording media.  
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Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device  
You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video  
device. If you connect a digital video device, you can copy recordings with virtually no  
generation loss in image and sound quality.  
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Connecting the Devices  
q Connecting a VCR  
See Playing Back on a TV Screen (  
34).  
w Connecting a Digital Video Device  
Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device.  
DV  
Signal flow  
4 pin - 4 pin: CV-150F DV Cable (optional)  
4 pin - 6 pin: CV-250F DV Cable (optional)  
Recording  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette.  
If you are connecting via AV terminal, check the setting (  
34).  
2. Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to record  
pause mode.  
3. Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before  
the scene.  
4. Play back the tape.  
5. Connected device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy  
appears. Stop recording when copying is complete.  
6. Stop playback.  
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❍ When connecting a VCR, the quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower  
than that of the original.  
❍ When connecting a digital video device:  
- If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder  
off and back on again.  
- Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital video devices equipped  
with a DV terminal. If operation does not work, use the S-video or AV  
terminal.  
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Recording from Analog  
Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)  
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You can record videos or TV programs from a VCR or analog camcorder on the tape in  
the camcorder.  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
1. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device.  
See Playing Back on a TV Screen (  
34).  
2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette.  
3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette.  
4. Press the REC PAUSE button.  
In record pause mode and during recording, you can check the  
picture on the screen.  
SLIDE SHOW/  
5. Connected device: Play back the tape.  
REC PAUSE  
CARD
/
6. Press the e/a button when the scene you wish to  
record appears.  
7. Press the 3 button to stop recording.  
• Press the e/a button to pause recording.  
• Press the e/a button again to restart recording.  
8. Connected device: Stop playback.  
❍ Headphones cannot be used during analog line-in recording.  
❍ When connecting to a TV/video with SCART terminal, use a SCART adapter  
with input capability (commercially available). The supplied SCART Adapter  
PC-A10 is for output only.  
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Recording from Digital  
Video Devices (DV Dubbing)  
You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with  
virtually no loss in picture and sound quality.  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device.  
See Connecting a Digital Video Device (  
79).  
2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette.  
Make sure that [AV\DV OUT] is set to [OFF] (  
85).  
3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette.  
4. Press the REC PAUSE button.  
In record pause mode and during recording, you can check the  
picture on the screen.  
CARD
SLIDE SHOW/  
REC PAUSE  
/
5. Connected Device: Play back the tape.  
6. Press the e/a button when the scene you wish to  
record appears.  
7. Press the 3 button to stop recording.  
• Press the e/a button to pause recording.  
• Press the e/a button again to restart recording.  
8. Connected Device: Stop playback.  
❍ Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture.  
❍ If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder  
off and back on again.  
❍ You can only record signals from devices with the  
logo recording in SD  
system in SP or LP format.  
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Concerning Copyright  
Copyright Precaution  
Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as some television  
programmes are copyrighted. Unauthorised recording of these materials may violate  
copyright protection laws.  
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Copyright Signals  
During playback: If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright control signals  
for protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED”  
appears for a few seconds and the camcorder displays a blank blue screen. You cannot  
playback the contents of the tape.  
During recording: If you try to record from software that contains copyright control  
signals for protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED”  
appears. You cannot record the contents of the software.  
You cannot record copyright protection signals to a tape using this camcorder.  
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Converting Analog Signals  
into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)  
By connecting the camcorder to a VCR or 8mm video camcorder, you can convert  
analog video/audio signals to digital signals and output the digital signals via the DV  
terminal. The DV terminal serves as output terminal only.  
Connecting the Devices  
Turn off all devices before starting the connections. Unload the tape from the  
camcorder. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.  
You can also connect a VCR with S (S1)-VIDEO terminal (  
36).  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
AV  
Signal flow  
R
STV-250N Stereo Video  
Cable (supplied)  
DV  
Signal flow  
4 pin - 4 pin: CV-150F DV Cable (optional)  
4 pin - 6 pin: CV-250F DV Cable (optional)  
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Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
E
VCR SETUP  
AV DV OUT••••OFF  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV\DV OUT], set it to  
[ON] and close the menu.  
❍ Headphones cannot be used during analog-digital conversion.  
❍ Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, the conversion from  
analog to digital signals might not work properly (e.g., signals that include  
copyright protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals).  
❍ When connecting to a TV/video with SCART terminal, use a SCART adapter  
with input capability (commercially available). The supplied SCART Adapter  
PC-A10 is for output only.  
❍ For normal use, set [AV\DV OUT] to [OFF]. If it is set to [ON], digital signals  
cannot be input via the camcorder’s DV terminal.  
❍ Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer, you may  
not be able to transfer converted signals via the DV terminal.  
❍ We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.  
❍
You can also press the AV\DV button on the wireless  
controller. The setting changes with each press of the button.  
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Replacing Existing Scenes (AV Insert)  
You can insert and replace images and audio on the tape of the camcorder with  
images and audio from other video devices connected via AV terminal or DV terminal.  
This function is operated with the wireless controller.  
Scene to be inserted  
Playback tape  
Insert start  
Insert end  
Tape in the  
camcorder  
before inserting  
Tape in the  
camcorder after  
inserting  
Inserted scene  
CARD CAMERA  
CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
1. Connect the camcorder to a video device.  
See Playing Back on a TV Screen (  
34).  
2. Connected device: Load a recorded cassette. Locate the scene you wish  
to insert and pause playback shortly before the scene.  
3. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette.  
Use a tape recorded in SP mode and make sure that the tape-protect switch is set to  
allow recording.  
4. Locate the scene you wish to replace and pause playback shortly before  
the scene.  
5. Press the AV INSERT button on the wireless  
12bit  
STOP  
AUDIO OUT  
controller.  
AUDIO DUB. PAUSE  
SLOW  
2
AV INSERT AV DV REMOTE SET  
“AV INSERT” and “2a” appear.  
REC  
PAUSE  
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6. Connected device: Play back the tape.  
ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
7. Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller  
when the scene you wish to insert appears.  
REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
FF  
12bit  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO DUB. PAUSE  
2
E
AV INSERT AV DV REMOTE SET  
ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
8. Press the STOP 3 button on the wireless controller  
REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
FF  
12bit  
AUDIO OUT  
to stop inserting.  
AUDIO DUB. PAUSE  
2
Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller to pause  
inserting.  
AV INSERT AV DV REMOTE SET  
9. Connected device: Stop playback.  
❍ You cannot insert from a TV program when the synchronised signals are  
distorted.  
Connected device:  
❍ AV insert may not work correctly if the tape has a blank section or changes in  
the recording mode.  
❍ AV insert cannot be performed when the quality of the recording is poor, or  
during special playback such as fast forward, rewind, playback pause, slow  
playback etc.  
Set the zero set memory at the end of the scene you wish to replace. The  
camcorder will automatically stop AV insert at that point.  
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Audio Dubbing  
You can add sound from audio devices (AUDIO IN) or with the built-in microphone  
(MIC. IN).  
This function is operated with the wireless controller.  
Connecting an Audio Device  
Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.  
Audio device  
(e.g. CD player)  
OUTPUT  
Signal flow  
AUDIO  
AV  
L
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
(supplied)  
R
Dubbing  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
AUDIO SETUP  
AUDIO DUB.•••AUDIO IN  
(
38)  
1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette.  
Use a tape recorded in SP, 12-bit mode with this camcorder.  
2. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUDIO DUB.], set it  
to [AUDIO IN] or [MIC. IN] and close the menu.  
3. Locate the scene you wish to start audio dubbing.  
4. Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller.  
ZERO SET  
5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireless  
REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
FF  
MEMORY  
12bit  
AUDIO OUT  
controller.  
AUDIO DUB. PAUSE  
2
“AUDIO DUB.” and “ a” appear.  
AV INSERT AV DV REMOTE SET  
ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
6. Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller  
REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
FF  
12bit  
AUDIO OUT  
to begin dubbing.  
AUDIO DUB. PAUSE  
2
• Audio device: Begin playback.  
AV INSERT AV DV REMOTE SET  
• Microphone: Speak into the built-in microphone.  
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ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
7. Press the STOP 3 button on the wireless controller  
to stop dubbing.  
REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
FF  
12bit  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO DUB. PAUSE  
2
Audio device: Stop playback.  
AV INSERT AV DV REMOTE SET  
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❍ Use only tapes recorded in SP mode 12-bit audio sound with this camcorder.  
Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a blank section or a section recorded in  
LP mode or 16-bit mode.  
❍ You cannot use the DV terminal for audio dubbing.  
❍ If you add sound to a tape not recorded with this camcorder, sound quality  
may decrease.  
❍ Sound quality may decrease when you add sound to the same scene for more  
than 3 times.  
❍ When you connect an audio device, check the picture on the LCD screen and  
the sound via built-in speaker or audio device. MV750i: You can also connect a  
TV via S-video terminal.  
❍ When you use the built-in microphone, you can either connect a TV via AV  
terminal to check the picture, or headphones to check the sound. MV750i:  
When you connect a TV via S-video terminal, you can check the picture on the  
TV screen and the sound with headphones connected to the camcorder.  
❍ Set the zero set memory at the end of the scene you wish to dub audio. The  
camcorder will automatically stop audio dubbing at that point.  
Playing Back the Added Sound  
You can select to play back Stereo 1 (original sound), Stereo 2 (added sound), or adjust  
the balance of both sounds.  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
AUDIO SETUP  
12bit AUDIO•••STEREO1  
(
38)  
1. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [12bit AUDIO], select  
a setting and close the menu.  
• STEREO 1: Plays back the original sound.  
• STEREO 2: Plays back the added sound.  
• MIX/FIXED: Plays back stereo 1 and stereo 2 in the same level.  
• MIX/VARI.: Plays back stereo 1 and stereo 2. The mix balance can be adjusted.  
2. If you have selected [MIX/VARI.], adjust the mix level: Open the menu  
and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIX BALANCE], adjust the balance  
with the SET dial and close the menu.  
Turn the SET dial down to increase the volume of Stereo 1 and up to increase the  
volume of Stereo 2.  
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❍ The camcorder resets to [STEREO 1] when you turn the camcorder off.  
However, the mix balance is memorised by the camcorder.  
❍ You can also press the 12bit AUDIO OUT button on the wireless controller to  
select the audio output. However, the mix balance can only be adjusted in the  
menu.  
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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 is required for transferring recordings  
from the tape to a computer. Refer to the instruction manual of the software.  
Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin–4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin–6 pin) DV Cable.  
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DV terminal  
DV  
IEEE1394 (DV) terminal  
DV Cable (optional)  
6-pin  
4-pin  
❍ Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the  
specifications/settings of your computer.  
❍ If the computer freezes while you have connected the camcorder, disconnect  
and reconnect the DV cable. If the problem persists, disconnect the interface  
cable, turn off camcorder and computer, turn camcorder and computer back  
on and reconnect them.  
❍
❍
Do not disconnect the DV cable, open the memory card cover,  
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.  
The image files on your memory card and the image files  
saved on the hard disk drive of your computer are valuable, original data files.  
If you wish to use image files on your computer, make copies of them first, and  
use the copied file, retaining the original.  
❍ We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source  
while it is connected to the computer.  
❍ Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer.  
❍
Users of Windows XP can use the DV Network Software  
contained on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows. For details,  
refer to the DV Network Software Instruction Manual.  
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Inserting and Removing the Memory Card  
You can use  
SD Memory Cards or  
Terminals  
commercially available MultiMediaCards with  
this camcorder. The SD Memory Card has a  
protect switch to prevent accidental erasure.  
Inserting the Card  
1. Turn off the camcorder.  
2. Open the cover.  
3. Insert the memory card all the way  
into the memory card slot.  
4. Close the cover.  
Do not close the cover forcefully without  
having the card correctly inserted.  
Removing the Card  
Do not forcefully remove the memory card without first pushing it in.  
1. Turn off the camcorder.  
Make sure that the card access indicator is  
not flashing before you turn off the  
camcorder.  
2. Open the cover.  
Card access  
indicator  
3. Push the memory card to release it.  
Remove the memory card.  
4. Close the cover.  
❍ This camcorder is compatible with SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards only.  
Do not use any other types of memory cards.  
❍ Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card.  
Otherwise, it may result in data damage.  
❍ If you use memory cards other than the supplied one, make sure to format  
them with the camcorder (  
117).  
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Selecting the Image Quality/Size  
Changing the Still Image Quality  
You can choose between Superfine, Fine and Normal.  
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CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD SETUP  
IMG QUALITY••FINE  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [IMG QUALITY], set it to  
[SUPER FINE] or [NORMAL] and close the menu.  
Changing the Still Image Size  
You can choose between 1024 × 768 pixels and 640 × 480 pixels.  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD SETUP  
IMAGE SIZE•••1024×768  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [IMAGE SIZE], set it to  
[640×480] and close the menu.  
❍ Still images are compressed and recorded in the JPEG (Joint Photographic  
Experts Group) format.  
❍ Estimated Capacity of an 8 MB Memory Card:  
640 × 480  
Image Size  
1024 × 768  
No. of  
Images  
File Size  
per Image  
No. of  
Images  
File Size  
per Image  
Image Quality  
Superfine  
Fine  
13  
440 KB  
300 KB  
160 KB  
34  
175 KB  
120 KB  
65 KB  
20  
50  
Normal  
38  
84  
These figures are approximate. They vary according to the recording condition and the  
subject. Sample images already recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are to be  
included in the total number.  
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Changing the Movie Size  
You can choose between 320 × 240 pixels and 160 × 120 pixels.  
CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD SETUP  
MOVIE SIZE•••320×240  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [MOVIE SIZE], set it to  
[160×120] and close the menu.  
❍ Movies are recorded in the Motion JEPG format.  
❍ Maximum recording time on a 8MB SD Memory Card:  
Max. Recording  
Time (8 MB)  
Image Size  
File Size per Second  
320 × 240  
160 × 120  
approx. 20 sec.  
approx. 50 sec.  
250 KB/sec.  
120 KB/sec.  
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File Numbers  
Images are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in  
folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are assigned numbers from 101 to 998.  
(The sample images on the supplied memory card are saved in the [100canon] folder.)  
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You can choose to use consecutive file numbers (CONTINUOUS) or to reset the file  
number each time a different memory card is inserted (RESET). We recommend setting  
the file numbers to CONTINUOUS.  
RESET  
The file number will be reset each time a new memory card is  
inserted, starting with 101-0101. If the memory card already  
contains image files, the consecutive file number will be assigned.  
CONTINUOUS  
The camcorder memorises the file number of the last image and  
assigns the consecutive file number to the next image, even when a  
new memory card is inserted. (If a higher file number already exists  
on the memory card, the consecutive number will be assigned.)  
There will be no duplication of file numbers. This is useful for  
organizing images on a computer.  
When you record 3 images.  
101-0101  
101  
101-0102  
CONTINUOUS  
RESET  
101-0103  
When you replace the memory  
card and record an image.  
101-0104  
101-0101  
101  
101  
CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD SETUP  
FILE NOS.••••CONTINUOUS  
(
38)  
To change the setting, open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select  
[FILE NOS.], set it to [RESET] and close the menu.  
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Recording Still Images on a Memory Card  
You can record still images with the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder or from  
devices connected via the DV terminal or AV terminal. You can also record a still  
image on the memory card while you record a movie on the tape.  
PHOTO button  
Card access  
indicator  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CARD CAMERA  
1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode.  
A white focusing frame appears in the centre of the screen. The camcorder will focus  
on the subject in the centre of the screen. To change the focusing point, see Selecting  
the Focusing Point (  
103).  
2. Press the PHOTO button halfway.  
• F and focusing frame turn green when focus is adjusted. The  
beep sounds twice. The picture may appear out of focus for a  
moment while the camcorder is focusing.  
• Exposure is locked.  
• When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts  
immediately.  
3. Press the PHOTO button fully.  
• F and focusing frame disappear and you hear a shutter sound.  
• The card access indicator flashes and the card access display  
appears.  
• The still image shown on the screen will be recorded on the  
memory card.  
❍ Do not turn off the camcorder, change the position of the TAPE/CARD switch,  
disconnect the power source, open the memory card cover or remove the  
memory card while the card access indicator is flashing. Doing so could result  
in data damage.  
❍ When you are using a SD Memory Card, make sure that the protect switch is  
set to allow recording.  
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❍ To use the self-timer (  
57), press the  
(self-timer) button before step 2  
and press the PHOTO button fully.  
❍ When the subject is too bright (overexposed), use the optional FS-30.5U ND  
filter.  
❍ When the Focus-Priority mode is set to [ON]:  
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When you press the PHOTO button fully before F and focusing frame turn  
green, it may take up to 2* seconds until focus is adjusted and the still image  
can be recorded to the memory card.  
* Up to 4 seconds in the Low Light and the Night modes.  
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, the focusing frame turns yellow and  
locks the focus. Adjust the focus manually with the SET dial.  
❍ When the Focus-Priority mode is set to [OFF]:  
No focusing frame appears.  
In step 2, F turns green, and focus and exposure are locked.  
❍ The camcorder shuts off when you do not operate it for 5 minutes to save  
power. “ AUTO POWER OFF” appears 20 seconds before shutoff. To  
continue recording, turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.  
Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording  
Movies on a Tape  
When you are recording a movie on a tape, you can record the same picture as a still  
image on the memory card.  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CAMERA SETUP  
PHOTO REC••••TAPEb  
(
38)  
1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [PHOTO REC], set it  
to [CARD ] and close the menu.  
2. While you are recording a movie, press the PHOTO button.  
❍ The size of the still image will be 640 × 480.  
❍ The quality of the still image is slightly lower than a still image recorded in  
CARD CAMERA mode.  
❍ The still image cannot be recorded on a memory card when a fader, effect or  
the multi-image screen is activated.  
❍ The still image cannot be recorded on a memory card when the 16:9 format is  
selected.  
❍ Card mix cannot be used.  
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Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
1. Play back the tape.  
2. Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record  
appears.  
• The camcorder pauses playback. The remaining image capacity and other information  
appear.  
• When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts  
immediately.  
3. Press the PHOTO button fully.  
• The card access indicator flashes.  
• You can also record a still image by pressing the PHOTO button fully when the tape is  
in playback pause mode.  
Recording from Other Video Devices  
You can record images from devices connected via the S-video terminal (MV750i) or  
AV terminal (analog line-in function), or via the DV terminal as still images on a  
memory card.  
For connecting instructions, refer to page 34 and 79.  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode.  
• If a cassette is loaded, make sure that the tape is stopped.  
• When recording via the AV terminal, make sure that “AV \DV” is displayed on the  
screen. When recording via the DV terminal, make sure that “AV \DV” is not  
displayed. Change the setting as necessary (  
85).  
2. Connected device: Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape.  
3. Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record  
appears.  
• The still image, remaining image capacity and other information appear.  
• When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts  
immediately.  
4. Press the PHOTO button fully.  
The card access indicator flashes.  
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When recording from a tape in the camcorder or other video devices:  
❍ A still image recorded from an image in 16:9 format will be vertically  
compressed.  
❍ The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been  
recorded on the memory card.  
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❍ The size of the still image will be 640 × 480.  
Screen Displays during Still Image Recording  
w Remaining Card Capacity for  
q
w
Still Images  
e
flashing in red: No card  
in green: 6 or more images  
in yellow: 1 to 5 images  
in red: No more images  
• The indication may not decrease  
even though a recording has been  
made, or may decrease by 2 images  
at once.  
q Still Image Quality  
• All indicators are displayed in green  
when a memory card is played back.  
Indicates the image quality of the still  
image.  
"e" Card Access Display  
Indicates that the camcorder is writing  
on the memory card.  
e Image Size  
Indicates the still image size.  
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Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording  
You can select to display a still image for 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 seconds after it has been  
recorded.  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CARD CAMERA  
CAMERA SETUP  
REVIEW•••••••2sec  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [REVIEW], select a  
setting option and close the menu.  
❍ A still image is displayed as long as you hold the PHOTO button after  
recording.  
❍ The FILE OPERATION menu appears when you press the SET dial while you are  
reviewing a still image, or when you press the SET dial right after recording. In  
this menu, you can protect (  
109) or erase (  
110) the image.  
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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 DV terminal or the AV terminal. The sound of a  
movie recorded on a memory card will be monaural.  
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CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CARD CAMERA  
1. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.  
ER  
POWER  
• You can keep recording until “CARD FULL“ appears (max. 60  
minutes).  
CAMERA  
OFF  
)
(VTR  
PLAY  
• With MultiMediaCards, the recording time is limited to 10 sec.  
in 320 × 240 pixels and 30 sec. in 160 × 120 pixels.  
2. Press the start/stop button to stop recording.  
❍ Do not turn off the camcorder, change the position of the TAPE/CARD switch,  
disconnect the power source, open the memory card cover or remove the  
memory card while the card access indicator is flashing. Doing so could result  
in data damage.  
❍ When you are using a SD Memory Card, make sure that the protect switch is  
set to allow recording.  
❍ Do not load/unload a cassette during recording.  
❍ We recommend using a SD Memory Card right after you have formatted it  
with this camcorder. Recording may be interrupted when you use memory  
cards with slow writing speed, or when recording and erasing has been  
repeatedly performed on a memory card.  
❍ To use the self-timer (  
57), press the  
(self-timer) button before step 2  
and press the start/stop button.  
❍ You can select the focusing point when recording a movie on the memory  
card.  
Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
1. Play back the tape.  
2. Press the start/stop button when the scene you wish to record appears.  
3. Press the start/stop to stop recording.  
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Recording from Other Video Devices  
You can record movies from devices connected via the S-video terminal or AV terminal  
(analog line-in function), or via the DV terminal on a memory card.  
For connecting instructions, refer to page 34 and 79.  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode.  
• If a cassette is loaded, make sure the tape is stopped.  
• When recording via the AV terminal, make sure that “AV \DV” is displayed on the  
screen. When recording via the DV terminal, make sure that “AV \DV” is not  
displayed. Change the setting as necessary (  
85).  
2. Connected device: Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape.  
3. Press the start/stop button when the scene you wish to record appears.  
4. Press the start/stop button to stop recording.  
When recording from a tape in the camcorder or other video devices:  
❍ A movie recorded from an image in 16:9 format will be vertically compressed.  
❍ The data code of the movie will reflect the date and time it has been recorded  
on the memory card.  
❍ Recording stops at blank sections or recordings in different audio mode  
(12bit/16bit).  
Screen Displays during Movie Recording  
e Image Size  
q
w
e
Indicates the movie size.  
r Remaining Card Capacity for  
Movies  
r
Indicates the remaining time in hours  
and minutes. At less than 1 minute, the  
remaining time will be displayed in 10  
second-steps, at less than 10 seconds in  
1 second-steps.  
• The indication varies depending on  
the recording condition. The actual  
remaining time may be longer or  
shorter than indicated.  
q "e" Card Access Display  
Indicates that the camcorder is writing  
on the memory card.  
w Movie recording time  
Indicates the recording time of the movie.  
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Selecting the Focusing Point  
The subject you wish to record is not always in the centre of the screen. In the Focus-  
Priority mode, you can choose from one of three focusing points to automatically put  
the subject you wish into sharp focus.  
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When the program selector is set to [, the Focus-Priority becomes set to ON (only the  
centre focusing point is available).  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CARD CAMERA  
1. Set the program selector to Q.  
2. Turn the SET dial to display all focusing frames.  
Three focusing frames appear on the screen, one of it in green.  
3. Turn the SET dial to select the focusing point.  
Turn the SET dial up to select the frame to the right, down to select the frame to the  
left.  
❍ The focusing frame gives an indication of the focusing point. Depending on  
the size of the subject or the distance, the camcorder may focus outside the  
frame.  
❍ When you operate the zoom lever, the frames other than the selected one  
disappear.  
❍ The focusing point can be selected only when Focus-Priority is set to [ON] in  
CARD CAMERA mode.  
❍ The focusing point returns to the centre if you turn off the camcorder, change  
from CARD CAMERA mode or move the program selector to [.  
❍ The focusing point cannot be selected in the following cases:  
- When using the digital zoom. When you zoom into the digital zoom range,  
the focusing frame flashes for 4 seconds and disappears. When you return  
to the optical zoom range, the focusing frame reappears.  
- In Stitch Assist mode.  
Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode  
Turn off the Focus-Priority mode if you wish to put timing ahead of focus.  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CARD CAMERA  
CAMERA SETUP  
FOCUS PRI.•••ON  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [FOCUS PRI.], set it to  
[OFF] and close the menu.  
103  
Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode)  
You can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them into one large  
panoramic scene using the supplied software (PhotoStitch) on a computer.  
CARD +/– button  
PHOTO button  
button  
When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode:  
PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portion of adjoining images and merges them. Try  
to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portion.  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CARD CAMERA  
1. Press the  
button.  
CARD
SLIDE SHOW/  
REC PAUSE  
/
2. Select the direction with the CARD +/– button.  
CARD + button: clockwise. CARD – button: anticlockwise.  
CARD  
3. Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject.  
Adjust focus and AE shift manually as necessary. Once the sequence has started, you  
cannot change the program AE mode, AE shift, zoom or focus.  
4. Press the PHOTO button to record the first image.  
Direction and number of recorded images appear.  
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5. Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image.  
• Minor discrepancies in the overlapped area can be corrected with the software.  
• You can retake an image by pressing the CARD +/– button to return to the previous  
image.  
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• A maximum of 26 images can be recorded.  
6. Press the  
button after the last image.  
For details on how to merge these images, refer to the Digital  
Video Software Instruction Manual.  
CARD
SLIDE SHOW/  
REC PAUSE  
/
❍ 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.  
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Playing Back a Memory Card  
You can display a single image, 6 at one time (index screen  
107), or one after  
another (slide show  
107). Use the Card Jump function to quickly locate an image  
without displaying them one by one (  
108).  
CARD – button  
CARD + button  
CARD  
3 button  
e/a button  
SLIDE SHOW button  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
1. Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode.  
2. Press the CARD +/– button to move between images.  
CARD  
3. To play back a movie, press the e/a button.  
• The first scene appears as a still image when playback is  
complete.  
• Pressing the e/a button during playback pauses the playback.  
Press the e/a button again to restart playback.  
• Pressing the 3 button displays the first scene of the movie.  
• Press the CARD +/- button (or the REW `/FF 1 button on the wireless controller)  
for 8x fast forward/fast rewind playback.  
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❍ Images not recorded with this camcorder, uploaded from a computer (except  
the sample images 113), edited on a computer and images whose file  
names have been changed may not be played back correctly.  
❍ Do not turn off the camcorder, change the position of the TAPE/CARD switch,  
disconnect the power source, open the memory card cover or remove the  
memory card while the card access indicator is flashing. Doing so could result  
in data damage.  
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Slide Show  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
1. Press the SLIDE SHOW button.  
Images are played back one after another.  
2. Press the SLIDE SHOW button to stop the slide show.  
CARD
SLIDE SHOW/  
REC PAUSE  
/
Index Screen  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
1. Move the zoom lever toward W.  
Up to 6 images appear.  
2. Turn the SET dial to select an image.  
• Move the  
to the image you wish to view.  
• You can switch between the index pages by pressing the CARD  
+ or CARD – button.  
3. Move the zoom lever toward T.  
The index screen is cancelled and the selected image is displayed.  
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Card Jump Function  
You can locate images without displaying them one by one. The number in the upper  
right of the screen indicates the image number of the current image by the total  
number of images.  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
Press and hold the CARD + or CARD – button.  
When you release the button, the image of the displayed image  
number appears.  
CARD  
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Protecting Images  
You can protect important images from accidental erasure when displaying a single  
image or index screen.  
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If a memory card is formatted, all still images and movies, even protected ones,  
will be erased permanently.  
❍ The sample images recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are already  
protected.  
❍ Movies can only be protected when the first scene is displayed as a still image.  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
1. Select the image you wish to protect.  
2. Press the SET dial to open the FILE OPERATION menu.  
In CARD CAMERA mode, the menu appears when you press the SET dial while you are  
reviewing a still image, or when you press the SET dial right after recording.  
3. Select [PROTECT  
].  
• “  
” appears and now the image cannot be erased.  
• To cancel the protection, press the SET dial.  
4. Select [b RETURN] to close the menu.  
Protecting during Index Screen Display  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CARD OPERATIONS  
PROTECT  
(
38)  
1. Move the zoom lever toward W.  
• Up to 6 images appear.  
• Select the image you wish to protect.  
2. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS]. Select [\PROTECT  
]
and press the SET dial.  
• “  
” appears on the image.  
• To cancel the protection, press the SET dial.  
3. Close the menu.  
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Erasing Images  
You can erase images singly or all at once.  
Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered.  
❍ Protected images cannot be erased.  
❍ Movies can only be erased when the first scene is displayed as a still image.  
Erasing a Single Image  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
1. Select the image you wish to erase.  
2. Press the SET dial to open the FILE OPERATION menu.  
In CARD CAMERA mode, the menu appears when you press the SET dial while you are  
reviewing a still image, or when you press the SET dial right after recording.  
3. Select [IMAGE ERASE].  
• “ERASE THIS IMAGE?”, [NO] and [YES] appears.  
• If an image is protected, [YES] appears in purple.  
4. Select [YES].  
The image is erased and the previous image appears.  
5. Select [b RETURN] to close the menu.  
Erasing a Single Image/All Images  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CARD OPERATIONS  
IMAGE ERASE  
(
38)  
1. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS].  
2. Select [IMAGE ERASE].  
3. Select [SINGLE] or [ALL].  
• When erasing a single image: “ERASE THIS IMAGE?” [NO] and [YES] appears. If an  
image is protected, [YES] appears in purple.  
• When erasing all images: “ERASE ALL IMAGES? [EXCEPT FOR  
and [YES] appears.  
IMAGES]”, [NO]  
4. Select [YES] and close the menu.  
• When erasing a single image: The image is erased and the previous image appears. To  
erase another image, select the image with the CARD +/– button and select [YES].  
• When erasing all images: All still images or movies with exception of the protected ones  
are erased.  
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Combining Images (Card Mix)  
You can produce effects not possible with just a tape with the Card Mix function.  
Choose one of the sample images provided on the supplied SD Memory Card (such as  
picture frames, backgrounds and animations) and combine it with the live video  
recording.  
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Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA)  
Combines frames with your recordings. The live video recording will appear in place of  
the blue area of the card mix image.  
Mix level adjustment: blue area of the still image.  
Live video recording  
Card mix image  
Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.)  
Combines illustrations or title with your recordings. The live video recording will  
appear in place of the light area of the card mix image.  
Mix level adjustment: light area of the still image.  
Live video recording  
Card mix image  
Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA)  
Combines backgrounds with your recordings. Record your subject in front of a blue  
curtain, and the subject not blue will be superimposed on the card mix image.  
Mix level adjustment: blue area of the live video recording.  
Live video recording  
Card mix image  
111  
Card Animation (C. ANIMATION)  
Combines animations with your recordings. You can choose from 3 types of card  
animation effects.  
• Corner: Animation appears on the upper left and the lower right corner of the screen.  
• Straight: Animation appears on the top and bottom of the screen and moves to the right  
and left.  
• Random: Animation moves randomly in the display.  
Mix level adjustment: blue area of the card animation image.  
Live video recording  
Card mix image  
Card +/– button  
Program selector  
CARD MIX button  
MENU button  
SET dial  
Selecting the Card Mix Effect  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD MIX  
MIX TYPE•••••CARD CHROMA  
(
38)  
–
+
MIX LEVEL••••  
1. Set the program selector to Q.  
2. Open the menu and select [\CARD MIX].  
The card mix menu appears.  
3. Select the image you wish to combine with the CARD +/– button.  
4. Select [MIX TYPE].  
[CARD CHROMA], [CARD LUMI.], [CAM. CHROMA] and [C. ANIMATION] appears.  
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5. Select the mix type matching the sample image you have selected.  
• The screen shows the combined image.  
• When you have selected [C. ANIMATION], select [ANIMAT. TYPE] and select between  
[CORNER], [STRAIGHT] and [RANDOM].  
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6. To adjust the mix level, select [MIX LEVEL] and adjust it with the SET  
dial.  
7. Close the menu.  
“CARD MIX” flashes.  
8. Press the CARD MIX button.  
• “CARD MIX” stops flashing.  
• The combined image appears.  
❍ Card mix cannot be used when [PHOTO REC] is set to [CARD ].  
❍ Movies recorded on a memory card cannot be combined with camcorder  
recordings.  
❍ Additional sample images are provided on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO  
SOLUTION DISK. Refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the  
Memory Card in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual.  
Sample Images  
Following sample images are pre-recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card.  
Card Chroma Key  
Card Luminance Key  
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Camera Chroma Key  
Card Animation  
The sample images recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are intended only  
for the personal use with this camcorder. Do not use these sample images for  
other purposes.  
If you have mistakenly erased the sample images on the supplied SD Memory  
Card, they can be downloaded from the following homepages:  
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  
Software Instruction Manual.  
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, multimedia, websites,  
books, packaging and more.  
For more information, please visit their website www.photoessentials.com  
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Copying Still Images  
You can copy still images from tape to memory card, or from memory card to tape. All  
still images from the selected still image onward will be copied.  
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Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card  
Insert a memory card with enough remaining capacity, and load a recorded cassette.  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PLAY (VCR)  
[
COPY  
]
CARD OPERATIONS  
(
38)  
1. Locate the still image you wish to copy on the tape  
and stop the tape shortly before the still image.  
CARD  
To copy all still images from the tape, rewind the tape to the  
beginning.  
2. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS].  
3. Select [COPY [b \  
] ].  
[CANCEL] and [EXECUTE] appears.  
4. Select [EXECUTE].  
• “NOW COPYING” appears.  
• The still image being copied is shown on the screen.  
• Copying stops when the tape reaches the end or the memory card is full (“CARD  
FULL” appears).  
5. Press the 3 (stop) button to end copying.  
❍ The size of a still image copied from tape to memory card will be 640 × 480.  
❍ The data code of the still image reflects the date and time it has been copied.  
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Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape  
Load a cassette with enough free space, and insert a recorded memory card. Make  
sure that the protect tab on the cassette is set to allow recording.  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
[
COPY  
]
CARD OPERATIONS  
(
38)  
1. Select the first still image you wish to copy with the  
CARD +/– buttons.  
CARD  
To copy all still images from the memory card, select the first still  
image.  
2. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS].  
3. Select [COPY [  
\ b] ].  
[CANCEL] and [EXECUTE] appears.  
4. Select [EXECUTE].  
• “NOW COPYING” appears.  
• It takes about 6 seconds per still image to be copied to the tape.  
• Copying stops when all still images are copied or the tape is full.  
5. Press the 3 (stop) button to end copying.  
The data code of the still image reflects the date and time it has been copied.  
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Formatting a Memory Card  
Format new memory cards, or when you get the message “CARD ERROR”. You can  
also format a memory card to erase all images recorded on it.  
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❍ Formatting a memory card erases all data, including protected images.  
❍ Images erased by formatting cannot be recovered.  
❍ If you use a memory card other than the supplied one, format it with the  
camcorder.  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CARD OPERATIONS  
FORMAT  
(
38)  
1. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS].  
2. Select [FORMAT].  
[CANCEL] and [EXECUTE] appears.  
3. Select [EXECUTE].  
[ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED. FORMAT THIS CARD?], [NO] and [YES] appears.  
4. Select [YES] and close the menu.  
• Formatting starts.  
• Selecting [NO] brings you back to step 3.  
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Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable  
You can download images from the memory card to a computer using the supplied  
USB cable.  
“PC CONNECT  
” appears to indicate that the camcorder is  
connected to the computer via USB cable.  
❍ Do not disconnect the USB cable, open the memory card cover, remove the  
memory card, change the position of the TAPE/CARD 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 software and the  
specifications/settings of your computer.  
❍ The image files on your memory card and the image files saved on the hard  
disk drive of your computer are valuable, original data files. If you wish to use  
image files on your computer, make copies of them first, and use the copied  
file, retaining the original.  
❍ We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source  
while it is connected to the computer.  
❍ Refer also to the computer instruction manual.  
❍ Images recorded on a tape cannot be transferred to a computer via USB  
interface.  
❍ Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X:  
Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP)  
allowing you to download still images (JPEG only) by simply connecting the  
camcorder to a computer via USB cable without installing the software from  
the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.  
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Creating a Start-up Image  
You can create 2 start-up images using still images on the memory card.  
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CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
MY CAMERA  
CREATE START–UP IMAGE  
(
38)  
1. Select a still image with the CARD +/– buttons.  
2. Open the menu and select [MY CAMERA].  
3. Select [CREATE START-UP IMAGE].  
[SET THIS AS START-UP IMAGE?], [YES] and [NO] appears.  
4. Select [YES].  
[SAVE AS MY IMAGE1], [MY IMAGE2] and [CANCEL] appears.  
5. Select [MY IMAGE1].  
[OVERWRITE MY IMAGE1?], [NO] and [YES] appears.  
6. Select [YES].  
The still image will be saved, and the image that was saved to [MY IMAGE1] is erased.  
Retain the original data of the still image you have set as the start-up image on  
your computer or removable disk.  
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Printing Still Images  
You can print still images by connecting the camcorder to a printer with Direct Print  
function. You can also use the print order settings for direct printing (  
Following printers can be connected to your camcorder:  
126).  
Canon Printers  
PictBridge compliant CP Printer  
Bubble Jet Direct compatible Printer  
PictBridge compliant Bubble Jet Printer  
PictBridge compliant non-Canon Printer  
If your CP-300 is not PictBridge compliant (does not carry the PictBridge logo),  
upgrade the printer firmware following the instructions on below website to  
enable use with this camcorder.  
http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/cp300/cp300_firmware-e.html  
If you cannot access the website, please contact:  
❍ For Europe: A local Canon distributor listed in the Canon European Warranty  
System List included in the CP-300 kit.  
❍ For other regions: Canon Customer Support Help Desk listed in the Canon  
Customer Support Leaflet included in the CP-300 kit.  
Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder  
POWER  
A
ER  
AM  
CAMERA  
OFF  
(VCR)  
PLAY  
Printer with  
direct print function  
1. Turn off the camcorder and insert a memory card that contains still images.  
2. Turn on the printer.  
3. Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode.  
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4. Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable.  
appears and changes to  
or  
when the printer is properly connected  
to the camcorder. (Does not appear with movies, or still images that cannot be played  
back with the camcorder.)  
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If  
continues to flash (for more than 1 minute), the camcorder is not correctly  
connected to the printer. In such case, disconnect the cable from camcorder and  
printer, turn off camcorder and printer, turn both back on and reconnect the  
camcorder to the printer.  
❍ Refer to the instruction manual of each printer for information on which  
interface cable to use with the camcorder.  
❍ We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.  
❍ Refer also to the instruction manual of the respective printer.  
❍ The print setting menu may differ slightly depending on the connected printer.  
Printing  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
1. During still image playback, select the still image you wish to print and  
press the SET dial.  
• The print setting menu appears.  
• Depending on the printer, the message “BUSY.” may appear before the camcorder  
displays the print setting menu.  
2. Make sure that [PRINT] is selected and press the SET  
dial.  
Printing starts. The print setting menu disappears when printing  
is complete.  
❍ Observe the following precautions during printing, otherwise printing may not  
be performed correctly.  
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer.  
- Do not change the position of the TAPE/CARD switch.  
- Do not detach the cable.  
- Do not open the memory card cover or remove the memory card.  
❍ Images not recorded with this camcorder, uploaded from a computer, edited  
on a computer and images whose file names have been changed may not be  
printed correctly.  
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❍ Cancel Printing  
Press the SET dial while "NOW PRINTING" is displayed. A confirmation dialog  
appears. Select [OK] and press the SET dial. Printing stops even if it is  
incomplete and the paper is fed through.  
❍ Printing Errors  
If an error occurs during the printing process, an error message appears  
(
133).  
- Canon printer: With most errors, printing resumes automatically after you  
correct the error. If the error persists, press the SET dial to cancel printing.  
Refer also to the printer manual for details.  
- If the error still persists and printing does not restart, follow below  
procedure:  
1. Disconnect the cable.  
2. Turn the POWER switch of the camcorder to OFF and back to PLAY (VCR).  
3. Reconnect the cable.  
❍ When you have finished printing:  
1. Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer.  
2. Turn off the camcorder.  
Selecting the Number of Copies  
A maximum of 99 copies can be selected for one still image.  
1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select  
(COPIES) and press the SET dial.  
2. Turn the SET dial to select the number of copies and  
press the SET dial.  
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Selecting the Print Settings (Paper/Style)  
Check which print setting menu your camcorder displays and move to the respective  
section. The print setting options vary depending on the printer.  
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Setting the Print Style q (  
123) Setting the Print Style w (  
125)  
Icon that appears when  
connecting the printer  
Print Setting Menu  
Paper Size  
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
i
h
i
i
i
Paper Type  
Borders  
Multiple print (8-UP)  
Print effect (Image Optimize)  
Date  
h: Available ×: Not available  
❍ Bordered: The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded  
image when it is printed.  
❍ Borderless/multiple print: The centre portion of the recorded image is printed at  
an enlarged size. The image’s top, bottom and sides may be cropped slightly.  
❍ [8-UP] can be selected when using card size paper (5.3 × 8.6 cm) with  
PictBridge compliant CP Printers.  
❍ Date print cannot be selected with the CP Printers CP-200 and CP-300.  
Setting the Print Style q  
The default setting and setting options vary depending on the printer. Refer to the  
instruction manual of the printer.  
Paper Settings  
1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select  
[PAPER] and press the SET dial.  
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2. Turn the SET dial to select the paper size and press  
the SET dial.  
3. Turn the SET dial to select the paper type and press  
the SET dial.  
4. Turn the SET dial to select a layout option and press  
the SET dial.  
Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimize)  
This function uses the camcorder's recording information to optimize the image data,  
yielding high quality prints.  
1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select  
(print effect) and press the SET dial.  
2. Turn the SET dial to select a setting and press the  
SET dial.  
Including the Date in the Print  
1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select  
(date) and press the SET dial.  
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2. Turn the SET dial to select a date print option and  
press the SET dial.  
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Setting the Print Style w  
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  
1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select  
[STYLE] and press the SET dial.  
2. Make sure that (paper) is selected and press the  
SET dial.  
3. Turn the SET dial to select the paper size and press  
the SET dial.  
Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings  
menu.  
4. Turn the SET dial to select  
the SET dial.  
(borders) and press  
5. Turn the SET dial to select a borders option and  
press the SET dial.  
Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings  
menu.  
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Printing with Print Order Settings  
You can select still images for printing and set the number of copies. These print order  
settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards and can  
be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers (  
images can be selected.  
120). A maximum of 200 still  
Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order)  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
1. Select the still image you wish to print.  
2. Press the SET dial to open the FILE OPERATION menu.  
3. Select [ PRINT ORDER].  
4. Select the number of copies.  
• “ ” appears on the image.  
• To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0.  
5. Select [b RETURN] to close the menu.  
Selecting in Index Screen Display  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
CARD OPERATIONS  
PRINT ORDER  
(
38)  
1. Move the zoom lever toward W.  
• Up to 6 images appear.  
• Select the image you wish to print.  
2. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS]. Select [\ PRINT  
ORDER].  
3. Press the SET dial and set the number of copies with the SET dial.  
• “ ” appears on the image.  
• To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0.  
4. Close the menu.  
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Erasing All Print Orders  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
E
CARD OPERATIONS  
PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE  
(
38)  
1. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS].  
2. Select [ PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE].  
“ERASE ALL  
PRINT ORDERS?”, [NO] and [YES] appears.  
3. Select [YES].  
All “ ” disappear.  
4. Close the menu.  
Printing  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
PRINT  
(
38)  
1. Connect the printer to the camcorder (  
120).  
2. Open the menu and 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 order.  
3. Make sure that [PRINT] is selected and press the SET dial.  
Printing starts. The print setting menu disappears when printing is complete.  
❍ With PictBridge compliant printers, you can set paper settings, print effect and  
date print before step 3 (  
123).  
With Bubble Jet Direct compatible printers, you can set paper settings and date  
print before step 3 (  
125).  
❍ Cancel Printing  
Press the SET dial while “NOW PRINTING” is displayed. A confirmation dialog  
appears. Select [OK] and press the SET dial. Printing stops even if it is  
incomplete and the paper is fed through.  
❍ Restarting Printing  
Open the CARD PLAY menu and select [\ PRINT]. Select [RESUME] in the  
print setting menu and press the SET dial. The remaining images will be  
printed.  
Printing cannot be restarted in the following cases:  
- When you change the print order settings.  
- When you delete a still image with print order settings.  
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Screen Displays  
Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen  
You can hide the displays on the LCD screen to have a clear screen for playback.  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
DISPLAYS•••••ON  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [DISPLAYS], set it to  
[OFF <PLAYBK>] and close the menu.  
• Warning messages still appear, and the data code appears if turned on.  
• Tape operation displays appear for 2 seconds.  
•
Displays cannot be hidden on the index screen.  
Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen  
When you connect a TV for recording, you can select to show the camcorder displays  
on the TV screen. For playback, you can hide the camcorder displays on the TV screen.  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
TV SCREEN••••ON  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [TV SCREEN], set it  
to [OFF] and close the menu.  
The displays disappear from the TV screen.  
CAMERA  
CARD CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD PLAY  
TV SCREEN••••OFF  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
(
38)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [TV SCREEN], set it  
to [ON] and close the menu.  
The displays appear on the TV screen.  
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Screen Displays during Recording/Playback  
CAMERA Mode  
Image stabilizer ( 78)  
Recording reminder ( 25)/  
Self-timer countdown ( 57)/  
Photo recording timer ( 27)  
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Zoom ( 28)  
Skin detail ( 49)  
AE shift ( 50)  
Recording mode ( 57)  
Tape operation  
Program AE ( 45)  
Shutter speed ( 55)  
Manual focus ( 51)  
White balance ( 53)  
Card mix ( 111)  
Time code  
Remaining tape  
Remaining battery  
charge ( 25)  
Digital effects ( 61)  
Date and time ( 19)  
Condensation  
warning ( 136)  
Remote sensor mode  
(
76)  
AF/AE locked in  
Photo mode ( 27)  
Headphones ( 60)  
Wind screen ( 59)  
Self-timer ( 57)  
Audio mode ( 60)  
16:9 mode ( 77)  
Backup battery ( 15)  
Photo recording ( 27)  
PLAY (VCR) Mode  
/
/
/
: Fast forward playback/  
rewind playback ( 32)  
:×2 playback ( 32)  
:×1 playback ( 32)  
:Slow playback ( 32)  
: Playback pause  
REC  
(
32)  
PAUSE  
STOP  
EJECT  
:Date search/photo  
search ( 73)  
2
1
2
1
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
:Zero set memory  
RTN  
RTN  
FF  
(
72)  
REW  
:Frame advance playback/  
frame reverse playback  
: AV insert editing  
86)  
: Audio dubbing  
88)  
(
(
32)  
(
12 bit audio  
(
89)  
End search ( 71)/  
Photo search/  
Date search ( 73)/  
AV insert ( 86)/  
Audio dubbing ( 88)  
Volume level of built-in  
speaker or headphones  
(
33)  
DV input ( 82)  
Data code ( 69)  
129  
CARD CAMERA Mode  
Still image quality ( 93)  
Remaining card capacity  
for still images ( 99)  
Stitch assist ( 104)  
Still image size ( 93)  
Movie size ( 94)  
Focusing frame  
103)  
Remaining card capacity  
for movies ( 102)  
(
CARD PLAY Mode  
Protect mark ( 109)  
File number ( 95)  
Slide show ( 107)  
Data code ( 69)  
Current image/  
total images  
Length of the movie  
Lap time  
130  
List of Messages  
Message  
SET THE TIME ZONE,  
DATE AND TIME  
Explanation  
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You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message 19  
appears each time you turn the power on until you set the  
time zone, date and time.  
CHANGE THE  
BATTERY PACK  
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery  
pack.  
11  
138  
14  
THE TAPE IS SET FOR  
ERASURE PREVENTION position of the protect switch.  
Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the  
REMOVE THE  
CASSETTE  
Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape. Unload  
and reload the cassette.  
CHECK THE DV INPUT DV cable is not connected, or the connected digital device is  
turned off.  
79  
CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder.  
BEEN DETECTED  
136  
–
TAPE END  
Tape reached the end. Rewind the tape or replace the  
cassette.  
CHECK THE CASSETTE You attempted to perform audio dubbing or AV insert on a  
[REC MODE] tape recorded in a mode other than the SP mode.  
CHECK THE CASSETTE You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape  
[AUDIO MODE] recorded in 16-bit or 12-bit 4-channel sound.  
CHECK THE CASSETTE You attempted to perform audio dubbing or AV insert on a  
86  
88  
88  
86  
88  
[BLANK]  
tape with a blank section.  
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED  
PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED  
You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape.  
82  
COPYRIGHT  
You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape. May also  
82  
PROTECTED DUBBING appear when an anomalous signal is received during analog  
RESTRICTED  
line-in recording, or during analog-digital conversion of a  
copyright protected tape.  
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Memory Card Related Messages  
Message  
NO CARD  
Explanation  
Memory card not is inserted into the camcorder.  
92  
92  
THE CARD IS SET FOR SD Memory Card is set for erasure prevention. Replace the  
ERASURE PREVENTION card or change the position of the protect switch.  
NO IMAGES  
No images are recorded on the memory card.  
–
–
CARD ERROR  
A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record  
or play back the image.  
The error may be temporary. If the message disappears after  
4 seconds and flashes red, turn the camcorder off, remove  
the card and reinsert the card. If  
can continue recording/playback.  
changes to green, you  
CARD FULL  
No remaining capacity on the memory card. Replace with  
another card or erase images.  
–
NAMING ERROR  
File or folder number has reached the maximum value.  
95  
–
UNIDENTIFIABLE  
IMAGE  
Image is recorded in a not compatible JPEG format or  
another format not compatible with the camcorder, or the  
image file is corrupted.  
PRINT ORDER  
ERROR  
You attempted to set more than 200 still images in the print 126  
order.  
THIS IMAGE CANNOT Some analog images cannot be recorded on the memory  
BE RECORDED card depending on the signal.  
–
THIS IMAGE CANNOT You attempted to use an image recorded with another  
BE USED AS START-UP camcorder, recorded in a format not compatible with this  
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IMAGE  
camcorder, or that has been edited on a computer.  
132  
Direct Print Related Messages  
Message  
Explanation  
PAPER ERROR  
There is a problem with the paper.  
Wrong paper size is inserted, or the ink cannot be used with  
the selected paper.  
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NO PAPER  
Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.  
The paper jammed during printing.  
PAPER JAM  
PAPER HAS BEEN  
CHANGED  
Paper size has been changed between print setting and start  
of printing.  
MEDIA TYPE ERROR  
You attempted to use a paper size/type that is not  
supported by the printer.  
INK ERROR  
There is a problem with the ink.  
NO INK  
The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink.  
The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon.  
LOW INK LEVEL  
WASTE TANK FULL  
Waste tank is full. Refer to the instruction manual of your  
printer.  
FILE ERROR  
You attempted to print an image that was made with  
another camcorder, has a different format, or was edited on  
a computer.  
CANNOT PRINT!  
You attempted to print an image that was made with  
another camcorder, has a different format, or was edited on  
a computer.  
COULD NOT PRINT X  
IMAGES  
You attempted to use the print order settings to print X  
images that were made with another camcorder, have a  
different format or were edited on a computer.  
SET PRINT ORDER  
PRINTER ERROR  
You attempted to print an image from the CARD PLAY  
menu [\ PRINT] without having set the print order.  
Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it back on.  
Check the printer status.  
HARDWARE ERROR  
Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it back on.  
Check the printer status.  
COMMUNICATION  
ERROR  
The printer is experiencing a data transmission error.  
Or, you attempted to print from a memory card that  
contains a large number of images. Reduce the number of  
images.  
PRINTER IN USE  
The printer is in use. Check the printer status.  
PRINTER WARMING  
UP  
Printer is warming up. If the message does not disappear  
after a few seconds, check the printer status.  
PAPER LEVER ERROR  
Paper lever error occurred. Adjust the paper selection lever  
to the proper position.  
PRINTER COVER OPEN Close the printer cover securely.  
NO PRINTHEAD No print head is installed in the printer.  
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Maintenance/Others  
Camcorder Handling Precautions  
❍ Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or viewfinder.  
❍ Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures, such as a sun-  
heated car, and high humidity.  
❍ Do not use the camcorder in places subject to magnetic or electric fields such as  
near the TV transmitters or portable communication devices.  
❍ Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leave the  
camcorder pointed at a bright subject.  
❍ Do not use the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. Dust or sand getting inside the  
cassette or camcorder may cause damage. Dust and sand can also damage the lens.  
Attach the lens cap after use.  
❍ The camcorder is not waterproof. Water, mud or salt getting inside the cassette or  
camcorder may cause damage.  
❍ Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.  
❍ Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly,  
consult qualified service personnel.  
❍ Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or  
vibration as this may cause damage.  
❍ Avoid sudden changes in temperature. Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot  
and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its internal surfaces  
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Storage  
❍ If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of  
dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 ˚C.  
❍ After storage, check the functions of your camcorder to make sure that the  
camcorder is still working properly.  
Cleaning  
Camcorder Body and Lens  
❍ Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body and lens. Never use chemically  
treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.  
LCD Screen  
❍ Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses.  
❍ Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature  
changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.  
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❍ At cold temperatures, the screen may be darker than usual. This is not a  
malfunction. The screen returns to normal when the camcorder warms up.  
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Viewfinder  
❍ Move the viewfinder upward. Remove the protect cover  
and clean the glass with a cotton swab. Reattach the  
protect cover when finished.  
❍ Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning.  
Video Heads  
❍ 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.  
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Condensation  
Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperature may cause  
condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the  
camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder.  
Condensation may form in the following cases:  
When the camcorder is moved from an  
air-conditioned room to a warm, humid  
place  
When the camcorder is moved from a  
cold place to a warm room  
When the camcorder is left in a humid  
room  
When a cold room is heated rapidly  
How to avoid condensation:  
❍ Unload the cassette, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust  
to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.  
When condensation is detected:  
❍ The camcorder stops operating and the warning message “CONDENSATION HAS  
BEEN DETECTED” appears for approx. 4 seconds and h starts flashing.  
❍ If a cassette is loaded, the warning message “REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears and  
v starts flashing. Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassette  
compartment open. Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may damage the tape.  
❍ A cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected.  
Resuming use:  
❍ It takes about 1 hour until the water droplets evaporate. After the condensation  
warning stops flashing, wait for 1 more hour before resuming use.  
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Battery Pack Handling Precautions  
DANGER!  
Treat the battery pack with care.  
• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).  
• Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 ºC. Do not leave  
it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.  
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.  
• Do not drop or knock it.  
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• Do not get it wet.  
❍ Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on  
the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.  
❍ Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact to metallic  
objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack.  
❍ Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the  
camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.  
❍ Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time (about 1 year) can shorten its  
lifecycle or affect performance, we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully  
and to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 ˚C. If you do not  
use the battery pack for long periods, charge and discharge it fully at least once a  
year. If you have more than 1 battery pack, perform these precautions at the same  
time for all battery packs.  
❍ Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0 ˚C to 40 ˚C, the  
optimal range is from 10 ˚C to 30 ˚C. At cold temperatures, performance will  
temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use.  
❍ Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially  
at normal temperatures.  
About the battery terminal cover  
The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to  
differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs. For example, with  
charged battery packs, attach the terminal cover so that the [ ]-shaped hole shows  
the blue label.  
Back side of the battery pack  
Terminal cover attached  
Charged  
Uncharged  
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Cassette Handling Precautions  
❍ Rewind tapes after use. If the tape becomes slack and damaged, it may cause 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 spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder.  
❍ Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty.  
❍ 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 as this may  
damage the cassettes.  
❍ Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time.  
❍ With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may become  
dirty with use. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of  
loading/unloading. The memory function is not supported by the camcorder.  
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure  
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.)  
REC  
SAVE  
REC  
SAVE  
If you load a protected cassette in CAMERA  
mode, the message “THE TAPE IS SET FOR  
ERASURE PREVENTION” appears for approx.  
4 seconds and v starts flashing. If you wish to record on that cassette, slide the tab  
back to the right.  
Memory Card Handling Precautions  
❍ Format new memory cards with the camcorder. Memory cards formatted with other  
devices such as a computer may not operate correctly.  
❍ We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer’s hard drive  
or other external memory device. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory  
card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon Inc. makes no warranties for  
corrupted or lost data.  
❍ Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source, open the memory card  
cover or remove the memory card while the card access indicator is flashing.  
❍ Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.  
❍ Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature.  
❍ Do not disassemble memory cards.  
❍ Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to  
water.  
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❍ Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause  
condensation to form on its external and internal surfaces. If condensation forms on  
the card, put it aside until the droplets have evaporated completely.  
❍ Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.  
❍ Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card  
backwards into the slot may damage the memory card or the camcorder.  
❍ Do not remove the label from the memory card, or affix other labels on the memory  
card.  
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Using the Camcorder Abroad  
Power Sources  
You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge  
battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.  
Consult the Canon Service Centre for information on plug adapters for overseas use.  
Playback on a TV Screen  
You can only play back your recordings on TVs with PAL system. The PAL system is  
used in the following countries/areas:  
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, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania,  
Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Yemen, former  
Yugoslavia, Zambia.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer  
or a Canon Service Centre if the problem persists.  
Power Source  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Camcorder will not turn Battery pack is exhausted.  
on.  
Replace or charge the  
battery pack.  
11  
11  
11  
23  
11  
14  
11  
–
Battery pack is not correctly Attach the battery pack  
attached.  
correctly.  
The camcorder switches Battery pack is exhausted.  
off by itself.  
Replace or charge the  
battery pack.  
Power save function has  
been activated.  
Turn on the camcorder.  
Cassette compartment  
will not open.  
Battery pack is exhausted.  
Replace or charge the  
battery pack.  
Cassette compartment cover Open the cassette  
is not fully open.  
compartment cover fully.  
Cassette compartment  
stopped during loading/  
unloading.  
Battery pack is exhausted.  
Replace or charge the  
battery pack.  
The camcorder  
malfunctions.  
Consult a Canon Service  
Centre.  
LCD/viewfinder switches Battery pack is exhausted.  
on and off.  
Replace or charge the  
battery pack.  
11  
Recording/Playback  
22  
14  
14  
11  
Buttons will not work.  
Camcorder is not turned on. Turn on the camcorder.  
Cassette is not loaded.  
Load a cassette.  
Load a cassette.  
v flashes on the screen. Cassette is not loaded.  
k flashes on the  
Battery pack is exhausted.  
Replace or charge the  
battery pack.  
screen.  
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h flashes on the screen. Condensation is detected.  
See reference page.  
“Remove the cassette”  
appears on the screen.  
Camcorder stopped  
operating to protect the  
tape.  
Unload and reload the  
cassette.  
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The wireless controller  
will not work.  
Camcorder and wireless  
controller are not set to the modes.  
same remote sensor mode.  
Change the remote sensor  
Batteries of the wireless  
controller are exhausted.  
Replace the batteries.  
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Recording  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Image will not appear  
on the screen.  
Camcorder is not set to  
CAMERA mode.  
Set the camcorder to  
CAMERA mode.  
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“Set the time zone, date Time zone, date and time  
and time” appears on  
the screen.  
Set the time zone, date and  
time, or replace the backup  
battery and reset the date  
and time.  
are not set, or the backup  
battery is exhausted.  
Pressing the start/stop  
button will not start  
recording.  
Camcorder is turned off.  
Cassette is not loaded.  
Turn on the power.  
Load a cassette.  
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14  
14  
Tape reached the end (b  
Rewind the tape or replace  
the cassette.  
flashes on the screen).  
Cassette is protected (v  
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the position of the protect  
switch.  
flashes on the screen).  
Camcorder is set to a mode  
other than the CAMERA mode. CAMERA mode.  
Set the camcorder to  
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Camcorder will not  
focus.  
Autofocus does not work on Focus manually.  
that subject.  
Viewfinder is not adjusted.  
Adjust the viewfinder with  
the dioptric adjustment  
lever.  
Lens is dirty.  
Clean the lens.  
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A vertical light bar  
appears on the screen.  
Bright light in a dark scene  
may cause a vertical light  
bar (smear) to appear. This is  
not a malfunction.  
– – –  
Sound is distorted or  
recorded in a lower  
volume than the actual  
volume.  
When recording near loud  
sound (such as fireworks,  
drums or concerts), sound  
may become distorted or  
may not be recorded in the  
actual sound level. This is  
not a malfunction.  
–
– – –  
Viewfinder picture is  
blurred.  
Viewfinder is not adjusted.  
Adjust the viewfinder with  
the dioptric adjustment  
lever.  
16  
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Playback  
Pressing the playback  
button does not start  
playback.  
Camcorder is turned off, or is Set the camcorder to PLAY  
not set to PLAY (VCR) mode. (VCR) mode.  
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Cassette is not loaded.  
Load a cassette.  
Rewind the tape.  
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Tape reached the end (b  
flashes on the screen).  
Image will not appear  
on the TV screen.  
[AV/PHONESH] is set to  
[PHONESH] in the menu.  
Set [AV/PHONESH] to [AV] in 34  
the menu.  
[AV \ DV OUT] is set to  
Set [AV \ DV OUT] to [OFF]. 85  
[ON].  
Tape is running, but  
image will not appear  
on the TV screen.  
TV/VIDEO selector on the TV Set the selector to VIDEO.  
is not set to VIDEO.  
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Video heads are dirty.  
Clean the video heads.  
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–
You attempted to play back Stop playback/dubbing.  
or dub copyright protected  
tape.  
No sound from the built- Speaker volume is turned  
Adjust the volume with the  
SET dial.  
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in speaker.  
off.  
Memory Card Operation  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Memory card cannot be Memory card was not facing Turn the memory card over  
inserted. the correct direction. and reinsert it.  
Memory card cannot be Memory card is full.  
recorded.  
Replace the memory card or 92  
erase images.  
Memory card is not  
formatted.  
Format the memory card.  
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Memory card is not inserted. Insert a memory card.  
92  
95  
File number reached  
maximum value.  
Set [FILE NUMBERS] to  
[RESET] and insert a new  
memory card.  
SD Memory Card is  
protected.  
Change the position of the  
protect switch.  
92  
Memory card cannot be Camcorder is not set to  
Set the camcorder to CARD  
PLAY mode.  
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played back.  
CARD PLAY mode.  
Memory card is not inserted. Insert a memory card.  
92  
109  
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Image cannot be erased. Image is protected.  
Cancel the protection.  
SD memory card is  
protected.  
Change the position of the  
protect switch.  
flashes red.  
Card error occurred.  
Turn off the camcorder.  
Remove and reinsert the  
memory card. Format the  
memory card if flashing  
persists.  
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System Diagram  
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WS-20 Wrist Strap  
WA-30.5 Wide  
Attachment  
BP-500 Series Battery Pack  
CG-570  
Battery Charger  
SS-900 Shoulder Strap  
CB-570  
Car Battery Cable  
WD-30.5/  
MiniDV  
Video Cassette  
WD-H30.5  
CA-570 Compact  
Power Adapter  
Wide-converter  
WL-D82 Wireless  
Controller  
TL-30.5/  
TL-H30.5  
CA-570 Compact  
Power Adapter  
Tele-converter  
FS-30.5U  
Filter Set  
BP-500 Series  
Battery Pack  
S-150 S-video Cable  
TV  
PC-A10 SCART  
Adapter  
STV-250N  
Stereo Video Cable  
BP-900 Series  
Battery Pack  
VL-10Li  
VCR  
Battery  
Video Light  
CV-150F/CV-250F  
DV Cable  
Digital Device  
PC Card Adapter  
SDC-128M  
SD Memory Card  
USB Reader/Writer  
MultiMediaCard  
Computer  
IFC-300PCU  
USB Cable  
SC-2000 Soft  
Carrying Case  
SC-1000 Soft  
Carrying Case  
Bubble Jet Direct compatible printers/  
PictBridge-compliant printers  
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Optional Accessories  
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.  
This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon  
accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or  
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon  
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this  
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine  
Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.  
BP-500 Series Battery Packs  
When you need extra battery packs, select from  
the following: BP-511, BP-512, BP-514, BP-522  
or BP-535.  
CG-570 Battery Charger  
The battery charger can be used with the  
supplied CA-570 Compact Power Adapter or  
the optional CB-570 Car Battery Cable to  
charge BP-500 series battery packs.  
Battery Pack  
Charging Time*  
55 min.  
BP-508 (Supplied)  
BP-512/BP-511 (Optional)  
BP-514 (Optional)  
BP-522 (Optional)  
BP-535 (Optional)  
95 min.  
95 min.  
140 min.  
205 min.  
* Charging time varies according to the charging condition.  
CB-570 Car Battery Cable  
Use the car battery cable with the CG-570  
Battery Charger to charge battery packs on the  
move. The car battery cable plugs into your  
car’s cigarette lighter and runs off a 12-24 V DC  
negative ground battery.  
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TL-30.5/TL-H30.5 Tele-converter  
This Tele-converter lens increases the focal  
length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.9  
(TL-30.5) or 1.7 (TL-H30.5).  
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• The image stabilizer is not as effective when  
the Tele-converter is attached.  
• The minimum focusing distance with the TL-30.5 is 4 m; 4 cm at maximum wide  
angle. With the TL-H30.5, it is 3 m; 3 cm at maximum wide angle.  
• When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you  
record with video light (MV750i: or assist lamp).  
WD-30.5/WD-H30.5 Wide-converter  
This lens decreases focal length by a factor of  
0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor  
shots or panoramic views.  
• When the Wide-converter is attached, a  
shadow may appear in the picture when you record with video light (MV750i: or  
assist lamp).  
FS-30.5U Filter Set  
Neutral density and MC protector filters help  
you to control difficult lighting conditions.  
VL-10Li Battery Video Light  
This compact yet powerful video light can be  
used for both indoor and outdoor shooting. It  
attaches to the camcorder’s accessory shoe and  
is powered by BP-900 series battery packs.  
• Approximate usage time: BP-915: 60 min., BP-930: 120 min., BP-945: 170 min.  
• BP-900 series battery packs are charged with the CA-920 Compact Power Adapter or  
CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder.  
WS-20 Wrist Strap  
Use this for extra additional protection for  
active shooting.  
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SC-1000/SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case  
A handy camcorder bag with padded  
compartments and plenty of space for  
accessories.  
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use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand  
accessories or products bearing the same mark.  
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Specifications  
MV750i/MV730i/MV700i/MV700/MV690  
System  
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Video Recording System  
2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR  
SD system), digital component recording  
Audio Recording System  
Television System  
Image Sensor  
PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch); 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch)  
CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL colour signa  
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1/6-inch CCD, approx. 800,000 pixels  
Effective pixels: tape: approx. 400,000 pixels  
card: approx. 528,000 pixels (MV750i/MV730i)  
Tape Format  
Tape Speed  
Videocassettes bearing the “MiniDV” mark  
SP: 18.83 mm/s, LP: 12.57 mm/s  
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.  
Maximum Recording Time  
(80 min. cassette)  
Fast Forward/Rewind Time  
LCD Screen  
Approx. 2 min. 20 sec. (with a 60 min. cassette)  
2.5-inch. TFT color, approx. 112,000 pixels  
0.33-inch. TFT color, approx. 113,000 pixels  
Stereo electret condenser microphone  
Viewfinder  
Microphone  
Lens  
MV750i: f=2.8-61.6 mm, F=1.6-3.6, 22× power zoom  
MV730i: f=2.8-56 mm, F=1.6-3.2, 20× power zoom  
MV700i/MV700/MV690: f=2.8-50.4 mm, F=1.6-2.9, 18× power  
zoom  
Lens Configuration  
Filter Diameter  
11 elements in 8 groups  
30.5 mm  
AF System  
TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible  
1 m; 1 cm on maximum wide angle  
Minimum Focusing Distance  
White Balance  
Auto white balance, pre-set white balance (indoor, outdoor) or  
custom white balance  
Minimum Illumination  
Recommended Illumination  
Image Stabilization  
2 lx (using the Night mode)  
More than 100 lx  
Electronic  
Memory Card (MV750i/MV730i)  
Recording Media  
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard  
Number of Recording Pixels  
Still image: 1024 × 768, 640 × 480 pixels  
Movie: 320 × 240, 160 × 120 pixels , 12.5 frames/sec.  
File Format  
Design rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2* compliant,  
DPOF compliant (still images only)  
*This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing  
the communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant  
printer, the camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding  
extremely high quality prints.  
Image Recording Format  
Still image: JPEG (compression: Super Fine, Fine, Normal)  
Movie: AVI (image data: Motion JPEG; audio data: WAVE  
(monaural))  
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Input/Output Terminals (MV700/MV690: Output only)  
ø3.5 mm minijack  
Video:  
Audio output:  
Audio input*:  
AV Terminal  
1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced  
-10 dBV (47 kohm load)/3 kohms or less  
-10 dBV/40 kohms or more  
Special 4-pin connector (IEEE 1394 compliant)  
ø3.5 mm stereo mini-jack  
DV Terminal  
Headphone Terminal  
mini-B  
USB Terminal (MV750i/MV730i)  
S-video Terminal (MV750i)  
*MV750i/MV730i/MV700i only.  
1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Y signal), 0.3 Vp-p/75 ohms (C signal)  
Power/Others  
7.4 V DC  
Power supply (rated)  
2.3W (using viewfinder), 3.3W (using LCD screen)  
Power consumption (AF on)  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
Weight (camcorder body only)  
0 – 40 ˚C  
53 × 95 × 139 mm excluding protrusions  
485 g  
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  
Power supply  
Power consumption  
Rated output  
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
17W  
8.4 V DC, 1.5 A  
0 – 40 ˚C  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions  
52 × 90 × 29 mm  
135 g  
Weight  
BP-508 Battery Pack  
Battery type  
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery  
Rated voltage  
Operating temperature  
Battery capacity  
Dimensions  
7.4 V DC  
0 – 40 ˚C  
800 mAh  
38 × 21 × 55 mm  
65 g  
Weight  
SDC-8M SD Memory Card  
Capacity  
8 MB  
Interface  
SD Memory Card standard  
0 – 40 ˚C  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions  
Weight  
32 × 24 × 2.1 mm  
2 g  
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to  
change without notice.  
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Index  
12bit audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89  
16:9 widescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
DV terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 91  
E
E
Easy recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
End search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Erasing still images . . . . . . . . . . . 110  
A
Abroad, using the camcorder . . . 139  
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 144  
AE shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Analog line-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Analog-digital converter. . . . . . . . 84  
Assist lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Audio dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88  
Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Autofocus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
AV insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
AV / DV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
AV/headphones terminal . . . . 33, 34  
F
Faders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Fast forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
File numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95  
Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Focusing point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103  
Focus-Priority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103  
Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117  
G
Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
B
Backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144  
Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
H
Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 60  
I
Image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93  
Image stabilizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
Index screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107  
C
Card jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108  
Card mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111  
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 118  
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136  
Connections - TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Connections - VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Copying still images . . . . . . . . . . 115  
Copyright signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
L
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
LCD mirror mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
LCD screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Lens cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Low light mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
LP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
D
M
Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Date and time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Date search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Direct print function . . . . . . . . . . 120  
DV dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134  
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Memory card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92  
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-44  
Movie size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94  
MultiMediaCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92  
Multi-image screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
My Camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
149  
Spotlight mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Still image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93  
Still image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93  
Stitch Assist mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 104  
Super Night mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
N
Night mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Night+ mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
E
O
Operating mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Output channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
T
Tape protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138  
Time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140  
TV Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 128  
P
Photo search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Playback - Memory card . . . . . . . 106  
Playback - Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Playback pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Portrait mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Print order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126  
Program AE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Protect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109  
U
USB terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . 118, 120  
V
Video heads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135  
Video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145  
Videocassettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
R
Record review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Record search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Recording Movies  
(memory card). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101  
Recording Movies (tape). . . . . . . . 22  
Recording programs . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Recording Still Images  
(memory card). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96  
Recording Still Images  
W
White balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Wide attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Widescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Wireless controller . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
(tape) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Remote sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100  
Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Z
Zero set memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
S
S1 video terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Sample images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113  
Sand & Snow mode. . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129  
SD Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92  
Search select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Shoulder strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Skin detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107  
SP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Sports mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
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