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PUB.DIE-199
PUB.DIE-199
Digital Video Camcorder
English
Instruction Manual
CANON INC.
Canon Europa N.V.
P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands
Canon UK Ltd.
CCI Service Centre, Unit 130
Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, England
Telephone 0870-241-2161
Introduction
Canon Australia Pty. Ltd.
Info-Line: 131383
www.canon.com.au
Canon New Zealand Ltd.
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Customer Care: (09) 489 0470
www.canon.co.nz
Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd
79 Anson Road #09-01/06, Singapo
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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 ident
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Introduction Basic Functions - Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon MV750i/MV730i/MV700i/MV700/MV690. Please E read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. 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
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Table of Contents Introduction Important Usage Instructions ........................................................................................2 Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................3 Checking Supplied Accessories......................................................................................6 Components Guide ..........................................................................................
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Introduction Other Functions Customizing the Camcorder........................................................................................74 Changing the Display Language ................................................................................75 Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..............................................76 E Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................77 Editing Recording to a VCR or Digital Vid
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Checking Supplied Accessories Lens Cap and Lens Lithium Button SS-900 Shoulder Strap BP-508 Battery Pack Cap Cord Battery CR1616 CA-570 Compact STV-250N Stereo PC-A10 SCART Power Adapter Video Cable Adapter (Europe and Asia) (incl. power cord) WL-D82 Wireless Two AA (R6) Batteries SDC-8M SD Memory IFC-300PCU USB Cable Controller Card (containing sample images) DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows For Macintosh WA-30.5 Wide Attachment 6
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Introduction Components Guide MV750i/MV730i/MV700i/MV700/MV690 E REC SEARCH + button ( 26) / FOCUS button ( 51) / (fast forward) button ( 32) / (play/pause) button ( 31) CARD + button* ( 106) REC SEARCH button ( 26) / NIGHT MODE button ( 48) / (record review) button ( 26) / (stop) button ( 31) (rewind) button ( 31) / CARD button* ( 116) OPEN button ( 22) Built-in speaker( 33) BATT. RELEASE button (
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Dioptric adjustment lever ( 16) PHOTO button ( 27, 96) Serial number Accessory shoe ( 145) Viewfinder protect cover ( 135) Zoom lever ( 28) Viewfinder ( 16) TAPE/CARD switch*( 3) b Using a tape Using a memory card Strap mount ( 17) Start/stop button ( 22, 101) Grip belt ( 16) Strap mount ( 17) Power switch ( 3) CAMERA Cassette compartment ( 14) OFF PLAY(VCR) Cassette compartment cover ( 14) * MV750i/MV730i only. 8 CAMERA PLAY PLAY(VCR)
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Introduction E 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. 9
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WL-D82 Wireless Controller q !8 w !9 e @0 START ZOOM r /STOP PHOTO WT @1 t SELF T. D.EFFECTS MENU @2 y @3 TV SCREEN ON/OFF SET u @4 DATA CODE SLIDE SHOW CARD i @5 SEARCH SELECT o @6 ZERO SET REW PLAY FF MEMORY !0 @7 12bit STOP AUDIO OUT !1 @8 PAUSE SLOW 2 AUDIO DUB. @9 !2 AV INSERT AV DV REMOTE SET REC #0 PAUSE !3 - WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D82 #1 !4 !5 !6 !7 Zoom buttons ( 28) !7 REMOTE SET button ( 76) q Select buttons ( 38) Transmitter w !8 PHOTO button ( 27, 96) MENU button (
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Basic Functions - Preparations Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack E 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. q w 2. Move the viewfinder upward. 3. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. •Press lightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. e Charging the Battery Pack 1. Connect the power cord to the adapter. 2. Plug the power cord into a power DC IN terminal outlet. DC IN 8.4V CHARGE 3. Connect the power adapter
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Using a Household Power Source 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. q 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 4. Connect the power adapter to the r camcorder’s DC IN terminal. e w ❍ 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 recomm
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Basic Functions - Preparations • 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. E •We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need. •To conserve battery charge, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode. 13
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Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only video cassettes marked with the D logo. 1. Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT w Tape protection tab switch and open the cassette q 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 e out. 3. Press the P mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. 4. Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and
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Basic Functions - Preparations Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery allows the camcorder to retain date, time ( 19) and other E 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. e w q 2. Insert the lithium battery with the + side facing outward. 3. Close the cover. WARNING! • The battery used in this device may
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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 Metal fitting place it over the lens when you
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Basic Functions - Preparations Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. E 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 c
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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 s
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Basic Functions - Preparations Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when E you have replaced the backup battery. 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 set
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7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock. 16 1 4 20 19 18 2 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 No. Time zone No. Time zone LONDON WELLGTN (Wellington) PARIS SAMOA CAIRO HONOLU. (Honolulu) MOSCOW ANCHOR. (Anchorage) DUBAI L.A. (Los Angeles) KARACHI DENVER DACCA CHICAGO BANGKOK N.Y. (New York) H. KONG (Hong Kong) CARACAS TOKYO RIO (Rio de Janeiro) SYDNEY FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha) SOLOMON AZORES On
