Canon MV6i MC User Manual

PUB.DIE-190EIntroductionMastering the BasicsUsing the Full Range of FeaturesEditingUsing a Memory CardAdditionalInformationMiniDigitalVideoCassettePAL

10EMasteringthe BasicsEXP button (p. 73)/SLIDE SHOW button (p. 119)FOCUS button (p. 76)/DATA CODE button (p. 80)PEasy Recording Program AE SET button

100EEditingWhen you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels,you can change the output channels of that sound.1. Load a tap

101EEditingYou can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a DV (IEEE1394)terminal or IEEE1394 capture board (optional software required). Use

Inserting the Card1. 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

103EUsing a Memory CardTo change the image quality, open the menu and select CARD SETUP. Then select SI QUALITY, set it to FINE or NORMAL, and closet

104EUsing a Memory CardMaximum Number of Still Images on an 8 MB Memory Card and Their FileSizes* The actual number varies on the shooting conditions

105EUsing a Memory CardFILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUSCARD SET UP( 39)To change the file numbering, open the menu and select CARD SETUP. Then select FILE NOS.,

106EUsing a Memory CardTurning off the shutter soundMakes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to amemory card.SHTR SO

107EUsing a Memory CardRecording Still Images on a Memory Card2143You can record still images onto a memory card. In addition to the still imagesyou r

108EUsing a Memory Card4. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image.•Fdisappears from the display. The shutter sound sounds and simu

109EUsing a Memory Card321 Record an image from a tape onto a memory card as still images. Toautomatically record multiple still images from a tape to

11EMasteringthe Basics SETREWPLAYFFSTART/STOPPHOTOSELFTIMERMENUTVSCREENDATACODE– CARD +AUDIOMONITORRECPAUSESEARCHSELECTSLIDESHOWZERO SETMEMORYAUDIODUB

110EUsing a Memory CardPreparations1. Connect the camcorder to the other device.• S-video/AV terminal: See “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” (

111EUsing a Memory CardRecording1. Start playback on the other device.2. When the image you want to record appears in the display, pressthe PHOTO butt

112EUsing a Memory CardRecording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory CardYou can record Motion JPEG movies with the camcorder, from a tape in thecamcorder,

113EUsing a Memory CardYou can record a movie from a tape to a memory card. • The data code of the movie will reflect the date and time it has been r

114EUsing a Memory CardYou can record images from a VCR or TV connected through the S-terminal orAV terminal (analog line-in), as well as images from

115EUsing a Memory CardRecording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)You can merge separate images into one large panoramic scene using the suppliedsoftwa

116EUsing a Memory CardNotes:• Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Tryto keep the vertical misalignment within 10

117EUsing a Memory CardPlaying Back a Memory CardCARD SLIDESHOWPlay back and view still images/movies recorded on a memory card. (For detailson conn

118EUsing a Memory Card● Single Image1. Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR), and movethe camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to CARD.• The last s

119EUsing a Memory Card● Slide ShowWith an still image/movie in the display, press the SLIDE SHOWbutton.• Still images are automatically played back o

12EMasteringthe BasicsPowering Your CamcorderBefore operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from a househol

120EUsing a Memory CardYou can easily erase unwanted still images/movies recorded to the memory cardwhile viewing them, protect them from accidental e

121EUsing a Memory Card●Erasing still images/moviesErase still images/movies singly or all at once.• You cannot erase protected still images/movies. C

122EUsing a Memory Card1. With a still image/movie in the display, press the SET button toopen the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAG

123EUsing a Memory CardPreventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)This section describes how to protect the still image/movie from the CardOperation subme

124EUsing a Memory CardMarking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark)This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Cardoperati

125EUsing a Memory CardPRINT MARKS ALL ERASECARD OPER.( 39)Erasing all print marksMake sure a memory card that has a still image recorded on it has b

126EUsing a Memory CardThis section describes how to erase the still image/movie from the Card Operationsubmenu when playing back a single still image

127EUsing a Memory Card5. Select YES and press the SET button.• The still image/movie erases and the previous still image/movie appears forerasing.• T

128EUsing a Memory CardYou can print still images by connecting the camcorder to a printer with DirectPrint function. The Direct Print function can al

129EUsing a Memory Card2. Connect a power source to the printer and turn on the printer.3. Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.• Wait until the

13EMasteringthe BasicsSpecificationsPower supply 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 0.32ARated output 7.4 V DC, 2.0 AOperating temperature range 0°C - 40°CDimensi

130EUsing a Memory CardCard Photo Printer:Bubble Jet Printer:Setting the Print StyleImage Standard Prints 1 still image per page.Multiple Prints 8 cop

131EUsing a Memory CardBubble Jet Printer: Selecting the Paper Size1. In the print setting menu, turn the selector dialto select [Style] and press the

132EUsing a Memory CardNotes:• Bordered: The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recordedimage when it is printed. • Borderless/Multiple:

133EUsing a Memory Card2. Change the size of the trimming frame.• Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame, and toward W to enlargethe frame.•

134EUsing a Memory Card3. Select [\ PRINT].• The print setting menu appears.•“Set print order” appears, when you connect a printer with direct printfu

135EUsing a Memory CardCombining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix)Enhance the appearance of your recordings by combining still images

136EUsing a Memory CardMIX LEVEL••• CARD MIX–+MIX TYPE••••CARD CHROMA( 39)Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette have

137EUsing a Memory Card4. Select MIX TYPE.• CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., CAM. CHROMA settings appear. 5. Select the desired setting.• Your currently recor

138EUsing a Memory CardCopying Still Images from Tape to Memory CardCopies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the PhotoSearch

139EUsing a Memory CardCopying Still Images from Memory Card to TapeMake sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that hasenou

14EMasteringthe BasicsCharging the battery packYour battery pack has been partially charged before it left the factory. It shouldhave enough power fo

140EUsing a Memory CardFormatting a Memory CardFormat new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or topermanently and quickly erase all the

141EUsing a Memory CardConnecting to a Computer Using a USB CableYou can download images from the memory card to a computer using thesupplied USB cabl

142EUsing a Memory CardOther Information and PrecautionsThe camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera Filesystem).Still images/mov

143EUsing a Memory Card• Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.• Do not disassemble memory cards.• Do not bend or drop m

144EUsing a Memory CardCard luminance keySD Memory Card SDC-8M SpecificationsCapacity 8 MBInterface SD Memory Card standardOperating temperature range

145EAdditionalInformationPreparing the Camcorder• Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.Adjust the viewfinder focusing lever tosuit your eyesight.• To view

146EAdditionalInformationNotes on Using the BatteriesCharging and recording times• These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times

147EAdditionalInformationTaking care of the battery packAlways attach the terminal cover.• Do not allow any metal objects totouch the terminals, as th

148EAdditionalInformationDANGER!Treat the battery pack with care.• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).• Do not expose the battery pack to te

149EAdditionalInformationMaintenanceAvoid high temperatures and high humidity.• Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather, for example.•

15EMasteringthe BasicsSpecificationsPower supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz,0.17A (100V) – 0.10A (240V)Rated output 8.4V DC, 0.5AOperating temperature ra

150EAdditionalInformationLCD• Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses.• Where there is a big change in temperat

151EAdditionalInformationPower sources• You can use the compact power adapter and battery charger to operate yourcamcorder and charge battery packs in

152EAdditionalInformationCondensationCondensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to awarm place. Using the camcorder whi

153EAdditionalInformationTroubleshootingRefer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder.Possible explanations are given for

154EAdditionalInformationProblem? Some/all of the digital effects don’twork.? The e (play) button doesn’t work.? There’s a bright stripe on thescreen.

155EAdditionalInformation• AV/PHONES is not set to AV in themenu ( 32).•AV\ DV OUT (Analog-digitalconverter) is not set to OFF in themenu ( 92).• The

156EAdditionalInformationMiscellaneousCause and/or what to do about it• The remote sensor mode is set toOFFB in the menu ( 49).• The remote sensor mod

157EAdditionalInformationThe MV6i MC System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)TVWL-D77Wireless ControllerMiniDVVideo CassetteCA-PS700 Co

158EAdditionalInformationOptional AccessoriesBattery PacksThe Battery Pack BP-2L12 can also beused with the MV6i MC.WD-28 Wide-converterThis lens decr

159EAdditionalInformationThis mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When youuse Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brandaccessories

16EMasteringthe BasicsLoading a Cassette1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch to release the cassettec

160EAdditionalInformationScreen DisplaysTo display the date and time, press theDATA CODE button. See also p. 80.Press the wireless controller’s TVSCRE

161EAdditionalInformationScreen Displays during Basic Recording/Playbackindicates flashing.CAMERA mode (battery pack attached):• Remote sensor mode an

162EAdditionalInformationScreen Displays during Advanced Recording/PlaybackCAMERA Mode1/120CARD MIXFADE–T1 2 bit16:91 secPHOTOWSON12:00 PM1.JAN.2003TW

163EAdditionalInformationCARD PLAY (VCR) ModeSLIDE SHOW 101–014343/50640 48012:00 PM1.JAN.2003Print mark ( 120) Protect mark ( 120)Folder number

164EAdditionalInformationAppears as a warningto protect the tape andalso whencondensation isdetected. Remove thetape as soon aspossible after thecamco

165EAdditionalInformationAppears immediatelyafter you startrecording, and thevideo heads are badlycontaminated. Makesure to clean thevideo heads whent

166EAdditionalInformationDirect Print Related MessagesMessage ExplanationPaper cassette is not correctly inserted or is out of paper.The paper jammed

167EAdditionalInformationSpecificationsMV6i MCPower Supply (rated): 7.4 V DCPower Consumption (while recordingwith the AF turned on):3.1 W (Using view

168EAdditionalInformationEstimated SD Memory Card SDC-8Mcapacities (approx.):1024 × 768: Superfine 14 images/Fine 20images/Normal 39 images640 × 480:

169EAdditionalInformationIndex16:9, 21ÅAbroad, Using the Camcorder, 151Accessories, 7, 158AE Programs, 57AE Shift, 73Analog line-in, 89Analog-digital

17EMasteringthe BasicsProtecting tapes from accidental erasureTo protect your recordings from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette tothe

170EAdditionalInformation∏Pause, Record, 18PC Connection, 101, 141 Photo Search, 83Playback Connection, 32Playback Pause, 29Playing Back a Tape, 28Pla

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18EMasteringthe BasicsRecording Movies onto a TapeHave you completed the following steps?• Attaching a power source ( 12).• Removing the lens cap ( 14

19EMasteringthe Basics3. Load a cassette ( 16).4. Slide the program selector to [.• This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you

2EIntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

20EMasteringthe BasicsChanging the Recording ModeYou can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends thetape usage by 1.5 times.

21EMasteringthe Basics16:9 (Wide screen TV recording)Produces images in the 16:9 format forplayback on wide screen TVs.To switch 16:9 to ON, open the

22EMasteringthe BasicsThe camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in theillustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder op

23EMasteringthe Basics40×/400× digital zoom (card 30×)Magnifies the camcorder’s zoom range by up to 40× in CAMERA mode.The zoom control continues to w

24EMasteringthe BasicsNotes:• When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 1 m between you and your subject.However when the zoom is at the wide-angle posit

25EMasteringthe BasicsUsing the LCD ScreenSlide the LCD panel OPEN button andopen the panel by pulling it away fromthe camcorder. This automaticallysw

26EMasteringthe BasicsAdjusting the LCD screenYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. BRIGHTNESS••DISP.SET UP–+( 39)Open the menu and select

27EMasteringthe Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECTThe indicators that appear in the LCD display when LCD MIRRORis turned on:Allowing the subject to moni

28EMasteringthe BasicsPlaying Back a TapeYou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder alsoplays back the sound track vi

29EMasteringthe BasicsPlayback pausePress the aa(pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or pressthe e (play) button. The camcorder

3EIntroductionReference GuideThe following manuals are supplied with the camcorder: 3Digital Video Camcorder MV6i MC Instruction ManualThis manual exp

30EMasteringthe BasicsReverse PlaybackTo play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/4a button during normalforward playback. Press the PLAY e b

31EMasteringthe BasicsAdjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial.• Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the

32EMasteringthe BasicsConnections for Playback on a TV ScreenYou can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back yourrecordings. You wi

33EMasteringthe BasicsIf your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S (S1)-video)AUDIO(L/ MONO)AUDIO(R)VIDEO• Connect the PC-A10 SCART adapter to

34EMasteringthe Basics• Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDIO termina

35EMasteringthe BasicsIf your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals• Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect thewhi

36EMasteringthe BasicsTips for Making Better VideosCompositionThe most important element in the scene does not have tobe in the centre. For a more int

37EMasteringthe BasicsPicture angleCamcorder movesClose-upInstead of zooming while recording, tryto choose your picture angle before youbegin. A good

38EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSearching and Reviewing While RecordingWhen the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to pla

2 CAM. MENU 2 VCR MENU 2 C. CAM. MENU 2 C. PLAY MENU CARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERA39EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing the MenusMany

4EIntroductionImportant Usage Instructions ...2Reference Guide ...3Thank you for Choosing a Cano

40EUsing the Full Range of Features2, 113-10TVSCREENSETMENU1. Turn the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch to thedesired settings.2. Press the MENU

41EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesCAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••40× IMAGE S. ••ON 16:9••••••••OFF W

42EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesCAM. MENU, cont.DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• LCD MIRROR••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DIS

43EUsing the Full Range of Featuresq VCR set up submenuq Recording mode... 20w Output channel... 100eAudio dubbing..

44EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesVCR MENU, cont.C.CAM MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE STITCH AST CAM.SET UP CARD SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.

45EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesC. PLAY MENU CARD PLAY (VCR)r VCR set up submenu!2 AV or headphones... 32t Display set up submenu!3 B

46EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesC. PLAY MENU, cont.q-1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image)qCopy from card to tape... 1

47EUsing the Full Range of Featuresr System submenu!7 Wireless controller... 49!8 Tally Lamp... 50!9 Beep ...

48EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing the Wireless ControllerThe supplied wireless controller canoperate the camcorder from a distanceof up to 5 m.

49EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTo prevent interference from otherCanon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensormodes and

5EIntroduction: Reference page numbers: Functions that can be operated from the body of the camcorder: Functions that can be operated from the wireles

50EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesIf your wireless controller isn’t working:Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the s

51EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the Date and TimeThe date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose todisplay or hide

52EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTime zoneLONDONPARISCAIROMOSCOWDUBAIKARACHIDACCABANGKOKH. KONG (Hong Kong)TOKYOSYDNEYSOLOMONWELLGTN (Wellington)SAM

53EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM.2. Select D/TIME SET and press the SET button.• The year display starts to flash

54EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesRecording Still Images onto a TapeYou can record still images like photographs. The camcorder records the picturean

55EUsing the Full Range of Features• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 154), the camcorder may notbe able to focus, and Fmay continue to fl

56EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTurning the Image Stabilizer OffWith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeableduring te

57EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing the Various Recording ProgramsThe camcorder is equipped with the Easy Recording program and several programAE

58EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode.2. Press the SET button to display the program menu.3. Turn th

59EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUse this mode in bright places such as a sunny beach orski resort. It prevents the subject from beingunderexposed.

6EIntroductionSwitch Positions by Operating ModesOperating Mode POWER switch TAPE/CARD switchCAMERA TAPEPLAY (VCR) TAPECAMERA CARDPLAY (VCR) CARD* Ava

60EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesIn CAMERA mode, use this mode to record in darkplaces. The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. It isuseful whe

61EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing Digital EffectsUse the camcorder’s digital effects for more interesting productions.Faders: Start or end scen

62EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesFade Trigger (FADE-T)Wipe (WIPE)Corner Wipe (CORNER)The image begins as a thin vertical line in the centre of the s

63EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesPuzzle (PUZZLE)Zigzag (ZIGZAG)The image appears in 16 pieces. The pieces move around until the puzzle is solved.Th

64EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesEffectsArt (ART)The image becomes like a paint (solarization).Black and White (BLK & WHT)The image becomes blac

65EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSETD.EFFECTS ON/OFFMENUOperating fadersSound and image fade together.When operating faders in CAMERA mode, make sur

66EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesOperating effectsSound records/plays back normally.When operating effects in CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, make sure

67EUsing the Full Range of Features4 images 9 images 16 imagesDivides your display image into 4, 9 or 16 smaller images with the Image Capturefeature.

68EUsing the Full Range of Features7. Select the desired setting.• You return to the digital effects menu.8. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to clos

69EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesAudio RecordingTo switch to the 16-bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP.Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to

7EIntroductionThank you for Choosing a CanonYour camcorder is supplied with thefollowing accessories:WL-D77 WirelessControllerTwo AA batteriesLens cap

70EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTo turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then selectWIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu.•WSO is

71EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the Self-Timer1. Open the menu, select VCR SET UP and set the SELF-TIMER toON orpress the SELF TIMER button

72EUsing the Full Range of Features• The camcorder takes the still image for approximately 6 seconds. • If you’re in CAMERA mode, the camcorder return

73EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesAdjusting AE Shift21,3By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lightenor darken th

74EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode.2. Press the SET button and choose AUTO from the progr

75EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesGuidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds• When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, do not s

76EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesAdjusting Focus ManuallyThe camcorder focuses automatically. All you have to do is point and the subjectin the cen

77EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode.2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP.3. Select WHITE

78EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the white balance manually will probably work betterthan auto white balance when shooting:Subjects with one

79EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesYou can enlarge the image by 2 times during PLAY (VCR) mode and CARDPLAY (VCR) mode. You can also move the image up

8EIntroductionIntroducing the MV6i MCThe DV terminal allows high-qualitytransfer with virtually no deterioration inquality of images. You can edit ima

80EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesDuring PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while thecamcorder is in play, slow or still mode.

81EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesYou can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposuresettings) in the data code.DATA CODE•••DAT

82EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSix-second auto dateThe 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day ifthe tape was bei

83EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSearching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)This allows you to move quickly through still images recorded anywhere

84EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesReturning to a Pre-Marked PositionUse the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return tof

85EEditing1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR.• See “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 32.2. Prepare the TV and VCR.• Turn on the TV and

86EEditingREWPLAYFFRECPAUSESEARCHSELECTZERO SETMEMORYAUDIODUB.STOPAVINSERTPAUSESLOW+ /– /× 2Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets y

87EEditing1. Find a point on your recorded tape slightly before the section youwant to copy and set it to playback pause mode.2. Press the REC PAUSE

88EEditingConcerning copyrightingCopyright precautionCertain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as sometelevision programmes

89EEditingOUTPUTVIDEO S(S1)-VIDEOAUDIOLRREWPLAYRECPAUSESEARCHSELECTZERO SETMEMORYAUDIODUB.STOPAVINSERTPAUSESLOW– /1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR.

9EMasteringthe BasicsFinding Your Way Around the MV6i MCSpeaker (p. 31)LCD screen (p. 25)BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 15)Memory card compartment

90EEditing1. Find a point on your recorded tape slightly before the section youwant to copy and set it to playback pause mode.2. Press the REC PAUSE b

91EEditingConnecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversionof recorded analog video and audio signals to digital signals in

92EEditingTurning the analog-digital converter onAV DV OUT•••OFFVCR.SET UP( 39)To turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and selectVCR S

93EEditingRecording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing)You can insert and replace images/audio on the tape of the camcorder withimages/audio from

94EEditingPreparationsThe tape in the MV6i MC:When using the MV6i MC’s AV insert function, only record to tapes recorded inSP mode. If there are non-r

95EEditing1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to beinserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode.2. On the camcorder, press PLAY

96EEditingOUTPUTAUDIOLRYou can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audioproducts (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external m

97EEditingAUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN VCR SET UP( 39)REWPLAYFFREMOTE SETSEARCHSELECTZERO SETMEMORYAUDIODUB.STOPAVINSERTPAUSESLOW+ /– /× 2Do not connect/di

98EEditing5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button.• AUDIO DUB. and appear on the display.6. Press the PAUSE button (and start play on the other audio deviceif

99EEditingSetting the Audio MixAUDIOMONITORMIXBALANCEST-1ST-2When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set theaudio output t