Top 20 Canon MV650i Mini DV Digital Camcorder Questions & Answers

If it ain't compatible, it ain't compatible. Compatibility is not something that can be bolted on afterwards - replace the camcorder

There isn't a "manual" reset button on the camera. You access the rest to factory default settings in the menu options.

Camera's do have microprocessors, but don't need any reset. If they act strange, removing the battery and after a few moments replacing is, will do the same trick as a cold boot from a computer. If the same error keeps coming back, something more serious is wrong. Most of the time there is a hardware failure. And no other reset could solve that. If you did not use the camera for a long period, check if all contacts are clean and shiny. contacts to be cleaned (if needed) whit a dry cloth or cotton swab. Never use sharp tools in or close to a camera.

You may download a copy of the manual here.

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Seems like you are using out of date driver, install the most recent driver onto your operating system. Visit this link to download driver for MV650i & Select operating system from the list and start downloading.

• Make sure that you have install canon digital video software onto your system (Computer) , If not then install it through the included disc & follow the on screen instruction, restart your computer when you completed the installation.
• Disconnect computer and camcorder both & then restart both device to clear any communication issue. Make sure memory card is inserted into you camcorder before connecting.

hope this will solve the issue,

Good luck and have a nice day..!!

This model was sold under the name ZR70MC in the US. There is a Canon Service Notice which covers this model worldwide. The US version is here. Canon will repair your unit at no cost regardless of warranty status. Contact your regional Canon service agency.

I have a similar problem. My MV650i works from the mains power but not from the battery even though I have tried new battery packs.

I just solved my own problem by disassembling the camcorder until I had access to the little motor which operates the eject mechanism. It sits on the corner of the mechanics subassembly, close to the cassette. By applying about 3.5 Volts DC from a regulated power supply to the two motor contacts, it started to operate (test which direction it needs to go by trying both polarities) and lifted the cassette out of the play position and ejected it. Only since the tape was still wound around the drum, I had to use a thin tool to turn the cassette hub in order to tighten the tape a bit. Then the protective cover of the cassette closed and I could slide the cassette out of the slot by hand. Bingo!

To download the instruction manual for required product, please click the respective link below:

Canon MV530i Manual

Canon MV650i Manual (Product category selected)

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Does your camcorder is recognizable by your computer everytime you use usb cords or any cords? tell me exactly what happens

what cable are you using to connect your camcorder to the pc? and did you try to look at the manual for that situation. see also the settings from your camcorder before you connect it and look for the memory storage use or tape usage so that the appearance on the computer will be tape and not the memory card. can you pls give me some specific problems and details so that its not hard for us to solve your problem.

Needs
1.Cables like usb or firewire
2. installer cd camed from your camcorder
3. uploading software such as ulead movie director or movie maker, Windows moviemaker, Nero movie maker etc.. or whatever software you have.
4. Edit and save

the following steps are needed to transfer your videos to your computer.
tell me what you have.

CHARCOIS

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You are correct; the USB cable only transfers pictures from the SD card. To transfer video from your camcorder to a computer you need to use a Firewirecable (also known as IEEE 1394), and you need to have a socket on your computerto plug the Firewire cable into. Macs already have a socket built in butgenerally with PCs you will need to install (or get someone to install for you)a special card with the Firewire socket on it.

I can't explain the whole procedure here but you can getstarted by looking at the following articles on the Canon website. Thefirst one explains what sort of connections can be made on different Canoncamcorders (including the MV730i) and what you can do with them:
http://www.canon.co.nz/products/digital_video_cameras/home/mv730i.aspx

The second briefly explains what hardware and software youwill need, how it goes together, how to make DVDs and so on:
http://www.canon.co.nz/support/customer/default.asp?DXI=KnowledgeBase/Customer/KBArticleForm&File=KB01213&productID=mv730i

Unfortunately there is no quick, simple answer but I hope thispoints you in the right direction!

Use USB cable to connect your device to your computer and you should have a software installed in your computer to be able to capture videos from the tape inside on your camcorder. This software will edit and save what you have been recorded and captured. If any question just ask me. thank you for using fixya, hope that helps you!


CHARCOIS

This is the infamous CCD sensor problem I think. Only way to fix is to install new CCD block . The job itself is easy to carry out even though you will have to open the camera ( CCD sensor sits behind the lens underneeth the main PC board. The problem is to get hold of the new component.  I would find out from your agent who imports the camera wether they replace and carry out the repair free of charge ( Sony and Canon do repair this particular problem free of charge ) so contact them.

This sounds like CCD sensor problem ( especially if the picture is "noisy" ). Canon and Sony fixes this particular problem free of charge since the CCD device installed in your camera should last + - 15 years if it is properly manufactured. Contact your agent and find out what their policy is. 

I had the same problem a few days ago. I tried two different camera shops and they couldnt help and could only offer to send the camera back to Canon. I then decided to try changing the back-up battery (£3.50) and the flashing red light was the back up battery, that has now gone however I still have the black screen or a series of vertical coloured lines, which is obviously a different problem!

you have to flick the switch on the side from camera to play

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select your camera from here Official Canon Drivers and Software
and see what software is availabe.


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