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Mastering Using the Full Additional
Introduction the Basics Range of Features Editing Information
PUB.DIE-168
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PUB.DIE-168
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER
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CANON INC.
Instruction Manual
Canon Europa N.V.
P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands
Canon UK Ltd.
Ribcon Way
Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9UR
Telephone 0870-241-2161
Canon Australia Pty. Ltd
1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113, Australia
Telephone 805-2000, Fax 887-4484
Canon New Zeala
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#1_ MV500/MV500i__E(02-06) 2/6/02 14:15 Page 2 Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR E 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 F
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Introduction #1_ MV500/MV500i__E(02-06) 2/6/02 14:15 Page 3 Contents ~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ Introduction Ajusting AE Shift ....................................65 E Important Usage Instructions ....................2 Setting the Shutter Speed ........................66 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............5 Adjusting Focus Manually ......................68 Introducing the MV500/MV500i ..............6 Setting the White Balance........................69 Mastering the Basics
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#1_ MV500/MV500i__E(02-06) 2/6/02 14:15 Page 4 For quick reference E In addition to the contents and index Symbols used in this instruction please refer to: manual: : Reference page numbers • Finding Your Way Around : Functions that can be operated the MV500/MV500i ( 7) from the body of the camcorder • Screen displays ( 111) : Functions that can be operated • Troubleshooting — in case you run from the wireless controller into any problems ( 105) : Supplementary notes for • Menu at a Glance (
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Introduction #1_ MV500/MV500i__E(02-06) 2/6/02 14:15 Page 5 Thank you for Choosing a Canon First, we’d like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the following accessories: purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its E advanced technology makes it very WL-D74 Wireless Two AA batteries Controller easy to use — you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come. To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you SS-800 Shoulder Strap Lens
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#1_ MV500/MV500i__E(02-06) 2/6/02 14:15 Page 6 Introducing the MV500/MV500i Compact and Stylish 2.5” LCD Screen E The MV500/MV500i is small and A 2.5” LCD screen light. Many various functions are makes it easy for you to condensed into its compact body. Also, shoot colourful, well the slim and stylish design makes it composed video. It is easy to carry and use and shooting also great for playback. videos a pleasure. Image Stabilizer 18× Lens and 360× Digital Stabilizes your Zoom recordings eve
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Mastering the Basics #2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 7 Finding Your Way Around the MV500/MV500i E – + REC (record) SEARCH button(p. 38)/ REC SEARCH button (p. 38)/ Record review button (p. 38)/ (fast forward) button (p. 28) (rewind) button (p. 28) FOCUS button (p. 68)/ (play/pause) button (p. 28) AE SHIFT button (p. 65)/ (stop) button (p. 28) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 25) BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 13) LCD screen (p. 25) Backup battery cover (p. 10
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#2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 8 E Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 96) Viewfinder protect cover (p. 102) PHOTO button (p. 49) Accessory shoe (p. 88) Zoom controller (p. 23) Viewfinder (p. 96, 102) Speaker (p. 31) Strap attachment bar (p. 97) POWER indicator Start/Stop button (p. 19) (p. 18) Grip belt (p. 96) POWER switch (p. 18) CAMERA • OFF • } PLAY(VCR) • Cassette compartment cover (p. 16) Cassette compartment (p. 16) 8 POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) Mastering the Basics
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Mastering the Basics #2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 9 E Terminal cover Remote sensor (p. 43) Stereo microphone (p. 88) Terminal cover MV500: S-video OUT terminal (p. 34) (LANC) terminal (p. 76) MV500i: S-video IN/OUT S DV terminal (p. 34, 81) MV500: MV500: DV OUT AV (audio/video) OUT terminal (p. 77, 95) terminal (p. 32)/ AV MV500i: DV IN/OUT (phones) terminal (p. 32) DC IN Bottom view terminal (p. 78, 95) MV500i: 9.5V CHARGE AV (audio/video) IN/OUT MIC
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#2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 10 Attaching the Ferrite Core Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the CA-560 Compact Power E Adapter to the camcorder. Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 4 cm from the plug end (the plug to be connected to the camcorder) of the CA-560 Compact Power Adapter. CA-560 Compact Power Adapter • Pass the cable through the centre of the core and wrap it around the core once, then close the unit until it clicks shut. 10 4cm Mastering
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Mastering the Basics #2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 11 Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: E Provide power from a mains outlet or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the TV — move the adapter away from the TV or the aerial
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#2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 12 Attaching and charging the battery packs E 1 DC IN 9.5V CHARGE 3 3 4 CHARGE indicator 2 Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. Always turn the camcorder off before connecting/removing the battery. 1. Set the POWER switch
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Mastering the Basics #2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 13 6. Remove the battery pack after use. • Rotate the viewfinder upwards. E • Press and hold the BATT. RELEASE button while you slide the battery up. Notes: • Never connect an unspecified product to the camcorder’s DC terminal. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product. • You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the “Notes on Using the Batteries” ( 98). These notes include charging and rec
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#2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 14 Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) E The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be used along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or charge battery packs: 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery. 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household mains outlet. The Charge Adapter/Car Bat
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Mastering the Basics #2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 15 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s E cigarette lighter To car’s cigarette lighter 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a mains outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE • Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of re
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PUSH OPEN/EJECT #2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 16 Loading a Cassette E Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.* Loading and unloading 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover. • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically. • The confirmation beep sounds when the cass
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Mastering the Basics #2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 17 Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 18), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. I
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#2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 18 Basic Recording E 3 1 P 4, 5 Before you start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source ( 11). • Removed the lens cap ( 96). • Fasten the grip belt ( 96). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 96) or LCD screen ( 25). Notes: • When you’re using the viewfinder, fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 25). • When using the viewfinder with the BP-522 or BP-535 Battery Pac
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Mastering the Basics #2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 19 2. Load a cassette ( 16). E 3. Slide the program selector to [. • This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 52). 4. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording. • For still image recording to a cassette, see p. 49. 5. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording. • The camcorder returns to record
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#2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 20 Changing the recording mode E You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. You can’t add sound (audio dubbing) or images (AV insert) to a tape that has been recorded in a mode other than SP mode. If you plan to use either of these functions later, record in SP mode. MV500i PLAY CAMERA (VCR) , VCR SET UP REC MODE••••SP ( 39) To change to LP mode, open the menu and select VCR
