Page 2 - Introduction; Important Usage Instructions; Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals
2 E Introduction Important Usage Instructions CAUTION:CUSTOMERS IN THE U.K. SHOULD READ THIS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. CHANGING THE FUSE THE MAINS LEAD ON THIS PRODUCT IS FITTED WITH A NON-REWIREABLE(MOULDED) PLUG, INCORPORATING A 3 AMP FUSE. SHOULD THE FUSE NEED TOBE REPLACED AN ASTA OR BSI APPROV...
Page 3 - Contents
3 E Introduction Important Usage Instructions ....................2 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............5 Introducing the MV500/MV500i ..............6 Finding Your Way Around the MV500/MV500i ..............................7 ~ Preparations ~ Attaching the Ferrite Core...........................
Page 4 - For quick reference
4 E Introduction In addition to the contents and indexplease refer to:• Finding Your Way Around the MV500/MV500i ( 7) • Screen displays ( 111) • Troubleshooting — in case you run into any problems ( 105) • Menu at a Glance ( 120) Symbols used in this instructionmanual: : Reference page numbers: Func...
Page 5 - Thank you for Choosing a Canon; Getting started; • When connecting the camcorder to
5 E Introduction Thank you for Choosing a Canon Your camcorder is supplied with thefollowing accessories: WL-D74 WirelessController Two AA batteries SS-800 Shoulder Strap Lens cap and lens capcord STV-250N StereoVideo Cable PC-A10 SCARTAdapter (Europe, Asia) Lithium button battery CA-560 CompactPowe...
Page 6 - From wide-angle to 18
6 E Introduction Using a DV cable,connect the comecorderto a PC equipped with aDV terminal and transferyour original images andsound to your PC. Stabilizes yourrecordings even in longtelephoto shots. Introducing the MV500/MV500i Just press the photobutton to capture stillpictures. Still Photos Image...
Page 10 - Attaching the Ferrite Core; • Pass the cable through the centre of the
10 E Mastering the Basics Attaching the Ferrite Core 4cm Attach the enclosed ferrite core beforeyou connect the CA-560 Compact PowerAdapter to the camcorder. Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 4 cm from the plug end (the plug to beconnected to the camcorder) of the CA-560 Compact Power Adapt...
Page 11 - Powering Your Camcorder; Provide power from a mains outlet; or; Charge a battery pack; move the adapter away from the TV or the aerial cable.; Connecting the camcorder to a mains outlet; Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
11 E Mastering the Basics Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: 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 curren...
Page 12 - Attaching and charging the battery packs; positions other than OFF. The CHARGE indicator may flash.; When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the
12 E Mastering the Basics Attaching and charging the battery packs Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should haveenough 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 thecamcor...
Page 13 - 8). These notes include charging and recording times and how
13 E Mastering the Basics 6. Remove the battery pack after use. • Rotate the viewfinder upwards.• 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 uns...
Page 14 - Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car; car’s cigarette; Charge Adapter
14 E Mastering the Basics Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) CHARGE The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be usedalong with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or chargebattery packs:1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power fr...
Page 15 - Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery.; car’s; Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a mains outlet.
15 E Mastering the Basics 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s cigarette lighter CHARGE 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a mains outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapt...
Page 16 - Loading a Cassette; Make sure that you have attached a power source.; Loading and unloading
16 E Mastering the Basics Loading a Cassette 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 ...
Page 17 - Protecting tapes from accidental erasure; mark flashes in the display.; Cassette memory; damage the camcorder.; Handling cassettes
17 E Mastering the Basics Protecting tapes from accidental erasure To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette sothat it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASEOFF.)If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause ...
Page 18 - Basic Recording; Before you start recording
18 E Mastering the Basics Basic 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 ...
Page 19 - Slide the program selector to; simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (; Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording.; the upper right corner until it clicks securely closed.; When you have finished recording
19 E Mastering the Basics 2. Load a cassette ( 16 ). 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. • ...
Page 20 - Changing the recording mode; with the camcorder to your PC.
20 E Mastering the Basics 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. REC MODE••••SP VCR SET UP ( 39) You can’t add sound (audio dubbing) or images (AV insert) to a tape that hasbeen recorded in a mode other than SP mode. If ...
Page 21 - in the; Confirmation/Warning beeps
21 E Mastering the Basics CAMERA 16:9 (Wide screen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format forplayback on wide screen TVs. To switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Thenselect 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu. Notes: • “16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the...
Page 22 - Demonstration mode; power or load a cassette.
22 E Mastering the Basics You can see a demonstration of the camcorder’s main features. To see thedemonstration, do either of the following:• With no cassette inserted, turn the DEMO MODE on in the CAMERA menu and close the menu. • Leave the camcorder with no cassette inserted for five minutes after...
Page 23 - digital zoom; Zooming; optical zoom; Magnifies the camcorder’s zoom range by up to 20
23 E Mastering the Basics 72 × /360 × digital zoom Zooming The camcorder’s zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for eachscene:• Move the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide-angle.• Move it towards T to zoom in to telephoto. You can also control the speed of zooming:• Move the...
Page 24 - in) between you and your
24 E Mastering the Basics Notes: • When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 1 m (3 ft 3 3 / 8 in) between you and your subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focuson a subject as close as 1 cm ( 3 / 8 in). • Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is gr...
Page 25 - Using the LCD Screen; Opening and closing the LCD screen
25 E Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Screen Slide the LCD panel OPEN button andopen the panel by pulling it away fromthe camcorder. This automaticallyswitches the LCD screen on and theviewfinder off. To close the LCDpanel, press the upper right corner untilit clicks securely closed. When youclose...
Page 26 - Adjusting the LCD screen; You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.; About the LCD Screen; it flat against the side of the camcorder.
26 E Mastering the Basics Adjusting the LCD screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. BRIGHTNESS•• DISP.SET UP – + ( 39) Open the menu and select DISP.SET UP from the menu. Then selectBRIGHTNESS, adjust the level with the selector dial and close themenu. A bar showing the level appears...
Page 27 - • These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder.; Allowing the subject to monitor recording; • You can choose the display style,
27 E Mastering the Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECT • These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder. The indicators that appear in the LCD display when MIRROR isturned on: Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that itfaces the same direction as the len...
Page 28 - Playing Back a Cassette; Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY; • The power indicator lights up.
28 E Mastering the Basics Playing Back a Cassette You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder alsoplays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 31). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up. • When you’re usi...
Page 29 - Other playback modes; ae
29 E Mastering the Basics Playback pause Press the a a (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the e e (play) button. The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes’ playback pause. Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 11.5 time...
Page 30 - Reverse Playback
30 E Mastering the Basics Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/ 4a button during normal forward playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward playback. • The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 2 minutes of paused reverse playback....
Page 31 - Using the headphones; of the AV/headphones terminal through the menu (
31 E Mastering the Basics Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial.• Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume.• A bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. It disappears in 4 seconds. • You can turn off the volume completely by tur...
Page 32 - Connections for Playback on a TV Screen; Power off all devices before starting the connections.; Switching the AV/headphone terminal
32 E Mastering the Basics Connections for Playback on a TV Screen You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back yourrecordings. You will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( 11). Power off all devices before starting the connections. See your TV or VCR instruction ma...
Page 33 - Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal; VIDEO
33 E Mastering the Basics If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S (S1)-video) AV MIC AUDIO (L /MONO) AUDIO (R) VIDEO • Connect the PC-A10 SCART adapter to the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal.• Connect the camcorder to the adapter. Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. C...
Page 34 - AUDIO terminal
34 E Mastering the Basics • Use the optional S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals. Connect thewhite plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect ...
Page 35 - white plug to the white audio terminal; television to VIDEO.
35 E Mastering the Basics If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals • Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow vi...
Page 36 - Tips for Making Better Videos; Composition; • Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no; Holding the camcorder
36 E Mastering the Basics Tips for Making Better Videos Composition The most important element in the scene does not have tobe in the centre. For a more interesting picture, try toposition your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leavesome space on the side of the frame that the subject isfacing ...
Page 37 - Picture angle
37 E Mastering the Basics Picture angle Camcorder moves Close-up Instead of zooming while recording, tryto choose your picture angle before youbegin. A good way to tell a story withvideo is to begin with a long shot thatestablishes the situation, and then movein with medium shots and close-ups tosho...
Page 38 - Searching and Reviewing While Recording; to record pause mode.; Record search; • The + button plays the recording forwards and the – button plays it
38 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching and Reviewing While Recording When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to playback the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically torecord pause mode. You can quickly make sure that a scene has recorde...
Page 39 - Using the Menus; There are 2 main menus:; Selecting from the Menus; • The submenu appears.; Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired function.
39 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus whichappear in the display. There are 2 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 40) PLAY MENU (MV500i :VCR MENU) ( 42) 2 CAM. MENU 2 PLAY MENU (MV500i :VCR MENU) POWER CAMERA PLAY(VCR...
Page 40 - List of Menus; Using the Full; Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired setting.
Turn to appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function. 2 CAM. MENU Set the POWER switch to . There are 4 submenus. CAMERA CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 List of Menus 40 E Using the Full Range of Features 6. Press the selector d...
Page 41 - Camera set up submenu; VCR set up submenu; Return; Display set up submenu; Return; System submenu; Return
41 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••72 × IMAGE S. ••ON 16:9••••••••OFF WHITE BAL.••AUTO RETURN q e t w r y q Camera set up submenu q Shutter speed......................... 66 w Digital zoom ......................... 23 e Image stabilizer...
Page 43 - Using the Wireless Controller; Inserting batteries
43 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller canoperate the camcorder from a distanceof up to 5 m (16 feet). Point it at thecamcorder’s remote sensor while youpress the buttons. There are some functions that cannot beoperated without the wirele...
Page 44 - To turn the remote sensor off:; • The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds.; Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller.; When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode)
44 E Using the Full Range of Features To prevent interference from otherCanon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensormodes and an off setting. The wirelesscontroller and the camcorder have to beset to the same mode in order to becompatible. To turn the remote sensor off: Op...
Page 45 - If your wireless controller isn’t working:; Change the mode again if necessary.
45 E Using the Full Range of Features If your wireless controller isn’t working: Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the samemode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other thanthe REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. The camcorder’s ...
Page 46 - Setting the Date and Time; Setting the time zone/daylight saving time; • If you are now in daylight saving time, select the time zone with the
46 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose todisplay or hide it during playback ( 71). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install thebackup battery before you begin ( 1...
Page 48 - • The year display starts to flash.; Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year. Press the; and time again from the start.; Setting the clock; Date and time display
48 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET. • The year display starts to flash. 3. Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year. Press the dial in to move to another part of the display. • Once you move from the year, the next part of the ...
Page 49 - Taking Still Pictures; Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it:
49 E Using the Full Range of Features Taking Still Pictures You can record still pictures like a photograph. The camcorder records the pictureand sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted.Also, starting your shooting with a still photo makes it easy to find the beginn...
Page 50 - Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture.; disappears from the display.
50 E Using the Full Range of Features 2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture. • The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” to the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camcorder alsorecords the sound, and the display shows the sti...
Page 51 - Turning the Image Stabilizer Off; • The
51 E Using the Full Range of Features Turning the Image Stabilizer Off MENU MENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeableduring telephoto recording. However, the MV500/MV500i’s image stabilizerallows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. To tur...
Page 52 - Using the Various Recording Programs; the program selector to the; Availability of functions in each recording program
52 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Various Recording Programs The camcorder provides you with a choice of 8 recording programs. They usedifferent combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure andother functions to match the recording situation.• For simple point-and...
Page 53 - Slide the program selector to; • The program will appear in the display.; Setting the program AE mode
53 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in to display the program menu. 3. Turn the selector dial to move the arrow up or down the display. 4. Press the selector dial in to select the desired program. • The program will a...
Page 54 - Auto; Portrait; Spotlight
54 E Using the Full Range of Features The simplest way to use the camcorder is withthe program selector set to the [ position. The camcorder will take care of focus, exposure andother adjustments, leaving you free to point andshoot. Easy Recording Sports This program is useful for recording high-spe...
Page 55 - Low Light; • Though subjects can be shot brightly, picture; Night
55 E Using the Full Range of Features Use this program in places where thebackground is so bright that the subject appearsunderexposed in the display — a sunny beach orski resort, for example. You may notice someshudder when recording moving subjects. Sand & Snow SAND&SNOW Low Light This pro...
Page 56 - Using Digital Effects; Availability of digital effects in PLAY (VCR) playback modes
56 E Using the Full Range of Features Using Digital Effects Use the camcorder’s digital effects for more interesting productions. • Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black( 57). Fade Trigger, Vertical Wipe, Horizontal Wipe, Mosaic Fade* • Effects: Add flavour to your recor...
Page 57 - When you end a; Faders; When you end; Horizontal Wipe (WIPE
57 E Using the Full Range of Features Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Wipe (WIPE ) Mosaic Fade (M. FADE) * When you start recording, the picturebegins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen. When you end a scene, the image is...
Page 58 - Effects; Black and White
58 E Using the Full Range of Features Effects Art (ART) Adds a paint-like effect,calledsolarization, tothe image. Sepia (SEPIA) Makes amonochromeimage with abrownish tint. Black and White (BLK & WHT) Makes theimage black andwhite. Mosaic (MOSAIC) Blurs the imageby enlarging thesize of somepixels...
Page 59 - buttons on the wireless controller; Operating faders; • You return to the digital effects menu.; Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu.; • The name of your selected fader flashes in the display.
59 E Using the Full Range of Features Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or thewireless controller. Pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the wireless controller correspond to turning the selector dial up and down, and pressing the SET buttoncorresponds to pressing the...
Page 60 - Operating effects; Select effect; If you’re in CAMERA mode:
60 E Using the Full Range of Features Operating effects Sound records/plays back normally.When operating effects in CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is setto Q . 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT | , FADER and EFFECT appear. 2. Select EFFECT....
Page 61 - Audio Recording; • “16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds.; External microphone
61 E Using the Full Range of Features Audio Recording To switch to the 16-bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP.Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to “16 bit” and close the menu. • “16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds. Notes: • For details on adding new sound, see p. 88.•...
Page 62 - • WS; Wind screen; meters to avoid electromagnetic inerference.
62 E Using the Full Range of Features To turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then selectWIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu. • WS O is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen on. Notes: • The wind screen can be used for audio dubbing with the built-in microphone in P...
Page 63 - Setting the Self-Timer; self-timer button on the body of the camcorder; • SELF-T disappears from the display when recording begins.; Press a PHOTO button on the camcorder body or the wireless; countdown is complete. The
63 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Self-Timer 1. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camcorder or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller. • SELF-T appears in the display.• To have the subject monitor recording, rotate the LCD panel 180° ( 27). 2. Press the start/s...
Page 64 - • To cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the
64 E Using the Full Range of Features • The camcorder takes the picture for approximately 6 seconds. • If you’re in CAMERA mode, the camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording. Notes: • To cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button. • To cancel the ...
Page 65 - Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level.; Ajusting AE Shift
65 E Using the Full Range of Features P P AE SHIFT By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lightenor darken the image slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit,overexposed scenes. Make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the selector dial in a...
Page 66 - Make sure the camcorder is set to the; TAPE; slower; Setting the Shutter Speed
66 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO from the program menu. 3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. 4. Select SHUTTER. 5. Press the selector dial in to select the desired shutter speed. 6. Cl...
Page 67 - Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds
67 E Using the Full Range of Features Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, do not shoot the sun directly. Recommended shutter speeds when shooting: • People doing outdoor sports such as golf or tennis • Moving cars or trains or o...
Page 68 - Manual focus; Focus lock; Adjusting Focus Manually
68 E Using the Full Range of Features FOCUS Manual focus Use the selector dial to set the focus. • Turn the selector dial downward to move the focus farther away. • Turn the selector dial upwards to bring the focus nearer. Notes: • You cannot adjust the focus without the e mark before M.FOCUS in the...
Page 69 - appears in the display when you set the white balance to; b) To set the white balance yourself, point the camcorder at a white; you have finished setting the white balance.; Setting the White Balance
69 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. 3. Select WHITE BAL. 4. a) For the indoor, outdoor or auto settings, press the selector dial in to choose the setting. • T / U appears in the display when you s...
Page 70 - Subjects with one dominant colour, such as sky, sea or forest
70 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the white balance manually will probably work betterthan auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant colour, such as sky, sea or forest Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or me...
Page 71 - • Press it once to display, once more to hide it.
71 E Using the Full Range of Features During PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while thecamcorder is in play, slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverseplayback, forward and reverse × 2 playback. Press the DATA CODE but...
Page 72 - Setting the data code; Camera data; • The data code will read “– – –” in the following situations:; Possible data code combinations:
72 E Using the Full Range of Features You can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposuresettings) in cassette data codes. DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME DISP.SET UP ( 39) Setting the data code Date/Time Camera data Date/Time & Camera data Time Date & Time Date DATA CODE D/TIME ...
Page 73 - • When 6SEC.DATE is turned on but DISPLAYS (
73 E Using the Full Range of Features Six-second auto date The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day ifthe tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds whenyou start playback and have the data code turned off. The 6-second auto date will...
Page 74 - Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date
74 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on atape (photo search) or between different days or areas of recording (date search)on a tape. 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose bet...
Page 75 - Returning to a Pre-Marked Position; Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller; RTN
75 E Using the Full Range of Features Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return tofollowing playback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you want to return to later. • The ti...
Page 76 - Editing; Editing to a VCR; Preparations
76 E Editing 1. 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 set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO.• Turn on the VCR, and set its input selector to LINE. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in record pause...
Page 77 - Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment; • Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional) with the side of the; images on the tape that is being recorded to.; Dubbing
77 E Editing Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy andtransfer data digitally, with virtually no generation loss in image and soundquality. MV500 Side with arrow : Signal flow 1. Connect the camcorder and the other digital device...
Page 78 - Connect the camcorder and the other digital device.
78 E Editing REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT MV500i The MV500i is equipped with the DV Recording function. Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy andtransfer dat...
Page 79 - • The camcorder enters record pause mode.
79 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor t...
Page 80 - Concerning copyrighting
80 E Editing Concerning copyrighting Copyright precaution Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as sometelevision programmes are copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of these materialsmay violate copyright protection laws. Copyright signals When playing back:If you try ...
Page 81 - “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 32.; cable when doing analog line-in recording.
81 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R REC SEARCH REC SEARCH REW PLAY REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW – / FOCUS AE SHIFT S AV MIC 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. 2. Prepare the device. • Set the TV/Video selector on the television to Video. ...
Page 82 - • You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD.
82 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. • S-video and AV IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals.• The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Star...
Page 84 - Turning the analog-digital converter on; DV OUT, set it to ON and close the; • For normal use, set AV
84 E Editing Turning the analog-digital converter on AV DV OUT•••OFF VCR SET UP ( 39) P L AY ( V C R ) To turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and selectVCR SET UP. Then select AV \ DV OUT, set it to ON and close the menu. Caution: • For normal use, set AV \ \ DV OUT to OFF through th...
Page 85 - Recording Over Existing Scenes — AV Insert Editing (MV500i only); Make sure the AV/headphone terminal is set to AV through the menu (
85 E Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes — AV Insert Editing (MV500i only) You can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre-recorded tape using the MV500i’s analog line-in or DV in terminals. Originalvideo and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio. REW PLAY F...
Page 86 - Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and load a; Example recording from a VCR
86 E Editing Preparations The tape in the MV500i: When using the MV500i’s AV insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SPmode. If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in LP mode on the tape,recording will stop. The playback tape: Use only tapes without non-recorded portions.I...
Page 88 - Audio Dubbing; any cables to the MIC terminal.; To connect an external microphone:
88 E Editing Audio Dubbing Notes: • When you add sound using the built-in microphone make sure not to connect any cables to the MIC terminal. • To use your TV to monitor video, connect the S-video terminal ( 34) or the AV terminal (use only the video plug) to your TV. You can monitor the soundwith h...
Page 89 - Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then press
89 E Editing Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camcorder when dubbing audioor preparing to dub audio. 1. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then press the PAUSE button. • You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functio...
Page 90 - To connect other audio equipment:
90 E Editing OUTPUT AUDIO L R AV MIC - For MV500i (For MV500, 88). You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audioproducts (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external microphone (MIC. IN). Theoriginal sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that haveb...
Page 92 - Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then press
92 E Editing 4. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then press the PAUSE button. • You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playbackmode. • The camcorder becomes set to playbac...
Page 93 - Setting the Audio Mix; • To simply choose STEREO1, STEREO2 or MIX/FIXED, make sure your
93 E Editing Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST-2 POWER CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set theaudio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound,dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the ba...
Page 94 - Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select OUTPUT CH,
94 E Editing When 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 tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close the ...
Page 95 - household power socket using the power adapter.; Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable
95 E Editing By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DVterminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transferimages taken with the camcorder to your PC.• While connected, it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power s...
Page 96 - Preparing the Camcorder; Adjust the viewfinder
96 E Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder • Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Extend the viewfinder straight out, thenadjust the viewfinder focusing lever tosuit your eyesight. • Rotate the viewfinder to an angle that allows you to view comfortably. Storethe camcorder with the viewfinder f...
Page 97 - • For extra security and portability, attach; Attach the shoulder strap
97 E Additional Information • For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before using thecamcorder. • Pass the ends through the attachment bars and adjust the length as shown. Attach the shoulder strap #5_ MV500/MV500i__E(96-121) 2/6/02 14:19 Page 97 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Ma...
Page 98 - Notes on Using the Batteries; Charging and recording times
98 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of lea...
Page 99 - When to recharge; • When the power is completely exhausted,; How much power is left?; Always attach the terminal cover.; • Do not allow any metal objects to; Keep the terminals clean.
99 E Additional Information When to recharge You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike aconventional battery pack, it does not have to be fully discharged first. However,as the battery pack will naturally discharge itself over time, it is best to charge itthe same...
Page 100 - Treat the battery pack with care.; Installing the backup battery
100 E Additional Information DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).• Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures greater than 60°C (140°F). Do not leave it near a heater, or inside a car in hot weather, for example. • Do not try to disassemble or...
Page 101 - Maintenance; form on the lens and internal parts (; Cautions
101 E Additional Information Maintenance Avoid high temperatures and high humidity. • Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather, for example.• Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment.• Do not take the camcorder into a humid room. Avoid sudden changes in temperature. •...
Page 102 - Viewfinder
102 E Additional Information Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate the viewfinder upwards. Remove theviewfinder protect cover and clean byinserting a cotton bud. When finished,return it flush with the camcorder. • The viewfinder screen scratches easily. Take care when cleaning. LCD • Clea...
Page 103 - Power sources; Using the camcorder abroad; Video heads; • When mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture,
103 E Additional Information Power sources • You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plugadapters for overseas use. TV pl...
Page 104 - Condensation; Protecting the camcorder from condensation; When a cold room is heated rapidly
104 E Additional Information Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to awarm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage boththe tape and the camcorder. Condensation may become a problem: When the camcorder is taken from an air-...
Page 105 - Troubleshooting; Cause and/or what to do about it
105 E Additional Information Troubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder.Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the pagenumbers in parentheses for more information. Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if yo...
Page 106 - Problem
106 E Additional Information Problem ? Some/all of the digital effects don’twork. ? The e e (play) button doesn’t work. ? There’s a bright stripe on thescreen. ? The playback picture is rough(with mosaic-like noise). Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will...
Page 107 - Miscellaneous
107 E Additional Information • AV/PHONES is not set to AV in the menu ( 32). • AV \ DV OUT (Analog-digital converter) is not set to OFF in themenu ( 83). • The video heads need cleaning ( 103). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn’t set to VIDEO ( 33-35). • The speaker has been turned off with the ...
Page 109 - Optional Accessories; BP-500 Series Battery Packs; usual when the tele-converter is attached.
109 E Additional Information Optional Accessories CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car BatteryCable Kit Connect the car battery cable to poweryour camcorder or recharge battery packson the move. The car battery cable plugsinto your car’s cigarette lighter socket andruns off a 12-24 V DC negative groundbattery....
Page 110 - Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000; terminal of a Canon camcorder, it; VL-10Li Battery Video Light; • Charge the BP-900 Series battery packs
110 E Additional Information This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When youuse Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brandaccessories or products bearing the same mark. C A N ON GEN U IN E V ID E O AC CE SS O R Y SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with paddedcompart...
Page 111 - Screen Displays; the displays do not disappear when displaying an index screen.; For instructions on how to hook the camcorder up to your TV, see p. 32.; Turning off the LCD screen displays
111 E Additional Information Screen Displays To display the date and time, press theDATA CODE button. See also p. 71. Press the wireless controller’s TVSCREEN button or turn TV SCREENon through the menu to see the otherdisplays on the TV screen. (Thedisplays appear white on-screen.) Theywill not be ...
Page 114 - Recording reminder; • The camcorder will turn itself off if; Time Code; Speaker
114 E Additional Information Recording reminder When you start recording, thecamcorder counts from 0SEC to10SEC. Shots which are shorter thanten seconds may be difficult to editlater. On the other hand, if you are notplanning to edit the recording,remember that a shot which does notcontain action sh...
Page 115 - Caution phrases
115 E Additional Information Appears as a warningto protect the tape andalso whencondensation isdetected. Remove thetape as soon aspossible after thecamcorder hasdisplayed the caution. Refer to p.80 Refer to p.80, p.81 orp.83 Appears when you tryto do audio dubbingor AV insert (MV500ionly) on a tape...
Page 117 - Specifications; Videocassettes bearing the
117 E Additional Information Specifications MV500/MV500i Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while recording with the AF turned on): 3.1 W (Using viewfinder), 3.9 W (Using LCD screen) Television system: CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL colour signal Video recording system: 2 ro...
Page 118 - Index
118 E Additional Information Index 16:9, 21 Å Abroad, Using the Camcorder, 103Accessories, 5, 109Adapter, AC, 11-13,15AE Programs, 52AE Shift, 65Analog-digital converter, 83Analog line-in, 81Audio Dubbing, 88Audio Mix, 93Audio Mode, 61Audio Output, 93Audio Recording and Playback, 61, 93 Audio/Video ...
Page 119 - Optional Accessories, 109
119 E Additional Information ˆ Night, 55 Ø Optional Accessories, 109 ∏ Pause, Record, 18PC Connection, 95Photo Search, 74Playback, 28Playback Connection, 32Playback Pause, 29Portrait, 54Power Adapter, 11-13, 15Powering Your Camcorder, 11Pre-Marked Position, 75Preparing the Camcorder, 96Problems, 105...
Page 120 - Menu at a Glance; Function
120 E Additional Information Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder’s menu. Functions are listedalphabetically. Digital zoom CAM.SET UP Function Then select it from this submenu and set. 16:9 effect CAM.SET UP 6-sec. Date DISP.SET UP Audio dub* VCR SET UP Audio mode VC...
Page 121 - Shutter speed
121 E Additional Information Shutter speed Time zone/DST TV screen White balance Wind screen SYSTEM CAM.SET UP DISP.SET UP CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP Function Then select it from this submenu and set. First make sure the camera is set to... CAMERA P L AY ( V C R ) * MV500i only #5_ MV500/MV500i__E(96-121...
Page 122 - DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER; Instruction Manual; PAL
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