Page 2 - Important Usage Instructions
2 E Intr oduction 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 APPRO...
Page 3 - Operating Steps and Reference Guide; MV5i MC; Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual
3 E Introduction Operating Steps and Reference Guide MV5i MC Digital Video Camcorder MV5i MC Instruction Manual Mastering the Basics Using the Full Range of Features Editing Using the Memory Card Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual Installing the Software Connecting the Camcorder to a Com...
Page 4 - Finding Your Way Around the; Contents; Introduction
4 E Intr oduction Important Usage Instructions ....................2 Operating Steps and Reference Guide ......3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............7 Introducing the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC ....8 Finding Your Way Around the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC ..........................9 ~ Preparations ~ Powering Yo...
Page 5 - Using a Memory Card
5 E Introduction : Reference page numbers : Functions that can be operated from the body of the camcorder : Functions that can be operated from the wireless controller : Supplementary notes for camcorder operation ` : Operation confirmation beeps ( 22) • Capital letters are used to refer to settings...
Page 6 - Switch Positions by Operating Modes; Operating Mode
6 E Intr oduction Switch Positions by Operating Modes Operating Mode POWER switch TAPE/CARD switch CAMERA CAMERA TAPE PLAY (VCR) PLAY (VCR) TAPE CARD CAMERA CAMERA CARD CARD PLAY (VCR) PLAY (VCR) CARD MV5i MC MV5i MC MV5i MC * Available functions vary depending on the operating mode. It is indicated...
Page 7 - Thank you for Choosing a Canon; Getting started; • When connecting the camcorder to
7 E Introduction Thank you for Choosing a Canon Your camcorder is supplied with thefollowing accessories: WL-D74 WL-D77 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries Lens cap and lens capcord STV-250N StereoVideo Cable PC-A10 SCARTAdapter (Europe, Asia) Lithium button batteryCR1616 CA-PS700 CompactPower Adap...
Page 8 - optical zoom and
8 E Intr oduction Introducing the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC You can record still imageslike photographs only bypressing the photo button. Still Images 10 × Optical Zoom (200 × Digital Zoom) Memory Card MV5i MC You can record still images and movies ontoa SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard.Still images from the...
Page 9 - Finding Your Way Around the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC
9 E Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC Speaker (p. 31) LCD screen (p. 25) BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 15) Memory card compartment cover (p. 107) Battery attachment unit (p. 15) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 25) D.EFFECTS SELECT button (p. 65) D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button...
Page 12 - Powering Your Camcorder; Provide power from a household power socket; or; Charge a battery pack; move the adapter away from the TV or the aerial cable.; Connecting the camcorder to a household power socket
12 E Mastering the Basics Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from a household power socket 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...
Page 13 - CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter
13 E Mastering the Basics Specifications Power supply 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 0.32A Rated output 7.4 V DC, 2.0 A Operating temperature range 0°C - 40°C (32°F- 104°F) Dimensions 112 × 29 × 45mm (4 3 / 8 × 1 1 / 8 × 1 3 / 4 in) Weight 186g (6 1 / 2 oz) (without power cable) Weight and dimensions are ap...
Page 14 - Charging the battery pack; press and slide the battery pack into the charger to set it in place.
14 E Mastering the Basics Charging the battery pack Your battery pack has been partially charged before it left the factory. It shouldhave enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly.Charge the battery pack fully using the Battery Charger CB-2LTE if you want itto power the ...
Page 15 - CB-2LTE Battery Charger; Press the BATT. RELEASE button and remove the battery.
15 E Mastering the Basics Specifications Power supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz,0.17A (100V) – 0.10A (240V) Rated output 8.4V DC, 0.5A Operating temperature range 0°C - 40°C (32°F- 104°F) Dimensions 91 × 29.5 × 56 mm (3 5 / 8 × 1 1 / 8 × 2 1 / 4 in) Weight 82 g (2 7 / 8 oz) (without power cable) Weigh...
Page 16 - Loading a Cassette; Make sure that you have attached a power source.; seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically.; mark on the compartment until it clicks, and wait; 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 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 auto...
Page 17 - Protecting tapes from accidental erasure; mark flashes; 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 a protected cassette, “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASUREPR...
Page 18 - Recording Movies onto a Tape; Before you start recording
18 E Mastering the Basics Recording Movies onto a Tape Have you completed the following steps?• Attaching a power source ( 12). • Removing the lens cap ( 150). • Fastening the grip belt ( 150). • Choosing the display: viewfinder ( 150) or LCD screen ( 25). Note: • When you’re using the viewfinder, f...
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.
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 ( 57). 4. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording. • ...
Page 20 - Changing the Recording Mode; during playback and the time code may not be written correctly.
20 E Mastering the Basics Changing the Recording Mode You can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends thetape usage by 1.5 times. To change to LP mode, open the menu, select VCR SET UP, REC MODEand set it to LP. Notes: • Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tap...
Page 22 - in the; Confirmation/Warning beeps; TAPE CAMERA menu or CARD CAMERA menu and close the menu.; Demonstration mode; power, load a cassette or insert a memory card.; CARD CAMERA
22 E Mastering the Basics The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when youturn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before thecamcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon an...
Page 23 - Magnifies the camcorder’s zoom range by up to 20; Zooming
23 E Mastering the Basics 40 × /200 × digital zoom ( card 30 × ) MV5i MC Magnifies the camcorder’s zoom range by up to 20 × in TAPE CAMERA mode. The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and outbetween 1 × and 200 × magnification — the camcorder automatically switches betwe...
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. Close the LCD paneluntil it clicks securely closed. Whenyou close the LCD panel, the LCDscreen au...
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 - Allowing the subject to monitor recording; • You can choose the display style,
27 E Mastering the Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECT The indicators that appear in the LCD display when LCD MIRRORis turned on: Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that itfaces the same direction as the lens,you can watch yourself duringrecording or let your subject mon...
Page 28 - Playing Back a Tape; Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY; • The power indicator lights up.
28 E Mastering the Basics Playing Back a Tape 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 using t...
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 (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 times ...
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. Forward × 2 Playback Press the × 2 button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return...
Page 31 - of the AV/headphones terminal through the menu (; Using the headphones
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 ( 12). 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) 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. Connect ...
Page 34 - AUDIO terminal
34 E Mastering the 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 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 the yello...
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; Press and release the; to record pause mode.; Record search; • The + button plays the recording forwards and the – button plays it; Release the button when you find the point where you want to start; • The camcorder returns to record pause mode.
38 E Using the Full Rang e 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 been r...
Page 39 - Using the Menus; PLAY MENU
39 E Using the Full Rang e 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 ( 41) PLAY MENU ( 42) ( : VCR MENU) The MV5i MC has 2 additional menus: C.CAM. MENU Card Camera Menu ( 4...
Page 40 - • The submenu appears.; Selecting from the Menus
40 E Using the Full Rang e of Features TV SCREEN SET MENU 2, 11 3-10 1. Turn the POWER switch ( : and the TAPE/CARD switch) to the desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 3. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu. 4. Press the SET button to select. • Th...
Page 41 - Card mix submenu; List of Menus
41 E Using the Full Rang e of Features CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••40 × IMAGE S. ••ON 16:9••••••••OFF WHITE BAL.••AUTO SELF-TIMER RETURN e t u o r y i CARD MIX 101-0143 1/50 MIX TYPE••••CARD CHROMA MIX LEVEL••• IMAGE SELECT SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE q w – + – + Turn to ap...
Page 42 - VCR set up submenu
42 E Using the Full Rang e of Features DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• LCD MIRROR••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF CARD ACCESS•ON DEMO MODE•••ON RETURN – + !5 !7 !9 @1 !6 !8 @0 e VCR set up submenu !0 Recording mode.................... 20 !1 Wind screen .......................... 70 ...
Page 43 - Audio dubbing; Card set up submenu; Card operations submenu; Return; Display set up submenu; Return
43 E Using the Full Rang e of Features PLAY MENU, cont. q VCR set up submenu q Recording mode.................... 20 w Output channel.................... 104 e Audio dubbing 101 r Wind screen .......................... 70 t Audio mode .......................... 69 y AV or headphones....................
Page 44 - Camera set up submenu
44 E Using the Full Rang e of Features C.CAM MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE STITCH AST CAM.SET UP CARD SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 7 6 2 C. CAM MENU CARD CAMERA MV5i MC q To stitch assist mode w To camera set up submenu e To card set up submenu r To VCR set up submenu t To displ...
Page 46 - -1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image)
46 E Using the Full Rang e of Features q -1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image) q Copy from card to tape ......... 144 w Erase all print marks ........... 130 e Image erase ......................... 131 r Format ................................. 145 t Return q -2 Card operatio...
Page 47 - System submenu
47 E Using the Full Rang e of Features r System submenu !7 Wireless controller ................ 49 !8 Tally Lamp ............................ 19 !9 Beep ...................................... 22 @0 Time zone/Daylight saving time............. 51 @1 Date/time set ......................... 53 @2 Return...
Page 48 - Using the Wireless Controller; Inserting batteries
48 E Using the Full Rang e 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. The tally lamp lights up to let youknow that the camcorder is in ...
Page 49 - 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.; OFF; When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode)
49 E Using the Full Rang e 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: O...
Page 50 - If your wireless controller isn’t working:; Change the mode again if necessary.; Turning off the tally lamp; You may therefore decide to turn it off.
50 E Using the Full Rang e 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 51 - 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
51 E Using the Full Rang e 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 ( 80). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install thebackup battery before you begin ( ...
Page 53 - • The year display starts to flash.; Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year. Press the; time again from the start.; Setting the clock; Date and time display
53 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET and the press the SET button. • The year display starts to flash. 3. Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year. Press the SET button to move to another part of the display. • Once you move fro...
Page 54 - Recording Still Images onto a Tape; : Copy still images automatically to a memory card (; Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it:; flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the
54 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Recording Still Images onto a Tape You can record still images like photographs. The camcorder records the pictureand sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. : Copy still images automatically to a memory card ( 143) for transf...
Page 55 - Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image.
55 E Using the Full Rang e of Features • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 159), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display. Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manuallywith the selector dial. • If you are usi...
Page 56 - Turning the Image Stabilizer Off; The images stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode.; • The
56 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Turning the Image Stabilizer Off With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeableduring telephoto recording. However, the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC’s image stabilizerallows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification.• The images...
Page 57 - Using the Various Recording Programs; the program selector to the; Availability of functions in each recording program
57 E Using the Full Rang e 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-an...
Page 58 - Slide the program selector to; • The program will appear in the display.; Setting the program AE mode
58 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the SET button to display the program menu. 3. Turn the selector dial to move the arrow up or down the display. 4. Press the SET button to select the desired program. • The program will appear in th...
Page 59 - Auto; Portrait; Spotlight
59 E Using the Full Rang e 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-sp...
Page 60 - Low Light; • Though subjects can be shot brightly, picture; Night; : You cannot use the Night recording program in CARD CAMERA mode.
60 E Using the Full Rang e 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 pr...
Page 61 - Using Digital Effects; Availability of digital effects by mode; Faders
61 E Using the Full Rang e 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( 62). Fade Trigger, Wipe, Corner, Jump, Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam, Tide Effects: Add flavour to your ...
Page 63 - The image; White stripes
63 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Puzzle (PUZZLE) Zigzag (ZIGZAG) The image appears in 16 pieces. The pieces move around until the puzzle is solved. The image divides into 16 pieces. Thepieces move around anddisappear. Faders The image appears in zigzag from the top of the screen. White stripes...
Page 64 - Effects; Black and White; : In CARD CAMERA mode, only Black and White can
64 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Effects Black and White (BLK & WHT) The image becomesblack and white. Art (ART) The imagebecomes like apaint(solarization). Ball (BALL) The imagebecomes a ball. Cube (CUBE) The image becomes acube and rotates. Wave (WAVE) Both ends of theimage sway in waves...
Page 65 - Operating faders; • You return to the digital effects menu.
65 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder orthe wireless controller. SET D.EFFECTS ON/OFF MENU Operating faders Sound and image fade together.When operating faders in TAPE CAMERA mode, make sure the program selectoris set to Q . ...
Page 66 - Operating effects; * Make sure the program selector is set to; Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to open the digital effects
66 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Operating effects Sound records/plays back normally. * Make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT | , FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear. 2. Select EFFECT. • The settings appear. ...
Page 67 - Using the Multi-Image Screen; Operating the multi-image screen
67 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 4 images 9 images 16 images Divides your display image into 4, 9 or 16 smaller images with the Image Capturefeature. With this feature, the camcorder captures the current scene being shot orreplayed. Choose the transition speed — manual, fast (every 4 frames), ...
Page 69 - Audio Recording; • “16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds.; External microphone
69 E Using the Full Rang e 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. 97....
Page 70 - • WS; Wind screen; meters to avoid electromagnetic interference.
70 E Using the Full Rang e 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 ...
Page 71 - Setting the Self-Timer; Open the menu, select VCR SET UP and set the SELF-TIMER to; countdown is complete. The
71 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Setting the Self-Timer 1. Open the menu, select VCR SET UP and set the SELF-TIMER to ON or press 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...
Page 72 - mode after recording to a tape.
72 E Using the Full Rang e of Features • The camcorder takes the still image for approximately 6 seconds. • If you’re in TAPE CAMERA mode, the camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording to a tape. If you’re in CARD CAMERA mode, the image that has been recorded appears after recording ont...
Page 73 - Adjusting AE Shift; Press the SET button and select any recording program other than
73 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Adjusting AE Shift 2 1,3 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 SET b...
Page 74 - Make sure the camcorder is set to the; Only shutter speeds up to 1/250 are available when using a memory; CARD; TAPE; slower; Setting the Shutter Speed
74 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the SET button and choose AUTO from the program menu. 3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. 4. Select SHUTTER. 5. Press the SET button to select the desired shutter speed. • Only shutter s...
Page 75 - Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds
75 E Using the Full Rang e 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 ...
Page 76 - Adjusting Focus Manually; Press the FOCUS button to turn the autofocus off.
76 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Adjusting Focus Manually The camcorder focuses automatically. All you have to do is point and the subjectin the centre of the screen will usually be in sharp focus. It may happen that asubject is not suitable for autofocus. Use the manual focusing function to a...
Page 77 - 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
77 E Using the Full Rang e 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 SET button to choose the setting. • T / U appears in the display when you set th...
Page 78 - Subjects with one dominant colour, such as sky, sea or forest
78 E Using the Full Rang e 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 m...
Page 79 - Movies played back from a memory card cannot be enlarged.; Move the image up and down; and down to move the image down.; Enlarging the Image during Playback
79 E Using the Full Rang e of Features You can enlarge the image by 2 times during TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode (: and CARD PLAY (VCR) mode). You can also move the image up, down, to theright or left.• Movies played back from a memory card cannot be enlarged. 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. • The image is ...
Page 80 - • Press it once to display, once more to hide it.
80 E Using the Full Rang e of Features During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden whilethe camcorder 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 CO...
Page 81 - Setting the data code; Camera data; • The data code will read “– – –” in the following situations:; Possible data code combinations for tapes:
81 E Using the Full Rang e of Features You can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposuresettings) in the data code. 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 (tape only) ...
Page 82 - • When 6SEC.DATE is turned on but DISPLAYS (
82 E Using the Full Rang e 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 wil...
Page 83 - Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date
83 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still images recorded anywhere on a tape(photo search) or between different days or areas of recording (date search) on atape. 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose betw...
Page 84 - Returning to a Pre-Marked Position; Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller; RTN
84 E Using the Full Rang e 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 t...
Page 85 - Editing; and; Editing to a VCR; The; Preparations; LANC
85 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 86 - Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment; • Connect the CV-150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs; Dubbing from a Cassette with Digital Video Equipment
86 E Editing MV 5 Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal allows you to edit, copyand transfer data digitally, with virtually no loss in image and sound quality. 1. Connect the camcorder and the other digital device. • Connect the CV-15...
Page 87 - Connect the camcorder and the other digital device.; • Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the; Example dubbing to the camcorder
87 E Editing MV5i / MV5i MC REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 The MV5i and MV5i MC are equipped with the DV recording function. TheMV5i and MV5i MC are only available in certain areas.Digital video equipment fitted with the DV termin...
Page 88 - • The camcorder enters record pause mode.; Dubbing
88 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recorded tape 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 the p...
Page 89 - Concerning copyrighting
89 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 90 - “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 33.; Example recording from a VCR; Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
90 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R REW PLAY REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW – / 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. 2. Prepare the device. • Set the TV/Video selector on the television to Video. For further details, see “Connections for Play...
Page 91 - • You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD screen.
91 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recorded tape 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. Start pl...
Page 92 - Digitally Outputting Analog Video and
92 E Editing Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversionof recorded analog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant. Thedigital signals can be output to the other equipment with a DV terminal. Thecamcorder’s DV terminal works exclusively as an output t...
Page 93 - Turning the analog-digital converter on; DV OUT, set it to ON and close the; • For normal use, set AV
93 E Editing Turning the analog-digital converter on AV DV OUT•••OFF VCR.SET UP ( 39) 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. Cautions: • For normal use, set AV \ \ DV OUT to OFF through the menu. If it is...
Page 94 - Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing)
94 E Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing) MV5i/MV5i MC You can insert new scenes from your VCR or another camcorder onto your pre-recorded tape using the MV5i/MV5i MC’s analog line-in or DV in terminals.Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio. REW...
Page 95 - Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and load a
95 E Editing Preparations The tape in the MV5i/MV5i MC: When using the MV5i/MV5i MC’s AV insert function, only record to tapesrecorded in SP mode. 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-recorde...
Page 97 - Audio Dubbing; To connect an external microphone:; • When you add sound using the built-in microphone, make sure not to
97 E Editing Audio Dubbing MV 5 You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape with theinternal or an external microphone. The original sound will not be erased.For best results, add sound to tapes that have been recorded with thiscamcorder in SP mode with 12-bit sound. Dubbing will ...
Page 98 - Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then
98 E Editing Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camcorder when dubbingaudio or 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 99 - 03) when playing back a tape
99 E Editing Notes: • You cannot use the DV terminal while adding sound.• You might want to adjust the audio mix ( 103) when playing back a tape with added sound. • There may be a loss of sound quality if you add sound to a tape recorded on a camcorder other than the MV5. • After adding sound for 3 ...
Page 100 - To connect other audio equipment:
100 E Editing MV5i/MV5i MC OUTPUT AUDIO L R 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).The original sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes thathave been recorded with this ...
Page 101 - Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then
101 E Editing AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN VCR SET UP ( 39) REW PLAY FF REMOTE SET SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camcorder when dubbingaudio or preparing to dub audio. Preparations Dubbing Turn the camcorder’s ...
Page 102 - Press the PAUSE button (and start play on the other audio
102 E Editing 5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button. • AUDIO DUB. and appear on the display. 6. Press the PAUSE button (and start play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN). • Audio dubbing starts.• Direct your voice into the microphone.• changes to . 7. When you get to the point where you want to stop du...
Page 103 - Setting the Audio Mix; • To simply choose STEREO1, STEREO2 or MIX/FIXED, make sure your
103 E Editing Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST-2 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 balance between the two. • A...
Page 104 - Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select OUTPUT CH,
104 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 105 - household power socket using the power adapter.; and the specifications of your PC and its settings.; Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable
105 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 ...
Page 106 - Memory Card Introduction; Front; SD Memory Card SDC-8M; Back; Important; switch to OFF can result in data damage.
106 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC The camcorder can record, store and manage still images/movies on 2 types ofmemory cards: the SD Memory Card (supplied with the camcorder) or theMultiMediaCard (commercially available). The SD Memory Card has the protectswitch to protect your recordings from accid...
Page 107 - • When inserting the memory card, do not attempt to close the cover; Using a Memor
Inserting and removing the memory card 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. • When removing the memory card, make sure the card access indicator is off. 2. Open the memory card compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. 3. Insert or remove the memory card. • Push the memory card all the way in.• R...
Page 108 - • “640” appears in the display.; 20” and close the menu.; • “160” appears in the display.; Selecting the Image Size of Still Images and Movies; Selecting the Still Image Quality
108 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC To change the image quality, open the menu and select CARD SET UP. Thenselect SI QUALITY, set it to FINE or STANDARD, and close the menu. • The image quality may not differ between the settings depending on the still image. Image Size: Still image: 1024 × 768 pixe...
Page 109 - sometimes decrease by 2 images at once.; Card access display
Maximum Number of Still Images on an 8 MB Memory Card and Their FileSizes Maximum Recording Time of Movies on an 8 MB Memory Card and Their FileSizes * The actual number varies on the shooting conditions and subjects. Sample images already recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are to be included i...
Page 110 - RESET; File numbers; CONTINUOUS
110 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS CARD SET UP ( 39) To change the file numbering, open the menu and select CARD SETUP. Then select FILE NOS., set it to RESET and close the menu. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA MV5i MC CARD PLAY (VCR) MV5i MC 2 RESET Each time you insert a new ...
Page 111 - Turning off the shutter sound
111 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Turning off the shutter sound Makes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to amemory card. SHTR SOUND••ON CARD SET UP ( 39) To turn the shutter sound off, open the menu and select CARD SETUP. Then select SHTR SOUND, set it to OFF and...
Page 112 - Recording Still Images onto a Memory Card; remove the memory card. Doing so could result in data damage.; Press and hold the small button on the POWER switch and turn; other information appear in the display.; Press the PHOTO button halfway and hold it.; flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjust the
112 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Recording Still Images onto a Memory Card 1 2 4 3 You can record still images onto a memory card. In addition to the still imagesyou record directly onto the memory card, you can record images from a tape inthe camcorder, or images input via the DV terminal or AV ...
Page 113 - Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image.; PHOTO button fully down.
113 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC 4. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image. • F disappears from the display. The shutter sound sounds and simultaneously the display appears to close for an instant as if it were a shutter releasing. • The card access indicator flashes and the ...
Page 114 - Recording Still Images from a Tape; the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it.; still be recorded on the memory card appears in the display.; Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image to the; • The card access indicator flashes.
114 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Recording Still Images from a Tape 3 2 1 Record an image from a tape onto a memory card as still images. Toautomatically record multiple still images from a tape to a memory card, refer to“Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card” ( 143). • The still image’s ...
Page 115 - Connect the camcorder to the other device.; recorded onto the memory card.
115 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Recording Still Images from Other Devices (VCR, TV or Other Digital Camcorders) 1. Connect the camcorder to the other device. 2. Prepare the other device. 3. Load a memory into the camcorder. 4. Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD swi...
Page 116 - When the image you want to record appears in the display, press; appears in the display.; Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the; Recording
116 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC 1. Start playback on the other device. 2. When the image you want to record appears in the display, press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it. • The image appears as a still image in the display.• The number of images that can still be recorded on the memory...
Page 117 - Recording Movies onto a Memory Card; Doing so could result in data damage.; Turn the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch; • You can record up to 10 seconds in 320
117 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Recording Movies onto a Memory Card You can record movies onto a memory card. Transferring the movie to a PCallows you to view it on the PC or to attach it to your e-mail (please refer to theCANON DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK for detailed instructions).In addition ...
Page 118 - Recording Movies from a Tape; When the image you want to record appears in the display, press
118 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Recording Movies from a Tape You 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 recorded to the memory card. 1. Turn the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR). 2. Move the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE. 3. ...
Page 119 - onto the memory card.
119 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Recording Movies from Other Devices (VCR, TV or Other Digital Camcorders) You can record images from a VCR or TV connected through the S-terminal orAV terminal (analog line-in), as well as images from other digital camcordersconnected through the DV terminal onto ...
Page 120 - Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
120 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) You can merge separate images into one large panoramic scene using the suppliedsoftware (PhotoStitch) on a PC. You can shoot a subject that won’t fit into asingle frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later. ...
Page 121 - • The overlapped area should be set between 30 to 50% of the frame.
121 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Notes: • The overlapped area should be set between 30 to 50% of the frame. Discrepancies above and below the frame can be automatically compensated ifwithin 10%. • Make sure that no moving subject is included in the overlapping area.• Do not try to stitch images t...
Page 122 - Playing Back a Memory Card; There are 3 ways to view still images/movies:; One after the other automatically in order of recording
122 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Playing Back a Memory Card CARD SLIDE SHOW Play back and view still images/movies recorded on a memory card. (For detailson connecting to a TV, see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 32.)You can also enlarge the still images by 2 times while viewing (...
Page 123 - Single Image
123 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC ● Single Image 1. Turn the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR). 2. Move the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD. • The last still image/movie recorded appears in the display.• Movies will be displayed with the first scene as a still image. 3. Search for the desired still image/movie ...
Page 124 - Slide Show; • Up to 6 images appear in the display.; Move the frame to the still image/movie you; • Turn the selector dial downwards to go to the
124 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC ● Slide Show With an still image/movie in the display, press the SLIDE SHOWbutton. • Still images are automatically played back one after another.• Movies are played back normally. To stop the slide show, press the SLIDE SHOW button. • The slide show starts or sto...
Page 125 - To mark a still image for printing or erase print marks one at a time; Settings of Still Images/Movies
125 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC You can easily erase unwanted still images/movies recorded to the memory cardwhile viewing them, protect them from accidental erasure, or mark a still imagefor printing. (File Operation)Movies will be displayed with the first scene as a still image, indicated by a...
Page 126 - order to erase an image.; To erase still images/movies one at a time; File Operation menu
126 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC ● Erasing still images/movies Erase still images/movies singly or all at once.• You cannot erase protected still images/movies. Cancel image protection first in order to erase an image. • Erase still images/movies with caution. Once a still image/movie has been er...
Page 127 - With a still image/movie in the display, press the SET button to; • PROTECT; and press the SET button.
127 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC 1. With a still image/movie in the display, press the SET button to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE settings appear. • If you select | RETURN, the menu disappears from the display. 2. Select PROTECT and press the SET button. • Th...
Page 128 - Protecting a still image/movie while viewing an index screen
128 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) CARD SLIDE SHOW This section describes how to protect the still image/movie from the CardOperation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY (VCR)mode (including the way to cancel the setting) .You can also protec...
Page 129 - Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark); With a still image in the display, press the INDEX SCREEN; printing (Index Screen
129 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Cardoperation submenu in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel thesetting).• When displaying an index screen, you can mark the still im...
Page 130 - Erasing all print marks; • ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS; mark
130 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE CARD OPER. ( 39) Erasing all print marks Make sure a memory card that has a still image recorded on it has been insertedinto the camcorder. 1. With a still image in the display, open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select PRINT MARKS ALL ER...
Page 131 - • Use the index screen (; Erasing Still Images/Movies
131 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC This section describes how to erase the still image/movie from the Card Operationsubmenu when playing back a single still image/movie in CARD PLAY (VCR)mode. (SINGLE or ALL)You can also erase a still image/movie through File Operation menu ( 127). Make sure a memo...
Page 132 - • If you select NO, you return to step 4.
132 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC 5. Select YES and press the SET button. • The still image/movie erases and the previous still image/movie appears for erasing. • To erase another single still image/movie, move to that still image/movie with the CARD +/– buttons, and select YES. • If the still ima...
Page 133 - when it is connected to the printer.; Connecting the Card Photo Printer to the camcorder; ” appears when the printer is correctly connected to the; Printing
133 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Using the Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional) You can print out still images recorded to the memory card by connecting theCard Photo Printer CP-10 (optional) directly to the camcorder without using a PC.It can also be used with the print mark settings ( 129). • Tw...
Page 134 - • The print dialog appears.; Printing Errors
134 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC 2. Press the SET button. • The print dialog appears. 3. Make sure that [Print] is selected and press the SET button. • Printing starts and, when it is completely finished, the display will return to playback mode. • If you wish to continue printing, select the nex...
Page 135 - Selecting the number of copies
135 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Selecting the number of copies You can set the number of copies to a maximum of 9 prints. 1. Turn the selector dial so that [SET] appears next to [Copies] and press the SET button. 2. Turn the selector dial and specify the number of copies. 3. Press the SET button...
Page 136 - • The dialog for selecting the image style appears.
136 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC 2. Press the SET button. • The dialog for selecting the image style appears. 3. Turn the selector dial, select [Multiple] and press the SET button. 4. Press the Menu button. [Borders] can only be selected when the image style is set to [Standard].[Bordered] cannot...
Page 137 - Setting the Printing Area; • The printing area is
137 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC 4. Select [Borderless] and press the SET button. 5. Press the Menu button. Setting the Printing Area [Printing Area] cannot be selected when the still image is set to [Bordered]. 1. On the print dialog, select [Printing Area] and press the SET button. 2. Turn the ...
Page 138 - Cancel Printing; cancelled and the display will return to playback mode.; Turn the selector dial and select; Printing still images marked for printing
138 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Cancel Printing Press the SET button while the [Now printing] dialog is displayed. A confirmationdialog displays. Make sure that [OK] is selected and press the SET button. • A print in progress cannot be stopped. Printing of the next still images will be cancelled...
Page 139 - Restarting Printing; • Printing cannot be restarted in the following circumstances:
139 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC 3. If you wish to print without changing the style settings, make sure [OK] is selected and press the SET button. • Printing starts and, when it is completely finished, the display will return to playback mode.If you wish to change the style settings, select [Styl...
Page 140 - Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix); Select from 3 types of Card Mix effects:
140 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix) Enhance the appearance of your recordings by combining still images from thememory card with camcorder recordings. You may select from pre-recordedcartoon-like frames, or create personal frames and title...
Page 141 - • You cannot use Card Mix in the Night recording program.; Open the menu and select; Select; Mix level
141 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC MIX LEVEL••• CARD MIX – + MIX TYPE••••CARD CHROMA ( 39) Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette have beeninserted into the camcorder. 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. • You cannot use Card Mix in the Night...
Page 142 - Select MIX LEVEL and press the SET button.
142 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC 4. Select MIX TYPE. • CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., CAM. CHROMA settings appear. 5. Select the desired setting. • Your currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image. 6. Select MIX LEVEL and press the SET button. 7. Adjust the mix level. • Turn...
Page 143 - Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card; Locate the first still image on the tape that you want to copy and; • CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear.; Select EXECUTE and press the SET button.; Press the stop button when your desired images have finished
143 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the PhotoSearch function.• The still images’ data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made.• The image size of a still image copied fro...
Page 144 - Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape; Locate the point on the cassette where you want to start copying; copied onto the tape.; Select EXECUTE and press the SET button.; button when your desired images have finished
144 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that hasenough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder. 1. Locate the point on the cassette where you want to start copying and set i...
Page 145 - Formatting a Memory Card; will be permanently erased.; Select FORMAT and press the SET button.; Select EXECUTE and press the SET button.
145 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Formatting a Memory Card Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or topermanently and quickly erase all the still images/movies on a memory card,including protected still images/movies (this includes the pre-recorded card mixsample images). The...
Page 146 - Utilizing Memory Card Still Images/Movies on a PC; Connect the camcorder and the PC with an USB cable.; • “PC CONNECT [USB]” appears in the display to indicate that USB; Start the software and download still images/movies from the; settings of the software and PC.
146 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Utilizing Memory Card Still Images/Movies on a PC You can download still images/movies from a memory card to a PC connected viathe USB interface. By using the provided software, you can organize and storestill images/movies and print out still images with added ti...
Page 147 - Other Information and Precautions; on most types of laptop PCs.; Memory card operating precautions
147 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Other Information and Precautions The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera Filesystem).Still images/movies recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can also betransferred to a PC with the use of the following products made for SD Memo...
Page 148 - Sample images
148 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC • Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.• Do not disassemble memory cards.• Do not bend or drop memory cards, or expose them to strong vibrations or external shocks. • Do not get memory cards wet. • Do not remove the memory card’s lab...
Page 149 - Card luminance key; SD Memory Card standard; Camera chroma key
149 E Using a Memor y Car d MV5i MC Card luminance key SD Memory Card SDC-8M Specifications Capacity 8 MB Interface SD Memory Card standard Operating temperature range 0°C – 40°C (32°F– 140°F) Dimensions 32 × 24 × 2.1 mm (1 1 / 4 × 1 × 1 1 / 8 ) Weight 2 g ( 1 / 8 oz) Weight and dimensions are appro...
Page 150 - Preparing the Camcorder; • Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA; Adjusting the viewfinder; • Attach the cord to the lens cap, and; Fastening the grip belt; • Release the Velcro fastening and hold
150 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Preparing the Camcorder • Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode. Adjust the viewfinder focusinglever to suit your eyesight. • To view with the viewfinder, make sure the LCD panel is either turned so that thesubject can monitor viewing, or totallyclosed with the screen ...
Page 151 - Notes on Using the Batteries; Charging and recording times; battery packs as you think you will need.; Time needed for full recharge; Typical Recording Time*; Using the Viewfinder Using the LCD Screen
151 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 le...
Page 152 - Taking care of the battery pack; Always attach the terminal cover.; • Do not allow any metal objects to; Keep the terminals clean.; When to recharge; • When the power is completely exhausted,; How much power is left?
152 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Taking care of the battery pack Always attach the terminal cover. • Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can causea short circuit and damage the batterypack. Attach the terminal coverwhenever the battery pack is notbeing used. Keep the termina...
Page 153 - Treat the battery pack with care.; Installing the backup battery; mark flashes in the display.
153 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 154 - Maintenance; form on the lens and internal parts (; Cautions
154 E Ad ditional Inf ormation 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 155 - treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.; Video heads; • When mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture,
155 E Additional Information LCD • Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses.• Where there is a big change in temperature, moisture may form on the surface of the screen. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. • At low temperatures the display may appear to be much d...
Page 156 - Power sources; Using the camcorder abroad
156 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Power sources • You can use the compact power adapter and battery charger to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supplyis between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer forinformation about plug adapters f...
Page 157 - Condensation; Condensation may become a problem:; Protecting the camcorder from condensation; • “CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED” is displayed for approximately; What you should do; When a cold room is heated rapidly
157 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 158 - Troubleshooting; Cause and/or what to do about it
158 E Ad ditional Inf ormation 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 ...
Page 160 - • The video heads need cleaning; Memory card operations
160 E Ad ditional Inf ormation • AV/PHONES is not set to AV in the menu. • AV \ DV OUT (Analog-digital converter) is not set to OFF in themenu. • The video heads need cleaning ( 155). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn’t set to VIDEO ( 33-35). • The speaker has been turned off with the selector d...
Page 161 - Miscellaneous; • The remote sensor mode is set to; Problem
161 E Additional Information Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 49). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorderitself are different ( 49). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • Check the screen displ...
Page 163 - Optional Accessories; Battery Packs; usual when the tele-converter is attached.; VL-10Li Battery Video Light; • Charge the BP-900 Series battery packs; CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger
163 E Additional Information Optional Accessories Battery Packs The Battery Pack BP-2L12 can also beused with the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC. WD-28 Wide-converter This lens decreases focal length by a factorof 0.7, giving you a wide perspective forindoor shots or panoramic views. TL-28 Tele-converter This tel...
Page 164 - SA-1 Adapter Bracket; terminal of a Canon camcorder, it
164 E Ad ditional Inf ormation 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 paddedcompa...
Page 165 - 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
165 E Additional Information Screen Displays To display the date and time, press theDATA CODE button. See also p. 80. 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 168 - Audio input; Speaker
168 E Ad ditional Inf ormation DV IN Audio input andMicrophone input ( 100) Audio input Microphone input DV input ( 86, 115) Analog-digitalconverter ( 92) Condensation warning( 157) MV5i/MV5i MC MV5i/MV5i MC MV5i/MV5i MC FADE–T WIPE CORNER JUMP FLIP PUZZLE ZIGZAG BEAM TIDE ART BLK&WHT SEPIA MOSA...
Page 169 - Memory Card Displays; Standard
169 E Additional Information Current stillimage/Total number ofstill images on thememory card ( 122) Protect mark ( 125) Card mix ( 140) Print mark ( 125) Data code ( 80) Formatting a memorycard ( 145). Erasing still images( 131). Connecting to a PC( 146). 9/99 CARD MIX 12:00 AM 1.JAN.2002 9/99 <...
Page 170 - Recording reminder; • The camcorder will turn itself off if; Time Code
170 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Recording reminder When you start recording, thecamcorder counts from 0 sec to 10 sec.Shots which are shorter than tenseconds may be difficult to edit later.On the other hand, if you are notplanning to edit the recording,remember that a shot which does notcontain actio...
Page 171 - Caution phrases
171 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.89 Refer to p.89, p.90 orp.92 Appears when you tryto do audio dubbingor AV insert on a taperecorded in a...
Page 172 - flashes red, turn the camcorder’s; Memory card caution phrases
172 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Appears immediatelyafter you startrecording, and thevideo heads are badlycontaminated. Makesure to clean thevideo heads whenthis caution appears.( 155) An error has occurredwith the memorycard. The camcordercan not record orplay back. Atemporary card erroris also possi...
Page 173 - Specifications; Videocassettes bearing the; SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard; Number of recording pixels:; * The figures in brackets represent the
173 E Additional Information Specifications MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while recording with the AF turned on): 3.4 W (Using viewfinder),4.4 W (Using LCD screen) Television system: CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields)PAL colour signal Video recording system: 2 ...
Page 174 - images/ Standard 86 images; DV Terminal; minijack; Operating temperature range:; Rechargeable lithium ion battery; Operating temperature:
174 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Estimated SD Memory Card SDC-8M capacities (approx.): 1024 × 768: Superfine 14 images/Fine 20 images/Standard 39 images640 × 480: Superfine 35 images/Fine 52 images/ Standard 86 images • The actual number you can record variesdepending on the images. Remember that thes...
Page 175 - Index; Copying from Tape to Memory
175 E Additional Information Index 16:9, 21 Å Abroad, Using the Camcorder, 156Accessories, 7, 163AE Programs, 57AE Shift, 73Analog line-in**, 90Analog-digital converter, 92Audio Dubbing, 97Audio Mix, 103Audio Mode, 69Audio Output, 103Audio/Video Terminal, 32Auto, 59Autofocus, 76AV Insert**, 94 ı Bac...
Page 177 - MV5i MC only
177 E Additional Information Û Zero Set Memory, 84Zooming, 23 * MV5i MC only ** MV5i/MV5i MC only #6_ MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC_E(150-180) 02.4.17 7:20 PM Page 177
Page 178 - Menu at a Glance; Function
178 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder’s menu. Functions are listedalphabetically. Function First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this submenu and set. 16:9 effect CAM.SET UP 6-sec. Date DISP.SET UP Audio dub VCR SET...
Page 180 - TV screen
180 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Function First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this submenu and set. Time zone/DST TV screen White balance Wind screen SYSTEM DISP.SET UP CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP MV5i MC MV5i MC MV5i MC CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA MV5i MC CARD PLAY (VCR) MV5i MC #...
Page 181 - DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER; Instruction Manual; PAL
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