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Canon MV500 User Manual
Canon MV500 User Guide
Canon MV500 Online Manual

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  • 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 other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters • P

  • Canon MV500, 37 E Mastering the Basics Picture angle Camcorder moves Close-up Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot. Remember that any camcorder movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary or half-hearted mov

  • Canon MV500, 55 E Using the Full Range of Features Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display — a sunny beach or ski resort, for example. You may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects. Sand & Snow SAND&SNOW Low Light This program allows you to record in dimly lit places. The shutter speed is fixed at a slow speed. It is generally best used for close-ups of slow or stationary subjects, as moving subjects may leave a trailing after-image. However, you can take advantage of this to create special effects, by rapid zooming or by panning along with a moving subj

  • Canon MV500, 96 E Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder • Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Extend the viewfinder straight out, then adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight. • Rotate the viewfinder to an angle that allows you to view comfortably. Store the camcorder with the viewfinder flush with the body of the camcorder. • To view with the viewfinder, make sure the LCD panel is either turned so that the subject can monitor viewing, or totally closed with the screen facing inwards. Adjust the viewfinder • Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it will melt.

  • 116 E Additional Information Appears immediately after you start recording, and the video heads are badly contaminated. Make sure to clean the video heads when this caution appears. ( 103) HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE #5_ MV500/MV500i__E(96-121) 2/6/02 14:20 Page 116

  • Canon MV500, 102 E Additional Information Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate the viewfinder upwards. Remove the viewfinder protect cover and clean by inserting a cotton bud. When finished, return it flush with the camcorder. • The viewfinder screen scratches easily. Take care when cleaning. 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 darker than usual. This is not a fault, and as the screen warms up the display will return to normal

  • Canon MV500, 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 page numbers in parentheses for more information. Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Recording/Playback Cause and/or what to do about it • The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode ( 18, 28). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 16-17). • The cassette has reached the end. • The power source is not properly connected, or the batt

  • Canon MV500, 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........................10 Powering Your Camcorder ......................11 Loading a Cassette ..................................16 ~ Basic Recording ~ Basic Recording ......................................18 Zooming ..................................................23 Using the LCD Screen ........................

  • Canon MV500, 97 E Additional Information • For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before using the camcorder. • 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

  • 23 E Mastering the Basics 72×/360× digital zoom Zooming The camcorder’s zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene: • 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 control slightly to zoom slowly. • Move it farther to zoom more quickly. (The farthe

  • Canon MV500, 54 E Using the Full Range of Features The simplest way to use the camcorder is with the program selector set to the [ position. The camcorder will take care of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to point and shoot. Easy Recording Sports This program is useful for recording high-speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions. Normal playback will be slightly jerky, but you will get clear images which can be analysed frame by frame during slow or paused playback. SPORTS [ Auto

  • Canon MV500, 59 E Using the Full Range of Features Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or the wireless controller. Pressing the ▲/▼ buttons on the wireless controller correspond to turning the selector dial up and down, and pressing the SET button corresponds to pressing the selector dial in. SET D.EFFECTS ON/OFF MENU ON/OFFDIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFFDIGITAL EFFECTS PP Operating faders Sound and image fade together. When operating faders in CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q. 1. Press the DIGITAL EFF

  • Canon MV500, 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 has been recorded in a mode other than SP mode. If you plan to use either of these functions later, record in SP mode. Changing the recording mode To change to LP mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select REC MODE, set it to LP and close th

  • Canon MV500, 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. For further details, see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 32. • Turn on the VCR. Load your recorded cassette, and put the VCR in playback pause mode. • See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details. 3. Tur

  • Canon MV500, 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 turning the selector dial down until OFF appears. Notes: • Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is turned up high. If this happens, turn down the volume. • The speaker turns off when the camcorder

  • Canon MV500, 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 PLAY (VCR) * MV500i only #5_ MV500/MV500i__E(96-121) 2/6/02 14:20 Page 121

  • Canon MV500, 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. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio. REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 Scene to be inserted Insert start point Insert end point The video and audio of the new scene replace that of the old. The playback tape Before inserting After inserting The tape in the camcorder The tape in the camcorder Side with arrow Side with arrow OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO

  • Canon MV500, 65 E Using the Full Range of Features PP AE SHIFT By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or 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 and select any recording program other than Spotlight, Sand & Snow or Night from the program menu. 2. Press the AE SHIFT button. • eAE appears light blue. 3. Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level. • Levels are from –2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75). • The higher the setting, the brighter the image. Notes: • You can

  • Canon MV500, 12 E Mastering the Basics Attaching and charging the battery packs Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. Always turn the camcorder off before connecting/removing the battery. 1. Set the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Attach the battery to the camcorder. • Remove the battery pack’s terminal cover. • Rotate the viewfinder upwards. • With the triangle on the battery pack pointing downwards, align the edge of the battery pack with the

  • Canon MV500, 10 E Mastering the Basics Attaching the Ferrite Core 4cm Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the CA-560 Compact Power Adapter to the camcorder. Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 4 cm from the plug end (the plug to be connected to the camcorder) of the CA-560 Compact Power Adapter. • Pass the cable through the centre of the core and wrap it around the core once, then close the unit until it clicks shut. CA-560 Compact Power Adapter #2_MV500/MV500i__E(07-37) 2/6/02 14:16 Page 10

  • 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 playback mode. • The camcorder becomes set to playback pause mode. 5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button. • AUDIO DUB.

  • Canon MV500, 99 E Additional Information When to recharge You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike a conventional 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 it the same day you plan to use it, or the day before. ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% CH AN G ET HE BA TT E R YPAC K The indicator in the display shows you approximately how much charge the battery pack has left: Notes: • When the power is completely exhausted, “CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK” appe

  • Canon MV500, 87 E Editing 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder, press PLAY and locate the recording start point. Set the camcorder to playback pause mode. • 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 playback mode. 3. Press the AV INSERT button. • AV INSERT and 2a appear in the display. 4. Play back the cassette in the VCR. 5. To start inserting, press the PAUSE button on the camcorder. • 2a changes to 2. 6. To stop inserting, press the STOP button on the camcorder. • Inserting stops and AV INSERT d

  • Canon MV500, 49 E Using the Full Range of Features Taking Still Pictures You can record still pictures like a photograph. The camcorder records the picture and 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 beginning again later with the Photo Search function ( 74). You can take a still picture at any time during regular video recording, or you can put the camcorder into record pause mode first, then take a still picture. Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still picture will be taken immediately. • The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” to t

  • 91 E Editing AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN VCR SET UP ( 39) POWER CAMERACAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camcorder when dubbing audio or preparing to dub audio. Preparations Dubbing Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY

  • Canon MV500, 51 E Using the Full Range of Features Turning the Image Stabilizer Off MENUMENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the MV500/MV500i’s image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. To turn the image stabilizer off, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select IMAGE S. i, set it to OFF and close the menu. • The i mark disappears from the display when the stabilizer is off. • The image stabilizer cannot be turned off w

  • Canon MV500, 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 current used by your camcorder. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the TV — move the adapter away from the TV or the aerial cable. Connecting the camcorder to a mains outlet 1 2 3 4 OFF PLAY(VCR) CAMERA POWER Use the po

  • Canon MV500, 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 set to Q. 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT |, FADER and EFFECT appear. 2. Select EFFECT. • ART, BLK&WHT, SEPIA, MOSAIC settings appear. 3. Select the desired setting. • You return to the digital effects menu. 4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu. • The menu disappea

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