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Canon MV500i instruction manual Screen Displays, 111, Turning off the LCD screen displays

Models: MV500i MV500

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Screen Displays

To display the date and time, press the

DATA CODE button. See also p. 71.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

Press the wireless controller’s TV

SCREEN

 

SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN

DATA

on through the menu to see the other

CODE

 

displays on the TV screen. (The

 

displays appear white on-screen.) They

will not be added to any recordings you

make with the camcorder.

 

CAMERA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISP. SET UP

 

 

TV SCREEN•••ON

(

 

39)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To turn TV SCREEN off, open the menu and select DISP. SET UP. Then select TV SCREEN, set it to OFF and close the menu.

For instructions on how to hook the camcorder up to your TV, see p. 32.

Turning off the LCD screen displays

You can turn off the displays to give you a clear screen for playback.

PLAY (VCR)

DISP.SET UP

DISPLAYS••••ON

( 39)

To turn the display off, open the menu and select DISP. SET UP. Then select DISPLAYS, set it to OFF <PLAYBK> and close the menu.

•If you turn the displays off, the LCD screen will be completely blank (including connected TV screen), but the camcorder will continue to show warning/caution displays when necessary, and the data code appears in the display if it is set to ON.

•When operating the camcorder, the displays appear for 2 seconds. However, the displays do not disappear when displaying an index screen.

indicates a flashing display.

Record pause mode

PAUSE

The backup battery is

(

18)

 

 

not properly installed,

 

 

 

 

or needs replacing

Recording (

19)

REC

(

100).

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MV500i, MV500 specifications

The Canon MV500i and MV500, with the model number 7561A001, represent a significant advancement in the world of mini DV camcorders. Known for their compact design and advanced features, these camcorders have become popular among both amateur videographers and professionals alike.

One of the hallmark features of the Canon MV500i and MV500 is their impressive video quality. With a 1/4-inch CCD sensor, these camcorders boast a resolution of 800,000 pixels, which enables the capture of vibrant and detailed images with excellent color accuracy. The camcorders also support the Mini DV format, which ensures high-quality recording and allows for easy transfer to digital devices without losing quality.

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The design of the Canon MV500i and MV500 is user-friendly, featuring a clear, tiltable LCD screen for easy framing and playback. The intuitive control layout ensures that both novice users and experienced videographers can operate the camcorder efficiently. Moreover, these models also include a range of shooting modes and effects, allowing for creative storytelling.

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