Contents |
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Introduction |
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Important Usage Instructions | 2 |
Thank you for Choosing a Canon | 5 |
Introducing the MV500/MV500i | 6 |
Mastering the Basics |
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Finding Your Way Around |
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the MV500/MV500i | 7 |
~ Preparations ~ |
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Attaching the Ferrite Core | 10 |
Powering Your Camcorder | 11 |
Loading a Cassette | 16 |
~ Basic Recording ~ |
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Basic Recording | 18 |
Zooming | 23 |
Using the LCD Screen | 25 |
~ Basic Playback ~ |
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Playing Back a Cassette | 28 |
Connections for Playback on a |
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TV Screen | 32 |
Tips for Making Better Videos | 36 |
Using the Full Range of |
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Features |
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~ General ... ~ |
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Searching and Reviewing |
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While Recording | 38 |
Using the Menus | 39 |
Using the Wireless Controller | 43 |
~ For Recording ...~ |
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Setting the Date and Time | 46 |
Taking Still Pictures | 49 |
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off | 51 |
Using the Various Recording Programs .. | 52 |
Using Digital Effects | 56 |
Audio Recording | 61 |
Setting the | 63 |
~ When Making Manual Adjustments | ...~ |
Ajusting AE Shift | 65 |
Setting the Shutter Speed | 66 |
Adjusting Focus Manually | 68 |
Setting the White Balance | 69 |
~ For Playback ...~ |
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Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data | |
(Data Code) | 71 |
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/ |
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Date Search) | 74 |
Returning to a | 75 |
Editing |
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Editing to a VCR | 76 |
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment | ..77 |
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog |
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Camcorder – Analog |
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(MV500i only) | 81 |
Digitally Outputting Analog Video and |
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Audio Signals – |
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Converter (MV500i only) | 83 |
Recording Over Existing Scenes |
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– AV Insert Editing (MV500i only) .... | 85 |
Audio Dubbing | 88 |
Setting the Audio Mix | 93 |
Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable.... | 95 |
Additional Information |
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Preparing the Camcorder | 96 |
Notes on Using the Batteries | 98 |
Maintenance | 101 |
Troubleshooting | 105 |
The MV500/MV500i System Diagram..108 | |
Optional Accessories | 109 |
Screen Displays | 111 |
Specifications | 117 |
Index | 118 |
Menu at a Glance | 120 |
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