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Mini
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER
Instruction Manual
PAL
Introduction
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Important Usage Instructions
Operating Steps and Reference Guide
~ Preparations ~
~ Basic Recording ~
~ Basic Playback ~
~ General ... ~
Contents
Introduction
Mastering the Basics
Editing
Using the Full Range of Features
Using a Memory Card
MV5i/MV5i MC
Additional Information
Symbols used in this instruction manual
Switch Positions by Operating Modes
Thank you for Choosing a Canon
Getting started
Introducing the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC
Still Images
Digital Effects
10Optical Zoom (200Digital Zoom)
Night Mode
Finding Your Way Around the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC
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CAMERA
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OFF
PLAY(VCR)
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Powering Your Camcorder
CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter
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Loading a Cassette
Protecting tapes from accidental erasure
Handling cassettes
Cassette memory
Recording Movies onto a Tape
Before you start recording
2. Load a cassette ( 16). 3. Slide the program selector to [.
4. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording.
When you have finished recording
5. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording.
Changing the Recording Mode
16:9 (Wide screen TV recording)
Confirmation/Warning beeps
Demonstration mode
40/200digital zoom ( card 30)
Zooming
10optical zoom ( card 7)
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Using the LCD Screen
Opening and closing the LCD screen
Changing the angle of the LCD screen
Adjusting the LCD screen
The indicators that appear in the LCD display when LCD MIRROR is turned on:
Allowing the subject to monitor recording
Playing Back a Tape
1(fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the 1(fast
` (rewind) button during normal playback or press and hold the `
Other playback modes
Special playback
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Built-in speaker
Using the headphones
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen
Switching the AV/headphone terminal
If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S (S1)-video)
If your TV (or VCR) has an S (S1) -video input terminal
If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals
Tips for Making Better Videos
Composition
Holding the camcorder
Using a tripod
Picture angle
Camcorder moves
Searching and Reviewing While Recording
Using the Menus
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2CAM. MENU
List of Menus
2PLAY MENU ( :VCR MENU)
PLAY MENU,cont.
2C. CAM MENU
2C. PLAY MENU
C. CAM MENU,cont.
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C.PLAY MENU, cont.
Using the Wireless Controller
Inserting batteries
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If your wireless controller isnt working:
Turning off the tally lamp
Setting the Date and Time
Using the Full Range of Features
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Recording Still Images onto a Tape
Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still image will be taken immediately.
PHOTO
1. Press the
button halfway down and hold it:
2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image.
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off
Using the Various Recording Programs
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Easy Recording
Sports
Auto
Portrait
Spotlight
Sand & Snow
Low Light
Night
Using Digital Effects
Faders
Jump (JUMP)
Faders
Beam (BEAM)
Tide (TIDE)
Using the Full Range of Features
Effects
: In CARD CAMERA mode, only Black and White can be selected.
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Using the Multi-Image Screen
7. Select the desired setting.
8. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu.
9. Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button.
10.Press the start/stop button to begin recording.
Audio Recording
External microphone
Selecting the audio mode
Wind screen
Setting the Self-Timer
2. Press the start/stop button.
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Adjusting AE Shift
3. Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level.
6. Close the menu.
Setting the Shutter Speed
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Adjusting Focus Manually
1. Press the FOCUS button to turn the autofocus off.
2. Use the selector dial to set the focus.
Infinity Focus
Setting the White Balance
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1. Move the zoom lever toward T.
2. Move the image to the right and left.
4. To cancel,move the zoom lever toward W.
3. Move the image up and down
Enlarging the Image during Playback
Displaying Date,Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)
Setting the data code
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Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)
1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date search.
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position
Editing to a VCR
MV 5
Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment
MV5i / MV5i MC
Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment
1. Connect the camcorder and the other digital device.
2. Prepare the other device.
4. Load a blank cassette.
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Concerning copyrighting Copyright precaution
Copyright signals
1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. 2. Prepare the device.
Recording from a VCR,TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in)
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Digitally Outputting Analog Video and Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)
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Editing
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Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing)
:Signal flow
Side with arrow
The video and audio of the new scene replace that of the old.
Insert start point Insert end point
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Audio Dubbing
MV 5
1. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing,then press the PAUSE button.
Dubbing
2. Press the AUDIO DUB. button.
3. Press the PAUSE button.
4. When you get to the point where you want to stop dubbing, press the STOP button.
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MV5i/MV5i MC
Dubbing
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Setting the Audio Mix
1. Choose the output.
Selecting audio output channels
Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable
Memory Card Introduction
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Selecting the Image Size of Still Images and Movies
Selecting the Still Image Quality
Card access display
File numbers
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Recording Still Images onto a Memory Card
3. Press the PHOTO button halfway and hold it.
4. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image.
Recording Still Images from a Tape
3. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image to the memory card.
Recording Still Images from Other Devices (VCR,TV or Other Digital Camcorders)
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Recording Movies onto a Memory Card
1. Turn the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD. 2. Press the START/STOP button.
Recording Movies from a Tape
Recording Movies from Other Devices (VCR,TV or Other Digital Camcorders)
Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
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Playing Back a Memory Card
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Settings of Still Images/Movies
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Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)
Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark)
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1. Select the still image/movie you want to erase.
2. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 3. Select IMAGE ERASE.
4. Select SINGLE.
Erasing Still Images/Movies
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Using the Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional)
2. Press the SET button.
3. Make sure that [Print] is selected and press the SET button.
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Cancel Printing
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Turn the selector dial and select \PRINT and press the SET button.
Printing still images marked for printing
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Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix)
1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q(program AE) mode.
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Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card
2. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 3. Select COPY .
4. Select EXECUTE and press the SET button.
5. Press the stop button when your desired images have finished copying.
Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape
Formatting a Memory Card
1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select FORMAT and press the SET button.
3. Select EXECUTE and press the SET button.
4. Select YES and press the SET button.
5. Close the menu.
Utilizing Memory Card Still Images/Movies on a PC
4. Start the software and download still images/movies from the memory card to the computer.
Other Information and Precautions
Memory card operating precautions
Sample images
Card chroma key
Card luminance key
Camera chroma key
Preparing the Camcorder
Adjusting the viewfinder
Preparing the lens cap
Fastening the grip belt
Notes on Using the Batteries
Charging and recording times
Taking care of the battery pack
How much power is left?
When to recharge
DANGER!
WARNING!
Installing the backup battery
Maintenance
Cautions
Maintenance
Storage
Using the camcorder abroad
Condensation
Troubleshooting
Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback (Cont.)
Memory card operations
Miscellaneous
Additional Information
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The MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC System Diagram
MV5i MC
Optional Accessories
TL-28 Tele-converter
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Screen Displays
Turning off the LCD screen displays
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Memory Card Displays
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Caution phrases
The camcorder displays various caution phrases they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing.
Memory card caution phrases
Specifications
MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC
NB-2L Battery Pack
Index
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Menu at a Glance
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Time zone/DST TV screen White balance Wind screen
Printed on 100% reused paper.
Mini
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER
Instruction Manual
PAL