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Canon MV5iMC Instruction Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER

Instruction Manual

This instruction book explains the use of the MV5, MV5i and MV5i MC
camcorders. There are two main differences between these models. The
models with an 'i' include DV Recording and Analog Line-in function. The MV5i
MC has an additional Memory Card function. Please note that illustrations and
explanations in this instruction book refer mainly to the MV5i MC model.
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Instruction Manual This instruction book explains the use of the MV5, MV5i and MV5i MC camcorders. There are two main differences between these models. The models with an ‘i’ include DV Recording and Analog Line-in function. The MV5i MC has an additional Memory Card function. Please note that illustrations and explanations in this instruction book refer mainly to the MV5i MC model.

  • Page 2: Important Usage Instructions

    Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 3: Operating Steps And Reference Guide

    Operating Steps and Reference Guide MV5i MC Your camcorder is supplied with two manuals: the “Digital Video Camcorder MV5i MC Instruction Manual” and the “Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual”. Digital Video Camcorder MV5i MC Instruction Manual Mastering the Basics Using the Full Range of Features Editing Using the Memory Card...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Important Usage Instructions ...2 Operating Steps and Reference Guide ...3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ...7 Introducing the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC ...8 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC...9 ~ Preparations ~ Powering Your Camcorder ...12 Loading a Cassette ...16...
  • Page 5 Memory Card ...112 Recording Still Images from a Tape ...114 Recording Still Images from Other Devices (VCR, TV or Other Digital Camcorders)...115 Recording Movies onto a Memory Card ...117 Recording Movies from a Tape ...118 Recording Movies from Other Devices (VCR, TV or Other Digital Camcorders)...119...
  • Page 6 Switch Positions by Operating Modes Operating Mode CAMERA PLAY (VCR) MV5i MC CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY (VCR) MV5i MC * Available functions vary depending on the operating mode. It is indicated as follows: : Function can be used in this mode. CAMERA : Function cannot be used in this mode.

  • Page 7: Thank You For Choosing A Canon

    Thank you for Choosing a Canon First, we’d like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use — you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come.

  • Page 8: Introducing The Mv5/Mv5I/Mv5I Mc

    Introducing the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC 10× Optical Zoom (200× Digital Zoom) This zoom range will more than take care of all your picture-taking needs, from wide-angle shots to close-ups at full telephoto ( 7× optical zoom and MV5i MC 30× digital zoom when using a memory card).

  • Page 9: Finding Your Way Around The Mv5/Mv5I/Mv5I Mc

    Finding Your Way Around the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC LCD screen (p. 25) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 25) Speaker (p. 31) D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p. 65) D.EFFECTS SELECT button (p. 65) REC (record) SEARCH Record review button (p. 38)/ (rewind) button (p. 28)/ MV5i MC (stop) button (p.
  • Page 10 Viewfinder (p. 150) POWER switch (p. 18) CAM ERA • O F F • PLAY(VCR) • Start/Stop button (p. 19) AE SHIFT button (p. 73)/ MV5i MC SLIDE SHOW button (p. 124) FOCUS button (p. 76)/ DATA CODE button (p. 80) Viewfinder focusing lever (p.
  • Page 11 Remote sensor (p. 48) Tally Lamp (p. 50) DV OUT terminal (p. 86) MV5i MV5i MC DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 87, 105, 115) AV (audio/video) OUT terminal (p. 33) MV5i MV5i MC AV IN/OUT terminal (p. 33, 90) (phones) terminal (p. 31) PHOTO button (p.

  • Page 12: Powering Your Camcorder

    Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from a household power socket 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.
  • Page 13 CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter Specifications Power supply Rated output Operating temperature range Dimensions Weight Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 0.32A 7.4 V DC, 2.0 A 0°C - 40°C (32°F- 104°F) 112 ×...

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack Your battery pack has been partially charged before it left the factory. It should have 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 it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Battery Pack

    Attaching the battery pack 2, 3 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Align the front end of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, press lightly and slide the battery until it clicks into place. 3. Remove the battery pack after use. Press the BATT.

  • Page 16: Loading A Cassette

    Loading a Cassette Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.* Loading and unloading 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 automatically.

  • Page 17: Cassette Memory

    Protecting tapes from accidental erasure SAVE To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load a protected cassette, “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION”...

  • Page 18: Recording Movies Onto A Tape

    Recording Movies onto a Tape 4, 5 Before you start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attaching a power source ( • Removing the lens cap ( • Fastening the grip belt ( • Choosing the display: viewfinder ( Note: •...
  • Page 19 Notes: • To check that the camcorder is recording correctly, make a test recording first. • Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette.

  • Page 20: Changing The Recording Mode

    Changing the Recording Mode You can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times. It is not possible to dub audio or insert images ( tape that has been recorded in LP mode. VCR SET UP CAMERA To change to LP mode, open the menu, select VCR SET UP, REC MODE...
  • Page 21 16:9 (Wide screen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on wide screen TVs. PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CAM.SET UP To switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu. Notes: •...

  • Page 22: Demonstration Mode

    Confirmation/Warning beeps The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder.

  • Page 23: Zooming

    Zooming 10× optical zoom ( MV5i MC 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: •...
  • Page 24 Notes: • When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 1 m (3 ft 3 subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm ( • Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 10×. •...

  • Page 25: Using The Lcd Screen

    Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screen Slide the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camcorder. This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off. Close the LCD panel until it clicks securely closed.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Lcd Screen

    • Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place, before closing it or pushing it flat against the side of the camcorder. • Always fully close the LCD panel until it clicks securely. • Be careful not to leave the LCD, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or in a window.

  • Page 27: Allowing The Subject To Monitor Recording

    Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the same direction as the lens, you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording. The viewfinder is also activated when the panel is in this position.

  • Page 28: Playing Back A Tape

    • If the playback picture is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. : Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to (stop) button.
  • Page 29 Other playback modes Playback pause Press the (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press (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 normal speed, press and hold the (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the forward) button during normal fast forward.
  • Page 30 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 to normal playback. Reverse ×2 Playback Press the –/4a button and then the ×2 button during normal playback.

  • Page 31: Using The Headphones

    Built-in speaker The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture when you’re using the LCD screen to play back. The built-in speaker is monaural. PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial. •...

  • Page 32: Connections For Playback On A Tv Screen

    Connections for Playback on a TV Screen You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. You will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( Power off all devices before starting the connections. See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details.
  • Page 33 If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S (S1)-video) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable • 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.
  • Page 34 If your TV (or VCR) has an S (S1) -video input terminal For higher picture quality, we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S (S1) terminal. • 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.
  • Page 35 If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals STV-250N Stereo Video Cable • 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).

  • Page 36: Tips For Making Better Videos

    Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the camcorder For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary support the camcorder with your left hand. With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye off the action.
  • Page 37 Picture angle 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.

  • Page 38: Searching And Reviewing While Recording

    Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record search When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or resume recording. This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously used cassette.

  • Page 39: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display. There are 2 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera Menu PLAY MENU : VCR MENU) MV5i MV5i MC The MV5i MC has 2 additional menus: C.CAM.
  • Page 40 Selecting from the Menus 2, 11 1. Turn the POWER switch ( 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. •...
  • Page 41 • Pressing the start/stop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording. • You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning TV SCREEN 165) on through the menu or using the wireless controller’s TV SCREEN button.
  • Page 42 e VCR set up submenu !0 Recording mode... !1 Wind screen ... !2 Audio mode ... !3 AV or headphones... !4 Return r Display set up submenu !5 Brightness ... !6 LCD Mirror mode... !7 TV screen... !8 Date/time display... Card access display..
  • Page 43 PLAY MENU, cont. q VCR set up submenu q Recording mode... w Output channel... Audio dubbing MV5i/MV5i MC r Wind screen ... t Audio mode ... y AV or headphones... Analog-digital MV5i/MV5i MC converter ... i Return w Card set up submenu o Still image quality...
  • Page 44 t System submenu @2 Wireless controller... @3 Tally Lamp... @4 Beep ... @5 Time zone/ Daylight saving time... @6 Date/time set ... @7 Return 2 C. CAM MENU 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 display set up submenu y To system submenu...
  • Page 45 C. CAM MENU, cont. e VCR set up submenu !2 AV or headphones... r Display set up submenu !3 Brightness ... !4 LCD Mirror mode... !5 TV screen... !6 Date/time display... !7 Card access display... !8 Demo mode... !9 Return t System submenu @0 Wireless controller...
  • Page 46 q-1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image) q Copy from card to tape... w Erase all print marks... e Image erase ... r Format... t Return q-2 Card operations submenu (when displaying an index screen) y To image protect ... u To print mark ...

  • Page 47: System Submenu

    C. PLAY MENU, cont. r System submenu !7 Wireless controller... !8 Tally Lamp... !9 Beep ... @0 Time zone/ Daylight saving time... @1 Date/time set ... @2 Return t Direct Printing Mode (Card Photo Printer CP-10)

  • Page 48: Using The Wireless Controller

    Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can operate the camcorder from a distance of up to 5 m (16 feet). Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor while you press the buttons. The tally lamp lights up to let you know that the camcorder is in range and responding to your commands.

  • Page 49: Card Camera

    When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode) To prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible.
  • Page 50 If your wireless controller isn’t working: Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. The camcorder’s mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds.

  • Page 51: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it during playback ( Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install the backup battery before you begin ( •...
  • Page 52 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON Notes: • After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time, when you travel to another time zone, there is no need to reset the date and time.

  • Page 53: Mv5I Mc

    Setting the clock After you set the date and time, the date/time and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on. PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2.

  • Page 54: Recording Still Images Onto A Tape

    Recording Still Images onto a Tape : To take still images on a memory card, see p. 108. MV5i MC You can record still images like photographs. The camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. : Copy still images automatically to a memory card ( MV5i MC to a PC for image enhancement and printout.
  • Page 55 • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 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 manually with the selector dial. •...

  • Page 56: Turning The Image Stabilizer Off

    Turning the Image Stabilizer Off With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC’s image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. • The images stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode.

  • Page 57: Using The Various Recording Programs

    Using the Various Recording Programs The camcorder provides you with a choice of 8 recording programs. They use different combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide the program selector to the [ position.
  • Page 58 Auto mode. • When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar (“smear”) to appear. This is a normal feature of camcorders. MV5i MC PLAY ( VCR )
  • Page 59 Easy Recording 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. Auto This is the same as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have the option of using any of the camcorder’s manual functions.

  • Page 60: Sand & Snow

    Sand & Snow 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. Low Light This program allows you to record in dimly lit places.

  • Page 61: Using Digital Effects

    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 recordings ( Art, Black and White, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave, Color Mask, Mirror Multi-image Screen:...
  • Page 62 Faders Fade Trigger (FADE-T) The image gradually fades in. Wipe (WIPE) The image begins as a thin vertical line in the centre of the screen and expands sideways until it fills the whole screen. Corner Wipe (CORNER) The image appears from the corners until it fills the whole screen.
  • Page 63 Faders Puzzle (PUZZLE) The image appears in 16 pieces. The pieces move around until the puzzle is solved. Zigzag (ZIGZAG) The image appears in zigzag from the top of the screen. Beam (BEAM) The screen turns yellow, forms a beam and the full image appears.
  • Page 64 Effects : In CARD CAMERA mode, only Black and White can MV5i MC be selected. Mirror Creates a symmetrical image as if there would be a mirror in the middle of the screen. Art (ART) The image becomes like a paint (solarization).

  • Page 65: Operating Faders

    Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or the wireless controller. Operating faders Sound and image fade together. When operating faders in TAPE CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q. PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA Select fader...
  • Page 66 6. If you’re in TAPE CAMERA mode: If you’re in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode: Operating effects Sound records/plays back normally. CAMERA * Make sure the program selector is set to Q. Select effect 1. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to open the digital effects menu.

  • Page 67: Using The Multi-Image Screen

    Using the Multi-Image Screen Divides your display image into 4, 9 or 16 smaller images with the Image Capture feature. With this feature, the camcorder captures the current scene being shot or replayed. Choose the transition speed — manual, fast (every 4 frames), moderate (every 6 frames*) or slow (every 8 frames*) —...
  • Page 68 7. Select the desired setting. • You return to the digital effects menu. 8. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu. • The digital effects menu disappears. • MULTI-S flashes in the display. Multi-image screen on/off 9. Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button. •...

  • Page 69: Audio Recording

    Audio Recording Selecting the audio mode The comcorder can record sound in two audio modes — 16-bit and 12-bit. The 16-bit mode produces the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12-bit mode records on 2 channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for you to add new sound at a later time.

  • Page 70: Wind Screen

    Note: • When using an external microphone, use a microphone cable not longer than 3 meters to avoid electromagnetic interference. Wind screen The camcorder has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track. Make sure it’s off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible.

  • Page 71: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-Timer For movies 2, 3 This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still images to a tape or memory card. PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA 1. Open the menu, select VCR SET UP and set the SELF-TIMER to press the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller.
  • Page 72 • 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. mode, the image that has been recorded appears after recording onto a memory card.

  • Page 73: Adjusting Ae Shift

    Adjusting 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. PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA Make sure the program selector is set to 1.

  • Page 74: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Setting the Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects. CAMERA 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.
  • Page 75 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 •...

  • Page 76: Adjusting Focus Manually

    Adjusting Focus Manually The camcorder focuses automatically. All you have to do is point and the subject in the centre of the screen will usually be in sharp focus. It may happen that a subject is not suitable for autofocus. Use the manual focusing function to adjust the focus.

  • Page 77: Setting The White Balance

    Setting the White Balance The camcorder’s auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions. Although slight variations are unavoidable, colours will appear natural in virtually every situation. In some cases, you will get better results by setting the white balance yourself, or using one of the two preset modes: T Indoor Mode...
  • Page 78 Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than 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 mercury vapour lights Notes: •...

  • Page 79: Enlarging The Image During Playback

    Enlarging the Image during Playback 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 the right or left. • Movies played back from a memory card cannot be enlarged. MV5i MC PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA...

  • Page 80: Displaying Date,Time And Camcorder Data (Data Code)

    Displaying Date,Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code) A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape. • Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory MV5i MC card.

  • Page 81: Setting The Data Code

    Setting the data code You can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in the data code. PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA To change, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select DATA CODE, set it to DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA or CAM. & D/T and close the menu.
  • Page 82 Six-second auto date The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off. The 6-second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indicated.

  • Page 83: Searching The Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)

    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 a tape. PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA 1.

  • Page 84: Returning To A Pre-Marked Position

    Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. CAMERA 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you want to return to later. •...

  • Page 85: Editing

    Editing to a VCR By connecting the camcorder to a VCR, you can edit your recordings in order to remove unwanted scenes — or combine different shots to create your own video productions. Preparations 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. •...

  • Page 86: Dubbing To/From A Tape With Digital Video Equipment

    Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment MV 5 Dubbing from a Cassette with Digital Video Equipment Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal allows you to edit, copy and transfer data digitally, with virtually no loss in image and sound quality. Side with arrow Preparations 1.

  • Page 87: Mv5I/Mv5I Mc

    Example dubbing to the camcorder 1. Connect the camcorder and the other digital device. • Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above. 2. Prepare the other device.
  • Page 88 Dubbing 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.
  • Page 89 Concerning copyrighting Copyright precaution Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as some television programmes are copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws. Copyright signals When playing back: If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright control signals for the protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED”...

  • Page 90: Recording From A Vcr

    Camcorder (Analog Line-in) You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 86) or a TV program onto a tape in the MV5i/MV5i MC, if the TV or other device has audio/video outputs.
  • Page 91 Dubbing 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. •...

  • Page 92: Digital Converter)

    Digitally Outputting Analog Video and MV5i/MV5i MC Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of recorded analog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant. The digital signals can be output to the other equipment with a DV terminal. The camcorder’s DV terminal works exclusively as an output terminal.
  • Page 93 Turning the analog-digital converter on PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA VCR.SET UP To turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AV \ DV OUT, set it to ON and close the menu. Cautions: •...

  • Page 94: Recording Over Existing Scenes (Av Insert 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. The playback tape Before inserting The tape in the...
  • Page 95 Preparations The tape in the MV5i/MV5i MC: When using the MV5i/MV5i MC’s AV insert function, only record to tapes recorded 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-recorded portions.
  • Page 96 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. •...

  • Page 97: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing MV 5 You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape with the internal or an external microphone. The original sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camcorder in SP mode with 12-bit sound.
  • Page 98 Dubbing Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camcorder when dubbing audio 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 functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode.
  • Page 99 Notes: • You cannot use the DV terminal while adding sound. • You might want to adjust the audio mix ( 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.
  • Page 100 MV5i/MV5i MC You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audio products (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 that have been recorded with this camcorder in SP mode with 12-bit sound.
  • Page 101 Notes: • When you add sound using the built-in microphone make sure not to connect any cables to the MIC terminal. • To use your TV to monitor video, connect the S-video terminal ( the AV terminal (use only the video plug) to your TV. You can monitor the sound with headphones only when using the S-video terminal ( Preparations Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) (...
  • Page 102 5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button. • AUDIO DUB. and 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.

  • Page 103: Setting The Audio Mix

    Setting the Audio Mix When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio 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. •...

  • Page 104: Selecting Audio Output Channels

    Selecting audio output channels When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. CAMERA VCR SET UP 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 menu.

  • Page 105: Connecting To A Pc Using A Dv Cable

    Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC. •...

  • Page 106: Memory Card Introduction

    Memory Card Introduction MV5i MC The camcorder can record, store and manage still images/movies on 2 types of memory cards: the SD Memory Card (supplied with the camcorder) or the MultiMediaCard (commercially available). The SD Memory Card has the protect switch to protect your recordings from accidental erasure.

  • Page 107: Inserting And Removing The Memory Card

    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.
  • Page 108 Selecting the Still Image Quality Still image Quality: Superfine, Fine, Standard CAMERA CARD SET UP To change the image quality, open the menu and select CARD SET UP. Then select SI QUALITY, set it to FINE or STANDARD, and close the menu. •...
  • Page 109 Maximum Number of Still Images on an 8 MB Memory Card and Their File Sizes Image Size No of Images Image Quality Superfine Approx. 14 images Fine Approx. 20 images Standard Approx. 39 images Maximum Recording Time of Movies on an 8 MB Memory Card and Their File Sizes Image Size Max.

  • Page 110: File Numbers

    File numbers The Still images/movies you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101-9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each. Each folder is numbered from 101 to 998 and recorded on the memory card. Sample images have been pre- recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card, entering folder number 100 (folder name is “100canon”).
  • Page 111 Turning off the shutter sound Makes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to a memory card. MV5i MC MV5i MC PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CARD CAMERA CARD SET UP SHTR SOUND••ON To turn the shutter sound off, open the menu and select CARD SET UP.

  • Page 112: Recording Still Images Onto A Memory Card

    Recording Still Images onto a Memory Card You can record still images onto a memory card. In addition to the still images you record directly onto the memory card, you can record images from a tape in the camcorder, or images input via the DV terminal or AV terminal onto the memory card.
  • Page 113 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 card access display appears in the display (See “The indicators that appear in the LCD display when LCD MIRROR is turned on”...

  • Page 114: Recording Still Images From A Tape

    Recording Still Images from a Tape Record an image from a tape onto a memory card as still images. To automatically record multiple still images from a tape to a memory card, refer to “Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card” ( •...

  • Page 115: Recording Still Images From Other Devices (Vcr, Tv Or Other Digital Camcorders)

    (VCR, TV or Other Digital Camcorders) You can record images from a VCR or TV connected through the S-terminal or AV terminal (analog line-in), as well as images from other digital camcorders connected through the DV terminal onto the memory card as still images. Refer to p.
  • Page 116 Recording 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. •...

  • Page 117: Recording Movies Onto A Memory Card

    PC or to attach it to your e-mail (please refer to the CANON DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK for detailed instructions). In addition to the movie you record directly onto the memory card, you can record movies from a tape or input via the AV terminal (analog line-in) or the DV terminal onto the memory card.

  • Page 118: Recording Movies From A Tape

    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. CAMERA 1. Turn the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR). 2.

  • Page 119: Recording Movies From Other Devices (Vcr, Tv Or Other Digital Camcorders)

    (VCR, TV or Other Digital Camcorders) You can record images from a VCR or TV connected through the S-terminal or AV terminal (analog line-in), as well as images from other digital camcorders connected through the DV terminal onto the memory card as movies. Refer to p.

  • Page 120: Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) You can merge separate images into one large panoramic scene using the supplied software (PhotoStitch) on a PC. You can shoot a subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later. Recording Photo Stitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.
  • Page 121 Notes: • The overlapped area should be set between 30 to 50% of the frame. Discrepancies above and below the frame can be automatically compensated if within 10%. • Make sure that no moving subject is included in the overlapping area. •...

  • Page 122: Playing Back A Memory Card

    You can also enlarge the still images by 2 times while viewing ( • The camcorder may not be able to copy or play, etc., still images/movies recorded on a non-Canon camcorder. Caution: • You may not be able to play back the following still images/movies correctly on this camcorder: −...
  • Page 123 G Single Image PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA 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.

  • Page 124: Slide Show

    G Slide Show CAMERA With an still image/movie in the display, press the SLIDE SHOW button. • Still images are automatically played back one after another. • Movies are played back normally. To stop the slide show, press the SLIDE SHOW button. •...

  • Page 125: Settings Of Still Images/Movies

    A still image on a memory card must be marked before it can be printed. The camcorder supports the Still images can be automatically printed on a DPOF-supporting Canon Printer. Up to 99 images per memory card can be print marked.
  • Page 126 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 erased, it cannot be restored.
  • Page 127 File Operation (FILE OPER.) PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA 1. With a still image/movie in the display, press the SET button to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK |RETURN, the menu disappears from the display. • If you select To protect a still image/movie 2.

  • Page 128: Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)

    Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) This section describes how to protect the still image/movie from the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting) . You can also protect a still image/movie through File Operation menu ( Protecting a still image/movie while viewing an index screen CAMERA CARD OPER.

  • Page 129: Marking A Still Image For Printing (Print Mark)

    Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Card operation submenu in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). • When displaying an index screen, you can mark the still image for printing. •...
  • Page 130 Notes: • To cancel a print mark, move the frame to the print-marked a still image, set the number of prints to 0 (Zero) with the selector dial and press the SET button. print mark disappears. • If there are a large number of images recorded on the memory card, it may take time for a print mark to appear on a still image.

  • Page 131: Erasing Still Images/Movies

    Erasing Still Images/Movies This section describes how to erase the still image/movie from the Card Operation submenu 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 ( PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD OPER.
  • Page 132 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. •...

  • Page 133: Using The Card Photo Printer Cp-10 (Optional)

    Using the Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional) You can print out still images recorded to the memory card by connecting the Card Photo Printer CP-10 (optional) directly to the camcorder without using a PC. It can also be used with the print mark settings ( •...
  • Page 134 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 next still image with the CARD+ or CARD- button.
  • Page 135 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.
  • Page 136 Selecting the Image Style (Standard/Multiple) 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. Selecting the Borders (Bordered/Borderless) [Borders] can only be selected when the image style is set to [Standard].
  • Page 137 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.
  • Page 138 Cancel Printing Press the SET button while the [Now printing] dialog is displayed. A confirmation dialog 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 and the display will return to playback mode.
  • Page 139 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 [Style] and press the SET button.

  • Page 140: Combining Images And Recording Them To A Cassette (Card Mix)

    Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix) Enhance the appearance of your recordings by combining still images from the memory card with camcorder recordings. You may select from pre-recorded cartoon-like frames, or create personal frames and titles that can be layered over movies or still images.
  • Page 141 CAM. CHROMA (Camera chroma key) Combine the image you are recording with a still image as the background. Shoot the subject in front of a blue background, such as a blue curtain, and the subjects not blue will be superimposed on the still image. Adjustment of the MIX LEVEL: blue area of the image you are recording Image being recorded by the camcorder...
  • Page 142 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. •...

  • Page 143: Copying Still Images From Tape To Memory Card

    Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the Photo Search function. • The still images’ data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. •...

  • Page 144: Copying Still Images From Memory Card To Tape

    Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape Copies multiple still images from the memory card to a tape. • The still images’ data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. CARD OPER. Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder.

  • Page 145: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a Memory Card Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all the still images/movies on a memory card, including protected still images/movies (this includes the pre-recorded card mix sample images). The SD Memory Card supplied with this camcorder has already been formatted for you.

  • Page 146: Utilizing Memory Card Still Images/Movies On A Pc

    USB interface. By using the provided software, you can organize and store still images/movies and print out still images with added titles or frames. Use the USB cable and the Canon Digital Video Solution Disk/ArcSoft Camera Suite CD with the camcorder.

  • Page 147: Other Information And Precautions

    • However, we cannot guarantee that all of these memory cards work properly. If you mistakenly erase the card mix sample images provided on the SD Memory Card, they can be downloaded from the following home pages:* http://www.canon-europa.com/products/products.html http://www.canon-asia.com/ http://www.canon.com.au...

  • Page 148: Sample Images

    • 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. •...
  • Page 149 Card luminance key Camera chroma key • The pre-recorded sample images on the supplied SD Memory Card are intended solely for the personal enjoyment gained from combining them with personal videos taken with this camcorder. Do not use the pre-recorded sample images for any other purpose.

  • Page 150: Preparing The Camcorder

    Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the viewfinder • Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode. Adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight. • 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.

  • Page 151: Notes On Using The Batteries

    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 leaving it in record pause mode.
  • Page 152 How much power is left? 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” appears in the display for 4 seconds and the empty battery mark starts to flash.
  • Page 153 Installing the backup battery Press the small button with a pen and pull out the battery holder. Insert the battery into the battery holder so that the + side of the battery faces the + sign on the battery holder. Insert the battery holder back into place.

  • Page 154: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cautions 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 • For the best picture possible, after using the camcorder for approximately 20 hours, clean the video heads using Canon’s DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. If the “noise” remains, repeat the cleaning (up to maximum of 5 times).

  • Page 156: Using The Camcorder Abroad

    • You can use the compact power adapter and battery charger to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use.
  • Page 157 Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camcorder. Condensation may become a problem: When you take the camcorder from a cold place to a warm room When the camcorder is left in a humid room...

  • Page 158: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 159 • The cassette has reached the end. • When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar (“smear”) to appear. This is a normal feature of camcorders. • The video heads need cleaning 155). 155). Without much contrast (e.g.

  • Page 160: Memory Card Operations

    ? There’s no picture on the TV screen. ? There’s no picture on the TV screen, even though the tape is moving. ? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback. Memory card operations MV5i MC Problem ? The memory card will not insert. ? The mark flashes red in the display even though a memory...
  • Page 161 ? The PHOTO button doesn’t work. ? The image cannot be erased. Miscellaneous Problem ? The wireless controller doesn’t work. ? The power indicator is flashing. ? The camcorder malfunctions. ? The DV cable is connected correctly, but there’s nothing in the display.

  • Page 162: The Mv5/Mv5I/Mv5I Mc System Diagram

    The MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC System Diagram WD-28 Wide- converter TL-28 Tele- converter FS-28U Filter Set ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller CP-10 Card Photo Printer VL-10Li BP-900 Series Battery Video Light Battery Pack* Stereo Microphone (commercially available) SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case * Charging with the CA-910 Compact Power Adapter or CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder (with optional) WL-D77 Wireless...

  • Page 163: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Battery Packs The Battery Pack BP-2L12 can also be used with the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC. CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Connect the car battery cable to recharge battery packs on the move. The car battery cable plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12-24 V DC negative ground battery.
  • Page 164 SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.

  • Page 165: Screen Displays

    Screen Displays To display the date and time, press the DATA CODE button. See also p. 80. Press the wireless controller’s TV SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on through the menu to see the other displays on the TV screen. (The displays appear white on-screen.) They will not be added to any recordings you make with the camcorder.

  • Page 166: Recording Mode

    Shows how much battery power remains 151). The battery pack is exhausted ( 151). No cassette is loaded, or it is set for erasure prevention 16, 17). Remaining tape (Green: more than five minutes. Yellow: less than five minutes. Red: final few seconds.) ...finally, it tells you when you have...
  • Page 167 Zoom display ( 23): Optical zoom Optical plus 40× digital zoom Optical plus 200× digital zoom Zoom in Zoom out The image stabilizer is turned on ( 56). CAM. MENU PLAY MENU MV5i/MV5i MC :VCR) MV5i MC C.CAM. MENU MV5i MC C.PLAY MENU MV5i MC FILE OPER.
  • Page 168 The 16:9 mode: the display flashes when the effect is being selected, and appears steadily when it is activated ( 21). Digital effects. The display flashes when the function is being selected and appears steadily when it is activated ( 62).
  • Page 169 Memory Card Displays MV5i MC No memory card is inserted ( 107) Still Image Size 113) Movie Size( 113) Image quality( 107) Standard Fine Super Fine Folder number-File number ( 110) Slide show in progress 124) Recording to a memory card 113) The number of still images that can still...
  • Page 170 Time Code This records counter information, including hour, minute, second, and frame number on a special data code area on the tape itself. It is reset automatically when a new tape is loaded. In TAPE CAMERA mode, the frame number doesn’t appear in the display.

  • Page 171: Caution Phrases

    Caution phrases The camcorder displays various caution phrases — they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing. Appears each time you turn the power on, until you set the time zone, date and time ( 51). Appears when the battery pack is exhausted 151).
  • Page 172 Appears immediately after you start recording, and the video heads are badly contaminated. Make sure to clean the video heads when this caution appears. 155) MV5i MC Memory card caution phrases An error has occurred with the memory card. The camcorder can not record or play back.

  • Page 173: Specifications

    * This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print- compliant printer, the camcorder's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
  • Page 174 Estimated SD Memory Card SDC-8M capacities (approx.): 1024 × 768: Superfine 14 images/Fine 20 images/Standard 39 images 640 × 480: Superfine 35 images/Fine 52 images/ Standard 86 images • The actual number you can record varies depending on the images. Remember that the sample images recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are included in the total number.

  • Page 175: Index

    Index 16:9, 21 Å Abroad, Using the Camcorder, 156 Accessories, 7, 163 AE Programs, 57 AE Shift, 73 Analog line-in**, 90 Analog-digital converter, 92 Audio Dubbing, 97 Audio Mix, 103 Audio Mode, 69 Audio Output, 103 Audio/Video Terminal, 32 Auto, 59 Autofocus, 76 AV Insert**, 94 ı...
  • Page 176 Ø Optional Accessories, 163 ∏ Pause, Record, 18 PC Connection, 105, 146 Photo Search, 83 Playback Connection, 32 Playback Pause, 29 Playing Back a Tape, 28 Playing Back Memory Card, 122 Portrait, 59 Power Adapter, 12-14 Powering Your Camcorder, 12 Pre-Marked Position, 84 Preparing the Camcorder, 150 Preventing Accidental Erasure*,...
  • Page 177 Û Zero Set Memory, 84 Zooming, 23 MV5i MC only ** MV5i/MV5i MC only...

  • Page 178: Menu At A Glance

    Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder’s menu. Functions are listed alphabetically. Function 16:9 effect 6-sec. Date Audio dub Audio mode AV/headphones AV → DV out Beep Brightness Card access display Card mix Copy - card to cassette Copy - cassette to card Data code Date/time display...
  • Page 179 Function Erase Erase all print marks File numbers Format Image stabilizer LCD Mirror mode Mix level MV5i MC Mix type MV5i MC Movie Size Output channel Print mark Protect Record mode Remote sensor mode Self-Timer Shutter sound Shutter speed Still Image Quality Still Image Size Stitch assist Tally lamp...

  • Page 180: White Balance

    Function Time zone/DST TV screen White balance Wind screen First make sure the camera is set to... MV5i MC MV5i MC PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA CARD PLAY ( VCR ) CARD CAMERA MV5i MC MV5i MC MV5i MC Then select it from this submenu and set.
  • Page 181 Canon UK Ltd. Ribcon Way Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9UR Telephone 0870-241-2161 Canon Australia Pty. Ltd 1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113, Australia Telephone 805-2000, Fax 887-4484 Canon New Zealand Ltd Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, P.O. Box 33-336, Auckland, New Zealand Telephone 486-1570, Fax 486-6420 Canon Singapore Pte.

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