Canon MV500i Manual Do Utilizador

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 ............................25

~ Basic Playback ~

Playing Back a Cassette ..........................28

Connections for Playback on a

TV Screen............................................32

Tips for Making Better Videos ................36

~ General ... ~

Searching and Reviewing

While Recording ................................38

Using the Menus ......................................39

Using the Wireless Controller ..................43

~ For Recording ...~

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 Self-Timer ..............................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 ...~

Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data

(Data Code) ........................................71

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/

Date Search) ........................................74

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........75

Editing to a VCR ......................................76

Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment ..77

Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog

Camcorder – Analog Line-in
(MV500i only) ....................................81

Digitally Outputting Analog Video and

Audio Signals – Analog-Digital
Converter (MV500i only) ..................83

Recording Over Existing Scenes

– AV Insert Editing (MV500i only) ....85

Audio Dubbing ........................................88

Setting the Audio Mix ..............................93

Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable....95

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

Contents

Introduction

Editing

Using the Full Range of

Features

Mastering the Basics

Additional Information

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