Canon MV5i, MV5 User Manual

Download

Page 1

Mini

Digital Video Cassette

PUB.DIE-171

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER

Instruction Manual

Introduction

the Basics

Mastering

Range of Features

Using the Full

Editing

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.

PAL

Using a Memory Card

MV5i MC

Additional

Information

Page 2

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Introduction

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

For Users in the UK

When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.

CAUTION: CUSTOMERS IN THE U.K. SHOULD READ THIS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

CHANGING THE FUSE

CHANGING THE PLUG

THE SEVERED PLUG MUST BE DESTROYED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

THE MAINS LEAD ON THIS PRODUCT IS FITTED WITH A NON-REWIREABLE (MOULDED) PLUG, INCORPORATING A 3 AMP FUSE. SHOULD THE FUSE NEED TO BE REPLACED AN ASTA OR BSI APPROVED BS1362 FUSE OF THE SAME RATING MUST BE USED.

ALWAYS REFIT THE FUSE COVER AFTER REPLACING THE FUSE. NEVER USE THE PLUG WITH THE FUSE COVER OMITTED.

IF THE FITTED PLUG IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUR SOCKET OUTLETS, IT SHOULD BE CUT OFF AND AN APPROPRIATE PLUG FITTED IN ITS PLACE. IF POSSIBLE FIT AN APPROPRIATE 3 AMP FUSE. IF THE NEW PLUG HAS NO FUSE, THEN FIT A 5 AMP FUSE AT THE DISTRIBUTION BOARD.

AC POWER CORD CONNECTION

The wires in the mains lead of this apparatus are coloured in accordance with the following cord.

(IMPORTANT)

Mains Lead

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Neither Blue wire or Brown wire is to be connected to the Earth pin of a 3 pin plug.

BLUE ..................NEUTRAL

BROWN...............LIVE

CA-PS 700 identification plate is located on the bottom.

• Use of CV-150F/CV-250F DV cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirement of EMC Directive.

Page 3

Operating Steps and Reference Guide

MV5i MC

Digital Video Camcorder MV5i MC Instruction Manual

Mastering the Basics

Using the Full Range of Features

Editing

Using the Memory Card

Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual

Installing the Software

Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer

Downloading Still Images/Movies to a Computer

Your camcorder is supplied with two manuals: the “Digital Video Camcorder MV5i MC Instruction Manual” and the “Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual”.

Introduction

Page 4

MV5i/ MV5i MC

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

~ Basic Recording ~

Recording Movies onto a Tape ................18

Zooming ..................................................23

Using the LCD Screen ............................25

~ Basic Playback ~

Playing Back a Tape ................................28

Connections for Playback

on a TV Screen....................................32

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

Using the Full Range of

Features

~ General ... ~

Searching and Reviewing

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

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

Using the Wireless Controller..................48

~ For Recording ... ~

Setting the Date and Time........................51

Recording Still Images onto a Tape ........54

Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ............56

Using the Various Recording Programs ..57

Using Digital Effects................................61

Using the Multi-Image Screen ................67

Audio Recording ......................................69

Setting the Self-Timer ..............................71

~ When Making Manual Adjustments ... ~

Adjusting AE Shift ..................................73

Setting the Shutter Speed ........................74

Adjusting Focus Manually ......................76

Setting the White Balance........................77

~ For Playback ... ~

Enlarging the Image during Playback......79

Displaying Date, Time and

Camcorder Data (Data Code)..............80

Searching the Tape

(Photo Search/Date Search) ................83

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........84

Editing

Editing to a VCR......................................85

Dubbing to/from a Tape

with Digital Video Equipment ............86

Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder

(Analog Line-in)..................................90

Digitally Outputting Analog Video and Audio Signals (Analog-

Digital Converter)................................92

Recording Over Existing

Scenes (AV Insert Editing)..................94

Audio Dubbing ........................................97

Setting the Audio Mix............................103

Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable..105

Page 5

Using a Memory Card

MV5i/MV5i MC

Memory Card Introduction ....................106

Recording Still Images

onto a 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

Recording Panoramic Images

(Stitch Assist) ....................................120

Playing Back a Memory Card................122

Settings of Still Images/Movies ............125

Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) 128

Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print

Mark) ................................................129

Erasing Still Images/Movies ..................131

Using the Card Photo Printer CP-10

(Optional) ..........................................133

Combining Images and Recording

Them to a Cassette (Card Mix) ........140

Copying Still Images

from Tape to Memory Card ..............143

Copying Still Images

from Memory Card to Tape ..............144

Formatting a Memory Card....................145

Utilizing Memory Card Still Images/

Movies on a PC ................................146

Other Information and Precautions ........147

Additional Information

Preparing the Camcorder........................150

Notes on Using the Batteries..................151

Maintenance ..........................................154

Troubleshooting......................................158

The MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC System

Diagram ............................................162

Optional Accessories ..............................163

Screen Displays ......................................165

Specifications ........................................173

Index ......................................................175

Menu at a Glance ..................................178

Introduction

Symbols used in this instruction manual

: Reference page numbers

: Functions that can be operated from the body of the camcorder

: Functions that can be operated from the wireless controller

: Supplementary notes for camcorder operation

` : Operation confirmation beeps ( 22)

• Capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labelled on the camcorder itself, e.g. Press the MENU button.

Page 6

CAMERA

Switch Positions by Operating Modes

Operating Mode POWER switch TAPE/CARD switch

CAMERA CAMERA TAPE

PLAY (VCR) PLAY (VCR) TAPE

MV5i MC

Introduction

MV5i MC

* Available functions vary depending on the operating mode. It is indicated as

CARD CAMERA CAMERA CARD

CARD PLAY (VCR) PLAY (VCR) CARD

follows:

: Function can be used in this mode.

: Function cannot be used in this mode.

MV5i MC

Page 7

Thank you for Choosing a Canon

MV5i MC

MV5

MV5i

MV5i MC

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.

To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly — there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment.

Getting started

To get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on to use its full range of features.

• When connecting the camcorder to your personal computer, use the optional CV-150F or CV-250F DV cable.

When connecting the camcorder to your PC equipped with a USB terminal, use the supplied IFC-300PCU USB cable.

Your camcorder is supplied with the following accessories:

WL-D74

Wireless Controller

NB-2L Battery Pack

Lithium button battery CR1616

PC-A10 SCART Adapter (Europe, Asia)

S-150 S-video Cable CB-2LTE Battery

WL-D77

Two AA batteries

Lens cap and lens cap cord

CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter (including AC power cable)

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

Charger

Introduction

* Required when you wish to use your

PC to work on still images/movies recorded on a memory card with the camcorder.

for SD Memory Card

Soft Case

IFC-

300PCU USB Cable*

Memory Card (with pre-

SDC-8M SD

recorded sample images)

Software CD-ROM Digital Video Solution Disk* ArcSoft Camera Suite CD

Page 8

Introducing the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC

MV5i MC

MV5i/MV5i MC

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 30× digital zoom when using a memory card).

Image Stabilizer

Introduction

Corrects camcorder shake so even hand-held shots at full telephoto are smooth and steady.

Night Mode

10× Optical Zoom (200× Digital Zoom)

Allows you to record bright colorful images even in dark places. The camcorder automatically adjusts to the optimum shutter speed based on the brightness of the subject.

Still Images

You can record still images like photographs only by pressing the photo button.

Panoramic Images

You can merge separate images into one large panoramic scene using the supplied software (PhotoStitch) on a PC.

USB Terminal

Allows high-speed transfer of memory card data to a PC with a built-in USB port. You can organize and edit still images/movies on your PC using the supplied software.

IEEE 1394 DV Terminal

The DV terminal allows high-quality transfer with virtually no deterioration in quality of images. You can edit and process images by connecting the camcorder to a PC with the IEEE 1394 terminal.

nalog Line-in

Recording

An analog video signal from a television, VCR, or another camcorder can be sent into the camcorder to record images digitally onto a Mini DV cassette.

You can record still images and movies onto a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. Still images from the memory can be combined with other recordings. The memory card also enables easy transfer of still images/movies to a PC. Use the supplied software to edit or attach still images/movies to your e-mail.

High-definition, XGA-size still images through processing with a 680,000 pixels CCD.

Memory Card

XGA-Size Still Images

Digital Effects

Show your creativity by using the special effects and digital faders. These digital effects and faders

can add visual appeal and greater imaging variety. The multi-image screen captures moving subjects in 4, 9 or 16 sequences of still images with the Image Capture feature and displays them at one time.

Page 9

Finding Your Way Around the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC

Speaker (p. 31)

LCD screen (p. 25)

BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 15)

Memory card compartment cover (p. 107)

Battery attachment unit (p. 15)

LCD panel OPEN button (p. 25)

D.EFFECTS SELECT button (p. 65)

D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p. 65)

Card access indicator (p. 107)

MV5i MC

(stop) button (p. 28)/ INDEX SCREEN button (p. 124)

MV5i MC

(play/pause) button (p. 28)/ Card Mix button (p. 140)

MV5i MC

REC SEARCH

button (p. 38)/ (fast forward) button (p. 28)/ CARD

button (p. 122)

MV5i MC

REC (record) SEARCH

–

button(p. 38)/

Record review button (p. 38)/ (rewind) button (p. 28)/ CARD

–

button (p. 122)

MV5i MC

the Basics

Mastering

Page 10

AE SHIFT button (p. 73)/ SLIDE SHOW button (p. 124)

FOCUS button (p. 76)/ DATA CODE button (p. 80)

Easy Recording

Program AE

SET button (p. 40)

CAMERA

•

OFF

•

PLAY(VCR)

•

}

TAPE/CARD switch (p. 18)

Zoom controller (p. 23)

PHOTO button (p. 54, 112)

POWER indicator (p. 18)

Grip belt (p. 150)

Cassette compartment (p. 16)

Cassette compartment cover (p. 16)

Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 150)

Viewfinder (p. 150)

POWER switch (p. 18)

Start/Stop button (p. 19)

OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 16)

Selector dial (p. 31, 40)

MENU button (p. 40)

Program selector (p. 57)

Backup battery cover (p. 153)

MV5i MC

Mastering

the Basics

Page 11

SET

REW

PLAY

START /STOP

PHOTO

SELF

TIMER

SCREEN

DATA

CODE

–

CARD

AUDIO

MONITOR

REC

PAUSE

SEARCH SELECT

SLIDESHOW

ZERO SET MEMORY

AUDIO

DUB.

STOP

MIX

BALANCE

ST-1

ST-2

ON/OFFD.EFFECTS

SET

ZOOM

INSERT

PAUSE

SLOW

REMOTE SET

–/

WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D77

× 2 button (p. 30)

START/STOP button (p. 19)

MENU button (p. 40)

TV SCREEN button (p. 165)

SELF TIMER button (p. 71)

DATA CODE button (p. 80)

D.EFFECTS (Digital effects) button (p. 65)

ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 84)

Transmitter

Zoom buttons (p. 23)

SET button (p. 40)

Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 65)

MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 103)

Controller buttons (p. 40)

Search buttons (p. 83) SEARCH SELECT button (p. 83)

AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 103)

AUDIO DUB. button (p. 101)

REMOTE SET button (p. 49)

button (p. 29)

FF button (p. 28) PLAY button (p. 28)

STOP button (p. 28)

SLOW button (p. 29)

REW button (p. 28)

PAUSE button (p. 29)

PHOTO button (p. 54, 112)

SLIDE SHOW button (p. 124)

MV5i MC

CARD buttons (p. 122)

MV5i MC

REC PAUSE button (p. 88, 91)

MV5i MC

MV5i

AV INSERT button (p. 94)

MV5i MC

MV5i

Bottom view

DC IN terminal (p. 12)

Remote sensor (p. 48)

Tally Lamp (p. 50)

Terminal cover

MIC terminal (p. 69, 97)

Tripod socket (p. 36)

Stereo microphone (p. 97)

Terminal cover

MV5i MC

MV5i

DV OUT terminal (p. 86)

DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 87, 105, 115)

MV5i MC

MV5i

AV (audio/video) OUT terminal (p. 33)

AV IN/OUT terminal (p. 33, 90) (phones) terminal (p. 31)

u (LANC) terminal (p. 85)

USB terminal (p. 146)

MV5i MC

S-video OUT terminal (p. 34)

S-Video IN/OUT terminal (p. 34, 94)

MV5i MC

MV5i

the Basics

Mastering

Page 12

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.

• If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the TV — move the adapter away from the TV or the aerial cable.

• Do not connect an unspecified product to the camcorder’s DC terminal. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product.

Mastering

the Basics

Connecting the camcorder to a household power socket

Use the power adapter to provide your camcorder with instant power from a household power socket. Always turn the camcorder off before connecting/removing the power source.

1. Set the POWER switch to OFF.

2. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

3. Connect the power cable to the power adapter.

4. Plug the power cable into a household power socket.

5. Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder after use.

Unplug the power cable from the household power socket, then disconnect it from the adapter.

Page 13

CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter

Specifications

Power supply 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 0.32A Rated output 7.4 V DC, 2.0 A Operating temperature range 0°C - 40°C (32°F- 104°F) Dimensions 112 × 29 × 45mm (4 3/8 × 1 1/8 × 1 3/4 Weight 186g (6 1/2 oz) (without power cable)

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.

in)

the Basics

Mastering

Page 14

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.

Mastering

the Basics

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. Always turn the camcorder off before attaching/removing the battery pack.

1. Connect the power cable to the charger.

2. Attach the battery pack to the charger.

• Align the front end of the battery pack with the guides on the charger, then press and slide the battery pack into the charger to set it in place.

3. Plug the AC plug into a household power socket.

• The charge indicator lights in red and charging starts.

• The indicator light changes to green when the battery pack is fully charged.

4. Unplug the charger from the household power socket.

5. Remove the battery pack by sliding it out.

6. Disconnect the power cable form the charger.

Note:

• You can find details on using the battery pack in the “Notes on Using the Battery Pack” ( 151). These notes include charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery.

Page 15

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. RELEASE button and remove the battery.

CB-2LTE Battery Charger

Specifications

Power supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz,

0.17A (100V) – 0.10A (240V)

Rated output 8.4V DC, 0.5A Operating temperature range 0°C - 40°C (32°F- 104°F) Dimensions 91 × 29.5 × 56 mm

(3 5/8 × 1 1/8 × 2 1/4 in)

Weight 82 g (2 7/8 oz) (without power cable)

the Basics

Mastering

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.

Page 16

Loading a Cassette

PUSH

Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.*

Mastering

the Basics

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.

• The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens.

3. Load or unload the cassette.

• Insert the cassette gently with the window facing outward, and the REC/SAVE tab to the bottom.

• Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.

4. Press the P mark on the compartment until it clicks, and wait

for it to close.

5. Click the cover back into place.

* D is a trade mark.

Notes:

• Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, and do not attempt to close the cover until the cassette compartment has fully retracted.

• After loading a cassette, use record search ( 38) to find the point where you want to start recording.

• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.

• Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use — return it to its case and store it in a cool, clean, dry place.

• When you turn the camcorder’s power on, v flashes in the display until you load a cassette.

• With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading ( 166).

Page 17

Protecting tapes from accidental erasure

SAVE

REC

SAVE

REC

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” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. If you want to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is closed.

Handling cassettes

• To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder — do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself.

• Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced — they may damage the camcorder.

• Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape.

• Handle cassettes with care — dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may cause internal damage.

• Store cassettes in the provided case, first rewinding them to the start of the tape and then storing them upright.

• A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use, affecting information transfer. Therefore, after using a tape about 10 times, be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton bud.

the Basics

Mastering

Cassette memory

You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorder.

Page 18

Recording Movies onto a Tape

4, 5

MV5i MC

Mastering

the Basics

Before you start recording

Have you completed the following steps?

• Attaching a power source ( 12).

• Removing the lens cap ( 150).

• Fastening the grip belt ( 150).

• Choosing the display: viewfinder ( 150) or LCD screen ( 25).

Note:

• When you’re using the viewfinder, fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 25).

You may also want to install the backup battery ( 153) in order to set the date and time display ( 51).

Recording

1. Press and hold the small button on the POWER switch and turn the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( : Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TAPE.)

• The camcorder automatically sets to record pause mode. PAUSE appears in

the display.

• If you haven’t set the date and time display, SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE

AND TIME appears in the display. For setting the time zone, see p. 51. For setting the date and time, see p. 53.

• The camcorder power indicator lights up.

• The confirmation beep sounds.

• The camcorder will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for

more than about 5 minutes. To return to record pause mode, turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.

• Recording still images onto a memory card ( 112), recording

movies onto a memory card ( 117).

Page 19

2. Load a cassette ( 16).

3. Slide the program selector to [.

• This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 57).

4. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording.

• For still image recording to a tape, see p. 54.

• The tally lamp flashes rapidly and REC appears in the display.

5. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display.

• You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start/stop button.

Note:

• After loading a cassette, start recording when the tape counter has stopped.

When you have finished recording

• Replace the lens cap.

• Return the LCD screen flush to the camcorder body.

• Unload the cassette.

• Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

• Disconnect the power source.

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.

• You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording.

• For tips on how to make better videos, see p. 36.

• For extra recording time, set REC MODE to LP mode ( 20).

the Basics

Mastering

Page 20

MV5i MC

MV5i

REC MODE••••SP

VCR SET UP

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

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 ( : AV insert) to a tape that has been recorded in LP mode.

( 39)

Mastering

the Basics

To change to LP mode, open the menu, select VCR SET UP, REC MODE and set it to LP.

Notes:

• Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape, recording/playback in LP mode may cause image or sound distortion. We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings.

• If you record in both modes on the same tape, the image may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly.

• If you playback a tape recorded on another digital equipment on this camcorder, or vice versa, image and sound may become distorted.

Page 21

16:9 (Wide screen TV recording)

16:9••••••••OFF

CAM.SET UP

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on wide screen TVs.

( 39)

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:

• “16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 mode on.

• You cannot use the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program.

• You cannot use the multi-image screen when setting the 16:9 mode on.

• If you play back a recording made for 16:9 on a normal TV screen, the image

will appear to be vertically “squashed” (compressed).

the Basics

Mastering

Page 22

BEEP••••••••ON

SYSTEM

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

Confirmation/Warning beeps

The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the

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. Beeps are not recorded on the tape.

( 39)

Mastering

the Basics

To turn the beep off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select BEEP, set it to OFF and close the menu.

Demonstration mode

You can see a demonstration of the camcorder’s main features. To see the demonstration, do either of the following:

• With no cassette or memory card inserted, turn the DEMO MODE on in the TAPE CAMERA menu or CARD CAMERA menu and close the menu.

• Leave the camcorder with no cassette or memory card inserted for five minutes after turning it on.

( 39)

DISP.SET UP

DEMO MODE••••ON

To turn the demonstration mode off, open the menu and select DISP. SET UP. Then select DEMO MODE, set it to OFF and close the menu.

Note:

• To cancel the demo mode once it has begun: push any button, turn off the power, load a cassette or insert a memory card.

Page 23

MV5i MC

Zooming

MV5i MC

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

Zoom in

Zoom out

10× optical zoom ( card 7×)

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:

• Move the control slightly to zoom slowly.

• Move it farther to zoom more quickly. (The farther you move the zoom control, the faster the zoom speed.)

The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed.

40×/200× digital zoom ( card 30×)

the Basics

Mastering

Magnifies the camcorder’s zoom range by up to 20× in TAPE CAMERA mode. The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and out between 1× and 200× magnification — the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 10×) and digital zooming (10× to 40× or 10× to 200×).

( 39)

CAM.SET UP

D.ZOOM••••••

40×

To change the digital zoom, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select D.ZOOM, set it to OFF or 200

× and close the menu.

Page 24

Mastering

Notes:

• When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 1 m (3 ft 33/8 in) between you and your subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (3/8 in).

• Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 10×.

• You cannot use digital zoom in the Night recording program.

• You cannot use digital zoom when the multi-image screen is set. The display becomes “– – –”.

• The zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. When the digital zoom is set to 40×, the zoom indicator extends (light blue). When the digital zoom is set to 200× zoom, the zoom indicator extends again (a darker blue).

the Basics

Page 25

Using the LCD Screen

90°

180°

90°

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. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on.

Changing the angle of the LCD screen

You can choose the angle of the screen that suits you best by opening and rotating the screen, also you can rotate the LCD screen so that faces in the direction of the lens ( 27).

the Basics

Mastering

You can also push the panel flat against the camcorder until it is flush with the side, with the screen facing outwards.

Notes:

• Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel.

• Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder.

• Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90°, before attempting to rotate it.

Page 26

BRIGHTNESS••

DISP.SET UP

–+

• Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place, before closing it or pushing

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

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. Doing so could cause damage.

• Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it difficult for you to view the image. In this case, switch to using the viewfinder. You are also able to adjust the brightness of the screen (see “Adjusting the LCD screen” below).

Adjusting the LCD screen

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

Mastering

the Basics

( 39)

Open the menu and select DISP.SET UP from the menu. Then select BRIGHTNESS, adjust the level with the selector dial and close the menu.

A bar showing the level appears in the display.

• Turn the selector dial up to make the display brighter.

• Turn the selector dial down to make the display darker.

Notes:

• The camcorder will remember your brightness setting even after you turn it off.

• The brightness of the LCD does not affect that of the recorded images or the viewfinder.

About the LCD Screen

The LCD screen built into this camcorder is a high precision product. However, small black dots or bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the tape. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

Page 27

Allowing the subject to monitor recording

LCD MIRROR••ON

DISP.SET UP

MV5i MC

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

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. (Adjust the viewfinder,

150)

• You can choose the display style, reversed (mirror on) or not (mirror off). The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose.

( 39)

To turn the mirror mode off, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select LCD MIRROR, set it to OFF and close the menu.

The indicators that appear in the LCD display when LCD MIRROR is turned on:

the Basics

Mastering

CARD CAMERA mode

No card Recording to a

memory card

TAPE CAMERA mode

REC REC PAUSE EJECT

CARD CAMERA mode Recording to a memory card

Page 28

Playing Back a Tape

MV5i MC

You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder also

Mastering

the Basics

plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 31).

• When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen

side facing up.

• When you’re using the viewfinder to view playback, close the LCD panel.

For playing back your recordings on a TV, see p. 32. For using the wireless controller, see p. 48.

Note:

• To avoid accidental recording, make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so

that it exposes the hole (the switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF).

1. Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY

(VCR). ( : Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TAPE.)

• The power indicator lights up.

2. Load the cassette.

3. Press the e (play) button to start playback.

• To end playback, press the 3 (stop) button.

• To wind the tape forwards, stop playback and press the 11(fast forward)

button.

• To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the button.

• 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.

` (rewind)

Page 29

Other playback modes

REW

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

SLOW

×2

+ /

– /

Playback pause

Press the aa(pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the e (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

1 (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the 1 (fast

forward) button during normal fast forward.

Rewind playback

For reverse playback at about 11.5 times normal speed, press and hold the

` (rewind) button during normal playback or press and hold the ` (rewind)

button during normal rewind.

Special playback

Frame Advance

To play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance.

the Basics

Mastering

Frame Reverse

To play back in reverse frame by frame, press the –/4a button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse.

Slow Forward Playback

To play back at about 1/3 normal speed, press the SLOW M button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

Slow Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at about 1/3 normal speed, press the –/4a button and then the SLOW M button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

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. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

Mastering

the Basics

Notes:

• Mosaic-like noise appears on the screen during some of the special playback modes.

• There’s no audio during special playback.

Page 31

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.

the Basics

Mastering

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

MV5i MC

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial.

• Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume.

• A bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. It disappears in 4

seconds.

• You can turn off the volume completely by turning the selector dial down until

OFF appears.

Notes:

• Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is turned up high. If

this happens, turn down the volume.

• The speaker does not sound if PHONES is displayed. Set AV/headphones to AV

( 33).

Using the headphones

• You can also use the headphones to monitor the sound track. Change the setting

of the AV/headphones terminal through the menu ( 32).

• You can adjust the headphone volume separately from the built-in speaker.

• The levels you adjust for the built-in speaker and headphones are memorized

separately. The camcorder remembers your levels even if you turn the camcorder off and back on again.

• The speaker turns off when you use headphones.

)

Page 32

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen

AV/PHONES•••AV

VCR SET UP

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 ( 12).

Power off all devices before starting the connections.

See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details.

Switching the AV/headphone terminal

Mastering

the Basics

Through the menu, the camcorder’s AV/headphone terminal can be switched to function as either the AV terminal or the headphone terminal.

CAMERA

( 39)

PLAY (VCR

MV5i MC

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AV/PHONES and set it to AV or PHONES and close the menu.

• When the terminal is switched to PHONES, PHONES appears in the display.

Using the headphones

• Make sure you switch the AV/headphones terminal to PHONES before using headphones. If the AV/headphones terminal is not switched to PHONES before you use the headphones, noise will come out from the headphones.

)

Page 33

If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S (S1)-video)

PC-A10 SCART Adapter

AUDIO

(R)

(L/MONO)

AUDIO

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. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO.

• If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV, set the TV/VIDEO selector on the

television to VIDEO.

• If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR, set the input selector on the

VCR to LINE.

the Basics

Mastering

Page 34

VIDEO

S(S1)-VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

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.

S-150 S-video Cable

Mastering

the Basics

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

• 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. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect the yellow plug.

• If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV, set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO.

• If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

Page 35

If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals

VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

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). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO.

• If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV, set the TV/VIDEO selector on the

television to VIDEO.

• If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR

to LINE.

Note:

• If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting, remember

to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camcorder’s audio terminals are connected. If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be produced.

the Basics

Mastering

Page 36

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.

Using a tripod

Mastering

the Basics

To prevent any unwanted movement, you can mount the camcorder on a tripod, (or any flat surface at a suitable height) and operate it with the wireless controller.

• When you are using a tripod, be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight as it may melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.)

• Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no longer than 5.5 mm (1/4 inch), as it will damage the camcorder.

Composition

The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the centre. For a more interesting picture, try to position your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards.

Don’t cut off the top of the subject’s head, and don’t cut people off at the neck, hips or knees (move a little bit above or below).

Watch out for distracting objects in the background.

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. Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot.

Remember that any camcorder movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary or half-hearted movements.

Camcorder moves

Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject. Decide the area you want to cover and stand facing the end of your panning angle. Without moving your feet, turn your waist to the starting position. Start recording, and after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from the waist. Hold the final image for a few seconds before you stop recording.

Pan

Long shot

Medium shot

Close-up

the Basics

Mastering

Tilt the camcorder up to exaggerate the height of the subject. Tilt down from the top of a building, for example, as an introduction to subjects at the bottom.

Tilt

Page 38

Searching and Reviewing While Recording

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

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. By using record search, you can ensure a smooth, noise-free join between the new scene and the old one.

1. Press and hold the REC SEARCH + or – button on the camcorder while you check the picture in the display.

• The + button plays the recording forwards and the – button plays it

backwards.

Using the Full

2. Release the button when you find the point where you want to start recording.

Range of Features

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

Record review

When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to record pause mode. You can quickly make sure that a scene has been recorded properly and then go on to shoot the next scene, without producing any noise in the picture.

1. Press and release the c (record review) button while you check the

picture in the display.

• The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds, and returns to record pause mode.

Note:

• Noise may appear on the screen when you play the tape backwards.

Page 39

Using the Menus

MV5i MC

MV5i

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

MV5i

PLAY (VCR

)

CAMERA

CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN

VCR MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER. DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN

C.CAM MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE STITCH AST CAM.SET UP CARD SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN

C.PLAY MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD OPER. VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN

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 ( 41) PLAY MENU ( 42) ( : VCR MENU)

The MV5i MC has 2 additional menus:

C.CAM. MENU Card Camera Menu ( 44) C.PLAY MENU Card Play Menu ( 45)

2 CAM. MENU

2 PLAY MENU

( : VCR MENU)

Range of Features

Using the Full

2 C.CAM. MENU

2 C.PLAY MENU

Page 40

MV5i MC

Selecting from the Menus

2, 11

3-10

SCREEN

1. Turn the POWER switch ( : and the TAPE/CARD switch) to 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.

• The submenu appears.

5. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired function.

Using the Full

6. Press the SET button to select.

Range of Features

• The function and its settings only appear.

7. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired setting.

• If you are setting a function other than the white balance or shutter speed,

the function will be set if you skip to step 11.

8. Press the SET button to select.

• The function is set and you return to the submenu.

9. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to b RETURN.

10.Press the SET button to select.

• You return to the main menu.

11.Press the MENU button.

• The main menu disappears.

SET

Notes:

• Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.

• Selecting b RETURN takes you back one menu, or closes the main menu.

• Items that are unavailable, due to the tape or card situation or the settings of

other menu items, appear in purple.

• You may often find it convenient to use the wireless controller to move around

the menus. Press its MENU button to open/close the menu and use the arrow keys in place of turning the selector dial. Push the SET button to select.

Page 41

CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••40

IMAGE S. ••ON 16:9••••••••OFF WHITE BAL.••AUTO SELF-TIMER RETURN

u o

y i

CARD MIX 101-0143 1/50 MIX TYPE••••CARD CHROMA MIX LEVEL•••

IMAGE SELECT

SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE

–+

CAMERA

MV5i MC

CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN

1 3

2 4

• 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. See p. 32 for TV connecting instructions.

List of Menus

Turn to appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function.

2 CAM. MENU

q To card mix submenu w To camera set up submenu e To VCR set up submenu r To display set up submenu t To system menu y Close main menu

q Card mix submenu

q Mix type.............................. 141

w Mix level............................. 141

Range of Features

Using the Full

w Camera set up submenu

e Shutter speed......................... 74

r Digital zoom ......................... 23

t Image stabilizer..................... 56

y 16:9 effect............................. 21

u White balance ....................... 77

i Self-Timer............................. 71

o Return

Page 42

MV5i MC

SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WL.REMOTE••• 1 BEEP••••••••ON TALLY LAMP••ON T.ZONE/DST••––– D/TIME SET••––.–––.–––– ––:–– –– RETURN

MV5i MC

MV5i

PLAY (VCR

)

PLAY MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER. DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN

1 3

2 4

MV5i MC

VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE•••• SP WIND SCREEN•OFF AUDIO MODE••12bit AV/PHONES•••AV RETURN

e VCR set up submenu

!0 Recording mode.................... 20

!1 Wind screen .......................... 70

!2 Audio mode .......................... 69

!3 AV or headphones................. 32

!4 Return

r Display set up submenu

!5 Brightness ............................. 26

!6 LCD Mirror mode................. 27

!7 TV screen............................ 165

!8 Date/time display.................. 53

Card access display

@0 Demo mode........................... 22

@1 Return

t System submenu

Using the Full

@2 Wireless controller................ 48

Range of Features

@3 Beep ...................................... 22

@4 Tally Lamp............................ 19

@5 Time zone/

Daylight saving time............. 51

@6 Date/time set......................... 53

@7 Return

2 PLAY MENU

( : VCR MENU)

q To VCR set up submenu w To card set up submenu e To card operations submenu r To display set up submenu t To system submenu y Close main menu

.. 109

DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS••

LCD MIRROR••ON TV SCREEN•••ON

D/T DISPLAY•OFF CARD ACCESS•ON

DEMO MODE•••ON RETURN

– +

!8 @0

Page 43

PLAY MENU, cont.

MV5i MC

MV5i/ MV5i MC

VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE•••• SP OUTPUT CH•••L/R AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN WIND SCREEN•––– AUDIO MODE••12bit AV/PHONES•••AV AV DV OUT•••OFF RETURN

t u

r y i

CARD SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SI QUALITY••FINE MOVIE SIZE••320

×240

FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS RETURN

!0 !2

CARD OPER. SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE COPY RETURN

[ ]

DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• DISPLAYS••••ON 6SEC.DATE•••OFF DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME CARD ACCESS•ON RETURN

– +

!9 @1

!8 @0

q VCR set up submenu

q Recording mode.................... 20

w Output channel.................... 104

r Wind screen .......................... 70

t Audio mode .......................... 69

y AV or headphones................. 32

u Analog-digital

converter ............................... 92

i Return

w Card set up submenu

o Still image quality............... 108

!0 Movie Size.......................... 108

!1 File numbers ....................... 110

!2 Return

e Card operations submenu

Audio dubbing

101

Range of Features

Using the Full

!3 Copy from tape to card....... 143

!4 Return

r Display set up submenu

!5 Brightness ............................. 27

!6 Displays .............................. 165

!7 6-second auto date ................ 82

!8 Data code .............................. 81

!9 Date/time select .................... 80

@0 @1 Return

Card access display

... 104

Page 44

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••OFF WHITE BAL.••AUTO SELF-TIMER••OFF RETURN

e t

CARD SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SI QUALITY••FINE SI SIZE•••••1024

×768

MOVIE SIZE••320

×240

FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS SHTR SOUND••ON RETURN

o !1

SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WL.REMOTE••• 1 TALLY LAMP••ON BEEP••••••••ON T.ZONE/DST••––– D/TIME SET••––.–––.–––– ––:–– –– RETURN

@4 @6

@3 @5

t System submenu

@2 Wireless controller................ 49

@3 Tally Lamp............................ 19

@4 Beep ...................................... 22

@5 Time zone/

Daylight saving time............. 51

@6 Date/time set......................... 53

@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 u Close main menu

Using the Full

Range of Features

w Camera set up submenu

q Shutter speed......................... 74

w Digital zoom ......................... 23

e White balance ....................... 70

r Self-timer .............................. 71

t Return

C.CAM MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE

STITCH AST CAM.SET UP

CARD SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP

SYSTEM

RETURN

2 4 6

e Card set up submenu

y Still image quality............... 108

u Still image size ................... 108

i Movie size........................... 108

o File numbers ....................... 110

!0 Shutter sound ...................... 111

!1 Return

Page 45

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WL.REMOTE••• 1 TALLY LAMP••ON BEEP••••••••ON T.ZONE/DST••––– D/TIME SET••––.–––.–––– ––:–– –– RETURN

DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• LCD MIRROR••••••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF CARD ACCESS•ON DEMO MODE•••ON RETURN

– +

!7 !9

!6 !8

C.PLAY MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD OPER. VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN

1 3

2 4

VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE AV/PHONES•••AV RETURN

C. CAM MENU, cont.

e VCR set up submenu

!2 AV or headphones................. 32

r Display set up submenu

!3 Brightness ............................. 26

!4 LCD Mirror mode................. 27

!5 TV screen............................ 165

!6 Date/time display.................. 53

!7 Card access display............. 109

!8 Demo mode........................... 22

!9 Return

t System submenu

@0 Wireless controller................ 49

@1 Tally Lamp............................ 19

@2 Beep ...................................... 22

@3 Time zone/

Daylight saving time............. 51

@4 Date/time set......................... 53

@5 Return

Range of Features

Using the Full

2 C. PLAY MENU

q To card operations submenu w To VCR set up submenu e To display set up submenu r To system submenu t Close main menu

Page 46

q-1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image)

DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• DISPLAYS••••ON D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME CARD ACCESS•ON RETURN

–+

!4 !6

VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE••••SP AV/PHONES•••AV RETURN

CARD OPER. SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE PROTECT PRINT MARK RETURN

CARD OPER. SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE COPY PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE IMAGE ERASE FORMAT RETURN

[ ]

Copy from card to tape

......... 144

w Erase all print marks........... 130

e Image erase......................... 131

r Format................................. 145

t Return

q-2 Card operations submenu (when displaying an index screen)

y To image protect ................. 128

u To print mark ...................... 129

i Return

w VCR set up submenu

Using the Full

o Recording mode.................... 20

Range of Features

!0 AV or headphones................. 32

!1 Return

e Display set up submenu

!2 Brightness ............................. 26

!3 Displays .............................. 165

!4 Date/time select .................... 80

!5 Card access display............. 109

!6 Return

Page 47

SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WL.REMOTE••• 1 TALLY LAMP••ON BEEP••••••••ON T.ZONE/DST••––– D/TIME SET••––.–––.–––– ––:–– –– RETURN

!9 @1

!8 @0

C.PLAY MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD OPER. VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM PRINT RETURN

C. PLAY MENU, cont.

r System submenu

!7 Wireless controller................ 49

!8 Tally Lamp............................ 19

!9 Beep ...................................... 22

@0 Time zone/

Daylight saving time............. 51

@1 Date/time set......................... 53

@2 Return

t Direct Printing Mode

(Card Photo Printer CP-10)

Range of Features

Using the Full

Page 48

Using the Wireless Controller

MV5i/ MV5i MC

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.

There are some functions that cannot be operated without the wireless controller:

• Special playback ( 29)

• Photo/date search ( 83)

• Zero set memory ( 84)

• Audio mix ( 103)

• Dubbing from a digital video equipment ( 86)

• Analog line-in ( 90)

Using the Full

• AV insert ( 94)

Range of Features

• Audio dubbing ( 97)

Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - markings. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries.

• When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors, the

• The camcorder may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at

• Do not leave the controller exposed to direct sunlight, or in hot or humid places.

• When the batteries run out, replace them both together.

• If the wireless controller doesn’t work, see p. 50.

Inserting batteries

Notes:

effective range will be less.

extremely close range.

Page 49

WL.REMOTE••• 1

SYSTEM

REMOTE SET

ZOOM

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.

The wireless controller and the camcorder have been preset to mode 1. If you change the mode on the camcorder, be sure to change the mode on the wireless controller to the same mode.

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

MV5i MC

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

A 1 : Mode 1

( 39)

A 2 : Mode 2 OFFB : Sensor off

To turn the remote sensor off:

Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to

OFF

and close the menu.

• B appears in the display.

To change the mode... ...on the camcorder:

Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to A 1 or A 2 and close the menu.

• The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds.

...on the wireless controller:

Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller.

Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 or the ZOOM T button for mode 2. Continue to press simultaneously for over 2 seconds.

• Be sure to set the wireless controller to the same mode as the camcorder.

Range of Features

)

Using the Full

Page 50

If your wireless controller isn’t working:

TALLY LAMP••ON

SYSTEM

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

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. Set the wireless controller’s mode accordingly by pressing the aforementioned button combinations. If the wireless controller still doesn’t work, change the batteries.

Notes:

• The mode the camcorder is set to also appears for 4 seconds when you turn the power on.

• When you replace the batteries, the wireless controller returns to mode 1. Change the mode again if necessary.

Turning off the tally lamp

The tally lamp lets you know that the camera is recording, receiving signals from the wireless controller or counting down for the self-timer.

Using the Full

However, its flashing may be reflected

Range of Features

into the lens during close-up recording, or when recording through glass.

You may therefore decide to turn it off.

( 39)

To turn the tally lamp off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select TALLY LAMP, set it to OFF and close the menu.

• The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording, but it will still light up when the camera receives a signal from the wireless controller and during the self-timer countdown.

Page 51

Setting the Date and Time

SYSTEM

T.ZONE/DST••PARIS

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it during playback ( 80). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 153).

• Before you start setting the date and time, select your home time zone from the menu.

Setting the time zone/daylight saving time

( 39)

Range of Features

Using the Full

1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM and press the SET button.

2. Select T.ZONE/DST and press the SET button.

• The time zone display appears on the screen.

• Your camcorder’s time zone is factory-preset to Paris. If you are at another time zone, select your time zone first and daylight saving time (DST) setting if necessary.

3. Move up or down the list of time zones with the selector dial. Select the option that represents your time zone and press the SET button.

• If you are now in daylight saving time, select the time zone with the

daylight saving time mark U next to the area.

4. Close the menu.

Page 52

24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Using the Full

Range of Features

• 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. Just set the time zone to your destination and the camcorder’s clock will automatically change to display the correct time for your destination.

• The camcorder automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and

leap year.

Notes:

No.

Time zone

LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON

No.

Time zone

WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU. (Honolulu) ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha) AZORES

Page 53

Setting the clock

D/T DISPLAY•OFF

DISP.SET UP

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

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.

( 39)

SYSTEM

D/TIME SET•• 1.JAN.2002 12:00 AM

1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM.

2. Select D/TIME SET and the press the SET button.

• The year display starts to flash.

3. Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year. Press the SET button to move to another part of the display.

• Once you move from the year, the next part of the display starts flashing.

4. Set the month, day, hours, and minutes in the same way.

5. Press the MENU button when finished, and to start the clock.

Notes:

• To make a change to part of the date and time, press the SET button at step 3 to

move to the part to be changed. Turn the dial to make the change, then close the menu.

• The date can be set to any year between 2002 and 2030.

• If you press the MENU button in the middle of setting the date and time, you

leave the menu, and the clock starts.

• If you press the SET button after setting the minutes you can set the date and

time again from the start.

Date and time display

You can choose to display or hide the date and time display during recording. When the date and time display is set to ON, date and time are shown in the lower left-hand corner of the display but the time zone disappears in about 4 seconds. The large, 4-second display will no longer appear when you turn on the power. It is not automatically superimposed on your recordings.

Range of Features

Using the Full

( 49)

To turn it on, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select D/T DISPLAY, set it to ON and close the menu.

Page 54

Recording Still Images onto a Tape

MV5i MC

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

: To take still images on a memory card, see p. 108.

PHOTO

You can record still images like photographs. The camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted.

MV5i MC

to a PC for image enhancement and printout. Also, starting your shooting with a still image makes it easy to find the beginning again later with the Photo Search function( 83).

You can take a still image at any time during regular video recording, or you can

Using the Full

put the camcorder into record pause mode first, then take a still image.

Range of Features

: Copy still images automatically to a memory card ( 143) for transfer

During record mode

Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still image will be taken immediately.

• The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” to the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camcorder also records the sound, and the display shows the still image.

• A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the image.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

During record pause mode

1. Press the

• “PHOTO” flashes at the bottom right of display.

• Exposure is locked.

• During autofocus Fflashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to take the still image.

PHOTO

button halfway down and hold it:

Page 55

• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 159), the camcorder may not

be able to focus, and Fmay continue to flash white in the display. Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manually with the selector dial.

• If you are using manual focus ( 76), the Fmark starts as a continuous

green mark. Focus with the selector dial.

2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image.

• The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” to

the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camcorder also records the sound, and the display shows the still image.

• A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the still

image. Fdisappears from the display.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

Notes:

• The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a still image for approximately 6 seconds. If you turn the POWER switch to OFF during that time, the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete.

• The wireless controller’s PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the “photo”.

• Only take “photos” where it is bright enough to see the image in the display.

Range of Features

Using the Full

Page 56

Turning the Image Stabilizer Off

MV5i MC

IMAGE S. ••ON

CAM.SET UP

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

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.

( 39)

Using the Full

To turn the image stabilizer off, open the menu and select CAM.SET

Range of Features

UP. Then select IMAGE S.

• The i mark disappears from the display when the stabilizer is off.

• The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to

the [ (Easy Recording) position.

i, set it to OFF and close the menu.

Notes:

• Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.

• The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of camcorder shake.

• The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual during the Low Light and Night mode.

Page 57

Using the Various Recording Programs

MV5i MC

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.

• For normal shooting conditions, slide the program selector to Q (program AE)

mode. Open the program menu and select AUTO ( 58).

• For various other recording conditions, the camcorder has 6 more specialised AE (auto exposure) programs.

Availability of functions in each recording program

Position of program selector

Range of Features

Using the Full

Recording Program

Digital Zoom

Shutter speed

Focus

White balance

AE shift

Image stabilizer (ON/OFF)

Digital effects

16:9

Card mix**

: Available

* You cannot use the multi-image screen in the Night recording program. **

[

(Easy

Recording)

: Not available A : Automatic function only

Auto Sports Portrait

hhi

hihi

Spotlight

Sand &

Snow

Low

Light

Night

Page 58

Setting the program AE mode

MV5i MC

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode.

2. Press the SET button to display the program menu.

3. Turn the selector dial to move the arrow up or down the display.

4. Press the SET button to select the desired program.

• The program will appear in the display.

Notes:

• The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display, with the exception of Auto, which is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds.

• Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly.

• If you switch the camcorder from the [ program to the Q program, the camcorder returns to the Auto mode.

• When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene

Using the Full

may cause a vertical light bar (“smear”) to appear. This is a

Range of Features

normal feature of camcorders.

MV5i MC

CARD 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.

Sports

This program is useful for recording high-speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions. Normal playback will be slightly jerky, but you will get clear images which can be analysed frame by frame during slow or paused playback.

Portrait

Use this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from a softened foreground and background. It works well for still-lives and close-ups. The effect is most noticeable when the zoom position is between the middle range and the telephoto end. Focus manually for maximum accuracy, and be careful when recording action scenes, as this program may cause fast moving objects to shudder.

AUTO

SPORTS

PORTRAIT

Range of Features

Using the Full

Spotlight

This program is designed for recording spotlit scenes, such as on a stage. The exposure is automatically adjusted for glare-free recordings of subjects lit by a concentrated light source.

SPOTLIGHT

Page 60

MV5i MC

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

SAND&SNOW

This program allows you to record in dimly lit places. The shutter speed is fixed at a slow speed. It is generally best used for close-ups of slow or stationary subjects, as moving subjects may leave a trailing after-image. However, you can take advantage of this to create special effects, by rapid zooming or by panning along with a moving subject. Image quality will not be

Using the Full

as good as in normal lighting conditions, and autofocus may not work as good as in other

Range of Features

modes.

Night

This program automatically adjusts the shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject even in dark places (night time, etc.) to shoot subjects brightly in colour. It is useful when you record in locations with dark and light places (such as in amusement parks). When you record in very dark places:

• Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

• Though subjects can be shot brightly, picture quality may not be as good as in normal lighting.

• White points may appear in the display.

• Autofocus may not work as well as usual (in this case, adjust the focus manually).

LOW LIGHT

NIGHT

: You cannot use the Night recording program in CARD CAMERA mode.

Page 61

Using Digital Effects

MV5i MC

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

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 ( 64).

Art, Black and White, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave, Color Mask, Mirror

Multi-image Screen:

: Only Black and White can be used in CARD CAMERA mode.

Availability of digital effects by mode

Divides the display to show 4, 9 or 16 still images. Has 4 transition speed options: fast, moderate, slow and manual ( 67).

PHOTO

Faders

Effects

Multi-image Screen

: Available

: Not available * : Black and White only

h *

• The types of digital effects you are able to use depends on the setting of the TAPE/CARD switch, the POWER switch and the recording program.

Notes:

• When you do not want to use digital effects, press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button and select D.EFFECT | from the digital effects menu. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu.

• The camcorder remembers your chosen digital effect setting until you change it.

• Digital effects can be selected but not operated on a blank blue screen (appears in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode). The display continues to flash.

• Digital effects operated during TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode are not recorded onto the original tape.

• Digital effects can be added to another tape when dubbing using the AV out terminal (TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode), but not the DV out terminal.

• You cannot operate digital effects while photo/date searching.

• If you slide the program selector to [ (Easy Recording) while the digital effect display is flashing, it will disappear from the display and reappear when you return to Q (program AE) mode.

• The digital effect display will flash for 2 seconds after setting, even if DISPLAYS is set to OFF in the menu.

Range of Features

Using the Full

Page 62

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

Using the Full

fills the whole screen.

Range of Features

Jump (JUMP)

A small image appears from the left, jumps into the centre and enlarges until it fills the whole screen.

Flip (FLIP)

The image flips into the screen.

Faders

The image

gradually fades out.

The image is wiped off from both sides of the screen.

The image is

wiped off from the corners

The image shrinks, jumps from the centre to the left and disappears.

The image flips

out of the 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.

Tide (TIDE)

The image appears from both sides like tides.

The image divides into 16 pieces. The pieces move around and disappear.

White stripes appear in zigzag from the bottom of the screen until they cover the whole image.

A yellow beam appears in the middle of the screen and expands until it covers the whole image.

Range of Features

Using the Full

The image disappears from both sides like tides.

Page 64

MV5i MC

Effects

: In CARD CAMERA mode, only Black and White can

be selected.

Creates a symmetrical image as if there would be a mirror in the middle of the screen.

Using the Full

Range of Features

Art (ART)

The image becomes like a paint (solarization).

Mirror

Colour Masking (COLOR M.)

The image becomes a rhombus through a masking frame that changes the colours.

Wave (WAVE)

Both ends of the image sway in waves.

Cube

(CUBE)

The image becomes a cube and rotates.

Ball (BALL)

The image becomes a ball.

Black and White

(BLK & WHT)

The image becomes black and white.

Sepia (SEPIA)

The image becomes monochrome with a brownish tint.

Mosaic (MOSAIC)

The image is blurred through enlarging the size of some pixels.

Page 65

Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or

SET

D.EFFECTS ON/OFF

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.

Range of Features

Using the Full

CAMERA PLAY (VCR

MV5i MC

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

Select fader

1. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to open the digital effects menu.

• D.EFFECT |, FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear.

2. Select FADER.

• The settings appear. Select the setting by turning the selector dial.

3. Select the desired setting.

• You return to the digital effects menu.

4. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu.

• The name of your selected fader flashes in the display.

Fader on/off

5. Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button.

• The name of your selection stops flashing.

• Each time you press the ON/OFF button, the chosen fader is activated

(display lights continuously) or deactivated (display flashes).

)

Page 66

6. If you’re in TAPE CAMERA mode:

CAMERA PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

Fade in- Press the start/stop button.

Fade out- Press the start/stop button.

If you’re in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode:

Fade in- Press the

Fade out- Press the

e (play) button.

a (pause) button.

Operating effects

Sound records/plays back normally.

* Make sure the program selector is set to Q.

Select effect

1. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to open the digital effects

menu.

Using the Full

• D.EFFECT |, FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear.

Range of Features

2. Select EFFECT.

• The settings appear. Select the setting by turning the selector dial.

3. Select the desired setting.

• You return to the digital effects menu.

4. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu.

• The menu disappears and the name of your selected setting flashes in the display.

Effect on/off

5. If you’re in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, press the e (play) button.

6. Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button.

• The name of your selection stops flashing and takes effect on the display.

• Each time you press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button, the chosen effect is activated or deactivated.

1. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button.

• BLK&WHT flashes in the display.

2. Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button.

• The effect is activated and the image appears in black and white.

Page 67

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*) — at which to capture a moving subject, such as a person playing tennis or golf. Sound is recorded normally. * In Low Light mode: moderate (every 8 frames), slow (every 12 frames)

4 images 9 images 16 images

Operating the multi-image screen

In TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, you can only operate the multi-image screen in the following playback modes: When M.S.SPEED is set to MANUAL: Still image playback, slow forward/reverse playback When M.S.SPEED is set to FAST, MODERATE or SLOW: Still image playback

CAMERA PLAY (VCR

* Make sure the program selector is set to Q and any program other than the Night

recording program.

MV5i MC

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

Range of Features

Using the Full

Select multi-image screen

1. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to open the digital effects menu.

• D.EFFECT |, FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear.

2. Select MULTI-S.

• M.S. SPEED and M.S. SPLIT settings appear.

3. Select M.S. SPEED.

• MANUAL, FAST, MODERATE and SLOW settings appear.

4. Select the desired setting.

• You return to the digital effects menu.

5. Select MULTI-S again.

• M.S. SPEED and M.S. SPLIT settings appear.

6. Select M.S.SPLIT.

• 4, 9, 16 settings appear.

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.

• MULTI-S stops flashing.

• Manual: As you press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button, scenes will be captured one after another in the indicated number of times. If you push and hold the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button for more than a second, the last image captured will be erased.

• The image currently being recorded is framed in blue. The frame disappears after the last image is captured.

• Automatic: The camcorder will capture the indicated number of images at the indicated speed.

10.Press the start/stop button to begin recording.

• The multi-image screen is recorded to the tape.

Using the Full

Notes:

• You can operate the multi-image screen from record or record pause mode.

Range of Features

• After all the images have been captured, press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button quickly to cancel the multi-image screen.

• If you are operating the multi-image screen in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode and you stop or pause the tape, or press any other playback button or the date/photo search button, the multi-image screen will be cancelled.

• You cannot use digital zoom or the 16:9 mode when the multi-image screen is set. The display becomes “– – –”.

Page 69

Audio Recording

MV5i/ MV5i MC

AUDIO MODE••12bit

VCR SET UP

CAMERA

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i/MV5i MC

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.

( 39)

To switch to the 16-bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to “16 bit” and close the menu.

• “16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds.

Notes:

• For details on adding new sound, see p. 97.

• For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see p. 103.

• When you record to the MV5i/MV5i MC from a camcorder with

DV terminal outputs, the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 bit.

• In TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the audio mode takes effect when doing analog

line-in recording or AV insert. When you do DV in recording, the setting automatically changes to that of the digital device connected to the camcorder.

External microphone

Range of Features

Using the Full

For greater creative control over audio recording, you can connect an external microphone to the camcorder via the MIC terminal. When using the MIC terminal, use a microphone with a built-in power supply (condenser microphone). It is possible to connect almost any stereo microphone with a plug diameter of 3.5 mm (1/8 in), however, their audio levels will be different from that of the built-in microphone. Attach the microphone to the optional SA-1 Adapter Bracket.

Page 70

WIND SCREEN••OFF

VCR SET UP

CAMERA PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

• When using an external microphone, use a microphone cable not longer than 3 meters to avoid electromagnetic interference.

Wind screen

Note:

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. Use the wind screen when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings.

( 39)

To turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select WIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu.

•WSO is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen on.

Using the Full

Notes:

Range of Features

• The wind screen can be used for audio dubbing with the built-in microphone in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode as well as recording (when AUDIO DUB. is set to MIC. IN in VCR SET UP submenu).

• The wind screen does not operate when an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal.

Page 71

Setting the Self-Timer

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

SELF-TIMER••OFF

CAM. SET UP

Still images

For movies

2, 3

START /STOP

PHOTO

SELF

TIMER

This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still images to a tape or memory card.

( 39)

1. Open the menu, select VCR SET UP and set the SELF-TIMER to ON

press the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller.

• SELF-T appears in the display.

• To have the subject monitor recording, rotate the LCD panel 180° ( 27).

Range of Features

Using the Full

For movies

2. Press the start/stop button.

• The camcorder starts to record after a 10-second countdown period (or after

2 seconds when you use the wireless controller). The time remaining counts down in the display (e.g. “5 SEC”).

• SELF-T disappears from the display when recording begins.

• The tally lamp starts flashing.

3. Press the start/stop button to end recording.

For still images

2. Press a PHOTO button on the camcorder body or the wireless controller.

• The camcorder automatically adjusts the focus 2 seconds before the

countdown is complete. The Fmark flashes white then turns green after the focus and exposure are set. If you are using the wireless controller, the mark starts flashing immediately after you press the PHOTO button.

Page 72

• The camcorder takes the still image for approximately 6 seconds.

MV5i MC

Using the Full

• If you’re in TAPE CAMERA mode, the camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording to a tape. If you’re in CARD CAMERA mode, the image that has been recorded appears after recording onto a memory card.

Notes:

• To cancel the self-timer setting, set the SELF-TIMER to OFF through the menu, or press the SELF-TIMER button on the wireless controller.

• To cancel the countdown of the self-timer, press the START/STOP button (when recording a movie) or PHOTO button (when recording a still image).

Range of Features

Page 73

Adjusting AE Shift

1,3

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

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.

Make sure the program selector is set to Q .

1. Press the SET button and select any recording program other than Spotlight, Sand & Snow or Night from the program menu.

2. Press the EXP button.

• eAE ±0 appears light blue.

3. Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level.

• Levels are from –2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75).

• The higher the setting, the brighter the image.

Range of Features

Using the Full

Notes:

• You cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before AE in the display.

Press the EXP button so that e appears before AE. Then you can adjust the exposure manually.

• You cannot adjust the AE Shift when the camcorder is set to [ (Easy

Recording), the Spotlight, the Sand & Snow or Night recording program.

• To cancel AE shift, set it to ± and press the EXP button.

Page 74

MV5i MC

SHUTTER•••••AUTOCAM.SET UP

CARD

AUTO

1/50 1/120 1/250

TAPE

AUTO

1/50 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000

slower

faster

MV5i MC

Setting the Shutter Speed

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects.

( 39)

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. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP.

4. Select SHUTTER.

5. Press the SET button to select the desired shutter speed.

Using the Full

Range of Features

• Only shutter speeds up to 1/250 are available when using a memory card.

6. Close the menu.

Page 75

Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds

MV5i MC

• 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

1/2000

golf or tennis

• Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as

1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250

roller coasters

• People doing indoor sports such as

1/120

basketball

Notes:

• You are unable to set the shutter speed in any recording program other than AUTO.

• The image may not appear smooth when a high shutter speed is set.

• The camcorder returns to the auto shutter setting when you slide the program selector to [ (Easy Recording), or change the recording program.

• If you set the shutter speed to 1/500 or above in TAPE CAMERA mode and then switch the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode, the shutter speed will automatically change to 1/250.

Range of Features

Using the Full

Page 76

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.

1. Press the FOCUS button to turn the autofocus off.

• The focus remains locked at the point set by autofocus.

2. Use the selector dial to set the focus.

• Turn the selector dial downward to move the focus farther away.

• Turn the selector dial upwards to bring the focus nearer.

• If you zoom in on your subject after turning off the autofocus, it may not stay in focus. It is generally best to adjust the zoom first and then the focus.

Notes:

• If the e icon is shown before AE the focus cannot be adjusted manually. Press the focus button again to bring the e icon before M.FOCUS.

• The camcorder will return to autofocus when selecting the [ (Easy Recording) program.

• Autofocus can not be turned off in [ (Easy Recording) program.

• See “Troubleshooting” on p. 158 for a list of subjects that may not be suitable

Using the Full

for autofocus.

Range of Features

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks.

Press the focus button more than 3 seconds in step 2 above to record in infinity focus mode. The MF∞ icon will appear on the display. ∞ will disappear when you operate the zoom or the selector dial and the camcorder will change to manual focus.

Page 77

WHITE BAL.••AUTO CAM.SET UP

Setting the White Balance

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

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

• Under halogen or studio/video lighting

• Subject is of one dominant colour

• Close-ups

U Outdoor mode

• In daylight, especially for closeups and where the subject is of one dominant colour

Range of Features

Using the Full

( 39)

1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode.

2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP.

3. Select WHITE BAL.

4. a) For the indoor, outdoor or auto settings, press the SET button to choose the setting.

• T/U appears in the display when you set the white balance to

indoor/outdoor mode.

b) To set the white balance yourself, point the camcorder at a white

object (such as a sheet of paper) and zoom in until it fills the display. Then press the SET button to select SET W.

• Make sure to continue pointing the camcorder at the white object until

you have finished setting the white balance.

• The W display flashes then remains lit.

• Depending on the light source, the flashing may at times continue. The

result will remain better than with the auto setting and you can continue recording.

5. Close the menu.

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

Using the Full

Notes:

• Turn the digital zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate white balance.

Range of Features

• If you have set the white balance and lighting conditions change, reset the white

balance.

• Try to record with light from a single source. Correct white balance cannot be

obtained for two types of lighting at once.

• You cannot set the white balance or choose the indoor/outdoor mode when the

program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program.

• The white balance returns to the AUTO setting when you slide the program

selector to [ (Easy Recording).

• When you turn the camcorder on, the white balance returns to AUTO. If you

then switch the white balance to SET, the camcorder will remember your last setting.

• During normal outdoor shooting, setting to AUTO may provide better results.

Page 79

Enlarging the Image during Playback

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

You can enlarge the image by 2 times during TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode (

MV5i MC

: and CARD PLAY (VCR) mode). You can also move the image up, down, to the right or left.

MV5i MC

• Movies played back from a memory card cannot be enlarged.

During Playback

1. Move the zoom lever toward T.

• The image is magnified by 2 times.

2. Move the image to the right and left.

• Turn the selector dial up to move the image to the left, down to move the image to the right.

3. Move the image up and down

• Press the SET button first. Turn the selector dial up to move the image up, and down to move the image down.

• Pressing the SET button will switch the direction between right and left, up and down.

Range of Features

Using the Full

4. To cancel, move the zoom lever toward W.

Page 80

MV5i MC

Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)

DATA

CODE

D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME

DISP.SET UP

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

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 card.

During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode.

Using the Full

Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverse

Range of Features

playback, forward and reverse ×2 playback.

Press the DATA CODE button. When using a cassette, press it while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode.

• Press it once to display, once more to hide it.

Selecting date/time

Select whether you want the date, the time, or both to show up on your data code display.

( 39)

To change the date and time combination, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select D/TIME SEL, set it to DATE, TIME or DATE & TIME and close the menu.

Page 81

DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME

DISP.SET UP

Setting the data code

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

You can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in the data code.

( 39)

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.

Possible data code combinations for tapes:

D/TIME SEL.

Date

DATA CODE

(tape only)

Date/Time Camera data

1.JAN.2002

F11 1/250

Date/Time & Camera data

F11 1/250

1.JAN.2002

Range of Features

Using the Full

Time

Date & Time

12:00:00 AM

12:00 AM

1.JAN.2002

F11 1/250

F11 1/250 12:00:00 AM

F11 1/250 12:00 AM

1.JAN.2002

Notes:

• The data code will read “– – –” in the following situations: – During playback of a blank section of tape. – If the tape was recorded before entering the date and time in the camcorder’s

memory. – If the tape was recorded on a camcorder without a data code function. – If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read.

• If a recording made on MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly.

• The data code will appear in the display even if DISPLAYS ( 165) has been set to OFF through the menu.

Page 82

6SEC. DATE•••OFF

DISP.SET UP

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

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.

( 39)

To turn the 6-second auto date on, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select 6SEC. DATE, set it to ON and close the menu.

Note:

• When 6SEC.DATE is turned on but DISPLAYS ( 165) is turned off, the six-

second auto date will still appear for 6 seconds.

Using the Full

Range of Features

Page 83

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)

REW

PLAY

REMOTE SET

SELECT

ZERO SET MEMORY

AUDIO

DUB.

STOP

INSERT

PAUSE

SLOW

×2

+ /

– /

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

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.

1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date

search.

• PHOTO SEARCH or DATE SEARCH is shown in the display for 4 seconds.

2. Press the - and + buttons to move backwards or forwards

through the still images or between different days of recording.

• Press once to move to the start of the previous/next still image or day on the tape.

• You can press more than once to move to the corresponding still image or day (up to a maximum of 10 times), e.g. press the + button 5 times to move forward 5 still images or days.

• PHOTO SEARCH/DATE SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the - or + mark and number to search through. You can change direction easily by pressing the button for the opposite direction.

Range of Features

Using the Full

Notes:

• Press 3 (stop) to stop mid-search.

• If you begin a search very close to the start of a recorded still image during photo search, the camcorder may skip straight past it.

• When you have set the area for the World Clock, date search also looks for the change in date based on the adjusted time.

• A date/area cannot be identified if the total recording time on that day/area was less than 1 minute.

• Date search playback may start just before or after the beginning of the located section.

• If the data code is not displayed correctly you will not be able to operate the date search correctly.

Page 84

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position

REW

PLAY

SELECT

STOP

PAUSE

SLOW

×2

+ /– /

REMOTE SET

ZERO SET

MEMORY

AUDIO

DUB.

INSERT

CAMERA PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback.

1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller

during playback at a point you want to return to later.

• The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is set to zero with the

Using the Full

Range of Features

indication.

• Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button once more to cancel the zero set memory.

2. When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape. The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero set position.

• RTN1 or `RTN appears in the display.

• The tape counter with Âindication disappears from the display and the time

code reappears.

Notes:

• The zero set memory may not function correctly where there is a break between

recordings on the tape.

• You can also use zero set memory to mark a position on a tape in TAPE

CAMERA mode. When you then play back the tape, pressing rewind will take you back to the pre-marked position.

• If you remove the tape while the zero set memory is set, the memory is

cancelled and the tape counter reverts to time code.

• The camcorder remembers your setting even if you turn it off and back on again

or move the program selector.

Page 85

MV5i MC

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.

• See “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 32.

2. Prepare the TV and VCR.

• Turn on the TV and set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO.

• Turn on the VCR, and set its input selector to LINE. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in record pause mode.

• See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details.

3. Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) ( and move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE).

• Make sure the AV/headphone terminal is set to AV through the menu ( 32).

If PHONES appears in the display, switch the terminal.

4. Load your recorded cassette.

Editing

1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy.

2. Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV.

3. Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy appears on the screen.

4. Pause the VCR at the end of the section you want to copy, then stop playback on the camcorder.

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until your edited recording is complete.

Editing

Note:

• The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original.

m (LANC) terminal

The m terminal allows you to connect the

camcorder to equipment. Some buttons on editing equipment may operate differently from those on the camcorder.

Notes:

• m (LANC) is a trademark. It stands for Local Application Control Bus System.

• We cannot guarantee the results when connecting to equipment not bearing the

LANC m symbol.

Page 86

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.

: Signal flow

Side with arrow

Preparations

1. Connect the camcorder and the other digital device.

• Connect the CV-150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above.

2. Prepare the other device.

• Turn on the power and load a blank cassette.

3. Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and load a recorded cassette.

Editing

Dubbing

1. Find a point on your recorded tape slightly before the section you want to dub.

2. Press the camcorder’s PLAY button.

• Playback starts.

3. Start recording on the other device as the section you want to copy appears on the screen.

4. When you get to the point where you want to stop dubbing, press the STOP button or the PAUSE button.

Notes:

• Blanks between recordings on the playback tape are recorded as anomalous

images on the tape that is being recorded to.

• It is not possible to add digital effects during DV dubbing.

Page 87

MV5i / MV5i MC

REW

PLAY

REC

PAUSE

SELECT

ZERO SET

MEMORY

AUDIO

DUB.

STOP

INSERT

PAUSE

SLOW

+ /

– /

×2

MV5i MC

Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment

The MV5i and MV5i MC are equipped with the DV recording function. The MV5i and MV5i MC are only available in certain areas. Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally, with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality. The DV terminal is for both line-in and line-out, since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions.

• If a digital VCR is connected and an anomalous signal is sent from the VCR, the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous (although it may not appear so on the TV image), or not recorded at all.

• You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal.

: Signal flow

Side with arrow

Editing

Preparations

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.

• Turn on the power and load a recorded cassette.

3. Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) ( and move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE).

• DV IN appears in the display.

4. Load a blank cassette.

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. Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture.

4. Press the pause button.

• Recording starts.

5. When you get to the point where you want to stop recording, press the stop button or the pause button.

• Recording stops.

6. Stop playback on the other device.

Notes:

• Blanks between recordings on the playback tape are recorded as anomalous

images on the tape that is being recorded to.

• When dubbing to a Cassette with digital video equipment, be sure to set AV

\ DV OUT to OFF in the menu.

Editing

Page 89

Concerning copyrighting

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.

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” appears in the display for a few seconds and then the camcorder displays a blank blue screen; you cannot view the contents of the tape.

When recording: If you try to record from software that contains copyright control signals for the protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED” appears in the display; you cannot record the contents of the software. You cannot record copyright protection signals to a tape using this camcorder.

Editing

Page 90

MV5i MC

Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog

MV5i/MV5i MC

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.

• If an anomalous signal is sent from the TV or VCR, the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous (although it may not appear so on the TV image), not recorded at all, or COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED may appear in the display.

• You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal.

• For higher picture quality, we recommend using the S-150 S-video cable when doing analog line-in recording.

REC

SEARCH SELECT

PAUSE

ZERO SET

REW

AUDIO

DUB.

– /

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

SLOW

OUTPUT

S(S1)-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MEMORY

INSERT

S-150 S-video Cable

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

: Signal flow

Editing

You cannot use headphones while doing analog line-in recording. If you have the AV/headphones terminal set to headphones, it will automatically switch to AV for analog line-in recording. PHONES disappears from the display.

Preparations

Example recording from a VCR

1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR.

2. Prepare the device.

• Set the TV/Video selector on the television to Video. For further details, see

• Turn on the VCR. Load your recorded cassette, and put the VCR in playback

• See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details.

3. Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY(VCR) ( and move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE).

4. Load a blank cassette.

“Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 33.

pause mode.

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.

• The camcorder enters record pause mode.

3. Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the

desired program while you monitor the picture.

4. Press the pause button.

• Recording starts.

5. When you get to the point where you want to stop recording, press

the stop button or the pause button.

• Recording stops.

6. Stop playback on the other device.

Note:

• You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD screen.

Editing

Page 92

Digitally Outputting Analog Video and

MV5i/MV5i MC

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S(S1)-VIDEO

AUDIO

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.

• There may be cases where analog-digital conversion cannot be done properly, depending on the signals output from the connected equipment. For example: Signals that include the copyright protective signal, or anomalous signals such as ones that include ghost signals, etc.

• You cannot use your headphones during digital conversion. Even if the AV/headphone terminal is set to “PHONES” through the menu, it will automatically be set to “AV”, and “PHONES” will disappear from the display.

• You are recommended to use power from a household power socket with the power adapter.

• Do not operate with a cassette inserted to the camcorder.

• Turn off the power of all equipment before performing connections.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals of the other equipment connected.

: Signal flow

S-150 S-Video Cable

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

Editing

Above illustration shows the connection using a S-video cable. You can also connect to the VIDEO terminal instead ( 34).

Side with arrow

CV-150F DV Cable

Page 93

Turning the analog-digital converter on

AV DV OUT•••OFF

VCR.SET UP

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR

)

CARD CAMERA

MV5i MC

CARD PLAY (VCR

)

MV5i MC

( 39)

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:

• For normal use, set AV \\DV OUT to OFF through the menu. If it is set to

ON, you cannot input digital signals through the camcorder’s DV terminal.

• When connecting to a PC equipped with a DV terminal, you may not be able to

transfer converted signals to your PC, depending on the software you are using, and the specifications of your PC and its settings.

Editing

Page 94

MV5i/MV5i MC

REW

PLAY

REMOTE SET

SELECT

ZERO SET

MEMORY

AUDIO

DUB.

STOP

INSERT

PAUSE

SLOW

+ /

– /

¥2

Scene to be inserted

Insert start point Insert end point

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S(S1)-VIDEO

AUDIO

Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing)

You can insert new scenes from your VCR or another camcorder onto your prerecorded 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

camcorder

After inserting

The tape in the

camcorder

The video and audio of the new scene replace that of the old.

Editing

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

Side with arrow

S-150 S-video Cable

: Signal flow

Page 95

Preparations

MV5i MC

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. If there are non-recorded portions or changes in the recording mode, you may not be able to insert AV correctly. You cannot insert AV in the following cases:

• The playback tape has been poorly recorded.

• During special playback: fast forward playback, rewind playback or slow

playback etc. (analog only).

TV:

You cannot insert AV from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals, such as when the program itself received poor signals.

Example recording from a VCR

1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR.

2. Prepare the VCR and TV.

• Set the TV/Video selector on the television to Video. For further details, see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 33.

• Turn on the VCR and load a recorded cassette.

• See TV and VCR instruction manuals for details.

3. Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and load a recorded cassette. ( Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.)

• Make sure the REC/SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC (closed

position).

Editing

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.

• 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.

3. Press the AV INSERT button.

• AV INSERT and 2a appear in the display.

4. Play back the tape in the VCR.

5. To start inserting, press the PAUSE button on the camcorder.

• 2a changes to 2.

6. To stop inserting, press the STOP button on the camcorder.

• Inserting stops and AV INSERT disappears from the display. The camcorder

returns to stop mode.

• If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE, the camcorder returns to the

AV insert pause mode.

• If you set the zero set memory at the position on the tape where you want to

stop inserting, every time you return to that point, the camcorder will cancel its AV inserting and enter stop mode.

7. Stop playback on the VCR.

Editing

Page 97

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. Dubbing will stop if there are nonrecorded portions on the tape, portions recorded in a mode other than SP mode, with 16-bit or 12-bit 4-channel sound. It is not possible to dub audio onto a tape recorded with 12-bit and 16-bit sound intermingled.

To connect an external microphone:

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 ( 34) or the AV terminal (use only the video plug) to your TV. You can monitor the sound with headphones ( 32).

Editing

Preparations

Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and load a recorded cassette.

• Make sure the REC/SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC (closed position).

Page 98

Dubbing

ZERO SET

MEMORY

SELECT

AUDIO

REW

DUB.

– /

INSERT

PAUSE

REMOTE SET

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.

• The camcorder becomes set to playback pause mode.

2. Press the AUDIO DUB. button.

• AUDIO DUB. and appear on the display.

3. Press the PAUSE button.

Editing

• Audio dubbing starts.

• Direct your voice into the microphone.

• changes to .

4. When you get to the point where you want to stop dubbing, press the STOP button.

• Audio dubbing stops and AUDIO DUB. disappears from the display.

• The camcorder returns to stop mode.

• You can also set the zero set memory ( 84) at the place you want to

stop audio dubbing, then every time you return to that position, audio dubbing will stop.

• If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE, the camcorder will

return to the playback pause mode.

PLAY

STOP

SLOW

+ /

×2

Page 99

Notes:

• You cannot use the DV terminal while adding sound.

• You might want to adjust the audio mix ( 103) when playing back a tape 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.

• After adding sound for 3 or more times to the same place on the tape, there may be some loss in sound quality.

Editing

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. If there are non-recorded portions on the tape, or portions recorded in a mode other than SP mode, or with 16-bit or 12-bit, 4-channel sound, dubbing will stop. If your tape hasn’t been recorded in SP mode with 12-bit sound, we recommend dubbing your original tape onto a blank tape using the MV5i/MV5i MC’s analog line-in function, then dubbing audio onto the new tape. Make absolutely sure to set the audio mode of the new tape to 12-bit and the recording mode to SP.

To connect other audio equipment:

OUTPUT

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

Notes:

• Do not use the yellow video terminal.

Editing

• The AV terminal doesn’t put out any video, so connect the S-video terminals and check your TV, or check the LCD or the viewfinder as you add new sound. Always check the new sound with the speaker.

AUDIO

100

To connect an external microphone:

Canon MV5i, MV5 User Manual

Important Usage Instructions

Introduction

Operating Steps and Reference Guide

Contents

Thank you for Choosing a Canon

Introducing the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC

Finding Your Way Around the MV5/MV5i/MV5i MC

Powering Your Camcorder

Loading a Cassette

Recording Movies onto a Tape

Zooming

Using the LCD Screen

Playing Back a Tape

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen

Tips for Making Better Videos

Searching and Reviewing While Recording

Using the Menus

Using the Wireless Controller

Setting the Date and Time

Recording Still Images onto a Tape

Turning the Image Stabilizer Off

Using the Various Recording Programs

Using Digital Effects

Using the Multi-Image Screen

Audio Recording

Setting the Self-Timer

Adjusting AE Shift

Setting the Shutter Speed

Adjusting Focus Manually

Setting the White Balance

Enlarging the Image during Playback

Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position

Editing to a VCR

Editing

Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment

Audio Dubbing