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Canon MV530i, MV550i Powering Your Camcorder, Connecting the camcorder to a mains outlet

Models: MV550i MV530i

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Mastering the Basics

Powering Your Camcorder

Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to:

Provide power from a mains outlet or

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.

Connecting the camcorder to a mains outlet

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POWER

CAMERA

OFF

PLAY(VCR)

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Use the power adapter to provide your camcorder with instant power from a mains outlet. 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 mains outlet.

5.Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder after use. Unplug the power cable from the mains outlet, then disconnect it from the adapter.

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Canon MV530i, MV550i instruction manual Powering Your Camcorder, Connecting the camcorder to a mains outlet

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UKOperating Step and Reference Guide Contents Using a Memory Card Additional InformationFor quick reference Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting startedIntroducing the MV550i/MV530i Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530i Mastering the BasicsMastering the Basics Play Attaching the Ferrite Core Powering Your Camcorder Connecting the camcorder to a mains outletProvide power from a mains outlet or Charge a battery pack Attaching and charging the battery packs Remove the battery pack after use CA-560 Compact Power AdapterUsing the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit optional Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery Make sure that you have attached a power source Loading a CassetteLoading and unloading Load or unload the cassetteProtecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettesCassette memory Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to Tape Basic RecordingBefore you start recording To recordWhen you have finished recording Load a cassette Slide the program selector toChanging the recording mode Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tapeAbout all 3 extended recording modes Wide screen TV recording MV550i About SP and LP modesDemonstration mode Confirmation/Warning beepsZooming MV550i 22⋅ optical zoom/ MV530i 18⋅ optical zoomZoom 72 ⋅ Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screenChanging the angle of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen About the LCD ScreenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR Playing Back a CassetteOther playback modes Special playbackReverse Playback Forward ⋅2 PlaybackReverse ⋅2 Playback Using the headphones Built-in speakerSwitching the AV/headphone terminal Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has a Scart terminal without S S1-video If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals VideoUsing a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camcorder CompositionPicture angle Camcorder movesSearching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Using the Menus Play MenuSelecting from the Menus Press the Menu buttonCamera set up submenu List of MenusCard mix submenu VCR set up submenu Display set up submenuSystem submenu Card set up submenu VCR MENU,Card operations submenu CAM Menu CAM MENU, Play MenuCard operations submenu when playing back a single image To print mark 118Return Play MENU, Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteriesWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Turning the buttons off Changing the colour of the buttonsSetting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving timeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Close the menu16 17 18 11 12 Setting the clock Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SETDate and time display Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette Press the Photo button halfway down and hold itPress the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of functions in each recording programSetting the program AE mode Easy Recording AutoSports PortraitSand & Snow Low LightNight Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by modeFaders Effects Select the desired setting Operating fadersSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menuOperating effects Select EffectUsing the Multi-Image Screen Operating the multi-image screenPush the ON/OFF button Selecting the audio mode Audio RecordingExternal microphone Wind screen Setting the Self-Timer Press the start/stop buttonPress the start/stop button to end recording Using the Full Range of Features MV550i Using the VL-3 Video Light optional MV550i Using the DM-50 Microphone optional Set the camcorder to Tape Camera modeSet the microphone’s directivity switch Ajusting AE Shift Press the AE Shift buttonTurn the selector dial to choose your desired level Setting the Shutter Speed TapecardGuidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shootingAdjusting Focus Manually Focus lockManual focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Selecting date/timeSetting the data code DateSix-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Editing to a VCR PreparationsConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCRConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Prepare the other deviceLoad a blank cassette Dubbing Stop playback on the other deviceCopyright precaution Copyright signalsConcerning copyrighting Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-inYou can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD STV-250N Turning the analog-digital converter on Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to Tape Tape in the MV550i/MV530iPlayback tape Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TVPress the AV Insert button To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorderStop playback on the VCR Audio Dubbing To connect other audio equipmentTo connect an external microphone Open the menu and select VCR SET UP Select Audio DUB 100 Press the Audio DUB. buttonSetting the Audio Mix 101Choose the output 102 Selecting audio output channelsConnecting to a PC Using a DV Cable 103Memory Card Introduction 104You can do the following with a memory CardTurn the Power switch to OFF 105Inserting and removing the memory card Close the coverCard access display 106107 File numbersTurn off the shutter sound Recording Still Images to a Memory Card 108Press the Photo button halfway and hold it 109 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 110Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image 111Connect the camcorder to the other digital device RecordingViewing Still Images 112Single Image There are 3 ways to view still images113 Card Jump FunctionSlide Show Index ScreenSettings of the Still Image recorded to a memory card 114115 Select Protect and press the selector dialSelect Image Erase and press the selector dial Select YES and press the selector dial116 File Operation File OperSelect Print Mark and press the selector dial Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 117Protecting an image while viewing an index screen With an image in the display, press the index screen buttonMarking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark 118Marking an image for printing while viewing an index screen 119 Erasing all print marksSelect YES Erasing Still Images 120Select the image you want to erase Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase121 Select ALL122 Card LUMI. Card luminance keyMake sure the camcorder is set to the Q program AE mode 123CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key Mix levelSelect MIX Level Adjust the mix level 124Select MIX Type Press the card MIX buttonCopying Still Images from a Cassette 125Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select ExecuteCopying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette Formatting a Memory Card 127Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Utilizing memory card still images on a PC 128Other Information and Precautions Memory card operating precautions129 130 Sample imagesCard chroma key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity Interface 131Card luminance key Camera chroma key Adjust the viewfinder Preparing the Camcorder132 Prepare the lens cap133 Attach the shoulder strap134 Charging and recording timesHow much power is left? When to recharge135 Taking care of the battery pack Installing the backup battery136 Treat the battery pack with care 137Maintenance 138Maintenance 139Storage ViewfinderUsing the camcorder abroad Power sources140 Video headsWhat happens when condensation is detected 141Condensation Protecting the camcorder from condensationTroubleshooting 142Recording/Playback 143 ? The camcorder won’t focus144 Memory card operations145 Miscellaneous146 VCROptional Accessories 147TL-30.5 Tele-converter VL-10Li Battery Video Light 148FS-30.5U Filter Set MV550i VL-3 Video Light149 SC-1000 Soft Carrying CaseScreen Displays 150Turning off the LCD screen displays 151 152 Play Menu153 Memory Card Displays154 Time CodeRecording reminder 155 Condensation156 Memory card caution phrasesSpecifications 157MV550i/MV530i BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack 158Index 159160 161 Menu at a Glance 162163 Canon INC