Preparing the Camcorder, 132, Adjust the viewfinder | Canon MV530i

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Preparing the Camcorder

Adjust the viewfinder

•Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode. Extend the viewfinder straight out, then adjust the viewfinder focusing

lever to suit your eyesight.

• Rotate the viewfinder to an angle that allows you to view comfortably. Store the camcorder with the viewfinder flush with the body of the camcorder.

• To view with the viewfinder, make sure the LCD panel is either turned so that the subject can monitor viewing, or totally closed with the screen facing inwards.

•Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it will melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Adjust the angle of the viewfinder to prevent sunlight from entering.

Prepare the lens cap

• Attach the cord to the lens cap, and pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord.

• Hook the lens cap on to the grip belt while you are recording, and place it over the lens when you have finished.

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Fasten the grip belt

•Release the Velcro fastening and hold the camcorder with your right hand while you adjust the belt with your left. Your index finger should reach the zoom control and photo button, and your thumb should reach the start/stop button comfortably.

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Canon MV530i, MV550i Preparing the Camcorder, 132, Adjust the viewfinder, Prepare the lens cap, Fasten the grip belt

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UK Operating Step and Reference Guide Contents Using a Memory Card Additional InformationFor quick reference Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting started Introducing the MV550i/MV530i Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530i Mastering the Basics Mastering 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 Adapter Using 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 cassette Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettesCassette memory Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to Tape Basic RecordingBefore you start recording To record When you have finished recording Load a cassette Slide the program selector to Changing 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 modes Demonstration mode Confirmation/Warning beeps Zooming MV550i 22⋅ optical zoom/ MV530i 18⋅ optical zoom Zoom 72 ⋅ Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screenChanging the angle of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR Playing Back a Cassette Other playback modes Special playback Reverse Playback Forward ⋅2 PlaybackReverse ⋅2 Playback Using the headphones Built-in speaker Switching the AV/headphone terminal Connections for Playback on a TV Screen If your TV or VCR has a Scart terminal without S S1-video If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Video Using a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camcorder Composition Picture angle Camcorder moves Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Using the Menus Play Menu Selecting from the Menus Press the Menu button Camera 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 Menu Card operations submenu when playing back a single image To print mark 118Return Play MENU, Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteries When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Turning the buttons off Changing the colour of the buttons Setting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving timeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Close the menu 16 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 it Press 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 program Setting the program AE mode Easy Recording AutoSports Portrait Sand & Snow Low LightNight Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by mode Faders Effects Select the desired setting Operating fadersSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Operating effects Select Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen Operating the multi-image screen Push 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 Tapecard Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Adjusting 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/time Setting the data code Date Six-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 VCR Connect the camcorder and the other digital device Prepare the other deviceLoad a blank cassette Dubbing Stop playback on the other device Copyright precaution Copyright signalsConcerning copyrighting Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in You 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 TV Press 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. button Setting the Audio Mix 101Choose the output 102 Selecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable 103 Memory Card Introduction 104You can do the following with a memory Card Turn the Power switch to OFF 105Inserting and removing the memory card Close the cover Card access display 106 107 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 110 Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image 111Connect the camcorder to the other digital device Recording Viewing Still Images 112Single Image There are 3 ways to view still images 113 Card Jump FunctionSlide Show Index Screen Settings of the Still Image recorded to a memory card 114 115 Select Protect and press the selector dialSelect Image Erase and press the selector dial Select YES and press the selector dial 116 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 button Marking 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 Erase 121 Select ALL 122 Card LUMI. Card luminance key Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q program AE mode 123CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key Mix level Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level 124Select MIX Type Press the card MIX button Copying Still Images from a Cassette 125Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select Execute Copying 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 128 Other 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 cap 133 Attach the shoulder strap 134 Charging and recording times How much power is left? When to recharge135 Taking care of the battery pack Installing the backup battery136 Treat the battery pack with care 137 Maintenance 138 Maintenance 139Storage Viewfinder Using the camcorder abroad Power sources140 Video heads What happens when condensation is detected 141Condensation Protecting the camcorder from condensation Troubleshooting 142Recording/Playback 143 ? The camcorder won’t focus 144 Memory card operations 145 Miscellaneous 146 VCR Optional Accessories 147TL-30.5 Tele-converter VL-10Li Battery Video Light 148FS-30.5U Filter Set MV550i VL-3 Video Light 149 SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case Screen Displays 150Turning off the LCD screen displays 151 152 Play Menu 153 Memory Card Displays 154 Time CodeRecording reminder 155 Condensation 156 Memory card caution phrases Specifications 157MV550i/MV530i BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack 158 Index 159 160 161 Menu at a Glance 162 163 Canon INC