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Canon MV550i, MV530i instruction manual 133, Attach the shoulder strap

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Attach the shoulder strap

•For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before using the camcorder.

•Pass the ends through the attachment bars and adjust the length as shown.

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Contents

PAL For Users in the UK Important Usage InstructionsOperating Step and Reference Guide Contents Additional Information Using a Memory CardFor quick reference Getting started Thank you for Choosing a CanonIntroducing the MV550i/MV530i Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530iMastering the Basics Play Attaching the Ferrite Core Connecting the camcorder to a mains outlet Powering Your CamcorderProvide power from a mains outlet or Charge a battery pack Attaching and charging the battery packs CA-560 Compact Power Adapter Remove the battery pack after useUsing the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit optional Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery Loading a Cassette Make sure that you have attached a power sourceLoading and unloading Load or unload the cassetteHandling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette memory Basic Recording Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TapeBefore you start recording To recordLoad a cassette Slide the program selector to When you have finished recordingRecording times this example uses an 80-minute tape Changing the recording modeAbout all 3 extended recording modes MV550i About SP and LP modes Wide screen TV recordingConfirmation/Warning beeps Demonstration modeMV550i 22⋅ optical zoom/ MV530i 18⋅ optical zoom ZoomingZoom 72 ⋅ Opening and closing the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenChanging the angle of the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Playing Back a Cassette Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCRSpecial playback Other playback modesForward ⋅2 Playback Reverse PlaybackReverse ⋅2 Playback Built-in speaker Using the headphonesConnections for Playback on a TV Screen Switching the AV/headphone terminalIf your TV or VCR has a Scart terminal without S S1-video If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal Video If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminalsTips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camcorder CompositionCamcorder moves Picture angleRecord search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Play Menu Using the MenusPress the Menu button Selecting from the MenusList of Menus Camera set up submenuCard mix submenu Display set up submenu VCR set up submenuSystem submenu VCR MENU, Card set up submenuCard operations submenu CAM Menu Play Menu CAM MENU,To print mark 118 Card operations submenu when playing back a single imageReturn Play MENU, Inserting batteries Using the Wireless ControllerWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Changing the colour of the buttons Turning the buttons offSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Setting the Date and TimeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Close the menu16 17 18 11 12 Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET Setting the clockDate and time display Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Taking Still Pictures to a CassettePress the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording ProgramsSetting the program AE mode Auto Easy RecordingSports PortraitLow Light Sand & SnowNight Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital EffectsFaders Effects Operating faders Select the desired settingSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menuSelect Effect Operating effectsOperating the multi-image screen Using the Multi-Image ScreenPush the ON/OFF button Audio Recording Selecting the audio modeExternal microphone Wind screen Press the start/stop button Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button to end recording Using the Full Range of Features MV550i Using the VL-3 Video Light optional Set the camcorder to Tape Camera mode MV550i Using the DM-50 Microphone optionalSet the microphone’s directivity switch Press the AE Shift button Ajusting AE ShiftTurn the selector dial to choose your desired level Tapecard Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speedsFocus lock Adjusting Focus ManuallyManual focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Selecting date/time Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data CodeDate Setting the data codeSix-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Preparations Editing to a VCRConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCRPrepare the other device Connect the camcorder and the other digital deviceLoad a blank cassette Stop playback on the other device DubbingCopyright signals Copyright precautionConcerning copyrighting Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the deviceYou can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD STV-250N Turning the analog-digital converter on Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Tape in the MV550i/MV530i Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapePlayback tape Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TVTo stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder Press the AV Insert buttonStop playback on the VCR To connect other audio equipment Audio DubbingTo connect an external microphone Open the menu and select VCR SET UP Select Audio DUB Press the Audio DUB. button 100101 Setting the Audio MixChoose the output Selecting audio output channels 102103 Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable104 Memory Card IntroductionYou can do the following with a memory Card105 Turn the Power switch to OFFInserting and removing the memory card Close the cover106 Card access displayFile numbers 107Turn off the shutter sound 108 Recording Still Images to a Memory CardPress the Photo button halfway and hold it 109 110 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image111 Recording from Another DV Device as a Still ImageConnect the camcorder to the other digital device Recording112 Viewing Still ImagesSingle Image There are 3 ways to view still imagesCard Jump Function 113Slide Show Index Screen114 Settings of the Still Image recorded to a memory cardSelect Protect and press the selector dial 115Select Image Erase and press the selector dial Select YES and press the selector dialFile Operation File Oper 116Select Print Mark and press the selector dial 117 Preventing Accidental Erasure ProtectProtecting an image while viewing an index screen With an image in the display, press the index screen button118 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print MarkMarking an image for printing while viewing an index screen Erasing all print marks 119Select YES 120 Erasing Still ImagesSelect the image you want to erase Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image EraseSelect ALL 121Card LUMI. Card luminance key 122123 Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q program AE modeCAM. Chroma Camera chroma key Mix level124 Select MIX Level Adjust the mix levelSelect MIX Type Press the card MIX button125 Copying Still Images from a CassetteOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select ExecuteCopying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette 127 Formatting a Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Format 128 Utilizing memory card still images on a PCMemory card operating precautions Other Information and Precautions129 Sample images 130Card chroma key 131 MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity InterfaceCard luminance key Camera chroma key Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinder132 Prepare the lens capAttach the shoulder strap 133Charging and recording times 134When to recharge How much power is left?135 Installing the backup battery Taking care of the battery pack136 137 Treat the battery pack with care138 Maintenance139 MaintenanceStorage ViewfinderPower sources Using the camcorder abroad140 Video heads141 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from condensation142 TroubleshootingRecording/Playback ? The camcorder won’t focus 143Memory card operations 144Miscellaneous 145VCR 146147 Optional AccessoriesTL-30.5 Tele-converter 148 VL-10Li Battery Video LightFS-30.5U Filter Set MV550i VL-3 Video LightSC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 149150 Screen DisplaysTurning off the LCD screen displays 151 Play Menu 152Memory Card Displays 153Time Code 154Recording reminder Condensation 155Memory card caution phrases 156157 SpecificationsMV550i/MV530i 158 BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack159 Index160 161 162 Menu at a Glance163 Canon INC