153, Memory Card Displays | Canon MV550i, MV530i specs

Shutter speed ( 77)

White balance is ( 80)

1/250

Audio output (	101) STEREO1
	STEREO2
	MIX/FIXED
	MIX/VARI.

E

Set W

Indoor T

Outdoor U

The 16:9 mode: the display flashes when the effect is being selected, and appears steadily when it is activated ( 22).

Digital effects. The display flashes when the function is being selected and appears steadily when it is activated ( 63).

16:9

FADE–T

WIPE

WIPE

M.FADE

ART

BLK&WHT

SEPIA

MOSAIC

Mix balance ( 101)

ST–1 ST–2

Audio input and Microphone input ( 99)

Audio input

Microphone input

DV input ( 88, 111)

Analog-digital converter ( 93)

Condensation warning ( 141)

AUDIO IN

MIC.IN

DV IN

AVDV

The wind screen is turned on ( 71).

Volume level ( 32): Speaker

Headphones

The AV/headphones terminal is switched to headphones

( 33).

WSON

SPEAKER

– +

PHONES

– +

SPEAKER OFF

PHONES

Memory Card Displays

No memory card is
inserted (	105)
Image quality(		105)
Standard			STD
Fine			FINE
Folder number-File			101-0101
number (	107)
Slide show in			SLIDE SHOW
progress (		113)

Recording to a

memory card>>>>99 ( 109)

Information

Additional

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Canon MV550i, MV530i instruction manual 153, Memory Card Displays

Contents

PAL For Users in the UK Important Usage Instructions Operating Step and Reference Guide Contents Using a Memory Card Additional InformationFor quick reference Getting started Thank you for Choosing a Canon Introducing the MV550i/MV530i Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530i 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 CA-560 Compact Power Adapter Remove the battery pack after use Using 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 cassette Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettesCassette memory Basic Recording Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TapeBefore you start recording To record Load a cassette Slide the program selector to When you have finished recording Changing the recording mode Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tapeAbout all 3 extended recording modes MV550i About SP and LP modes Wide screen TV recording Confirmation/Warning beeps Demonstration mode MV550i 22⋅ optical zoom/ MV530i 18⋅ optical zoom Zooming Zoom 72 ⋅ Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screenChanging the angle of the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Playing Back a Cassette Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR Special playback Other playback modes Reverse Playback Forward ⋅2 PlaybackReverse ⋅2 Playback Built-in speaker Using the headphones Connections for Playback on a TV Screen Switching the AV/headphone terminal 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 Video If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Tips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camcorder Composition Camcorder moves Picture angle Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Play Menu Using the Menus Press the Menu button Selecting from the Menus 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 Play Menu CAM MENU, Card operations submenu when playing back a single image To print mark 118Return Play MENU, Inserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Changing the colour of the buttons Turning the buttons off Setting the time zone/daylight saving time Setting the Date and 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 Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette Press 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 Programs Setting the program AE mode Auto Easy RecordingSports Portrait Sand & Snow Low LightNight Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital Effects Faders Effects Operating faders Select the desired settingSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Select Effect Operating effects Operating the multi-image screen Using 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 Tapecard Setting the Shutter Speed Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Adjusting Focus Manually Focus lockManual focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Selecting date/time Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Date Setting the data code Six-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 VCR Connect the camcorder and the other digital device Prepare the other deviceLoad a blank cassette Stop playback on the other device Dubbing Copyright precaution Copyright signalsConcerning copyrighting Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device 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 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 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 Press the Audio DUB. button 100 Setting the Audio Mix 101Choose the output Selecting audio output channels 102 103 Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable 104 Memory Card IntroductionYou can do the following with a memory Card 105 Turn the Power switch to OFFInserting and removing the memory card Close the cover 106 Card access display 107 File numbersTurn off the shutter sound Recording Still Images to a Memory Card 108Press the Photo button halfway and hold it 109 110 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 111 Recording from Another DV Device as a Still ImageConnect the camcorder to the other digital device Recording 112 Viewing Still ImagesSingle Image There are 3 ways to view still images Card Jump Function 113Slide Show Index Screen 114 Settings of the Still Image recorded to a memory card Select Protect and press the selector dial 115Select 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 117 Preventing Accidental Erasure ProtectProtecting 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 120 Erasing Still ImagesSelect the image you want to erase Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select ALL 121 Card LUMI. Card luminance key 122 123 Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q program AE modeCAM. Chroma Camera chroma key Mix level 124 Select MIX Level Adjust the mix levelSelect MIX Type Press the card MIX button 125 Copying Still Images from a CassetteOpen 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 128 Utilizing memory card still images on a PC 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 Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinder132 Prepare the lens cap Attach the shoulder strap 133 Charging and recording times 134 How much power is left? When to recharge135 Taking care of the battery pack Installing the backup battery136 137 Treat the battery pack with care 138 Maintenance 139 MaintenanceStorage Viewfinder Power sources Using the camcorder abroad140 Video heads 141 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from condensation Troubleshooting 142Recording/Playback ? The camcorder won’t focus 143 Memory card operations 144 Miscellaneous 145 VCR 146 Optional Accessories 147TL-30.5 Tele-converter 148 VL-10Li Battery Video LightFS-30.5U Filter Set MV550i VL-3 Video Light SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 149 Screen Displays 150Turning off the LCD screen displays 151 Play Menu 152 Memory Card Displays 153 154 Time CodeRecording reminder Condensation 155 Memory card caution phrases 156 Specifications 157MV550i/MV530i 158 BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack 159 Index 160 161 162 Menu at a Glance 163 Canon INC