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Canon MV530i, MV550i instruction manual Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery

Models: MV550i MV530i

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2.Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery.

Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s cigarette lighter

Mastering the Basics

To car’s cigarette lighter

3.Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household mains outlet.

1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter

CHARGE

•Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder).

Note:

• For full details of how to use the CR-560, refer to its instruction manual.

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Canon MV530i, MV550i instruction manual Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UKOperating Step and Reference Guide Contents Additional Information Using a Memory CardFor 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 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 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 cassetteHandling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette 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 toRecording times this example uses an 80-minute tape Changing the recording modeAbout 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 ⋅ Opening and closing the LCD screen Using 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 playbackForward ⋅2 Playback Reverse 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 movesRecord search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Using the Menus Play MenuSelecting from the Menus Press the Menu buttonList 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 CAM MENU, Play MenuTo print mark 118 Card operations submenu when playing back a single imageReturn 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 Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET Setting the clockDate 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 PortraitLow Light Sand & SnowNight 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 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 Setting the Shutter Speed TapecardGuidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shootingFocus lock Adjusting Focus ManuallyManual 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 VCRPrepare the other device Connect the camcorder and the other digital deviceLoad a blank cassette Dubbing Stop playback on the other deviceCopyright signals Copyright precautionConcerning 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 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 100 Press the Audio DUB. button101 Setting the Audio MixChoose 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 106File numbers 107Turn off the shutter sound 108 Recording Still Images to a Memory CardPress 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 dialFile Operation File Oper 116Select 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 button118 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print MarkMarking an image for printing while viewing an index screen Erasing all print marks 119Select 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 127 Formatting a Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Utilizing memory card still images on a PC 128Memory card operating precautions Other Information and Precautions129 Sample images 130Card chroma key 131 MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity InterfaceCard luminance key Camera chroma key Adjust the viewfinder Preparing the Camcorder132 Prepare the lens cap133 Attach the shoulder strap134 Charging and recording timesWhen to recharge How much power is left?135 Installing the backup battery Taking care of the battery pack136 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 condensation142 TroubleshootingRecording/Playback 143 ? The camcorder won’t focus144 Memory card operations145 Miscellaneous146 VCR147 Optional AccessoriesTL-30.5 Tele-converter VL-10Li Battery Video Light 148FS-30.5U Filter Set MV550i VL-3 Video Light149 SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case150 Screen DisplaysTurning off the LCD screen displays 151 152 Play Menu153 Memory Card DisplaysTime Code 154Recording reminder 155 Condensation156 Memory card caution phrases157 SpecificationsMV550i/MV530i BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack 158Index 159160 161 Menu at a Glance 162163 Canon INC