Menu at a Glance, 162 | Canon MV530i, MV550i specification

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Menu at a Glance

Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder’s menu. Functions are listed alphabetically.

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		First make sure the	Then select it
	Function	camera is set to...	Then select it
		camera is set to...	from this
			from this
			submenu and set.
	16:9 effect		CAM.SET UP
	6-sec. Date		DISP.SET UP
	Audio dub		VCR SET UP
	Audio mode		VCR SET UP
	AV/headphones		VCR SET UP
	AV → DV out		VCR SET UP
	Beep		SYSTEM
	Brightness		DISP.SET UP
	Button light MV550i		SYSTEM
	Button light colour MV550i		SYSTEM
	Card access display		DISP.SET UP
	Card mix		CARD MIX
	Copy - card to cassette		CARD OPER.
	Copy - cassette to card		CARD OPER.
	Data code	*	DISP.SET UP
	Date/time display		DISP.SET UP
	Date/time select		DISP.SET UP
	Date/time set		SYSTEM
	Demo mode		DISP.SET UP
	Digital zoom		CAM.SET UP

* Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card.

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Canon MV530i, MV550i instruction manual Menu at a Glance, 162

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 Loading and unloading Make sure that you have attached a power sourceLoading a Cassette Load or unload the cassette Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettesCassette memory Before you start recording Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TapeBasic 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 Holding the camcorder Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos 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 Open the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time 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 Sports Easy RecordingAuto Portrait Sand & Snow Low LightNight Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by mode Faders Effects Select Fader Select the desired settingOperating faders 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 Connect the camcorder to the VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations 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 Playback tape Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapeTape in the MV550i/MV530i 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 You can do the following with a memory Memory Card Introduction104 Card Inserting and removing the memory card Turn the Power switch to OFF105 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 Connect the camcorder to the other digital device Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image111 Recording Single Image Viewing Still Images112 There are 3 ways to view still images Slide Show 113Card Jump Function Index Screen Settings of the Still Image recorded to a memory card 114 Select Image Erase and press the selector dial 115Select Protect and press the selector dial Select YES and press the selector dial 116 File Operation File OperSelect Print Mark and press the selector dial Protecting an image while viewing an index screen Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect117 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 Select the image you want to erase Erasing Still Images120 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase 121 Select ALL 122 Card LUMI. Card luminance key CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q program AE mode123 Mix level Select MIX Type Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level124 Press the card MIX button Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Copying Still Images from a Cassette125 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 132 Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder 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 Storage Maintenance139 Viewfinder 140 Using the camcorder abroadPower sources Video heads Condensation What happens when condensation is detected141 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 FS-30.5U Filter Set VL-10Li Battery Video Light148 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