Reverse Playback, Forward ⋅2 Playback | Canon MV550i, MV530i

Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/4abutton during normal forward playback.

Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward playback.

•The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 2 minutes of paused reverse playback.

Forward ⋅2 Playback

Press the ⋅2 button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

Reverse ⋅2 Playback

Press the –/4abutton and then the ⋅2 button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

Notes:

•Mosaic-like noise appears on the screen during some of the special playback modes.

•There’s no audio during special playback.

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Canon MV550i, MV530i instruction manual Reverse Playback, Forward ⋅2 Playback, Reverse ⋅2 Playback

Contents

PAL For Users in the UK Important Usage Instructions Operating Step and Reference Guide Contents Additional Information Using a Memory CardFor 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 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 use Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit optional Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery Load or unload the cassette Make sure that you have attached a power sourceLoading a Cassette Loading and unloading Handling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette memory To record Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TapeBasic Recording Before you start recording Load a cassette Slide the program selector to When you have finished recording Recording 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 recording Confirmation/Warning beeps Demonstration mode MV550i 22⋅ optical zoom/ MV530i 18⋅ optical zoom Zooming Zoom 72 ⋅ Opening and closing the LCD screen Using 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 Forward ⋅2 Playback Reverse 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 Composition Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos Holding the camcorder Camcorder moves Picture angle Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Play Menu Using the Menus Press the Menu button Selecting from the Menus List 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 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 Close the menu Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Open the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST 16 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 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 Portrait Easy RecordingAuto Sports Low Light Sand & SnowNight Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital Effects Faders Effects Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Select the desired settingOperating faders Select Fader Select Effect Operating effects Operating the multi-image screen Using the Multi-Image Screen Push 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 Speed Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Focus 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 Code Date Setting the data code Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Prepare the TV and VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the other device Connect the camcorder and the other digital deviceLoad a blank cassette Stop playback on the other device Dubbing Copyright signals Copyright precautionConcerning 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 Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapeTape in the MV550i/MV530i Playback tape To 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 100 101 Setting the Audio MixChoose the output Selecting audio output channels 102 103 Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable Card Memory Card Introduction104 You can do the following with a memory Close the cover Turn the Power switch to OFF105 Inserting and removing the memory card 106 Card access display File 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 Image Recording Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image111 Connect the camcorder to the other digital device There are 3 ways to view still images Viewing Still Images112 Single Image Index Screen 113Card Jump Function Slide Show 114 Settings of the Still Image recorded to a memory card Select YES and press the selector dial 115Select Protect and press the selector dial Select Image Erase and press the selector dial File Operation File Oper 116Select Print Mark and press the selector dial With an image in the display, press the index screen button Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect117 Protecting an image while viewing an index screen 118 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print MarkMarking an image for printing while viewing an index screen Erasing all print marks 119Select YES Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Erasing Still Images120 Select the image you want to erase Select ALL 121 Card LUMI. Card luminance key 122 Mix level Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q program AE mode123 CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key Press the card MIX button Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level124 Select MIX Type Select Execute Copying Still Images from a Cassette125 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Copying 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 PC Memory card operating precautions Other Information and Precautions129 Sample images 130Card chroma key 131 MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity InterfaceCard luminance key Camera chroma key Prepare the lens cap Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder 132 Attach the shoulder strap 133 Charging and recording times 134 When to recharge How much power is left?135 Installing the backup battery Taking care of the battery pack136 137 Treat the battery pack with care 138 Maintenance Viewfinder Maintenance139 Storage Video heads Using the camcorder abroadPower sources 140 Protecting the camcorder from condensation What happens when condensation is detected141 Condensation 142 TroubleshootingRecording/Playback ? The camcorder won’t focus 143 Memory card operations 144 Miscellaneous 145 VCR 146 147 Optional AccessoriesTL-30.5 Tele-converter MV550i VL-3 Video Light VL-10Li Battery Video Light148 FS-30.5U Filter Set SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 149 150 Screen DisplaysTurning off the LCD screen displays 151 Play Menu 152 Memory Card Displays 153 Time Code 154Recording reminder Condensation 155 Memory card caution phrases 156 157 SpecificationsMV550i/MV530i 158 BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack 159 Index 160 161 162 Menu at a Glance 163 Canon INC