Canon MV530i, MV550i guide

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If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S (S1)-video)

PC-A10

SCART Adapter

AV	AUDIO (R)
	AUDIO (R)
	AUDIO (L/MONO)
MIC	VIDEO
MIC

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

Mastering the Basics

•Connect the PC-A10 SCART adapter to the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal.

•Connect the camcorder to the adapter. Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO.

•If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV, set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO.

•If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

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Canon MV530i, MV550i instruction manual If your TV or VCR has a Scart terminal without S S1-video

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UK Operating Step and Reference Guide Contents Additional Information Using a Memory CardFor 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 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 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 Handling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette 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 Recording 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 modes Demonstration mode Confirmation/Warning beeps Zooming MV550i 22⋅ optical zoom/ MV530i 18⋅ optical zoom Zoom 72 ⋅ Opening and closing the LCD screen Using 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 Forward ⋅2 Playback Reverse 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 Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Using the Menus Play Menu Selecting from the Menus Press the Menu button 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 CAM MENU, Play Menu To print mark 118 Card operations submenu when playing back a single imageReturn 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 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 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 Low Light Sand & SnowNight 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 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 Tapecard Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Focus 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/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 Prepare the other device Connect the camcorder and the other digital deviceLoad a blank cassette Dubbing Stop playback on the other device Copyright signals Copyright precautionConcerning 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 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 100 Press the Audio DUB. button 101 Setting the Audio MixChoose 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 File 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 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 File Operation File Oper 116Select 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 118 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print MarkMarking an image for printing while viewing an index screen Erasing all print marks 119Select 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 127 Formatting a Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Utilizing memory card still images on a PC 128 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 132 Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Prepare the lens cap 133 Attach the shoulder strap 134 Charging and recording times When to recharge How much power is left?135 Installing the backup battery Taking care of the battery pack136 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 142 TroubleshootingRecording/Playback 143 ? The camcorder won’t focus 144 Memory card operations 145 Miscellaneous 146 VCR 147 Optional AccessoriesTL-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 150 Screen DisplaysTurning off the LCD screen displays 151 152 Play Menu 153 Memory Card Displays Time Code 154Recording reminder 155 Condensation 156 Memory card caution phrases 157 SpecificationsMV550i/MV530i BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack 158 Index 159 160 161 Menu at a Glance 162 163 Canon INC