If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal | Canon MV550i

If your TV (or VCR) has an S (S1) -video input terminal

For higher picture quality, we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S (S1) terminal.

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S

S-150 S-video Cable

AV

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

INPUT

S(S1)-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

Mastering the Basics

MIC

•Use the optional S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect the yellow plug.

•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 MV550i, MV530i instruction manual If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal

Contents

PAL For Users in the UK Important Usage Instructions Operating Step and Reference Guide Contents For quick reference Using a Memory CardAdditional Information 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 Provide power from a mains outlet or Charge a battery pack Powering Your CamcorderConnecting the camcorder to a mains outlet 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 Cassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes 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 About all 3 extended recording modes Changing the recording modeRecording times this example uses an 80-minute tape 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 ⋅ Changing the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpening and closing 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 ⋅2 Playback Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅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 review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Play Menu Using the Menus Press the Menu button Selecting from the Menus Card mix submenu Camera set up submenuList of Menus System submenu VCR set up submenuDisplay set up submenu Card operations submenu Card set up submenuVCR MENU, CAM Menu Play Menu CAM MENU, Return Card operations submenu when playing back a single imageTo print mark 118 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 Date and time display Setting the clockOpen the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET 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 Night Sand & SnowLow Light 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 External microphone Selecting the audio modeAudio Recording Wind screen Press the start/stop button to end recording Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button Using the Full Range of Features MV550i Using the VL-3 Video Light optional Set the microphone’s directivity switch MV550i Using the DM-50 Microphone optionalSet the camcorder to Tape Camera mode Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Ajusting AE ShiftPress the AE Shift button Tapecard Setting the Shutter Speed Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Manual focus Adjusting Focus ManuallyFocus lock 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 Load a blank cassette Connect the camcorder and the other digital devicePrepare the other device Stop playback on the other device Dubbing Concerning copyrighting Copyright precautionCopyright signals 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 Stop playback on the VCR Press the AV Insert buttonTo stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder To connect an external microphone Audio DubbingTo connect other audio equipment Open the menu and select VCR SET UP Select Audio DUB Press the Audio DUB. button 100 Choose the output Setting the Audio Mix101 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 Turn off the shutter sound 107File numbers Press the Photo button halfway and hold it Recording Still Images to a Memory Card108 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 Select Print Mark and press the selector dial 116File Operation File Oper With an image in the display, press the index screen button Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect117 Protecting an image while viewing an index screen Marking an image for printing while viewing an index screen Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark118 Select YES 119Erasing all print marks 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 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Formatting a Memory Card127 128 Utilizing memory card still images on a PC 129 Other Information and PrecautionsMemory card operating precautions Card chroma key 130Sample images Card luminance key Camera chroma key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity Interface131 Prepare the lens cap Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder 132 Attach the shoulder strap 133 Charging and recording times 134 135 How much power is left?When to recharge 136 Taking care of the battery packInstalling the backup battery 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 Recording/Playback Troubleshooting142 ? The camcorder won’t focus 143 Memory card operations 144 Miscellaneous 145 VCR 146 TL-30.5 Tele-converter Optional Accessories147 MV550i VL-3 Video Light VL-10Li Battery Video Light148 FS-30.5U Filter Set SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 149 Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays150 151 Play Menu 152 Memory Card Displays 153 Recording reminder 154Time Code Condensation 155 Memory card caution phrases 156 MV550i/MV530i Specifications157 158 BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack 159 Index 160 161 162 Menu at a Glance 163 Canon INC