Canon MV530i, MV550i instruction manual Contents

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Introduction

Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions	2
Operating Step and Reference Guide	3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon	6
Introducing the MV550i/MV530i	7
Mastering the Basics
Finding Your Way Around
the MV550i/MV530i	8

Using the Various Recording Programs	..59
Using Digital Effects	63
Using the Multi-Image Screen	68
Audio Recording	70
Setting the Self-Timer	72
MV550i Using the VL-3 Video Light
(optional)	74
MV550i Using the DM-50 Microphone
(optional)	75

~ Preparations ~
Attaching the Ferrite Core	11
Powering Your Camcorder	12
Loading a Cassette	17
~ Basic Recording ~
Basic Recording	19
Zooming	24
Using the LCD Screen	26
~ Basic Playback ~
Playing Back a Cassette	29
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen	33
Tips for Making Better Videos	37
Using the Full Range of
Features
~ General ... ~
Searching and Reviewing
While Recording	39
Using the Menus	40
Using the Wireless Controller	49
MV550i Adjusting the Selectable Colour
Light-up Buttons	52
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time	53
Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette	56
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off	58

~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~

Ajusting AE Shift	76
Setting the Shutter Speed	77
Adjusting Focus Manually	79
Setting the White Balance	80
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data
(Data Code)	82
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search)	85
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position	86
Editing
Editing to a VCR	87
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital
Video Equipment	88
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in)	91
Digitally Outputting Analog Video
and Audio Signals
(Analog-Digital Converter)	93
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing)	95
Audio Dubbing	98
Setting the Audio Mix	101
Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable..103

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