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Canon MV550i, MV530i instruction manual Effects

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Effects

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	Sepia (SEPIA)	Mosaic
	Makes a	(MOSAIC)*
	monochrome	(MOSAIC)*
	monochrome	Blurs the image
	image with a	Blurs the image
	image with a	by enlarging the
	brownish tint.	by enlarging the
	brownish tint.	size of some
		size of some
	Art (ART)	Black and White pixels.
	Adds a paint-	(BLK & WHT)
	like effect,	Makes the
	called	image black and
	solarization, to	white.
	the image.

*Available during TAPE CAMERA or TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode only.

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Canon MV550i, MV530i instruction manual Effects

Contents

PAL For Users in the UK Important Usage InstructionsOperating Step and Reference Guide Contents For quick reference Using a Memory CardAdditional Information Getting started Thank you for Choosing a CanonIntroducing the MV550i/MV530i Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530iMastering 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 useUsing the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit optional Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery Loading a Cassette Make sure that you have attached a power sourceLoading and unloading Load or unload the cassetteCassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes Basic Recording Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TapeBefore you start recording To recordLoad a cassette Slide the program selector to When you have finished recordingAbout 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 recordingConfirmation/Warning beeps Demonstration modeMV550i 22⋅ optical zoom/ MV530i 18⋅ optical zoom ZoomingZoom 72 ⋅ Changing the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpening and closing the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Playing Back a Cassette Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCRSpecial playback Other playback modesReverse ⋅2 Playback Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅2 Playback Built-in speaker Using the headphonesConnections for Playback on a TV Screen Switching the AV/headphone terminalIf 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 terminalsTips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camcorder CompositionCamcorder moves Picture angleRecord review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Play Menu Using the MenusPress the Menu button Selecting from the MenusCard 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 ControllerWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Changing the colour of the buttons Turning the buttons offSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Setting the Date and TimeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Close the menu16 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 CassettePress 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 ProgramsSetting the program AE mode Auto Easy RecordingSports PortraitNight Sand & SnowLow Light Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital EffectsFaders Effects Operating faders Select the desired settingSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menuSelect Effect Operating effectsOperating the multi-image screen Using the Multi-Image ScreenPush 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 SpeedRecommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speedsManual 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 CodeDate Setting the data codeSix-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Preparations Editing to a VCRConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCRLoad a blank cassette Connect the camcorder and the other digital devicePrepare the other device Stop playback on the other device DubbingConcerning copyrighting Copyright precautionCopyright signals Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the deviceYou can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD STV-250N Turning the analog-digital converter on Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Tape in the MV550i/MV530i Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapePlayback tape Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TVStop 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 100Choose the output Setting the Audio Mix101 Selecting audio output channels 102103 Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable104 Memory Card IntroductionYou can do the following with a memory Card105 Turn the Power switch to OFFInserting and removing the memory card Close the cover106 Card access displayTurn 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 Image111 Recording from Another DV Device as a Still ImageConnect the camcorder to the other digital device Recording112 Viewing Still ImagesSingle Image There are 3 ways to view still imagesCard Jump Function 113Slide Show Index Screen114 Settings of the Still Image recorded to a memory cardSelect Protect and press the selector dial 115Select Image Erase and press the selector dial Select YES and press the selector dialSelect Print Mark and press the selector dial 116File Operation File Oper 117 Preventing Accidental Erasure ProtectProtecting an image while viewing an index screen With an image in the display, press the index screen buttonMarking an image for printing while viewing an index screen Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark118 Select YES 119Erasing all print marks 120 Erasing Still ImagesSelect the image you want to erase Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image EraseSelect ALL 121Card LUMI. Card luminance key 122123 Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q program AE modeCAM. Chroma Camera chroma key Mix level124 Select MIX Level Adjust the mix levelSelect MIX Type Press the card MIX button125 Copying Still Images from a CassetteOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select ExecuteCopying 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 PC129 Other Information and PrecautionsMemory card operating precautions Card chroma key 130Sample images Card luminance key Camera chroma key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity Interface131 Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinder132 Prepare the lens capAttach the shoulder strap 133Charging and recording times 134135 How much power is left?When to recharge 136 Taking care of the battery packInstalling the backup battery 137 Treat the battery pack with care138 Maintenance139 MaintenanceStorage ViewfinderPower sources Using the camcorder abroad140 Video heads141 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from condensationRecording/Playback Troubleshooting142 ? The camcorder won’t focus 143Memory card operations 144Miscellaneous 145VCR 146TL-30.5 Tele-converter Optional Accessories147 148 VL-10Li Battery Video LightFS-30.5U Filter Set MV550i VL-3 Video LightSC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 149Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays150 151 Play Menu 152Memory Card Displays 153Recording reminder 154Time Code Condensation 155Memory card caution phrases 156MV550i/MV530i Specifications157 158 BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack159 Index160 161 162 Menu at a Glance163 Canon INC