Using the Full Range of Features | Canon MV550i, MV530i specs

•The camcorder takes the picture for approximately 6 seconds ( MV550i 8 seconds in SP or LP recording mode).

•If you’re in TAPE CAMERA mode, the camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording to a tape. If you’re in CARD CAMERA mode, the currently recording image appears after recording onto a memory card.

Notes:

•To cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button.

•To cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button.

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Canon MV550i, MV530i instruction manual Using the Full Range of Features

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 Loading a Cassette Make sure that you have attached a power sourceLoading and unloading Load or unload the cassette Handling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette memory Basic Recording Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TapeBefore you start recording To record 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 Tips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camcorder Composition 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 Setting the time zone/daylight saving time Setting the Date and TimeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Close the menu 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 Auto Easy RecordingSports Portrait Low Light Sand & SnowNight Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital Effects Faders Effects Operating faders Select the desired settingSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu 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 Preparations Editing to a VCRConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the TV and 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 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 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 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 104 Memory Card IntroductionYou can do the following with a memory Card 105 Turn the Power switch to OFFInserting and removing the memory card Close the cover 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 111 Recording from Another DV Device as a Still ImageConnect the camcorder to the other digital device Recording 112 Viewing Still ImagesSingle Image There are 3 ways to view still images Card Jump Function 113Slide Show Index Screen 114 Settings of the Still Image recorded to a memory card Select Protect and press the selector dial 115Select Image Erase and press the selector dial Select YES and press the selector dial File Operation File Oper 116Select Print Mark and press the selector dial 117 Preventing Accidental Erasure ProtectProtecting an image while viewing an index screen 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 120 Erasing Still ImagesSelect the image you want to erase Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select ALL 121 Card LUMI. Card luminance key 122 123 Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q program AE modeCAM. Chroma Camera chroma key Mix level 124 Select MIX Level Adjust the mix levelSelect MIX Type Press the card MIX button 125 Copying Still Images from a CassetteOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select Execute 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 Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinder132 Prepare the lens cap 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 139 MaintenanceStorage Viewfinder Power sources Using the camcorder abroad140 Video heads 141 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from 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 148 VL-10Li Battery Video LightFS-30.5U Filter Set MV550i VL-3 Video Light 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