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Canon MV530i instruction manual MV550i Using the VL-3 Video Light optional

Models: MV550i MV530i

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MV550i Using the VL-3 Video Light (optional)

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Using the Full Range of Features

When recording in dark rooms, attach the Video Light to the camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe. The Video Light is powered by the same power source as the camcorder.

Also refer to the VL-3 Video Light instructions.

Turn the camcorder’s power off before attaching/removing the Video Light.

1.Slide the Video Light onto the accessory shoe and tighten with the shoe lock.

•Slide in the direction of the arrow on the bottom of the Video Light until it clicks securely into place.

•Make sure that the light does not come disconnected when turning the shoe lock.

2.Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode or CARD CAMERA mode.

3.Turn the Video Light’s power switch to AUTO or ON.

•C (Connection) appears in the display.

•ON: The Video Light stays on.

•AUTO: The Video Light turns on/off automatically according to the level of brightness of the shooting conditions.

Caution:

•Be careful not to touch the bulb or the surrounding area during or immediately after use; it becomes very hot. Keep the Video Light away from flammable or plastic materials.

•Do not look directly at the bulb while the Video Light is on.

•Never carry the camcorder holding the Video Light.

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Canon MV530i instruction manual MV550i Using the VL-3 Video Light optional

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UKOperating Step and Reference Guide Contents For quick reference Using a Memory CardAdditional Information Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting startedIntroducing the MV550i/MV530i Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530i Mastering the BasicsMastering 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 Remove the battery pack after use CA-560 Compact Power AdapterUsing 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 cassetteCassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes Before you start recording Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TapeBasic Recording To recordWhen you have finished recording Load a cassette Slide the program selector toAbout all 3 extended recording modes Changing the recording modeRecording times this example uses an 80-minute tape Wide screen TV recording MV550i About SP and LP modesDemonstration mode Confirmation/Warning beepsZooming MV550i 22⋅ optical zoom/ MV530i 18⋅ optical zoomZoom 72 ⋅ Changing the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpening and closing the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen About the LCD ScreenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR Playing Back a CassetteOther playback modes Special playbackReverse ⋅2 Playback Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅2 Playback Using the headphones Built-in speakerSwitching the AV/headphone terminal Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf 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 VideoHolding the camcorder Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos CompositionPicture angle Camcorder movesRecord review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Using the Menus Play MenuSelecting from the Menus Press the Menu buttonCard 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 CAM MENU, Play MenuReturn Card operations submenu when playing back a single imageTo print mark 118 Play MENU, Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteriesWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Turning the buttons off Changing the colour of the buttonsOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Close the menu16 17 18 11 12 Date and time display Setting the clockOpen the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette Press the Photo button halfway down and hold itPress 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 programSetting the program AE mode Sports Easy RecordingAuto PortraitNight Sand & SnowLow Light Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by modeFaders Effects Select Fader Select the desired settingOperating faders Press the Digital Effects button to close the menuOperating effects Select EffectUsing the Multi-Image Screen Operating 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 Setting the Shutter Speed TapecardGuidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shootingManual focus Adjusting Focus ManuallyFocus lock Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Selecting date/timeSetting the data code DateSix-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 VCRLoad a blank cassette Connect the camcorder and the other digital devicePrepare the other device Dubbing Stop playback on the other deviceConcerning copyrighting Copyright precautionCopyright signals Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-inYou 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 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 100 Press the Audio DUB. buttonChoose the output Setting the Audio Mix101 102 Selecting audio output channelsConnecting to a PC Using a DV Cable 103You can do the following with a memory Memory Card Introduction104 CardInserting and removing the memory card Turn the Power switch to OFF105 Close the coverCard access display 106Turn off the shutter sound 107File numbers Press the Photo button halfway and hold it Recording Still Images to a Memory Card108 109 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 110Connect the camcorder to the other digital device Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image111 RecordingSingle Image Viewing Still Images112 There are 3 ways to view still imagesSlide Show 113Card Jump Function Index ScreenSettings of the Still Image recorded to a memory card 114Select Image Erase and press the selector dial 115Select Protect and press the selector dial Select YES and press the selector dialSelect Print Mark and press the selector dial 116File Operation File Oper Protecting an image while viewing an index screen Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect117 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 Select the image you want to erase Erasing Still Images120 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase121 Select ALL122 Card LUMI. Card luminance keyCAM. Chroma Camera chroma key Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q program AE mode123 Mix levelSelect MIX Type Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level124 Press the card MIX buttonOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Copying Still Images from a Cassette125 Select ExecuteCopying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Formatting a Memory Card127 Utilizing memory card still images on a PC 128129 Other Information and PrecautionsMemory card operating precautions Card chroma key 130Sample images Card luminance key Camera chroma key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity Interface131 132 Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Prepare the lens cap133 Attach the shoulder strap134 Charging and recording times135 How much power is left?When to recharge 136 Taking care of the battery packInstalling the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care 137Maintenance 138Storage Maintenance139 Viewfinder140 Using the camcorder abroadPower sources Video headsCondensation What happens when condensation is detected141 Protecting the camcorder from condensationRecording/Playback Troubleshooting142 143 ? The camcorder won’t focus144 Memory card operations145 Miscellaneous146 VCRTL-30.5 Tele-converter Optional Accessories147 FS-30.5U Filter Set VL-10Li Battery Video Light148 MV550i VL-3 Video Light149 SC-1000 Soft Carrying CaseTurning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays150 151 152 Play Menu153 Memory Card DisplaysRecording reminder 154Time Code 155 Condensation156 Memory card caution phrasesMV550i/MV530i Specifications157 BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack 158Index 159160 161 Menu at a Glance 162163 Canon INC