Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530i | Canon specs

Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530i

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REC (record) SEARCH – button(p. 39)/

Record review button (p. 39)/ (rewind) button (p. 29)/

CARD – button (p. 112)

Mastering the Basics

LCD screen (p. 26)

Self-timer button (p. 72)/

DATA CODE button (p. 82)

Card MIX button (p. 124)

MIX	DATA	P
DIGITAL EFFECTS	CODE
button (p. 66)
DIGITAL	ON/OFF	MENU
EFFECTS
Digital effects ON/OFF
button (p. 66)

REC SEARCH + button (p. 39)/ (fast forward) button (p. 29)/

CARD + button (p. 112)

FOCUS button (p. 79)/ (play/pause) button (p. 29)/

SLIDE SHOW button (p. 113)

AE SHIFT button (p. 76)/ (stop) button (p. 29)/

Index screen button (p. 113)

LCD panel OPEN button (p. 26)

BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 14)

Memory card compartment cover (p. 105)

Backup battery cover (p. 136)

Battery attachment unit (p. 13)

Strap attachment bar (p. 133)

Selector dial (p. 32, 41)

Card access indicator (p. 105)

Program selector (p. 59)

PProgram AE

Easy Recording

MENU button (p. 41)

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Canon instruction manual Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530i, Mastering the Basics

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UK Operating Step and Reference Guide Contents For quick reference Using a Memory CardAdditional Information Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting started Introducing the MV550i/MV530i Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530i Mastering the Basics 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 Remove the battery pack after use CA-560 Compact Power Adapter Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit optional Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery Make sure that you have attached a power source Loading a CassetteLoading and unloading Load or unload the cassette Cassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to Tape Basic RecordingBefore you start recording To record When you have finished recording Load a cassette Slide the program selector to About 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 modes Demonstration mode Confirmation/Warning beeps Zooming MV550i 22⋅ optical zoom/ MV530i 18⋅ optical zoom Zoom 72 ⋅ Changing the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpening and closing the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR Playing Back a Cassette Other playback modes Special playback Reverse ⋅2 Playback Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅2 Playback Using the headphones Built-in speaker Switching the AV/headphone terminal Connections for Playback on a TV Screen 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 If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Video Using a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camcorder Composition Picture angle Camcorder moves Record review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Using the Menus Play Menu Selecting from the Menus Press the Menu button 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 CAM MENU, Play Menu Return Card operations submenu when playing back a single imageTo print mark 118 Play MENU, Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteries When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Turning the buttons off Changing the colour of the buttons Setting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving timeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Close the menu 16 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 it Press 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 program Setting the program AE mode Easy Recording AutoSports Portrait Night Sand & SnowLow Light Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by mode Faders Effects Select the desired setting Operating fadersSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Operating effects Select Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen Operating 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 Setting the Shutter Speed Tapecard Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Manual 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/time Setting the data code Date Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Editing to a VCR PreparationsConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCR Load a blank cassette Connect the camcorder and the other digital devicePrepare the other device Dubbing Stop playback on the other device Concerning copyrighting Copyright precautionCopyright signals Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in 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 Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to Tape Tape in the MV550i/MV530iPlayback tape Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV 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 100 Press the Audio DUB. button Choose the output Setting the Audio Mix101 102 Selecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable 103 Memory Card Introduction 104You can do the following with a memory Card Turn the Power switch to OFF 105Inserting and removing the memory card Close the cover Card access display 106 Turn 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 110 Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image 111Connect the camcorder to the other digital device Recording Viewing Still Images 112Single Image There are 3 ways to view still images 113 Card Jump FunctionSlide Show Index Screen Settings of the Still Image recorded to a memory card 114 115 Select Protect and press the selector dialSelect Image Erase and press the selector dial Select YES and press the selector dial Select Print Mark and press the selector dial 116File Operation File Oper Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 117Protecting an image while viewing an index screen With an image in the display, press the index screen button Marking an image for printing while viewing an index screen Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark118 Select YES 119Erasing all print marks Erasing Still Images 120Select the image you want to erase Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase 121 Select ALL 122 Card LUMI. Card luminance key Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q program AE mode 123CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key Mix level Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level 124Select MIX Type Press the card MIX button Copying Still Images from a Cassette 125Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select Execute Copying 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 128 129 Other Information and PrecautionsMemory card operating precautions Card chroma key 130Sample images Card luminance key Camera chroma key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity Interface131 Adjust the viewfinder Preparing the Camcorder132 Prepare the lens cap 133 Attach the shoulder strap 134 Charging and recording times 135 How much power is left?When to recharge 136 Taking care of the battery packInstalling the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care 137 Maintenance 138 Maintenance 139Storage Viewfinder Using the camcorder abroad Power sources140 Video heads What happens when condensation is detected 141Condensation Protecting the camcorder from condensation Recording/Playback Troubleshooting142 143 ? The camcorder won’t focus 144 Memory card operations 145 Miscellaneous 146 VCR TL-30.5 Tele-converter Optional Accessories147 VL-10Li Battery Video Light 148FS-30.5U Filter Set MV550i VL-3 Video Light 149 SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays150 151 152 Play Menu 153 Memory Card Displays Recording reminder 154Time Code 155 Condensation 156 Memory card caution phrases MV550i/MV530i Specifications157 BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack 158 Index 159 160 161 Menu at a Glance 162 163 Canon INC