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Canon MV550i, MV530i instruction manual Mastering the Basics

Models: MV550i MV530i

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Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 132)

Serial number (Body No.)

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Viewfinder protect cover (p. 139)

230000

Viewfinder (p. 132, 139)

Strap attachment bar (p. 133)

Start/Stop button (p. 20)

POWER switch (p. 19)

PHOTO button (p. 56, 108)

MV550i Advanced accessory shoe (p. 74, 75)

MV530i Accessory shoe (p. 70)

Zoom controller (p. 24)

Speaker (p. 32)

TAPE/CARD switch (p. 19)

CARD

TAPE

POWER indicator (p. 19)

Grip belt (p. 132)

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Cassette compartment cover (p. 17)

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Canon MV550i, MV530i instruction manual Mastering the Basics

Contents

PAL For Users in the UK Important Usage InstructionsOperating Step and Reference Guide Contents Using a Memory Card Additional InformationFor quick reference 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 Powering Your Camcorder Connecting the camcorder to a mains outletProvide 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 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 cassetteProtecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettesCassette memory 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 recordingChanging the recording mode Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tapeAbout all 3 extended recording modes MV550i About SP and LP modes Wide screen TV recordingConfirmation/Warning beeps Demonstration modeMV550i 22⋅ optical zoom/ MV530i 18⋅ optical zoom ZoomingZoom 72 ⋅ Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screenChanging the angle of 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 Playback Forward ⋅2 PlaybackReverse ⋅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 angleSearching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Play Menu Using the MenusPress the Menu button Selecting from the MenusCamera set up submenu List of MenusCard mix submenu VCR set up submenu Display set up submenuSystem submenu Card set up submenu VCR MENU,Card operations submenu CAM Menu Play Menu CAM MENU,Card operations submenu when playing back a single image To print mark 118Return 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 Setting the clock Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SETDate and time display 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 PortraitSand & Snow Low LightNight 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 Selecting the audio mode Audio RecordingExternal microphone Wind screen Setting the Self-Timer Press the start/stop buttonPress the start/stop button to end recording Using the Full Range of Features MV550i Using the VL-3 Video Light optional MV550i Using the DM-50 Microphone optional Set the camcorder to Tape Camera modeSet the microphone’s directivity switch Ajusting AE Shift Press the AE Shift buttonTurn the selector dial to choose your desired level Tapecard Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speedsAdjusting Focus Manually Focus lockManual focus 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 VCRConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Prepare the other deviceLoad a blank cassette Stop playback on the other device DubbingCopyright precaution Copyright signalsConcerning copyrighting 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 TVPress the AV Insert button To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorderStop playback on the VCR Audio Dubbing To connect other audio equipmentTo connect an external microphone Open the menu and select VCR SET UP Select Audio DUB Press the Audio DUB. button 100Setting the Audio Mix 101Choose the output 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 display107 File numbersTurn off the shutter sound Recording Still Images to a Memory Card 108Press the Photo button halfway and hold it 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 dial116 File Operation File OperSelect 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 buttonMarking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark 118Marking an image for printing while viewing an index screen 119 Erasing all print marksSelect YES 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 Formatting a Memory Card 127Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Format 128 Utilizing memory card still images on a PCOther Information and Precautions Memory card operating precautions129 130 Sample imagesCard chroma key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity Interface 131Card luminance key Camera chroma key Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinder132 Prepare the lens capAttach the shoulder strap 133Charging and recording times 134How much power is left? When to recharge135 Taking care of the battery pack Installing the backup battery136 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 condensationTroubleshooting 142Recording/Playback ? The camcorder won’t focus 143Memory card operations 144Miscellaneous 145VCR 146Optional Accessories 147TL-30.5 Tele-converter 148 VL-10Li Battery Video LightFS-30.5U Filter Set MV550i VL-3 Video LightSC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 149Screen Displays 150Turning off the LCD screen displays 151 Play Menu 152Memory Card Displays 153154 Time CodeRecording reminder Condensation 155Memory card caution phrases 156Specifications 157MV550i/MV530i 158 BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack159 Index160 161 162 Menu at a Glance163 Canon INC