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Canon MV530i, MV550i Concerning copyrighting, Copyright precaution, Copyright signals

Models: MV550i MV530i

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Concerning copyrighting

Copyright precaution

Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as some television programmes are copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws.

Copyright signals

When playing back:

If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright control signals for the protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears in the display for a few seconds and then the camcorder displays a blank blue screen; you cannot view the contents of the tape.

When recording:

If you try to record from software that contains copyright control signals for the protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED” appears in the display; you cannot record the contents of the software.

You cannot record copyright protection signals to a tape using this camcorder.

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Canon MV530i, MV550i instruction manual Concerning copyrighting, Copyright precaution, Copyright signals

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UKOperating Step and Reference Guide Contents Using a Memory Card Additional InformationFor quick reference 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 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 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 cassetteProtecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettesCassette memory 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 toChanging the recording mode Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tapeAbout all 3 extended recording modes Wide screen TV recording MV550i About SP and LP modesDemonstration mode Confirmation/Warning beepsZooming MV550i 22⋅ optical zoom/ MV530i 18⋅ optical zoomZoom 72 ⋅ Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screenChanging the angle of 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 Playback Forward ⋅2 PlaybackReverse ⋅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 movesSearching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Using the Menus Play MenuSelecting from the Menus Press the Menu buttonCamera 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 CAM MENU, Play MenuCard operations submenu when playing back a single image To print mark 118Return 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 Setting the clock Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SETDate and time display 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 PortraitSand & Snow Low LightNight 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 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 Setting the Shutter Speed TapecardGuidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shootingAdjusting Focus Manually Focus lockManual focus 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 VCRConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Prepare the other deviceLoad a blank cassette Dubbing Stop playback on the other deviceCopyright precaution Copyright signalsConcerning copyrighting 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 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 100 Press the Audio DUB. buttonSetting the Audio Mix 101Choose the output 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 106107 File numbersTurn off the shutter sound Recording Still Images to a Memory Card 108Press the Photo button halfway and hold it 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 dial116 File Operation File OperSelect Print Mark and press the selector dial Protecting an image while viewing an index screen Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect117 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 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 Formatting a Memory Card 127Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Utilizing memory card still images on a PC 128Other Information and Precautions Memory card operating precautions129 130 Sample imagesCard chroma key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity Interface 131Card luminance key Camera chroma key 132 Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Prepare the lens cap133 Attach the shoulder strap134 Charging and recording timesHow much power is left? When to recharge135 Taking care of the battery pack Installing the backup battery136 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 condensationTroubleshooting 142Recording/Playback 143 ? The camcorder won’t focus144 Memory card operations145 Miscellaneous146 VCROptional Accessories 147TL-30.5 Tele-converter FS-30.5U Filter Set VL-10Li Battery Video Light148 MV550i VL-3 Video Light149 SC-1000 Soft Carrying CaseScreen Displays 150Turning off the LCD screen displays 151 152 Play Menu153 Memory Card Displays154 Time CodeRecording reminder 155 Condensation156 Memory card caution phrasesSpecifications 157MV550i/MV530i BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack 158Index 159160 161 Menu at a Glance 162163 Canon INC