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Canon MV530i, MV550i instruction manual You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD

Models: MV550i MV530i

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1.Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode.

2.Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller.

•S-video and AV IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals.

•The camcorder enters record pause mode.

3.Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture.

4.Press the pause button.

•Recording starts.

5.When you get to the point where you want to stop recording, press the stop button or the pause button.

• Recording stops.

6.Stop playback on the other device.

Note:

• You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD.

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Canon MV530i, MV550i instruction manual You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD

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 Make sure that you have attached a power source Loading a CassetteLoading and unloading Load or unload the cassetteCassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to Tape Basic RecordingBefore you start 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 VideoUsing a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camcorder 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 buttonsSetting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving timeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST 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 Easy Recording AutoSports PortraitNight Sand & SnowLow Light Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by modeFaders Effects Select the desired setting Operating fadersSelect Fader 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 Editing to a VCR PreparationsConnect the camcorder to the VCR 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 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 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 103Memory Card Introduction 104You can do the following with a memory CardTurn the Power switch to OFF 105Inserting and removing the memory card 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 110Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image 111Connect the camcorder to the other digital device RecordingViewing Still Images 112Single Image There are 3 ways to view still images113 Card Jump FunctionSlide Show Index ScreenSettings of the Still Image recorded to a memory card 114115 Select Protect and press the selector dialSelect Image Erase and press the selector dial Select YES and press the selector dialSelect 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 buttonMarking 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 Erase121 Select ALL122 Card LUMI. Card luminance keyMake sure the camcorder is set to the Q program AE mode 123CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key Mix levelSelect MIX Level Adjust the mix level 124Select MIX Type Press the card MIX buttonCopying Still Images from a Cassette 125Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy 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 Adjust the viewfinder Preparing the Camcorder132 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 138Maintenance 139Storage ViewfinderUsing the camcorder abroad Power sources140 Video headsWhat happens when condensation is detected 141Condensation Protecting the camcorder from condensationRecording/Playback Troubleshooting142 143 ? The camcorder won’t focus144 Memory card operations145 Miscellaneous146 VCRTL-30.5 Tele-converter Optional Accessories147 VL-10Li Battery Video Light 148FS-30.5U Filter Set 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