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Canon MV550i, MV530i instruction manual Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing

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Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing)

You can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre- recorded tape using the MV550i/MV530i’s analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio.

Scene to be inserted

The playback tape

E

Insert start point

Insert end point

Before inserting

The tape in the

camcorder

After inserting

The tape in the

camcorder

The video and audio of the new scene replace that of the old.

S

: Signal flow

S-150 S-video Cable (optional)

AV	STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

OUTPUT

S(S1)-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

Editing

MIC

Make sure the AV/headphone terminal is set to AV through the menu ( 33). If PHONES appears in the display, switch the terminal.

ZERO SET	SEARCH
MEMORY	SELECT
AUDIO	REW	PLAY	FF
DUB.
AV	– /	STOP	+ /
INSERT

REMOTE SET PAUSE SLOW ¥ 2

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Canon MV550i, MV530i instruction manual Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing

Contents

PAL For Users in the UK Important Usage InstructionsOperating Step and Reference Guide Contents For quick reference Using a Memory CardAdditional Information 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 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 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 Load or unload the cassette Make sure that you have attached a power sourceLoading a Cassette Loading and unloadingCassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes To record Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TapeBasic Recording Before you start recordingLoad a cassette Slide the program selector to When you have finished recordingAbout all 3 extended recording modes Changing the recording modeRecording times this example uses an 80-minute tape MV550i About SP and LP modes Wide screen TV recordingConfirmation/Warning beeps Demonstration modeMV550i 22⋅ optical zoom/ MV530i 18⋅ optical zoom ZoomingZoom 72 ⋅ Changing the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpening and closing 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 ⋅2 Playback Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅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 terminalsComposition Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos Holding the camcorderCamcorder moves Picture angleRecord review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Play Menu Using the MenusPress the Menu button Selecting from the MenusCard 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 Play Menu CAM MENU,Return Card operations submenu when playing back a single imageTo print mark 118 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 offClose the menu Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Open the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST16 17 18 11 12 Date and time display Setting the clockOpen the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET 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 Portrait Easy RecordingAuto SportsNight Sand & SnowLow Light Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital EffectsFaders Effects Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Select the desired settingOperating faders Select FaderSelect Effect Operating effectsOperating the multi-image screen Using 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 Tapecard Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speedsManual focus Adjusting Focus ManuallyFocus lock 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 Prepare the TV and VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Connect the camcorder to the VCRLoad a blank cassette Connect the camcorder and the other digital devicePrepare the other device Stop playback on the other device DubbingConcerning copyrighting Copyright precautionCopyright signals 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 Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapeTape in the MV550i/MV530i Playback tapeStop 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 Press the Audio DUB. button 100Choose the output Setting the Audio Mix101 Selecting audio output channels 102103 Connecting to a PC Using a DV CableCard Memory Card Introduction104 You can do the following with a memoryClose the cover Turn the Power switch to OFF105 Inserting and removing the memory card106 Card access displayTurn off the shutter sound 107File numbers Press the Photo button halfway and hold it Recording Still Images to a Memory Card108 109 110 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still ImageRecording Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image111 Connect the camcorder to the other digital deviceThere are 3 ways to view still images Viewing Still Images112 Single ImageIndex Screen 113Card Jump Function Slide Show114 Settings of the Still Image recorded to a memory cardSelect YES and press the selector dial 115Select Protect and press the selector dial Select Image Erase and press the selector dialSelect Print Mark and press the selector dial 116File Operation File Oper With an image in the display, press the index screen button Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect117 Protecting an image while viewing an index screenMarking an image for printing while viewing an index screen Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark118 Select YES 119Erasing all print marks Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Erasing Still Images120 Select the image you want to eraseSelect ALL 121Card LUMI. Card luminance key 122Mix level Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q program AE mode123 CAM. Chroma Camera chroma keyPress the card MIX button Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level124 Select MIX TypeSelect Execute Copying Still Images from a Cassette125 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select CopyCopying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Formatting a Memory Card127 128 Utilizing memory card still images on a PC129 Other Information and PrecautionsMemory card operating precautions Card chroma key 130Sample images Card luminance key Camera chroma key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity Interface131 Prepare the lens cap Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder 132Attach the shoulder strap 133Charging and recording times 134135 How much power is left?When to recharge 136 Taking care of the battery packInstalling the backup battery 137 Treat the battery pack with care138 MaintenanceViewfinder Maintenance139 StorageVideo heads Using the camcorder abroadPower sources 140Protecting the camcorder from condensation What happens when condensation is detected141 CondensationRecording/Playback Troubleshooting142 ? The camcorder won’t focus 143Memory card operations 144Miscellaneous 145VCR 146TL-30.5 Tele-converter Optional Accessories147 MV550i VL-3 Video Light VL-10Li Battery Video Light148 FS-30.5U Filter SetSC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 149Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays150 151 Play Menu 152Memory Card Displays 153Recording reminder 154Time Code Condensation 155Memory card caution phrases 156MV550i/MV530i Specifications157 158 BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack159 Index160 161 162 Menu at a Glance163 Canon INC