Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MV530i Canon
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PUB.DIE-166 © CANON INC. 2002 PRINTED IN JAP AN 0201A/Ni9.5 DY8-9020-101-000 IMPRIME AU JAPON CANON INC. Canon Europa N.V . P .O. Box 2262, 1 180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands Canon UK Ltd. Ribcon W ay Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9UR T elephone 0870-241-2161 Canon Australia Pty .
2 E Introduction Important Usage Instructions CAUTION: CUSTOMERS IN THE U.K. SHOULD READ THIS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT . CHANGING THE FUSE THE MAINS LEAD ON THIS PRODUCT IS FITTED WITH A NON-REWIREABLE (MOULDED) PLUG, INCORPORA TING A 3 AMP FUSE.
3 E Introduction Operating Step and Reference Guide Digital Video Camcorder MV550i/MV530i MC Instruction Manual Mastering the Basics Using the Full Range of Features Editing Using the memory card Digi.
4 E Introduction Important Usage Instructions ....................2 Operating Step and Reference Guide ........3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............6 Introducing the MV550i/MV530i ..............7 Finding Y our W ay Around the MV550i/MV530i .
5 E Introduction In addition to the contents and index please refer to: • Finding Y our W ay Around the MV550i/MV530i ( 8) • Screen displays ( 150) • T roubleshooting — in case you run into an.
6 E Introduction Thank you for Choosing a Canon Y our camcorder is supplied with the following accessories: WL-D77 Wireless Controller T wo AA batteries SS-800 Shoulder Strap Lens cap and lens cap cor.
7 E Introduction Using a DV cable, connect the comecorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal and transfer your original images and sound to your PC. Stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots. Introducing the MV550i/MV530i Just press the photo button to capture still pictures.
8 E Mastering the Basics Finding Y our W ay Around the MV550i/MV530i P Easy Recording Program AE P DATA CODE ON/OFF MENU MIX DIGITAL EFFECTS REC (record) SEARCH – button(p. 39)/ Record review button (p. 39)/ (rewind) button (p. 29)/ CARD – button (p.
9 E Mastering the Basics 1230000 TAPE/CARD switch (p. 19) Advanced accessory shoe (p. 74, 75) Accessory shoe (p. 70) Zoom controller (p. 24) PHOTO button (p. 56, 108) Speaker (p. 32) POWER indicator (p. 19) Grip belt (p. 132) Cassette compartment (p. 17) Cassette compartment cover (p.
10 E Mastering the Basics SET REW PLAY FF STAR T /STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER MENU TV SCREEN DATA CODE – CARD + AUDIO MONITOR REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT SLIDESHOW ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST -2 ON/OFF D.EFFECTS SET ZOOM WT AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW REMOTE SET +/ – / × 2 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL - D77 S DV AV MIC DC IN 9.
11 E Mastering the Basics Attaching the Ferrite Core 4cm Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the CA-560 Compact Power Adapter to the camcorder . Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 4 cm from the plug end (the plug to be connected to the camcorder) of the CA-560 Compact Power Adapter .
12 E Mastering the Basics Powering Y our Camcorder Before operating your camcorder , you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from a mains outlet or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder .
13 E Mastering the Basics Attaching and charging the battery packs Y our battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory . It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly . However , you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes.
14 E Mastering the Basics 6. Remove the battery pack after use. • Rotate the viewfinder upwards. • Press and hold the BA TT . RELEASE button while you slide the battery up. Notes: • Never connect an unspecified product to the camcorder ’ s DC terminal.
15 E Mastering the Basics Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) CHARGE The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be used along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or char ge battery packs: 1.
16 E Mastering the Basics 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery . Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’ s cigarette lighter CHARGE 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household mains outlet.
17 E Mastering the Basics Loading a Cassette 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover . • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically .
18 E Mastering the Basics Protecting tapes from accidental erasure T o protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole.
19 E Mastering the Basics Basic Recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source ( 12). • Removed the lens cap ( 132). • Fasten the grip belt ( 132).
20 E Mastering the Basics 3. Load a cassette ( 17 ). 4. Slide the program selector to [ . • This selects the camcorder ’ s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 59). 5. Press and r elease the start/stop button once to begin recording.
21 E Mastering the Basics + , + , + PLA Y (VCR) CARD PLA Y (VCR) T APE CAMERA T APE Choose from 4 recording modes: SP (standard play), 1.5 × SP , 2 × SP or 3 × SP . • Only SP and LP modes are available when the camcorder is set to CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode.
22 E Mastering the Basics + CAMERA T APE 16:9 (Wide screen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on wide screen TVs. T o switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu.
23 E Mastering the Basics The camcorder ’ s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorder ’ s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder .
24 E Mastering the Basics 88 × /440 × digital zoom (card 88 × )/ 72 × /360 × digital zoom (card 72 × ) MV530i MV550i Magnifies the camcorder ’ s zoom range by up to 20 × in T APE CAMERA mode.
25 E Mastering the Basics Notes: • When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 1 m (3 ft 3 3 / 8 in) between you and your subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm ( 3 / 8 in). • Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 22 × /18 × .
26 E Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Screen Slide the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camcorder . This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off. T o close the LCD panel, press the upper right corner until it clicks securely closed.
27 E Mastering the Basics Adjusting the LCD screen Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. BRIGHTNESS•• DISP.SET UP –+ ( 40) Open the menu and select DISP .SET UP from the menu. Then select BRIGHTNESS, adjust the level with the selector dial and close the menu.
28 E Mastering the Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECT • These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder . The indicators that appear in the LCD display when MIRROR is turned on: Allowing th.
29 E Mastering the Basics Playing Back a Cassette Y ou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 32). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up.
30 E Mastering the Basics Playback pause Press the a a (pause) button. T o resume normal playback, press it again, or press the e e (play) button. The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes’ playback pause. Fast forward playback T o play back the recording at about 1 1.
31 E Mastering the Basics Reverse Playback T o play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/ 4a button during normal forward playback. Press the PLA Y e button to return to normal forward playback. • The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 2 minutes of paused reverse playback.
32 E Mastering the Basics Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial. • T urn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume. • A bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. It disappears in 4 seconds.
33 E Mastering the Basics Connections for Playback on a TV Screen Y ou can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. Y ou will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( 12). Power off all devices before starting the connections.
34 E Mastering the Basics If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S (S1)-video) AV MIC AUDIO (L/ MONO) AUDIO (R) VIDEO • Connect the PC-A10 SCAR T adapter to the TV or VCR’ s SCAR T terminal. • Connect the camcorder to the adapter . Connect the camcorder using the STV -250N Stereo V ideo Cable.
35 E Mastering the Basics • Use the optional S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV -250N Stereo V ideo Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right).
36 E Mastering the Basics If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals • Connect the camcorder using the STV -250N Stereo V ideo Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right).
37 E Mastering the Basics T ips for Making Better Videos Composition The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the centre. For a more interesting picture, try to position your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards.
38 E Mastering the Basics Picture angle Camcorder moves Close-up Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details.
39 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching and Reviewing While Recording When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to record pause mode.
40 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Menus Many of the camcorder ’ s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display . There are 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 42) VCR MENU ( 43) C. CAM. MENU Card camera menu ( 45) C.
41 E Using the Full Range of Features TV SCREEN SET MENU 3-10 2, 11 MENU MENU 1. T urn the POWER switch and the T APE/CARD switch to the desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • One of the main menus appears, according to the settings of the T APE/CARD switch and the POWER switch.
42 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••88 × IMAGE S . ••ON 16:9••••••••OFF WHITE BAL.
43 E Using the Full Range of Features DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• MIRROR••••••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF CARD ACCESS•ON DEMO MODE•••ON RETURN – + !4 !6 !8 @0 !5 !7 !9 e VCR set up submenu o Record mode .
44 E Using the Full Range of Features VCR MENU, cont. CARD SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE QUALITY•••••FINE FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS RETURN o !1 !0 DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• DISPLAYS••••ON 6SEC.DATE•••OFF DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME D/TIME SEL.
45 E Using the Full Range of Features C.CAM MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CAM.SET UP CARD SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 6 2 C. CAM MENU Set the POWER switch to and the T APE/CARD switch to . There are 5 submenus within the C. CAM. MENU.
46 E Using the Full Range of Features 2 C. PLA Y MENU Set the POWER switch to and the T APE/CARD switch to . There are 4 submenus within the C. PLA Y MENU. CARD PLA Y (VCR) e VCR set up submenu !0 A V or headphones ................. 33 r Display set up submenu !1 Brightness .
47 E Using the Full Range of Features q -1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image) q Copy from card to cassette ... 126 w Erase all print marks ........... 119 e Image erase ......................... 120 r Format ...................
48 E Using the Full Range of Features r System submenu !7 Light-up buttons ........ 52 !8 Button light colour .... 52 !9 W ireless controller ................ 50 @0 Beep ...................................... 23 @1 Return MV550i MV550i SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BUTTONLIGHT•ON LIGHT COLOR•YELLOW WL.
49 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can operate the camcorder from a distance of up to 5 m (16 feet).
50 E Using the Full Range of Features T o prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby , there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible.
51 E Using the Full Range of Features If your wir eless controller isn’t working: Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller .
52 E Using the Full Range of Features MENU MENU T urning the buttons off Changing the colour of the buttons The clear buttons above the LCD panel light up when the camcorder ’ s power is on, or only when one of the buttons is pressed, making it possible to play back cassettes when in dark surroundings.
53 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. Y ou can choose to display or hide it during playback ( 82). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder .
54 E Using the Full Range of Features Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU. (Honolulu) ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN.
55 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET . • The year display starts to flash. 3. T urn the selector dial up and down to change the year . Press the dial in to move to another part of the display .
56 E Using the Full Range of Features T aking Still Pictures to a Cassette Y ou can record still pictures like a photograph. The camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. Copy still photos automatically to a memory card ( 125) for transfer to a PC for image enhancement and printout.
57 E Using the Full Range of Features • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 143), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display . Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manually with the selector dial.
58 E Using the Full Range of Features T urning the Image Stabilizer Off MENU MENU W ith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However , the MV550i/MV530i ’ s image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification.
59 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the V arious Recording Programs The camcorder provides you with a choice of 8 recording programs. They use different combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation.
60 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in to display the program menu. 3. T urn the selector dial to move the arr ow up or down the display . 4. Press the selector dial in to select the desired program.
61 E Using the Full Range of Features The simplest way to use the camcorder is with the program selector set to the [ position. The camcorder will take care of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to point and shoot. Easy Recording Sports This program is useful for recording high-speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions.
62 E Using the Full Range of Features Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display — a sunny beach or ski resort, for example. Y ou may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects.
63 E Using the Full Range of Features Using Digital Effects Use the camcorder ’ s digital effects for more interesting productions. • Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black ( 64). Fade Trigger , V ertical W ipe, Horizontal W ipe, Mosaic Fade* • Effects: Add flavour to your recordings ( 65).
64 E Using the Full Range of Features Fade T rigger (F ADE-T) Wipe (WIPE ) Mosaic Fade (M. F ADE) * When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen.
65 E Using the Full Range of Features Effects Art (ART) Adds a paint- like effect, called solarization, to the image. Sepia (SEPIA) Makes a monochrome image with a brownish tint. Black and White (BLK & WHT) Makes the image black and white. Mosaic (MOSAIC) * Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels.
66 E Using the Full Range of Features Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or the wireless controller . Pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the wireless controller correspond to turning the selector dial up and down, and pressing the SET button corresponds to pressing the selector dial in.
67 E Using the Full Range of Features Operating effects Sound records/plays back normally . When operating effects in T APE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the DIGIT AL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu.
68 E Using the Full Range of Features 4 images 9 images 16 images Divides your display image into 4, 9 or 16 smaller images with the Image Capture feature.
69 E Using the Full Range of Features 7. Select the desired setting. • Y ou return to the digital effects menu. 8. Press the DIGIT AL EFFECTS button to close the menu. • The digital effects menu disappears. • MUL TI-S flashes in the display . 9.
70 E Using the Full Range of Features Audio Recording T o switch to the 16-bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to “16 bit” and close the menu. •“ 16 bit ” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds.
71 E Using the Full Range of Features T o turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select WIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu. • WS O is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen on.
72 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Self-Timer 1. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camcorder or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless contr oller . • SELF-T appears in the display . • T o have the subject monitor recording, rotate the LCD panel 180 ° ( 28).
73 E Using the Full Range of Features • The camcorder takes the picture for approximately 6 seconds ( 8 seconds in SP or LP recording mode). • If you ’ re in T APE CAMERA mode, the camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording to a tape.
74 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the VL-3 Video Light (optional) MV550i When recording in dark rooms, attach the V ideo Light to the camcorder ’ s advanced accessory shoe. The V ideo Light is powered by the same power source as the camcorder .
75 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the DM-50 Microphone (optional) MV550i The highly sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 has been designed exclusively for camcorders equipped with an advanced accessory shoe . It is powered by the camcorder ’ s power supply .
76 E Using the Full Range of Features Ajusting AE Shift P P AE SHIFT By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly . This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes. Make sure the program selector is set to Q .
77 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO from the pr ogram menu. 3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 4. Select SHUTTER. 5. Press the selector dial in to select the desired shutter speed.
78 E Using the Full Range of Features Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher , do not shoot the sun directly .
79 E Using the Full Range of Features FOCUS SLIDE SHOW Manual focus Use the selector dial to set the focus. • T urn the selector dial downward to move the focus farther away . • T urn the selector dial upwards to bring the focus nearer . Notes: • Y ou cannot adjust the focus without the e mark before M.
80 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 3. Select WHITE BAL. 4. a) For the indoor , outdoor or auto settings, pr ess the selector dial in to choose the setting.
81 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant colour , such as sky , sea or fores.
82 E Using the Full Range of Features During T APE PLA Y (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play , slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse × 2 playback.
83 E Using the Full Range of Features Y ou can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in cassette data codes. DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME DISP.SET UP ( 40) Setting the data code Date/T ime Camera data Date/T ime & Camera data T ime Date & T ime Date DA T A CODE (cassette only) D/TIME SEL.
84 E Using the Full Range of Features Six-second auto date The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off.
85 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching the T ape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape (photo search) or between different days or areas of recording (date search) on a tape.
86 E Using the Full Range of Features Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless contr oller during playback at a point you want to return to later .
87 E Editing 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. • See “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 33. 2. Prepar e the TV and VCR. • T urn on the TV and set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • T urn on the VCR, and set its input selector to LINE.
88 E Editing REW PLA Y FF REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT SLIDE SHOW Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally , with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality .
89 E Editing 1. Find a point on your r ecorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Pr ess the REC P AUSE button on the wireless controller . • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture.
90 E Editing 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.
91 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT SLIDE SHOW REW PLA Y REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW – / S AV MIC 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. 2. Prepar e the device.
92 E Editing 1. Find a point on your r ecorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC P AUSE button on the wireless contr oller . • S-video and A V IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals.
93 E Editing Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of recorded analog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant. The digital signals can be output to the other equipment with a DV terminal. The camcorder ’ s DV terminal works exclusively as an output terminal.
94 E Editing T urning the analog-digital converter on AV DV OUT•••OFF VCR.SET UP ( 40) + PLA Y (VCR) T APE T o turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select A V DV OUT , set it to ON and close the menu.
95 E Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes (A V Insert Editing) Y ou 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.
96 E Editing Preparations The tape in the MV550i/MV530i: When using the MV550/MV530i’ s A V insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode. If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in a mode other than SP mode on the tape, recording will stop.
97 E Editing 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder , pr ess PLA Y and locate the recording start point.
98 E Editing OUTPUT AUDIO L R AV MIC Y ou can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audio products (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external microphone (MIC. IN). The original sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camcorder in SP mode with 12-bit sound.
99 E Editing AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN VCR SET UP ( 40) REW PLA Y FF REMOTE SET SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 POWER CAMERA CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camcorder when dubbing audio or preparing to dub audio.
100 E Editing 3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu. 4. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then pr ess the P AUSE button. • Y ou can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode.
101 E Editing Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST -2 POWER CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the balance between the two.
102 E Editing When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close the menu.
103 E Editing T o transfer still images from a memory card to your PC by using a USB cable, see p. 128. By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC.
104 E Using a Memory Card The camcorder can take, store and manage still images on 2 types of memory cards: the MultiMediaCard (supplied with the camcorder) or an SD Memory Card (commercially available). The MultiMediaCard is an ultra-small, ultra-light media that can record still images.
105 E Using a Memory Card Inserting and removing the memory card MultiMediaCard MMC-8M MR MultiMediaCard MMC-8M MR MultiMedia 1. T urn the POWER switch to OFF . • When removing the memory card, make sure the card access indicator is off. 2. Open the memory card compartment cover in the dir ection of the arrow .
106 E Using a Memory Card Notes: • Depending on the image you are recording, sometimes there will be no difference in image quality between settings. • Images are compressed and recorded in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. • The number of pixels is 768 × 576 in both FINE and ST ANDARD modes.
107 E Using a Memory Card File numbers T urn off the shutter sound The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101-9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each. Each folder is numbered from 101 to 998 and recorded on the memory card.
108 E Using a Memory Card Recording Still Images to a Memory Card 4 4 PHOTO 2 1 POWER CAMERA CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF CARD T APE CARD T APE PHOTO 3 3 The camcorder is equipped with a mechanical shutter so that you can record vivid still images onto a memory card.
109 E Using a Memory Card 4. Press the PHOT O button fully down to record the still picture. • F disappears from the display . The shutter sound sounds and simultaneously the display appears to close for an instant as if it were a shutter releasing.
110 E Using a Memory Card Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 3 PHOTO 3 1 PHOTO 2 2 FOCUS SLIDE SHOW Record an image from a cassette onto a memory card. T o automatically record multiple still images from a cassette to a memory card, refer to “ Copying Still Images from a Cassette ” on p.
111 E Using a Memory Card Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image POWER CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF CARD TAPE CARD TAPE PHOTO PHOTO 1. Connect the camcorder to the other digital device. • Connect the Canon CV -150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above.
112 E Using a Memory Card Viewing Still Images CARD SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS A E SHIFT SLIDE SHOW CARD T APE CARD T APE POWER POWER CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF Play back and view still images recorded on a memory card. (For details on connecting to a TV , see “ Connections for Playback on a TV Screen ” on p.
113 E Using a Memory Card ● Card Jump Function Y ou can jump from the current image to the desired image of unadjacent image number without displaying the images one by one. The numbers shown in the upper right in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode indicate the image number of the current still image / total number of still images on the memory card.
114 E Using a Memory Card Immediately after you have recorded a still image to a memory card, you can check the image without switching the operation mode by the POWER switch.
115 E Using a Memory Card 1. During/after r ecoding a still image, press the CARD – button to open the CARD PHOTO REVIEW menu. • If you press the button after recording a still image, the last image recorded appears in the display . • If you press the button while recording a still image, the menu appears immediately .
116 E Using a Memory Card File Operation (FILE OPER.) + PLA Y (VCR) CARD 1. With an image in the display , press the selector dial in to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE settings appear . • If you select | RETURN, the menu disappears from the display .
117 E Using a Memory Card Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) CARD SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH REC SEARCH This section describes how to protect the still image from the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting) .
118 E Using a Memory Card Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Card operation submenu in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). – When displaying an index screen, you can mark the image for printing.
119 E Using a Memory Card PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE CARD OPER. ( 40) + PLA Y (VCR) CARD Erasing all print marks Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder . 1. With an image in the display , open the menu and select CARD OPER.
120 E Using a Memory Card Erasing Still Images CARD SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH REC SEARCH IMAGE ERASE CARD OPER. ( 40) + PLA Y (VCR) CARD This section describes how to erase the still image from the Card Operation submenu when playing back a single image in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode.
121 E Using a Memory Card 5. Select YES. • The image erases and the previous image appears for erasing. • T o erase another single image, move to that image with the CARD +/ – buttons, and select YES. • If the image you are trying to erase is a protected image, YES appears in purple and is unselectable.
122 E Using a Memory Card Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix) Liven up your productions by superimposing one image on top of the other .
123 E Using a Memory Card MIX LEVEL••• CARD MIX –+ MIX TYPE••••CARD CHROMA ( 40) Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette have been inserted into the camcorder . 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode.
124 E Using a Memory Card 4. Select MIX TYPE. • CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., CAM. CHROMA settings appear . 5. Select the desired setting. • Y our currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image. 6. Select MIX LEVEL. 7. Adjust the mix level.
125 E Using a Memory Card Copying Still Images from a Cassette REC SEARCH REC SEARCH Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the Photo Search function. • The still images ’ data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made.
126 E Using a Memory Card Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT SLIDE SHOW Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder .
127 E Using a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all the images on a memory card, including protected images (this includes the pre-recorded card mix sample images).
128 E Using a Memory Card Utilizing memory card still images on a PC Y ou can download still images from a memory card to a PC connected to the camcorder via the USB interface. By using the software provided, you can organize, store and print out still images.
129 E Using a Memory Card Other Information and Precautions The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). Images recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can als.
130 E Using a Memory Card • Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields. • Do not disassemble memory cards. • Do not bend or drop memory cards, or expose them to strong vibrations or external shocks. • Do not get memory cards wet.
131 E Using a Memory Card Card luminance key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity 8 MB Interface MultiMediaCard standard Operating temperature range 0 ° C – 40 ° C (32 ° F – 140 ° F) Dimensions 32 × 24 × 1.4 mm W eight 1.5 g W eight and dimensions are approximate.
132 E Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder • Set the camcorder to T APE CAMERA mode. Extend the viewfinder straight out, then adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight. • Rotate the viewfinder to an angle that allows you to view comfortably .
133 E Additional Information • For extra security and portability , attach the shoulder strap before using the camcorder . • Pass the ends through the attachment bars and adjust the length as shown.
134 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • Y ou will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode.
135 E Additional Information Playback time (using the LCD screen) BP-512 (optional) 2 hr . 20 min. BP-51 1 (optional) 2 hr . 20 min. BP-522 (optional) 4 hr . 55 min. BP-535 (optional) 7 hr . 50 min. BP-508 1 hr . 15 min. MV530i When to recharge Y ou can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient.
136 E Additional Information Installing the backup battery Open the backup battery cover on the battery attachment unit, and insert the CR2025 lithium battery with the + side facing outwards. Click the cover back into place. This backup battery allows the camcorder to remember the date and time and other settings when main power source is removed.
137 E Additional Information DANGER! T r eat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures greater than 60°C (140°F). Do not leave it near a heater , or inside a car in hot weather, for example.
138 E Additional Information Maintenance A void high temperatur es and high humidity . • Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather , for example. • Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camcorder into a humid room.
139 E Additional Information V iewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate the viewfinder upwards. Remove the viewfinder protect cover and clean by inserting a cotton bud. When finished, return it flush with the camcorder . • The viewfinder screen scratches easily .
140 E Additional Information Power sources • Y ou can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use.
141 E Additional Information Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camcorder .
142 E Additional Information T roubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder . Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the page numbers in parentheses for more information. Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR.
143 E Additional Information Problem ? Some/all of the digital effects don’t work. ? The e e (play) button doesn’t work. ? There’ s a bright stripe on the screen. ? The playback picture is r ough (with mosaic-like noise). Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus.
144 E Additional Information • A V/PHONES is not set to A V in the menu. •A V DV OUT (Analog-digital converter) is not set to OFF in the menu. • The video heads need cleaning ( 140). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn’t set to VIDEO ( 34-36).
145 E Additional Information Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 50). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorder itself are different ( 50). • The batteries are dead or not inserted.
146 E Additional Information The MV550i/MV530i System Diagram (A vailability differs from area to area) TV VL-3 Video Light DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone WL-D77 Wireless Controller MiniD V Video.
147 E Additional Information Optional Accessories CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit Connect the car battery cable to power your camcorder or recharge battery packs on the move. The car battery cable plugs into your car ’ s cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12-24 V DC negative ground battery .
148 E Additional Information DM-50 Directional Ster eo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to a camcorder's advanced accessory shoe.
149 E Additional Information This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.
150 E Additional Information Screen Displays T o display the date and time, press the DA T A CODE button. See also p. 82. Press the wireless controller ’ s TV SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on through the menu to see the other displays on the TV screen.
151 E Additional Information Shows how much battery power remains ( 135). The battery pack is exhausted ( 135). No cassette is loaded, or it is set for erasure prevention ( 17, 18). Remaining tape (Green: more than five minutes. Y ellow: less than five minutes.
152 E Additional Information 16b i t M 0:00:00 T W T W CAM.MENU SEL. S MEN U CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN Zoom display ( 24): Optical zoom Optical plus 88 × /72 × digital zoom Optical plus 440 × / 360 × digital zoom Zoom in Zoom out The image stabilizer is turned on ( 58).
153 E Additional Information DV IN Audio output ( 101) Mix balance ( 101) Audio input and Microphone input ( 99) Audio input Microphone input DV input ( 88, 11 1) Analog-digital converter ( 93) Conden.
154 E Additional Information The number of still images that can still be recorded on the memory card ( 106 ) (Green: 6 or more images. Y ellow: Between 1 and 5 images Red: No more images) Accessing a.
155 E Additional Information Appears as a warning to protect the tape and also when condensation is detected. Remove the tape as soon as possible after the camcorder has displayed the caution. Refer to p.90 Refer to p.90, p.91 or p.93 Appears when you try to do audio dubbing or A V insert on a tape recorded in any mode other than SP mode ( 95, 98).
156 E Additional Information Appears immediately after you start recording, and the video heads are badly contaminated. Make sure to clean the video heads when this caution appears. ( 140) An error has occurred with the memory card. The camcorder can not record or play back.
157 E Additional Information Specifications MV550i/MV530i Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while r ecording with the AF turned on): 3.
158 E Additional Information DV T erminal: Special 4-pin connector (conforms to IEEE1394) A V/headphones terminal: ø 3.5 mm minijack Audio input : –10 dBV/at least 40 kohms, (L, R), unbalanced output : –10 dBV (47 kohm load)/ less than 3 kohms, unbalanced V ideo: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced S-video terminal: 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.
159 E Additional Information Index 16:9, 22 Å Abroad, Using the Camcorder , 140 Accessories, 6, 147 Adapter , AC, 12-14,16 AE Programs, 59 AE Shift, 76 Analog-digital converter , 93 Analog line-in, 9.
160 E Additional Information Ò LANC, 87 LCD Screen, 26 Lens Cap, 132 Light-up Buttons, 52 Loading Cassettes, 17 Low Light, 62 LP Mode, 21 ˜ Maintenance, 138 Making Better V ideos, 37 Manual Focus, 7.
161 E Additional Information Ê T ape Protection, 18 T elephoto, 24 T emperature, 14, 131, 134, 137, 158 T ime Code, 154 T ime Zone, 53 T ips for Making Better V ideos, 37 T ripod, 37 T roubleshooting.
162 E Additional Information Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder ’ s menu. Functions are listed alphabetically . Function First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this submenu and set. 16:9 effect CAM.
163 E Additional Information Function First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this submenu and set. Mirror mode Mix level Mix type Output channel Print mark Quality Record mode Remote sensor mode Shutter speed Time zone/DST TV screen White balance Wind screen DISP.
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