Canon MV530i manual

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 . Ltd 1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, N.S.W . 21 13, Australia T elephone[...]

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. SHOULD THE FUSE NEED TO BE REPLACED AN AST A OR BSI APPROVED BS1362 FUSE OF THE SAME RA TING MUST BE U[...]

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 Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual Installing the software Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Downloading the Still Image to a Computer Y [...]

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 ............................8 ~ Preparations ~ Attaching the Ferrite Core ........................11[...]

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 any problems ( 142) • Menu at a Glance ( 162) Symbols used in this instruction manual: : Reference page numbers : Functions that can be operated from [...]

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 cord STV -250N Stereo Video Cable PC-A10 SCART Adapter (Europe, Asia) Lithium button battery CA-560 Compact Power Adapter (including AC power cable) BP-5[...]

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. Y ou can record vivid still images onto a memory card with[...]

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. 112) REC SEARCH + button (p. 39)/ (fast forward) button (p. 29)/ CARD + button (p. 112) FOCUS b[...]

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. 17) Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 132) Viewfinder protect cover [...]

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 9.5V CHARGE × 2 [...]

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 . • Pass the cable through the centre of [...]

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 . • If the adapte[...]

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. Always tur[...]

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. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product. • Y ou can find d[...]

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. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery . 2. Operate the camcorder[...]

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. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter • Fast charging for the high-[...]

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. (This switch position is usually labelled SA VE or ERASE OFF .) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 19), “THE T APE IS SET FOR ERASURE [...]

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). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 132) or LCD screen ( 26). Notes: • When you’re using the viewfinder , fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces t[...]

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. • For still image recording to a cassette, [...]

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. Y ou can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP ext[...]

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. Notes: • “16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 mode on. • Y ou cannot u[...]

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 . B[...]

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. The zoom control continues to work as usual. Y ou can freely zoom in and out between 1 × and 440 × magnification — the camcorder automatically sw[...]

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 × . • Y ou cannot use[...]

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. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatica[...]

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. A bar showing the level appears in the display . • T urn the selector [...]

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 the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the same direction as the lens, you can watch yourself during recording or[...]

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. • When you’re using the viewfinder to view playback, close [...]

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 1.5 times normal speed, press and hold the 1 1 (fast [...]

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. Forward × 2 Playback Press the × 2 button[...]

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. • Y ou can turn off the volume completely by turning the selector dial down until OFF ap[...]

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. See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. AV MIC Through the me[...]

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. Connect the white plug to the white au[...]

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). Do not connect the yellow plug. • If you are connecting th[...]

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). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO . • If you are connecting[...]

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. For maximum stability , gr[...]

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. Remember to change your viewp[...]

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. Y ou can quickly make sure that a scene has recorded properly and then go on to shoot the next sce[...]

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.PLA Y MENU Card play menu ( 46) 2 CAM. MENU + 2 VCR MENU + 2 C.CAM. MENU + 2 C.PLA Y MENU [...]

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. 3. T urn the selector dial and move the arr [...]

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.••AUTO RETURN e t u r y i CARD MIX 101-0143 43/50 MIX TYPE••••CARD CHROMA MIX LEVEL••• q w –+ T urn to appropriate page for a detailed explana[...]

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 ......................... 21 !0 W ind screen .......................... 71 !1 Audio 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.•DATE & TIME CARD ACCESS•ON RETURN – + !4 !6 !8 [...]

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. CARD CAMERA q T o camera set up submenu w T o card set up submenu e T o VCR set up submenu r [...]

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 ............................. 27 !2 Mirror mode .......................... [...]

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 ................................. 127 t Return q -2 Card operations submenu (when displaying an index screen) y T o im[...]

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.REMOTE••• 1 BEEP•••••••?[...]

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). Point it at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor while you press the buttons. There are some functions that cannot be operated without the wireless controller: • Special playback ( 30)[...]

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. T o turn the remote sensor of f: Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then selec[...]

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 . The camcorder ’ s mode appears in purple for about 4 secon[...]

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. Y ou can also change the colour in which the[...]

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 . Install the backup battery before you begin ( 136). • Before you start setting the date and[...]

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. (Fernando de Noronha) AZORES No. Time zone No. Notes: [...]

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 . • Once you move from the year , the next part of the display starts flashing. 4. Set the month[...]

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. • If you are using manual focus ( 79), the F mark starts as a[...]

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. T o turn the image stabilizer off, open the me[...]

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. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording [...]

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. • The program will appear in the display . Notes: • The name of[...]

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. No[...]

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. Sand & Snow SAND&SNOW Low Light This program allows you to record in dimly lit plac[...]

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). Art, Black and White, Se[...]

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. When you end a scene, the image is wiped from both sides of the screen. When you[...]

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. *A vailable during T APE CAMERA or[...]

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. SET D.EFFECTS ON/OFF MEN[...]

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. • D.EFFECT | , F ADER, EFFECT and MUL TI-S appear . 2. Select EFFECT . • AR T [...]

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. W ith this feature, the camcorder captures the current scene being shot or replayed. Choose the transition speed — manual, fast (every 4 frames), moderate (every 6 frames*) or slow (every 8 fr[...]

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. Push the ON/OFF button. • MUL TI-S stops flashing. • Manual: As you press the ON/OFF button, s[...]

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. Notes: • For details on adding new sound, see p. 98. • For details of playing back a [...]

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. Notes: • The wind screen can be used for audio dubbing with the built-in microphone in T APE PLA Y (VCR) mode as well as recording [...]

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). 2. Press the start/stop button. • The camcorder starts to[...]

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. If you ’ re in CARD CAMERA mode, the currently recording image appears after recording onto a m[...]

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 . Also refer to the VL-3 V ideo Light instructions. T urn the camcorder ’ s power off before [...]

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 . Use during cassette recording or audio dubbing ( 98). Refer to the DM-[...]

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 . 1. Press the selector dial in and select any recording progr[...]

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. • Only shutter speeds up to 1/250 are available whe[...]

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 . Recommended shutter speeds when shooting: • People doing outdoor sports such as golf or tennis • Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as rolle[...]

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.FOCUS in the display . Push the FOCUS bu[...]

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. • T / U appears in the display when you set the white balance to indoor/outdoor mode. [...]

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 forest Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapour lights Notes: • T urn the digita[...]

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. Press the DA T A CODE button. When using a cassette,[...]

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. F11 1/250 F11 1[...]

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. The 6-second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indic[...]

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. 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date search. • PHOTO SEARCH or DA [...]

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 . • The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is[...]

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. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in record pause mode. • See your TV and VCR instr[...]

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 . The DV terminal i[...]

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. 4. Pr ess the pause button. • [...]

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. Copyright signals When playing back: If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright con[...]

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. • Set the TV/V ideo selector on the television to V ideo. For further details, see “C[...]

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. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other device or turn o[...]

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. • There may be cases where analo[...]

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. Caution: • For normal use, set A V DV OUT to OFF through the menu. If it is set to ON, you [...]

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. REW PLA Y FF REMOTE SET SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY 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. The playback tape: Use only tapes without non-recorded portions. If there are [...]

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. Set the camcorder to playback pause mode. • Y ou can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wirel[...]

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. If there are [...]

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. Preparations Dubbing T urn the camcorder ’ s PO[...]

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. • The camcorder becomes set t[...]

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. • Audio from the 16-b[...]

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. • Refer to the following list. Selectin[...]

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. • While connected, it is recommended that you[...]

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. About the same size as a MultiMediaCard, the SD (Secure Digi[...]

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 . 3. Insert or r emove the memory car[...]

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. * These figures are approximate[...]

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. Sample images have been pre-recorded on the supplied MultiMediaCard, entering folder number 1[...]

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. (Progressive Photo function) Y ou can also record onto a memory card images from a tape in[...]

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. • The card access indicator flashes and the card access display appears in the display (See “T[...]

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. 125. • The still image ’ s data code[...]

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. 2. Prepar e the other device. • T [...]

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. 33) • The camcorder may not[...]

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. With an [...]

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. (CARD PHOTO REVIEW) Y ou can also easily erase unwanted images while viewing still images recorded to memory card, protect images from accidental erasure, or mark an image fo[...]

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 . • PROTECT , IMAGE ERA[...]

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 . 2. Select PROTECT and press the selector dial in. • The p[...]

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) . Y ou can also protect a still image through CARD PHOTO REVI[...]

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. – When playing back a single image, you [...]

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. 2. Select PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE. • ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS ? YES NO appears in[...]

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. (SINGLE or ALL) Y ou can also erase a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIE[...]

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. • If you select NO, you return to s[...]

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 . Combine 2 still images or a still image and a moving image. Choose a still image from the memory card, either one of the pre-recorded sample images ( 130) or one you have recorded yourself[...]

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. • Y ou cannot use Card Mix in the Night recording program. 2. Open the menu and[...]

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. • T urning the selector dial upwards adjusts to the right and turning downwards adj[...]

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. Make sure a memory card that has enough memory available and a recorded cassette ha[...]

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 . + 1. Locate the point on the cassette where you want to start copying and set it to st[...]

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). The MultiMediaCard supplied with this camcorder has already been formatted for you. ?[...]

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. When printing still images, you can add titles and frames to them. Use the USB cable and [...]

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 also be transferred to a PC with the use of the following products made for MultiMediaCards or SD Memory Cards: PC Card Adapter: Holds a memory card then[...]

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. • Do not remove the memory card ’ s label or affix other labels. Af fix labels to t[...]

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. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. ?[...]

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 . Store the camcorder with the viewfinder flush with the body of the camcorder[...]

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. Attach the shoulder strap #6_ MV550i/530i__E(132-163) 1/9/02 14:55 Page 133[...]

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. • Y ou can[...]

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. Unlike a conventional battery pac[...]

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. • Do not try to disassemble or modify it. • Do not drop or knock i[...]

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. A void sudden changes in temperatur e. • If you take the camcorder from a [...]

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 . T ake care when cleaning. LCD • Clean the LCD screen using a commercially[...]

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. TV playback • Although you can always play back [...]

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 . Condensation may become a problem: When the camcorder is taken from an air- conditioned room to a warm, humid place Protec[...]

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. Consult you[...]

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. In these situations, you will often get better results using manua[...]

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). • The speaker has been turned off with the selector dial ( 32). • Headphones are being u[...]

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. • Check the screen displays ( 150). • External interference may[...]

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 Cassette CR-560 Charge Adapter/ Car Battery Cable Kit CA-560 Compact P ower Adapter ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case Digital[...]

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 . Also, when used with the CA-560 Compac[...]

148 E Additional Information DM-50 Directional Ster eo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to a camcorder's advanced accessory shoe. It is a highly sensitive microphone that can be switched between functioning as a directional microphone (monaural) or a stereo microphone that also clearly picks up sounds arr[...]

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. C A N O N G E N U I N E V I D E O A C C E S S O R Y SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessori[...]

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. (The displays appear white on-screen.) They will not be added to any recordings you make with[...]

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. Red: final few seconds.) ...finally , it tells you when you have completely run out of t[...]

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). CAM. MENU ( 42) VCR MENU ( 43) C.CAM. MENU ([...]

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) Condensation warning ( 141) Memory Card Displays No memory card is inserted ( 105) Image quality( 105) Standard Fine Folder number-File number ( 107) Slide [...]

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 memory card ( 1 12) Current still image/T otal number of still images on the memory card ( 1 12) Protect mark ( 1 14) Card mix ( 122) Print mark ( 1 [...]

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. A temporary card error is also possible. If CARD ERROR disappears after 4 [...]

157 E Additional Information Specifications MV550i/MV530i Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while r ecording with the AF turned on): 3.3 W (Using viewfinder), 4.1 W (Using LCD screen) 3.3 W (Using viewfinder), 4.0 W (Using LCD screen) T elevision system: CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) P AL colour signal V ideo recording system[...]

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), 0.3 Vp-p (C signal[...]

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, 91 Audio Dubbing, 98 Audio Mix, 101 Audio Mode, 70 Audio Output, 101 Audio Recording and Playback, 70, 101 Audio/V ideo T erminal, 33 Auto, 61 Autofocu[...]

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, 79 Memory Card Introduction, 104 Menus, 40 Microphone, 70, 75, 98 Monitor Recording, 28 Multi-Image Screen, 68 ˆ Night, 62 Ø Optional Accessories, 14[...]

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, 142 TV , 33, 150 ◊ VCR, 33 V ideo Heads, 140 V ideo Light, 74, 148 V ideocassettes, 17 V iewfinder , 132, 139 V iewing Still Images, 1 12 „ Whit[...]

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.SET UP 6-sec. Date DISP.SET UP Audio dub VCR SET UP Audio mode VCR SET UP Beep SYSTEM Brightne[...]

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.SET UP VCR SET UP CARD OPER. Protect CARD OPER. CARD SET UP SYSTE[...]

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