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Mastering Using the Full Additional
Introduction the Basics Range of Features Editing Using a Memory Card Information
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PUB.DIE-166
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER
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CANON INC.
Instruction Manual
Canon Europa N.V.
P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands
Canon UK Ltd.
Ribcon Way
Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9UR
Telephone 0870-241-2161
Canon Australia Pty. Ltd
1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113, Australia
Telephone 805-2000, Fax 887-4
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#1_ MV550i/530i__E(02-07) 1/9/02 14:47 Page 2 Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR E BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FR
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Introduction #1_ MV550i/530i__E(02-07) 1/9/02 14:47 Page 3 Operating Step and Reference Guide Your camcorder is supplied with two manuals: the “Digital Video Camcorder MV550i/MV530i Instruction Manual” and the “Digital Video Solution Disk E Instruction Manual”. 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 Camco
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#1_ MV550i/530i__E(02-07) 1/9/02 14:47 Page 4 Contents Using the Various Recording Programs ..59 Introduction E Using Digital Effects................................63 Important Usage Instructions ....................2 Using the Multi-Image Screen ................68 Operating Step and Reference Guide ........3 Audio Recording ......................................70 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............6 Setting the Self-Timer ..............................72 Introducing the MV550i/MV5
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Introduction #1_ MV550i/530i__E(02-07) 1/9/02 14:47 Page 5 Copying Still Images from a Cassette....125 Using a Memory Card Copying Memory Card Still Images E Memory Card Introduction ....................104 to a Cassette ......................................126 Recording Still Images to a Formatting a Memory Card....................127 Memory Card ....................................108 Utilizing memory card still images Recording an Image from a Cassette on a PC.............................
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#1_ MV550i/530i__E(02-07) 1/9/02 14:47 Page 6 Thank you for Choosing a Canon First, we’d like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the following accessories: purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its E advanced technology makes it very WL-D77 Wireless Two AA batteries Controller easy to use — you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come. To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you SS-800 Shoulder Strap Lens cap and lens
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Introduction #1_ MV550i/530i__E(02-07) 1/9/02 14:47 Page 7 Introducing the MV550i/MV530i MV550i 22× Lens and 440× Extended Recording Time E Digital Zoom Function Record for 1.5×, 2× or 3× longer than MV530i 18× Lens and 360× when in SP mode— up to 4 hours on an Digital Zoom 80 minute tape. ( MV530i 1.5× only) USB Terminal Image Stabilizer Allows high speed transfer of memory Stabilizes your recordings card data to PCs mounting the USB even in long telephoto terminal. By using the software prov
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#2_ MV550i/530i__E(08-38) 1/9/02 15:26 Page 8 Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530i E – + REC (record) SEARCH button(p. 39)/ REC SEARCH button (p. 39)/ Record review button (p. 39)/ (fast forward) button (p. 29)/ + (rewind) button (p. 29)/ CARD button (p. 112) – CARD button (p. 112) FOCUS button (p. 79)/ (play/pause) button (p. 29)/ SLIDE SHOW button (p. 113) AE SHIFT button (p. 76)/ (stop) button (p. 29)/ Index screen button (p. 113) LCD panel OPEN button
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Mastering the Basics #2_ MV550i/530i__E(08-38) 1/9/02 15:26 Page 9 E Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 132) Serial number (Body No.) PHOTO button (p. 56, 108) Viewfinder protect cover (p. 139) Advanced accessory MV550i shoe (p. 74, 75) Accessory shoe MV530i (p. 70) Zoom controller (p. 24) Speaker (p. 32) TAPE/CARD switch (p. 19) Viewfinder (p. 132, 139) CARD TAPE Strap attachment bar (p. 133) POWER indicator Start/Stop button (p. 20) (p. 19) Grip belt (p. 132) POWE
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#2_ MV550i/530i__E(08-38) 1/9/02 15:26 Page 10 E Terminal cover Remote sensor (p. 49) Stereo microphone (p. 98) Terminal cover S-video IN/OUT u (LANC) terminal (p. 87) terminal (p. 35, 91) S DV DV IN/OUT terminal USB terminal (p. 128) (p. 88, 103, 111) AV AV (audio/video) IN/OUT DC IN Bottom view terminal (p. 33, 91)/ 9.5V CHARGE (phones) terminal (p. 32) MIC CHARGE indicator (p. 13) OPEN/EJECT switch DC IN terminal (p. 12) (p. 17) MIC terminal (p. 70, 98) Tripod socket (p. 37) PHOTO
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Mastering the Basics #2_ MV550i/530i__E(08-38) 1/9/02 15:26 Page 11 Attaching the Ferrite Core Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the CA-560 Compact Power E 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. CA-560 Compact Power Adapter • Pass the cable through the centre of the core and wrap it around the core once, then close the unit until it clicks sh
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#2_ MV550i/530i__E(08-38) 1/9/02 15:26 Page 12 Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: E 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 adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the TV — move the adapter away from the TV or the aerial cable. Connecting th
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Mastering the Basics #2_ MV550i/530i__E(08-38) 1/9/02 15:26 Page 13 Attaching and charging the battery packs E 1 DC IN 9.5V CHARGE 3 3 4 CHARGE indicator 2 Your 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 turn the camcorder off before connecting/removing the battery. 1.
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#2_ MV550i/530i__E(08-38) 1/9/02 15:26 Page 14 6. Remove the battery pack after use. • Rotate the viewfinder upwards. E • Press and hold the BATT. 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. • You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the “Notes on Using the Batteries” ( 134). These notes include charging and recording times and how
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Mastering the Basics #2_ MV550i/530i__E(08-38) 1/9/02 15:26 Page 15 Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) E 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 charge battery packs: 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery. 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household mains outlet. The C
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#2_ MV550i/530i__E(08-38) 1/9/02 15:26 Page 16 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s E cigarette lighter To car’s cigarette lighter 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household mains outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE • Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of recording (us
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PUSH Mastering the Basics OPEN/EJECT #2_ MV550i/530i__E(08-38) 1/9/02 15:26 Page 17 Loading a Cassette E Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.* Loading and unloading 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. • The confirmation beep
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#2_ MV550i/530i__E(08-38) 1/9/02 15:26 Page 18 Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 19), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. If you want to record
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Mastering the Basics #2_ MV550i/530i__E(08-38) 1/9/02 15:26 Page 19 Basic Recording 2 CARD E TAPE 4 1 P 5, 6 Before you start 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 the same direction as the lens ( 26). • When using the viewfinder w
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#2_ MV550i/530i__E(08-38) 1/9/02 15:26 Page 20 3. Load a cassette ( 17). E 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 release the start/stop button once to begin recording. • For still image recording to a cassette, see p. 56. 6. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording. • The camcorder returns to record pause mode and PAUSE
