Page 2 - Introduction; Important Usage Instructions
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, INCORPORATING A 3 AMP FUSE. SHOULD THE FUSE NEED TOBE REPLACED AN ASTA OR BSI APPROV...
Page 3 - Operating Step and Reference Guide; Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual
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 Com...
Page 4 - Contents
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 Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530i ............................8 ~ Preparations ~ Attac...
Page 5 - Using a Memory Card
5 E Introduction In addition to the contents and indexplease refer to:• Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530i ( 8) • Screen displays ( 150) • Troubleshooting — in case you run into any problems ( 142) • Menu at a Glance ( 162) Symbols used in this instructionmanual: : Reference page numbers: Fun...
Page 6 - Thank you for Choosing a Canon; Getting started; • When connecting the camcorder to
6 E Introduction Thank you for Choosing a Canon Your camcorder is supplied with thefollowing accessories: WL-D77 WirelessController Two AA batteries SS-800 Shoulder Strap Lens cap and lens capcord STV-250N StereoVideo Cable PC-A10 SCARTAdapter (Europe, Asia) Lithium button battery CA-560 CompactPowe...
Page 8 - Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530i
8 E Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530i P Easy Recording Program AE P DATACODE O N / O F F 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...
Page 11 - Attaching the Ferrite Core; • Pass the cable through the centre of the
11 E Mastering the Basics Attaching the Ferrite Core 4cm Attach the enclosed ferrite core beforeyou connect the CA-560 Compact PowerAdapter to the camcorder. Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 4 cm from the plug end (the plug to beconnected to the camcorder) of the CA-560 Compact Power Adapt...
Page 12 - Powering Your Camcorder; Provide power from a mains outlet; or; Charge a battery pack; move the adapter away from the TV or the aerial cable.; Connecting the camcorder to a mains outlet; Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
12 E Mastering the Basics Powering Your 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 curren...
Page 13 - Attaching and charging the battery packs; positions other than OFF. The CHARGE indicator may flash.; When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the
13 E Mastering the Basics Attaching and charging the battery packs Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should haveenough 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 thecamcor...
Page 14 - 34). These notes include charging and recording times and how
14 E Mastering the Basics 6. Remove the battery pack after use. • Rotate the viewfinder upwards.• 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 uns...
Page 15 - Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car; car’s cigarette; Charge Adapter
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 usedalong with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or chargebattery packs:1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power fr...
Page 16 - Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery.; car’s; Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household mains
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 P...
Page 17 - Loading a Cassette; Make sure that you have attached a power source.; Loading and unloading
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 ...
Page 18 - Protecting tapes from accidental erasure; mark flashes in the display.; Cassette memory; damage the camcorder.; Handling cassettes
18 E Mastering the Basics Protecting tapes from accidental erasure To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette sothat it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASEOFF.)If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause ...
Page 19 - Basic Recording; Before you start recording
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 ...
Page 20 - Slide the program selector to; simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (; Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording.; the upper right corner until it clicks securely closed.; When you have finished recording
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 release the start/stop button once to begin recording. • ...
Page 21 - Changing the recording mode; About all 3 extended recording modes
21 E Mastering the Basics + , + , + P L AY ( V C R ) CARD P L AY ( V C R ) TA P E CAMERA TA P E 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 PLAY (VCR) mode. You can record and play back a tape i...
Page 22 - About SP and LP modes
22 E Mastering the Basics + CAMERA TA P E 16:9 (Wide screen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format forplayback on wide screen TVs. To switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Thenselect 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu. Notes: • “16:9” is shown in the display when you s...
Page 23 - in the; Confirmation/Warning beeps; TAPE CAMERA menu or CARD CAMERA menu and close the menu.; Demonstration mode; power, load a cassette or insert a memory card.
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 youturn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before thecamcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon an...
Page 24 - digital zoom (card 88; Magnifies the camcorder’s zoom range by up to 20; Zooming; optical zoom
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 TAPE CAMERA mode. The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and outbetween 1 × and 440 × magnification ...
Page 25 - in) between you and your
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 focuson a subject as close as 1 cm ( 3 / 8 in). • Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is gr...
Page 26 - Using the LCD Screen; Opening and closing the LCD screen
26 E Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Screen Slide the LCD panel OPEN button andopen the panel by pulling it away fromthe camcorder. This automaticallyswitches the LCD screen on and theviewfinder off. To close the LCDpanel, press the upper right corner untilit clicks securely closed. When youclose...
Page 27 - Adjusting the LCD screen; You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.; About the LCD Screen; it flat against the side of the camcorder.
27 E Mastering the Basics Adjusting the LCD screen You 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 selectBRIGHTNESS, adjust the level with the selector dial and close themenu. A bar showing the level appears...
Page 28 - • These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder.; Allowing the subject to monitor recording; • You can choose the display style,
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 isturned on: Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that itfaces the same direction as the len...
Page 29 - Playing Back a Cassette; Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY; • The power indicator lights up.
29 E Mastering the Basics Playing Back a Cassette You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder alsoplays 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 usi...
Page 30 - Other playback modes; ae
30 E Mastering the Basics Playback pause Press the a a (pause) button. To 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 To play back the recording at about 11.5 time...
Page 31 - Reverse Playback
31 E Mastering the Basics Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/ 4a button during normal forward playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward playback. • The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 2 minutes of paused reverse playback....
Page 32 - Using the headphones; of the AV/headphones terminal through the menu (
32 E Mastering the Basics Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial.• Turn 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. • You can turn off the volume completely by tur...
Page 33 - Connections for Playback on a TV Screen; Power off all devices before starting the connections.; Switching the AV/headphone terminal
33 E Mastering the Basics Connections for Playback on a TV Screen You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back yourrecordings. You 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 ma...
Page 34 - Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal; VIDEO
34 E Mastering the Basics If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S (S1)-video) AV MIC AUDIO (L /M ONO) AUDIO (R) VIDEO • Connect the PC-A10 SCART adapter to the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal.• Connect the camcorder to the adapter. Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. ...
Page 35 - AUDIO terminal
35 E Mastering the Basics • Use the optional S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals. Connect thewhite plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect ...
Page 36 - white plug to the white audio terminal; television to VIDEO.
36 E Mastering the Basics If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals • Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video 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 vi...
Page 37 - Tips for Making Better Videos; Composition; • Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no; Holding the camcorder
37 E Mastering the Basics Tips for Making Better Videos Composition The most important element in the scene does not have tobe in the centre. For a more interesting picture, try toposition your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leavesome space on the side of the frame that the subject isfacing ...
Page 38 - Picture angle
38 E Mastering the Basics Picture angle Camcorder moves Close-up Instead of zooming while recording, tryto choose your picture angle before youbegin. A good way to tell a story withvideo is to begin with a long shot thatestablishes the situation, and then movein with medium shots and close-ups tosho...
Page 39 - Searching and Reviewing While Recording; to record pause mode.; Record search; • The + button plays the recording forwards and the – button plays it
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 playback the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically torecord pause mode. You can quickly make sure that a scene has recorde...
Page 40 - Using the Menus; There are 4 main menus:; VCR MENU
40 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus whichappear in the display. There are 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 42) VCR MENU ( 43) C. CAM. MENU Card camera menu ( 45) C.PLAY MENU Card play menu ( 46) 2 CAM. MENU + 2...
Page 41 - Selecting from the Menus
41 E Using the Full Range of Features TV SCREEN SET MENU 3-10 2, 11 MENU MENU 1. Turn the POWER switch and the TAPE/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 TAPE/CARD switch and the POWER switch....
Page 42 - Card mix submenu; List of Menus
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 – + Turn to appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each f...
Page 43 - VCR set up submenu
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 Wind screen .......................... 71...
Page 44 - Card set up submenu; Return; Card operations submenu; Copy from cassette to card .; Display set up submenu; Return
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...
Page 45 - Camera set up submenu
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 TAPE/CARD switch to . There are 5 submenus within the C. CAM. MENU. CARD CAMERA q To camera set up submenu w To ...
Page 47 - -1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image)
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 ...
Page 48 - System submenu
48 E Using the Full Range of Features r System submenu !7 Light-up buttons ........ 52 !8 Button light colour .... 52 !9 Wireless controller ................ 50 @0 Beep ...................................... 23 @1 Return MV550i MV550i SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BUTTONLIGHT•ON LIGHT COLOR•YELLOW WL....
Page 49 - Using the Wireless Controller; Inserting batteries
49 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller canoperate the camcorder from a distanceof up to 5 m (16 feet). Point it at thecamcorder’s remote sensor while youpress the buttons. There are some functions that cannot beoperated without the wirele...
Page 50 - To turn the remote sensor off:; • The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds.; Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller.; When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode)
50 E Using the Full Range of Features To prevent interference from otherCanon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensormodes and an off setting. The wirelesscontroller and the camcorder have to beset to the same mode in order to becompatible. To turn the remote sensor off: Op...
Page 51 - If your wireless controller isn’t working:; Change the mode again if necessary.
51 E Using the Full Range of Features If your wireless controller isn’t working: Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the samemode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other thanthe REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. The camcorder’s ...
Page 52 - Turning the buttons off; • You cannot change LIGHT COLOR when BUTTONLIGHT is set to OFF.; Adjusting the Selectable Colour Light-up Buttons
52 E Using the Full Range of Features MENU MENU Turning the buttons off Changing the colour of the buttons The clear buttons above the LCD panel light up when the camcorder’s power ison, or only when one of the buttons is pressed, making it possible to play backcassettes when in dark surroundings. Y...
Page 53 - Setting the Date and Time; Setting the time zone/daylight saving time; • If you are now in daylight saving time, select the time zone with 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. You can choose todisplay or hide it during playback ( 82). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install thebackup battery before you begin ( 1...
Page 55 - • The year display starts to flash.; Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year. Press the; and time again from the start.; Setting the clock; Date and time display
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. Turn 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 ...
Page 56 - Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette; Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it:
56 E Using the Full Range of Features Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette You can record still pictures like a photograph. The camcorder records the pictureand sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted.Copy still photos automatically to a memory card ( 125) for transf...
Page 57 - Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture.
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 manuallywith the selector dial. • If you are usin...
Page 58 - Turning the Image Stabilizer Off; • The
58 E Using the Full Range of Features Turning the Image Stabilizer Off MENU MENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeableduring telephoto recording. However, the MV550i/MV530i’s image stabilizerallows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. To tu...
Page 59 - Using the Various Recording Programs; the program selector to the; Availability of functions in each recording program
59 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Various Recording Programs The camcorder provides you with a choice of 8 recording programs. They usedifferent combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure andother functions to match the recording situation.• For simple point-and...
Page 60 - Slide the program selector to; • The program will appear in the display.; Setting the program AE mode
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. Turn the selector dial to move the arrow up or down the display. 4. Press the selector dial in to select the desired program. • The program will a...
Page 61 - Auto; Portrait; Spotlight
61 E Using the Full Range of Features The simplest way to use the camcorder is withthe program selector set to the [ position. The camcorder will take care of focus, exposure andother adjustments, leaving you free to point andshoot. Easy Recording Sports This program is useful for recording high-spe...
Page 62 - Low Light; • Though subjects can be shot brightly, picture; Night
62 E Using the Full Range of Features Use this program in places where thebackground is so bright that the subject appearsunderexposed in the display — a sunny beach orski resort, for example. You may notice someshudder when recording moving subjects. Sand & Snow SAND&SNOW Low Light This pro...
Page 63 - Using Digital Effects; Availability of digital effects by mode
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, Vertical Wipe, Horizontal Wipe, Mosaic Fade* • Effects: Add flavour to your recor...
Page 64 - When you end a; Faders; When you end; Horizontal Wipe (WIPE
64 E Using the Full Range of Features Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Wipe (WIPE ) Mosaic Fade (M. FADE) * When you start recording, the picturebegins 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...
Page 65 - Effects; Black and White
65 E Using the Full Range of Features Effects Art (ART) Adds a paint-like effect,calledsolarization, tothe image. Sepia (SEPIA) Makes amonochromeimage with abrownish tint. Black and White (BLK & WHT) Makes theimage black andwhite. Mosaic (MOSAIC) * Blurs the imageby enlarging thesize of somepixe...
Page 66 - buttons on the wireless controller; Operating faders; • You return to the digital effects menu.; Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu.; • The name of your selected fader flashes in the display.
66 E Using the Full Range of Features Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or thewireless controller. Pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the wireless controller correspond to turning the selector dial up and down, and pressing the SET buttoncorresponds to pressing the...
Page 67 - Operating effects; Select effect; If you’re in TAPE CAMERA mode:
67 E Using the Full Range of Features Operating effects Sound records/plays back normally.When operating effects in TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, makesure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT | , FADER, EFFECT and MULT...
Page 68 - images; Using the Multi-Image Screen; Operating the multi-image screen; and set to any program other; Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects
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 Capturefeature. With this feature, the camcorder captures the current scene being shot orreplayed. Choose the transition speed — manual, fast (every 4 frames), m...
Page 69 - Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu.; the last image is captured.; If you’re in TAPE CAMERA mode, push the start/stop button to; • The multi-image screen is recorded to the tape.
69 E Using the Full Range of Features 7. Select the desired setting. • You return to the digital effects menu. 8. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu. • The digital effects menu disappears.• MULTI-S flashes in the display. 9. Push the ON/OFF button. • MULTI-S stops flashing.• Manual: ...
Page 70 - Audio Recording; External microphone
70 E Using the Full Range of Features Audio Recording To 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.•...
Page 71 - • WS; Wind screen; meters to avoid electromagnetic inerference.
71 E Using the Full Range of Features To turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then selectWIND 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...
Page 72 - Setting the Self-Timer; self-timer button on the body of the camcorder; • SELF-T disappears from the display when recording begins.; Press a PHOTO button on the camcorder body or the wireless; countdown is complete. The
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 controller. • SELF-T appears in the display.• To have the subject monitor recording, rotate the LCD panel 180° ( 28). 2. Press the start/s...
Page 74 - clicks securely into place.; Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode or CARD CAMERA; brightness of the shooting conditions.
74 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the VL-3 Video Light (optional) MV550i When recording in dark rooms, attach the Video Light to the camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe. The Video Light is powered by the same power sourceas the camcorder.Also refer to the VL-3 Video Light instructions. Tur...
Page 75 - Refer to the DM-50’s instructions for further details.; Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode.; camcorder’s microphone terminal.
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 designedexclusively for camcorders equipped with an advanced accessory shoe . It is powered by the camcorder’s power supply. Use during cassette record...
Page 76 - Ajusting AE Shift; Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level.
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 lightenor 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 ...
Page 77 - Make sure the camcorder is set to the; TAPE; slower; Setting the Shutter Speed
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 program 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. • Onl...
Page 78 - Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds
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 o...
Page 79 - Manual focus; Focus lock; Adjusting Focus Manually
79 E Using the Full Range of Features FOCUS SLIDE SHOW Manual focus Use the selector dial to set the focus. • Turn the selector dial downward to move the focus farther away. • Turn the selector dial upwards to bring the focus nearer. Notes: • You cannot adjust the focus without the e mark before M.F...
Page 80 - appears in the display when you set the white balance to; b) To set the white balance yourself, point the camcorder at a white; you have finished setting the white balance.; Setting the White Balance
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, press the selector dial in to choose the setting. • T / U appears in the display when you s...
Page 81 - Subjects with one dominant colour, such as sky, sea or forest
81 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the white balance manually will probably work betterthan 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 me...
Page 82 - • Press it once to display, once more to hide it.
82 E Using the Full Range of Features During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden whilethe camcorder is in play, slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverseplayback, forward and reverse × 2 playback. Press the DATA COD...
Page 83 - Setting the data code; Camera data; • The data code will read “– – –” in the following situations:; Possible data code combinations for cassettes:
83 E Using the Full Range of Features You can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposuresettings) in cassette data codes. DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME DISP.SET UP ( 40) Setting the data code Date/Time Camera data Date/Time & Camera data Time Date & Time Date DATA CODE (casset...
Page 84 - • When 6SEC.DATE is turned on but DISPLAYS (
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 ifthe tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds whenyou start playback and have the data code turned off. The 6-second auto date will...
Page 85 - Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date
85 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on atape (photo search) or between different days or areas of recording (date search)on a tape. 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose bet...
Page 86 - Returning to a Pre-Marked Position; Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller; RTN
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 tofollowing playback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you want to return to later. • The ti...
Page 87 - Editing; Editing to a VCR; Preparations
87 E Editing 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. • See “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 33. 2. Prepare the TV and VCR. • Turn on the TV and set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO.• Turn on the VCR, and set its input selector to LINE. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in record pause...
Page 88 - Connect the camcorder and the other digital device.; marked with the arrows facing as shown above.; the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.; • DV IN appears in the display.; Dubbing to/from a cassette with Digital Video Equipment
88 E Editing REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT SLIDE SHOW Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy andtransfer data digitally, with virtually no generation loss in i...
Page 89 - you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode.
89 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor t...
Page 90 - Concerning copyrighting
90 E Editing Concerning copyrighting Copyright precaution Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as sometelevision programmes are copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of these materialsmay violate copyright protection laws. Copyright signals When playing back:If you try ...
Page 91 - “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 33.; Example recording from a VCR; cable when doing analog line-in recording.
91 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT SLIDE SHOW REW PLAY REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW – / S AV MIC 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. 2. Prepare the device. • Set the TV/Video selector on the television...
Page 92 - • You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD.; Dubbing
92 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. • S-video and AV IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals.• The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Star...
Page 94 - Turning the analog-digital converter on; DV OUT, set it to ON and close the; • For normal use, set AV
94 E Editing Turning the analog-digital converter on AV DV OUT•••OFF VCR.SET UP ( 40) + P L AY ( V C R ) TA P E To turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and selectVCR SET UP. Then select AV \ DV OUT, set it to ON and close the menu. Caution: • For normal use, set AV \ \ DV OUT to OFF t...
Page 95 - Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing); Make sure the AV/headphone terminal is set to AV through the menu (
95 E Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing) You can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre-recorded tape using the MV550i/MV530i’s analog line-in or DV in terminals.Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio. REW PLAY FF REMOT...
Page 96 - Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and load a
96 E Editing Preparations The tape in the MV550i/MV530i: When using the MV550/MV530i’s AV insert function, only record to tapesrecorded in SP mode. If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in a mode other than SPmode on the tape, recording will stop. The playback tape: Use only tapes ...
Page 98 - To connect other audio equipment:; Audio Dubbing
98 E Editing OUTPUT AUDIO L R AV MIC You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audioproducts (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external microphone (MIC. IN). Theoriginal sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that havebeen recorded with this camcord...
Page 99 - When using an external microphone; When you add sound using the built-in microphone make sure not to
99 E Editing AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN VCR SET UP ( 40) REW PLAY FF REMOTE SET SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 POWER CAMERA CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camcorder when dubbing audioor preparing to dub audio. Preparati...
Page 100 - Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then press
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 press the PAUSE button. • You 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 p...
Page 101 - Setting the Audio Mix; • To simply choose STEREO1, STEREO2 or MIX/FIXED, make sure your
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 theaudio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound,dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the b...
Page 102 - Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select OUTPUT CH,
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...
Page 103 - household power socket using the power adapter.; Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable
103 E Editing To 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 DVterminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transferimages taken with the camcorder to your PC.• W...
Page 104 - Memory Card Introduction; Front; MultiMediaCard MMC-8M; Back; Important
104 E Using a Memory Card The camcorder can take, store and manage still images on 2 types of memorycards: the MultiMediaCard (supplied with the camcorder) or an SD Memory Card(commercially available). The MultiMediaCard is an ultra-small, ultra-light mediathat can record still images. About the sam...
Page 105 - Inserting and removing the memory card; Open the memory card compartment cover in the direction of the; • When inserting the memory card, do not attempt to close the cover; Selecting the recording image quality; Select the quality of a still image to be recorded.
105 E Using a Memory Card Inserting and removing the memory card MultiMediaCard MMC-8M MR MultiMediaCard MMC-8M MR MultiMedia 1. Turn 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 direction of th...
Page 106 - Card access display
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 STAND...
Page 107 - File numbers; CONTINUOUS
107 E Using a Memory Card File numbers Turn off the shutter sound The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101-9900 andstored in folders of 100 images each. Each folder is numbered from 101 to 998 andrecorded on the memory card. Sample images have been pre-recorded on thesup...
Page 108 - Recording Still Images to a Memory Card; Press the small green button on the POWER switch and hold, turn; other information appear in the display.; Press the PHOTO button halfway and hold it.; flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjust the; SD 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 TAPE CARD TAPE PHOTO 3 3 The camcorder is equipped with a mechanical shutter so that you can record vividstill images onto a memory card. (Progressive Photo function) You can alsore...
Page 109 - Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still picture.; button before step 3, and then press
109 E Using a Memory Card 4. Press the PHOTO 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 acc...
Page 110 - Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image; the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it.; still be recorded on the memory card appears in the display.; Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the; • The card access indicator flashes.
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. To automatically recordmultiple still images from a cassette to a memory card, refer to “Copying StillImages from a Cassette” on p....
Page 111 - Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image; Connect the camcorder to the other digital device.; Load a memory card. Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to; appears in the display.; Recording
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 sh...
Page 112 - Viewing Still Images; Do not change the data recorded on a memory card.; Still images whose image file names have been changed on a PC; There are 3 ways to view still images:; One after the other automatically in order of recording; Single Image; • The last image recorded appears in the display.
112 E Using a Memory Card Viewing Still Images CARD SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT SLIDE SHOW CARD TAPE CARD TAPE POWER POWER CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF Play back and view still images recorded on a memory card. (For details onconnecting to a TV, see “Connections for Playback on a TV Scre...
Page 113 - Card Jump Function; number is assigned, appears in the display.; Slide Show; • The images are played back one after another.; To stop the slide show, press the SLIDE SHOW button.; • Up to 6 images appear in the display.; mark to the image you want to view.; to go to the next image.
113 E Using a Memory Card ● Card Jump Function You can jump from the current image to the desired image of unadjacent imagenumber without displaying the images one by one.The numbers shown in the upper right in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode indicate the imagenumber of the current still image / total number o...
Page 114 - Preventing accidental erasure (Protect; To mark an image for printing or erase print marks one at a time; Settings of the Still Image recorded to a memory card
114 E Using a Memory Card Immediately after you have recorded a still image to a memory card, you cancheck the image without switching the operation mode by the POWER switch.(CARD PHOTO REVIEW) You can also easily erase unwanted images while viewing still images recorded tomemory card, protect image...
Page 115 - button to; Erasing still images; To erase images one at a time
115 E Using a Memory Card 1. During/after recoding 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 app...
Page 117 - Protecting an image while viewing an index screen
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 Operationsubmenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode(including the way to cancel the setting) .You can also ...
Page 118 - Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark); Marking an image for printing while viewing an index screen
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 Cardoperation submenu in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel thesetting).– When displaying an index screen, you can mark the image for printing...
Page 119 - Erasing all print marks; • ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS
119 E Using a Memory Card PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE CARD OPER. ( 40) + P L AY ( V C R ) CARD Erasing all print marks Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it has been inserted intothe camcorder. 1. With an image in the display, open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select PRINT MARKS ALL ...
Page 120 - Erasing Still Images
120 E Using a Memory Card Erasing Still Images CARD SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH REC SEARCH IMAGE ERASE CARD OPER. ( 40) + P L AY ( V C R ) CARD This section describes how to erase the still image from the Card Operationsubmenu when playing back a single image in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.(SINGLE or ALL)You can...
Page 121 - purple and is unselectable.
121 E Using a Memory Card 5. Select YES. • The image erases and the previous image appears for erasing.• To 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...
Page 122 - Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix); Select from 3 types of Card Mix effects:
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 imagefrom the memory card, either one of the pre-recorded sample ...
Page 123 - • You cannot use Card Mix in the Night recording program.; Open the menu and select; Select; Mix level
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 beeninserted into the camcorder. 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. • You cannot use Card Mix in the Night recording...
Page 124 - Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it.
124 E Using a Memory Card 4. Select MIX TYPE. • CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., CAM. CHROMA settings appear. 5. Select the desired setting. • Your currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image. 6. Select MIX LEVEL. 7. Adjust the mix level. • Turning the selector dial upwards adjus...
Page 125 - Copying Still Images from a Cassette; Locate the first still image on the cassette that you want to copy; • CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear.; Press the stop button when your desired images have finished
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 PhotoSearch function.• The still images’ data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. Make sure a memory card that has enough ...
Page 126 - Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette; Locate the point on the cassette where you want to start copying
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 hasenough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder. + 1. Locate the point on the cassette ...
Page 127 - Formatting a Memory Card; with the camcorder, not a PC or other device.
127 E Using a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or topermanently and quickly erase all the images on a memory card, includingprotected images (this includes the pre-recorded card mix sample images). The MultiMediaCard supplied with this ...
Page 128 - Utilizing memory card still images on a PC; • Refer also to your PC manual.; Connect the camcorder and the PC with an USB cable.; • “PC CONNECT [USB]” appears in the display to indicate that USB; Start the software and download still images from the memory; settings of the software and PC.
128 E Using a Memory Card Utilizing memory card still images on a PC You can download still images from a memory card to a PC connected to thecamcorder via the USB interface. By using the software provided, you canorganize, store and print out still images. When printing still images, you can addtit...
Page 129 - Other Information and Precautions; on most types of laptop PCs.; Memory card operating precautions
129 E Using a Memory Card Other Information and Precautions The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera Filesystem).Images recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can also be transferred toa PC with the use of the following products made for MultiMediaCards or SDMemory Ca...
Page 130 - Sample images
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 affi...
Page 131 - Card luminance key; MultiMediaCard standard; Camera chroma key
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 Weight 1.5 g Weight and dimensions are approximate.Errors and omissions excepted. Subject...
Page 132 - Preparing the Camcorder; Adjust the viewfinder
132 E Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder • Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode. Extend the viewfinder straightout, then adjust the viewfinder focusinglever to suit your eyesight. • Rotate the viewfinder to an angle that allows you to view comfortably. Storethe camcorder with the viewfi...
Page 133 - • For extra security and portability, attach; Attach the shoulder strap
133 E Additional Information • For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before using thecamcorder. • 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
Page 134 - Notes on Using the Batteries; Charging and recording times
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. • You will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of le...
Page 135 - When to recharge; • When the power is completely exhausted,; How much power is left?
135 E Additional Information Playback time (using the LCD screen) BP-512 (optional) 2 hr. 20 min. BP-511 (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 You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is co...
Page 136 - Installing the backup battery; Taking care of the battery pack; Always attach the terminal cover.; • Do not allow any metal objects to; Keep the terminals clean.
136 E Additional Information Installing the backup battery Open the backup battery cover on the batteryattachment unit, and insert the CR2025 lithiumbattery with the + side facing outwards. Click thecover back into place. This backup battery allows the camcorder toremember the date and time and othe...
Page 137 - Treat the battery pack with care.
137 E Additional Information DANGER! Treat 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...
Page 138 - Maintenance; form on the lens and internal parts (; Cautions
138 E Additional Information Maintenance Avoid high temperatures 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. Avoid sudden changes in temperature. •...
Page 139 - Viewfinder
139 E Additional Information Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate the viewfinder upwards. Remove theviewfinder protect cover and clean byinserting a cotton bud. When finished,return it flush with the camcorder. • The viewfinder screen scratches easily. Take care when cleaning. LCD • Clea...
Page 140 - Power sources; Using the camcorder abroad; Video heads; • When mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture,
140 E Additional Information Power sources • You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plugadapters for overseas use. TV pl...
Page 141 - Condensation; Protecting the camcorder from condensation; When a cold room is heated rapidly
141 E Additional Information Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to awarm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage boththe tape and the camcorder. Condensation may become a problem: When the camcorder is taken from an air-...
Page 142 - Troubleshooting; Cause and/or what to do about it
142 E Additional Information Troubleshooting 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 pagenumbers in parentheses for more information. Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if yo...
Page 143 - Problem
143 E Additional Information Problem ? Some/all of the digital effects don’twork. ? The e e (play) button doesn’t work. ? There’s a bright stripe on thescreen. ? The playback picture is rough(with mosaic-like noise). Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will...
Page 144 - Memory card operations
144 E Additional Information • AV/PHONES is not set to AV in the menu. • AV \ DV OUT (Analog-digital converter) is not set to OFF in themenu. • 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 dia...
Page 145 - Miscellaneous
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 camcorderitself are different ( 50). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • Check the screen displ...
Page 147 - Optional Accessories; BP-500 Series Battery Packs; usual when the tele-converter is attached.
147 E Additional Information Optional Accessories CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car BatteryCable Kit Connect the car battery cable to poweryour camcorder or recharge battery packson the move. The car battery cable plugsinto your car’s cigarette lighter socket andruns off a 12-24 V DC negative groundbattery....
Page 148 - DM-50 Directional Stereo; • Charge the BP-900 Series battery packs
148 E Additional Information DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directionalmicrophone attaches to a camcorder'sadvanced accessory shoe. It is a highlysensitive microphone that can be switchedbetween functioning as a directionalmicrophone (monaural) or a stereomicrophone...
Page 149 - Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000; terminal of a Canon camcorder, it
149 E Additional Information This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When youuse Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brandaccessories or products bearing the same mark. C A N ON GEN U IN E V ID E O AC CE SS O R Y SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with paddedcompart...
Page 150 - Screen Displays; the displays do not disappear when displaying an index screen.; For instructions on how to hook the camcorder up to your TV, see p. 33.; Turning off the LCD screen displays
150 E Additional Information Screen Displays To display the date and time, press theDATA CODE button. See also p. 82. Press the wireless controller’s TVSCREEN button or turn TV SCREENon through the menu to see the otherdisplays on the TV screen. (Thedisplays appear white on-screen.) Theywill not be ...
Page 153 - Memory Card Displays
153 E Additional Information DV IN Audio output ( 101) Mix balance ( 101) Audio input andMicrophone input ( 99) Audio input Microphone input DV input ( 88, 111) Analog-digitalconverter ( 93) Condensation warning( 141) Memory Card Displays No memory card isinserted ( 105) Image quality( 105) Standard...
Page 154 - Yellow: Between 1 and; Recording reminder; • The camcorder will turn itself off if; Time Code
154 E Additional Information The number of stillimages that can still berecorded on thememory card ( 106) (Green: 6 or more images. Yellow: Between 1 and 5 images Red: No more images) Accessing a memorycard ( 112) Current stillimage/Total number ofstill images on thememory card ( 112) Protect mark (...
Page 155 - Caution phrases
155 E Additional Information Appears as a warningto protect the tape andalso whencondensation isdetected. Remove thetape as soon aspossible after thecamcorder hasdisplayed the caution. Refer to p.90 Refer to p.90, p.91 orp.93 Appears when you tryto do audio dubbingor AV insert on a taperecorded in a...
Page 156 - flashes red, turn the camcorder’s; Memory card caution phrases
156 E Additional Information Appears immediatelyafter you startrecording, and thevideo heads are badlycontaminated. Makesure to clean thevideo heads whenthis caution appears.( 140) An error has occurredwith the memorycard. The camcordercan not record orplay back. Atemporary card erroris also possibl...
Page 157 - Specifications; rotary heads, helical scanning; MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card; Number of recording pixels:; Fine 43 images/ Standard 78 images
157 E Additional Information Specifications MV550i/MV530i Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while recording 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) Television system: CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fie...
Page 158 - LANC; minijack; Operating temperature range:; Rechargeable lithium ion battery; Operating temperature:
158 E Additional Information DV Terminal: Special 4-pin connector (conforms to IEEE1394) AV/headphones terminal: ø 3.5 mm minijackAudio input: –10 dBV/at least 40 kohms, (L, R), unbalanced output: –10 dBV (47 kohm load)/ less than 3 kohms,unbalanced Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced S-video terminal:...
Page 159 - Index; Copying from Memory Card to
159 E Additional Information Index 16:9, 22 Å Abroad, Using the Camcorder, 140Accessories, 6, 147Adapter, AC, 12-14,16AE Programs, 59AE Shift, 76Analog-digital converter, 93Analog line-in, 91Audio Dubbing, 98Audio Mix, 101Audio Mode, 70Audio Output, 101Audio Recording and Playback, 70, 101 Audio/Vid...
Page 160 - Optional Accessories, 147
160 E Additional Information Ò LANC, 87LCD Screen, 26Lens Cap, 132Light-up Buttons, 52Loading Cassettes, 17Low Light, 62LP Mode, 21 ˜ Maintenance, 138Making Better Videos, 37Manual Focus, 79Memory Card Introduction, 104Menus, 40Microphone, 70, 75, 98Monitor Recording, 28Multi-Image Screen, 68 ˆ Nigh...
Page 162 - Menu at a Glance; Function
162 E Additional Information Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder’s menu. Functions are listedalphabetically. 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 U...
Page 164 - DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER; Instruction Manual; PAL
PUB.DIE-166 © CANON INC. 2002 PRINTED IN JAPAN 0201A/Ni9.5 DY8-9020-101-000 IMPRIME AU JAPON CANON INC. Canon Europa N.V. P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands Canon UK Ltd. Ribcon WayLuton Bedfordshire LU4 9URTelephone 0870-241-2161 Canon Australia Pty. Ltd 1 Thomas Holt Drive, North R...