Canon MV550i Camcorder User Manual


 
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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 ~
Attaching the Ferrite Core........................11
Powering Your Camcorder ......................12
Loading a Cassette ..................................17
~ Basic Recording ~
Basic Recording ......................................19
Zooming ..................................................24
Using the LCD Screen ............................26
~ Basic Playback ~
Playing Back a Cassette ..........................29
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen............................................33
Tips for Making Better Videos ................37
~ General ... ~
Searching and Reviewing
While Recording ................................39
Using the Menus ......................................40
Using the Wireless Controller ..................49
Adjusting the Selectable Colour
Light-up Buttons ................................52
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time........................53
Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette............56
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ............58
Using the Various Recording Programs ..59
Using Digital Effects................................63
Using the Multi-Image Screen ................68
Audio Recording ......................................70
Setting the Self-Timer ..............................72
Using the VL-3 Video Light
(optional) ............................................74
Using the DM-50 Microphone
(optional) ............................................75
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Ajusting AE Shift ....................................76
Setting the Shutter Speed ........................77
Adjusting Focus Manually ......................79
Setting the White Balance........................80
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data
(Data Code) ........................................82
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search) ........................................85
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........86
Editing to a VCR......................................87
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital
Video Equipment ................................88
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ..............91
Digitally Outputting Analog Video
and Audio Signals
(Analog-Digital Converter) ................93
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing)..............................95
Audio Dubbing ........................................98
Setting the Audio Mix ............................101
Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable..103
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Contents
Introduction
Editing
Using the Full Range of
Features
Mastering the Basics
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