4EIntroductionImportant Usage Instructions ....................2Operating Step and Reference Guide ........3Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............6Introducing the MV550i/MV530i ..............7Finding Your Way Aroundthe MV550i/MV530i ............................8~ Preparations ~Attaching the Ferrite Core........................11Powering Your Camcorder ......................12Loading a Cassette ..................................17~ Basic Recording ~Basic Recording ......................................19Zooming ..................................................24Using the LCD Screen ............................26~ Basic Playback ~Playing Back a Cassette ..........................29Connections for Playback on aTV Screen............................................33Tips for Making Better Videos ................37~ General ... ~Searching and ReviewingWhile Recording ................................39Using the Menus ......................................40Using the Wireless Controller ..................49Adjusting the Selectable ColourLight-up Buttons ................................52~ For Recording ...~Setting the Date and Time........................53Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette............56Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ............58Using the Various Recording Programs ..59Using Digital Effects ................................63Using the Multi-Image Screen ................68Audio Recording ......................................70Setting the Self-Timer ..............................72Using the VL-3 Video Light(optional) ............................................74Using the DM-50 Microphone(optional) ............................................75~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~Ajusting AE Shift ....................................76Setting the Shutter Speed ........................77Adjusting Focus Manually ......................79Setting the White Balance ........................80~ For Playback ...~Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data(Data Code) ........................................82Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) ........................................85Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........86Editing to a VCR ......................................87Dubbing to/from a Cassette with DigitalVideo Equipment ................................88Recording from a VCR, TV or AnalogCamcorder (Analog Line-in) ..............91Digitally Outputting Analog Videoand Audio Signals(Analog-Digital Converter) ................93Recording Over Existing Scenes(AV Insert Editing) ..............................95Audio Dubbing ........................................98Setting the Audio Mix ............................101Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable..103MV550iMV550iMV550iContentsIntroductionEditingUsing the Full Range ofFeaturesMastering the BasicsDownloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals