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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER
Instruction Manual
This instruction book explains the use of the MV550i and MV530i camcorders.
Please note that illustrations and explanations in this instruction book refer
mainly to the MV550i model.
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual Digital Mini Video Cassette This instruction book explains the use of the MV550i and MV530i camcorders. Please note that illustrations and explanations in this instruction book refer mainly to the MV550i model. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 2: Important Usage Instructions

    Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR 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.

  • Page 3: Operating Step And Reference Guide

    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 Instruction Manual”. Digital Video Camcorder MV550i/MV530i MC Instruction Manual Mastering the Basics Using the Full Range of Features...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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/MV530i ....7 Using the VL-3 Video Light MV550i Mastering the Basics (optional) ..........74...
  • Page 5 Notes on Using the Batteries....134 to a memory card ......114 Maintenance ..........138 Preventing Accidental Erasure Troubleshooting........142 (Protect) ..........117 The MV550i/MV530i System Diagram 146 Marking a Still Image for Printing Optional Accessories ......147 (Print Mark) ........118 Screen Displays ........150 Erasing Still Images ......120 Specifications ........157...

  • Page 6: Thank You For Choosing A Canon

    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 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.

  • Page 7: Introducing The Mv550I/Mv530I

    In dark places, automatically adjusts to Accessory Shoe the optimum shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject for shooting Allows the Canon Video Light VL-3 or brightly in colour. the Directional Stereo Microphone DM- 50 (both optional) to be easily attached IEEE 1394 DV Terminal and powered by the camcorder’s own...

  • Page 8: Finding Your Way Around The Mv550I/Mv530I

    Finding Your Way Around the MV550i/MV530i – 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.
  • Page 9 Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 132) Serial number (Body No.) PHOTO button (p. 56, 108) Viewfinder protect cover (p. 139) MV550i Advanced accessory shoe (p. 74, 75) MV530i Accessory shoe (p. 70) Zoom controller (p. 24) Speaker (p. 32) TAPE/CARD switch (p. 19) Viewfinder (p.
  • Page 10 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) DV IN/OUT terminal USB terminal (p. 128) (p. 88, 103, 111) AV (audio/video) IN/OUT DC IN Bottom view terminal (p.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Ferrite Core

    Attaching the Ferrite Core 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.

  • Page 12: Powering Your Camcorder

    Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from a mains outlet 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.
  • Page 13 Attaching and charging the battery packs DC IN 9.5V CHARGE CHARGE indicator 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.
  • Page 14 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 unspecified product. •...
  • Page 15 Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) 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.
  • Page 16 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s cigarette lighter To car’s cigarette lighter 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household mains outlet.

  • Page 17: Loading A Cassette

    Loading a Cassette 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. •...

  • Page 18: Cassette Memory

    Protecting tapes from accidental erasure SAVE 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”...

  • Page 19: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording CARD TAPE 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).
  • Page 20 Notes: • To check that the camcorder is recording correctly, make a test recording first. • Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette.

  • Page 21: Changing The Recording Mode

    Changing the recording mode MV550i 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. MV530i You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes.
  • Page 22 About SP and LP modes MV550i • The image quality of recordings done in SP or LP modes will be lower than that of those done in SP or LP modes.

  • Page 23: Demonstration Mode

    Confirmation/Warning beeps 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.

  • Page 24: Zooming

    Zooming Zoom in Zoom out 22× optical zoom/ 18× optical zoom MV550i MV530i The camcorder’s zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene: • Move the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide-angle.
  • Page 25 MV530i 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 out between 1× and 360× magnification — the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 18×) and digital zooming (18× to 72× or 18× to 360×).

  • Page 26: Using The Lcd Screen

    Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing 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. To close the LCD panel, press the upper right corner until it clicks securely closed.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Lcd Screen

    • Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place, before closing it or pushing it flat against the side of the camcorder. • Always fully close the LCD panel until it clicks securely. • Be careful not to leave the LCD, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or in a window.
  • Page 28 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 let your subject monitor recording. The viewfinder is also activated when the panel is in this position.

  • Page 29: Playing Back A Cassette

    • To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the (rewind) button. • If the playback picture is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
  • Page 30 Other playback modes Playback pause Press the (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press (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 times normal speed, press and hold the (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the (fast forward) button during normal fast forward.
  • Page 31 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 Built-in speaker The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture when you’re using the LCD screen to play back a tape. The built-in speaker is monaural. Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial. •...

  • Page 33: Connections For Playback On A Tv Screen

    Connections for Playback on a TV Screen You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. 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 manual for further details.
  • Page 34 If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S (S1)-video) PC-A10 SCART Adapter STV-250N Stereo Video Cable • 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 If your TV (or VCR) has an S (S1) -video input terminal For higher picture quality, we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S (S1) terminal. INPUT S-150 S-video Cable S(S1)-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO STV-250N Stereo Video Cable •...
  • Page 36 If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals INPUT VIDEO AUDIO STV-250N Stereo Video Cable • 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).

  • Page 37: Tips For Making Better Videos

    Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the camcorder For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary support the camcorder with your left hand. With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye off the action.
  • Page 38 Picture angle Instead of zooming while recording, try Long shot 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 Medium shot in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details.

  • Page 39: Searching And Reviewing While Recording

    Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record search When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to SEARCH SEARCH find the point where you want to start or resume recording. This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously used cassette.

  • Page 40: Using The Menus

    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 VCR MENU C. CAM. MENU Card camera menu C.PLAY MENU Card play menu CAM.
  • Page 41 Selecting from the Menus 2, 11 MENU 3-10 SCREEN 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: List Of Menus

    • Pressing the start/stop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording. • You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning TV SCREEN 150) on through the menu or using the wireless controller’s TV SCREEN button.

  • Page 43: Record Mode

    D/T DISPLAY•OFF !7 Date/time display....CARD ACCESS•ON DEMO MODE•••ON !8 Card access display..... RETURN !9 Demo mode......@0 Return t System submenu Light-up buttons..MV550i SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE Button light colour ..MV550i BUTTONLIGHT•ON LIGHT COLOR•TURQUOISE @3 Wireless controller....WL.REMOTE•••...

  • Page 44: Image Quality

    VCR MENU, cont. q VCR set up submenu q Record mode......VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE w Output channel....REC MODE•••• SP OUTPUT CH•••L/R e Audio dubbing ...... AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN WIND SCREEN•––– r Wind screen ......AUDIO MODE••12bit AV/PHONES•••AV t Audio mode ......

  • Page 45: Camera Set Up Submenu

    System submenu Light-up buttons..MV550i SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE Button light colour ..MV550i BUTTONLIGHT•ON LIGHT COLOR•GREEN @3 Wireless controller....WL.REMOTE••• BEEP••••••••ON @4 Beep ........RETURN @5 Return 2 C. CAM MENU Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE/CARD switch to...
  • Page 46 CARD ACCESS•ON DEMO MODE•••ON !5 Card access display..... RETURN !6 Demo mode......!7 Return t System submenu Light-up buttons..SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MV550i MENUCLOSE BUTTONLIGHT•ON Button light colour ..MV550i LIGHT COLOR•BLUE @0 Wireless controller....WL.REMOTE••• BEEP••••••••ON @1 Beep ........T.ZONE/DST••–––...
  • Page 47 q-1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image) q Copy from card to cassette ... CARD OPER. SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE w Erase all print marks ... COPY PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE e Image erase ......IMAGE ERASE FORMAT r Format......... RETURN t Return q-2 Card operations submenu (when displaying an index screen)

  • Page 48: Wireless Controller

    C. PLAY MENU, cont. r System submenu Light-up buttons..MV550i SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE Button light colour ..MV550i BUTTONLIGHT•ON LIGHT COLOR•YELLOW !9 Wireless controller....WL.REMOTE••• BEEP••••••••ON @0 Beep ........RETURN @1 Return Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 49: Using The Wireless Controller

    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: •...
  • Page 50 When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode) To prevent interference from other ZOOM 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...
  • Page 51 If your wireless 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 seconds.

  • Page 52: Mv550I Adjusting The Selectable Colour Light-Up Buttons

    MV550i Adjusting the Selectable Colour Light-up Buttons MENU MENU 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. You can also change the colour in which they light up to green, orange, blue, yellow, turquoise (greenish blue) or purple.

  • Page 53: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time MENU MENU The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You 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).
  • Page 54 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 10 11 12 13 Time zone Time zone LONDON WELLGTN (Wellington) PARIS SAMOA CAIRO HONOLU. (Honolulu) ANCHOR. (Anchorage) MOSCOW DUBAI L.A. (Los Angeles) KARACHI DENVER CHICAGO DACCA BANGKOK N.Y.

  • Page 55: Date And Time Display

    Setting the clock After you set the date and time, the date/time and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on. TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA SYSTEM D/TIME SET•• 1.JAN.2002 12:00 AM 1.

  • Page 56: Taking Still Pictures To A Cassette

    6 seconds ( 8 seconds in SP or LP recording MV550i mode). During this time the camcorder also records the sound, and the display shows the still picture. • A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the picture.
  • Page 57 • The wireless controller’s PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the “photo”. • Only take “photos” where it is bright enough to see the image in the display. 8 seconds in SP or LP recording mode. MV550i Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 58: Turning The Image Stabilizer Off

    Turning the Image Stabilizer Off MENU MENU With 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. TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA CAM.SET UP...

  • Page 59: Using The Various Recording Programs

    Using the Various 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 program. Slide the program selector to the [ position.
  • Page 60 Setting the program AE mode TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA 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.
  • Page 61 Easy Recording 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. Auto This is the same as the Easy Recording program, AUTO except that you now have the option of using any of the camcorder’s manual functions.

  • Page 62: Shutter

    Sand & Snow Use this program in places where the SAND&SNOW background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display — a sunny beach or ski resort, for example. You may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects. Low Light This program allows you to record in dimly lit LOW LIGHT...

  • Page 63: Using Digital Effects

    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 recordings ( 65).
  • Page 64 Faders Fade Trigger (FADE-T) When you start recording, the scene gradually fades in from a black screen. When you stop recording, it gradually fades out. Wipe (WIPE When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands...
  • Page 65 Effects Sepia (SEPIA) Mosaic Makes a (MOSAIC)* monochrome Blurs the image image with a by enlarging the brownish tint. size of some Black and White Art (ART) pixels. Adds a paint- (BLK & WHT) like effect, Makes the called image black and solarization, to white.
  • Page 66 Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or the wireless controller. Pressing the L/M 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.
  • Page 67 6. If you’re in TAPE CAMERA mode: Fade in- Press the start/stop button. Fade out- Press the start/stop button. If you’re in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode: Fade in- Press the (play) button. Fade out- Press the (pause) button. Operating effects Sound records/plays back normally.

  • Page 68: Using The Multi-Image Screen

    Using the Multi-Image Screen Divides your display image into 4, 9 or 16 smaller images with the Image Capture feature. With 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 frames*) —...
  • Page 69 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. Multi-image screen on/off 9. Push the ON/OFF button. •...

  • Page 70: Audio Recording

    • For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see p. 101. • When you record to the MV550i/MV530i from a camcorder with DV terminal outputs, the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 bit.

  • Page 71: Wind Screen

    • For details on using the optional DM-50 microphone, see p. 75. MV550i • Be careful when using long microphones as they may extend into the frame. Wind screen The camcorder has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track.

  • Page 72: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-Timer For stills DATA DATA CODE CODE 2, 3 For movies START /STOP PHOTO SELF MENU TIMER This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still photographs. TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA 1.
  • Page 73 • The camcorder takes the picture for approximately 6 seconds ( MV550i seconds in SP or LP recording mode). • If you’re in TAPE 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 memory card.

  • Page 74: Mv550I Using The Vl-3 Video Light (Optional)

    MV550i Using the VL-3 Video Light (optional) 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 source as the camcorder. Also refer to the VL-3 Video Light instructions.

  • Page 75: Mv550I Using The Dm-50 Microphone (Optional)

    MV550i Using the DM-50 Microphone (optional) 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).

  • Page 76: Ajusting Ae Shift

    Ajusting 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. AE SHIFT TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA Make sure the program selector is set to 1.

  • Page 77: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Setting the Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects. TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA CAM.SET UP SHUTTER•••••AUTO 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.
  • Page 78 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: 1/2000 or 1/4000 • People doing outdoor sports such as (or 1/8000 to freeze golf or tennis the action even more clearly)

  • Page 79: Adjusting Focus Manually

    Adjusting Focus Manually The camcorder can focus automatically. All you have to do is point it, and whatever is in the centre of the display will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because the subject is not suitable for autofocus.

  • Page 80: Setting The White Balance

    Setting the White Balance The camcorder’s auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions. Although slight variations are unavoidable, colours will appear natural in virtually every situation. In some cases, you will get better results by setting the white balance yourself, or using one of the two preset modes: T Indoor Mode...
  • Page 81 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: •...

  • Page 82: Displaying Date, Time And Camcorder Data (Data Code)

    Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code) A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape. •...
  • Page 83 – If the tape was recorded on a camcorder without a data code function. – If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read. • If a recording made on MV550i/MV530i is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly.
  • Page 84 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 indicated.

  • Page 85: Searching The Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)

    Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) ZERO SET SEARCH SELECT MEMORY AUDIO PLAY DUB. – / STOP INSERT × 2 PAUSE SLOW REMOTE SET 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.

  • Page 86: Returning To A Pre-Marked Position

    Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ZERO SET SEARCH MEMORY SELECT AUDIO PLAY DUB. STOP – / INSERT × 2 PAUSE SLOW REMOTE SET Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback.

  • Page 87: Editing

    Editing to a VCR By connecting the camcorder to a VCR, you can edit your recordings in order to remove unwanted scenes — or combine different shots to create your own video productions. Preparations 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. •...

  • Page 88: Dubbing To/From A Cassette With Digital Video Equipment

    Example dubbing to the camcorder 1. Connect the camcorder and 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. Prepare the other device.
  • Page 89 • You cannot use a cassette recorded in SP or LP mode with the MV550i camcorder for DV dubbing with another digital device not equipped with that mode. • You cannot record in SP/LP mode from a tape recorded in MV550i mode.
  • Page 90 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 control signals for the protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED”...

  • Page 91: Recording From A Vcr, Tv Or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-In)

    (Analog Line-in) You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 88) or a TV program onto a tape in the MV550i/MV530i, if the TV or other device has audio/video outputs. • If an anomalous signal is sent from the TV or VCR, the images recorded on the...
  • Page 92 Dubbing 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. •...

  • Page 93: Digitally Outputting Analog Video And Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)

    Digitally Outputting Analog Video and Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) 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.
  • Page 94 Turning the analog-digital converter on PLAY TAPE (VCR) VCR.SET UP DV OUT•••OFF To turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AV \ DV OUT, set it to ON and close the menu. Caution: •...

  • Page 95: Recording Over Existing Scenes (Av Insert 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.
  • Page 96 Preparations The tape in the MV550i/MV530i: When using the MV550/MV530i’s AV 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.
  • Page 97 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, press PLAY and locate the recording start point. Set the camcorder to playback pause mode. •...

  • Page 98: Audio Dubbing

    16-bit or 12-bit, 4-channel sound, dubbing will stop. If your tape hasn’t been recorded in SP mode with 12-bit sound, we recommend dubbing your original tape onto a blank tape using the MV550i/MV530i’s analog line-in function, then dubbing audio onto the new tape. Make absolutely sure to set the audio mode of the new tape to 12-bit and the recording mode to SP.
  • Page 99 Notes: When using an external microphone \ Connect it to the • MV550i microphone terminal. When using the DM-50 microphone \ Make sure nothing is connected to the microphone terminal. When using the built-in microphone \ Make sure nothing is...
  • Page 100 • There may be a loss of sound quality if you add sound to a tape recorded on a camcorder other than the MV550i/MV530i. • After adding sound 3 or more times to the same place on a tape, there may be some loss in sound quality.

  • Page 101: Setting The Audio Mix

    Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO BALANCE MONITOR ST-2 ST-1 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. •...
  • Page 102 Selecting audio output channels When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. PLAY TAPE (VCR) VCR SET UP OUTPUT CH•••L/R 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2.

  • Page 103: Connecting To A Pc Using A Dv Cable

    Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable 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 DV terminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC.

  • Page 104: Memory Card Introduction

    Memory Card Introduction 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 Digital) Memory Card has the protect switch to protect your recording from accidental erasure, and fits into the same slot as the MultiMediaCard.

  • Page 105: Inserting And Removing The Memory Card

    Inserting and removing the memory card Card access indicator 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 the arrow.
  • Page 106 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 STANDARD modes. Image Necessary memory Number of images...
  • Page 107 File numbers 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 100 (folder name is “100canon”).

  • Page 108: Recording Still Images To A Memory Card

    Recording Still Images to a Memory Card CARD CARD TAPE TAPE The camcorder is equipped with a mechanical shutter so that you can record vivid still images onto a memory card. (Progressive Photo function) You can also record onto a memory card images from a tape in the camcorder, or images input through the DV in terminal.
  • Page 109 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 access display appears in the display (See “The indicators that appear in the LCD display when MIRROR is turned on”...

  • Page 110: Recording An Image From A Cassette As A Still Image

    Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image FOCUS SLIDE SHOW Record an image from a cassette onto a memory card. To automatically record multiple still images from a cassette to a memory card, refer to “Copying Still Images from a Cassette”...

  • Page 111: Recording From Another Dv Device As A Still Image

    Side with arrow Preparations 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. Prepare the other device.

  • Page 112: Viewing Still Images

    TV, see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 33) • The camcorder may not be able to copy or play, etc., images recorded on a non- Canon camcorder. • When viewing on the LCD screen or TV screen still images that you recorded to a memory card with this camcorder, the images appear with black frame in the display.

  • Page 113: Slide Show

    G Card Jump Function You 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 PLAY (VCR) mode indicate the image number of the current still image / total number of still images on the memory card.

  • Page 114: Settings Of The Still Image Recorded To A Memory Card

    DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. Images can be automatically printed on a DPOF-supporting Canon Printer. Up to 50 images per memory card can be print marked. There are 3 ways to mark a still image for printing (including the ways to cancel the setting).
  • Page 115 Erasing still images Erase images singly or all at once. • You cannot erase protected images. Cancel image protection first in order to erase an image. • Erase images with caution. Once an image has been erased, it cannot be restored. There are 3 ways to erase a single image.
  • Page 116 File Operation (FILE OPER.) PLAY CARD (VCR) 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. To protect an image 2.

  • Page 117: Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)

    Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) SEARCH SEARCH SLIDE CARD SHOW This section describes how to protect the still image from the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting) . You can also protect a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIEW ( 115) or File Operation menu (...

  • Page 118: Marking A Still Image For Printing (Print Mark)

    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 PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). – When displaying an index screen, you can mark the image for printing. –...
  • Page 119 Erasing all print marks PLAY CARD (VCR) CARD OPER. PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE 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.

  • Page 120: Erasing Still Images

    Erasing Still Images SEARCH SEARCH SLIDE CARD SHOW This section describes how to erase the still image from the Card Operation submenu when playing back a single image in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. (SINGLE or ALL) You can also erase a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIEW ( 115) or File Operation menu ( 116).
  • Page 121 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)

    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, then combine it with the currently recording image, moving or still.
  • Page 123 CAM. CHROMA (Camera chroma key) Superimpose the currently recording image on top of a still image, which becomes its background. Shoot the subject of the currently recording image against a blue background, such as a blue curtain. The original still image will appear in place of the blue area.
  • Page 124 ( 8 seconds in the SP or LP recording mode). MV550i Notes: • If you change the position of the POWER switch, select your still image for Card Mix again. • When setting Card Mix, you must carry out steps 1 to 5.

  • Page 125: Copying Still Images From A Cassette

    Copying Still Images from a Cassette SEARCH 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. PLAY TAPE (VCR)

  • Page 126: Copying Memory Card Still Images To A Cassette

    • The still images’ data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. • SP and LP recording modes are not available when copying MV550i memory card images to a cassette. CARD OPER. COPY 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.

  • Page 127: Formatting 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.

  • Page 128: Utilizing Memory Card Still Images On A Pc

    When printing still images, you can add titles and frames to them. Use the USB cable and the Canon Digital Video Solution Disk software provided with the camcorder. • For details on how to connect the camcorder to a PC and install and operate the software, refer to the Canon Digital Video Solution Disk instruction manual.

  • Page 129: Other Information And Precautions

    • However, we cannot guarantee that all of these memory cards work properly. If you mistakenly erase the card mix sample images provided on the MultiMediaCard, they can be downloaded from the following home pages:* http://www.canon-europa.com/products/products.html http://www.canon-asia.com/ http://www.canon.com.au *If you are unable to connect the camcorder to a PC using a USB cable, you will need a PC Card Adapter or USB Card Reader to be able to download to a memory card.

  • Page 130: Sample Images

    • 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. •...
  • Page 131 Card luminance key Camera chroma key • The pre-recorded sample images on the MultiMediaCard included with this camcorder are intended solely for the personal enjoyment gained from combining them with personal videos taken with this camcorder. Do not use the pre-recorded sample images for any other purpose.

  • Page 132: Preparing The Camcorder

    Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinder • Set the camcorder to TAPE 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.
  • Page 133 Attach the shoulder strap • 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. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 134: Notes On Using The Batteries

    • You will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode. Maximum recording time Time needed for MV550i full recharge Using viewfinder Using LCD screen BP-512 1 hr.
  • Page 135 Playback time (using the LCD screen) MV530i BP-508 1 hr. 15 min. 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. How much power is left? The indicator in the display shows you 100% approximately how much charge the battery...

  • Page 136: Installing The Backup Battery

    Taking care of the battery pack Always attach the terminal cover. • Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used.
  • Page 137 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. •...

  • Page 138: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cautions 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 Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for some time, store it in an area which is free of dust and moisture, and where the temperature is no higher than 30°C (86°F). After storage, check each part and function of your camcorder to make sure everything is still working properly.

  • Page 140: Using The Camcorder Abroad

    • 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 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use.
  • Page 141 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 you take the camcorder from a cold When a cold room is heated rapidly place to a warm room When the camcorder is left in a humid...

  • Page 142: Troubleshooting

    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 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.
  • Page 143 ? The camcorder won’t focus. • The camcorder is on manual focus 79). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting 132). • The lens is dirty ( 139). Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 79).
  • Page 144 ? There’s no picture on the TV • AV/PHONES is not set to AV in the menu. screen. • AV \ DV OUT (Analog-digital converter) is not set to OFF in the menu. • The video heads need cleaning ? There’s no picture on the TV 140).
  • Page 145 ? The PHOTO button doesn’t work. • The memory card is not loaded 105). • You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention. Change the position of the protect switch. • The memory card is full. Erase images ( 115) or insert a new memory card.

  • Page 146: The Mv550I/Mv530I System Diagram

    The MV550i/MV530i System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) WS-20 Wrist Strap WD-30.5 Wide- converter SS-800 Shoulder Strap WL-D77 Wireless Controller TL-30.5 Tele- MiniDV BP-500 Series converter Video Battery Pack Cassette CR-560 Charge Adapter/ Car Battery Cable Kit FS-30.5U...

  • Page 147: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories BP-500 Series Battery Packs BP-512 BP-522 BP-535 The battery pack BP-508 is not available as an option. When you need extra battery packs, select from the following: BP-511, BP-512, BP-522 and BP-535. CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit Connect the car battery cable to power your camcorder or recharge battery packs on the move.
  • Page 148 Neutral density and MC protector filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions. VL-3 Video Light MV550i Attach the Video Light to a camcorder when recording in dark rooms. When on its automatic setting, the Video Light turns on/off automatically according to the brightness level of shooting conditions.
  • Page 149 A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 150: Screen Displays

    Screen Displays To display the date and time, press the DATA CODE button. See also p. 82. SCREEN Press the wireless controller’s TV SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN DATA CODE 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 the camcorder.
  • Page 151 Shows how much Rewind ( battery power remains 135). Fast forward playback The battery pack is exhausted ( 135). Rewind playback Frame advance No cassette is loaded, playback ( or it is set for erasure Frame reverse prevention playback ( 17, 18).
  • Page 152 C.PLAY MENU SEL.S LOW LIGHT MENU CARD OPER. NIGHT VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN Accessory is MV550i attached to advanced accessory shoe CARD PHOTO CARD PHOTO REVIEW 74, 75). REVIEW MENU PROTECT IMAGE ERASE 115) RETURN AE Shift ( AE +2.0...
  • Page 153 Shutter speed ( Audio output ( 101) STEREO1 STEREO2 1/250 MIX/FIXED White balance is MIX/VARI . Indoor Mix balance ( 101) Outdoor U ST–1 ST–2 The 16:9 mode: the Audio input and display flashes when Microphone input 16:9 the effect is being selected, and appears Audio input AUDIO IN...
  • Page 154 Time Code The number of still images that can still be recorded on the 0:12:34:12 memory card ( 106) (Green: 6 or more images. This records counter information, Yellow: Between 1 and including hour, minute, second, and 5 images frame number on a special data code Red: No more images) area on the tape itself.

  • Page 155: Caution Phrases

    Caution phrases The camcorder displays various caution phrases — they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing. Appears each time Appears as a warning to protect the tape and you turn the power SET THE TIME ZONE, also when REMOVE THE CASSETTE on, until you set the DATE AND TIME condensation is...
  • Page 156 Appears immediately Appears if you have after you start tried to mark 51 or HEADS DIRTY, recording, and the more images for PRINT MARK ERROR USE CLEANING CASSETTE printing, or if a mark video heads are badly file cannot be edited. contaminated.

  • Page 157: Specifications

    Specifications MV550i/MV530i Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Lens: Power Consumption (while recording F/1.6–3.6, 22× power zoom, MV550i with the AF turned on): f=2.8-61.6 mm (equivalent to 48–1056 3.3 W (Using viewfinder), mm in 35 mm format) MV550i 4.1 W (Using LCD screen) F/1.6–2.9, 18×...
  • Page 158 DV Terminal: Special 4-pin connector (conforms to IEEE1394) AV/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 Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced S-video terminal: 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.3 Vp-p (C signal) MIC terminal input: ø...

  • Page 159: Index

    Backup Battery, 136 Feedback, 36 Basic Recording, 19 File Numbers, 107 Battery Charger, 15-16 Finding Your Way Around Battery Pack, 13, 15-16, 134 the MV550i/MV530i, 8 Beep, 23 Focusing, 79 Buttons, light-up, 52 Formatting a Memory Card, 127 Ç Ó...
  • Page 160 Ò Â LANC, 87 Recharging the Battery Pack, 135 LCD Screen, 26 Recording, 19, 108 Lens Cap, 132 Recording from Cassette to Light-up Buttons, 52 Memory Card, 110 Loading Cassettes, 17 Recording from DV Device to Low Light, 62 Memory Card, 111 LP Mode, 21 Recording Programs, 59 Record Pause Mode, 19...
  • Page 161 Ê Tape Protection, 18 Telephoto, 24 Temperature, 14, 131, 134, 137, 158 Time Code, 154 Time Zone, 53 Tips for Making Better Videos, 37 Tripod, 37 Troubleshooting, 142 TV, 33, 150 ◊ VCR, 33 Video Heads, 140 Video Light, 74, 148 Videocassettes, 17 Viewfinder, 132, 139 Viewing Still Images, 112...

  • Page 162: Menu At A Glance

    VCR SET UP AV → DV out VCR SET UP Beep SYSTEM Brightness DISP.SET UP Button light SYSTEM MV550i Button light colour SYSTEM MV550i Card access display DISP.SET UP Card mix CARD MIX Copy - card to cassette CARD OPER.
  • Page 163 First make sure the Then select it camera is set to... Function from this submenu and set. Displays DISP.SET UP Erase CARD OPER. Erase all print marks CARD OPER. File numbers CARD SET UP Format CARD OPER. Image stabilizer CAM.SET UP Mirror mode DISP.SET UP Mix level...
  • Page 164 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual Digital Mini Video Cassette This instruction book explains the use of the MV550i and MV530i camcorders. Please note that illustrations and explanations in this instruction book refer mainly to the MV550i model. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

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