User manual CANON MV550I

[. . . ] PUB. DIE-166 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER E Instruction Manual Introduction Mastering the Basics Using the Full Range of Features Editing Using a Memory Card Mini Digital 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. Additional Information PAL Important Usage Instructions WARNING: E WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Introduction TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. [. . . ] You can change direction easily by pressing the button for the opposite direction. Notes: · Press 3 (stop) to stop mid-search. · If you begin a search very close to the start of a recorded still picture during photo search, the camcorder may skip straight past it. · When you have set the area for the World Clock, date search also looks for the change in date based on the adjusted time. · A date/area cannot be identified if the total recording time on that day/area was less than 1 minute. · Date search playback may start just before or after the beginning of the located section. · If the data code is not displayed correctly you will not be able to operate the date search correctly. 85 Returning to a Pre-Marked Position E ZERO SET SEARCH MEMORY SELECT POWER CAMERA AUDIO DUB. AV INSERT REW ­/ PLAY STOP SLOW FF +/ ×2 OFF PLAY(VCR) REMOTE SET PAUSE Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) Using the Full Range of Features 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you want to return to later. · The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is set to zero with the  indication. · Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button once more to cancel the zero set memory. 2. When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape. The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero set position. · RTN1 or `RTN appears in the display. · The tape counter with  indication disappears from the display and the time code reappears. Notes: · The zero set memory may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the tape. · You can also use zero set memory to mark a position on a tape in TAPE CAMERA mode. When you then play back the tape, pressing rewind will take you back to the pre-marked position. · If you remove the tape while the zero set memory is set, the memory is cancelled and the tape counter reverts to time code. · The camcorder remembers your setting even if you turn it off and back on again or move the program selector. 86 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. E Preparations 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. · See "Connections for Playback on a TV Screen" on p. 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 mode. [. . . ] ( 107) CARD FULL IN CARD POSITION NAMING ERROR The image has been recorded in an incompatible JPEG format or other format that the camcorder can not play back, or the image data has been damaged. 156 Additional Information UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE Specifications MV550i/MV530i Power Supply (rated): 7. 4 V DC Power Consumption (while recording with the AF turned on): MV550i 3. 3 W (Using viewfinder), 4. 1 W (Using LCD screen) MV530i 3. 3 W (Using viewfinder), 4. 0 W (Using LCD screen) Television system: CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL colour signal Video recording system: MV550i 3 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (Consumer digital VCR SD/SDL system) Digital component recording MV530i 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (Consumer digital VCR SD system) Digital component recording Audio recording system: PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/ 2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/ 4 ch) MV550i SP and LP: 12 bit only (32 kHz/ 2 ch) Image sensor: 1/6" CCD (charge coupled device), approx. 340, 000 effective pixels) Tape format: Videocassettes bearing the D mark. Tape speed: SP: 3/4 ips (18. 83 mm/s), LP: 1/2 ips (12. 57 mm/s), MV550i SP: 3/8 ips (9. 42 mm/s), LP: 1/4 ips (6. 29 mm/s) Maximum recording time (with an 80 min. cassette): SP: 80 min. , LP: 120 min. , MV550i SP: 160 min. , LP: 240 min. Lens: MV550i F/1. 6­3. 6, 22× power zoom, f=2. 8-61. 6 mm (equivalent to 48­1056 mm in 35 mm format) MV530i F/1. 6­2. 9, 18× power zoom, f=2. 8-50. 4 mm (equivalent to 48­864 mm in 35 mm format) Focusing system: TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible Minimum focusing distance: E 1 m (3ft 33/8 in) 1 cm (3/8 in) on maximum wide angle) Maximum shutter speed:1/8, 000 sec. [. . . ]