Canon MV880x, MV880xi instruction manual

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Main PAL Digital Video Camcorder PUB.DIE-218 Instruction Manual Mini Important Usage Instructions Using this Manual Symbols and References Used in This Manual About the Operating Modes Trademark Acknowledgments Table of contents Introduction Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Using a Memory Card Direct Printing Transferring Images Additional Information Checking Supplied Accessories * Europe only. Components Guide MV880Xi/MV880X Page Page Wireless Controller WL-D85 Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Using a Household Power Source Page Loading/Unloading a Cassette Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) Attaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. Mounting the Wide Attachment Screw the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread. Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. LCD Backlight Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button. Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time Basic Functions Preparations 7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock. Displaying Date and Time during Recording Recording Movies on a Tape Recording Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen ON DISPLAY SETUP/ LCD MIRROR 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Screen Displays during Recording Reviewing and Searching when Recording Zooming 14x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever towardWto zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). 56x/280x Digital Zoom Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder For More Stability Lighting Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Modes Adjusting the Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with SCART Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Output Channel Menus and Settings Selecting Menus and Settings Menu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface. CAMERA MENU Page PLAY (VCR) MENU * MV880Xi only. Page CARD CAMERA MENU Page CARD PLAY MENU Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording Program Program AE Modes Availability of Functions in Each Mode: Selecting the Easy Recording Program Set the program selector to EASY. Selecting the Program AE Mode 2. Press the SET dial. 3. Select a mode and press the SET dial. Using the Night Modes NIGHT+ CAMERA SETUP NIGHT MODE Skin Detail Function Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SKIN DETAIL], set it to [SOFT] and close the menu. Adjusting the AE Shift Adjusting the Focus Manually 2. Adjust the zoom. 3. Press the FOCUS button. 4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus. Page Setting the White Balance AUTO CAMERA SETUP WHITE BAL. Page Setting the Shutter Speed Auto Slow Shutter Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [A.SL SHUTTER], Using the Self-Timer 2. Press the start/stop button. Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to [16bit] and close the menu. Wind Screen Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. Using Digital Effects Faders ( 61) Effects ( 62) Multi-Image Screen ( 63) Selecting a Fader Selecting an Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen 4. Select [M.S.SPLIT], select the number of sequences and close the menu. 5. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button. 6. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) Press the WIDESCREEN button. Magnifying the Image 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. 2. Select the magnified area with the SET dial. Displaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Selecting the Data Code Display Combination Displaying the Data Code Press the DATA CODE button. Six-Second Auto Date Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [6SEC.DATE], set it to [ON] and close the menu. End Search In stop mode, press the END SEARCH button. Returning to a Pre-marked Position 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later. 2. When you have finished playback, rewind the tape. Date Search Press the or button to begin searching. Customizing the Camcorder Changing the My Camera Settings 1. Open the menu and select [MY CAMERA]. 2. Select the menu item you wish to change. 3. Select a setting option and close the menu. Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Format Other Camcorder Settings Beep To turn the beep off, open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [BEEP], Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Turning the Remote Sensor Off Turning Off the Image Stabilizer Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [IMG STAB ], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. Demonstration Mode Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [DEMO MODE], Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting the Devices Recording Page Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) Concerning Copyright Copyright Precaution Copyright Signals Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Connecting the Devices Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV DV], set it to [ON] and close the menu. Page Audio Dubbing Connecting Dubbing 5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireless controller. 6. Press the PAUSE button on the wireless controller to begin dubbing. 7. Press the STOP button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing. Playing Back the Added Sound Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV Cable Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Inserting the Card Removing the Card Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image Quality Changing the Still Image Size Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [IMAGE SIZE], set it to [640x480] and close the menu. Changing the Movie Size Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [MOVIE SIZE], set it to [160x120] and close the menu. File Numbers E CONTINUOUS CARD SETUP FILE NOS. xamp Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode. 2. Press the PHOTO button halfway. 3. Press the PHOTO button fully. Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape OFF CAMERA SETUP STILL I.REC Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Recording from Other Video Devices Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Recording Movies on a Memory Card 1. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. 2. Press the start/stop button to stop recording. Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Recording from Other Video Devices 1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. Screen Displays during Movie Recording Selecting the Focusing Point 2. Turn the SET dial to display all focusing frames. ON CAMERA SETUP FOCUS PRI. 3. Turn the SET dial to select the focusing point. Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) Page Playing Back a Memory Card Slide Show Index Screen Card Jump Function Protecting Images Protecting during Index Screen Display Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image Erasing a Single Image/All Images Combining Images (Card Mix) Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) Selecting the Card Mix Effect Page Sample Images Formatting a Memory Card Creating a Start-up Image Printing Still Images Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder 3. Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode. 4. Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable. Printing with the (Print/Share) Button Printing after Selecting the Print Settings 1. Press the SET dial. 2. Select the print settings ( 113). 3. Turn the SET dial to select [PRINT] and press the SET dial. Selecting the Print Settings Selecting the Number of Copies Paper Settings Including the Date in the Print Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimize) Page Selecting the Image Style Selecting the Borders Printing with Print Order Settings Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) Printing Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Direct Transfer Preparations 1. Install the supplied Digital Video Software. 4. Set the auto-launch setting. Transferring All Images, New Images or Images with Transfer Orders Transferring a Selected Image Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) Selecting in Index Screen Display Erasing All Transfer Orders Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [TV SCREEN], Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [TV SCREEN], set it to [ON] and close the menu. Screen Displays during Recording/Playback CAMERA Mode (see also 25) PLAY (VCR) Mode Page List of Messages Memory Card Related Messages Direct Print Related Messages Page Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Precautions Storage Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens LCD Screen Viewfinder Video Heads Condensation Condensation may form in the following cases: How to avoid condensation: Battery Pack Handling Precautions About the battery terminal cover Lithium Button Battery Handling Precautions Cassette Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Handling Precautions Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen Troubleshooting Recording/Playback Power Source Recording Playback Editing Memory Card Operation System Diagram Optional Accessories Battery Packs CB-2LTE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Page Specifications MV880Xi/MV880X System Memory Card CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery Pack MMC-16M MultiMediaCard Input/Output Terminals (MV880X: Output only) Power/Others Index A B C D O P R S T PAL Digital Video Camcorder PUB.DIE-218 Instruction Manual Mini