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Canon MV880xi instruction manual Digital Video Camcorder, Digital Video Software

Models: MV880xi MV880x

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Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Mini Digital

Video

Cassette

Please read also the following instruction manual.

• Digital Video Software

PUB.DIE-218

English

Introduction

Basic

Functions

Advanced

Functions

Editing

Using a Memory Card

Direct Printing

Transferring

Images

Additional

Information

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Canon MV880xi instruction manual Digital Video Camcorder, Digital Video Software

Contents

Digital Video Software Digital Video CamcorderCA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom ImportantntroductionUsage InstructionsSymbols and References Used in This Manual Using this ManualOperating Mode Power Switch TAPE/CARD Switch About the Operating ModesTable of contents Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Optional AccessoriesSelecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order List of MessagesChecking Supplied Accessories MV880Xi/MV880X Components GuidePage Terminal cover Remote sensor Assist lamp Stereo microphone Wireless Controller WL-D85 Attaching the Battery Pack Preparingreparationsthe Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after useUsing a Household Power Source Charging, Recording and Playback Times Battery PackNB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time Max. Recording TimeLoad/unload the cassette Loading/Unloading a CassettePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Cassette compartment coverInstalling the Backup Battery Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip BeltMounting the Wide Attachment Attaching the Shoulder StrapScrew the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread Inserting the Battery Using the Wireless ControllerRotating the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Open the LCD panel 90 degreesSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Date and Time Menu System ZONE/DSTPARISLondon Displaying Date and Time during Recording Menu Display Setup DisplayoffRecordingecordingMovies on a Tape Remove the lens cap Set the camcorder to Camera modeRecording Before You Begin RecordingAllowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Menu Display Setup LCD MirroronScreen Displays during Recording Record Review Reviewing and Searching when RecordingPress and release the record review button Record Search14x Optical Zoom ZoomingCamcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom 56x/280x Digital Zoom Menu Camera SetupLean against a wall Tips for Making Better VideosLie on your elbow Kneel on one knee Playing Back a Tape Set the camcorder to Play VCR modeOpen the LCD panel Special Playback Modes Adjusting the Volume TVs with Scart Terminal Playing Back on a TV ScreenTVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Output Channel Menu Audio Setup Output CHL/RSelecting Menus and Settings Menus and SettingsDefault settings are shown in boldface Menu and Default SettingsSubmenu Menu Item Setting Options Camera MenuSubmenu Menu Item Setting OptionsPlay VCR Menu RESET, ContinuousSystem WL.REMOTE Card Camera Menu Submenu Menu Item Card Play Menu Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks Using the Recording ProgramsUse this mode to record in dimly lit places Easy Recording ProgramSelecting the Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each ModeSet the program selector to EASY. Easy appears Select a mode and press the SET dial Selecting the Program AE ModeSet the program selector to Press the SET dial List of the program AE modes appearsMenu Camera Setup Night Mode NIGHT+ Using the Night ModesPress the Night Mode button Set the program selector toSkin Detail Function Menu Camera Setup Skin DetailnormalTurn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level Adjusting the AE ShiftAE ±0 appears in light blue Set the program selector to Adjust the zoom Adjusting the Focus ManuallyTurn the SET dial to adjust the focus Press the Focus buttonInfinity Focus Menu Camera Setup White BAL.AUTO Setting the White Balance Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes Menu Camera Setup Shutterauto Setting the Shutter SpeedCamera Mode Card Camera Mode Close the menuAuto Slow Shutter Menu Camera Setup SL ShutteronWhen recording movies Using the Self-TimerMenu Camera Setup Self Timeroff Press the start/stop buttonMenu Changing the Recording Mode SP/LPREC Modesp Menu Audio Setup Changing the Audio ModeMenu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto Audio RecordingBegin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Using Digital EffectsZigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Tide TideSequences Add flavor to your recordingsAvailability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Selecting a FaderSelecting an Effect Selecting an Effect in Card Camera ModePress the Digital Effects ON/OFF button Name of the selected effect flashesMULTI-S flashes Using the Multi-Image ScreenAbout the multi-image screen Press the Widescreen button Widescreen TV RecordingMove the zoom lever toward T MagnifyingPlaybackthe ImageSelect the magnified area with the SET dial Menu Display Setup Data CODEDATE/TIME Menu Display Setup Time SEL.DATE & TimeDisplaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationDisplaying the Data Code Menu Display Setup 6SEC.DATEOFFSix-Second Auto Date Press the Data Code buttonStop mode, press the END Search button End SearchThis function is operated with the wireless controller When you have finished playback, rewind the tapeAppears To cancel, press the Zero SET Memory button again Returning to a Pre-marked PositionPress the or button to begin searching Date SearchSelect a setting option and close the menu Changing the My Camera SettingsCustomizingOther Functionsthe Camcorder Menu Display Setup Menu Display Setup Language EnglishChanging the Display Language Changing the Date FormatAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Other Camcorder SettingsBeep Turning the Remote Sensor OffMenu Display Setup Demo Modeon Demonstration ModeTurning Off the Image Stabilizer Connecting a VCR Connecting the DevicesConnecting a Digital Video Device Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DevicePage Connect the camcorder to the analog video device Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or CamcorderPress the button to stop recording Connected device Stop playbackConnect the camcorder to the digital video device Recording from Digital Video Devices DV DubbingMake sure that AV DV is set to OFF Copyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Menu VCR SetupEditing Connecting an Audio Device ConnectingMenu Audio Setup Audio DUB.AUDIO Audio DubbingAudio DUB. and appear Press the Audio DUB. button on the wireless controllerAudio device Stop playback Playing Back the Added Sound Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV CableInserting the Card Inserting and Removing a Memory CardRemoving the Card Turn off the camcorder Open the coverSelecting the Image Quality/Size Menu Card SetupChanging the Still Image Quality Changing the Still Image SizeMaximum recording time of a movie on a memory card Changing the Movie SizeFile Numbers Menu Card Setup File NOS.CONTINUOUSExample Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Set the camcorder to Card Camera modePress the Photo button halfway Press the Photo button fully, turns green, and focus and exposure are locked When the Focus-Priority mode is set to onRecording from Other Video Devices Recording from a Tape in the CamcorderScreen Displays during Still Image Recording Card Access DisplayStill Image Quality Remaining Card Capacity for Still ImagesReviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Recording Movies on a Memory Card Movie recording time Screen Displays during Movie RecordingIndicates the recording time of the movie Indicates the movie sizeTurning Off the Focus-Priority Mode Selecting the Focusing PointTurn the SET dial to select the focusing point When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist ModeSelect the program AE mode and zoom on the subject Press the Photo button to record the first imagePress the button after the last image Playing Back a Memory Card Index Screen Slide ShowCard Jump Function Protecting during Index Screen Display Protecting ImagesSelect Protect Select Return to close the menuErasing a Single Image Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image/All Images Combining Images Card Mix Mix level adjustment blue area of the live video recordingCard mix menu appears Selecting the Card Mix EffectPress the Card MIX button Select MIX TypeCard MIX flashes Sample Images Menu Card Operations Format Formatting a Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Operations Select Format Select ExecuteSET this AS START-UP IMAGE?, YES and no appears Creating a Start-up ImageOverwrite MY IMAGE?, no and YES appears Printing Still Images Connecting the Printer to the CamcorderPrint setting menu appears Printing after Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Printing Errors Cancel Printing When you have finished printing Setting the Print Style Selecting the Print SettingsSelecting the Number of Copies Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer Select the paper size of the paper set in your printerUser Guide Card #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4Prints right to the edges Prints with a borderPrints 8 copies of the same still image on one Prints 1 still image perSelecting the Image Style Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Printing with Print Order SettingsPrint Order Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to printPrinting Cancel Printing/Printing Errors Restarting PrintingErasing All Print Orders Make sure that Print is selected and press the SET dialTransferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Preparations Direct TransferTransferring a Still Image as Wallpaper Transferring a Selected ImageErasing All Transfer Orders Selecting in Index Screen DisplayTransfer Order Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL EraseHiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Screen DisplaysHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Play VCR Mode Camera Mode see alsoScreen Displays during Recording/Playback Card Play Mode Card Camera Mode see alsoMemory Card Related Messages List of MessagesMessage Explanation Direct Print Related Messages Paper Error129 Camcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens StorageViewfinder How to avoid condensationVideo Heads CondensationWhen condensation is detected Battery Pack Handling Precautions a cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected Treat the battery pack with careCassette Handling Precautions Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Handling PrecautionsPower Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen Power Source TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution Recording/Playback137 Tape Editing139 Memory Card OperationCB-2LTE System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaBattery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-2LTE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerWS-20 Wrist Strap FS-28U Filter SetSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case System SpecificationsMemory Card NB-2LH Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others MMC-16M MultiMediaCardGrip belt IndexUSB terminal Operating Mode Output channelCanon INC