Digital Video Camcorder
Digital Video Software
ImportantntroductionUsage Instructions
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom
Operating Mode Power Switch TAPE/CARD Switch
Using this Manual
Symbols and References Used in This Manual
About the Operating Modes
Table of contents
Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order
Optional Accessories
Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer
List of Messages
Checking Supplied Accessories
Components Guide
MV880Xi/MV880X
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Terminal cover Remote sensor Assist lamp Stereo microphone
Wireless Controller WL-D85
Charging the Battery Pack
Preparingreparationsthe Power Supply
Attaching the Battery Pack
Remove the battery pack after use
Using a Household Power Source
NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time
Battery Pack
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
Max. Recording Time
Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks
Loading/Unloading a Cassette
Load/unload the cassette
Cassette compartment cover
Installing the Backup Battery
Attaching the Lens Cap
Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment
Preparing the Camcorder
Fastening the Grip Belt
Mounting the Wide Attachment
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Screw the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread
Using the Wireless Controller
Inserting the Battery
LCD Backlight
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Screen
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
Menu System ZONE/DSTPARIS
London
Menu Display Setup Displayoff
Displaying Date and Time during Recording
Recording
Remove the lens cap Set the camcorder to Camera mode
RecordingecordingMovies on a Tape
Before You Begin Recording
Menu Display Setup LCD Mirroron
Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen
Screen Displays during Recording
Press and release the record review button
Reviewing and Searching when Recording
Record Review
Record Search
14x Optical Zoom
Zooming
Camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom
Menu Camera Setup
56x/280x Digital Zoom
Lean against a wall
Tips for Making Better Videos
Lie on your elbow Kneel on one knee
Playing Back a Tape
Set the camcorder to Play VCR mode
Open the LCD panel
Special Playback Modes
Adjusting the Volume
Playing Back on a TV Screen
TVs with Scart Terminal
TVs with Audio/Video Terminals
Menu Audio Setup Output CHL/R
Selecting the Audio Output Channel
Menus and Settings
Selecting Menus and Settings
Submenu Menu Item Setting Options
Menu and Default Settings
Default settings are shown in boldface
Camera Menu
Setting Options
Submenu Menu Item
RESET, Continuous
Play VCR Menu
System WL.REMOTE
Card Camera Menu
Submenu Menu Item
Card Play Menu
Use this mode to record in dimly lit places
Using the Recording Programs
Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks
Easy Recording Program
Selecting the Easy Recording Program
Availability of Functions in Each Mode
Set the program selector to EASY. Easy appears
Set the program selector to Press the SET dial
Selecting the Program AE Mode
Select a mode and press the SET dial
List of the program AE modes appears
Press the Night Mode button
Using the Night Modes
Menu Camera Setup Night Mode NIGHT+
Set the program selector to
Menu Camera Setup Skin Detailnormal
Skin Detail Function
Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level
Adjusting the AE Shift
AE ±0 appears in light blue
Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus
Adjusting the Focus Manually
Set the program selector to Adjust the zoom
Press the Focus button
Infinity Focus
Setting the White Balance
Menu Camera Setup White BAL.AUTO
Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes
Camera Mode Card Camera Mode
Setting the Shutter Speed
Menu Camera Setup Shutterauto
Close the menu
Menu Camera Setup SL Shutteron
Auto Slow Shutter
Menu Camera Setup Self Timeroff
Using the Self-Timer
When recording movies
Press the start/stop button
Menu
Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP
REC Modesp
Menu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto
Changing the Audio Mode
Menu Audio Setup
Audio Recording
Zigzag Zigzag Beam Beam
Using Digital Effects
Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black
Tide Tide
Add flavor to your recordings
Sequences
Selecting a Fader
Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes
Press the Digital Effects ON/OFF button
Selecting an Effect in Card Camera Mode
Selecting an Effect
Name of the selected effect flashes
MULTI-S flashes
Using the Multi-Image Screen
About the multi-image screen
Widescreen TV Recording
Press the Widescreen button
Move the zoom lever toward T
MagnifyingPlaybackthe Image
Select the magnified area with the SET dial
Displaying the Data Code
Menu Display Setup Time SEL.DATE & Time
Menu Display Setup Data CODEDATE/TIME
Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination
Six-Second Auto Date
Menu Display Setup 6SEC.DATEOFF
Displaying the Data Code
Press the Data Code button
End Search
Stop mode, press the END Search button
Appears To cancel, press the Zero SET Memory button again
When you have finished playback, rewind the tape
This function is operated with the wireless controller
Returning to a Pre-marked Position
Date Search
Press the or button to begin searching
Select a setting option and close the menu
Changing the My Camera Settings
CustomizingOther Functionsthe Camcorder
Changing the Display Language
Menu Display Setup Language English
Menu Display Setup
Changing the Date Format
Beep
Other Camcorder Settings
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen
Turning the Remote Sensor Off
Menu Display Setup Demo Modeon
Demonstration Mode
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer
Connecting a Digital Video Device
Connecting the Devices
Connecting a VCR
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device
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Press the button to stop recording
Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or Camcorder
Connect the camcorder to the analog video device
Connected device Stop playback
Connect the camcorder to the digital video device
Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing
Make sure that AV DV is set to OFF
Copyright Signals
Copyright Precaution
Concerning Copyright
Menu VCR Setup
Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter
Editing
Menu Audio Setup Audio DUB.AUDIO
Connecting
Connecting an Audio Device
Audio Dubbing
Audio DUB. and appear
Press the Audio DUB. button on the wireless controller
Audio device Stop playback
Playing Back the Added Sound
Transferring Using a DV Cable
Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer
Removing the Card
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Inserting the Card
Turn off the camcorder Open the cover
Changing the Still Image Quality
Menu Card Setup
Selecting the Image Quality/Size
Changing the Still Image Size
Changing the Movie Size
Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory card
File Numbers
Menu Card Setup File NOS.CONTINUOUS
Example
Press the Photo button halfway
Set the camcorder to Card Camera mode
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card
Press the Photo button fully
When the Focus-Priority mode is set to on
, turns green, and focus and exposure are locked
Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder
Recording from Other Video Devices
Still Image Quality
Card Access Display
Screen Displays during Still Image Recording
Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images
Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording
Recording Movies on a Memory Card
Indicates the recording time of the movie
Screen Displays during Movie Recording
Movie recording time
Indicates the movie size
Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode
Selecting the Focusing Point
Turn the SET dial to select the focusing point
Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject
Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode
When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode
Press the Photo button to record the first image
Press the button after the last image
Playing Back a Memory Card
Index Screen
Slide Show
Card Jump Function
Select Protect
Protecting Images
Protecting during Index Screen Display
Select Return to close the menu
Erasing a Single Image
Erasing Images
Erasing a Single Image/All Images
Mix level adjustment blue area of the live video recording
Combining Images Card Mix
Selecting the Card Mix Effect
Card mix menu appears
Press the Card MIX button
Select MIX Type
Card MIX flashes
Sample Images
Open the menu and select Card Operations Select Format
Formatting a Memory Card
Menu Card Operations Format
Select Execute
SET this AS START-UP IMAGE?, YES and no appears
Creating a Start-up Image
Overwrite MY IMAGE?, no and YES appears
Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder
Printing Still Images
Print setting menu appears
Printing after Selecting the Print Settings
Printing with the Print/Share Button
Printing Errors
Cancel Printing
When you have finished printing
Setting the Print Style
Selecting the Print Settings
Selecting the Number of Copies
Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer
Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer
Prints right to the edges
Card #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4
User Guide
Prints with a border
Prints 1 still image per
Prints 8 copies of the same still image on one
Selecting the Image Style
Print Order
Printing with Print Order Settings
Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order
Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to print
Erasing All Print Orders
Cancel Printing/Printing Errors Restarting Printing
Printing
Make sure that Print is selected and press the SET dial
Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer
Direct Transfer
Preparations
Transferring a Selected Image
Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper
Transfer Order
Selecting in Index Screen Display
Erasing All Transfer Orders
Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase
Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen
Screen Displays
Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen
Play VCR Mode
Camera Mode see also
Screen Displays during Recording/Playback
Card Camera Mode see also
Card Play Mode
Memory Card Related Messages
List of Messages
Message Explanation
Paper Error
Direct Print Related Messages
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Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens
Maintenance/Others
Camcorder Handling Precautions
Storage
Video Heads
How to avoid condensation
Viewfinder
Condensation
a cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
When condensation is detected
Treat the battery pack with care
Cassette Handling Precautions
Lithium Button Battery Handling Precautions
About the battery terminal cover
Memory Card Handling Precautions
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
Power Sources
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Playback on a TV Screen
Problem Cause Solution
Troubleshooting
Power Source
Recording/Playback
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Editing
Tape
Memory Card Operation
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System Diagram Availability differs from area to area
CB-2LTE
CB-2LTE Battery Charger
Optional Accessories
Battery Packs
CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger
WS-20 Wrist Strap
FS-28U Filter Set
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
System
Specifications
Memory Card
Power/Others
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
NB-2LH Battery Pack
MMC-16M MultiMediaCard
Index
Grip belt
Operating Mode Output channel
USB terminal
Canon INC
CARD 
PLAY
FF
SLOW
Transmitter
START/STOP button (
23, 95)
CARD 
100)
DATE SEARCH 
/
buttons (
70)
REW 
button (
30)
button (
31)
PAUSE 
button (
31)
SLOW 
button (
31)
AUDIO DUB. button (
82)
ZERO SET MEMORY button (
69)
PHOTO button (
90)
Zoom buttons (
27)
PLAY 
button (
30)
FF 
button (
30)
STOP 
button (
30)
+/ 
button (
31)
x 2 button (
31)
TV SCREEN button (
124)