TVs with Audio/Video Terminals

Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual.

	VIDEO
Signal flow	AUDIO
	L
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
(supplied)
	R

1.Turn off all devices before starting the connections.

2.Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder’s AV terminal and the audio/video terminals on the TV/VCR.

Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left), the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right) and the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO.

3.If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE.

We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.

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Canon MV880xi instruction manual TVs with Audio/Video Terminals

Contents

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 ManualSymbols and References Used in This Manual About the Operating Modes Table of contents Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order Optional AccessoriesTransferring Memory Card Images to a Computer List of Messages Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide MV880Xi/MV880XPage Terminal cover Remote sensor Assist lamp Stereo microphone Wireless Controller WL-D85 Charging the Battery Pack Preparingreparationsthe Power SupplyAttaching 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 CassetteLoad/unload the cassette Cassette compartment cover Installing the Backup Battery Attaching the Lens Cap Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Fastening the Grip Belt Mounting the Wide Attachment Attaching the Shoulder StrapScrew the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery LCD Backlight Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Setting the Date and Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting 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 modeRecordingecordingMovies 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 RecordingRecord Review Record Search 14x Optical Zoom ZoomingCamcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom Menu Camera Setup 56x/280x Digital Zoom Lean 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 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 SettingsDefault 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 ProgramsUse this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks Easy Recording Program Selecting the Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each ModeSet the program selector to EASY. Easy appears Set the program selector to Press the SET dial Selecting the Program AE ModeSelect a mode and press the SET dial List of the program AE modes appears Press the Night Mode button Using the Night ModesMenu 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 ShiftAE ±0 appears in light blue Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus Adjusting the Focus ManuallySet 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 SpeedMenu Camera Setup Shutterauto Close the menu Menu Camera Setup SL Shutteron Auto Slow Shutter Menu Camera Setup Self Timeroff Using the Self-TimerWhen recording movies Press the start/stop button Menu Changing the Recording Mode SP/LPREC Modesp Menu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto Changing the Audio ModeMenu Audio Setup Audio Recording Zigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Using Digital EffectsBegin 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 ModeSelecting an Effect Name of the selected effect flashes MULTI-S flashes Using the Multi-Image ScreenAbout the multi-image screen Widescreen TV Recording Press the Widescreen button Move the zoom lever toward T MagnifyingPlaybackthe ImageSelect the magnified area with the SET dial Displaying the Data Code Menu Display Setup Time SEL.DATE & TimeMenu Display Setup Data CODEDATE/TIME Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Six-Second Auto Date Menu Display Setup 6SEC.DATEOFFDisplaying 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 tapeThis 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 SettingsCustomizingOther Functionsthe Camcorder Changing the Display Language Menu Display Setup Language EnglishMenu Display Setup Changing the Date Format Beep Other Camcorder SettingsAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Turning the Remote Sensor Off Menu Display Setup Demo Modeon Demonstration ModeTurning Off the Image Stabilizer Connecting a Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DevicePage Press the button to stop recording Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or CamcorderConnect 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 DubbingMake sure that AV DV is set to OFF Copyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright Menu VCR Setup Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Editing Menu Audio Setup Audio DUB.AUDIO ConnectingConnecting an Audio Device Audio Dubbing Audio DUB. and appear Press the Audio DUB. button on the wireless controllerAudio 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 CardInserting the Card Turn off the camcorder Open the cover Changing the Still Image Quality Menu Card SetupSelecting 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.CONTINUOUSExample Press the Photo button halfway Set the camcorder to Card Camera modeRecording 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 DisplayScreen 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 RecordingMovie recording time Indicates the movie size Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode Selecting the Focusing PointTurn the SET dial to select the focusing point Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist ModeWhen 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 ShowCard Jump Function Select Protect Protecting ImagesProtecting during Index Screen Display Select Return to close the menu Erasing a Single Image Erasing ImagesErasing 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 TypeCard MIX flashes Sample Images Open the menu and select Card Operations Select Format Formatting a Memory CardMenu Card Operations Format Select Execute SET this AS START-UP IMAGE?, YES and no appears Creating a Start-up ImageOverwrite MY IMAGE?, no and YES appears Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing Still Images Print 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 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, A4User 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 SettingsSelecting 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 PrintingPrinting 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 DisplayErasing All Transfer Orders Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase Hiding 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 Camera Mode see also Card Play Mode Memory Card Related Messages List of MessagesMessage Explanation Paper Error Direct Print Related Messages 129 Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions Storage Video Heads How to avoid condensationViewfinder Condensation a cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsWhen condensation is detected Treat the battery pack with care Cassette Handling Precautions Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Memory Card Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/Playback 137 Editing Tape Memory Card Operation 139 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CB-2LTE CB-2LTE Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger WS-20 Wrist Strap FS-28U Filter SetSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case System SpecificationsMemory Card Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterNB-2LH Battery Pack MMC-16M MultiMediaCard Index Grip belt Operating Mode Output channel USB terminal Canon INC