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