Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks.

Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Adjusting the Focus Manually.

“MF ” appears.

When you operate the zoom or turn the SET dial, “ ” disappears and the camcorder changes to manual focus.

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Canon MV880xi instruction manual Infinity Focus

Contents

Digital Video Software Digital Video Camcorder CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom ImportantntroductionUsage Instructions About the Operating Modes Using this ManualSymbols and References Used in This Manual Operating Mode Power Switch TAPE/CARD Switch Table of contents List of Messages Optional AccessoriesTransferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order Checking Supplied Accessories MV880Xi/MV880X Components GuidePage Terminal cover Remote sensor Assist lamp Stereo microphone Wireless Controller WL-D85 Remove the battery pack after use Preparingreparationsthe Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Using a Household Power Source Max. Recording Time Battery Pack Charging, Recording and Playback Times NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time Cassette compartment cover Loading/Unloading a CassetteLoad/unload the cassette Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Installing the Backup Battery Fastening the Grip Belt Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Attaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder Strap Mounting the Wide AttachmentScrew the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread Inserting the Battery Using the Wireless Controller Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Screen LCD Backlight Menu System ZONE/DSTPARIS Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time London Displaying Date and Time during Recording Menu Display Setup Displayoff Before You Begin Recording Remove the lens cap Set the camcorder to Camera modeRecordingecordingMovies on a Tape Recording Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Menu Display Setup LCD Mirroron Screen Displays during Recording Record Search Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Review Press and release the record review button Zooming 14x Optical ZoomCamcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom 56x/280x Digital Zoom Menu Camera Setup Tips for Making Better Videos Lean against a wallLie on your elbow Kneel on one knee Set the camcorder to Play VCR mode Playing Back a TapeOpen the LCD panel 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 Camera Menu Menu and Default SettingsDefault settings are shown in boldface Submenu Menu Item Setting Options Submenu Menu Item Setting Options Play VCR Menu RESET, Continuous System WL.REMOTE Card Camera Menu Submenu Menu Item Card Play Menu Easy Recording Program Using the Recording ProgramsUse this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks Use this mode to record in dimly lit places Availability of Functions in Each Mode Selecting the Easy Recording ProgramSet the program selector to EASY. Easy appears List of the program AE modes appears Selecting the Program AE ModeSelect a mode and press the SET dial Set the program selector to Press the SET dial Set the program selector to Using the Night ModesMenu Camera Setup Night Mode NIGHT+ Press the Night Mode button Skin Detail Function Menu Camera Setup Skin Detailnormal Adjusting the AE Shift Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift levelAE ±0 appears in light blue Press the Focus button Adjusting the Focus ManuallySet the program selector to Adjust the zoom Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus Infinity Focus Menu Camera Setup White BAL.AUTO Setting the White Balance Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes Close the menu Setting the Shutter SpeedMenu Camera Setup Shutterauto Camera Mode Card Camera Mode Auto Slow Shutter Menu Camera Setup SL Shutteron Press the start/stop button Using the Self-TimerWhen recording movies Menu Camera Setup Self Timeroff Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP MenuREC Modesp Audio Recording Changing the Audio ModeMenu Audio Setup Menu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto Tide Tide Using Digital EffectsBegin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Zigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Sequences Add flavor to your recordings Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Selecting a Fader Name of the selected effect flashes Selecting an Effect in Card Camera ModeSelecting an Effect Press the Digital Effects ON/OFF button Using the Multi-Image Screen MULTI-S flashesAbout the multi-image screen Press the Widescreen button Widescreen TV Recording MagnifyingPlaybackthe Image Move the zoom lever toward TSelect the magnified area with the SET dial Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Menu Display Setup Time SEL.DATE & TimeMenu Display Setup Data CODEDATE/TIME Displaying the Data Code Press the Data Code button Menu Display Setup 6SEC.DATEOFFDisplaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto Date Stop mode, press the END Search button End Search Returning to a Pre-marked Position When you have finished playback, rewind the tapeThis function is operated with the wireless controller Appears To cancel, press the Zero SET Memory button again Press the or button to begin searching Date Search Changing the My Camera Settings Select a setting option and close the menuCustomizingOther Functionsthe Camcorder Changing the Date Format Menu Display Setup Language EnglishMenu Display Setup Changing the Display Language Turning the Remote Sensor Off Other Camcorder SettingsAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Beep Demonstration Mode Menu Display Setup Demo ModeonTurning Off the Image Stabilizer Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR Connecting a Digital Video DevicePage Connected device Stop playback Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or CamcorderConnect the camcorder to the analog video device Press the button to stop recording Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing Connect the camcorder to the digital video deviceMake sure that AV DV is set to OFF Copyright Precaution Copyright SignalsConcerning Copyright Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Menu VCR Setup Editing Audio Dubbing ConnectingConnecting an Audio Device Menu Audio Setup Audio DUB.AUDIO Press the Audio DUB. button on the wireless controller Audio DUB. and appearAudio device Stop playback Playing Back the Added Sound Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV Cable Turn off the camcorder Open the cover Inserting and Removing a Memory CardInserting the Card Removing the Card Changing the Still Image Size Menu Card SetupSelecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image Quality Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory card Changing the Movie Size Menu Card Setup File NOS.CONTINUOUS File NumbersExample Press the Photo button fully Set the camcorder to Card Camera modeRecording Still Images on a Memory Card Press the Photo button halfway , 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 Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images Card Access DisplayScreen Displays during Still Image Recording Still Image Quality Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Recording Movies on a Memory Card Indicates the movie size Screen Displays during Movie RecordingMovie recording time Indicates the recording time of the movie Selecting the Focusing Point Turning Off the Focus-Priority ModeTurn the SET dial to select the focusing point Press the Photo button to record the first image Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist ModeWhen Recording in Stitch Assist Mode Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject Press the button after the last image Playing Back a Memory Card Slide Show Index ScreenCard Jump Function Select Return to close the menu Protecting ImagesProtecting during Index Screen Display Select Protect Erasing Images Erasing a Single ImageErasing a Single Image/All Images Combining Images Card Mix Mix level adjustment blue area of the live video recording Card mix menu appears Selecting the Card Mix Effect Select MIX Type Press the Card MIX buttonCard MIX flashes Sample Images Select Execute Formatting a Memory CardMenu Card Operations Format Open the menu and select Card Operations Select Format Creating a Start-up Image SET this AS START-UP IMAGE?, YES and no appearsOverwrite MY IMAGE?, no and YES appears Printing Still Images Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing after Selecting the Print Settings Print setting menu appearsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Cancel Printing Printing Errors When you have finished printing Selecting the Print Settings Setting the Print StyleSelecting 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 printer Prints with a border Card #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4User Guide Prints right to the edges Prints 8 copies of the same still image on one Prints 1 still image per Selecting the Image Style Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to print Printing with Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Print Order Make sure that Print is selected and press the SET dial Cancel Printing/Printing Errors Restarting PrintingPrinting Erasing All Print Orders Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Preparations Direct Transfer Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper Transferring a Selected Image Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase Selecting in Index Screen DisplayErasing All Transfer Orders Transfer Order Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD ScreenHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Camera Mode see also Play VCR ModeScreen Displays during Recording/Playback Card Play Mode Card Camera Mode see also List of Messages Memory Card Related MessagesMessage Explanation Direct Print Related Messages Paper Error 129 Storage Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Condensation How to avoid condensationViewfinder Video Heads Treat the battery pack with care Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsWhen condensation is detected a cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected Lithium Button Battery Handling Precautions Cassette Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Handling Precautions Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen Recording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Problem Cause Solution 137 Tape Editing 139 Memory Card Operation CB-2LTE System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CB-2LTE Battery Charger FS-28U Filter Set WS-20 Wrist StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Specifications SystemMemory Card MMC-16M MultiMediaCard CA-570 Compact Power AdapterNB-2LH Battery Pack Power/Others Grip belt Index USB terminal Operating Mode Output 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