Digital Video Software
Digital Video Camcorder
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom
ImportantntroductionUsage Instructions
About the Operating Modes
Using this Manual
Symbols and References Used in This Manual
Operating Mode Power Switch TAPE/CARD Switch
Table of contents
List of Messages
Optional Accessories
Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer
Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order
Checking Supplied Accessories
MV880Xi/MV880X
Components Guide
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Terminal cover Remote sensor Assist lamp Stereo microphone
Wireless Controller WL-D85
Remove the battery pack after use
Preparingreparationsthe Power Supply
Attaching 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 Cassette
Load/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 Adjustment
Preparing the Camcorder
Attaching the Lens Cap
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Mounting the Wide Attachment
Screw 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 Screen
Rotating the LCD Screen
LCD Backlight
Menu System ZONE/DSTPARIS
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Setting 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 mode
RecordingecordingMovies 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 Recording
Record Review
Press and release the record review button
Zooming
14x Optical Zoom
Camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom
56x/280x Digital Zoom
Menu Camera Setup
Tips for Making Better Videos
Lean against a wall
Lie on your elbow Kneel on one knee
Set the camcorder to Play VCR mode
Playing Back a Tape
Open 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 Settings
Default 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 Programs
Use 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 Program
Set the program selector to EASY. Easy appears
List of the program AE modes appears
Selecting the Program AE Mode
Select a mode and press the SET dial
Set the program selector to Press the SET dial
Set the program selector to
Using the Night Modes
Menu 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 level
AE ±0 appears in light blue
Press the Focus button
Adjusting the Focus Manually
Set 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 Speed
Menu Camera Setup Shutterauto
Camera Mode Card Camera Mode
Auto Slow Shutter
Menu Camera Setup SL Shutteron
Press the start/stop button
Using the Self-Timer
When recording movies
Menu Camera Setup Self Timeroff
Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP
Menu
REC Modesp
Audio Recording
Changing the Audio Mode
Menu Audio Setup
Menu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto
Tide Tide
Using Digital Effects
Begin 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 Mode
Selecting an Effect
Press the Digital Effects ON/OFF button
Using the Multi-Image Screen
MULTI-S flashes
About the multi-image screen
Press the Widescreen button
Widescreen TV Recording
MagnifyingPlaybackthe Image
Move the zoom lever toward T
Select the magnified area with the SET dial
Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination
Menu Display Setup Time SEL.DATE & Time
Menu Display Setup Data CODEDATE/TIME
Displaying the Data Code
Press the Data Code button
Menu Display Setup 6SEC.DATEOFF
Displaying 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 tape
This 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 menu
CustomizingOther Functionsthe Camcorder
Changing the Date Format
Menu Display Setup Language English
Menu Display Setup
Changing the Display Language
Turning the Remote Sensor Off
Other Camcorder Settings
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen
Beep
Demonstration Mode
Menu Display Setup Demo Modeon
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device
Connecting the Devices
Connecting a VCR
Connecting a Digital Video Device
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Connected device Stop playback
Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or Camcorder
Connect 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 device
Make sure that AV DV is set to OFF
Copyright Precaution
Copyright Signals
Concerning Copyright
Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter
Menu VCR Setup
Editing
Audio Dubbing
Connecting
Connecting an Audio Device
Menu Audio Setup Audio DUB.AUDIO
Press the Audio DUB. button on the wireless controller
Audio DUB. and appear
Audio 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 Card
Inserting the Card
Removing the Card
Changing the Still Image Size
Menu Card Setup
Selecting 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 Numbers
Example
Press the Photo button fully
Set the camcorder to Card Camera mode
Recording 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 Display
Screen 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 Recording
Movie recording time
Indicates the recording time of the movie
Selecting the Focusing Point
Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode
Turn the SET dial to select the focusing point
Press the Photo button to record the first image
Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode
When 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 Screen
Card Jump Function
Select Return to close the menu
Protecting Images
Protecting during Index Screen Display
Select Protect
Erasing Images
Erasing a Single Image
Erasing 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 button
Card MIX flashes
Sample Images
Select Execute
Formatting a Memory Card
Menu 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 appears
Overwrite MY IMAGE?, no and YES appears
Printing Still Images
Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder
Printing after Selecting the Print Settings
Print setting menu appears
Printing with the Print/Share Button
Cancel Printing
Printing Errors
When you have finished printing
Selecting the Print Settings
Setting the Print Style
Selecting 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, A4
User 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 Settings
Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order
Print Order
Make sure that Print is selected and press the SET dial
Cancel Printing/Printing Errors Restarting Printing
Printing
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 Display
Erasing All Transfer Orders
Transfer Order
Screen Displays
Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen
Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen
Camera Mode see also
Play VCR Mode
Screen Displays during Recording/Playback
Card Play Mode
Card Camera Mode see also
List of Messages
Memory Card Related Messages
Message Explanation
Direct Print Related Messages
Paper Error
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Storage
Maintenance/Others
Camcorder Handling Precautions
Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens
Condensation
How to avoid condensation
Viewfinder
Video Heads
Treat the battery pack with care
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
When condensation is detected
a cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected
Lithium Button Battery Handling Precautions
Cassette Handling Precautions
About the battery terminal cover
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
Memory Card Handling Precautions
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
Playback on a TV Screen
Recording/Playback
Troubleshooting
Power Source
Problem Cause Solution
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Tape
Editing
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Memory Card Operation
CB-2LTE
System Diagram Availability differs from area to area
CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger
Optional Accessories
Battery Packs
CB-2LTE Battery Charger
FS-28U Filter Set
WS-20 Wrist Strap
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
Specifications
System
Memory Card
MMC-16M MultiMediaCard
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
NB-2LH Battery Pack
Power/Others
Grip belt
Index
USB terminal
Operating Mode Output channel
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