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Canon MV880xi instruction manual Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter, Menu VCR Setup

Models: MV880xi MV880x

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Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)

By connecting the camcorder to a VCR or 8mm video camcorder, you can convert analog video/audio signals to digital signals and output the digital signals via the DV terminal. The DV terminal serves as output terminal only.

Connecting the Devices

Turn off all devices before starting the connections. Unload the tape from the camcorder. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV Cable.

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

Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

VCR SETUP

AV DV••••••••OFF

Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AVDV], set it to [ON] and close the menu.

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Canon MV880xi instruction manual Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter, Menu VCR Setup

Contents

Digital Video Camcorder Digital Video SoftwareImportantntroductionUsage Instructions CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottomUsing this Manual Symbols and References Used in This ManualOperating Mode Power Switch TAPE/CARD Switch About the Operating ModesTable of contents Optional Accessories Transferring Memory Card Images to a ComputerSelecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order List of MessagesChecking Supplied Accessories Components Guide MV880Xi/MV880XPage Terminal cover Remote sensor Assist lamp Stereo microphone Wireless Controller WL-D85 Preparingreparationsthe Power Supply Attaching the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after useUsing a Household Power Source Battery Pack Charging, Recording and Playback TimesNB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time Max. Recording TimeLoading/Unloading a Cassette Load/unload the cassettePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Cassette compartment coverInstalling the Backup Battery Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip BeltScrew the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread Attaching the Shoulder StrapMounting the Wide Attachment Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the BatteryAdjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Open the LCD panel 90 degreesSetting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving TimeSetting the Date and Time Menu System ZONE/DSTPARISLondon Menu Display Setup Displayoff Displaying Date and Time during RecordingRemove the lens cap Set the camcorder to Camera mode RecordingecordingMovies on a TapeRecording Before You Begin RecordingMenu Display Setup LCD Mirroron Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD ScreenScreen Displays during Recording Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record ReviewPress and release the record review button Record SearchCamcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom Zooming14x Optical Zoom Menu Camera Setup 56x/280x Digital ZoomLie on your elbow Kneel on one knee Tips for Making Better VideosLean against a wall Open the LCD panel Set the camcorder to Play VCR modePlaying Back a Tape Special Playback Modes Adjusting the Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Scart TerminalTVs with Audio/Video Terminals Menu Audio Setup Output CHL/R Selecting the Audio Output ChannelMenus and Settings Selecting Menus and SettingsMenu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldfaceSubmenu Menu Item Setting Options Camera MenuSetting Options Submenu Menu ItemRESET, Continuous Play VCR MenuSystem WL.REMOTE Card Camera Menu Submenu Menu Item Card Play Menu Using the Recording Programs Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworksUse this mode to record in dimly lit places Easy Recording ProgramSet the program selector to EASY. Easy appears Availability of Functions in Each ModeSelecting the Easy Recording Program Selecting the Program AE Mode Select a mode and press the SET dialSet the program selector to Press the SET dial List of the program AE modes appearsUsing the Night Modes Menu Camera Setup Night Mode NIGHT+Press the Night Mode button Set the program selector toMenu Camera Setup Skin Detailnormal Skin Detail FunctionAE ±0 appears in light blue Adjusting the AE ShiftTurn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level Adjusting the Focus Manually Set the program selector to Adjust the zoomTurn the SET dial to adjust the focus Press the Focus buttonInfinity Focus Setting the White Balance Menu Camera Setup White BAL.AUTO Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes Setting the Shutter Speed Menu Camera Setup ShutterautoCamera Mode Card Camera Mode Close the menuMenu Camera Setup SL Shutteron Auto Slow ShutterUsing the Self-Timer When recording moviesMenu Camera Setup Self Timeroff Press the start/stop buttonREC Modesp Changing the Recording Mode SP/LPMenu Changing the Audio Mode Menu Audio SetupMenu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto Audio RecordingUsing Digital Effects Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from blackZigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Tide TideAdd flavor to your recordings SequencesSelecting a Fader Availability of Digital Effects by Operating ModesSelecting an Effect in Card Camera Mode Selecting an EffectPress the Digital Effects ON/OFF button Name of the selected effect flashesAbout the multi-image screen Using the Multi-Image ScreenMULTI-S flashes Widescreen TV Recording Press the Widescreen buttonSelect the magnified area with the SET dial MagnifyingPlaybackthe ImageMove the zoom lever toward T Menu Display Setup Time SEL.DATE & Time Menu Display Setup Data CODEDATE/TIMEDisplaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationMenu Display Setup 6SEC.DATEOFF Displaying the Data CodeSix-Second Auto Date Press the Data Code buttonEnd Search Stop mode, press the END Search buttonWhen you have finished playback, rewind the tape This function is operated with the wireless controllerAppears To cancel, press the Zero SET Memory button again Returning to a Pre-marked PositionDate Search Press the or button to begin searchingCustomizingOther Functionsthe Camcorder Changing the My Camera SettingsSelect a setting option and close the menu Menu Display Setup Language English Menu Display SetupChanging the Display Language Changing the Date FormatOther Camcorder Settings Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD ScreenBeep Turning the Remote Sensor OffTurning Off the Image Stabilizer Demonstration ModeMenu Display Setup Demo Modeon Connecting the Devices Connecting a VCRConnecting a Digital Video Device Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DevicePage Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or Camcorder Connect the camcorder to the analog video devicePress the button to stop recording Connected device Stop playbackMake sure that AV DV is set to OFF Recording from Digital Video Devices DV DubbingConnect the camcorder to the digital video device Concerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals Menu VCR Setup Turning On the Analog-Digital ConverterEditing Connecting Connecting an Audio DeviceMenu Audio Setup Audio DUB.AUDIO Audio DubbingAudio device Stop playback Press the Audio DUB. button on the wireless controllerAudio DUB. and appear Playing Back the Added Sound Transferring Using a DV Cable Transferring Video Recordings to a ComputerInserting and Removing a Memory Card Inserting the CardRemoving the Card Turn off the camcorder Open the coverMenu Card Setup Selecting the Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Quality Changing the Still Image SizeChanging the Movie Size Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory cardExample Menu Card Setup File NOS.CONTINUOUSFile Numbers Set the camcorder to Card Camera mode Recording Still Images on a Memory CardPress the Photo button halfway Press the Photo button fully When the Focus-Priority mode is set to on , turns green, and focus and exposure are lockedRecording from a Tape in the Camcorder Recording from Other Video DevicesCard Access Display Screen Displays during Still Image RecordingStill Image Quality Remaining Card Capacity for Still ImagesReviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Recording Movies on a Memory Card Screen Displays during Movie Recording Movie recording timeIndicates the recording time of the movie Indicates the movie sizeTurn the SET dial to select the focusing point Selecting the Focusing PointTurning Off the Focus-Priority Mode Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode When Recording in Stitch Assist ModeSelect the program AE mode and zoom on the subject Press the Photo button to record the first imagePress the button after the last image Playing Back a Memory Card Card Jump Function Slide ShowIndex Screen Protecting Images Protecting during Index Screen DisplaySelect Protect Select Return to close the menuErasing a Single Image/All Images Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image Mix level adjustment blue area of the live video recording Combining Images Card MixSelecting the Card Mix Effect Card mix menu appearsCard MIX flashes Select MIX TypePress the Card MIX button Sample Images Formatting a Memory Card Menu Card Operations FormatOpen the menu and select Card Operations Select Format Select ExecuteOverwrite MY IMAGE?, no and YES appears Creating a Start-up ImageSET this AS START-UP IMAGE?, YES and no appears Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing Still ImagesPrinting with the Print/Share Button Printing after Selecting the Print SettingsPrint setting menu appears When you have finished printing Cancel Printing Printing Errors Selecting the Number of Copies Selecting the Print SettingsSetting the Print Style Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer Select the paper type of the paper set in your printerCard #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4 User GuidePrints right to the edges Prints with a borderPrints 1 still image per Prints 8 copies of the same still image on oneSelecting the Image Style Printing with Print Order Settings Selecting Still Images for Printing Print OrderPrint Order Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to print Cancel Printing/Printing Errors Restarting Printing PrintingErasing All Print Orders Make sure that Print is selected and press the SET dialTransferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Direct Transfer PreparationsTransferring a Selected Image Transferring a Still Image as WallpaperSelecting in Index Screen Display Erasing All Transfer OrdersTransfer Order Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL EraseHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Screen DisplaysHiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Screen Displays during Recording/Playback Camera Mode see alsoPlay VCR Mode Card Camera Mode see also Card Play ModeMessage Explanation List of MessagesMemory Card Related Messages Paper Error Direct Print Related Messages129 Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling PrecautionsCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens StorageHow to avoid condensation ViewfinderVideo Heads CondensationBattery Pack Handling Precautions When condensation is detected a cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected Treat the battery pack with careAbout the battery terminal cover Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsCassette Handling Precautions Memory Card Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasurePlayback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Troubleshooting Power SourceProblem Cause Solution Recording/Playback137 Editing TapeMemory Card Operation 139System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CB-2LTEOptional Accessories Battery PacksCB-2LTE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case FS-28U Filter SetWS-20 Wrist Strap Memory Card SpecificationsSystem CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery PackPower/Others MMC-16M MultiMediaCardIndex Grip beltOperating Mode Output 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Connecting the Devices

Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter

MENU

VCR SETUP