Canon MV880xi guide

Terminal cover

Remote sensor ( 18)

Assist lamp ( 47)

Stereo microphone

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AV terminal ( 33)

DV terminal ( 75)

USB terminal ( 110, 120)

Tripod socket ( 29)

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Canon MV880xi instruction manual Terminal cover Remote sensor Assist lamp Stereo microphone

Contents

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 ManualOperating Mode Power Switch TAPE/CARD Switch About the Operating Modes Table of contents Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Optional AccessoriesSelecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order List of Messages Checking Supplied Accessories MV880Xi/MV880X Components GuidePage Terminal cover Remote sensor Assist lamp Stereo microphone Wireless Controller WL-D85 Attaching the Battery Pack Preparingreparationsthe Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after use Using a Household Power Source Charging, Recording and Playback Times Battery PackNB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time Max. Recording Time Load/unload the cassette Loading/Unloading a CassettePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Cassette compartment cover Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder Strap Mounting the Wide AttachmentScrew the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread Inserting the Battery Using the Wireless Controller Rotating the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting 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 modeRecording 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 RecordingPress and release the record review button Record Search 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 Default settings are shown in boldface Menu and Default SettingsSubmenu 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 ProgramsUse this mode to record in dimly lit places Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each Mode Selecting the Easy Recording ProgramSet the program selector to EASY. Easy appears Select a mode and press the SET dial Selecting the Program AE ModeSet the program selector to Press the SET dial List of the program AE modes appears Menu Camera Setup Night Mode NIGHT+ Using the Night ModesPress the Night Mode button Set the program selector to 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 Set the program selector to Adjust the zoom Adjusting the Focus ManuallyTurn 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 SpeedCamera Mode Card Camera Mode Close the menu Auto Slow Shutter Menu Camera Setup SL Shutteron When recording movies Using the Self-TimerMenu Camera Setup Self Timeroff Press the start/stop button Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP MenuREC Modesp Menu Audio Setup Changing the Audio ModeMenu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto Audio Recording Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Using Digital EffectsZigzag 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 ModePress the Digital Effects ON/OFF button Name of the selected effect flashes 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 Menu Display Setup Data CODEDATE/TIME Menu Display Setup Time SEL.DATE & TimeDisplaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Displaying the Data Code Menu Display Setup 6SEC.DATEOFFSix-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 tapeAppears To cancel, press the Zero SET Memory button again Returning to a Pre-marked Position Press the or button to begin searching Date Search Changing the My Camera Settings Select a setting option and close the menuCustomizingOther Functionsthe Camcorder Menu Display Setup Menu Display Setup Language EnglishChanging the Display Language Changing the Date Format Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Other Camcorder SettingsBeep Turning the Remote Sensor Off Demonstration Mode Menu Display Setup Demo ModeonTurning Off the Image Stabilizer Connecting a VCR Connecting the DevicesConnecting a Digital Video Device Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DevicePage Connect the camcorder to the analog video device Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or CamcorderPress the button to stop recording Connected device Stop playback 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 Connecting an Audio Device ConnectingMenu Audio Setup Audio DUB.AUDIO Audio Dubbing 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 Inserting the Card Inserting and Removing a Memory CardRemoving the Card Turn off the camcorder Open the cover Selecting the Image Quality/Size Menu Card SetupChanging the Still Image Quality Changing the Still Image Size Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory card Changing the Movie Size Menu Card Setup File NOS.CONTINUOUS File NumbersExample Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Set the camcorder to Card Camera modePress 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 DisplayStill 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 RecordingIndicates the recording time of the movie Indicates the movie size Selecting the Focusing Point Turning Off the Focus-Priority ModeTurn the SET dial to select the focusing point When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist ModeSelect 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 Slide Show Index ScreenCard Jump Function Protecting during Index Screen Display Protecting ImagesSelect Protect Select Return to close the menu 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 Menu Card Operations Format Formatting a Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Operations Select Format Select Execute 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 User Guide Card #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4Prints 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 SettingsPrint Order Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to print Printing Cancel Printing/Printing Errors Restarting PrintingErasing 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 DisplayTransfer Order Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase 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 Camcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Storage Viewfinder How to avoid condensationVideo 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 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 Power Source TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution Recording/Playback 137 Tape Editing 139 Memory Card Operation CB-2LTE System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-2LTE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger FS-28U Filter Set WS-20 Wrist StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Specifications SystemMemory Card NB-2LH Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others MMC-16M MultiMediaCard Grip belt Index USB terminal Operating Mode Output channel Canon INC