Canon MV880X - Manual

5 E Introduction Editing Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device .................................................75 Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) ............................................................................77 Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV D...

6 Checking Supplied Accessories * Europe only. CA-570 Compact Power Adapter(incl. power cord) NB-2LH Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery CR1616 WL-D85 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord SS-900 Shoulder Strap STV-250N Stereo Video Cabl...

7 E Introduction Components Guide MV880Xi/MV880X * MV880Xi only. REC SEARCH – button ( 26) / (record review) button ( 26) / (rewind) button ( 30) / CARD – button ( 100) REC SEARCH + button ( 26) / (fast forward) button ( 30) / CARD + button ( 100) LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 19) WIDESCREEN button ( 64) /...

10 Wireless Controller WL-D85 Transmitter ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 69) START/STOP button ( 23, 95) PHOTO button ( 90) CARD –/+ buttons ( 100) Zoom buttons ( 27) DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 70) PLAY button ( 30) REW button ( 30) FF button ( 30) –/ button ( 31) STOP button ( 30) PAUSE button ( 31) +/ butt...

11 Basic Functions Prep a rations E Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. • Press lightly and slide it in the direction of the a...

12 Using a Household Power Source Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without worrying about the battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be consumed. 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 3. Plu...

14 Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette compartment cover. The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2. Load/unload the cassette. • Load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt. • Unload the cass...

15 Basic Functions Prep a rations E Installing the Backup Batter y The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain date, time ( 20 ) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backu...

16 Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) 1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed. 2. Pull out the viewfinder. 3. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. 4. Push the viewfinder back in. Attaching the Lens Cap 1. Attach the cord to the lens cap. 2. Pass th...

17 Basic Functions Prep a rations E Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. Mounting the Wide Attachment The WA-28 Wide Attachment gives you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views (0.6x). The wide attachment is for use at...

18 Using the Wireless Controller Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons. Inserting the Battery The wireless controller operates with a lithium button battery CR2025. 1. Press the tab and pull out the battery holder. 2. Place the lithium button battery with the + side fa...

19 Basic Functions Prep a rations E Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel by 90 degrees outward. • You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees inward. LCD Backlight You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bri...

20 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you have replaced the backup battery. Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press th...

21 Basic Functions Prep a rations E 7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock. Once you have set time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock each time you travel to another time zone. Just set the time zone to the one of your destination, and the camcorder au...

22 Displaying Date and Time during Recording You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [D/T DISPLAY] and press the SET di...

23 Basic Functions Recording E Recording Recording Movies on a Tape Recording 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to . 3. Open the LCD panel. 4. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. Press the start/stop butto...

24  About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots. This has no effect on th...

25 Basic Functions Recording E 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. When [LCD MIRROR] is set to [ON], some screen displays appear mirror-reversed. Screen Displays during Recording Time Code Indicates the recording time in hours, minutes and seconds. Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time...

26 Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record Review In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your recording to check if it has been recorded properly. Press and release the (record review) button. The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few sec...

27 Basic Functions Recording E Zooming The camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom. 14x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom. Press harder for a faster zoom.  You ...

29 Basic Functions Recording E Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the camcorder with your left hand. Be careful that your fingers do not touch the ...

30 Playback Playing Back a Tape 1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. Set the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to . 2. Open the LCD panel. You can also close the LCD panel with the screen facing outward. 3. Press the button to rewind the tape. 4. Press the / button to begin pla...

31 Basic Functions Playback E Special Playback Modes / (Playback Pause) To pause playback, press the / button during normal playback. (Fast Forward Playback) / (Rewind Playback) Plays back the tape at 11.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse). Press and hold the button during normal playback or f...

32 Adjusting the Volume When you use the LCD screen for playback, the camcorder plays back the sound via built-in speaker. The speaker does not sound when you close the LCD panel. Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume. • A volume bar appears for 2 seconds.• You ca...

33 Basic Functions Playback E Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with SCART Terminal Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual. 1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the PC-A10 SCART Adapter to the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal. 3. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable...

34 TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual. 1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder’s AV terminal and the audio/video terminals on the TV/VCR. Connect the white plug to the white audio ...

35 Basic Functions Playback E Selecting the Audio Output Channel You can select the output channels when playing back a tape with audio recorded on two channels. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [AUDIO SETUP] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to se...

36 Advanced Functions Menus and Settings Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus that appear on the screen. Selecting Menus and Settings 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select a submenu and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to sele...

37 Advanced Functions E Menu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface. CAMERA MENU CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Submenu Menu Item Setting Options D.EFFECT SETUP CARD MIX 104 D.E.SELECT , FADER, EFFECT, MULTI-S 59 FADER TYPE FADE-T , WIPE, CORNER, JUMP, FLIP, PUZZLE, ZIG...

41 Advanced Functions E CARD CAMERA MENU CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Submenu Menu Item Setting Options D.EFFECT SETUP EFFECT , BLACK&WHITE 62 CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER AUTO , 1/50, 1/120, 1/250 54 A.SL SHUTTER ON , OFF 55 WHITE BAL. AUTO , SET , INDOOR , OUTDOOR 52 FOCUS PRI. ON , OFF 97 ...

43 Advanced Functions E CARD PLAY MENU CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Submenu Menu Item Setting Options CARDOPERATIONS(Single Image Display) PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE NO , YES 119 TRANS.ORDERS ALL ERASE NO , YES 123 IMAGE ERASE CANCEL , SINGLE, ALL 103 FORMAT CANCEL , EXECUTE 108 CARDOPERATION...

44 Recording Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording Program The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. Program AE Modes Auto The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically. However, you have the option of...

45 Advanced Functions Recording E Availability of Functions in Each Mode: : Available : Not available A: Auto setting : Can be used only in CAMERA mode. Selecting the Easy Recording Program Set the program selector to EASY. “ EASY” appears. Recording Program Image Stabilizer (on) Focus (A) White Bal...

46 Selecting the Program AE Mode 1. Set the program selector to . 2. Press the SET dial. A list of the program AE modes appears. 3. Select a mode and press the SET dial. The symbol of the mode appears on the upper left corner of the screen.  The setting resets to the Auto mode when you change the p...

47 Advanced Functions Recording E Using the Night Modes 1. Set the program selector to . 2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [NIGHT MODE], select a setting option and close the menu. 3. Press the NIGHT MODE button. • The symbol of the selected mode appears on the screen.• Pressing the...

48 Skin Detail Function When shooting close-ups of people, the camcorder automatically softens details to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections for a more complimentary appearance. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SKIN DETAIL], set it to [SOFT] and close the menu.  Skin detail...

49 Advanced Functions Recording E Adjusting the AE Shift You can adjust the AE (auto exposure) function to lighten or darken the image. This allows you to compensate for backlit or overexposed scenes. Available Levels: –2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75). 1. Set the program selec...

50 Adjusting the Focus Manually Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. 1. Set the program selector to . 2. Adjust the zoom. When you operate the zoom after adjusting the focus, the subject may not stay in focus. Adjust the zoom before the focus. 3. Press...

51 Advanced Functions Recording E 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, “ ” d...

52 Setting the White Balance You can use the preset modes to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting. 1. Set the program selector to . 2. For custom white balance: Point the camcorder at a white object and zoom in until it fills the whole screen....

54 Setting the Shutter Speed You can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shots of fast moving subjects. 1. Set the program selector to . 2. Set the program AE mode to the (Auto) mode. 3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. 4. Select [SHUTTER]. 5. Select the shutter speed and press ...

55 Advanced Functions Recording E Auto Slow Shutter In Easy Recording mode and when [SHUTTER] is set to [AUTO] in Auto mode, the camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/25 in CAMERA mode and 1/12.5 in CARD CAMERA mode. This allows you to record brightly in places with insufficient lighting. However,...

56 Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used for recording movies and still images. When recording movies 1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SELF TIMER], set it to [ON ] and close the menu. “ ” appears. 2. Press the start/stop button. • The camcorder starts recording after a 1...

58 Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode You can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new sound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality. * MV880Xi only. Open the men...

59 Advanced Functions Recording E Using Digital Effects Faders ( 61) Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Wipe (WIPE) Corner Wipe (CORNER) Jump (JUMP) Flip (FLIP) Puzzle (PUZZLE) Zigzag (ZIGZAG) Beam (BEAM) Tide (TIDE)

61 Advanced Functions Recording E Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes: : Available : Not available * : Black and White only. Selecting a Fader In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to . 1. Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUP]. 2. Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [FADER]. 3. S...

62 Selecting an Effect In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to . 1. Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUP]. 2. Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [EFFECT]. 3. Select [EFFECT TYPE], select a setting option and close the menu. The name of the selected effect flashes. 4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS...

63 Advanced Functions Recording E Using the Multi-Image Screen You can operate the multi-image screen only in the following playback modes: • When [M.S.SPEED] is set to [MANUAL]: Playback pause, slow forward/reverse playback • When [M.S.SPEED] is set to [FAST], [MODERATE] or [SLOW]: Playback pauseIn...

64 Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high-resolution 16:9 recording.When you turn off the image stabilizer, you will get a larger horizontal angle of view. Press the WIDESCREEN button. • “ ” appears. • The LCD screen switches to the “letterbox” dis...

65 Advanced Functions Playback E Playback Magnifying the Image The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times. 1. Move the zoom lever toward T . • The image is magnified by 2 times.• A frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area.• To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever ...

66 Displaying the Data Code The camcorder maintains a data code containing recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed and exposure (f-stop). When you play back a tape, you can display the data code and select the data code combination you wish to display. Selecting the Date/...

67 Advanced Functions Playback E Displaying the Data Code Press the DATA CODE button.  The data code will not display the next time you turn on the camcorder.  Only date and time appear in CARD PLAY mode. Six-Second Auto Date Date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback, or to indica...

68 End Search When you have played back a tape, you can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene. In stop mode, press the END SEARCH button. • “END SEARCH” appears.• The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tap...

69 Advanced Functions Playback E Returning to a Pre-marked Position If you wish to return to a particular scene later, mark the point with the zero set memory and the tape will stop at that point when you rewind/fast forward the tape. This function is operated with the wireless controller. 1. Press ...

70 Date Search You can locate the change of the date/time zone with the date search function. This function is operated with the wireless controller. Press the or button to begin searching. • Press more than once to search for further date changes (up to 10 times). • Press the STOP button to stop se...

71 Advanced Functions Other Functions E Other Functions Customizing the Camcorder You can personalize your camcorder by customizing the start-up image and the sound it makes for start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer (collectively called the My Camera settings). Changing the My Camera Settings ...

72 Changing the Display Language The language used for screen display and menu items can be changed. The available set of languages varies depending on the region. Follow the procedure below to check which set of languages are provided with your camcorder. To change the display language, open the me...

73 Advanced Functions Other Functions E Other Camcorder Settings Beep You will hear a beep upon camcorder operations such as power on/off, start/stop, self-timer countdown, and unusual conditions of the camcorder. If you turn off the beep, all camcorder sounds including the ones of the My Camera set...

75 E Editing Editing Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. If you connect a digital video device, you can copy recordings with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality. Connecting the Dev...

77 E Editing Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) You can record videos or TV programs from a VCR or analog camcorder on the tape in the camcorder. 1. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device. See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 33). 2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mod...

78 Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality. 1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device. See Connecting a Digital Video Device ( 75). 2. Set the camcorde...

79 E Editing Concerning Copyright Copyright Precaution Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as some television programmes are copyrighted. Unauthorised recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws. Copyright Signals During playback: If you try to...

80 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. ...

82 Audio Dubbing You can add sound from audio devices (AUDIO IN) or with the built-in microphone (MIC.IN). With the MV880X, you can only add sound with the built-in microphone. This function is operated with the wireless controller. Connecting Connecting an Audio Device Refer also to the instruction...

83 E Editing 5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireless controller. “AUDIO DUB.” and “ ” appear. 6. Press the PAUSE button on the wireless controller to begin dubbing. • Audio device: Begin playback.• Microphone: Speak into the microphone. 7. Press the STOP button on the wireless controller to s...

84 Playing Back the Added Sound You can select to play back Stereo 1 (original sound), Stereo 2 (added sound), or adjust the balance of both sounds. 1. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [12bit AUDIO], select a setting and close the menu. • STEREO1: Plays back the original sound.• STEREO...

85 E Editing Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV Cable You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or IEEE1394 capture board. Use the editing software supplied with your computer/capture board to transfer video recording from tape ...

86 Using a Memory Card Inserting and Removing a Memor y Card You can use MultiMediaCards or commercially available SD Memory Cards with this camcorder. The SD Memory Card has a protect switch to prevent accidental erasure. Inserting the Card 1. Turn off the camcorder. 2. Open the cover. 3. Insert th...

87 E Using a Memory Card Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image Quality You can choose from Superfine, Fine and Normal. Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [IMG QUALITY], set it to [SUPER FINE] or [NORMAL] and close the menu. Changing the Still Image Size You can choose ...

88 Changing the Movie Size You can choose between 320 x 240 pixels and 160 x 120 pixels. Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [MOVIE SIZE], set it to [160x120] and close the menu.  Movies are recorded with Motion JPEG compression.  The maximum recording time of movies that can be recorded...

89 E Using a Memory Card File Numbers Images are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are assigned numbers from 101 to 998. You can choose to use consecutive file numbers (CONTINUOUS) or to reset the file number each time a ...

90 Recording Still Images on a Memor y Card You can record still images with the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder or from devices connected via the DV terminal or AV terminal. You can also record a still image on the memory card while you record a movie on the tape. 1. Set the camcorder to CA...

92 Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder 1. Play back the tape. 2. Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears. • The camcorder pauses playback. The remaining image capacity and other information appear. • When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, reco...

93 E Using a Memory Card Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Still Image Quality Indicates the image quality of the still image. Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images flashing in red: No card in green: 6 or more images in yellow: 1 to 5 images in red: No more images • The indication may ...

95 E Using a Memory Card Recording Movies on a Memor y Card You can record Motion JPEG movies with the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder or from devices connected via the DV terminal or the AV terminal. The sound of a movie recorded on a memory card will be monaural. 1. Press the start/stop bu...

96 Recording from Other Video Devices You can record movies from devices connected via the AV terminal (analog line-in function), or via the DV terminal on a memory card. For connecting instructions, refer to page 33 and 75. 1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. • If a cassette is loaded, make su...

97 E Using a Memory Card Selecting the Focusing Point The subject you wish to record is not always in the center of the screen. In the Focus-Priority mode, you can choose from one of three focusing points to automatically put the subject you wish into sharp focus. The exposure will be adjusted autom...

99 E Using a Memory Card 5. Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapped area can be corrected with the software.• You can retake an image by pressing the CARD +/– button to return to the previous image. • A maximum of 26 images ca...

100 Playing Back a Memor y Card You can display a single image, 6 at one time (index screen 101), or one after another (slide show 101). Use the Card Jump function to quickly locate an image without displaying them one by one ( 101). 1. Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode. 2. Press the CARD +/– butt...

101 E Using a Memory Card Slide Show 1. Press the SLIDE SHOW button. Images are played back one after another. 2. Press the SLIDE SHOW button to stop the slide show. Index Screen 1. Move the zoom lever toward W . • Up to 6 images appear.• With movies, the index screen can only be started when the fi...

102 Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure when displaying a single image or index screen. If a memory card is formatted, all still images and movies, even protected ones, will be erased permanently. Movies can only be protected when the first scene is displayed a...

103 E Using a Memory Card Erasing Images You can erase images singly or all at once. Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered.  Protected images cannot be erased.  Movies can only be erased when the first scene is displayed as a still image. Erasing a Single Image 1. Selec...

105 E Using a Memory Card Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) Combines animations with your recordings. You can choose from 3 types of card animation effects. • Corner: Animation appears on the upper left and the lower right corner of the screen.• Straight: Animation appears on the top and bottom of the s...

106 6. Select [MIX TYPE]. [CARD CHROMA], [CARD LUMI.], [CAM. CHROMA] and [C. ANIMATION] appears. 7. Select the mix type matching the sample image you have selected. • The screen shows the combined image.• When you have selected [C. ANIMATION], select [ANIMAT. TYPE] and select between [CORNER], [STRA...

107 E Using a Memory Card Sample Images Below are some sample images provided on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. Card Chroma Key Card Luminance Key Camera Chroma Key Card Animation The sample images provided on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK are intended only for the personal use...

108 Formatting a Memor y Card Format new memory cards, or when you get the message “CARD ERROR”. You can also format a memory card to erase all data recorded on it.  Formatting a memory card erases all data, including protected images.  Images erased by formatting cannot be recovered.  If you use...

109 E Using a Memory Card Creating a Start-up Image You can create a start-up image using a still image on the memory card. 1. Select a still image with the CARD +/– buttons. 2. Open the menu and select [MY CAMERA]. 3. Select [CREATE START-UP IMAGE]. [SET THIS AS START-UP IMAGE?], [YES] and [NO] app...

110 Direct Printing Printing Still Images You can print still images by connecting the camcorder to a printer with direct print function. You can also use the print order settings for direct printing ( 118). Following printers can be connected to your camcorder: * Includes the CP-330/CP-220/CP-300/C...

111 E Direct Printing 3. Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode. 4. Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable. • appears and changes to , or when the printer is properly connected to the camcorder. (Does not appear with movies, or still images that cannot be played back with the camcorder.) ...

113 E Direct Printing Selecting the Print Settings The procedure for selecting the number of copies is common to all printers. Other print setting procedures vary depending on your printer model. Check which icon appears in the upper left corner of the camcorder screen after connecting, and refer to...

114 Paper Settings 1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select [PAPER] and press the SET dial. 2. Turn the SET dial to select the paper size and press the SET dial. Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer. 3. Turn the SET dial to select the paper type and press the SET d...

115 E Direct Printing Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimize) This function uses the camcorder's recording information to optimize the image data, yielding high quality prints. 1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select (print effect) and press the SET dial. 2. Turn the SET dial to ...

117 E Direct Printing Selecting the Image Style 2. Make sure that (IMAGE) is selected and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select the image style and press the SET dial. Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu. Selecting the Borders 2. Turn the SET dial to sele...

118 Printing with Print Order Settings You can select still images for printing and set the number of copies. These print order settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards and can be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers ( 110). A maximum of 200 still images ...

119 E Direct Printing Erasing All Print Orders 1. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS]. 2. Select [ PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE]. “ERASE ALL PRINT ORDERS?”, [NO] and [YES] appears. 3. Select [YES]. All “ ” disappear. 4. Close the menu. Printing 1. Connect the printer to the camcorder ( 110). 2. Ope...

121 E T ransferring Images Direct Transfer You can transfer images to the computer with the (print/share) button. Preparations The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you need to install the software and set the auto-launch setting. 1. Install the supplied Digital Video Software. S...

122 • To cancel transfer, turn the SET dial to select [CANCEL] and press the SET dial, or press the MENU button. Transferring a Selected Image 1. Turn the SET dial to select [ SELECT & TRANSFER]. 2. Press the button. 3. Select the image you wish to transfer with the CARD+/– button. 4. Press the ...

123 E T ransferring Images Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) You can select images for transfer to the computer. These transfer settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. A maximum of 200 images can be selected. Do not connect a USB or DV cable to the ...

124 Additional Information Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen You can hide the displays on the LCD screen to have a clear screen for playback. Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [DISPLAYS], set it to [OFF <PLAYBK>] and close the menu. • Warning messages still...

125 E Additional Information Screen Displays during Recording/Playback CAMERA Mode (see also 25) PLAY (VCR) Mode Digital effects ( 59) Date and time ( 20) AF/AE locked during still image recording ( 90) Skin detail ( 48) Zoom ( 27) Self-timer ( 56) Image stabilizer ( 74) Self-timer countdown ( 56) R...

127 E Additional Information List of Messages Memory Card Related Messages Message Explanation SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone, date and time. 20 CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK B...

128 Direct Print Related Messages Following messages may appear on the camcorder screen. On printers equipped with an operation panel, an error number or message displays on the panel. Refer to the printer manual for the remedies corresponding to the error numbers or messages. UNIDENTIFIABLEIMAGE Im...

130 Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Precautions  Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or viewfinder.  Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures, such as a sun-heated car, and high humidity.  Do not use the camcorder near strong electric or magnetic fields such...

131 E Additional Information Viewfinder  Clean the viewfinder screen using a blower brush or a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses. Video Heads  When the playback picture becomes distorted, the video heads need to be cleaned.  To maintain the best picture quality, we recommend clean...

132 When condensation is detected:  The camcorder stops operating and the warning message “CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED” appears for approx. 4 seconds and “ ” starts flashing.  If a cassette is loaded, the warning message “REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears and “ ” starts flashing. Remove the cassette...

133 E Additional Information About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs. For example, with charged battery packs, attach the terminal cover so that the [ ]-shaped hole sh...

134  Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time.  With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may become dirty with use. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of loading/unloading. The memory function is not supported by the c...

135 E Additional Information Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for ...

136 Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Power Source Recording/Playback Problem Cause Solution Camcorder will not turn on. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery p...

139 E Additional Information Memory Card Operation Problem Cause Solution Memory card cannot be inserted. Memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and reinsert it. 86 Memory card cannot be recorded. Memory card is full. Replace the memory card or erase images. 86 M...

140 System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) NB-2L, NB-2LH,BP-2L12, BP-2L14Battery Pack CB-2LTEBattery Charger CBC-NB2Car Battery Charger STV-250NStereo Video Cable CA-570 Compact Power Adapter CV-150F/CV-250FDV Cable SC-2000 SoftCarrying Case WS-20 Wrist Strap SS-900 Shoulder Strap M...

141 E Additional Information Optional Accessories Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select from the following: NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L12, BP-2L14. CB-2LTE Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs. Charging time varies according to the charging condition. CBC...

143 E Additional Information Specifications MV880Xi/MV880X System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital component recording Audio Recording System PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch); 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch) Television System EIA...

145 Additional Information E Index 12bit audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8416:9 widescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . 135Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 141...

English English PUB.DIE-218 PAL Introduction Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Using a Memory Card Direct Printing Transferring Images Additional Information Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Mini Digital Video Cassette CANON INC. Canon Europa N.V. P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen...