Canon MV 901 instruction manual Important Usage Instructions

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Important Usage Instructions About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide Using this ManualSymbols and References Used in This Manual Operating Icon Operation Modes About the Operating ModesTrademark Acknowledgments Table of contents List of Messages Maintenance/Others Troubleshooting Checking the Supplied Accessories Components Guide MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890Front view Rear view Bottom view Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack Turn the switch to Attach the battery pack to the camcorderAdapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Using a Household Power SourceCamcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter Installing the Backup Battery Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Loading/Unloading a CassetteLoad/unload the cassette Fastening the Grip Belt Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Attaching the Shoulder StrapLCD Backlight Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Screen Open the LCD panel 90 degreesSetting the Date and Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST ParisGMT/UTC Recording Movies on a Tape Unload the cassette Disconnect the power sourceClose the lens cover move the lens cover switch RecordingDisplaying the Level Marker Display Setup Level Marker OFFAllowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Record Search Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Review Screen Displays during Recording Zooming Optical ZoomCamera Setup Digital ZoomCamera Setup Zoom Speed Variable Selecting the Zoom SpeedTips for Making Better Videos Holding the CamcorderPush the joystick towards to stop the playback Playing Back a TapeOpen the LCD panel Fast Forward Playback / Rewind Playback Special Playback ModesPlayback Pause Adjusting the Volume Speaker VolumePlaying Back on a TV Screen TVs with Scart TerminalTVs with Audio/Video Terminals VCR Setup TV Type Wide TV Selecting the Type of TVAudio Setup Output CH L/R Selecting the Audio Output ChannelMenus and Settings Selecting Menus and SettingsMenu and Default Settings Submenu Menu Item Setting OptionsST-1 ST-2 Recording Programs Using the Recording ProgramsEasy Recording Program Beach Set the program selector to Availability of Functions in Each ModeSelecting the Easy Recording Program Selecting a Recording Program Adjusting the Exposure Manually Adjust the focus as necessary Adjusting the Focus ManuallyAdjust the zoom Infinity Focus Setting the White Balance AutoSelecting an Image Effect Image Effect OFFSetting the Shutter Speed Camera Setup SL Shutter on Auto Slow ShutterUsing the Self-Timer Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP VCR Setup REC Mode STD PlayAudio Recording Changing the Audio ModeAudio Setup Wind ScreenUsing an External Microphone Tide Tide Using Digital EffectsZigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Selecting a Fader Effect OFFSelecting an Effect Press the D.EFFECTS buttonWidescreen TV Recording Press the Wide SCR buttonSelect , the magnified area with Joystick Magnifying the ImageMove the zoom lever toward T Displaying the Data Code Display Setup Data Code Date & TimeDisplay Setup 6SEC.DATE OFF Six-Second Auto DateEnd Search Playing Back a Tape with Added Sound 12bit Audio STEREO1Changing the Display Language Display SetupDATE/TIME Setup Date Format 1.JAN.2006 Changing the Date FormatSystem Setup Beep High Volume Other Camcorder SettingsAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Display Setup BrightnessChanging the Display of the Start-Up Image System SetupTurning Off the Image Stabilizer Demonstration Mode Demo Mode onConnecting a Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DevicePage Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing Connect the camcorder to the digital video deviceConcerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals Transferring Using a DV Cable Transferring Video Recordings to a ComputerScreen Displays Display Setup Displays onDisplay Setup TV Screen on Hiding the Displays on the LCD ScreenScreen Displays during Recording/Playback See alsoList of Messages Message ExplanationCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions StorageVideo Heads How to avoid condensationViewfinder CondensationTreat the battery pack with care Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsWhen condensation is detected Resuming useAbout the battery terminal cover Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsCassette Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Playback on a TV ScreenProblem Cause Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/PlaybackSet the time zone, date Rewind the tape END flashes on Screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CBC-NB2 CB-2LTE CB-2LWECB-2LTE/CB-2LWE Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Input/Output Terminals SpecificationsSystem Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-2L5 Battery Pack Index OnlyInformation Additional Canon INC