Canon MV 901 instruction manual Tips for Making Better Videos, Holding the Camcorder

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Camera positioning pin

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 microphone or lens.

For More Stability

Lean against a wall

Put the camcorder on a table

Kneel on one knee	Use a tripod

Lie on your elbow

Lighting

When recording outdoors, we recommend recording with the sun at your back.

When using a tripod, do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens).

Do not use tripods with fastening

screws longer than 5.5 mm as it may damage the camcorder. The camcorder cannot be mounted on tripods with fixed (non-retractable) camera positioning pins.

Recording

Basic Functions

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Symbols and References Used in This Manual Using this ManualAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide Trademark Acknowledgments About the Operating ModesOperating Icon Operation Modes Table of contents List of Messages Maintenance/Others Troubleshooting Checking the Supplied Accessories MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890 Components GuideFront view Rear view Bottom view Attaching the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Turn the switch to Attach the battery pack to the camcorderCamcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter Using a Household Power SourceAdapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Installing the Backup Battery Load/unload the cassette Loading/Unloading a CassettePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentFastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder StrapRotating the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Open the LCD panel 90 degreesSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Date and Time DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST ParisGMT/UTC Close the lens cover move the lens cover switch Unload the cassette Disconnect the power sourceRecording Movies on a Tape RecordingAllowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Display Setup Level Marker OFFDisplaying the Level Marker Record Review Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Search Screen Displays during Recording Optical Zoom ZoomingDigital Zoom Camera SetupSelecting the Zoom Speed Camera Setup Zoom Speed VariableHolding the Camcorder Tips for Making Better VideosOpen the LCD panel Playing Back a TapePush the joystick towards to stop the playback Playback Pause Special Playback ModesFast Forward Playback / Rewind Playback Speaker Volume Adjusting the VolumeTVs with Scart Terminal Playing Back on a TV ScreenTVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Type of TV VCR Setup TV Type Wide TVSelecting the Audio Output Channel Audio Setup Output CH L/RSelecting Menus and Settings Menus and SettingsSubmenu Menu Item Setting Options Menu and Default SettingsST-1 ST-2 Easy Recording Program Using the Recording ProgramsRecording Programs Beach Selecting the Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each ModeSet the program selector to Selecting a Recording Program Adjusting the Exposure Manually Adjust the zoom Adjusting the Focus ManuallyAdjust the focus as necessary Infinity Focus Auto Setting the White BalanceImage Effect OFF Selecting an Image EffectSetting the Shutter Speed Auto Slow Shutter Camera Setup SL Shutter onUsing the Self-Timer VCR Setup REC Mode STD Play Changing the Recording Mode SP/LPAudio Setup Changing the Audio ModeAudio Recording Wind ScreenUsing an External Microphone Zigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Using Digital EffectsTide Tide Effect OFF Selecting a FaderPress the D.EFFECTS button Selecting an EffectPress the Wide SCR button Widescreen TV RecordingMove the zoom lever toward T Magnifying the ImageSelect , the magnified area with Joystick Display Setup 6SEC.DATE OFF Display Setup Data Code Date & TimeDisplaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto DateEnd Search 12bit Audio STEREO1 Playing Back a Tape with Added SoundDATE/TIME Setup Date Format 1.JAN.2006 Display SetupChanging the Display Language Changing the Date FormatAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Other Camcorder SettingsSystem Setup Beep High Volume Display Setup BrightnessTurning Off the Image Stabilizer System SetupChanging the Display of the Start-Up Image Demo Mode on Demonstration ModeConnecting a VCR Connecting the DevicesConnecting a Digital Video Device Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DevicePage Connect the camcorder to the digital video device Recording from Digital Video Devices DV DubbingCopyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV CableDisplay Setup TV Screen on Display Setup Displays onScreen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD ScreenSee also Screen Displays during Recording/PlaybackMessage Explanation List of MessagesCamcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens StorageViewfinder How to avoid condensationVideo Heads CondensationWhen condensation is detected Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care Resuming useCassette Handling Precautions Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Playback on a TV ScreenPower Source TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution Recording/PlaybackSet the time zone, date Rewind the tape END flashes on Screen CBC-NB2 CB-2LTE CB-2LWE System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaBattery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-2LTE/CB-2LWE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case System SpecificationsInput/Output Terminals BP-2L5 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Only IndexInformation Additional Canon INC