Using this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 
76). Change the display language before you begin ( 
59).
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Symbols and References Used in This Manual
: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
: Reference page number.
: Option or feature that applies or is available only with this model.
Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder.
[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the 
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| 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. |
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| Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time | ||
Operating modes (see below) |
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Menu item shown at its default | MENU | DATE/TIME SETUP | T.ZONE/DST PARIS |
position | ( 33) |
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1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. | |||
| The FUNC. menu will open. Continue the procedure with the | ||
| multi selector to open the setup menus. |
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Buttons and switches to be operated |
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| 2. With the multi selector select ( ) the | icon and | |
| press ( | ). |
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| 3. Select ( | ) the [DATE/TIME SETUP] menu and | |
| press ( | ). Then, select ( ) the [T.ZONE/DST] | |
| option and press ( ). |
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| The time | one setting appears (see table on the ne t page) The defa lt setting is | |
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide
The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder’s operations and to select and change setting options in menus.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right (
, 
) to select an item or change settings.
Press the joystick itself ( 
) to save the settings or confirm an action.
The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You can display the joystick guide to remind you of the joystick’s functions in each operating mode.
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