Canon MV 901 instruction manual Selecting the Type of TV, VCR Setup TV Type Wide TV

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Selecting the Type of TV

During playback set the [TV TYPE] option according to the TV set to which you connect the camcorder.

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VCR SETUP

 

TV TYPE WIDE TV

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1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

3.Select ( ) the [VCR SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [TV TYPE] option and press ( ).

4.Select a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes.

WIDE TV: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.

NORMAL TV: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio

5.Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.

Playing back recordings made in the widescreen mode on a normal TV: If the TV type is set to [NORMAL TV] the recording will be played back in “letterbox” display. If the TV type is set to [WIDE TV] the image will appear horizontally squeezed.

If you connect the camcorder to a TV with Video ID-1 system, recordings made in the widescreen mode will be automatically played back in widescreen mode.

When the TV type is set to [NORMAL TV] the digital effects are not available in

mode.

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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 Turn the switch to Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackCamcorder’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 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Fastening the Grip BeltOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Screen LCD BacklightDATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST Paris Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and TimeGMT/UTC Recording Unload the cassette Disconnect the power sourceClose the lens cover move the lens cover switch Recording Movies on a TapeAllowing 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/LPWind Screen Changing the Audio ModeAudio Setup Audio RecordingUsing 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 Six-Second Auto Date Display Setup Data Code Date & TimeDisplay Setup 6SEC.DATE OFF Displaying the Data CodeEnd Search 12bit Audio STEREO1 Playing Back a Tape with Added SoundChanging the Date Format Display SetupDATE/TIME Setup Date Format 1.JAN.2006 Changing the Display LanguageDisplay Setup Brightness Other Camcorder SettingsAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen System Setup Beep High VolumeTurning Off the Image Stabilizer System SetupChanging the Display of the Start-Up Image Demo Mode on Demonstration ModeRecording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR Connecting a 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 CableHiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Display Setup Displays onDisplay Setup TV Screen on Screen DisplaysSee also Screen Displays during Recording/PlaybackMessage Explanation List of MessagesStorage Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions Cleaning Camcorder Body and LensCondensation How to avoid condensationViewfinder Video HeadsResuming use Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsWhen condensation is detected Treat the battery pack with careCassette Handling Precautions Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureRecording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Problem Cause SolutionSet the time zone, date Rewind the tape END flashes on Screen CBC-NB2 CB-2LTE CB-2LWE System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaCBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CB-2LTE/CB-2LWE 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