Canon MV 901 instruction manual Using the Recording Programs, Easy Recording Program

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Using the Recording Programs

Easy Recording Program

The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot.

Recording Programs

Program AE

The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically. However, you have the option of adjusting the settings manually.

Portrait

Use this mode to give accent to your subject by blurring the background or foreground. The blur effect increases the more you zoom to telephoto.

Sports

Use this mode to record sports scenes (such as tennis or golf) or moving objects (such as roller coasters).

Night

Use this mode to record in dimly lit places.

Snow

Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts. It prevents the subject from being underexposed.

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Using this Manual Symbols and References Used in This ManualAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About the Operating Modes Trademark AcknowledgmentsOperating Icon Operation Modes Table of contents List of Messages Maintenance/Others Troubleshooting Checking the Supplied Accessories Components Guide MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890Front view Rear view Bottom view Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Turn the switch to Attach the battery pack to the camcorderUsing a Household Power Source Camcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapterAdapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Installing the Backup Battery Loading/Unloading a Cassette Load/unload the cassettePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment Preparing the CamcorderFastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder StrapAdjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Open the LCD panel 90 degreesSetting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving TimeSetting the Date and Time DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST ParisGMT/UTC Unload the cassette Disconnect the power source Close the lens cover move the lens cover switchRecording Movies on a Tape RecordingDisplay Setup Level Marker OFF Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD ScreenDisplaying the Level Marker Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record ReviewRecord Search Screen Displays during Recording Zooming Optical ZoomCamera Setup Digital ZoomCamera Setup Zoom Speed Variable Selecting the Zoom SpeedTips for Making Better Videos Holding the CamcorderPlaying Back a Tape Open the LCD panelPush the joystick towards to stop the playback Special Playback Modes Playback PauseFast Forward Playback / Rewind Playback 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 Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording ProgramRecording Programs Beach Availability of Functions in Each Mode Selecting the Easy Recording ProgramSet the program selector to Selecting a Recording Program Adjusting the Exposure Manually Adjusting the Focus Manually Adjust the zoomAdjust the focus as necessary 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 PlayChanging the Audio Mode Audio SetupAudio Recording Wind ScreenUsing an External Microphone Using Digital Effects Zigzag Zigzag Beam BeamTide Tide Selecting a Fader Effect OFFSelecting an Effect Press the D.EFFECTS buttonWidescreen TV Recording Press the Wide SCR buttonMagnifying the Image Move the zoom lever toward TSelect , the magnified area with Joystick Display Setup Data Code Date & Time Display Setup 6SEC.DATE OFFDisplaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto DateEnd Search Playing Back a Tape with Added Sound 12bit Audio STEREO1Display Setup DATE/TIME Setup Date Format 1.JAN.2006Changing the Display Language Changing the Date FormatOther Camcorder Settings Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD ScreenSystem Setup Beep High Volume Display Setup BrightnessSystem Setup Turning Off the Image StabilizerChanging the Display of the Start-Up Image Demonstration Mode Demo Mode onConnecting the Devices Connecting a VCRConnecting a Digital Video Device Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DevicePage Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing Connect the camcorder to the digital video deviceCopyright Precaution Copyright SignalsConcerning Copyright Transferring Using a DV Cable Transferring Video Recordings to a ComputerDisplay Setup Displays on Display Setup TV Screen onScreen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD ScreenScreen Displays during Recording/Playback See alsoList of Messages Message ExplanationMaintenance/Others Camcorder Handling PrecautionsCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens StorageHow to avoid condensation ViewfinderVideo Heads CondensationBattery Pack Handling Precautions When condensation is detectedTreat the battery pack with care Resuming useLithium Button Battery Handling Precautions Cassette Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Playback on a TV ScreenTroubleshooting Power SourceProblem Cause Solution 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-2LWEOptional Accessories Battery PacksCB-2LTE/CB-2LWE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Specifications SystemInput/Output Terminals CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery PackPower/Others Index OnlyInformation Additional Canon INC