Canon MV 901 instruction manual Selecting a Recording Program

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Selecting a Recording Program

MENU

PROGRAM AE

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1. Set the program selector to .

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

3. With the joystick select () the recording programs icon.

4.Select () the recording program from the options on the bottom bar.

5.Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.

The symbol of the recording program selected appears.

Do not change the recording program while recording as the brightness of the

image may change abruptly.

Portrait/Sports mode:

The picture may not appear smooth when played back.

Snow/Beach mode:

-The subject may become overexposed in dark surroundings. Check the image on the screen.

-The picture may not appear smooth when played back.

Night mode:

-Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

-Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.

-White points may appear on the screen.

-Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

-The digital zoom cannot be used with this recording program.

Fireworks mode:

To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod.

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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 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 PackUsing 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 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 TapeDisplay 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 Optical Zoom ZoomingDigital Zoom Camera SetupSelecting the Zoom Speed Camera Setup Zoom Speed VariableHolding the Camcorder Tips for Making Better VideosPlaying Back a Tape Open the LCD panelPush the joystick towards to stop the playback Special Playback Modes Playback PauseFast 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 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 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 Using Digital Effects Zigzag Zigzag Beam BeamTide Tide Effect OFF Selecting a FaderPress the D.EFFECTS button Selecting an EffectPress the Wide SCR button Widescreen TV RecordingMagnifying the Image Move the zoom lever toward TSelect , 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 VolumeSystem Setup Turning Off the Image StabilizerChanging 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 Precaution Copyright SignalsConcerning 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 careLithium Button Battery Handling Precautions Cassette 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 Specifications SystemInput/Output Terminals CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery PackPower/Others Only IndexInformation Additional Canon INC