Canon MV 901 instruction manual Set the time zone, date

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Recording

Problem

 

Cause

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image will not appear on the

Camcorder is not set to

 

Set the camcorder to

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screen.

 

 

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“SET THE TIME ZONE,

Time zone, date and time are

Set the time zone, date and

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DATE AND TIME” appears on

not set.

 

time.

 

 

the screen.

Backup battery is exhausted.

Replace the backup battery

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and reset the time zone, date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backup battery is inserted the

Insert the backup battery with

12

 

wrong way.

 

the + side facing outward and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

set the time zone, date and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

time.

 

 

Pressing the start/stop button

Camcorder is turned off.

 

Turn on the power.

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will not start recording.

Cassette is not loaded.

 

Load a cassette.

13

 

 

 

Tape reached the end

 

Rewind the tape or replace

13

 

(“

END” flashes on the

 

the cassette.

 

 

 

screen).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cassette is protected (“

Change the position of the

75

 

flashes on the screen).

 

protect switch.

 

 

 

Camcorder is set to a mode

Set the camcorder to

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other than the

 

 

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camcorder will not focus.

Autofocus does not work on

Focus manually.

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that subject.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewfinder is not adjusted.

 

Adjust the viewfinder with the

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dioptric adjustment lever.

 

 

 

Lens is dirty.

 

Clean the lens.

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A vertical light bar appears on

Bright light in a dark scene

 

 

 

 

 

 

the screen.

may cause a vertical light bar

 

 

– – –

 

 

 

(smear) to appear. This is not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewfinder picture is blurred.

Viewfinder is not adjusted.

 

Adjust the viewfinder with the

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dioptric adjustment lever.

 

 

Sound is distorted or

When recording near loud

 

 

 

 

 

 

recorded in a lower volume

sound (such as fireworks,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

than the actual volume.

drums or concerts), sound

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

may become distorted or may

 

 

– – –

 

 

 

not be recorded in the actual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sound level. This is not a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

Information

Additional

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Important Usage Instructions About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide Using this ManualSymbols and References Used in This Manual Operating Icon Operation Modes About the Operating ModesTrademark Acknowledgments 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 camcorderAdapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Using a Household Power SourceCamcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter Installing the Backup Battery Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Loading/Unloading a CassetteLoad/unload the cassette 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 RecordingDisplaying the Level Marker Display Setup Level Marker OFFAllowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Record Search Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Review Screen Displays during Recording Optical Zoom ZoomingDigital Zoom Camera SetupSelecting the Zoom Speed Camera Setup Zoom Speed VariableHolding the Camcorder Tips for Making Better VideosPush the joystick towards to stop the playback Playing Back a TapeOpen the LCD panel Fast Forward Playback / Rewind Playback Special Playback ModesPlayback Pause 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 Recording Programs Using the Recording ProgramsEasy Recording Program Beach Set the program selector to Availability of Functions in Each ModeSelecting the Easy Recording Program Selecting a Recording Program Adjusting the Exposure Manually Adjust the focus as necessary Adjusting the Focus ManuallyAdjust the zoom 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 Tide Tide Using Digital EffectsZigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Effect OFF Selecting a FaderPress the D.EFFECTS button Selecting an EffectPress the Wide SCR button Widescreen TV RecordingSelect , the magnified area with Joystick Magnifying the ImageMove the zoom lever toward T 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 BrightnessChanging the Display of the Start-Up Image System SetupTurning Off the Image Stabilizer 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 DubbingConcerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals 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 useAbout the battery terminal cover Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsCassette Handling Precautions 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 Input/Output Terminals SpecificationsSystem Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-2L5 Battery Pack Only IndexInformation Additional Canon INC