Canon MV 901 instruction manual Front view Rear view Bottom view

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Front view

Rear view

Bottom view

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Introduction

Stereo microphone

Viewfinder ( 14)

Dioptric adjustment lever ( 14)

BATT. (battery release) button ( 10)

LCD screen ( 15)

Joystick ( 3)

FUNC. button ( 33)

D.EFFECTS button ( 51)

WIDE SCR button ( 54) / DATA CODE button ( 56)

Backup battery compartment ( 12)

Start/stop button ( 18)

Battery attachment unit ( 10) / Serial number

DC IN terminal ( 10)

Cassette compartment ( 13)

Cassette compartment cover ( 13)

OPEN/EJECT switch ( 13)

Tripod socket ( 25)

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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 Attaching the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyCharging 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 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 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 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/LPAudio Setup Changing the Audio ModeAudio Recording Wind ScreenUsing 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 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 BrightnessSystem Setup Turning Off the Image StabilizerChanging the Display of the Start-Up Image 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 DubbingCopyright Precaution Copyright SignalsConcerning Copyright 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 useLithium Button Battery Handling Precautions Cassette Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover 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 Specifications SystemInput/Output Terminals CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery PackPower/Others Only IndexInformation Additional Canon INC