Canon MV 901 instruction manual

English

PUB.DIE-253

PAL

English

Introduction

Basic

Functions

Advanced

Functions

Editing

Additional

Information

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Mini

Digital

Video

Cassette

Contents

Main English PUB.DIE-253 Mini PAL English Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Important Usage Instructions Using this Manual Troubleshooting Symbols and References Used in This Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide EXP FOCUS About the Operating Modes Trademark Acknowledgments Table of contents Introduction Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Page Checking the Supplied Accessories Components Guide MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890 Left side view Right side view Front view Rear view Bottom view Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Using a Household Power Source Installing the Backup Battery Loading/Unloading a Cassette Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. LCD Backlight Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button. Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time Preparations Basic Functions 8. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu. Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC. Recording Movies on a Tape Recording Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Displaying the Level Marker DISPLAY SETUP/ LEVEL MARKER OFF MENU Reviewing and Searching when Recording Screen Displays during Recording Zooming Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Selecting the Zoom Speed Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder For More Stability Lighting Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Modes / (Playback Pause) (Fast Forward Playback) / (Rewind Playback) Adjusting the Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with SCART Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Type of TV Selecting the Audio Output Channel Menus and Settings Selecting Menus and Settings Menu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface. * The item will not appear in mode. Submenu Menu Item Setting Options Advanced Functions Submenu Menu Item Setting Options ST-1 ST-2 Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording Program Recording Programs Page Availability of Functions in Each Mode: Selecting the Easy Recording Program Set the program selector to . Selecting a Recording Program Adjusting the Exposure Manually Adjusting the Focus Manually Infinity Focus Setting the White Balance Selecting an Image Effect MENU IMAGE EFFECT OFF Setting the Shutter Speed Auto Slow Shutter Using the Self-Timer Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode Wind Screen Page Using Digital Effects Faders ( 52) Effects ( 53) Selecting a Fader Selecting an Effect Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) Press the WIDE SCR button. Magnifying the Image 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. 2. Select ( , ) the magnified area with the joystick. Displaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto Date End Search Playing Back a Tape with Added Sound Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Format Other Camcorder Settings Beep Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Turning Off the Image Stabilizer Changing the Display of the Start-Up Image Demonstration Mode Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting the Devices Recording Page Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) Concerning Copyright Copyright Precaution Copyright Signals Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV Cable Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Screen Displays during Recording/Playback (see also 21) List of Messages Message Explanation Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Precautions Storage Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens LCD Screen Viewfinder Video Heads Condensation Condensation may form in the following cases: How to avoid condensation: Battery Pack Handling Precautions About the battery terminal cover Lithium Button Battery Handling Precautions Cassette Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen Troubleshooting Recording/Playback Power Source Recording Playback Additional System Diagram * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory. Optional Accessories Battery Packs CB-2LTE/CB-2LWE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger WS-20 Wrist Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Specifications MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890 System Input/Output Terminals CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery Pack Power/Others Index R S T V W