Canon MV 900 Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Mini Digital

Video

Cassette

PUB.DIE-253

English

English

Introduction

Basic

Functions

Advanced

Functions

Editing

Additional

Information

PAL

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Canon MV 901 instruction manual Digital Video Camcorder

Contents

Digital Video Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Symbols and References Used in This Manual Using this ManualAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide Trademark Acknowledgments About the Operating ModesOperating Icon Operation Modes Table of contents List of Messages Maintenance/Others Troubleshooting Checking the Supplied Accessories MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890 Components Guide Front 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 camcorder Camcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter Using a Household Power SourceAdapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Installing the Backup Battery Load/unload the cassette Loading/Unloading a CassettePress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentFastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder Strap Rotating the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Date and Time DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST Paris GMT/UTC Close the lens cover move the lens cover switch Unload the cassette Disconnect the power sourceRecording Movies on a Tape Recording Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Display Setup Level Marker OFFDisplaying the Level Marker Record Review Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Search Screen Displays during Recording Optical Zoom Zooming Digital Zoom Camera Setup Selecting the Zoom Speed Camera Setup Zoom Speed Variable Holding the Camcorder Tips for Making Better Videos Open the LCD panel Playing Back a TapePush the joystick towards to stop the playback Playback Pause Special Playback ModesFast Forward Playback / Rewind Playback Speaker Volume Adjusting the Volume TVs with Scart Terminal Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Type of TV VCR Setup TV Type Wide TV Selecting the Audio Output Channel Audio Setup Output CH L/R Selecting Menus and Settings Menus and Settings Submenu Menu Item Setting Options Menu and Default Settings ST-1 ST-2 Easy Recording Program Using the Recording ProgramsRecording Programs Beach Selecting the Easy Recording Program Availability of Functions in Each ModeSet the program selector to Selecting a Recording Program Adjusting the Exposure Manually Adjust the zoom Adjusting the Focus ManuallyAdjust the focus as necessary Infinity Focus Auto Setting the White Balance Image Effect OFF Selecting an Image Effect Setting the Shutter Speed Auto Slow Shutter Camera Setup SL Shutter on Using the Self-Timer VCR Setup REC Mode STD Play Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Audio Setup Changing the Audio ModeAudio Recording Wind Screen Using an External Microphone Zigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Using Digital EffectsTide Tide Effect OFF Selecting a Fader Press the D.EFFECTS button Selecting an Effect Press the Wide SCR button Widescreen TV Recording Move the zoom lever toward T Magnifying the ImageSelect , the magnified area with Joystick Display Setup 6SEC.DATE OFF Display Setup Data Code Date & TimeDisplaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto Date End Search 12bit Audio STEREO1 Playing Back a Tape with Added Sound DATE/TIME Setup Date Format 1.JAN.2006 Display SetupChanging the Display Language Changing the Date Format Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Other Camcorder SettingsSystem Setup Beep High Volume Display Setup Brightness Turning Off the Image Stabilizer System SetupChanging the Display of the Start-Up Image Demo Mode on Demonstration Mode Connecting 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 Dubbing Copyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV Cable Display Setup TV Screen on Display Setup Displays onScreen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen See also Screen Displays during Recording/Playback Message Explanation List of Messages Camcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Storage Viewfinder How to avoid condensationVideo Heads Condensation When condensation is detected Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care Resuming use Cassette Handling Precautions Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Playback on a TV Screen Power Source TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution Recording/Playback Set the time zone, date Rewind the tape END flashes on Screen CBC-NB2 CB-2LTE CB-2LWE System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-2LTE/CB-2LWE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case System SpecificationsInput/Output Terminals BP-2L5 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Only Index Information Additional Canon INC