Preparing the Camcorder, Fastening the Grip Belt | Canon MV 901

Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)

1.Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed.

2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever.

Fastening the Grip Belt

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

The optional shoulder strap is sold separately.

Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.

SS-900 Shoulder

Strap

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Canon MV 901 Preparing the Camcorder, Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment, Fastening the Grip Belt

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 Components Guide MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890 Front view Rear view Bottom view Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack Turn the switch to Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Adapter 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 Fastening the Grip Belt Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Attaching the Shoulder Strap LCD Backlight Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Setting the Date and Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST Paris GMT/UTC Recording Movies on a Tape Unload the cassette Disconnect the power sourceClose the lens cover move the lens cover switch Recording Displaying 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 Zooming Optical Zoom Camera Setup Digital Zoom Camera Setup Zoom Speed Variable Selecting the Zoom Speed Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder Push the joystick towards to stop the playback Playing Back a TapeOpen the LCD panel Fast Forward Playback / Rewind Playback Special Playback ModesPlayback Pause Adjusting the Volume Speaker Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Scart Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals VCR Setup TV Type Wide TV Selecting the Type of TV Audio Setup Output CH L/R Selecting the Audio Output Channel Menus and Settings Selecting Menus and Settings Menu and Default Settings Submenu Menu Item Setting Options ST-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 Setting the White Balance Auto Selecting an Image Effect Image Effect OFF Setting the Shutter Speed Camera Setup SL Shutter on Auto Slow Shutter Using the Self-Timer Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP VCR Setup REC Mode STD Play Audio Recording Changing the Audio ModeAudio Setup Wind Screen Using an External Microphone Tide Tide Using Digital EffectsZigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Selecting a Fader Effect OFF Selecting an Effect Press the D.EFFECTS button Widescreen TV Recording Press the Wide SCR button Select , the magnified area with Joystick Magnifying the ImageMove the zoom lever toward T Displaying the Data Code Display Setup Data Code Date & TimeDisplay Setup 6SEC.DATE OFF Six-Second Auto Date End Search Playing Back a Tape with Added Sound 12bit Audio STEREO1 Changing the Display Language Display SetupDATE/TIME Setup Date Format 1.JAN.2006 Changing the Date Format System Setup Beep High Volume Other Camcorder SettingsAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Display Setup Brightness Changing the Display of the Start-Up Image System SetupTurning Off the Image Stabilizer Demonstration Mode Demo Mode on Connecting a Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DevicePage Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing Connect the camcorder to the digital video device Concerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals Transferring Using a DV Cable Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Screen Displays Display Setup Displays onDisplay Setup TV Screen on Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Screen Displays during Recording/Playback See also List of Messages Message Explanation Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions Storage Video Heads How to avoid condensationViewfinder Condensation Treat the battery pack with care Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsWhen condensation is detected Resuming use About the battery terminal cover Lithium Button Battery Handling PrecautionsCassette Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Playback on a TV Screen Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/Playback Set the time zone, date Rewind the tape END flashes on Screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CBC-NB2 CB-2LTE CB-2LWE CB-2LTE/CB-2LWE Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Input/Output Terminals SpecificationsSystem Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-2L5 Battery Pack Index Only Information Additional Canon INC