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PUB.DIE-253
English
Digital Video Camcorder
English
Instruction Manual
Introduction
Basic
Functions
Advanced
Functions
Editing
Digital
Mini
Video
Cassette
Additional
Information
PAL
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN
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Introduction Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should E your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 76). Change the display language before you begin ( 59). Symbols and References Used in This Manual : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
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About the Operating Modes The operating modes are determined by the position of the switch. Operating Icon Operation Modes Switch Display Recording movies on a CAMERA 18 tape Playing movies from a PLAY 26 tape : Function can be used in this mode. : Function cannot be used in this mode. Trademark Acknowledgments is a trademark. ® Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are tradem
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Introduction Table of contents Introduction E Using this Manual............................................................................................3 Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................7 Components Guide..........................................................................................8 Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................10 Loa
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List of Messages............................................................................................70 Maintenance/Others ......................................................................................71 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................76 System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) ................................79 Optional Accessories...........................................................
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Introduction Checking the Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact BP-2L5 Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery SS-900 Shoulder E Power Adapter CR1616 Strap** (incl. power cord) STV-250N Stereo PC-A10 SCART Video Cable Adapter* * Europe only. ** Not included with the . 7
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Components Guide MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890 Left side view Right side view 0 Lens cover switch ( 18) AV terminal ( 29) ( open, closed) MIC (microphone) terminal ( 50) LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 15) DV terminal ( 63, 65) Speaker ( 28) Zoom lever ( 22) CHARGE indicator ( 10) Program selector ( 36) Terminal cover Easy recording switch ( 4) Recording programs Grip belt ( 14) 8
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Introduction Front view E Rear view Bottom view Stereo microphone Backup battery compartment ( 12) Viewfinder ( 14) Start/stop button ( 18) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 14) Battery attachment unit ( 10) / BATT. (battery release) button ( 10) Serial number LCD screen ( 15) DC IN terminal ( 10) Joystick ( 3) Cassette compartment ( 13) FUNC. button ( 33) Cassette compartment cover ( 13) D.EFFECTS button ( 51) OPEN/EJECT switch ( 13) WIDE SCR button ( 54) / Tripod socket ( 25) DATA CODE button ( 5
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Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack 1. Turn the switch to . 2. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Charging the Battery Pack 1. Connect the power cord to the CHARGE indicator adapter. 2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. The CHAR
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Basic Functions Preparations Using a Household Power Source Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without worrying about the battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be E consumed. 1. Turn the switch to . 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adap
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Charging, Recording and Playback Times The following times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions. \ Battery Pack BP-2L5 NB-2L NB-2LH BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time 95 min. 110 min. 125 min. 195 min. 220 min. Max. Recording Time Viewfinder 90 min. 105 min. 125 min. 220 min. 270 min. LCD normal 85 min. 100 min. 120 min. 215 min. 260 min. bright 80 min. 90 min. 110 min. 200 min. 240 min. Typical RecordingTime* Viewfinder 50 min. 55 min. 65 min. 120 mi
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Basic Functions Preparations Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. E 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch Tape protection tab and open the cassette compartment cover. The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2. Load/unload the cassette. Load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt. Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out. 3. Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. 4. Wait for the cassette compartment to retra
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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 14
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Basic Functions Preparations Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Screen E Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. You can rotate the panel by 90 degrees outward. You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees inward. LCD Backlight LCD BACKLIGHT button You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bright by pressing the LCD BACKLIGHT button. This is useful for outdoor recordings. Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button. This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the
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Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you have replaced the backup battery. Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time MENU DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST PARIS ( 33) 1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. The FUNC. menu will open. Continue the procedure with the joystick to open the setup menus. 2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press (). 3. Select ( ) the [DATE/TIME SETUP] menu and press
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Basic Functions Preparations 8. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu. E Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC. London GMT/UTC Wellington (WELLINGTN) +12 Paris +1 Samoa -11 Cairo +2 Honolulu -10 Moscow +3 Anchorage -9 Dubai +4 Los Angeles (L.A.) -8 Karachi +5 Denver -7 Dacca +6 Chicago -6 Bankok +7 New York -5 Singapore +8 Caracas -4 Tokyo +9 Rio de Janeiro (RIO) -3 Sydney +10 Fernando de Noronha (FERNANDO) -2 Solomon +11 Azores -1 Once you have set time zone, date and time, you do not need
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Recording Recording Movies on a Tape Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 72). Recording 1. Open the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to ). 2. Set the camcorder to mode. Set the switch to CAMERA. 3. Open the LCD panel. 4. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. Press the start/stop button again to pause the recording. When You Have Finished Recording 1. Turn the switch
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Basic Functions Recording About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots. This has E no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. When powered by a battery pack, the camcorder shuts off to save power if left without any operation for 5 minutes.
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Reviewing and Searching when Recording Program selector Joystick Record Review In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your recording to check if it has been recorded properly. 1. Set the program selector to . 2. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 3. Push the joystick ( ) momentarily towards and release it. The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few EXP seconds, and returns to record pause mode. FOC
