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Instruction Manual
English
Introduction
Basic
Functions
Advanced
Functions
Editing
Mini
Digital
Video
Cassette
Additional
Information
PAL
WARNING!
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 NOT IN USE.
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.
59).
Introduction
MENU
(
33)
DATE/TIM
DATE
/TIME
E SET
SETUP
UP
T.ZONE/D
T.ZO
NE/DST
ST PARIS
PARIS
Playback:
EXP
FOCUS
Switch
Icon
Display
switch.
Operation
CAMERA
Recording movies on a
tape
18
PLAY
26
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Table of contents
Introduction
Using this Manual ............................................................................................3
Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................7
Components Guide..........................................................................................8
Basic Functions
Introduction
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................10
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ......................................................................13
Preparing the Camcorder ..............................................................................14
Adjusting the LCD Screen .............................................................................15
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..........................................................16
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape .........................................................................18
Zooming.........................................................................................................22
Tips for Making Better Videos........................................................................25
Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................26
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................28
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................29
Advanced Functions
Menus and Settings.......................................................................................33
Recording
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................36
Adjusting the Exposure Manually ..................................................................40
Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................41
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................43
Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................44
Setting the Shutter Speed..............................................................................45
Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................47
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ........................................................48
Audio Recording ............................................................................................49
Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................51
Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................54
Playback
Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................55
Displaying the Data Code..............................................................................56
End Search....................................................................................................57
Playing Back a Tape with Added Sound........................................................58
Other Functions
Changing the Display Language ...................................................................59
Other Camcorder Settings.............................................................................60
Editing
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device .................................................63
Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing).......................65
Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer ..............................................67
Additional Information
Screen Displays.............................................................................................68
5
List of Messages............................................................................................70
Maintenance/Others ......................................................................................71
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................76
System Diagram ............................................................................................79
Optional Accessories.....................................................................................80
Specifications.................................................................................................82
Index..............................................................................................................84
STV-250N Stereo
Video Cable
PC-A10 SCART
Adapter*
SS-900 Shoulder
Strap**
Introduction
* Europe only.
** Not included with the
Components Guide
MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890
Left side view
15)
AV terminal (
29)
MIC (microphone) terminal (
DV terminal (
63, 65)
Zoom lever (
22)
Program selector (
36)
Easy recording
Recording programs
50)
Front view
Rear view
Bottom view
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)
Basic Functions
CHARGE indicator
DC IN terminal
10
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
camcorders DC IN terminal.
Basic Functions
Preparations
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.
If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the
adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.
Do not connect any products that are not expressly recommended to the
camcorders DC IN terminal or to the power adapter.
You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use. This is not a
malfunction.
Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack.
Charging may stop. The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the
CHARGE indicator is continuously on. The battery pack may also not be
charged correctly when a power outage occurs during charging. Remove the
battery pack and attach it back to the camcorder.
When the power adapter or the battery pack is defective, the CHARGE
indicator flashes rapidly (at about 2 flashes/second) and charging stops.
The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status.
0-50%: Flashes once every second
More than 50%: Flashes twice every second
100%: Continuously on
We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and
30 C. Outside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C, the charging will not
start. If the battery temperature goes outside this temperature range while
charging, the CHARGE indicator will start flashing rapidly and the charging will
stop.
A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike
conventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it
before charging.
We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you
think you might need.
To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record
pause mode.
11
Battery Pack
BP-2L5
Charging Time
95 min.
Max. Recording Time
Viewfinder
90 min.
LCD
normal 85 min.
bright
80 min.
Typical RecordingTime*
Viewfinder
50 min.
LCD
normal 50 min.
bright
45 min.
Playback Time
90 min.
NB-2L
110 min.
105 min.
100 min.
90 min.
125 min.
120 min.
110 min.
220 min.
215 min.
200 min.
270 min.
260 min.
240 min.
55 min.
55 min.
50 min.
105 min.
65 min.
65 min.
60 min.
125 min.
120 min.
120 min.
110 min.
225 min.
150 min.
145 min.
140 min.
275 min.
12
Loading/Unloading a Cassette
Use only videocassettes marked with the
switch
logo.
Tape protection tab
Basic Functions
Preparations
3. Press the
mark on the
cassette compartment until it
clicks.
13
Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.
SS-900 Shoulder
Strap
14
LCD Backlight
Basic Functions
Preparations
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.
15
MENU
(
33)
DATE/TIME SETUP
T.ZONE/DST PARIS
4. Select (
).
To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the
MENU
(
33)
5. Select (
DATE/TIME SETUP
DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2006
12:00AM
).
7. Press (
16
) to
E
Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC.
London
GMT/UTC
Wellington (WELLGTN)
+12
Paris
+1
Samoa
-11
Cairo
+2
Honolulu
-10
Moscow
+3
Anchorage
-9
Dubai
+4
-8
Karachi
+5
Denver
-7
Dacca
+6
Chicago
-6
+7
New York
-5
Singapore
+8
Caracas
-4
Tokyo
+9
-3
Sydney
+10
-2
Solomon
+11
Azores
-1
Once you have set time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock
each time you travel to another time zone. Just set the time zone to the one of
your destination, and the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock.
Basic Functions
Preparations
Bankok
17
Recording
1. Open the lens cover (move the
lens cover switch down to
).
2. Set the camcorder to
mode.
Set the
switch to CAMERA.
18
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
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. Approximately 30 seconds before
the camcorder shuts off the message
AUTO POWER OFF will
appear. To continue recording, turn the
switch to
and then
back to CAMERA.
Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording.
When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without
producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn
the camcorder off.
Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the
viewfinder instead.
When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts),
sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level.
This is not a malfunction.
MENU
(
33)
DISPLAY SETUP/
19
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.
EXP
FOCUS
Record Search
In record pause mode, this function allows you to play back the tape (forward or reverse)
to locate the point where you wish to begin recording.
20
EXP
FOCUS
When the camcorder shuts off automatically, the record review and record search
functions will not work. To resume normal operation turn the
switch to
and then back to CAMERA.
E
Screen Displays during Recording
Remaining battery charge
The battery symbol indicates the charge
status of the battery pack.
Time Code
Remaining tape
Indicates the remaining time of the tape
in minutes.
moves during
recording.
END flashes when the
tape reaches the end.
When the time left is less than 15
seconds, the remaining tape time may
not appear.
Depending on the type of the tape, the
indication may not be displayed
correctly.
Basic Functions
Recording
starts flashing in red when the
battery pack is empty.
When you attach an empty battery
pack, the power may turn off without
displaying
.
The actual battery charge may not be
indicated accurately depending on the
conditions under which the battery
pack and the camcorder are used.
Recording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10
seconds when you start recording. This
is helpful to avoid scenes that are too
short.
When
flashes
21
Zooming
The camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom.
Zoom out
Zoom in
Zoom lever
Optical Zoom
25x optical zoom
Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wideangle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).
You can also change the zoom speed (
24).
22
Digital Zoom
When the digital zoom is activated, the camcorder automatically switches between optical
and digital zoom. With digital zoom, image resolution becomes lower the more you zoom
in.
MENU
(
33)
CAMERA SETUP
D.ZOOM OFF
Basic Functions
Recording
23
MENU
(
33)
CAMERA SETUP
24
Use a tripod
Basic Functions
Recording
Lighting
When recording outdoors, we
recommend recording with the sun at
your back.
When using a tripod, do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it
may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens).
Do not use tripods with fastening
Camera positioning pin
screws longer than 5.5 mm as it
may damage the camcorder. The
camcorder cannot be mounted on
tripods with fixed (non-retractable)
camera positioning pins.
25
If the playback picture is distorted, clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning
Cassette or a commercially available digital video head-cleaning cassette (
72).
switch to PLAY.
Joystick
26
(Playback Pause)
) towards
(Rewind Playback)
Basic Functions
Playback
Plays back the tape at 11.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse). During normal
playback, hold the joystick pushed ( ) towards
or pushed ( ) towards
.
Release the joystick to return to normal playback.
27
MENU
(
33)
SPEAKER VOLUME
28
Signal flow
PC-A10 SCART
Adapter
Basic Functions
Playback
29
Signal flow
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
(supplied)
30
MENU
(
33)
VCR SETUP
TV TYPE WIDE TV
Basic Functions
Playback
31
MENU
(
33)
AUDIO SETUP
OUTPUT CH L/R
32
Advanced Functions
Joystick
FUNC. button
Advanced Functions
FUNC. menu:
4. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.
Setup menus:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
33
Submenu
FUNC. menu
Menu Item
Setting Options
Recording Programs*
PROGRAM AE,
PORTRAIT,
SPORTS,
NIGHT,
SNOW,
BEACH,
SUNSET,
SPOTLIGHT,
FIREWORKS
AUTO,
DAYLIGHT,
TUNGSTEN,
SET
IMAGE EFFECT OFF,
VIVID,
NEUTRAL,
SOFT SKIN DETAIL
SELF TIMER OFF,
SELF TIMER ON
D.EFFECT OFF,
FADER,
EFFECT
AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000
ON, OFF
White Balance
Image Effect
CAMERA SETUP
Self Timer
Digital Effects
SHUTTR SPEED*
A.SL SHUTTER
D.ZOOM
VCR SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP/
SYSTEM SETUP
DATE/TIME SETUP
34
ZOOM SPEED
IMG STAB*
REC MODE
WIND SCREEN*
AUDIO MODE
BRIGHTNESS
TV SCREEN
LEVEL MARKER
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
BEEP
START-UP IMG
POWER SAVE
T.ZONE/DST
DATE/TIME
DATE FORMAT
mode.
36
43
44
47
51
45
46
23
24
61
48
49
49
60
68
19
59
62
60
61
19
16
16
59
Submenu
FUNC. menu
VCR SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP/
SYSTEM SETUP
DATE/TIME SETUP
only.
MIX BALANCE
AUDIO MODE
BRIGHTNESS
TV SCREEN
DISPLAYS
6SEC.DATE
DATA CODE
LANGUAGE
BEEP
START-UP IMG
T.ZONE/DST
DATE/TIME
DATE FORMAT
Setting Options
D.EFFECT OFF,
FADER,
EFFECT
STD PLAY, LONG PLAY
NORMAL TV, WIDE TV
L/R, L/L, R/R
STEREO1, STEREO2, MIX/FIXED,
MIX/VAR.
ST-1
ST-2
16bit, 12bit
ON, OFF
ON, OFF <PLAYBK>
ON, OFF
DATE, TIME, DATE & TIME
See list of languages.
HIGH VOLUME, LOW VOLUME, OFF
ON, OFF
See list of time zones.
Y.M.D : 2006.1.1 AM12:00
M.D,Y : JAN.1,2006 12:00AM
D.M.Y : 1.JAN.2006 12:00AM
28
65
57
51
48
31
32
58
58
49
60
68
68
56
56
59
60
61
16
16
59
Advanced Functions
Menu Item
Speaker Volume
Recording Pause1
End Search
Digital Effects
REC MODE1
TV TYPE
OUTPUT CH
12bit AUDIO
35
Recording Programs
Program AE
The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings
automatically. However, you have the option of adjusting the settings
manually.
Portrait
Use this mode to give accent to your subject by blurring the
background or foreground. The blur effect increases the more you
zoom to telephoto.
Sports
Use this mode to record sports scenes (such as tennis or golf) or
moving objects (such as roller coasters).
Night
Use this mode to record in dimly lit places.
Snow
Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts. It prevents the subject
from being underexposed.
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Beach
Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. It prevents the subject
from being underexposed.
E
Sunset
Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors.
Spotlight
Use this mode to record spotlit scenes.
Fireworks
Use this mode to record fireworks.
Advanced Functions
Recording
37
Program selector
Joystick
(on)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
: Not available
A: Auto setting
38
appears.
33)
PROGRAM AE
Do not change the recording program while recording as the brightness of the
image may change abruptly.
Portrait/Sports mode:
The picture may not appear smooth when played back.
Snow/Beach mode:
- The subject may become overexposed in dark surroundings. Check the
image on the screen.
- The picture may not appear smooth when played back.
Night mode:
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
- White points may appear on the screen.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the
focus manually.
- The digital zoom cannot be used with this recording program.
Fireworks mode:
To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod.
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EXP
BACK
[EXP] on the joystick guide will be displayed in light blue and the
exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral value 0 appear on the screen.
4. Adjust (
To return to the automatic exposure, push the joystick ( ) towards [EXP] once more.
The exposure adjustment indicator will disappear and [EXP] will turn white again.
When you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may
change.
The adjustment range depends on the brightness at the time you locked the
exposure.
6. If necessary, press (
The manual exposure setting will reset to auto exposure when you turn the
camcorder off or change the recording program.
40
Fast Moving
Subjects
Through
dirty or wet
windows
E
Night Scenes
Program selector
Zoom lever
Joystick
Advanced Functions
Recording
BACK
FOCUS
[FOCUS] on the joystick guide will be displayed in light blue and MF appears on the
screen.
5. Adjust (
) towards
41
To return to autofocus, push the joystick ( ) towards [FOCUS] once more. MF will
disappear and [FOCUS] will turn white again.
Infinity Focus
Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or
fireworks.
symbol.
In the infinity focus mode: If you operate the zoom or the joystick (
) or if you turn
the camcorder off, the infinity focus will be canceled and the camcorder will return to
manual focus.
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AUTO
DAYLIGHT
TUNGSTEN
SET
Program selector
Zoom lever
Joystick
MENU
(
1.
2.
3.
4.
33)
Advanced Functions
Recording
FUNC. button
AUTO
5. Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole
screen and press ( ).
Keep the camcorder zoomed in at the white object until step 6 is completed.
The icon flashes and stops flashing when the adjustment is completed.
6. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.
43
MENU
(
1.
2.
3.
4.
33)
44
MENU
(
33)
CAMERA SETUP
Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to
1/1000 or higher.
The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds.
The shutter speed resets to [AUTO] when you set the program selector to
or when you change the recording program.
Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds:
- Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000
- Moving objects such as cars or roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250
- Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/120
45
MENU
(
33)
CAMERA SETUP
A.SL SHUTTER ON
46
FUNC. button
Start/stop button
MENU
(
33)
Advanced Functions
Recording
47
MENU
(
33)
VCR SETUP
48
Audio Recording
Changing the Audio Mode
You can record sound in two audio modes16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records
sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new
sound later with another editing device. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality.
MENU
(
AUDIO SETUP
33)
The camcorder reduces the wind noise automatically (only when recording audio with the
built-in microphone). However, you can turn off the wind screen when recording indoors,
or when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible.
MENU
(
33)
AUDIO SETUP
Advanced Functions
Recording
Wind Screen
49
You can connect almost any stereo microphone equipped with a 3.5 mm plug
but the audio level will be different than with the built-in microphone.
50
52)
Jump (JUMP)
Flip (FLIP)
Puzzle (PUZZLE)
Zigzag (ZIGZAG)
Beam (BEAM)
Advanced Functions
Recording
Tide (TIDE)
51
Effects (
53)
Sepia (SEPIA)
Art (ART)
Mosaic (MOSAIC)
Ball (BALL)
Cube (CUBE)
Wave (WAVE)
Mirror (MIRROR)
Selecting a Fader
In
*
* Not available if the TV type is set to [NORMAL TV].
MENU
(
D.EFFECT OFF
33)
52
Fade out: During recording, press the D.EFFECTS button and pause
recording by pressing the start/stop button.
The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the D.EFFECTS button.
Selecting an Effect
In
*
* Not available if the TV type is set to [NORMAL TV].
MENU
33)
D.EFFECT OFF
Advanced Functions
Recording
53
54
E
Zoom lever
Joystick
2. Select (
joystick.
Advanced Functions
Playback
While the magnification position frame is displayed it will replace the joystick
guide. Cancel the magnification to return to normal playback.
55
Joystick
MENU
(
33)
DISPLAY SETUP/
MENU
(
33)
DISPLAY SETUP/
6SEC.DATE OFF
End Search
When you have played back a tape, you can use this function to locate the end of the last
recorded scene.
Joystick
FUNC. button
In stop mode:
Advanced Functions
Playback
57
MENU
(
33)
AUDIO SETUP
58
The language used for screen display and menu items can be changed. The available set
of languages varies depending on the region. Follow the procedure below to check which
set of languages are provided with your camcorder.
Language Set A
Language Set B
MENU
(
33)
DISPLAY SETUP/
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
MENU
(
33)
DATE/TIME SETUP
Advanced Functions
Other Functions
59
MENU
(
33)
SYSTEM SETUP
MENU
(
33)
DISPLAY SETUP/
BRIGHTNESS
60
MENU
(
33)
CAMERA SETUP
IMG STAB ON
disappears.
MENU
(
33)
SYSTEM SETUP
Advanced Functions
Other Functions
The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to
.
The image stabilizer is designed to compensate a normal degree of camcorder
shake.
The image stabilizer might not be as effective when using the
Night
recording program.
START-UP IMG ON
61
Demonstration Mode
The demonstration mode displays the camcorders main features. It starts automatically
when you leave the camcorder turned on (using the power adapter) without loading a
recording media for more than 5 minutes. However, you can set the camcorder not to
start the demonstration mode.
MENU
(
33)
DISPLAY SETUP/
DEMO MODE ON
62
Editing
You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video
device. If you connect a digital video device, you can copy recordings with virtually no
generation loss in image and sound quality.
29).
DV cable (optional)
Editing
Signal flow
Recording
63
64
63).
Editing
Recording starts.
Push the joystick (
65
Concerning Copyright
Copyright Precaution
Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as some television
programmes are copyrighted. Unauthorised recording of these materials may violate
copyright protection laws.
Copyright Signals
During playback: If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright control signals for
protection of software, COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED
appears for a few seconds and the camcorder displays a blank blue screen. You cannot
playback the contents of the tape.
During recording: If you try to record from software that contains copyright control signals
for protection of software, COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED
appears. You cannot record the contents of the software.
You cannot record copyright protection signals to a tape using this camcorder.
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6-pin
Editing
4-pin
Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the
specifications/settings of your computer.
If the computer freezes while you have connected the camcorder, disconnect
and reconnect the DV cable. If the problem persists, disconnect the interface
cable, turn off camcorder and computer, turn camcorder and computer back on
and reconnect them.
We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source while
it is connected to the computer.
Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer.
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Additional Information
Screen Displays
Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen
You can hide the displays on the LCD screen to have a clear screen for playback.
MENU
(
33)
DISPLAY SETUP/
DISPLAYS ON
MENU
(
33)
DISPLAY SETUP/
TV SCREEN ON
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21)
Operating mode (
4), Zoom (
Exposure adjustment (
41)
Recording program (
36)
White balance (
43)
Image effects (
44)
22),
Self-timer (
47)
Digital effects (
51)
Shutter speed ( 45)
Exposure lock (
40)
Recording reminder (
21)
Manual focus (
41)
Image stabilizer (
61)
Recording mode (
48)
Tape operation
Time code (
21)
Remaining tape (
21)
Widescreen mode (
54)
Wind screen (
49)
Audio mode (
49)
Condensation warning (
72)
Level marker (
19)
12 bit audio (
58)
End search (
57)
Tape operation
Joystick guide (
3)
Data code (
56)
: Recording
: Record
pause
: Stop
: Eject
: Playback
/
: Fast
forward playback/
rewind playback
(
27)
: Playback pause
(
27)
: Fast
forward
: Rewind
Additional
Information
69
List of Messages
Message
70
Explanation
You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message
appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time
zone, date and time.
16
10
75
REMOVE THE
CASSETTE
13
65
CONDENSATION HAS
BEEN DETECTED
72
CONDENSATION HAS
BEEN DETECTED
REMOVE THE
CASSETTE
72
TAPE END
Tape reached the end. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.
INCORRECT TAPE
SPECIFICATION
PLAYBACK IS
RESTRICTED
65
72
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED
PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED
66
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED
DUBBING RESTRICTED
66
Maintenance/Others
Camcorder Handling Precautions
Storage
If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust,
in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 C.
After storage, check the functions of your camcorder to make sure that the camcorder
is still working properly.
Cleaning
Camcorder Body and Lens
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body and lens. Never use chemically
treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
LCD Screen
Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses.
Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes
suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
At cold temperatures, the screen may be darker than usual. This is not a malfunction.
The screen returns to normal when the camcorder warms up.
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Information
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Viewfinder
Clean the viewfinder screen using a blower brush or a commercially available cleaning
cloth for glasses.
Video Heads
When the playback picture becomes distorted, the video heads need to be cleaned.
To maintain the best picture quality, we recommend cleaning the video heads
frequently with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a
commercially available dry cleaning cassette.
Tapes already recorded with dirty video heads may not be played back correctly even
when you clean the video heads.
Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder.
Condensation
Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperature may cause
condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if
condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder.
72
Resuming use:
It takes about 1 hour until the water droplets evaporate. After the condensation warning
stops flashing, wait for 1 more hour before resuming use.
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Information
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Uncharged
74
REC
SAVE
Playback on a TV Screen
You can only play back your recordings on TVs with PAL system. The PAL system is used
in the following countries/areas:
Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, China, Denmark, Finland,
Germany, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland,
Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, Malta, Mozambique, the Netherlands,
New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, Serbia and
Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland,
Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United
Kingdom, Yemen, Zambia.
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Information
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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a
Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
Power Source
Problem
Camcorder will not turn on.
Cause
Solution
10
10
10
19
10
13
10
LCD/viewfinder switches on
and off.
10
Cassette compartment
stopped during loading/
unloading.
Recording/Playback
Problem
Buttons will not work.
Solution
Turn on the camcorder.
18
Load a cassette.
13
Load a cassette.
13
10
Condensation is detected.
72
13
76
Cause
Camcorder is not turned on.
Recording
Problem
Cause
Solution
18
16
12
12
18
Load a cassette.
13
13
75
18
Focus manually.
41
14
Lens is dirty.
71
Cassette is protected (
flashes on the screen).
Sound is distorted or
recorded in a lower volume
than the actual volume.
14
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Information
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Playback
Problem
Cause
Load a cassette.
13
26
29
72
Stop playback/dubbing.
28
78
Solution
26
System Diagram
Shoulder Strap
CB-2LTE
CBC-NB2
Car Battery Charger Battery Charger
MiniDV
Video Cassette
CB-2LWE
Battery Charger
NB-2L, NB-2LH,
BP-2L5*, BP-2L12,
BP-2L14 Battery Pack
CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter
NB-2L, NB-2LH,
BP-2L5, BP-2L12,
BP-2L14 Battery Pack
PC-A10 SCART
TV
Adapter
STV-250N
Stereo Video Cable
VCR
CV-150F/CV-250F
DV Cable
Digital Device
SC-2000 Soft
Carrying Case
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Information
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Optional Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, select
from the following: NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L12,
BP-2L14.
Battery Pack
BP-2L5
NB-2L
NB-2LH
BP-2L12
BP-2L14
Charging Time
70 min.
80 min.
90 min.
150 min.
170 min.
80
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Information
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Specifications
MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890
System
Video Recording System
Audio Recording System
Television System
Image Sensor
Tape Format
Tape Speed
Maximum Recording Time
(80 min. cassette)
Fast Forward/Rewind Time
LCD Screen
Viewfinder
Microphone
Lens
Lens Configuration
AF System
Minimum Focusing Distance
White Balance
Minimum Illumination
Recommended Illumination
Image Stabilization
Input/Output Terminals
AV Terminal
DV Terminal
MIC Terminal
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Power/Others
Power supply (rated)
Power consumption (AF on)
Operating temperature
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight (camcorder body only)
7.4 V DC
2.4W (using viewfinder), 2.5 W (using LCD screen in normal brightness)
0 40 C
49 x 92 x 115 mm excluding protrusions
375 g
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to
change without notice.
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Information
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Index
16:9 (Widescreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
A
Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . 75
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 80
Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Audio output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Autofocus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
AV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
12
10
37
60
C
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection to a computer . . . . . . . . . .
Connection to a digital recording device
Connection to a TV or VCR . . . . . . . . .
Copyright signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
H
Handling precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
I
Image effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Infinity focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
B
Backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beach (recording program) . . . . . . . . .
Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
only
72
67
63
29
66
D
Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
DV dubbing* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
DV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 67
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
LCD backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
LCD brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
LP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
M
Magnification of playback image . . . . . 55
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
MIC (microphone) terminal . . . . . . . . . . 50
N
Night (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 36
O
On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
P
E
Easy mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36
52
57
40
F
Faders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Fireworks (recording program) . . . . . . . 37
Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
84
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 36
Power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Program AE (recording program) . . . . . 36
Protecting tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
R
Record review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Record search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Recording programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
S
Self timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .
SP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speaker volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sports (recording program) . . . . . . . . .
Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . .
Start-up image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunset (recording program) . . . . . . . . .
47
45
36
48
28
36
37
61
37
T
Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transferring video to a computer . . . . .
Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
67
25
76
V
Video heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Videocassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewfinder, dioptric adjustment . . . . . .
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
72
13
14
28
W
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Widescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Information
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