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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
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.
: Reference page number.
: Option or feature that applies or is available only with this model.
Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder.
[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the
.
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide
The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder’s operations and to select
and change setting options in menus.
The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You can
display the joystick guide to remind you of the joystick’s functions in each operating mode.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right (
,
) to select an
item or change settings.
Press the joystick itself (
) to save the settings or confirm an
action.
Recording:
Playback:
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
1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.
The FUNC. menu will open. Continue the procedure with the
multi selector to open the setup menus.
2. With the multi selector select (
) the
icon and
press (
).
3. Select (
) the [DATE/TIME SETUP] menu and
press (
). Then, select (
) the [T.ZONE/DST]
option and press (
).
The time one setting appears (see table on the ne t page) The defa lt setting is
MENU
(
33)
DATE
DATE/TIM
/TIME SET
E SETUP
UP
T.ZO
T.ZONE/D
NE/DST P
ST PARIS
ARIS
DATE/TIME SETUP
DATE/TIME 1.JAN.,2006
12:00 AM
Operating modes (see below)
Menu item shown at its default
position
Buttons and switches to be operated
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