Canon MV890 - User Manual

5 E In tr oduction Table of contents Introduction Using this Manual ............................................................................................3Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................7Components Guide...........................

7 E In tr oduction Checking the Supplied Accessories * Europe only.** Not included with the . CA-570 Compact Power Adapter(incl. power cord) BP-2L5 Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery CR1616 SS-900 Shoulder Strap** STV-250N Stereo Video Cable PC-A10 SCART Adapter*

8 Components Guide MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890 0 Left side view Right side view Lens cover switch ( 18 ) ( open, closed) LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 15) Speaker ( 28) CHARGE indicator ( 10) Terminal cover switch ( 4) Grip belt ( 14) AV terminal ( 29) MIC (microphone) terminal ( 50) DV terminal ( 63, 65) Zoom...

9 E In tr oduction Front view Rear view Bottom view 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) Backup battery compartme...

10 Ba sic Func tions 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. Char...

11 B a s ic Fu ncti o n s P repara tio n s E 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 consumed. 1. Turn the switch to . 2. Connect the power ...

12  Charging, Recording and Playback Times The following times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions. \ * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off. Actual time may be shorter. Installing the Bac...

13 B a s ic Fu ncti o n s P repara tio n s E Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette compartment cover. The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2. Load/unload the cassette. • Load the cassette with the wind...

14 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 butt...

15 B a s ic Fu ncti o n s P repara tio n s E Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Screen 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 You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between norma...

16 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 proced...

18 Re cording Recording Movies on a Tape 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....

19 B a s ic Fu ncti o n s Record in g E  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...

20 Reviewing and Searching when Recording 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...

21 B a s ic Fu ncti o n s Record in g E 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. Screen Displays during Recording Time Code Indicates the recording time in hours, mi...

22 Zooming The camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom. Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). You can also change the zoom speed ( 24).  Keep at least 1 m to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subje...

23 B a s ic Fu ncti o n s Record in g E 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. 1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. 2. With the joysti...

24 Selecting the Zoom Speed You can set the zoom speed to variable or to one of 3 levels of fixed zoom speeds. When set to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed depends on how you activate the zoom lever. Press softly for a slower zoom or press more strongly for a faster zoom. 1. Press the FUNC. button to open...

25 B a s ic Fu ncti o n s Record in g E Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the camcorder with your left hand. Be careful that your fingers do not t...

26 Play back Playing Back a Tape 1. Set the camcorder to mode. Set the switch to PLAY. 2. Open the LCD panel. You can also close the LCD panel with the screen facing out. 3. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 4. Push the joystick ( ) towards to rewind the tape....

27 B a s ic Fu ncti o n s P la y bac k E Special Playback Modes / (Playback Pause) During normal playback, push the joystick ( ) towards / . (Fast Forward Playback) / (Rewind Playback) Plays back the tape at 11.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse). During normal playback, hold the joystick push...

28 Adjusting the Volume When you use the LCD screen for playback, the camcorder plays back the sound using the built-in speaker. The sound will be muted when the LCD panel is closed. 1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. 2. With the joystick select ( ) the speaker volume icon. 3. Adjust ...

29 B a s ic Fu ncti o n s P la y bac k E Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with SCART Terminal Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual. 1. Turn off all the devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the PC-A10 SCART Adapter to the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal. 3. Connect the STV-250N Ste...

30 TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual. 1. Turn off all the devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder’s AV terminal and the audio/video terminals on the TV/VCR. Connect the white plug to the white au...

31 B a s ic Fu ncti o n s P la y bac k E Selecting the Type of TV During playback set the [TV TYPE] option according to the TV set to which you connect the camcorder. 1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. 2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) the [VCR SETU...

32 Selecting the Audio Output Channel You can select the output channels when playing back a tape with audio recorded on two channels. 1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. 2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) the [AUDIO SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, s...

33 A d van ced F u n c tio ns E Ad vanc ed Fun ctio ns Menus and Settings The camcorder’s functions and settings are controlled from a series of menus that appear when you press the FUNC. button. Most basic functions appear on the first menu screen - the FUNC. menu. For more advanced settings you ha...

34 Menu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface. * The item will not appear in mode. Submenu Menu Item Setting Options FUNC. menu Recording Programs* PROGRAM AE , PORTRAIT, SPORTS, NIGHT, SNOW, BEACH, SUNSET, SPOTLIGHT, FIREWORKS 36 White Balance AUTO , DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN, SET 43...

36 Re cording Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording Program The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. Recording Programs Program AE The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically. However, you have the ...

37 A d van ced F u n c tio ns Rec o rd in g E Beach Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. 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.

38 Availability of Functions in Each Mode: : Available : Not available A: Auto setting Selecting the Easy Recording Program Set the program selector to . “ ” appears. Program Selector Recording Program Image Stabilizer (on) Focus (A) White Balance (A) Wind Screen (A) Shutter Speed (A) (A) Exposure A...

39 A d van ced F u n c tio ns Rec o rd in g E Selecting a Recording Program 1. Set the program selector to . 2. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. 3. With the joystick select ( ) the recording programs icon. 4. Select ( ) the recording program from the options on the bottom bar. 5. Press...

40 Adjusting the Exposure Manually Adjust the exposure when a backlit subject becomes underexposed, or overexposed due to bright light. 1. Set the program selector to . 2. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 3. Push the joystick ( ) towards [EXP] to enter the ex...

41 A d van ced F u n c tio ns Rec o rd in g E Adjusting the Focus Manually Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. 1. Set the program selector to . 2. Adjust the zoom. When you operate the zoom after adjusting the focus, the subject may not stay in focus....

42 • To return to autofocus, push the joystick ( ) towards [FOCUS] once more. “MF” will disappear and [FOCUS] will turn white again. 6. Push the joystick ( ) towards [BACK] to save the focus adjustment. 7. If necessary, press ( ) again to hide the joystick guide. The manual focus will reset to autof...

43 A d van ced F u n c tio ns Rec o rd in g E Setting the White Balance You can use the preset modes to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting. 1. Set the program selector to . 2. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. 3. With the joysti...

44  Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes.  When the program selector is set to , the white balance is preset to [AUTO].  The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off.  When you have set the custom white balance:- Depending on the light source, “ ” may ...

45 A d van ced F u n c tio ns Rec o rd in g E Setting the Shutter Speed You can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shots of fast moving subjects. Available shutter speed settings: AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 1. Set the program selector to . 2. Press the FUNC. button...

46 Auto Slow Shutter In the Easy Recording mode or when the shutter speed is set to [AUTO] in the Program AE recording program, the camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/25. This allows you to obtain a brighter recording in places with insufficient lighting. However, you can set the camcorder not ...

49 A d van ced F u n c tio ns Rec o rd in g E Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode You can record sound in two audio modes—16-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...

50 Using an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. You can connect almost any stereo microphone equipped with a Ø 3.5 mm plug but the audio level will be different than with the bui...

51 A d van ced F u n c tio ns Rec o rd in g E Using Digital Effects Faders ( 52) Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Wipe (WIPE) Corner Wipe (CORNER) Jump (JUMP) Flip (FLIP) Puzzle (PUZZLE) Zigzag (ZIGZAG) Beam (BEAM) Tide (TIDE)

52 Effects ( 53) Add flavor to your recordings. Selecting a Fader In mode, set the program selector to . * Not available if the TV type is set to [NORMAL TV]. 1. Open the FUNC. menu and select ( ) the digital effects icon. 2. Select ( ) the [FADER] option and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) a setting optio...

53 A d van ced F u n c tio ns Rec o rd in g E 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. : 4. Fade in: In playback pause mode, press the D.EFFECTS button and be...

54 Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high-resolution 16:9 recording. Press the WIDE SCR button. • “ ” disappears and the picture changes to 4:3 aspect ratio. • On the LCD screen: Widescreen video will display normally; video in 4:3 aspect ratio wil...

55 A d van ced F u n c tio ns Pla y b a c k E Play back Magnifying the Image The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times. 1. Move the zoom lever toward T . • The image is magnified by 2 times.• A frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area.• To further enlarge the image, move t...

56 Displaying the Data Code The camcorder maintains a data code containing the recording date and time. You can select the data code combination and display it during playback. 1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 2. Select ( ) the [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] menu and press ( ). Then, se...

57 A d van ced F u n c tio ns Pla y b a c k E End Search When you have played back a tape, you can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene. In stop mode: 1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the end search icon and press ( ). 2. Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ) to start the se...

59 A d van ced F u n c tio ns Oth er F u nctio n s E Other Func tions Changing the Display Language 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 provid...

60 Other Camcorder Settings Beep You will hear a beep upon camcorder operations such as power on/off, start/stop, self-timer countdown, and unusual conditions of the camcorder. If you turn off the beep, all camcorder sounds will be turned off. To turn off the beep: 1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( )...

61 A d van ced F u n c tio ns Oth er F u nctio n s E Turning Off the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. It tries to compensate for horizontal movements; therefore, you may decide to turn it off when you mount the camcorder on a tripod. 1. Op...

62 Demonstration Mode The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s 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 m...

63 E E d it in g Ed iting Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device 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. Connecting th...

65 E E d it in g Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality. 1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device. See Connecting a Digital Video Device ( 63). 2. Se...

66 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...

67 E E d it in g Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV Cable You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or IEEE1394 capture board. Use the editing software supplied with your computer/capture board to transfer video recording from t...

68 Ad ditiona l 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. 1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 2. Select ( ) the [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [...

69 E Add it io n a l In fo rm at io n Screen Displays during Recording/Playback (see also 21) 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) Remainin...

70 List of Messages Message Explanation SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME 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 CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery...

71 E Add it io n a l In fo rm at io n Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Precautions  Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel.  Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures, such as a sun-heated car, and high humidity.  Do not use the camcorder near strong electric or ...

73 E Add it io n a l In fo rm at io n When condensation is detected:  The camcorder stops operating and the warning message “CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED” appears for approx. 4 seconds and “ ” starts flashing.  If a cassette is loaded, the warning message “REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears and “ ” st...

74 About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs. For example, with charged battery packs, attach the terminal cover so that the [ ]-shaped hole shows the blue label. Lithiu...

75 E Add it io n a l In fo rm at io n Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to the left. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load a protected cassette in CAMERA mode, the message “THE...

76 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 Recording/Playback Problem Cause Solution Camcorder will not turn on. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pa...

78 Playback Problem Cause Solution Pressing the playback button does not start playback. Camcorder is turned off, or is not set to mode. Set the camcorder to mode. 26 Cassette is not loaded. Load a cassette. 13 Tape reached the end (“ END ” flashes on the screen). Rewind the tape. 26 Tape is running...

79 E Add it io n a l In fo rm at io n System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory. CB-2LTEBattery Charger CBC-NB2Car Battery Charger STV-250NStereo Video Cable CA-570 Compact Power Adapter CV-150F/CV-250FDV Cable SC-2000 Soft...

80 Optional Accessories Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select from the following: NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L12, BP-2L14. CB-2LTE/CB-2LWE Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs. Charging time varies according to the charging condition. CBC-NB2 Car Battery C...

82 Specifications MV920/MV901/MV900/MV890 System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital component recording Audio Recording System PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch); 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch) Television System EIA standard (625 li...

83 E Add it io n a l In fo rm at io n CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery Pack Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. Power/Others Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC Power consumption (AF on) 2.4W (using viewfinder), 2.5 W (using LC...

84 Index 16:9 (Widescreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . 75Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 80Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Audio output channel . . . . ...