Canon MD 205 Basic Operation Camcorder, Operating Modes, Joystick and Joystick Guide

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Basic Operation of the

Camcorder

Operating Modes

The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the position of the

switch. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating

mode shown and indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is available in both operating modes.

Joystick and Joystick Guide

Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus.

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. On menu screens, this is indicated by the icon .

The joystick can also be used in combination with the joystick guide to operate additional functions. Press ( ) to display/hide the joystick guide (when recording, the joystick guide will appear only when the mode switch is set to ). The functions that appear on the joystick guide will change depending on the operating mode.

Operating mode

switch Icon display

Operation

Recording movies.

Playing movies.

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Contents PAL Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions Cleaning the Video HeadsImportant Usage Instructions Table of contents Special Scene Recording Programs Basic RecordingBasic Playback Advanced FunctionConnecting to a Computer Connecting to a TV or VCRPC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings General Information Appendix Menu Options ListsTrouble? 63 Do’s and Don’tsConventions Used in this Manual About this ManualSupplied Accessories Left side view Right side view Front view Components GuideBack view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D85 Recording Movies Screen DisplaysPlaying Movies Playback RecordStop RewindGetting Started Charging the Battery PackDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Once the Battery is Fully ChargedTo Remove the Battery Pack Battery life of the backup battery is Installing the Backup BatteryPreparing the Wireless Controller Only and Accessories Insert the battery holderWhen YOU Mount the Camcorder on a Tripod Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo USE the Wireless Controller OFF 57. Otherwise, replace the batteryJoystick and Joystick Guide Operating modeBasic Operation Camcorder Operating ModesMenu items not available will appear grayed out Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Selecting an Option from the Setup MenusDesired language Display SETUP/ LanguageAbbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual MenuChanging the Time Zone First Time SettingsMenu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Desired time zone Changing the LanguageGetting Ready to Start Recording Setting the Date and TimeOpening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Open the date and time setup screenLCD Backlight Menu Display Setup Backlight Desired optionPress the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with Logo Insert the cassettePress Start/Stop to begin recording When YOU have Finished RecordingBasic Recording Shooting VideoWhen recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Selecting the Zoom Type Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital ZoomZoom Type Desired option Camera SetupMenu Camera Setup Zoom Speed Desired option Using the ZoomPress Quick Start firmly Quick Start FunctionWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record EXP Focus During the playback of a scene Speaker VolumeAdjust the volume Push the joystick toward / to begin the playbackIf you marked the zero memory While recording, set Press or on the wireless controllerReturning to a Pre-marked Position Locating the Beginning of a Recording DateEND Search Execute Display SetupLocating the End of the Last Scene On-Screen Displays Data CodeProgram AE Desired recording program Mode switchAdvanced Functions Special Scene Recording ProgramsBeach Shutter Desired shutter Speed Func Shutter speed guidelines Select the shutter speed from the setup menusFlexible Recording Changing the Shutter Speed Press Func Select the Program AE recording programLCD Light OFF Self TimerActivate the self timer LCD Video LightUsing an External Microphone Audio Recording Mode12bit Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Audio SetupAudio Playback Modes Selecting the Audio ChannelIt toward for a closer focal distance Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as necessary Push the joystick toward Back to save the focus adjustmentWhite Balance Manual Exposure AdjustmentMode switch except for Fireworks recording program Adjust the brightness of the image as requiredImage Effect OFF Desired option Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuImage Effects Auto Desired optionEffect OFF Desired option Mode switch OptionsSetting Digital EffectsTo Fade OUT While recording or in record pause mode During playbackTo Activate AN Effect AV Terminal Connecting to a TV or VCRAttaching the Ferrite Core Camcorder of the STV-250N Stereo Video CableConnection Diagrams Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Playback on a TV ScreenAudio DUB. and appear Locate the point where you want to start dubbing audioAudio Dubbing Start playback and immediately press PausePress Stop to stop dubbing LP mode or 16bit audioTo Select the Audio Track for Playback PC Connection Diagram Connecting to a ComputerEquipment and System Requirements Connecting Start the computerSet the camcorder to mode Transferring Video RecordingsCamera Play Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists Press To searchCamera 500, 1/1000, 1/2000Variable STD Play VCR SetupWide TV OFF NormalOFF Offplaybk System SetupOFF Power Save OFFY 1.JAN.2008 1200 AM DATE/TIME SetupZone DST DATE/TIME Date FormatPower Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Recording List of Messages in alphabetical order PlaybackRemove the Cassette Camcorder Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with careCassette About the battery terminal coverProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Storage Maintenance/OthersLithium Button Battery CleaningResuming USE When Condensation is DetectedCondensation To Avoid CondensationTrademark Acknowledgements Using the Camcorder AbroadCB-2LWE System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Optional AccessoriesNB-2LH LCD CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerPage MD245/MD225 SpecificationsSystem Input/Output Terminals BP-2L5 Battery Pack CA-590E Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Grip belt IndexNight recording program Quick Start function Onscreen display selectionZero set memory* Zoom Canon Europa N.V