Canon MD 205 instruction manual Using the Menus, Menu items not available will appear grayed out

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Preparations

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button

(FUNC. ).

For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 53).

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

1 Press FUNC. .

2Select () the icon of the function you want to change from the left side column.

Menu items not available will appear grayed out.

3Select () the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar.

The selected option will be highlighted in light blue. Menu items not available will appear grayed out.

With some settings you will need to make further selections and/or

press ( ). Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen (such as the joystick icon , small arrows, etc.).

4Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu.

You can press FUNC. to close the menu at any time.

Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus

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Contents PAL Cleaning the Video Heads Video heads may become dirty under the following conditionsImportant Usage Instructions Table of contents Basic Recording Basic PlaybackAdvanced Function Special Scene Recording ProgramsPC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings Connecting to a TV or VCRConnecting to a Computer Appendix Menu Options Lists Trouble?63 Do’s and Don’ts General InformationAbout this Manual Conventions Used in this ManualSupplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front viewBack view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D85 Playing Movies Screen DisplaysRecording Movies Record StopRewind PlaybackCharging the Battery Pack Getting StartedTo Remove the Battery Pack Once the Battery is Fully ChargedDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Wireless Controller Only and AccessoriesInsert the battery holder Battery life of the backup battery isAccessories Fasten the grip belt To USE the Wireless ControllerOFF 57. Otherwise, replace the battery When YOU Mount the Camcorder on a TripodOperating mode Basic Operation CamcorderOperating Modes Joystick and Joystick GuideUsing the Menus Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Menu items not available will appear grayed outDisplay SETUP/ Language Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this ManualMenu Desired languageFirst Time Settings Menu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Desired time zoneChanging the Language Changing the Time ZoneSetting the Date and Time Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD ScreenOpen the date and time setup screen Getting Ready to Start RecordingMenu Display Setup Backlight Desired option LCD BacklightInserting and Removing a Tape Use only videocassettes marked with LogoInsert the cassette Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicksWhen YOU have Finished Recording Basic RecordingShooting Video Press Start/Stop to begin recordingWhen recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Selecting the Zoom TypeCamera Setup Menu Camera Setup Zoom Speed Desired optionUsing the Zoom Zoom Type Desired optionWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record Quick Start FunctionPress Quick Start firmly EXP Focus Speaker Volume Adjust the volumePush the joystick toward / to begin the playback During the playback of a scenePress or on the wireless controller Returning to a Pre-marked PositionLocating the Beginning of a Recording Date If you marked the zero memory While recording, setDisplay Setup Locating the End of the Last SceneOn-Screen Displays Data Code END Search ExecuteMode switch Advanced FunctionsSpecial Scene Recording Programs Program AE Desired recording programBeach Select the shutter speed from the setup menus Flexible Recording Changing the Shutter SpeedPress Func Select the Program AE recording program Shutter Desired shutter Speed Func Shutter speed guidelinesSelf Timer Activate the self timerLCD Video Light LCD Light OFF12bit Audio Recording ModeUsing an External Microphone Audio Setup Audio Playback ModesSelecting the Audio Channel Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed AudioManual Focus Adjustment Adjust the focus as necessaryPush the joystick toward Back to save the focus adjustment It toward for a closer focal distanceManual Exposure Adjustment Mode switch except for Fireworks recording programAdjust the brightness of the image as required White BalancePress FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu Image EffectsAuto Desired option Image Effect OFF Desired optionMode switch Options SettingDigital Effects Effect OFF Desired optionTo Activate AN Effect While recording or in record pause mode During playbackTo Fade OUT Connecting to a TV or VCR Attaching the Ferrite CoreCamcorder of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable AV TerminalConnection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video RecorderLocate the point where you want to start dubbing audio Audio DubbingStart playback and immediately press Pause Audio DUB. and appearTo Select the Audio Track for Playback LP mode or 16bit audioPress Stop to stop dubbing Connecting to a Computer PC Connection DiagramConnecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeTransferring Video Recordings Equipment and System RequirementsMenu item Setting options Appendix Menu Options ListsPress To search Camera PlayVariable 500, 1/1000, 1/2000Camera Wide TV VCR SetupSTD Play OFF NormalOFF System Setup OFF Power SaveOFF OffplaybkDATE/TIME Setup Zone DSTDATE/TIME Date Format Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AMRecording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Recording Playback List of Messages in alphabetical orderRemove the Cassette Handling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure About the battery terminal coverCassette Maintenance/Others Lithium Button BatteryCleaning StorageWhen Condensation is Detected CondensationTo Avoid Condensation Resuming USEUsing the Camcorder Abroad Trademark AcknowledgementsSystem Diagram Availability differs from area to area CB-2LWENB-2LH Optional AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger LCDPage System SpecificationsMD245/MD225 Input/Output Terminals Power/Others CA-590E Compact Power AdapterBP-2L5 Battery Pack Night recording program IndexGrip belt Zero set memory* Zoom Onscreen display selectionQuick Start function Canon Europa N.V