Canon MD 205 Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual, Display SETUP/ Language

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1Press FUNC. .

2Select () the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus.

3Select () the desired menu from the left side column and press

( ).

The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen and under it the list of settings.

4Select () the setting you want to change and press ( ).

An orange frame will indicate the menu item currently selected. Menu items not available will appear grayed out.

To return to the menu selection

screen, select ( ) [ RETURN] and press ( ).

5Select () the desired option and press ( ) to save the setting.

6 Press FUNC. .

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

NOTES

Instead of steps 1 and 2, you can also keep FUNC. pressed down for more than 1 second to open the setup menus screen directly.

Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual

In this manual, the arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. Below is an example of changing a setting using the setup menus.

FUNC.

[ MENU]

[ DISPLAY SETUP/ ] [LANGUAGE]

Desired language

FUNC.

For selections in the FUNC. menu, the abbreviated form will always show the initial default value. In recording mode, its icon will appear on the left side column when you first open the menu. If the setting was changed, the icon of the currently selected option will appear instead.

FUNC.

[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] Desired image effect

FUNC.

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Contents PAL Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions Cleaning the Video HeadsImportant Usage Instructions Table of contents Basic Playback Basic RecordingAdvanced Function Special Scene Recording ProgramsConnecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings Trouble? Appendix Menu Options Lists63 Do’s and Don’ts General InformationConventions 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 Screen Displays Recording MoviesPlaying Movies Stop RecordRewind PlaybackGetting Started Charging the Battery PackOnce the Battery is Fully Charged Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorderTo Remove the Battery Pack Preparing the Wireless Controller Only and Accessories Installing the Backup BatteryInsert the battery holder Battery life of the backup battery isTo USE the Wireless Controller Accessories Fasten the grip beltOFF 57. Otherwise, replace the battery When YOU Mount the Camcorder on a TripodBasic Operation Camcorder Operating modeOperating Modes Joystick and Joystick GuidePress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Using the MenusSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Menu items not available will appear grayed outAbbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual Display SETUP/ LanguageMenu Desired languageMenu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Desired time zone First Time SettingsChanging the Language Changing the Time ZoneOpening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Setting the Date and TimeOpen the date and time setup screen Getting Ready to Start RecordingLCD Backlight Menu Display Setup Backlight Desired optionUse only videocassettes marked with Logo Inserting and Removing a TapeInsert the cassette Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicksBasic Recording When YOU have Finished RecordingShooting Video Press Start/Stop to begin recordingWhen recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Selecting the Zoom Type Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital ZoomMenu Camera Setup Zoom Speed Desired option Camera SetupUsing the Zoom Zoom Type Desired optionQuick Start Function Press Quick Start firmlyWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record EXP Focus Adjust the volume Speaker VolumePush the joystick toward / to begin the playback During the playback of a sceneReturning to a Pre-marked Position Press or on the wireless controllerLocating the Beginning of a Recording Date If you marked the zero memory While recording, setLocating the End of the Last Scene Display SetupOn-Screen Displays Data Code END Search ExecuteAdvanced Functions Mode switchSpecial Scene Recording Programs Program AE Desired recording programBeach Flexible Recording Changing the Shutter Speed Select the shutter speed from the setup menusPress Func Select the Program AE recording program Shutter Desired shutter Speed Func Shutter speed guidelinesActivate the self timer Self TimerLCD Video Light LCD Light OFFAudio Recording Mode Using an External Microphone12bit Audio Playback Modes Audio SetupSelecting the Audio Channel Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed AudioAdjust the focus as necessary Manual Focus AdjustmentPush the joystick toward Back to save the focus adjustment It toward for a closer focal distanceMode switch except for Fireworks recording program Manual Exposure AdjustmentAdjust the brightness of the image as required White BalanceImage Effects Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuAuto Desired option Image Effect OFF Desired optionSetting Mode switch OptionsDigital Effects Effect OFF Desired optionWhile recording or in record pause mode During playback To Fade OUTTo Activate AN Effect Attaching the Ferrite Core Connecting to a TV or VCRCamcorder of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable AV TerminalConnection Diagrams Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Playback on a TV ScreenAudio Dubbing Locate the point where you want to start dubbing audioStart playback and immediately press Pause Audio DUB. and appearLP mode or 16bit audio Press Stop to stop dubbingTo Select the Audio Track for Playback PC Connection Diagram Connecting to a ComputerSet the camcorder to mode Connecting Start the computerTransferring Video Recordings Equipment and System RequirementsAppendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting optionsPress To search Camera Play500, 1/1000, 1/2000 CameraVariable VCR Setup STD PlayWide TV Normal OFFOFF OFF Power Save System SetupOFF OffplaybkZone DST DATE/TIME SetupDATE/TIME Date Format Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AMTroubleshooting Power SourceRecording/Playback Recording List of Messages in alphabetical order PlaybackRemove the Cassette Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderAbout the battery terminal cover CassetteProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Lithium Button Battery Maintenance/OthersCleaning StorageCondensation When Condensation is DetectedTo Avoid Condensation Resuming USETrademark Acknowledgements Using the Camcorder AbroadCB-2LWE System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaOptional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedNB-2LH LCD CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerPage Specifications MD245/MD225System Input/Output Terminals CA-590E Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery PackPower/Others Index Grip beltNight recording program Onscreen display selection Quick Start functionZero set memory* Zoom Canon Europa N.V