Canon MD 205 instruction manual Connecting to a TV or VCR, Connecting to a Computer

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External Connections _______________________

46Connecting to a TV or VCR

47Connection Diagrams

48Playback on a TV Screen

48Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

49 Audio Dubbing

51Connecting to a Computer

51PC Connection Diagram

52Transferring Video Recordings

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Contents PAL Cleaning the Video Heads Video heads may become dirty under the following conditionsImportant Usage Instructions Table of contents Advanced Function Basic RecordingBasic Playback Special Scene Recording ProgramsConnecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings 63 Do’s and Don’ts Appendix Menu Options ListsTrouble? 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 Screen Displays Recording MoviesPlaying Movies Rewind RecordStop PlaybackCharging the Battery Pack Getting StartedOnce the Battery is Fully Charged Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorderTo Remove the Battery Pack Insert the battery holder Installing the Backup BatteryPreparing the Wireless Controller Only and Accessories Battery life of the backup battery isOFF 57. Otherwise, replace the battery Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo USE the Wireless Controller When YOU Mount the Camcorder on a TripodOperating Modes Operating modeBasic Operation Camcorder Joystick and Joystick GuideSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Menu items not available will appear grayed outMenu Display SETUP/ LanguageAbbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual Desired languageChanging the Language First Time SettingsMenu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Desired time zone Changing the Time ZoneOpen the date and time setup screen Setting the Date and TimeOpening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Getting Ready to Start RecordingMenu Display Setup Backlight Desired option LCD BacklightInsert the cassette Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with Logo Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicksShooting Video When YOU have Finished RecordingBasic Recording Press Start/Stop to begin recordingWhen recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Selecting the Zoom TypeUsing the Zoom Camera SetupMenu Camera Setup Zoom Speed Desired option Zoom Type Desired optionQuick Start Function Press Quick Start firmlyWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record EXP Focus Push the joystick toward / to begin the playback Speaker VolumeAdjust the volume During the playback of a sceneLocating the Beginning of a Recording Date Press or on the wireless controllerReturning to a Pre-marked Position If you marked the zero memory While recording, setOn-Screen Displays Data Code Display SetupLocating the End of the Last Scene END Search ExecuteSpecial Scene Recording Programs Mode switchAdvanced Functions Program AE Desired recording programBeach Press Func Select the Program AE recording program Select the shutter speed from the setup menusFlexible Recording Changing the Shutter Speed Shutter Desired shutter Speed Func Shutter speed guidelinesLCD Video Light Self TimerActivate the self timer LCD Light OFFAudio Recording Mode Using an External Microphone12bit Selecting the Audio Channel Audio SetupAudio Playback Modes Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed AudioPush the joystick toward Back to save the focus adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as necessary It toward for a closer focal distanceAdjust the brightness of the image as required Manual Exposure AdjustmentMode switch except for Fireworks recording program White BalanceAuto Desired option Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuImage Effects Image Effect OFF Desired optionDigital Effects Mode switch OptionsSetting Effect OFF Desired optionWhile recording or in record pause mode During playback To Fade OUTTo Activate AN Effect Camcorder of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Connecting to a TV or VCRAttaching the Ferrite Core AV TerminalConnection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video RecorderStart playback and immediately press Pause Locate the point where you want to start dubbing audioAudio Dubbing Audio DUB. and appearLP mode or 16bit audio Press Stop to stop dubbingTo Select the Audio Track for Playback Connecting to a Computer PC Connection DiagramTransferring Video Recordings Connecting Start the computerSet the camcorder to mode Equipment and System RequirementsPress To search Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists Camera Play500, 1/1000, 1/2000 CameraVariable VCR Setup STD PlayWide TV Normal OFFOFF OFF System SetupOFF Power Save OffplaybkDATE/TIME Date Format DATE/TIME SetupZone DST Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AMTroubleshooting Power SourceRecording/Playback Recording Playback List of Messages in alphabetical orderRemove the Cassette Treat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack CamcorderAbout the battery terminal cover CassetteProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Cleaning Maintenance/OthersLithium Button Battery StorageTo Avoid Condensation When Condensation is DetectedCondensation Resuming USEUsing the Camcorder Abroad Trademark AcknowledgementsSystem Diagram Availability differs from area to area CB-2LWEOptional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedNB-2LH CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger LCDPage 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