Canon MD 205 instruction manual Recording

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flashes on the screen.

- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 15).

flashes on the screen.

- Condensation is detected. Refer to Condensation ( 66).

“REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears on the screen. - Remove the cassette and reinsert it ( 25).

The wireless controller will not work.

-Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON] ( 57).

-The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted. Replace the battery ( 17).

Video noise appears on screen.

-When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located, keep a distance between the camcorder and the plasma TV.

Video noise appears on the TV screen.

-When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV.

The tape stops during record pause or playback pause.

- To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in playback pause

( ) or record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the operation press Start/Stop (when recording) or push the joystick ( ) toward / (during playback).

Recording

Image will not appear on the screen.

- Set the camcorder to ( 26).

“SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME” appears on the screen.

-Set the time zone, date and time ( 22).

-Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date and time ( 17).

Pressing Start/Stop will not start recording.

-Set the camcorder to ( 26).

-Load a cassette ( 25).

-Tape reached the end (“ END” appears on the screen). Rewind the tape or replace the cassette (

-Cassette is protected ( flashes on the screen). Change the position of the protect switch ( 64).

25).

Camcorder will not focus.

-Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually ( 41).

-If you are using the viewfinder, adjust it with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 28).

-Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 65). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.

Sound is distorted.

- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or concerts), sound may become distorted.

Viewfinder picture is blurred.

- Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 28).

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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 ProgramsConnecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings 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 Screen Displays Recording MoviesPlaying Movies Record StopRewind PlaybackCharging the Battery Pack Getting StartedOnce the Battery is Fully Charged Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorderTo Remove the Battery Pack 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 optionQuick Start Function Press Quick Start firmlyWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record 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 OFFAudio Recording Mode Using an External Microphone12bit 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 optionWhile recording or in record pause mode During playback To Fade OUTTo Activate AN Effect 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 appearLP mode or 16bit audio Press Stop to stop dubbingTo Select the Audio Track for Playback 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 Play500, 1/1000, 1/2000 CameraVariable VCR Setup STD PlayWide TV Normal OFFOFF System Setup OFF Power SaveOFF OffplaybkDATE/TIME Setup Zone DSTDATE/TIME Date Format Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AMTroubleshooting Power SourceRecording/Playback Recording Playback List of Messages in alphabetical orderRemove the Cassette Handling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderAbout the battery terminal cover CassetteProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure 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-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