Canon MD235, MD216, MD205, MD215 instruction manual Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack

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Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.

For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on page 70.

Remove the battery terminal cover before attaching the battery

BATT. switch

1Turn off the camcorder.

2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

Press the battery pack lightly and slide it up until it clicks.

CHARGE indicator

DC IN terminal

3Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

4Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

5Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

•The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed.

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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 TV or VCR Connecting to a ComputerPC 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 Screen Displays Recording MoviesPlaying Movies Playback RecordStop RewindGetting Started Charging the Battery PackOnce the Battery is Fully Charged Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorderTo 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 ZoomQuick Start Function Press Quick Start firmlyWithin 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 LightAudio Recording Mode Using an External Microphone12bit 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 EffectsWhile recording or in record pause mode During playback To Fade OUTTo 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 PauseTo Select the Audio Track for Playback Press Stop to stop dubbingPC 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 search500, 1/1000, 1/2000 CameraVariable VCR Setup STD PlayWide TV Normal OFFOFF Offplaybk System SetupOFF Power Save OFFY 1.JAN.2008 1200 AM DATE/TIME SetupZone DST DATE/TIME Date FormatTroubleshooting Power SourceRecording/Playback Recording List of Messages in alphabetical order PlaybackRemove the Cassette Camcorder Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with careAbout the battery terminal cover CassetteProtecting 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 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