Canon MD216, MD205, MD215, MD235 LCD Backlight, Menu Display Setup Backlight Desired option

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Preparations

the LCD screen simultaneously. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases:

•When you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.

• To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front.

Subject can monitor the

LCD screen

NOTES

About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

LCD Backlight

You can set the brightness of the LCD screen to normal or bright.

FUNC.

( 20)

FUNC.

[ MENU]

[ DISPLAY SETUP/ ]

[BACKLIGHT] Desired option

FUNC.

NOTES

•This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen.

•Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.

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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 appearPress Stop to stop dubbing To Select the Audio Track for PlaybackConnecting 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