Canon MD205, MD216, MD215 Inserting and Removing a Tape, Use only videocassettes marked with Logo

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Inserting and Removing a Tape

Use only videocassettes marked with

the logo.

1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in the direction of the arrow and open the cassette compartment cover.

The cassette compartment opens automatically.

2Insert the cassette.

•Insert the cassette with the window facing the grip belt.

•To remove a cassette pull it straight out.

3Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks.

4Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover.

IMPORTANT

•Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted.

•Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.

NOTES

If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/

removed even if the switch is set

to .

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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 Computer Connecting to a TV or VCRPC 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 Recording Movies Screen DisplaysPlaying Movies Stop RecordRewind PlaybackGetting Started Charging the Battery PackDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Once the Battery is Fully ChargedTo 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 optionPress Quick Start firmly Quick Start FunctionWithin 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 OFFUsing an External Microphone Audio Recording Mode12bit 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 optionTo Fade OUT While recording or in record pause mode During playbackTo 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 appearTo Select the Audio Track for Playback Press Stop to stop dubbingPC 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 PlayCamera 500, 1/1000, 1/2000Variable STD Play VCR SetupWide TV OFF NormalOFF OFF Power Save System SetupOFF OffplaybkZone DST DATE/TIME SetupDATE/TIME Date Format Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AMPower Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Recording List of Messages in alphabetical order PlaybackRemove the Cassette Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderCassette About the battery terminal coverProtecting 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 areaUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Optional AccessoriesNB-2LH LCD CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerPage MD245/MD225 SpecificationsSystem Input/Output Terminals BP-2L5 Battery Pack CA-590E Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Grip belt IndexNight recording program Quick Start function Onscreen display selectionZero set memory* Zoom Canon Europa N.V