Canon MD216 Push the joystick toward / to begin the playback, During the playback of a scene

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Video

4Push the joystick ( ) toward / to begin the playback.

DURING PLAYBACK

5Push the joystick ( ) toward

/ again to pause the playback.

6Push the joystick ( ) toward to stop the playback.

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME

During the playback of a scene:

FUNC.

[ SPEAKER VOLUME]

Adjust ( ) the volume

FUNC.

Special Playback Modes1

•The sound from the built-in speaker will be muted when you close the LCD panel or while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the AV terminal.

•If you turn down the volume

completely, the icon will change to

.

NOTES

•You can display the date and time of the recording ( 34).

•To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop mode ( )

if left in playback pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the playback push the joystick ( ) toward / .

To enter most special playback modes you need to operate the buttons on the wireless controller2 ( 12). There is no sound during the special playback modes.

Special playback mode

Initial mode

Operation on the camcorder or on the wireless controller

Fast playback

Normal playback

: Push the joystick (

) toward

or

(

) toward

and hold it down.

: Press and hold

REW

or

FF

Reverse playback

Normal playback

: Press

1 frame reverse/advance

Playback pause

: Press

or

Frame-by-frame playback

Playback pause

: Press and hold

or

Slow playback

Normal or reverse

: Press

SLOW

playback

Double speed playback

Normal or reverse

: Press

playback

Return to normal playback

Special playback mode

: Push the joystick (

) toward

/

.

: Press

PLAY

1During some special playback modes you may notice some anomalies (blocky video

artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.

2The wireless controller is included only with the .

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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 ProgramsPC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings Connecting to a TV or VCRConnecting to a Computer 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 Playing Movies Screen DisplaysRecording Movies Record StopRewind PlaybackCharging the Battery Pack Getting StartedTo Remove the Battery Pack Once the Battery is Fully ChargedDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder 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 optionWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record Quick Start FunctionPress Quick Start firmly 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 OFF12bit Audio Recording ModeUsing an External Microphone 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 optionTo Activate AN Effect While recording or in record pause mode During playbackTo Fade OUT 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 PlayVariable 500, 1/1000, 1/2000Camera Wide TV VCR SetupSTD Play OFF NormalOFF System Setup OFF Power SaveOFF OffplaybkDATE/TIME Setup Zone DSTDATE/TIME Date Format Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AMRecording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Recording Playback List of Messages in alphabetical orderRemove the Cassette Handling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure About the battery terminal coverCassette 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-2LWENB-2LH Optional AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger LCDPage System SpecificationsMD245/MD225 Input/Output Terminals Power/Others CA-590E Compact Power AdapterBP-2L5 Battery Pack Night recording program IndexGrip belt Zero set memory* Zoom Onscreen display selectionQuick Start function Canon Europa N.V