Canon MD216, MD205, MD215, MD235 instruction manual Table of contents

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Introduction ______________________________

8About this Manual

9Getting to Know the Camcorder

9Supplied Accessories

10Components Guide

13Screen Displays

Preparations _____________________________

15 Getting Started

15Charging the Battery Pack

17Installing the Backup Battery

17Preparing the Wireless Controller ( only) and Accessories

19Basic Operation of the Camcorder

19Operating Modes

19Joystick and Joystick Guide

20Using the Menus

22 First Time Settings

22Changing the Language

22Changing the Time Zone

23Setting the Date and Time

23 Getting Ready to Start Recording

23Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen

25Inserting and Removing a Tape

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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 Computer Connecting to a TV or VCRPC 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 Recording Movies Screen DisplaysPlaying Movies Record StopRewind PlaybackCharging the Battery Pack Getting StartedDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Once the Battery is Fully ChargedTo 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 optionPress Quick Start firmly Quick Start FunctionWithin 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 OFFUsing an External Microphone Audio Recording Mode12bit 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 Fade OUT While recording or in record pause mode During playbackTo 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 PlayCamera 500, 1/1000, 1/2000Variable STD Play VCR SetupWide TV OFF NormalOFF System Setup OFF Power SaveOFF OffplaybkDATE/TIME Setup Zone DSTDATE/TIME Date Format Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AMPower Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Recording Playback List of Messages in alphabetical orderRemove the Cassette Handling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderCassette About the battery terminal coverProtecting 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-2LWEUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Optional AccessoriesNB-2LH CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger LCDPage 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