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Manual Focus Adjustment

Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.

Reflective surfaces

Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines

Fast moving subjects

Through wet windows

Night scenes

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POINTS TO CHECK

Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.

Mode switch:

BACK

FOCUS

1If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press ( ) to display it.

2Push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] to activate the manual focus.

[FOCUS] on the joystick guide will be displayed in light blue and “MF” appears on the screen.

3Adjust ( ) the focus as necessary.

Push the joystick ( ) toward for a farther focal distance or push

it ( ) toward for a closer focal distance.

Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus.

4Push the joystick ( ) toward [BACK] to save the focus adjustment.

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks.

POINTS TO CHECK

Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.

Mode switch:

BACK

FOCUS

1Keep the joystick pushed ( ) toward [FOCUS] for more than 2 seconds.

appears.

Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus.

If you operate the zoom or the

joystick ( ), changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode.

2Push the joystick ( ) toward [BACK] to save the focus adjustment.

NOTES

The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode switch

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 ProgramsPC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings Connecting to a TV or VCRConnecting to a Computer 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 Playing Movies Screen DisplaysRecording Movies Stop RecordRewind PlaybackGetting Started Charging the Battery PackTo Remove the Battery Pack Once the Battery is Fully ChargedDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder 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 optionWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record Quick Start FunctionPress Quick Start firmly 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 OFF12bit Audio Recording ModeUsing an External Microphone 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 Activate AN Effect While recording or in record pause mode During playbackTo Fade OUT 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 PlayVariable 500, 1/1000, 1/2000Camera Wide TV VCR SetupSTD Play OFF NormalOFF OFF Power Save System SetupOFF OffplaybkZone DST DATE/TIME SetupDATE/TIME Date Format Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AMRecording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Recording List of Messages in alphabetical order PlaybackRemove the Cassette Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure About the battery terminal coverCassette 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 areaNB-2LH Optional AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended LCD CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerPage 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