Canon MD215, MD216, MD205, MD235 instruction manual Manual Exposure Adjustment, White Balance, Auto

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Video

Manual Exposure Adjustment

At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure.

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POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch: (except for the

[ FIREWORKS] recording program).

EXP

BACK

1If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press ( ) to display it.

2Push the joystick ( ) toward [EXP].

[EXP] on the joystick guide changes to light blue and the exposure

adjustment indicator and the neutral value “±0” appear on the screen.

3Adjust () the brightness of the image as required.

The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture.

Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [EXP] again will return the camcorder to automatic exposure.

4Push the joystick ( ) toward [BACK] to lock and save the exposure setting.

If you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change.

White Balance

The white balance function helps you accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings.

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POINTS TO CHECK

Recording program: [

PROGRAM AE]

Options

 Default value

[ AUTO]

 

Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. Use this setting for outdoor scenes.

[ DAYLIGHT]

For recording outdoors on a bright day.

[ TUNGSTEN]

For recording under tungsten and tungsten type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

[ SET]

Use the custom white balance setting to make white objects appear white under colored lighting.

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Contents PAL Cleaning the Video Heads Video heads may become dirty under the following conditionsImportant Usage Instructions Table of contents Advanced Function Basic RecordingBasic Playback Special Scene Recording ProgramsConnecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings 63 Do’s and Don’ts Appendix Menu Options ListsTrouble? 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 Rewind RecordStop PlaybackCharging the Battery Pack Getting StartedOnce the Battery is Fully Charged Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorderTo Remove the Battery Pack Insert the battery holder Installing the Backup BatteryPreparing the Wireless Controller Only and Accessories Battery life of the backup battery isOFF 57. Otherwise, replace the battery Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo USE the Wireless Controller When YOU Mount the Camcorder on a TripodOperating Modes Operating modeBasic Operation Camcorder Joystick and Joystick GuideSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Menu items not available will appear grayed outMenu Display SETUP/ LanguageAbbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual Desired languageChanging the Language First Time SettingsMenu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Desired time zone Changing the Time ZoneOpen the date and time setup screen Setting the Date and TimeOpening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Getting Ready to Start RecordingMenu Display Setup Backlight Desired option LCD BacklightInsert the cassette Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with Logo Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicksShooting Video When YOU have Finished RecordingBasic Recording Press Start/Stop to begin recordingWhen recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Selecting the Zoom TypeUsing the Zoom Camera SetupMenu Camera Setup Zoom Speed Desired option Zoom Type Desired optionQuick Start Function Press Quick Start firmlyWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record EXP Focus Push the joystick toward / to begin the playback Speaker VolumeAdjust the volume During the playback of a sceneLocating the Beginning of a Recording Date Press or on the wireless controllerReturning to a Pre-marked Position If you marked the zero memory While recording, setOn-Screen Displays Data Code Display SetupLocating the End of the Last Scene END Search ExecuteSpecial Scene Recording Programs Mode switchAdvanced Functions Program AE Desired recording programBeach Press Func Select the Program AE recording program Select the shutter speed from the setup menusFlexible Recording Changing the Shutter Speed Shutter Desired shutter Speed Func Shutter speed guidelinesLCD Video Light Self TimerActivate the self timer LCD Light OFFAudio Recording Mode Using an External Microphone12bit Selecting the Audio Channel Audio SetupAudio Playback Modes Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed AudioPush the joystick toward Back to save the focus adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as necessary It toward for a closer focal distanceAdjust the brightness of the image as required Manual Exposure AdjustmentMode switch except for Fireworks recording program White BalanceAuto Desired option Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuImage Effects Image Effect OFF Desired optionDigital Effects Mode switch OptionsSetting Effect OFF Desired optionWhile recording or in record pause mode During playback To Fade OUTTo Activate AN Effect Camcorder of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Connecting to a TV or VCRAttaching the Ferrite Core AV TerminalConnection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video RecorderStart playback and immediately press Pause Locate the point where you want to start dubbing audioAudio Dubbing Audio DUB. and appearPress Stop to stop dubbing To Select the Audio Track for PlaybackConnecting to a Computer PC Connection DiagramTransferring Video Recordings Connecting Start the computerSet the camcorder to mode Equipment and System RequirementsPress To search Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists Camera Play500, 1/1000, 1/2000 CameraVariable VCR Setup STD PlayWide TV Normal OFFOFF OFF System SetupOFF Power Save OffplaybkDATE/TIME Date Format DATE/TIME SetupZone DST Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AMTroubleshooting Power SourceRecording/Playback Recording Playback List of Messages in alphabetical orderRemove the Cassette Treat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack CamcorderAbout the battery terminal cover CassetteProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Cleaning Maintenance/OthersLithium Button Battery StorageTo Avoid Condensation When Condensation is DetectedCondensation 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