Canon MD215, MD216, MD205, MD235 instruction manual CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger, Lcd

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Additional Information

Recording and Playback Times

The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.

Battery Pack

BP-2L5

NB-2LH

BP-2L14

Screen Used

Viewfinder

LCD

Viewfinder

LCD

Viewfinder

LCD


Maximum Recording Time	90 min.	85 min.	125 min.	120 min.	270 min.	260 min.

Typical Recording Time*	45 min.	45 min.	65 min.	60 min.	145 min.	140 min.

Playback Time	–	110 min.	–	145 min.	–	315 min.


Maximum Recording Time	95 min.	95 min.	135 min.	125 min.	300 min.	280 min.

Typical Recording Time*	55 min.	50 min.	55 min.	50 min.	155 min.	150 min.

Playback Time	–	105 min.	–	145 min.	–	310 min.

*Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.

CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger

Use the car battery charger to charge battery packs on the move. The car battery cable plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter and runs off a 12-24 V DC negative ground battery.

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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 Computer Connecting to a TV or VCRPC 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 Recording Movies Screen DisplaysPlaying Movies Rewind RecordStop PlaybackCharging the Battery Pack Getting StartedDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Once the Battery is Fully ChargedTo 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 optionPress Quick Start firmly Quick Start FunctionWithin 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 OFFUsing an External Microphone Audio Recording Mode12bit 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 optionTo Fade OUT While recording or in record pause mode During playbackTo 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 PlayCamera 500, 1/1000, 1/2000Variable STD Play VCR SetupWide TV OFF NormalOFF OFF System SetupOFF Power Save OffplaybkDATE/TIME Date Format DATE/TIME SetupZone DST Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AMPower Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Recording Playback List of Messages in alphabetical orderRemove the Cassette Treat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack CamcorderCassette About the battery terminal coverProtecting 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-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