Canon MD101, MD111, MD110, MD120 Camera Setup Shutter, FUNC. Desired option Recording Programs

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: Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs

Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to set the shutter speed or select one of the special scene recording programs.

POINTS TO CHECK

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Mode switch:

FUNC.

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	FUNC.	Icon of the currently selected
	FUNC.	Recording Program
		Recording Program

FUNC. Desired option

TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED IN THE

[PROGRAM AE] RECORDING PROGRAM

FUNC. MENU

CAMERA SETUP

SHUTTER

FUNC. Desired option

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Shutter speed guidelines

1/50

For general recordings.

1/120

For recording indoor sports scenes.

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000

For recording from within a car or train, or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters.

1/2000

For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days.

Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed – “ 250” indicates a shutter speed of 1/250, etc.

NOTES

	Do not change the position of the mode
	switch while recording as the brightness of the
	image may change abruptly.
	image may change abruptly.	Advanced
	case, select a different value.	Advanced
	[ PROGRAM AE]
	- When setting the shutter speed, the number
	displayed will flash if the value selected is not
	appropriate for the recording conditions. In such	Functions
	- The image may flicker when recording with	Functions
	- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places,
	you can obtain a brighter image, but the image
	quality may be lower, and the autofocus may
	not work well.
	high shutter speeds.

- The shutter speed resets to [ AUTO] when

you set the mode switch to or change the recording program.

[ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/ [ SNOW]

-The picture may not appear smooth during playback.

[ PORTRAIT]

-The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T).

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Contents PAL Cleaning the Video Heads Introduction Important Usage InstructionsTable of contents Other Functions Connecting to a TV or VCRConnecting to a Computer Audio Recording and PlaybackConventions Used in the Manual About this ManualAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About the Operating Modes Operating Mode Switch Icon Display OperationTrademark Acknowledgements Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied AccessoriesLeft side view Right Side View Front view Components GuideBack view Top view Bottom view Recording Playback Screen DisplaysRecording reminder Remaining battery chargeBackup battery warning Remaining tapeGetting Started Charging the Battery PackGetting Started Installing the Backup Battery Preparations Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with the logo Insert the cassetteTurn on the camcorder Adjusting the LCD ScreenAdjust the viewfinder Preparing the CamcorderSelecting a FUNC. Menu Option Using the MenusLCD Backlight Press Func Select the icon and press Selecting an Option from the Setup MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Select the setting you want to change and pressChanging the Language First Time SettingsChanging the Time Zone Press to start the clock Press FUNC. to close the menu Setting the Date and TimeDATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2007 1200 AMPush the joystick momentarily Towards and release it Set the mode switch toRecording Recording MoviesMalfunction ZoomingPush the joystick towards / to begin the playback Press Func Select Speaker Volume and adjust the volumePlayback Playing Back MoviesMove the zoom lever toward T Stop the playback before using this functionMagnifying the Playback Image Locating the End of the Last SceneEffect OFF, Fader Setup menusMenu Options Lists FUNC. MenuCompensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake Mode switch ON, OFFOnly 90x up to VARIABLE, Speed 3, Speed 2, SpeedAdvanced Functions Reset to STEREO1L/L, R/R STEREO2 MIX/FIXED MIX/VAR Levelgry Gridwht Gridgry When set to OFF LevelwhtY 1.JAN.2007 1200 AM High VolumeLanguage Set a Language Set BEasy Recording Using the Recording ProgramsBeach Shutter speed guidelines Camera Setup ShutterFUNC. Desired option FUNC. Desired option Recording ProgramsPush the joystick towards EXP Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and ColorMode switch except for Fireworks recording program Adjust the brightness of the image as requiredPush the joystick towards Back to save the focus adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the zoom Adjust the focus as necessaryOptions White BalanceImage Effects Audio Recording ModeAudio Setup Audio Mode Audio Recording PlaybackSelecting the Audio Channel Left channel only stereo / Main signal only bilingualAudio Setup Output CH Audio Playback ModesOther Functions Self TimerData Code Effect Effects SettingDigital Effects Fader FadersApplying Press D.EFFECTS to activate the fader/effect AV Terminal DV Terminal Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams Connecting to a TV or VCRDV IEEE1394 output External ConnectionsPlayback Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR ConnectingRecording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder RecordingConcerning Copyright Digital Video DubbingDubbing Load a blank cassette in this camcorderCopyright Signals PC Connection Diagrams Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to a Computer Transferring Video Recordings Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeEquipment and System Requirements Recording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Trouble?SET the Time ZONE, Date Editing List of MessagesInput Signal not Camcorder Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with careProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Lithium Button BatteryAbout the battery terminal cover CassetteCleaning the Camcorder Maintenance/OthersStorage 54 Do’s and Don’ts CondensationCondensation may form in the following cases Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen General Information System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaUse the battery charger for charging the battery packs Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CB-2LWE Battery ChargerWS-20 Wrist Strap Shoulder StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Input/Output Terminals SpecificationsMD120/MD111/MD110/MD101 SystemBP-2L5 Battery Pack CA-590E Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Second auto date IndexOnly Canon INC