Canon MD111, MD110, MD120, MD101 instruction manual SET the Time ZONE, Date

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48 Trouble?

Problem

 

 

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video noise appears on the TV

When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located,

screen.

keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the

 

 

 

power or antenna cables of the TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tape stops during record

To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter

pause or playback pause.

the stop mode (

 

) if left in playback pause (

) or record

 

 

 

 

 

 

pause (

) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the

 

 

 

operation press

Start/Stop (when recording) or push the joystick

 

 

 

( ) towards /

 

(during playback).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image will not appear on the

Set the camcorder to

 

 

.

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screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE

Set the time zone, date and time.

19

AND TIME” appears on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date

14

screen.

and time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pressing the start/stop button

Set the camcorder to

 

 

.

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will not start recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load a cassette.

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape reached the end (“

END” appears on the screen).

15

 

Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cassette is protected (“

” flashes on the screen). Change the

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position of the protect switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camcorder will not focus.

Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually.

33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are using the viewfinder, adjust it with the dioptric

16

 

adjustment lever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.

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Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound is distorted.

When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or

 

concerts), sound may become distorted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewfinder picture is blurred.

Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever.

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Playback

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During playback there is video

Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.

2

noise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pressing the playback button

Load a cassette.

 

 

 

15

does not start playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set the camcorder to

 

 

.

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape reached the end (“

END” appears on the screen).

15

 

Rewind the tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents PAL Cleaning the Video Heads Important Usage Instructions IntroductionTable of contents Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a ComputerAudio Recording and Playback Other FunctionsAbout this Manual Conventions Used in the ManualAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide Operating Mode Switch Icon Display Operation About the Operating ModesTrademark Acknowledgements Supplied Accessories Getting to Know the CamcorderComponents Guide Left side view Right Side View Front viewBack view Top view Bottom view Screen Displays Recording PlaybackRemaining battery charge Backup battery warningRemaining tape Recording reminderCharging the Battery Pack Getting StartedGetting Started Installing the Backup Battery Inserting and Removing a Tape Use only videocassettes marked with the logoInsert the cassette PreparationsAdjusting the LCD Screen Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Turn on the camcorderUsing the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu OptionLCD Backlight Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuSelect the setting you want to change and press Press Func Select the icon and pressFirst Time Settings Changing the LanguageChanging the Time Zone Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME SetupDATE/TIME 1.JAN.2007 1200 AM Press to start the clock Press FUNC. to close the menuSet the mode switch to RecordingRecording Movies Push the joystick momentarily Towards and release itZooming MalfunctionPress Func Select Speaker Volume and adjust the volume PlaybackPlaying Back Movies Push the joystick towards / to begin the playbackStop the playback before using this function Magnifying the Playback ImageLocating the End of the Last Scene Move the zoom lever toward TSetup menus Menu Options ListsFUNC. Menu Effect OFF, FaderMode switch ON, OFF Only 90x up toVARIABLE, Speed 3, Speed 2, Speed Compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shakeReset to STEREO1 L/L, R/RSTEREO2 MIX/FIXED MIX/VAR Advanced FunctionsWhen set to OFFLevelwht Levelgry Gridwht GridgryHigh Volume Language Set aLanguage Set B Y 1.JAN.2007 1200 AMUsing the Recording Programs Easy RecordingBeach Camera Setup Shutter FUNC. Desired optionFUNC. Desired option Recording Programs Shutter speed guidelinesAdjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and Color Mode switch except for Fireworks recording programAdjust the brightness of the image as required Push the joystick towards EXPManual Focus Adjustment Adjust the zoomAdjust the focus as necessary Push the joystick towards Back to save the focus adjustmentWhite Balance OptionsAudio Recording Mode Audio Setup Audio ModeAudio Recording Playback Image EffectsLeft channel only stereo / Main signal only bilingual Audio Setup Output CHAudio Playback Modes Selecting the Audio ChannelSelf Timer Other FunctionsData Code Setting Digital EffectsFader Faders Effect EffectsApplying Press D.EFFECTS to activate the fader/effect Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection DiagramsConnecting to a TV or VCR AV Terminal DV TerminalExternal Connections DV IEEE1394 outputConnecting Recording to a VCR or Digital Video RecorderRecording Playback Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCRDigital Video Dubbing DubbingLoad a blank cassette in this camcorder Concerning CopyrightCopyright Signals Connecting to a Computer PC Connection DiagramsConnecting to a Computer Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to mode Transferring Video RecordingsEquipment and System Requirements Troubleshooting Power SourceTrouble? Recording/PlaybackSET the Time ZONE, Date List of Messages EditingInput Signal not Handling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderLithium Button Battery About the battery terminal coverCassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureMaintenance/Others Cleaning the CamcorderStorage Condensation 54 Do’s and Don’tsCondensation may form in the following cases Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area General InformationOptional Accessories Battery PacksCB-2LWE Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packsShoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Specifications MD120/MD111/MD110/MD101System Input/Output TerminalsCA-590E Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery PackPower/Others Index Second auto dateOnly Canon INC

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