VCR Setup, STD Play, Wide TV | Canon MD235, MD216, MD205, MD215

•Since the screens on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3 aspect ratio will appear in the center of the screen with black sidebars.

•Playing back a widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the WSS system will automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 55).

VCR SETUP

Menu item

Setting options

CAMERA

PLAY

[REC MODE]	[	STD PLAY], [	LONG PLAY]	z	z
[TV TYPE]	[	NORMAL TV], [	WIDE TV]	z	z

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[REC MODE]: Select the video recording mode.

•Recording in LP mode extends the available recording time on the tape 1.5 times.

•Depending on the condition of the tape (long usage, imperfections, etc.) you may notice some video anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture when playing back recordings made in LP mode. We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings.

• Audio cannot be dubbed on tapes recorded in LP mode.

•If you make recordings in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, during playback you may notice some video anomalies in the picture at the point where the recording mode changes.

•When playing back in this camcorder tapes recorded in LP mode with other devices or vice versa, you may notice some anomalies in the playback picture or the sound may stop briefly.

[TV TYPE]: In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder. [NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.

[WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.

AUDIO SETUP

Menu item

Setting options

CAMERA

PLAY

[OUTPUT CH]	[	L/R], [	L/L], [		R/R]	–	z	40

[WIND SCREEN]	[	AUTO], [		OFF	]	z1	z2	–
[12bit AUDIO]	[	STEREO1], [		STEREO2],		–	z	40
	[	MIX/FIXED], [		MIX/VAR.]

[MIX BALANCE]						–	z	–
[MIX BALANCE]						–	z	–

[AUDIO MODE]	[	16bit], [		12bit]		z	–	39

1Option available only when the mode switch is set to .

2 Option available only when dubbing audio with the built-in microphone.

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Canon MD235, MD216, MD205, MD215 instruction manual VCR Setup, STD Play, Wide TV

Contents

PAL Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions Cleaning the Video Heads Important Usage Instructions Table of contents Special Scene Recording Programs Basic RecordingBasic Playback Advanced Function Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a TV or VCRPC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings General Information Appendix Menu Options ListsTrouble? 63 Do’s and Don’ts Conventions Used in this Manual About this Manual Supplied Accessories Left side view Right side view Front view Components Guide Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D85 Recording Movies Screen DisplaysPlaying Movies Playback RecordStop Rewind Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Once the Battery is Fully ChargedTo Remove the Battery Pack Battery life of the backup battery is Installing the Backup BatteryPreparing the Wireless Controller Only and Accessories Insert the battery holder When YOU Mount the Camcorder on a Tripod Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo USE the Wireless Controller OFF 57. Otherwise, replace the battery Joystick and Joystick Guide Operating modeBasic Operation Camcorder Operating Modes Menu items not available will appear grayed out Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Desired language Display SETUP/ LanguageAbbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual Menu Changing the Time Zone First Time SettingsMenu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Desired time zone Changing the Language Getting Ready to Start Recording Setting the Date and TimeOpening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Open the date and time setup screen LCD Backlight Menu Display Setup Backlight Desired option Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with Logo Insert the cassette Press Start/Stop to begin recording When YOU have Finished RecordingBasic Recording Shooting Video When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Selecting the Zoom Type Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Zoom Type Desired option Camera SetupMenu Camera Setup Zoom Speed Desired option Using the Zoom Press Quick Start firmly Quick Start FunctionWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record EXP Focus During the playback of a scene Speaker VolumeAdjust the volume Push the joystick toward / to begin the playback If you marked the zero memory While recording, set Press or on the wireless controllerReturning to a Pre-marked Position Locating the Beginning of a Recording Date END Search Execute Display SetupLocating the End of the Last Scene On-Screen Displays Data Code Program AE Desired recording program Mode switchAdvanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Beach Shutter Desired shutter Speed Func Shutter speed guidelines Select the shutter speed from the setup menusFlexible Recording Changing the Shutter Speed Press Func Select the Program AE recording program LCD Light OFF Self TimerActivate the self timer LCD Video Light Using an External Microphone Audio Recording Mode12bit Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Audio SetupAudio Playback Modes Selecting the Audio Channel It toward for a closer focal distance Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as necessary Push the joystick toward Back to save the focus adjustment White Balance Manual Exposure AdjustmentMode switch except for Fireworks recording program Adjust the brightness of the image as required Image Effect OFF Desired option Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuImage Effects Auto Desired option Effect OFF Desired option Mode switch OptionsSetting Digital Effects To Fade OUT While recording or in record pause mode During playbackTo Activate AN Effect AV Terminal Connecting to a TV or VCRAttaching the Ferrite Core Camcorder of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Connection Diagrams Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Playback on a TV Screen Audio DUB. and appear Locate the point where you want to start dubbing audioAudio Dubbing Start playback and immediately press Pause To Select the Audio Track for Playback Press Stop to stop dubbing PC Connection Diagram Connecting to a Computer Equipment and System Requirements Connecting Start the computerSet the camcorder to mode Transferring Video Recordings Camera Play Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists Press To search Camera 500, 1/1000, 1/2000Variable STD Play VCR SetupWide TV OFF NormalOFF Offplaybk System SetupOFF Power Save OFF Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AM DATE/TIME SetupZone DST DATE/TIME Date Format Power Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Recording List of Messages in alphabetical order Playback Remove the Cassette Camcorder Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with care Cassette About the battery terminal coverProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Storage Maintenance/OthersLithium Button Battery Cleaning Resuming USE When Condensation is DetectedCondensation To Avoid Condensation Trademark Acknowledgements Using the Camcorder Abroad CB-2LWE System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Optional AccessoriesNB-2LH LCD CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerPage 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