Connecting to a TV or VCR, Connecting to a Computer | Canon MD215

External Connections _______________________

46Connecting to a TV or VCR

47Connection Diagrams

48Playback on a TV Screen

48Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

49 Audio Dubbing

51Connecting to a Computer

51PC Connection Diagram

52Transferring Video Recordings

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Canon MD215 Connecting to a TV or VCR, Connecting to a Computer, PC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings

Contents

PAL Cleaning the Video Heads Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions Important Usage Instructions Table of contents Advanced Function Basic RecordingBasic Playback Special Scene Recording Programs Connecting 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 Information About this Manual Conventions Used in this Manual Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D85 Screen Displays Recording MoviesPlaying Movies Rewind RecordStop Playback Charging the Battery Pack Getting Started Once 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 is OFF 57. Otherwise, replace the battery Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo USE the Wireless Controller When YOU Mount the Camcorder on a Tripod Operating Modes Operating modeBasic Operation Camcorder Joystick and Joystick Guide Selecting 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 out Menu Display SETUP/ LanguageAbbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual Desired language Changing the Language First Time SettingsMenu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Desired time zone Changing the Time Zone Open the date and time setup screen Setting the Date and TimeOpening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Getting Ready to Start Recording Menu Display Setup Backlight Desired option LCD Backlight Insert the cassette Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with Logo Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Shooting Video When YOU have Finished RecordingBasic Recording Press Start/Stop to begin recording When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Selecting the Zoom Type Using the Zoom Camera SetupMenu Camera Setup Zoom Speed Desired option Zoom Type Desired option Quick 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 scene Locating 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, set On-Screen Displays Data Code Display SetupLocating the End of the Last Scene END Search Execute Special Scene Recording Programs Mode switchAdvanced Functions Program AE Desired recording program Beach 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 guidelines LCD Video Light Self TimerActivate the self timer LCD Light OFF Audio Recording Mode Using an External Microphone12bit Selecting the Audio Channel Audio SetupAudio Playback Modes Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Push the joystick toward Back to save the focus adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as necessary It toward for a closer focal distance Adjust the brightness of the image as required Manual Exposure AdjustmentMode switch except for Fireworks recording program White Balance Auto Desired option Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuImage Effects Image Effect OFF Desired option Digital Effects Mode switch OptionsSetting Effect OFF Desired option While 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 Terminal Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Start playback and immediately press Pause Locate the point where you want to start dubbing audioAudio Dubbing Audio DUB. and appear Press Stop to stop dubbing To Select the Audio Track for Playback Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings Connecting Start the computerSet the camcorder to mode Equipment and System Requirements Press To search Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists Camera Play 500, 1/1000, 1/2000 CameraVariable VCR Setup STD PlayWide TV Normal OFFOFF OFF System SetupOFF Power Save Offplaybk DATE/TIME Date Format DATE/TIME SetupZone DST Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AM Troubleshooting Power SourceRecording/Playback Recording Playback List of Messages in alphabetical order Remove the Cassette Treat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Camcorder About the battery terminal cover CassetteProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Cleaning Maintenance/OthersLithium Button Battery Storage To Avoid Condensation When Condensation is DetectedCondensation Resuming USE Using the Camcorder Abroad Trademark Acknowledgements System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CB-2LWE Optional 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