Specifications, MD245/MD225, System | Canon MD216, MD205, MD215

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Specifications

MD245/MD225

System

Video Recording System	2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital
	component recording

Audio Recording System	PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz)

Television System	CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL color signal

Image Sensor	1/6-inch CCD,	approx. 1,070,000 pixels

		approx. 800,000 pixels
	Effective pixels1 (all figures are approximate values)
	16:9 Movies (advanced zoom)	480,000 (T) / 710,000 (W) pixels
	(other zoom types)	550,000 pixels
	4:3 Movies (advanced zoom)	440,000 (T) / 690,000 (W) pixels
	(other zoom types)	690,000 pixels
	Effective pixels1 (all figures are approximate values)
	16:9 Movies (advanced zoom)	440,000 (T) / 540,000 (W) pixels
	(other zoom types)	440,000 pixels
	4:3 Movies	400,000 pixels

Compatible Tapes	Videocassettes bearing the	mark

Tape Speed	SP: 18.83 mm/s; LP: 12.57 mm/s

Maximum Recording Time	SP: 60 minutes; LP: 90 minutes
(60 min. tape)

LCD Screen	2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 112,000 pixels

Viewfinder	0.35 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 114,000 pixels

Microphone	Stereo electret condenser microphone

1When two values are given, the first indicates the value at full telephoto (T) and the second indicates the value at full wide-angle (W).

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Canon MD216, MD205, MD215, MD235 instruction manual Specifications, MD245/MD225, System

Contents

PAL Cleaning the Video Heads Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions Important Usage Instructions Table of contents Basic Recording Basic PlaybackAdvanced Function Special Scene Recording Programs Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings Appendix Menu Options Lists Trouble?63 Do’s and Don’ts 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 Record StopRewind 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 Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Wireless Controller Only and AccessoriesInsert the battery holder Battery life of the backup battery is Accessories Fasten the grip belt To USE the Wireless ControllerOFF 57. Otherwise, replace the battery When YOU Mount the Camcorder on a Tripod Operating mode Basic Operation CamcorderOperating Modes Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Menu items not available will appear grayed out Display SETUP/ Language Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this ManualMenu Desired language First Time Settings Menu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Desired time zoneChanging the Language Changing the Time Zone Setting the Date and Time Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD ScreenOpen the date and time setup screen Getting Ready to Start Recording Menu Display Setup Backlight Desired option LCD Backlight Inserting and Removing a Tape Use only videocassettes marked with LogoInsert the cassette Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks When YOU have Finished Recording Basic RecordingShooting Video 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 Camera Setup Menu Camera Setup Zoom Speed Desired optionUsing the Zoom Zoom Type Desired option Quick Start Function Press Quick Start firmlyWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record EXP Focus Speaker Volume Adjust the volumePush the joystick toward / to begin the playback During the playback of a scene Press or on the wireless controller Returning to a Pre-marked PositionLocating the Beginning of a Recording Date If you marked the zero memory While recording, set Display Setup Locating the End of the Last SceneOn-Screen Displays Data Code END Search Execute Mode switch Advanced FunctionsSpecial Scene Recording Programs Program AE Desired recording program Beach Select the shutter speed from the setup menus Flexible Recording Changing the Shutter SpeedPress Func Select the Program AE recording program Shutter Desired shutter Speed Func Shutter speed guidelines Self Timer Activate the self timerLCD Video Light LCD Light OFF Audio Recording Mode Using an External Microphone12bit Audio Setup Audio Playback ModesSelecting the Audio Channel Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Manual Focus Adjustment Adjust the focus as necessaryPush the joystick toward Back to save the focus adjustment It toward for a closer focal distance Manual Exposure Adjustment Mode switch except for Fireworks recording programAdjust the brightness of the image as required White Balance Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu Image EffectsAuto Desired option Image Effect OFF Desired option Mode switch Options SettingDigital Effects Effect OFF Desired option While recording or in record pause mode During playback To Fade OUTTo Activate AN Effect Connecting to a TV or VCR Attaching the Ferrite CoreCamcorder of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable AV Terminal Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Locate the point where you want to start dubbing audio Audio DubbingStart playback and immediately press Pause Audio DUB. and appear Press Stop to stop dubbing To Select the Audio Track for Playback Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagram Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeTransferring Video Recordings Equipment and System Requirements Menu item Setting options Appendix Menu Options ListsPress To search Camera Play 500, 1/1000, 1/2000 CameraVariable VCR Setup STD PlayWide TV Normal OFFOFF System Setup OFF Power SaveOFF Offplaybk DATE/TIME Setup Zone DSTDATE/TIME Date Format Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AM Troubleshooting Power SourceRecording/Playback Recording Playback List of Messages in alphabetical order Remove the Cassette Handling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care Camcorder About the battery terminal cover CassetteProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Maintenance/Others Lithium Button BatteryCleaning Storage When Condensation is Detected CondensationTo Avoid Condensation 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