Supplied Accessories

CA-590E Compact Power

Adapter

(incl. power cord)

Lithium Button Battery

(CR1616)

BP-2L5 Battery Pack

STV-250N Stereo Video

Cable

( incl. ferrite core)

WL-D85

Lithium Button

Battery (CR2025) for

Wireless Controller

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Canon MD205, MD216, MD215, MD235 instruction manual Supplied Accessories

Contents

PAL Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions Cleaning the Video Heads Important Usage Instructions Table of contents Basic Playback Basic RecordingAdvanced Function Special Scene Recording Programs Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings Trouble? Appendix Menu Options Lists63 Do’s and Don’ts General Information 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 Screen Displays Recording MoviesPlaying Movies Stop RecordRewind Playback Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Once the Battery is Fully Charged Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorderTo Remove the Battery Pack Preparing the Wireless Controller Only and Accessories Installing the Backup BatteryInsert the battery holder Battery life of the backup battery is To USE the Wireless Controller Accessories Fasten the grip beltOFF 57. Otherwise, replace the battery When YOU Mount the Camcorder on a Tripod Basic Operation Camcorder Operating modeOperating Modes Joystick and Joystick Guide Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Using the MenusSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Menu items not available will appear grayed out Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual Display SETUP/ LanguageMenu Desired language Menu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Desired time zone First Time SettingsChanging the Language Changing the Time Zone Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Setting the Date and TimeOpen the date and time setup screen Getting Ready to Start Recording LCD Backlight Menu Display Setup Backlight Desired option Use only videocassettes marked with Logo Inserting and Removing a TapeInsert the cassette Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Basic Recording When YOU have Finished RecordingShooting Video Press Start/Stop to begin recording When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Selecting the Zoom Type Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Menu Camera Setup Zoom Speed Desired option Camera SetupUsing the Zoom Zoom Type Desired option Quick Start Function Press Quick Start firmlyWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record EXP Focus Adjust the volume Speaker VolumePush the joystick toward / to begin the playback During the playback of a scene Returning to a Pre-marked Position Press or on the wireless controllerLocating the Beginning of a Recording Date If you marked the zero memory While recording, set Locating the End of the Last Scene Display SetupOn-Screen Displays Data Code END Search Execute Advanced Functions Mode switchSpecial Scene Recording Programs Program AE Desired recording program Beach Flexible Recording Changing the Shutter Speed Select the shutter speed from the setup menusPress Func Select the Program AE recording program Shutter Desired shutter Speed Func Shutter speed guidelines Activate the self timer Self TimerLCD Video Light LCD Light OFF Audio Recording Mode Using an External Microphone12bit Audio Playback Modes Audio SetupSelecting the Audio Channel Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Adjust the focus as necessary Manual Focus AdjustmentPush the joystick toward Back to save the focus adjustment It toward for a closer focal distance Mode switch except for Fireworks recording program Manual Exposure AdjustmentAdjust the brightness of the image as required White Balance Image Effects Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuAuto Desired option Image Effect OFF Desired option Setting Mode switch OptionsDigital Effects Effect OFF Desired option While recording or in record pause mode During playback To Fade OUTTo Activate AN Effect Attaching the Ferrite Core Connecting to a TV or VCRCamcorder of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable AV Terminal Connection Diagrams Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Playback on a TV Screen Audio Dubbing Locate the point where you want to start dubbing audioStart playback and immediately press Pause Audio DUB. and appear To Select the Audio Track for Playback Press Stop to stop dubbing PC Connection Diagram Connecting to a Computer Set the camcorder to mode Connecting Start the computerTransferring Video Recordings Equipment and System Requirements Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting optionsPress To search Camera Play 500, 1/1000, 1/2000 CameraVariable VCR Setup STD PlayWide TV Normal OFFOFF OFF Power Save System SetupOFF Offplaybk Zone DST DATE/TIME SetupDATE/TIME Date Format Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AM Troubleshooting Power SourceRecording/Playback Recording List of Messages in alphabetical order Playback Remove the Cassette Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care Camcorder About the battery terminal cover CassetteProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Lithium Button Battery Maintenance/OthersCleaning Storage Condensation When Condensation is DetectedTo Avoid Condensation Resuming USE Trademark Acknowledgements Using the Camcorder Abroad CB-2LWE System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedNB-2LH LCD CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerPage 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