Canon MD 205 4

Video

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4Push the joystick ( ) toward /

to begin the playback.

5 Push the joystick ( ) toward

/ again to pause the playback.

6 Push the joystick ( ) toward to

stop the playback.

During the playback of a scene:

[ SPEAKER VOLUME]

Adjust ( ) the volume

• The sound from the built-in speaker

will be muted when you close the

LCD panel or while the STV-250N

Stereo Video Cable is connected to

the AV terminal.

• If you turn down the volume

completely, the icon will change to

.

NOTES

• You can display the date and time of the

recording ( 34).

•To protect the tape and video heads, the

camcorder will enter the stop mode ( )

if left in playback pause ( ) mode for

4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the

playback push the joystick ( ) toward

/.

DURING PLAYBACK

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME

FUNC.

FUNC.

Special Playback Modes1

To enter most special playback modes you need to operate the buttons on the

wireless controller2 ( 12). There is no sound during the special pla yback modes.

1During some special playback modes you may notice some anomalies (blocky video

artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.

2The wireless controller is included only with the .

Special playback mode Initial mode Operation on the camcorder

or on the wireless controller

Fast playback Normal playback : Push the joystick ( ) toward or

( ) toward and hold it down.

: Press and hold or

Reverse playback Normal playback : Press

1 frame reverse/advance Playback pause : Press or

Frame-by-frame playback Playback pause : Press and hold or

Slow playback Normal or reverse

playback : Press

Double speed playback Normal or reverse

playback : Press

Return to normal playback Special playback mode : Push the joystick ( ) toward /.

: Press

REW FF

SLOW

PLAY

Contents

Main Cleaning the Video Heads Important Usage Instructions Table of contents Introduction ______________________________ Preparations _____________________________ Video ____________________________________ 26 Basic Recording 31 Basic Playback 35 Advanced Function External Connections _______________________ Additional Information ______________________ Conventions Used in this Manual About this Manual Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view Top vi ew Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D85 Screen Displays Recording Movies Playing Movies Page Preparations Charging the Battery Pack 1 2 3 4 O NCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Installing the Backup Battery 1 2 3 3 4 Preparing the Wireless Controller ( only) and Accessories 1 2 Accessories TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A Operating Modes Joystick and Joystick Guide Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 6 First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time 1 2 3 4 Getting Ready to Start Recording LCD Backlight Inserting and Removing a Tape 1 2 3 4 Video Shooting Video WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 2 About the Mode Switch and Recording Programs Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Selecting the Zoom Type (19) Selecting the Zoom Speed Using the Zoom Quick Start Function 1 2 Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded 1 2 3 Basic Playback 4 DURING PLAYBACK T Special Playback Modes Returning to a Pre-marked Position 1 2 3 Locating the Beginning of a Recording Date Press or on the wireless controller. Locating the End of the Last Scene On-Screen Displays (Data Code) : Special Scene Recording Programs Advanced Functions Page Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed 2 3 Shutter speed guidelines LCD Video Light Self Timer 1 2 3 Audio Recording Mode ABOUT THE WIND SCREEN Using an External Microphone Audio Playback Modes Selecting the Audio Channel Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Manual Focus Adjustment 1 2 3 4 Infinity Focus 1 2 Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 2 3 4 White Balance Image Effects TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE Digital Effects Setting TO FADE IN Applying TO FADE OUT TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 1 2 1 2 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 5 TO SELECT THE AUDIO TRACK FOR PLAYBACK PC Connection Diagram Connecting to a Computer Transferring Video Recordings Equipment and System Requirements 1 2 3 4 Additional Information FUNC. Menu Appendix: Menu Options Lists CAMERA SETUP [1/500], [1/1000], [1/2000] VCR SETUP AUDIO SETUP DISPLAY SETUP SYSTEM SETUP [WL.REMOTE] [ON], [ OFF ] zz DATE/TIME SETUP Troubleshooting Recording/Playback Recording Playback List of Messages Page Camcorder Battery Pack Handling Precautions DANGER! About the battery terminal cover Cassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Lithium Button Battery Maintenance/Others Storage Cleaning Camcorder Body Lens and Viewfinder Condensation Condensation may form in the following cases: RESUMING USE TO AVOID CONDENSATION WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED Page * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory. System Diagram Battery Packs CB-2LWE Battery Charger Charging Times Optional Accessories Recording and Playback Times CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Page MD245/MD225 Specifications System Input/Output Terminals CA-590E Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery Pack Power/Others A Index F G I J