Canon MD 205 Connection Diagrams

Connection Diagrams

Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction

manual of the connected device.

Terminal on the

Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the

Connected Device

1Output connection (signal flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.

VIDEO

AUDIO

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(supplied)

Yellow

White

Red

2Output connection (signal flow ) to a high-definition TV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.

CV-150F/CV-250F

DV Cable (optional)

4-pin

6-pin*

* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction

can result in damage to the camcorder.

3Output connection (signal flow ) to a TV or VCR with a SCART terminal.

You will need to connect beforehand a commercially available SCART adapter to the SCART terminal on

the TV or VCR and then connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the adapter.

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(supplied) Yellow

White

Red

SCART Adapter

(commercially available)

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