Canon MD 205 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4

External Connections

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Playback on a TV Screen

The quality of the playback picture will

vary depending on the connected TV

and the type of connection used.

POINTS TO CHECK

Before making the connections, select the

[TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set

to which you will connect the camcorder

( 55).

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the TV

following one of the connection

diagrams shown in Connection

Diagrams ( 47).

Playback

1Turn on the camcorder and the

connected TV or VCR.

On a TV: Select as the video input

the same terminal to which you

connected the camcorder.

On a VCR: Set the input selector to

the external video input (usually

labeled LINE IN).

2Start the playback of the movies

(31).

NOTES

• Turn off all the devices before starting

the connections.

• We recommend powering the

camcorder using the compact power

adapter.

Copying your Recordings to an External

Video Recorder

You can copy your recordings by

connecting the camcorder to a VCR or

a digital video device. When recording

to a digital video recorder using the DV

terminal, you can copy recordings with

virtually no generation loss in video and

sound quality.

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to a VCR or

other analog device using connection

type or , or to a DVD recorder or

other digital recording device using

connection type , as shown in

Connection Diagrams ( 47).

Recording

1This camcorder: Load the

recorded cassette.

2Connected device: Load a blank

cassette or disc and set the device

to record pause mode.

3This camcorder: Locate the scene

you wish to copy and pause the

playback shortly before the scene.

4This camcorder: Resume the

movie playback.

When using an analog connection

you can include in the copy also the

date/time of the original recording

( 34).

( 19)

(19)

1 3

2

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