Canon MD 205 1 2, 3, 4

External Connections

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Transferring Video Recordings

You can transfer recordings to a

computer using the DV terminal.

Equipment and System Requirements

• A computer equipped with an

IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an

IEEE1394 (DV) capturing board.

• A DV cable. Use the optional

CV-150F (4pin-4 pin) or CV-250F

(4pin-6 pin) DV Cable.

• Video editing software.

• The appropriate driver.

A driver is preinstalled on Windows

operating systems later than Windows

98 Second Edition and Mac operating

systems later than Mac OS 9, and will

be installed automatically.

Connecting

1Start the computer.

2Connect the camcorder to the

computer using the DV connection

–connection type ( 51)–

shown in PC Connection Diagram.

3Set the camcorder to

mode.

4Start the video editing software.

Refer to the instruction manual of the

editing software.

IMPORTANT

• The video transfer may not work

correctly depending on the software and

the specifications/settings of your

computer.

• If the computer freezes while the

camcorder is connected to it,

disconnect the DV cable and turn off the

camcorder and the computer. After a

short while, turn them on again, set the

camcorder to mode and

restore the connection.

• Before connecting the camcorder to the

computer using a DV cable, make sure

that no other IEEE1394 device is

connected to the computer.

• Depending on the video editing

software, you may need to set the

switch on the camcorder to a

mode other than PLAY. Refer to the

instruction manual of the editing

software.

NOTES

• We recommend powering the

camcorder using the compact power

adapter.

• Refer also to the instruction manual of

the computer.

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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