Canon MD 205 , Recording

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flashes on the screen.

- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 15).

flashes on the screen.

- Condensation is detected. Refer to Condensation ( 66).

“REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears on the screen.

- Remove the cassette and reinsert it ( 25).

The wireless controller will not work.

- Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON] ( 57).

- The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted. Replace the battery ( 17).

Video noise appears on screen.

- When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located, keep a distance between the camcorder

and the plasma TV.

Video noise appears on the TV screen.

- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power

adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV.

The tape stops during record pause or playback pause.

- To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in playback pause

( ) or record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the operation press

(when recording) or push the joystick ( ) toward / (during playback).

Recording

Image will not appear on the screen.

- Set the camcorder to ( 26).

“SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME” appears on the screen.

- Set the time zone, date and time ( 22).

- Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date and time ( 17).

Pressing will not start recording.

- Set the camcorder to ( 26).

- Load a cassette ( 25).

- Tape reached the end (“ END” appears on the screen). Rewind the tape or replace the cassette ( 25).

- Cassette is protected ( flashes on the s creen). Change the position of the protect switch ( 64).

Camcorder will not focus.

- Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually ( 41).

- If you are using the viewfinder, adjust it with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 28).

- Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 65). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.

Sound is distorted.

- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or concerts), sound may become distorted.

Viewfinder picture is blurred.

- Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 28).

Start/Stop

Start/Stop

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