Using the Camcorder Abroad | Canon MD 205 specification

Using the Camcorder Abroad

Power Sources

You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.

Playback on a TV Screen

You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the PAL system. The PAL system is used in the following countries/areas:

Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, Malta, Montenegro, Mozambique, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Yemen, Zambia.

Trademark Acknowledgements

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•Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.

•Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Canon MD 205 instruction manual Using the Camcorder Abroad, Trademark Acknowledgements

Contents

PAL Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions Cleaning the Video Heads Important Usage Instructions Table of contents Special Scene Recording Programs Basic RecordingBasic Playback Advanced Function Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a TV or VCRPC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings General Information Appendix Menu Options ListsTrouble? 63 Do’s and Don’ts Conventions Used in this Manual About this Manual Supplied Accessories Left side view Right side view Front view Components Guide Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D85 Recording Movies Screen DisplaysPlaying Movies Playback RecordStop Rewind Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Once the Battery is Fully ChargedTo Remove the Battery Pack Battery life of the backup battery is Installing the Backup BatteryPreparing the Wireless Controller Only and Accessories Insert the battery holder When YOU Mount the Camcorder on a Tripod Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo USE the Wireless Controller OFF 57. Otherwise, replace the battery Joystick and Joystick Guide Operating modeBasic Operation Camcorder Operating Modes Menu items not available will appear grayed out Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Desired language Display SETUP/ LanguageAbbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual Menu Changing the Time Zone First Time SettingsMenu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Desired time zone Changing the Language Getting Ready to Start Recording Setting the Date and TimeOpening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Open the date and time setup screen LCD Backlight Menu Display Setup Backlight Desired option Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with Logo Insert the cassette Press Start/Stop to begin recording When YOU have Finished RecordingBasic Recording Shooting Video When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Selecting the Zoom Type Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Zoom Type Desired option Camera SetupMenu Camera Setup Zoom Speed Desired option Using the Zoom Press Quick Start firmly Quick Start FunctionWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record EXP Focus During the playback of a scene Speaker VolumeAdjust the volume Push the joystick toward / to begin the playback If you marked the zero memory While recording, set Press or on the wireless controllerReturning to a Pre-marked Position Locating the Beginning of a Recording Date END Search Execute Display SetupLocating the End of the Last Scene On-Screen Displays Data Code Program AE Desired recording program Mode switchAdvanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Beach Shutter Desired shutter Speed Func Shutter speed guidelines Select the shutter speed from the setup menusFlexible Recording Changing the Shutter Speed Press Func Select the Program AE recording program LCD Light OFF Self TimerActivate the self timer LCD Video Light Using an External Microphone Audio Recording Mode12bit Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Audio SetupAudio Playback Modes Selecting the Audio Channel It toward for a closer focal distance Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as necessary Push the joystick toward Back to save the focus adjustment White Balance Manual Exposure AdjustmentMode switch except for Fireworks recording program Adjust the brightness of the image as required Image Effect OFF Desired option Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuImage Effects Auto Desired option Effect OFF Desired option Mode switch OptionsSetting Digital Effects To Fade OUT While recording or in record pause mode During playbackTo Activate AN Effect AV Terminal Connecting to a TV or VCRAttaching the Ferrite Core Camcorder of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Connection Diagrams Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Playback on a TV Screen Audio DUB. and appear Locate the point where you want to start dubbing audioAudio Dubbing Start playback and immediately press Pause Press Stop to stop dubbing LP mode or 16bit audioTo Select the Audio Track for Playback PC Connection Diagram Connecting to a Computer Equipment and System Requirements Connecting Start the computerSet the camcorder to mode Transferring Video Recordings Camera Play Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists Press To search Camera 500, 1/1000, 1/2000Variable STD Play VCR SetupWide TV OFF NormalOFF Offplaybk System SetupOFF Power Save OFF Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AM DATE/TIME SetupZone DST DATE/TIME Date Format Power Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Recording List of Messages in alphabetical order Playback Remove the Cassette Camcorder Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with care Cassette About the battery terminal coverProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Storage Maintenance/OthersLithium Button Battery Cleaning Resuming USE When Condensation is DetectedCondensation To Avoid Condensation Trademark Acknowledgements Using the Camcorder Abroad CB-2LWE System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Optional AccessoriesNB-2LH LCD CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerPage MD245/MD225 SpecificationsSystem Input/Output Terminals BP-2L5 Battery Pack CA-590E Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Grip belt IndexNight recording program Quick Start function Onscreen display selectionZero set memory* Zoom Canon Europa N.V