PUB. DIE-295
Digital Video Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Digital video camcorders record video signals onto the tape in very thin lines (as thin as 1/8 the width of a hair). The following anomalies may appear if the video heads become dirty even a little.
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• When using the camcorder in dusty places.
• When using the video heads for a long time without cleaning them.
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•Before you make important recordings, clean the video heads and make a test recording first. We also recommend cleaning the video heads after use, before storing the camcorder.
•Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder.
•Even after cleaning the video heads you may not be able to play back correctly tapes that were recorded with dirty video heads.
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WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case ofOan accident.
While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it could result in electric shock
Cor fire.
A-590E identification plate is located on the bottom.
This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to a
designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper
handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit
www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
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Table of contents
Introduction ______________________________
8About this Manual
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Charging the Battery ack |
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23Setting the Date and Time
23 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen 25 Inserting and Removing a Tape
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Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon MD235/MD216/MD215/MD205. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 59).
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• The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Note that unless indicated otherwise, illustrations in this manual refer to the
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Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder.
Getting Started |
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• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.
• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those
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Installing the Backup Battery |
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Preparing the Wireless Controller |
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Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is Paris or Singapore, depending on the region of purchase.
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• If you changed the language by mistake, follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting.
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Setting the Date and Time |
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the LCD screen simultaneously. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases:
•When you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.
• To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front.
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About the L D and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
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