Canon MD110, MD111, MD120, MD101 User Manual
PUB.DIE-274
Mini
Digital
Video
Cassette
Digital Video Camcorder
Instruction Manual
English
Introduction
Prerparations
Basic
Functions
Advanced
Functions
PAL
External
Connections
Additional
Information
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Introduction
Cleaning the Video Heads
Digital video camcorders record video signals on the tape in very thin lines (as thin as
1/8 of the width of a hair). The following symptoms may appear if the video heads
become dirty even a little.
• Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts (Fig. 1) or banding
(Fig. 2) appear on the picture during playback.
• Sound becomes distorted, or there is no sound during
playback.
• The message “HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE”
appears.
If such symptoms appear, clean the video heads with the Canon
DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a
commercially available dry cleaning cassette.
If the symptoms reappear shortly after the cleaning, the
videocassette may be defective. Stop using it.
* Availability differs from area to area.
Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions:
• When using the camcorder in humid or hot places.
• When using cassettes with damaged or dirty tape.
• When using the camcorder in dusty places.
• When using the video heads without cleaning them for a long time.
NOTES
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.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Important Usage Instructions
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WARNING!
WARNING!
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to
disconnect the plug in case of an 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 or fire.
CA-590E identification plate is located on the bottom.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-590E may damage the
camcorder.
Introduction
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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
About this Manual ...........................................................................................6
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories......................................................................................8
Components Guide .........................................................................................9
Screen Displays ............................................................................................ 11
Preparations
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack............................................................................13
Installing the Backup Battery ........................................................................14
Inserting and Removing a Tape....................................................................15
Preparing the Camcorder..............................................................................16
Adjusting the LCD Screen.............................................................................16
Using the Menus
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option...................................................................17
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus ..................................................18
First Time Settings
Changing the Language................................................................................19
Changing the Time Zone...............................................................................19
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................20
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies.........................................................................................21
Zooming........................................................................................................22
Playback
Playing Back Movies.....................................................................................23
Locating the End of the Last Scene.............................................................. 24
Magnifying the Playback Image....................................................................24
Advanced Functions
Menu Options Lists
FUNC. Menu.................................................................................................25
Setup menus.................................................................................................25
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)..........................25
VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.).....................................27
Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.) ...................................27
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ...............................28
System Setup (Beep, etc.).................................................................. 29
Recording Programs
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Date/Time Setup.................................................................................29
Using the Recording Programs.....................................................................30
: Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs ................... 31
Manual Exposure Adjustment .......................................................................32
Manual Focus Adjustment ............................................................................33
White Balance...............................................................................................34
Image Effects.................................................................................................35
Audio Recording and Playback
Audio Recording Mode..................................................................................35
Audio Playback Modes ..................................................................................36
Other Functions
Data Code .....................................................................................................37
Self Timer ......................................................................................................37
Digital Effects.................................................................................................38
External Connections
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Connection Diagrams ....................................................................................40
Playback on a TV Screen..............................................................................42
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder .............................................42
Digital Video Dubbing.......................................................................43
Connecting to a Computer
PC Connection Diagrams ..............................................................................45
Transferring Video Recordings......................................................................46
Additional Information
Trouble?
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................47
List of Messages............................................................................................49
Do’s and Don’ts
Handling Precautions ....................................................................................51
Maintenance/Others ......................................................................................53
Using the Camcorder Abroad........................................................................55
General Information
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) ................................56
Optional Accessories.....................................................................................57
Specifications.................................................................................................59
Index..............................................................................................................61
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Introduction
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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon MD120/MD111/MD110/MD101. 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 the
( 47).
Conventions Used in the Manual
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not
available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be
set, etc.).
: Reference page number.
: Option or feature that applies to or is available only with a specific model.
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
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
model.
Menu item shown at its default position
Buttons and switches to be operated
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu
options as they are displayed on screen. Menu options in
boldface indicate the default setting (for example [ON],
[OFF]).
Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are
indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).
FUNC.
Troubleshooting
First Time Settings
First Time Settings
Changing the Language
The language for on-screen and menu
displays can be changed. The list of
available languages depends on the
region where you purchased the
camcorder.
Language Set A
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish,
Russian, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.
Language Set B
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
and Korean.
DISPLAYSETUP/
LANGUAGE
FUNC.
(24)
1 Press .
FUNC.
2 S elect ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
3 S elect ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]
and press ( ).
4 S elect ( ) [LANGUAGE] and press
().
5 Select ( ) the desired option and
press ( ).
6 P ress to close the menu.
FUNC.
NOTES
If you changed the language by mistake,
follow the mark next to the menu item to
table
ENGLISH
Default value
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide
The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder’s operations and to
make selections and changes in the camcorder’s menus.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right ( , ) to select an
item or change settings.
Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm an
action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the joystick icon .
The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You can
display the joystick guide to remind you of the joystick’s functions in each operating mode.
Recording: Playback:
EXP
FOCUS
About the Operating Modes
The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the position of the switch. In the
manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and
indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, the
function is available in all operating modes.
Operating Mode
Switch Icon Display Operation
CAMERA
PLAY
Recording movies on a tape
Playing movies from a tape
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Trademark Acknowledgements
• is a trademark.
• Windows
other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, 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.
®
is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
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Introduction
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories
CA-590E Compact
Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)
BP-2L5 Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery
CR1616
STV-250N Stereo Video
Cable
Components Guide
Getting to Know the Camcorder
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Left side view
Right Side View
Front view
Lens cover switch ( 21)
( open, closed)
CHARGE indicator ( 13)
Speaker
AV terminal ( 40)
MIC (microphone) terminal ( 36)
DV terminal ( 40, 45)
Terminal cover
Grip belt ( 16)
Strap mount
Lock button
Stereo microphone
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a
example ).
(58)
switch ( 7)
“button” frame (for
FUNC.
Introduction
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Back view
Top view
Bottom view
Viewfinder ( 16)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 16)
BATT. (battery release) switch ( 13)
LCD screen ( 16)
Backup battery compartment ( 14)
Start/stop button ( 21)
Serial number, Battery attachment unit
(13)
DC IN terminal ( 13)
D.EFFECTS button ( 38)
FUNC. button ( 17, 25)
Joystick ( 6)
Zoom lever ( 22)
Mode switch ( 30)
Easy recording
Recording programs
Cassette compartment
OPEN/EJECT switch
Cassette compartment cover
Tripod socket
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a
example ).
FUNC.
(15)
( 15)
(15)
(22)
“button” frame (for
Screen Displays
Getting to Know the Camcorder
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Recording
Playback
Zoom ( 22), Exposure ( 32)
Recording program ( 30)
White balance ( 34)
Image effect ( 35)
Digital effects ( 38)
Condensation warning ( 54)
Shutter speed ( 31)
Self timer ( 37)
Exposure adjustment ( 32)
Manual focus ( 33)
Image stabilizer ( 26)
Recording mode ( 27)
Tape operation
Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining tape
Remaining battery charge
Widescreen 16:9 mode ( 26)
Wind screen off ( 27)
Audio recording mode ( 35)
Backup battery warning
Level marker ( 28)
Recording reminder
Operating mode ( 7)
Audio playback mode ( 36)
Search function display
END SEARCH ( 24)
Playback time
(hours : minutes : seconds : frames)
Joystick guide ( 6)
Data code ( 37)
Introduction
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Tape operation
Record, Record pause,
Stop, Eject,
Fast forward, Rewind,
Playback, Playback pause,
Fast forward playback,
Rewind playback
Remai ning tape
Indicates the remaining time of the tape in
minutes. “ ” moves during recording.
When the tape reaches its end, the display
changes to “ END”.
• When the time left is less than 15
seconds, the remaining tape time may not
appear.
• Depending on the type of tape, the
remaining time displayed may not be
correct. In any case, you will be able to
record on the tape the number of minutes
that appears on the videocassette’s label
(for example, 85 minutes).
Remaining batter y charge
• When “ ” starts flashing in red replace
the battery pack with a fully charged one.
• When you attach an empty battery pack,
the power may turn off without displaying
“”.
• Depending on the conditions under which
the camcorder and the battery pack are
used, the actual battery charge may not be
indicated accurately.
Backup batter y warning
flashes in red when the lithium button
battery is not installed, or when it needs to
be replaced.
Recording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10
seconds when you start recording. This is
helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.
Preparations
Getting Started
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a
battery pack or directly using the compact
power adapter. Charge the battery pack
before use.
Remove the battery
terminal cover before
attaching the battery
BATT. switch
Getting Started
1 Turn off the camcorder.
2 Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
• Press the battery pack lightly and
slide it down until it clicks.
DC IN
CHARGE
indicator
terminal
3 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
4 Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
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Preparations
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actual
charging, recording or playback conditions.
Battery Pack BP-2L5 NB-2L NB-2LH BP-2L12 BP-2L14
Charging Time 145 min. 150 min. 160 min. 240 min. 285 min.
Maximum Recording Times
Viewfinder 105 min. 120 min. 145 min. 250 min. 305 min.
LCD [NORMAL] 100 min. 120 min. 145 min. 245 min. 300 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 95 min. 110 min. 135 min. 230 min. 280 min.
Typical Recording Times*
Viewfinder 60 min. 65 min. 80 min. 135 min. 165 min.
LCD [NORMAL] 55 min. 65 min. 80 min. 130 min. 165 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 50 min. 60 min. 75 min. 125 min. 155 min.
Playback Times 110 min. 125 min. 150 min. 265 min. 320 min.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.
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Getting Started
5 Connect the compact power adapter
to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
• The CHARGE indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay on
when the charging is completed.
• You can also use the compact power
adapter without attaching a battery
pack.
• When the compact power adapter is
connected, even if a battery is
attached its power will not be
consumed.
O
NCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED
1 Disconnect the compact power
adapter from the camcorder.
2 Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet and the compact
power adapter.
TO
REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
Press to release the battery
BATT.
pack. Lift the battery pack and then
pull it out.
IMPORTANT
You may hear some noise from the compact
power adapter during use. This is not a
malfunction.
We recommend charging the battery pack in
temperatures between 10 ºC and 30 ºC.
Outside the temperature range of 0 ºC to 40 ºC,
the charging will not start.
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 on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,
etc.
NOTES
The CHARGE indicator also serves as a
rough estimate of the battery charge status.
Continuously on: Battery fully charged.
Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over
50% charged.
Flashes approx. once per second: Battery less
than 50% charged.
The charging time will vary depending on the
surrounding temperature and the battery pack’s
initial charge condition. In cold places, the
effective usage time of the battery will
decrease.
We recommend that you prepare battery
packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you
might need.
Installing the Backup Battery
The backup battery (lithium button battery
CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain the
date, time (
settings while the power source is
disconnected. Connect a power source to
the camcorder when replacing the backup
battery to retain the settings.
19) and other camcorder
Getting Started
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1 If a battery pack is attached, remove
it first.
2 Open the backup battery cover.
3 Insert the backup battery with the
+ side facing out.
4 Close the cover.
NOTES
The backup battery has a life span of about a
year. flashes in red to inform you that it
needs to be replaced.
Inserting and Removing a Tape
Use only videocassettes marked with the
logo.
2 Insert the cassette.
• Insert the cassette with the window
facing the grip belt.
• To remove a cassette pull it straight
out.
3 Press the mark on the
cassette compartment until it clicks.
4 Wait for the cassette compartment
to retract automatically and close
the cassette compartment cover.
IMPORTANT
Do not interfere with the cassette
compartment while it is opening or closing
automatically, or attempt to close the cover
before the cassette compartment has fully
retracted.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in
the cassette compartment cover.
NOTES
If the camcorder is connected to a power
source, cassettes can be inserted/removed
even if the switch is set to
.
Preparations
1 Slide fully in the
OPEN/EJECT
direction of the arrow and open the
cassette compartment cover.
The cassette compartment opens
automatically.
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Getting Started
Preparing the Camcorder
1 Turn on the camcorder.
2 Move the lens cover switch down to
to open the lens cover.
3 Adjust the viewfinder.
Keep the LCD panel closed to use the
viewfinder and adjust the dioptric
adjustment lever as necessary.
4 Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can
reach the zoom lever with your index
finger, and the start/stop button with
your thumb.
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
You can rotate the panel 90 degrees
downward.
180°
90°
You can rotate the panel 180 degrees
toward the lens (allowing the subject to
monitor the LCD screen while you use the
viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180
degrees is also useful if you wish to
include yourself when recording with the
self timer.
Subject can monitor the
LCD screen
Using the Menus
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LCD Backlight
You can set the brightness of the LCD
screen at normal or bright.
FUNC.
(17)
1 Press .
FUNC.
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
3 Select ( ) [ DISPLAY SETUP/
] and press ( ).
4 Select ( ) [BACKLIGHT] and
press ( ).
5 Select ( ) the desired option and
press ( ).
6 Press to close the menu.
This setting does not affect the brightness of
the recording or the viewfinder screen.
Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten the
effective usage time of the battery pack.
FUNC.
NOTES
Using the Menus
Using the Menus
Many of the camcorder’s functions can be
adjusted from the menus that open after
pressing the FUNC. button ( ).
For details about the available menu
options and settings, refer to
Options Lists
( 25).
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
FUNC.
Menu
Preparations
1 Press .
FUNC.
2 Select ( ) the icon of the function
you want to change from the left
side column.
3 Select ( ) the desired setting from
the available options at the bottom
bar.
The selected option will be highlighted
in light blue. Menu items not available
will appear grayed out.
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Using the Menus
4 Press to save the settings
FUNC.
and close the menu.
• You can press to close the
menu at any time.
• With some settings you will need to
( ) and make further
press
selections. Follow the additional
operation guides that will appear on
the screen (such as the joystick
icon , small arrows, etc.).
FUNC.
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
The title of the selected menu appears
on top of the screen and under it the
list of settings.
4 Select ( ) the setting you want to
change and press ( ).
• An orange frame will indicate the
menu item currently selected. Menu
items not available will appear grayed
out.
• To return to the menu selection
screen, select ( ) [ RETURN] and
( ).
press
5 Select ( ) the desired option and
press ( ) to save the setting.
6 Press .
FUNC.
You can press to close the
menu at any time.
FUNC.
1 Press .
FUNC.
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
You can also hold pressed
down for more than 2 seconds to open
directly the setup menus screen.
FUNC.
3 Select ( ) the desired menu from
the left side column and press ( ).
First Time Settings
First Time Settings
Changing the Language
The language for on-screen and menu
displays can be changed. The list of
available languages depends on the
region where you purchased the
camcorder.
Language Set A
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish,
Romanian, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic
and Persian.
Language Set B
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
and Thai.
Default value
DISPLAY SETUP/
LANGUAGE
FUNC.
(17)
1 Press .
ENGLISH
FUNC.
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
3 Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]
and press ( ).
4 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE] and press
().
5 Select ( ) the desired option and
press ( ).
6 Press to close the menu.
FUNC.
First Time Settings
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Changing the Time Zone
Default value
DATE/TIME SETUP
T. ZO N E /D S T
FUNC.
(17)
1 Press .
FUNC.
PAR IS
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]
and press ( ).
4 Select ( ) [T.ZONE/DST] and
press ( ).
The time zone setting appears. The
default setting is Paris or Singapore,
depending on the region of purchase.
5 Select ( ) your time zone and
press ( ).
To adjust for daylight saving time,
select the time zone with the mark
next to the area.
6 Press to close the menu.
Time Zones
Once you have set the time zone, date
and time, you do not need to reset the
clock every time you travel to another
time zone. Select the time zone referring
to the date and time displayed on the
screen.
FUNC.
Preparations
NOTES
If you changed the language by mistake,
follow the mark next to the menu item to
change the setting.
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