Canon MD 216, MD 235, MD 215 User Manual

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PUB. DIE-295

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

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Cleaning the Video Heads

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.

• 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”

Fig. 1

appears.

 

 

If such symptoms appear, clean the video heads with the

 

 

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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.

 

Fig. 2

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* Availability differs from area to area.

 

Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions:

 

• When using the camcorder in humid or hot places.

 

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• When using cassettes with damaged or dirty tapes.

• When using the camcorder in dusty places.

• When using the video heads for a long time without cleaning them.

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.

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Important Usage Instructions

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.

 

 

 

 

CAUTION:

ONLY

 

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNO ING

 

INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

.

 

 

 

 

CAUTION:

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DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SU LY 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 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.

Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-590E may damage the camcorder.

European Union (and EEA) only.

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

9 Getting to Know the Camcorder

 

9

Supplied Accessories

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10

Components Guide

 

 

13

Screen Displays

 

 

Preparations

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15

Getting Started

 

 

15

Charging the Battery ack

 

 

17

Installing the Backup Battery

 

 

17

Preparing the Wireless Controller (

only)

 

and Accessories

 

 

19

Basic

peration of the Camcorder

 

19

Operating Modes

 

 

19

Joystick and Joystick Guide

 

 

20

Using the Menus

 

 

22

First Time Settings

 

 

C22 hanging the Language

 

 

22Changing the Time Zone

23Setting the Date and Time

23 Getting Ready to Start Recording

23 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen 25 Inserting and Removing a Tape

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Table of contents

Video ____________________________________

26

Basic Recording

 

26

Shooting Video

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28

 

Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom

30

Quick Start Function

 

31

Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded

31

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Basic Playback

 

31

Playing Back Video

 

33

Returning to a re-marked osition

33

Locating the Beginning of a Recording Date

34

O

 

Locating the End of the Last Scene

34

n-Screen Displays (Data Code)

35

Advanced Function

 

C

 

35

: Special Scene Recording Programs

37

Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed

38

L D Video Light

 

38

Self Timer

 

39

Audio Recording Mode

 

40

Audio Playback Modes

 

41

Manual Focus Adjustment

 

42

Manual Exposure Adjustment

 

42White Balance

43Image Effects

44Digital Effects

5

External Connections _______________________

46 Connecting to a TV or VCR

47 Connection Diagrams

48 Playback on a TV Screen

48

Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

49

Audio Dubbing

 

 

 

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P

51 Connecting to a Computer

51

PC Connection Diagram

 

52

Transferring Video Recordings

 

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C

 

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Table of contents

Additional Information ______________________

53 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

53

FUNC. Menu

 

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54

Setup Menus

 

 

 

54

Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)

55

VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.)

55

 

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Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.)

56

Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

57

System Setup (Beep, ower Save, etc.)

58

Date/Time Setup

 

59

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Trouble?

 

 

59

Troubleshooting

 

61

List of Messages

 

63

Do’s and Don’ts

 

63

Handling Precautions

 

65

Maintenance/ thers

 

67

Using the Camcorder Abroad

 

68

General Information

 

68

System Diagram

 

69

Optional Accessories

 

C72 Specifications

 

 

75

Index

 

 

7

( 93).
Setting the Date and Time

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).

Conventions Used in this Manual

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

 

 

 

NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

 

 

 

 

 

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POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function

 

described.

 

 

 

 

: Reference page number.

 

 

 

 

: Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.

 

 

 

 

 

P

• “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.

Buttons and switches to be operated

 

FUNC.

 

 

(

30)

 

Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu

1 Open the date and time setup

 

screen.

 

options as they are displayed on screen. In tables in this

 

FUNC.

[ MENU]

manual the default value is shown in boldface.

 

[ DATE/TIME SETUP]

 

[DATE/TIME]

For example [ON]O, [ FF].

 

Blinking arrows will be displayed

 

around the first field of the date.

 

2 Change each field of the date and

 

 

time with the joystick ( ) and

 

 

move ( ) to the next field.

 

3 Press (

) to start the clock.

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick

4 Press FUNC. to close the menu.

 

 

 

are indicated within a “button” frame.

 

NOTES

 

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For example FUNC. .

You can also change the date format

 

 

 

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Supplied Accessories

CA-590E Compact Power

 

Adapter

BP-2L5 Battery Pack

(incl. power cord)

 

 

 

Y

Lithium Button Battery

 

STV-250N Stereo Video

 

(CR1616)

 

Cable

 

 

(

incl. ferrite core)

 

 

P

Lithium Button

 

WL-D85

 

 

O

 

Battery (CR2025) for

Wireless Controller

 

Wireless Controller

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9

Introduction

Components Guide

Left side view

Lens cover switch (

26)

 

( open,

closed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

DV terminal (

 

47, 51)

 

 

MIC (microphone) terminal (

39)

 

AV terminal (

 

47)

 

 

 

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CHARGE indicator (

15)

 

 

Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

Mode switch (

27)

 

 

 

Easy recording

 

 

 

P

 

 

 

Recording programs

 

 

Grip belt (

18)

 

 

 

Strap mount (

 

71)

 

 

 

Lock button

 

 

 

 

 

O

switch (

19)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo microphone

 

Right side view

 

Names of buttons and switches other than the

 

joystick are indicated within a buttonframe

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(for example FUNC. ).

 

 

 

 

Front view

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Canon MD 216, MD 235, MD 215 User Manual
(for example

Back view

 

 

Joystick (

19)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNC. button (

 

20, 53)

 

 

 

 

 

D.EFFECTS button (

44)

 

 

 

 

Remote sensor (

18)

 

 

 

 

Viewfinder (

28)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dioptric adjustment lever (

28)

 

 

 

 

QUICK START button (

30)

 

 

 

 

Start/Stop button (

26)

 

 

 

 

 

DC IN terminal (

 

15)

 

 

 

 

 

Backup battery compartment (

17)

 

 

 

Serial number/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery attachment unit (

15)

 

 

 

 

LCD screen (

 

23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

Top view

 

 

Cassette compartment (

25)

 

 

 

Cassette compartment cover (

25)

 

 

 

Zoom lever (

 

28)

 

 

 

 

 

PO EN/EJECT

switch (

25)

 

 

O

Tripod socket (

 

18)

 

 

 

 

BATT. (battery release) switch (

15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame

FUNC. ).

Bottom view

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Introduction

Wireless Controller WL-D85

START/

STOP PHOTO ZOOM

START/STOP button ( 26)

CARD –/+ buttons*

DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 33) REW button ( 31)

 

 

 

 

 

button (

31)

 

CARD

 

 

PAUSE

button (

 

31)

 

 

 

 

 

DATE SEARCH

 

 

SLOW

button (

 

31)

 

 

 

 

AUDIO DUB. button (

49)

REW

PLAY

FF

 

ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 33)

 

 

 

 

 

STOP

 

 

HOTO button*

 

 

PAUSE

SLOW

 

 

Zoom buttons (

28)

 

 

 

 

button (

31)

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZERO SET

 

 

FFLAYbutton ( 31)

AUDIO DUB. MEM RY

TV SCREEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

button (

31)

 

 

 

 

 

button (

31)

 

 

 

 

 

button ( 31)

 

 

WIRELESS C NTR LLER WL-D85

STOP

 

57)

 

 

 

 

TV SCREEN button (

 

 

 

*

 

Still images cannot be recorded or

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played back using this model. Please disregard these buttons.

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Screen Displays
Recording Movies

 

 

Zoom (

28), Exposure

 

(

42)

 

 

Recording program (

35)

 

 

 

 

White balance (

42)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image effect (

43)

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD video light (

38)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital effects (

44)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensation warning (

 

66)

 

 

 

 

Shutter speed (

37)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self timer (

38)

 

 

 

 

 

Playing Movies

 

Exposure adjustment (

 

42)

 

 

 

 

Manual focus (

41)

 

 

 

 

 

 

YImage stabilizer ( 54)

 

 

 

Recording mode (

55)

 

 

 

 

 

Tape operation (

14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)

 

 

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14)

 

 

 

 

O

Remaining tape (

 

 

 

 

Remaining battery charge (

14)

 

Wind screen off (

56)

 

 

 

 

Audio recording mode (

 

39)

 

 

 

Remote sensor off (

57)

 

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Backup battery warning (

17)

 

 

Level marker (

 

57)

 

 

 

 

 

Recording reminder (

14)

 

 

 

Operating mode (

19)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio playback mode (

 

40)

 

 

 

 

Speaker volume (

32)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Search function display

 

 

 

 

 

 

END SEARCH (

34)/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE SEARCH (

33)

 

 

 

Playback time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(hours : minutes : seconds : frames)

 

 

 

Joystick guide (

19)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data code (

34)

 

 

 

 

13

Introduction

 

Tape operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining battery charge

Note that some playback and search modes are

 

 

 

 

 

 

only available when using the wireless controller

 

 

 

(not included with all models).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record,

Record pause,

 

 

• When

starts flashing in red replace the

 

Stop,

 

 

Eject,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

battery pack with a fully charged one.

 

 

 

Fast forward,

Rewind,

 

 

 

 

 

• When you attach an empty battery pack, the

 

Playback,

Playback pause,

 

 

 

power may turn off without displaying the icon.

 

 

 

Reverse playback pause,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Depending on the conditions under which the

x1

Playback (normal speed),

 

 

 

 

camcorder and the battery pack are used, the

 

x1 Reverse playback (normal speed),

 

 

 

actual battery charge may not be indicated

x2

Playback (double speed),

 

 

 

 

accurately.

 

 

 

x2 Reverse playback (double speed),

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fast forward playback,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording reminder

 

 

 

Rewind playback,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when

 

 

Slow playback,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slow reverse playback,

 

 

 

 

 

that areYtoo short.

 

 

 

 

 

 

O

 

 

 

Frame advance,

 

 

 

 

P

 

Frame reverse,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/

 

 

Date search (

 

 

33),

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/

 

 

Zero set memory (

 

 

33)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining 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 cassette’s label (for example, 85 minutes).

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3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.
4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
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.

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

 

1 Turn off the camcorder.

 

 

2 Attach the battery pack to the

 

 

 

 

camcorder.

 

 

 

Press the battery pack lightly and

Charging the Battery Pack

 

slide it up until it clicks.

 

 

CHARGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

indicator

 

The camcorder can be powered with a

 

 

battery pack or directly using the

 

DC IN

compact power adapter. Charge the

 

terminal

battery pack before use.

 

Y

For approximate charging times and

 

 

recording/playback times with a full

 

 

battery pack, refer to the tables on

 

 

page 70.

P

 

 

 

 

Remove the battery

 

 

 

terminal cover before

 

 

 

attaching theObattery

 

C

 

 

 

BATT. switch

15

Preparations

 

 

 

• You can also use the compact

 

on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,

 

 

 

power adapter without attaching a

 

etc.

 

 

 

battery pack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When the compact power adapter

 

NOTES

 

 

 

is connected, even if a battery is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The CHARGE indicator also serves as a

 

 

 

attached its power will not be

 

 

 

consumed.

 

 

rough estimate of the battery charge

 

 

 

 

 

 

status.

 

 

ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED

 

Continuously on: Battery pack fully

 

 

 

charged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two quick flashes at 1-second intervals:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Disconnect the compact power

 

Battery pack at least 50% charged. If

 

 

 

adapter from the camcorder.

 

the indicator flashes quickly but not

 

2 Unplug the power cord from the

 

exactly in this pattern, refer to

 

 

Troubleshooting (

 

59).

 

 

 

power outlet and the compact

 

One flash at 1-second intervals: Battery

 

 

 

power adapter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pack less than 50% charged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• We recommend that you prepare battery

 

 

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

 

 

packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

you might need.

 

Press BATT. to release the battery

 

 

 

 

 

pack. Slide the battery pack down

 

 

 

 

 

and then pull it out.

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O

 

 

 

 

 

• You may hear some noise from the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

compact power adapter during use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• We recommend charging the battery

 

 

 

 

Cpack in temperatures between 10 °C

 

 

 

 

and 30 °C. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C, 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

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Installing the Backup Battery

 

NOTES

 

 

The battery life of the backup battery is

The backup battery (lithium button battery

about one year.

flashes in red when

the lithium button battery is not installed,

CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain

or when it needs to be replaced.

the date, time ( 23) and other

 

 

 

camcorder settings while the power

 

 

 

source is disconnected. Connect a power

 

 

 

source to the camcorder when replacing

Preparing the Wireless Controller

the backup battery to retain the settings.

 

(

Y

 

only) and Accessories

P

 

 

First, insert the supplied lithium button

 

battery (CR2025) into the wireless

 

controller.

 

O

 

Tab

 

 

 

 

1 Press the tab in the direction of

1 If a battery pack is attached,

 

the arrow and pull out the battery

 

holder.

 

remove it first.

 

 

 

 

 

C2 Open the backup battery cover.

2 Place the lithium button battery

 

 

with the + side facing up.

3 Insert the backup battery with the

3 Insert the battery holder.

+ side facing out.

 

4 Close the cover.

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Preparations

TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER Accessories

 

 

 

Y

Point the controller at the

P

camcorder’s remote sensor when

Fasten the grip belt.

you press the buttons.

 

Adjust the grip belt so that you can

 

O

You can rotate the LCD panel 180

reach the zoom lever with your index

degrees to use the wireless controller

finger, and the Start/Stop button with

from the front of the camcorder.

 

your thumb.

C

 

WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A

NOTES

 

 

• The wireless controller may not work

TRIPOD

properly when the remote sensor is

Do not leave the viewfinder

situated under strong light sources or

exposed to direct sunlight

direct sunlight.

 

 

as it may melt (due to

• If the wireless controller does not work,

concentration of the light by

check that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to

the lens). Do not use tripods

[OFF

] ( 57). Otherwise, replace

with fastening screws

the battery.

 

 

longer than 5.5 mm. Doing

 

 

 

 

 

 

so may damage the camcorder.

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Basic Operation of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joystick and Joystick Guide

 

Camcorder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the joystick to operate the

 

 

 

 

 

 

camcorder's menus.

 

 

 

 

Operating Modes

 

Push the joystick up, down, left or right

 

(

,

) to select an item or change

The camcorder’s operating mode is

settings.

 

 

 

 

determined by the position of the

Y

 

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

ress the joystick itself ( ) to save the

function is available in both operating

settings or confirm an action. On menu

modes.

 

 

screens, this is indicated by the icon

 

 

 

 

.

 

 

The joystick can also be used in

 

Pcombination with the joystick guide to

C

operate additional functions. Press ( )

 

 

 

 

to display/hide the joystick guide (when

 

 

recording, the joystick guide will appear

Oonly when the mode switch is set to

). The functions that appear on the joystick guide will change depending on the operating mode.

Operating mode

switch Icon display

Operation

 

 

 

Recording movies.

26

Playing movies.

31

19

Preparations

Using the Menus

3 Select (

) the desired setting

 

from the available options at the

 

 

bottom bar.

Many of the camcorder’s functions can

• The selected option will be

highlighted in light blue. Menu

be adjusted from the menus that open

items not available will appear

after pressing the FUNC. button

 

 

grayed out.

( FUNC. ).

 

 

• With some settings you will need to

For details about the available menu

make further selections and/or

options and settings, refer to the

 

 

press ( ). Follow the additional

appendix Menu Options Lists (

53).

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operation guides that will appear

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

 

on the screen (such as the joystick

 

 

icon

, small arrows, etc.).

 

P

 

4

ress FUNC. to save the settings

 

 

and close the menu.

 

 

ou can press FUNC. to close the

 

 

menu at any time.

O

 

 

Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus

C

 

 

 

1 Press FUNC. .

2 Select () the icon of the function you want to change from the left side column.

Menu items not available will appear grayed out.

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1 Press FUNC. .

 

 

Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this

2 Select (

) the

icon and press

Manual

 

( ) to open the setup menus.

In this manual, the

arrow is used to

3 Select (

 

 

 

) the desired menu from

abbreviate menu selections. Below is

the left side column and press

an example of changing a setting using

(

).

 

 

 

the setup menus.

 

The title of the selected menu

 

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appears on top of the screen and

 

[

MENU]

 

under it the list of settings.

 

[

DISPLAY SETUP/ ]

4 Select (

) the setting you want

 

[LANGUAGE]

 

to change and press (

).

 

Desired language

 

 

FUNC.

 

 

• An orange frame will indicate the

 

 

 

For selections in the FUNC. menu, the

 

menu item currently selected.

 

Menu items not available will

abbreviated form will always show the

 

appear grayed out.

 

initial default value. In recording mode,

• To return to the menu selection

its icon will appear on the left side

 

screen, select (

) [

RETURN]

columnYwhen you first open the menu.

 

and press ( ).

 

 

If the setting was changed, the icon of

5 Select (

) the desired option and

the currently selected option will appear

press ( ) to save the setting.

instead.

 

 

 

 

 

P

 

6 Press FUNC. .

 

 

 

FUNC.

 

 

 

 

 

[

IMAGE EFFECT OFF]

You can press FUNC. to close the

 

 

Desired image effect

menu at any time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNC.

 

 

 

 

O

 

 

NOTES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instead of steps 1 and 2, you can also

 

 

 

 

keep

FUNC.

pressed down for more than

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

1 second to open the setup menus screen

 

 

 

 

directly.

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Preparations
First Time Settings
Changing the Language

Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is Paris or Singapore, depending on the region of purchase.

The language for on-screen and menu

FUNC.

displays can be changed. The list of

available languages depends on the

(

20)

region where you purchased the

 

FUNC.

camcorder.

 

 

 

 

[

MENU]

 

 

Default value

Language Set A

 

 

[

DATE/TIME SETUP]

 

 

[T.ZONE/DST]

Czech, German, Greek, English , Spanish,

Desired time zone*

French, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian,

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Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic and

 

Persian.

 

 

 

Y

 

 

* To adjust for daylight saving time, select the

Language Set B

 

 

time zone with the mark next to the

English , Malay, Simplified Chinese, Traditional

area.

Chinese and Thai.

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

World Time Zones

 

.

 

 

nce you have set the time zone, date

(

20)

 

 

and time, you do not need to reset the

 

 

 

 

clock every time you travel to another

FUNC.

O

 

 

 

time zone. Select the time zone to

[

MENU]

 

 

match the local time at your

[

DISPLAY SETUP/ ]

 

destination, referring to the date and

[LANGUAGE]

 

time displayed on the screen.

FUNC

 

 

 

Desired language

 

 

 

FUNC.

NOTES

• If you changed the language by mistake, follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting.

• The display that appears in some menu screens refers to the name of the button on the camcorder and will not change, regardless of the language selected.

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90°
You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). This is the only case where you can use the viewfinder and

Setting the Date and Time

Getting Ready to Start

 

Recording

FUNC.

Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting

( 20)

the LCD Screen

 

1Open the date and time setup screen.

 

FUNC.

[ MENU]

Before you start recording, open the

 

lens cover.

[

DATE/TIME SETUP]

 

Y

[DATE/TIME]

 

Blinking arrows will be displayed

 

around the first field of the date.

 

2 Change each field of the date and

 

time with the joystick ( ) and

 

move ( ) to the next field.

 

3 Press (

) to start the clock.

 

 

 

4 Press FUNC. to close the menu.

Move the lens cover switch down to

 

 

 

 

 

P

 

NOTES

 

 

to open the lens cover.

 

 

 

 

You can also change the date format

Rotating the LCD Panel

 

 

(

58).

 

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

 

 

O

 

C

You can rotate the panel 90 degrees

downward.

 

180°

 

 

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Preparations

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.

LCD Backlight

You can set the brightness of the LCD screen to normal or bright.

FUNC.

( 20)

FUNC.

[

MENU]

 

[

 

SETUP/ ]

[BACKLIGHT]

Desired option

FUNC.

 

 

P

 

 

NOTES

 

 

• This setting does not affect the

 

 

brightness of the recording or the

 

O

 

 

viewfinderDISPLAYscreen.

Subject can monitor the

• Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten

the effective usage time of the battery

LCD screen

 

C

pack.

 

NOTES

 

 

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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