User manual CANON MD160

[. . . ] PUB. DIE-273 Instruction Manual English Digital Video Camcorder Introduction Prerparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Mini Digital Video Cassette Editing Functions Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). · Digital Video Software External Connections Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Version 23 E Additional Information PAL 2 Cleaning the Video Heads Introduction 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. · Sound becomes distorted, or there is no sound during playback. [. . . ] · Operating the zoom or the joystick ( ) will return the camcorder to manual focus adjustment. Push the joystick ( ) towards [BACK] to save the focus adjustment. Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 47 White Balance The white balance function helps you accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings. POINTS TO CHECK ( Mode switch: 8) TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 2 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press ( ). The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder. NOTES Options [ AUTO] Default value Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. For recording under tungsten and tungsten type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ SET] Use the custom white balance for special situations not covered by the other options. The custom white balance will ensure that white subjects appear white under various lighting conditions. FUNC. ( 22) When you select the custom white balance [ SET]: - Make the white balance adjustment in a place with sufficient light. - Very rarely and depending on the light source, may keep on flashing instead of staying on. Even in that case, the white balance would be properly adjusted and the results should be better than with [ AUTO]. Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases: - Changing lighting conditions - Close-ups - Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest) - Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Advanced Functions FUNC. Icon of the currently selected White Balance Desired option* FUNC. * When you select [ SET], do not press FUNC. and continue instead with the procedure below. 48 Audio Recording and Playback Audio Recording and Playback Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to obtain different results. POINTS TO CHECK ( Mode switch: 8) Audio Recording and Playback Audio Recording Mode You can change the quality of the audio recording. POINTS TO CHECK ( 8) Options [ [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] VIVID] Default value Options [ [ 16bit] 12bit] Default value Records with no image enhancing effects. [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL] Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. FUNC. ( 22) Records audio at the highest quality. Records audio on 2 channels (Stereo 1) leaving 2 channels free (Stereo 2) for audio dubbing or for adding a sound track later. FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. MENU AUDIO SETUP FUNC. Icon of the currently selected Image Effect Desired option FUNC. AUDIO MODE Desired option FUNC. ABOUT THE WIND SCREEN The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind, but you can turn the wind screen off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible ( 39). Audio Recording and Playback 49 Audio Playback Modes Selecting the Audio Channel You can select the audio channel to play back when playing back a tape with audio recorded on two channels (either stereo sound or bilingual audio signals). POINTS TO CHECK ( 8) POINTS TO CHECK ( 8) Options [ [ [ STEREO1] STEREO2] MIX/FIXED] Original sound only. Dubbed audio only. Default value Options [ L/R] Default value Mixed audio with the original sound and the dubbed audio at the same level. [ MIX/VAR. ] Mixed audio where the balance between the original sound ( ) and the dubbed audio ( ) can be adjusted. FUNC. ( 22) Left and Right channels (stereo) / Main + Sub signals (bilingual). [ L/L] Left channel only (stereo) / Main signal only (bilingual). [ R/R] Right channel only (stereo) / Sub signal only (bilingual). FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. Advanced Functions FUNC. MENU AUDIO SETUP 12bit AUDIO MENU AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH FUNC. Desired option* * When you select [ MIX/VAR. ], adjust the mix balance with the [MIX BALANCE] setting ( 39). FUNC. Desired option Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio You can select the audio track to play back when playing back a tape that has a dubbed audio track (Stereo 2) in addition to the original recorded audio (Stereo 1). 50 Recording Options using the Memory Card Recording Options using the Memory Card Recording Options using the Memory Card On a 512 MB memory card Image Size 735 1, 115 1, 310 3, 355 2, 155 2, 515 6, 040 L 1152x864 Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still images are recorded on the memory card using the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) compression. [. . . ] Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassette compartment open. A cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected. 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, Iraq, Iran, 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. RESUMING USE The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions. After the condensation warning stops flashing, wait for 1 more hour before resuming use. General Information 87 General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) WS-20 Wrist Strap SS-900 Shoulder Strap CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger MiniDV Video Cassette CB-2LWE Battery Charger NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L5*, BP-2L12, BP-2L14 Battery Pack CA-590E Compact Power Adapter NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L5, BP-2L12, BP-2L14 Battery Pack WL-D85 Wireless Controller STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SCART Adapter TV Additional Information VCR CV-150F/CV-250F DV Cable DVD Recorder/Digital Device with DV Terminal Card Adapter Reader/Writer SD/SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCard IFC-300PCU USB Cable Computer SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case PictBridge Compatible Printers * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory. 88 General Information Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. [. . . ]