User manual CANON MD205

[. . . ] DIE-295 Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual PAL Cleaning the Video Heads Introduction 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. · Sound becomes distorted, or there is no sound during playback. · The message "HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE" appears. [. . . ] [ MIX/VAR. ] Right channel only (stereo) / Sub signal only (bilingual). Mixed audio where the balance between the original sound ( ) and the dubbed audio ( ) can be adjusted. FUNC. ( 20) FUNC. FUNC. ( 20) FUNC. [ MENU] [ AUDIO SETUP] [OUTPUT CH] Desired option FUNC. [ MENU] [ AUDIO SETUP] [12bit AUDIO] Desired option* FUNC. * When you select [ MIX/VAR. ], adjust the mix balance with the [MIX BALANCE] setting ( 56). 40 Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. · Reflective surfaces · Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines · Fast moving subjects · Through wet windows · Night scenes ( POINTS TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. Mode switch: BACK FOCUS · Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus. 4 Push the joystick ( ) toward [BACK] to save the focus adjustment. Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks. Mode switch: BACK FOCUS 19) 1 Keep the joystick pushed ( ) toward [FOCUS] for more than 2 seconds. · Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus. · If you operate the zoom or the joystick ( ), changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode. 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( display it. ) to 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] to activate the manual focus. [FOCUS] on the joystick guide will be displayed in light blue and "MF" appears on the screen. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [BACK] to save the focus adjustment. NOTES The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode switch to . 3 Adjust ( ) the focus as necessary. · Push the joystick ( ) toward for a farther focal distance or push it ( ) toward for a closer focal distance. 41 Video Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). ( POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). EXP BACK 4 Push the joystick ( ) toward [BACK] to lock and save the exposure setting. If you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change. White Balance 19) 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 ) to Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE] Default value 19) 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [EXP]. [EXP] on the joystick guide changes to light blue and the exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral value "±0" appear on the screen. Options [ AUTO] Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. [ TUNGSTEN] 3 Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as required. · The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture. · Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [EXP] again will return the camcorder to automatic exposure. For recording under tungsten and tungsten type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ SET] Use the custom white balance setting to make white objects appear white under colored lighting. 42 FUNC. ( 20) FUNC. Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record images with special color effects. ( POINTS TO CHECK Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE] Default value [ FUNC. AUTO] Desired option* * When you select [ SET], do not press FUNC. and continue instead with the procedure below. 19) TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 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 · When you select the custom white balance: - Set the custom white balance in a sufficiently illuminated place. [. . . ] After the condensation warning stops flashing, wait for 1 more hour before resuming use. TO AVOID CONDENSATION · Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature. · Remove the cassette, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. 66 Using the Camcorder Abroad 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. 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. Trademark Acknowledgements · is a trademark. [. . . ]