Canon MD255 User manual

PUB. DIE-294

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

PAL

Please read also the Digital

Video Software instruction

manual (on PDF file).

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Introduction

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”

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 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.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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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:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING

INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

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.

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 ______________________________

8 About this Manual

9 Getting to Know the Camcorder

9 Supplied Accessories

10 Components Guide

13 Screen Displays

Preparations _____________________________

16 Getting Started

16 Charging the Battery Pack

18 Installing the Backup Battery

18 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories

20 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

20 Operating Modes

20 Joystick and Joystick Guide

21 Using the Menus

23 First Time Settings

23 Changing the Language

23 Changing the Time Zone

24 Setting the Date and Time

24 Getting Ready to Start Recording

24 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen

26 Inserting and Removing a Tape

27 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

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Video ____________________________________

28 Basic Recording

28 Shooting Video

30 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom

31 Quick Start Function

32 Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded

33 Basic Playback

33 Playing Back Video

34 Returning to a Pre-marked Position

35 Locating the Beginning of a Recording Date

35 Locating the End of the Last Scene

36 On-Screen Displays (Data Code)

37 Advanced Function

37 : Special Scene Recording Programs

39 Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed

40 LCD Video Light

40 Self Timer

41 Audio Recording Mode

41 Audio Playback Modes

42 Manual Focus Adjustment

43 Manual Exposure Adjustment

44 White Balance

45 Image Effects

45 Digital Effects

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Photos __________________________________

47 Basic Recording

47 Taking Photos

48 Selecting Photo Size and Quality

49 Erasing or Protecting a Photo Right After Recording It

49 Basic Playback

49 Viewing Photos

50 Magnifying Photos during Playback

51 Erasing Photos

52 Additional Functions

52 Automatic Focus Priority

52 Protecting Photos

53 Initializing the Memory Card

54 Printing Photos

54 Printing Photos – Direct Print

54 Selecting the Print Settings

56 Print Orders

External Connections _______________________

58 Connecting to a TV or VCR

59 Connection Diagrams

60 Playback on a TV Screen

60 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

61 Digital Video Dubbing

63 Audio Dubbing

64 Connecting to a Computer

64 PC Connection Diagrams

65 Transferring Video Recordings

66 Transferring Photos – Direct Transfer

68 Transfer Orders

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Additional Information ______________________

69 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

69 FUNC. Menu

70 Setup menus

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

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

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

73 Card Operations (Card Initialization, etc.)

73 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

74 System Setup (Beep, Power Save, etc.)

75 Date/Time Setup

76 Trouble?

76 Troubleshooting

79 List of Messages

83 Do’s and Don’ts

83 Handling Precautions

86 Maintenance/Others

87 Using the Camcorder Abroad

88 General Information

88 System Diagram

89 Optional Accessories

92 Specifications

95 Index

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Canon MD265/MD255. 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 ( 76).

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

• 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.

• “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.

• The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

About this Manual

Setting the Date and Time

1Open the date and time setup

screen.

[ MENU]

[ DATE/TIME SETUP]

[DATE/TIME]

Blinking arrows will be displayed

around the first field of the date.

2Change each field of the date and

time with the joystick ( ) and

move ( ) to the next field.

3Press ( ) to start the clock.

4Press to close the menu.

NOTES

You can also change the date format

( 93).

FUNC.

( 30)

FUNC.

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

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

manual the default value is shown in boldface.

For example [ON], [OFF].

Buttons and switches to be operated

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick

are indicated within a “button” frame.

For example .

FUNC.

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Getting to Know the Camcorder

* Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file.

Supplied Accessories

CA-590E Compact Power

Adapter

(incl. power cord)

BP-2L5 Battery Pack

Lithium Button Battery

(CR1616)

STV-250N Stereo Video

Cable

(incl. ferrite core)

WL-D85 Wireless Controller

Lithium Button Battery

(CR2025) for Wireless

Controller

IFC-300PCU USB Cable

Software CD-ROM*

DIGITAL VIDEO

Solution Disk

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Introduction

Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a “button”frame

(for example ).

Components Guide

Left side view

Front view

Right side view

Lens cover switch ( 28, 47)

( open, closed)

DV terminal ( 59, 64)

USB terminal ( 64)

AV terminal ( 59)

CARD access indicator ( 47)/

CHARGE indicator ( 16)

Speaker

Mode switch ( 29)

Easy recording

Recording programs

(tape/card) switch ( 20)

Grip belt ( 19)

Strap mount

( 90)

Lock button

switch ( 20)

Stereo microphone

FUNC.

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