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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    PUB. DIE-294 Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Please read also the Digital Video Software instruction manual (on PDF file). Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 2: Cleaning The Video Heads

    Fig. 1 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.

  • Page 3: Important Usage Instructions

    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) Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction ______________________________ About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories Components Guide Screen Displays Preparations _____________________________ Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Video ____________________________________ Basic Recording Shooting Video Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Quick Start Function Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Basic Playback Playing Back Video Returning to a Pre-marked Position Locating the Beginning of a Recording Date Locating the End of the Last Scene On-Screen Displays (Data Code) Advanced Function...
  • Page 6 Photos __________________________________ Basic Recording Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Erasing or Protecting a Photo Right After Recording It Basic Playback Viewing Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback Erasing Photos Additional Functions Automatic Focus Priority Protecting Photos Initializing the Memory Card Printing Photos Printing Photos –...
  • Page 7 Table of contents Additional Information ______________________ Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu Setup menus Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.) Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.) Card Operations (Card Initialization, etc.) Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) System Setup (Beep, Power Save, etc.) Date/Time Setup...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction About this Manual 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 •...

  • Page 9: Supplied Accessories

    Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-590E Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery Pack (incl. power cord) STV-250N Stereo Video Lithium Button Battery Cable (CR1616) (incl. ferrite core) Lithium Button Battery WL-D85 Wireless Controller (CR2025) for Wireless Controller Software CD-ROM* IFC-300PCU USB Cable DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk...

  • Page 10: Components Guide

    Introduction Components Guide Lens cover switch ( 28, 47) Left side view open, closed) DV terminal ( 59, 64) USB terminal ( AV terminal ( CARD access indicator ( 47)/ CHARGE indicator ( Speaker Mode switch ( Easy recording Recording programs (tape/card) switch ( Grip belt ( Strap mount (...
  • Page 11 Joystick ( Back view FUNC. button ( 21, 69) D.EFFECTS button ( Remote sensor ( Viewfinder ( Dioptric adjustment lever ( QUICK START button ( Start/Stop button ( 28, 47) DC IN terminal ( Backup battery compartment ( Serial number/ Battery attachment unit ( LCD screen ( Cassette compartment (...

  • Page 12: Wireless Controller Wl-D85

    Introduction Wireless Controller WL-D85 START/STOP button ( CARD –/+ buttons ( DATE SEARCH buttons ( START/ STOP PHOTO ZOOM button ( button ( CARD PAUSE button ( DATE SEARCH SLOW button ( AUDIO DUB. button ( PLAY ZERO SET MEMORY button ( PHOTO button ( STOP Zoom buttons (...

  • Page 13: Screen Displays

    Screen Displays Recording Movies Zoom ( 30), Exposure Recording program ( White balance ( Image effect ( LCD video light ( Digital effects ( Condensation warning ( Shutter speed ( Self timer ( Playing Movies Exposure adjustment ( Manual focus ( Image stabilizer ( Recording mode ( Tape operation (...
  • Page 14 Introduction Recording Still Images Zoom ( 30), Exposure Recording program ( White balance ( Image effect ( LCD video light ( Digital effects ( Still image quality/size ( Self timer ( Number of still images available on the memory card ( AF frame ( Joystick guide ( Camcorder shake warning (...
  • Page 15 Tape operation • Depending on the conditions under which the Note that some playback and search modes are camcorder and the battery pack are used, the only available when using the wireless controller. actual battery charge may not be indicated Record, Record pause, accurately.

  • Page 16: Preparations

    Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. Turn off the camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Press the battery pack lightly and slide it up until it clicks.
  • Page 17 • You can also use the compact on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. power adapter without attaching a 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 rough estimate of the battery charge consumed.

  • Page 18: Installing The Backup Battery

    Preparations NOTES Installing the Backup Battery The battery life of the backup battery is about one year. flashes in red when The backup battery (lithium button battery the lithium button battery is not installed, CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain or when it needs to be replaced.
  • Page 19 Accessories O USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER Point the controller at the Fasten the grip belt. camcorder’s remote sensor when Adjust the grip belt so that you can you press the buttons. reach the zoom lever with your index You can rotate the LCD panel 180 finger, and the button with Start/Stop...

  • Page 20: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder

    Preparations Basic Operation of the Camcorder 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 settings.

  • Page 21: Using The Menus

    Select ( ) the desired setting Using the Menus from the available options at the bottom bar. • The selected option will be Many of the camcorder’s functions can highlighted in light blue. Menu be adjusted from the menus that open items not available will appear after pressing the FUNC.
  • Page 22 Preparations FUNC. Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Press Manual In the still image index screen, the setup menus will open. Skip to In this manual, the arrow is used to step 3. abbreviate menu selections. Below is Select ( ) the icon and press an example of changing a setting using...

  • Page 23: First Time Settings

    First Time Settings First Time Settings Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is Paris or Changing the Language Singapore, depending on the region of purchase. The language for on-screen and menu FUNC.

  • Page 24: Setting The Date And Time

    Preparations Getting Ready to Start Recording Getting Ready to Start Setting the Date and Time Recording FUNC. Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Open the date and time setup screen. Before you start recording, open the FUNC. MENU] lens cover.
  • Page 25 LCD Backlight the LCD screen simultaneously. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees You can set the brightness of the LCD can be useful in the following cases: screen to normal or bright. • When you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording with the FUNC.

  • Page 26: Inserting And Removing A Tape

    Preparations Inserting and Removing a Tape Use only videocassettes marked with logo. 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.

  • Page 27: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card

    IMPORTANT Inserting and Removing a Memory Card • Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder You can use commercially available 53). SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory • Memory cards have front and back cards, SD memory cards or sides that are not interchangeable.

  • Page 28: Basic Recording

    Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back movies – from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual picture adjustments. Holding the lock button pressed Basic Recording Basic Recording down, set the switch to CAMERA. Start/Stop Press to begin recording.
  • Page 29 NOTES Using the Viewfinder When recording in bright places it • About the recording time: By changing the may be difficult to use the LCD recording mode you can change the screen. In such case, change the video quality and as a result, also the brightness of the LCD screen available recording time ( 72).

  • Page 30: Zooming: Optical, Advanced And Digital Zoom

    Video FUNC. Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital MENU] Zoom CAMERA SETUP] [ZOOM TYPE] Desired option FUNC. The camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, advanced and digital NOTES zoom when recording movies. (In mode only the optical zoom The zoom range of the advanced zoom is available.) You can also change the will change depending on the aspect ratio zoom speed.

  • Page 31: Quick Start Function

    Quick Start Function FUNC. QUICK START When you press FUNC. camcorder enters the standby MENU] mode. In standby mode the camcorder CAMERA SETUP] consumes only about half the power [ZOOM SPEED] used when recording, saving energy Desired option when you are using a battery pack. FUNC.

  • Page 32: Reviewing The Last Scene Recorded

    Video NOTES Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded • When you wake up the camcorder from standby mode, the following settings will be changed automatically: - Manual focus returns to automatic focus (AF). - Manual exposure adjustment returns to automatic exposure. - Zoom position returns to full wide- angle W.

  • Page 33: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback Locate the point where you want Basic Playback to begin the playback. Push the joystick ( ) toward rewind the tape or ( ) toward to fast forward. Playing Back Video Push the joystick ( ) toward to begin the playback. URING PLAYBACK 6 Push the joystick ( ) toward...

  • Page 34: Returning To A Pre-Marked Position

    Video Special Playback Modes To enter most special playback modes you need to operate the buttons on the wireless controller ( 12). There is no sound during the special playback modes. Operation on the camcorder Special playback mode Initial mode or on the wireless controller Fast playback Normal playback...

  • Page 35: Locating The Beginning Of A Recording Date

    NOTES Locating the End of the Last Scene If there are blank sections between recordings, the zero set memory may not After playing back a tape, use this work correctly. function to locate the end of the last scene recorded in order to continue recording from that point.

  • Page 36: On-Screen Displays (Data Code

    Video On-Screen Displays (Data Code) The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time of recording. You can select the data to be displayed. Options Default value OFF] No data code display. DATE], [ TIME] Displays the date or time when the scene or still image was recorded.

  • Page 37: Advanced Function

    Advanced Function NOTES Advanced Functions • Do not set the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene; the brightness of the picture may change abruptly. : Special Scene Recording Programs • [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/ BEACH]/[ SNOW] - The picture may not appear smooth Recording in a very bright ski resort or during playback.
  • Page 38 Video PROGRAM AE] BEACH] The camcorder Use this mode to sets the aperture record on a sunny and shutter beach. It prevents speed. the subject from being underexposed. PORTRAIT] SUNSET] The camcorder Use this mode to uses a large record sunsets in aperture, achieving vibrant colors.

  • Page 39: Flexible Recording: Changing The Shutter Speed

    Shutter speed guidelines Flexible Recording: Changing the Note that on screen only the denominator Shutter Speed is displayed – [ 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc. Use the automatic exposure (AE) 1/50 program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or to select To record under most ordinary conditions.

  • Page 40: Lcd Video Light

    Video LCD Video Light Self Timer You can use the LCD video light to record in completely dark places. For a brighter picture, we recommend keeping a distance of about 20 cm - POINTS TO CHECK 60 cm from the subject and/or using the [ NIGHT] recording program.

  • Page 41: Audio Recording Mode

    Audio Recording Mode Audio Playback Modes You can change the quality of the audio Selecting the Audio Channel recording. 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 Options Default value signals).

  • Page 42: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Video Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Manual Focus Adjustment Dubbed Audio You can select the audio track to play back when playing back a tape that has Autofocus may not work well on the a dubbed audio track (Stereo 2) in following subjects.

  • Page 43: Manual Exposure Adjustment

    • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward Manual Exposure Adjustment [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus. Push the joystick ( ) toward At times, backlit subjects may appear [BACK] to save the focus too dark (underexposed) or subjects adjustment.

  • Page 44: White Balance

    Video Push the joystick ( ) toward [BACK] to lock and save the FUNC. exposure setting. If you operate the zoom during FUNC. exposure lock, the brightness of the AUTO] Desired option* image may change. FUNC. * When you select [ SET], do not press FUNC.

  • Page 45: Image Effects

    FUNC. - Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights IMAGE EFFECT OFF] Desired option FUNC. Image Effects Digital Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record images with special color effects. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: POINTS TO CHECK...
  • Page 46 Video Setting D.EFFECTS FUNC. Press : ...while recording, then press Start/Stop to fade out and pause FUNC. the recording. D.EFFECT OFF] : ...during playback, then Desired option* push the joystick ( ) toward FUNC. fade out and pause the playback. * While making the selection, you can preview the effect on the screen.
  • Page 47 Photos Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back images to printing them. Holding the lock button pressed Basic Recording Basic Recording down, set the switch to CAMERA. Start/Stop Press • Once the focus is automatically Taking Photos adjusted, will turn green and...
  • Page 48 Photos images that can be recorded with the Selecting Photo Size and Quality current quality/size setting. NOTES Still images are recorded on the memory card using JPEG compression. • Depending on the number of images on As a general rule select a larger image the memory card (Windows: 1,800 images or more;...
  • Page 49 Basic Playback Basic Playback Erasing or Protecting a Photo Right After Recording It You can erase or protect the still image Viewing Photos recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to [ OFF]).
  • Page 50 Photos Image Jump Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward W. You can jump to a specific image without having to browse all of them The index screen appears. one by one. Select ( ) an image. Move the cursor to the image Push the joystick ( ) and hold it...
  • Page 51 Erasing All Images • To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward T. To The following procedure will erase all reduce the magnification, move the non-protected still images from the the zoom lever toward W. memory card (all images except those •...

  • Page 52: Additional Functions

    Photos Additional Functions Additional Functions FUNC. FUNC. MENU] Automatic Focus Priority CAMERA SETUP] [FOCUS PRI.] Desired option FUNC. When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only NOTES after the focus has been adjusted automatically. In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program the focus priority is automatically set to [...
  • Page 53 IMPORTANT You can also use the following functions... Initializing the memory card ( 53) will The following functions and features permanently erase all still images, even of the camcorder can be used either the protected ones. for shooting video or for taking photos.

  • Page 54: Printing Photos

    56). Selecting the Print Settings Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the You can select the number of copies CP, DS and ES series and Inkjet printers and other settings for printing. The marked with the PictBridge logo.
  • Page 55 Date printing Printing Multiple Images on the Same Sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc. When using Canon printers you can print the same still image multiple times on the same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of copies depending on the [ PAPER SIZE] setting.
  • Page 56 - Do not disconnect the USB cable. 81). - Do not remove the memory card. - Canon’s PictBridge-compatible • If the message “BUSY” does not printers: Resolve the error. When disappear, disconnect the USB cable and printing does not resume restore the connection after a short while.
  • Page 57 Selecting Still Images for Printing Select ( ) [PRINT] and press ( (Print Order) Printing starts. The print settings menu disappears when printing is completed. POINTS TO CHECK NOTES Set the print orders before connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. •...
  • Page 58 External Connections This chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or VCR AV Terminal Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder.

  • Page 59: Connection Diagrams

    Connection Diagrams Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. Terminal on the Terminal on the Connecting Cable Camcorder Connected Device Output connection (signal flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals. VIDEO Yellow AUDIO...
  • Page 60 External Connections Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder The quality of the playback picture will vary depending on the connected TV You can copy your recordings by and the type of connection used. connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device.
  • Page 61 recording when copying is Digital Video Dubbing complete. This camcorder: Stop playback. You can input video from other digital NOTES video devices and record the input video on the tape in the camcorder. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
  • Page 62 External Connections NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. When the scene you wish to Concerning Copyright record appears, push the joystick ) toward to begin Copyright Precaution recording. Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films Recording starts. and other materials, as well as some television programs are copyrighted.
  • Page 63 STOP Press to stop dubbing. Audio Dubbing IMPORTANT You can add sound to a recording using • Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a the built-in microphone. blank section or a section recorded in LP mode or [ 16bit] audio.

  • Page 64: Connecting To A Computer

    External Connections Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer DV Terminal • Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly. • Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV cable.
  • Page 65 IMPORTANT Transferring Video Recordings • The video transfer may not work correctly depending on the software and You can transfer recordings to a the specifications/settings of your computer using the DV terminal. computer. • If the computer freezes while the Equipment and System Requirements camcorder is connected to it, •...
  • Page 66 External Connections IMPORTANT Transferring Photos – Direct Transfer • Observe the following precautions when the CARD access indicator is on or With the supplied USB cable and flashing. Failing to do so may result in software (on the DIGITAL VIDEO permanent data loss.
  • Page 67 Transferring Images Automatic Transfer Options All the relevant still images will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer. ALL IMAGES] UTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS Transfers all still images. 1 Select ( ) a transfer option and NEW IMAGES] press (...
  • Page 68 External Connections Erasing All Transfer Orders NOTES When the camcorder is connected to the FUNC. computer and the image selection screen FUNC. is displayed, press to return to the transfer menu. FUNC. MENU] CARD OPERATIONS] [ERASE ALL TRANS.ORD] [YES] Transfer Orders FUNC.
  • Page 69 Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information. Appendix: Menu Options Lists Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 21).
  • Page 70 Additional Information FUNC. Menu (cont.) CAMERA PLAY Menu item Setting options Press ( ) to enter the record pause [REC PAUSE] – – – mode. Press ( ) to search. [END SEARCH] – – – Press ( ) to start. [SLIDESHOW] –...
  • Page 71 Option available only when the recording program is set to [ PROGRAM AE]. Option available when the mode switch is set to (only when the recording program is set to [ PROGRAM AE]). Option available only when the mode switch is set to ADVANCED] when [WIDESCREEN] is set to [ OFF].
  • Page 72 Additional Information [REC MODE]: Select the video recording mode. • Recording in LP mode extends the available recording time on the tape 1.5 times. • Depending on the condition of the tape (long usage, imperfections, etc.) you may notice some video anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture when playing back recordings made in LP mode.
  • Page 73 Card Operations (Card Initialization, etc.) CARD OPERATIONS PLAY Menu item Setting options [ERASE ALL PRINT ORD] [NO], [YES] [ERASE ALL TRANS.ORD] [NO], [YES] [ERASE ALL IMAGES] [NO], [YES] [INITIALIZE] [NO], [YES] Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP CAMERA PLAY Menu item Setting options...
  • Page 74 Additional Information [BRIGHTNESS]: Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD display with the joystick. • Changing the brightness of the LCD display does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings. [TV SCREEN]: When set to [ ON], the camcorder’s on-screen displays will appear also on the screen of a connected TV or monitor.
  • Page 75 [BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self- timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions. [POWER SAVE]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    - Use the compact power adapter. The charge indicator flashes rapidly. (one flash at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service Center. (two quick flashes at 1-second intervals) Battery pack at least 50% charged ( 17).
  • Page 77 flashes on the screen. - Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 16). flashes on the screen. - Condensation is detected. Refer to Condensation ( 86). “REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears on the screen. - Remove the cassette and reinsert it ( 26).
  • Page 78 Additional Information Playback During playback there is video noise. - Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads ( Playback does not start. - Load a cassette ( 26). - Set the camcorder to 33). - Tape reached the end (“ END”...

  • Page 79: List Of Messages

    Editing Cannot record with this camcorder video input from an external video device connected using a DV cable. - Wrong signal standard. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. List of Messages (in alphabetical order) CANNOT TRANSFER! - You attempted to transfer a still image that cannot be displayed with this camcorder.
  • Page 80 Additional Information COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED - You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape ( 62). COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED - You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape ( 62). HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE - Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads ( INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED - You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television system (NTSC) or in a recording standard not supported by this camcorder.
  • Page 81 - The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer's settings. INK ABSORBER FULL - Select [CONTINUE] to resume printing. Contact a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the printer) to replace the ink absorber. INK ERROR - There is a problem with the ink.
  • Page 82 Additional Information NO PAPER - Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper. NO PRINTHEAD - No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective. PAPER ERROR - There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong. - If the paper output tray is closed, open it to print.

  • Page 83: Handling Precautions

    Do’s and Don’ts Handling Precautions Battery Pack DANGER! Camcorder Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not carry the camcorder by the • Do not expose the battery pack to LCD panel.
  • Page 84 Additional Information • Although the battery pack’s operating • Do not use spliced tapes or temperature range is from 0 °C to nonstandard cassettes as they may 40 °C, the optimal range is from damage the camcorder. 10 °C to 30 °C. At cold temperatures, •...
  • Page 85 • Do not disassemble, modify, immerse electricity. Canon makes no in water, heat above 100 °C or warranties for corrupted or lost data. incinerate the battery.
  • Page 86 Additional Information Maintenance/Others Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the Storage camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder. If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a Condensation may form in the following place free of dust, in low humidity, and...
  • Page 87 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon Remove the cassette immediately Service Center for information on plug and leave the cassette compartment adapters for overseas use. open. Leaving the cassette in the Playback on a TV Screen camcorder may damage the tape.

  • Page 88: System Diagram

    Additional Information General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger WS-20 Wrist Strap NB-2LH, BP-2L5*, CB-2LWE BP-2L14 Battery Pack SS-600/SS-650 Battery Charger Shoulder Strap CA-590E Compact Power Adapter MiniDV videocassette SCART adapter STV-250N Stereo Video Cable CV-150F/CV-250F DVD recorder/digital device WL-D85...

  • Page 89: Optional Accessories

    Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
  • Page 90 Additional Information Recording and Playback Times The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.
  • Page 91 A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 92: Specifications

    Additional Information Specifications MD265/MD255 System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital component recording Audio Recording System PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz) Television System...
  • Page 93 Minimum Illumination 1.7 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/6) 7 lx ( mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/25) Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx Image Stabilization Electronic Memory Card Recording Media SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card, SD memory card, MultiMedia Card (MMC)* Size of Still Images 1,152 x 864, 640 x 480 pixels File Format...
  • Page 94 Additional Information CA-590E Compact Power Adapter Power input 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.14 – 0.08 A Rated output 8.4 V DC, 0.6 A Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C Dimensions 46 x 26 x 70 mm Weight 93 g BP-2L5 Battery Pack Battery type...
  • Page 95 Digital video input (DV dubbing)* ..61 Index Direct print ..... . 54 Direct transfer ....66 DV terminal .
  • Page 96 Additional Information Magnifying a still image ... . 50 Screen icons ....13 Maintenance .
  • Page 97 Zero set memory ....34 Zoom Advanced zoom ....30 Zoom speed ....30 Zoom type .
  • Page 98 P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands Canon UK Ltd. CCI Service Centre, Unit 130 Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, England Telephone 0870-241-2161 Canon Australia Pty. Ltd. Info-Line: 131383 www.canon.com.au Canon New Zealand Ltd. Customer Care: (09) 489 0470 www.canon.co.nz...

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