Canon MD255 Manuel d'utilisateur

PUB. DIE-294Digital Video CamcorderInstruction ManualPALPlease read also the Digital Video Software instruction manual (on PDF file).

Introduction10Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).Components GuideLeft side vi

11Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).Back viewTop viewBottom viewJoystick ( 2

Introduction12Wireless Controller WL-D85WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D85START/ STOPPHOTOZOOMCARDDATE SEARCHREWPLAYFFSTOPPAUSESLOWAUDIO DUB.ZERO SETMEMORYTV

13Screen Displays Recording MoviesZoom ( 30), Exposure ( 43)Recording program ( 37)White balance ( 44)Image effect ( 45)LCD video light ( 40)Digital

Introduction14 Recording Still ImagesZoom ( 30), Exposure ( 43)Recording program ( 37)White balance ( 44)Image effect ( 45)LCD video light ( 40)Digi

15 Tape operationNote that some playback and search modes are only available when using the wireless controller. Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject,

16PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcord

17• You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack.• When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is at

Preparations18Installing the Backup BatteryThe backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain the date, time ( 24) and

19Point the controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless contro

2IntroductionCleaning the Video HeadsDigital video camcorders record video signals onto the tape in very thin lines (as thin as 1/8 the width of a hai

Preparations20Basic Operation of the CamcorderOperating ModesThe camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the switch and the /

21Using the MenusMany of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button (). For details about the

Preparations221 Press .In the still image index screen, the setup menus will open. Skip to step 3.2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the se

23First Time SettingsChanging the LanguageThe language for on-screen and menu displays can be changed. The list of available languages depends on the

Preparations24Setting the Date and Time1 Open the date and time setup screen. [ MENU] [ DATE/TIME SETUP] [DATE/TIME]Blinking arrows will be dis

25the LCD screen simultaneously. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases:• When you wish to include yourself in the pi

Preparations26Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with the logo.1 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and open the ca

27Inserting and Removing a Memory CardYou can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, SD memory cards or MultiMedia cards

28VideoThis chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back movies – from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual picture ad

29NOTES• About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you can change the video quality and as a result, also the available recording time

3Important Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERV

Video30Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital ZoomThe camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, advanced and digital zoom when recording movies.

31 [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [ZOOM SPEED] Desired option NOTESThe fastest zoom speed can be achieved with the [ VARIABLE] setting.Using the Zoom

Video32NOTES• When you wake up the camcorder from standby mode, the following settings will be changed automatically:- Manual focus returns to automat

33Basic PlaybackPlaying Back Video1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to PLAY.2 Move the / switch to (tape).3 If the joystick

Video34Returning to a Pre-marked PositionIf you wish to return to a particular scene later, mark the point with the zero set memory and the tape will

35NOTESIf there are blank sections between recordings, the zero set memory may not work correctly.Locating the Beginning of a Recording DateYou can lo

Video36On-Screen Displays (Data Code)The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time of recording. You can select the data to be displaye

37Advanced Function: Special Scene Recording ProgramsRecording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks dis

Video38[ PROGRAM AE]The camcorder sets the aperture and shutter speed.[BEACH]Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. It prevents the subject from be

39 Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter SpeedUse the automatic exposure (AE) program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or

4Table of contentsIntroduction ______________________________8 About this Manual9 Getting to Know the Camcorder9 Supplied Accessories10 Components Gui

Video40LCD Video LightYou can use the LCD video light to record in completely dark places. For a brighter picture, we recommend keeping a distance of

41Audio Recording ModeYou can change the quality of the audio recording.Options Default value [ MENU] [ AUDIO SETUP] [AUDIO MODE] Desired opt

Video42Selecting 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 au

43• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus.4 Push the joystick ( ) toward [BACK] to save the focus adjus

Video444 Push the joystick ( ) toward [BACK] to lock and save the exposure setting.If you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the

45- Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lightsImage EffectsYou can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast

Video46Setting [ D.EFFECT OFF] Desired option* *** While making the selection, you can preview the effect on the screen.** The icon of the selected

47PhotosRefer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back images to printing them.Basic RecordingTaking Photos1 M

Photos48Selecting Photo Size and QualityStill images are recorded on the memory card using JPEG compression. As a general rule select a larger image s

49Erasing or Protecting a Photo Right After Recording ItYou can erase or protect the still image recorded last while reviewing it within the time set

5Table of contentsVideo ____________________________________28 Basic Recording28 Shooting Video30 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom31 Quick

Photos50Image JumpYou can jump to a specific image without having to browse all of them one by one.Push the joystick ( ) and hold it pressed down. Rel

51• To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward T. To reduce the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W.• will appear for images th

Photos52Additional FunctionsAutomatic Focus PriorityWhen the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has

53IMPORTANTInitializing the memory card ( 53) will permanently erase all still images, even the protected ones.Initializing the Memory CardInitialize

Photos54Printing PhotosPrinting Photos – Direct PrintThe camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible printer. You can mark in advance the

55NOTESPrint setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.Printi

Photos563 In the print settings menu, select ( , ) the setting you want to change and press ( ).4 Select ( ) the desired setting option and press ( )

57Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order)POINTS TO CHECKSet the print orders before connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. [ PRINT ORDE

58External ConnectionsThis chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.Connecting

59Connection DiagramsTurn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.Terminal on

6Photos __________________________________47 Basic Recording47 Taking Photos48 Selecting Photo Size and Quality49 Erasing or Protecting a Photo Right

External Connections60Playback on a TV ScreenThe quality of the playback picture will vary depending on the connected TV and the type of connection us

61recording when copying is complete.6 This camcorder: Stop playback.NOTES• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.• When

External Connections62 4 When the scene you wish to record appears, push the joystick ( ) toward / to begin recording. Recording starts.5 While reco

63Audio DubbingYou can add sound to a recording using the built-in microphone.POINTS TO CHECKYou can only dub audio on tapes recorded in SP mode with

External Connections64Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagrams Connecting to a ComputerDV Terminal• Check the type and orientation of the termin

65Transferring Video RecordingsYou can transfer recordings to a computer using the DV terminal.Equipment and System Requirements • A computer equipped

External Connections66Transferring Photos – Direct TransferWith the supplied USB cable and software (on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM) you ca

67Transferring ImagesAutomatic Transfer OptionsAll the relevant still images will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails wil

External Connections68NOTESWhen the camcorder is connected to the computer and the image selection screen is displayed, press to return to the trans

69Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.Append ix

7Table of contentsAdditional Information ______________________69 Appendix: Menu Options Lists69 FUNC. Menu70 Setup menus70 Camera Setup (Advanced Zoo

Additional Information70FUNC. Menu (cont.)1 Option available only when the mode switch is set to .2 This option will appear only when you press wit

711 Option available only when the recording program is set to [ PROGRAM AE].2 Option available when the mode switch is set to or (only when the

Additional Information72[REC MODE]: Select the video recording mode.• Recording in LP mode extends the available recording time on the tape 1.5 times.

73Card Operations (Card Initialization, etc.) CARD OPERATIONS Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP1 The default setting is [

Additional Information74[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD display with the joystick.• Changing the brightness of the LCD display does

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 u

Additional Information76Tro ub le ?If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if

77 flashes on the screen.- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 16). flashes on the screen.- Condensation is detected. Ref

Additional Information78PlaybackDuring playback there is video noise.- Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads ( 2).Playback does not start.- Lo

79Editing Cannot record with this camcorder video input from an external video device connected using a DV cable.- Wrong signal standard. Refer also t

Introduction8Thank you for purchasing the Canon MD265/MD255. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future r

Additional Information80COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED- You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape ( 62).COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBAC

81UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE- The image file is corrupted or it was saved using a compression method other than that compatible with this camcorder (JPEG).D

Additional Information82NO PAPER- Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.NO PRINTHEAD- No print head is installed in the printer or the

83Do’s and Don’tsCamcorder• Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.• Do not leave the camcorder in places

Additional Information84• Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0 °C to 40 °C, the optimal range is from 10 °C to 30 °C. At

85Memory Card• We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or e

Additional Information86StorageIf you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at te

87appears and starts flashing. Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassette compartment open. Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may da

Additional Information88General Information* The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory.System Diagram (Availability differs from ar

89Battery PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, select either the NB-2LH or the BP-2L14.CB-2LWE Battery ChargerUse the battery charger to charge bat

9Getting to Know the Camcorder* Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file.Supplied AccessoriesCA-59

Additional Information90Recording and Playback Times The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according

91WS-20 Wrist StrapUse this for extra additional protection for active shooting.SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseA handy camcorder bag with padded compartmen

Additional Information92MD265/MD255 1 When two values are given, the first indicates the value at full telephoto (T) and the second indicates the valu

93Minimum 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

Additional Information94CA-590E Compact Power AdapterBP-2L5 Battery PackWeight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject

956-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . .87Aspect ratioof a connected TV (TV type) . . . .

Additional Information96MMagnifying a still image . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Manual exposure

97ZZero set memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34ZoomAdvanced zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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