Canon MD 215 User Manual Download

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Canon MD215 video camera

Contents

Before you begin: ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Switching on .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Connecting to mains power ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Using battery .................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Inserting a cassette ................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Recording .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Playback ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Charging the battery .............................................................................................................................................................. 9

Using the Menu ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Advanced controls ................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Manual controls .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Attaching an external microphone ................................................................................................................................. 13

Attaching to a tripod ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

Transferring recorded material ...................................................................................................................................... 14

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Summary of Contents for MD 215

Page 1: ...fore you begin 2 Switching on 3 Connecting to mains power 3 Using battery 3 Inserting a cassette 4 Recording 6 Playback 8 Charging the battery 9 Using the Menu 10 Advanced controls 11 Manual controls...

Page 2: ...tte tapes are not supplied with the camera kit and must be purchased They can be bought at the time of writing from the Student Union shop or at most electronics stores Any brand is usable in the came...

Page 3: ...The battery life for these cameras is around one hour and it will increase the time you are able to use the camera To connect to mains Connect the power cable to the power adaptor Connect the power a...

Page 4: ...e lens 2 Open the cassette drawer cover until it clicks and the internal cassette holder will automatically pop open 3 Insert the Mini DV Tape with arrow facing down and spools facing into video camer...

Page 5: ...e information see www shef ac uk cics creativemedia 5 Close outer cassette cover until it clicks To remove the cassette repeat the process only removing the cassette from the internal cassette holder...

Page 6: ...n the camera lens cap Open the LCD display monitor at the side of the camera There are two settings on a switch above and to the right of the mode dial Easy will put all settings such as focus and exp...

Page 7: ...era with your right hand through the strap as pictured The zoom button should be under your index finger Use this lever to change the focal length zoom in and out Press the white record button to star...

Page 8: ...rate the tape player use the joystick 1 the onscreen icons 2 show what controls are active Move the joystick up to play pause Move the joystick left to rewind Move the joystick right to fast forward M...

Page 9: ...wer remains on the camera s battery When very low this will flash red as a warning to charge the battery as soon as possible To charge the battery Plug in the mains adaptor as outlined in Connecting t...

Page 10: ...ecommend setting the camera to the following Camera Setup Widescreen Sets the video record mode between Widescreen 16 9 and Standard 4 3 aspect ratio It is up to you which you record in but keep this...

Page 11: ...gs optimised for night portraits snow sports beach etc Program AE is the setting that allows you to alter the settings individually yourself The next sets the white balance the way the camera works ou...

Page 12: ...here may be times when you want to set these yourself To manually focus Press the joystick button Push down on the joystick to select focus mode Move the joystick left and right to change the focus To...

Page 13: ...n the camera located under the LCD display monitor Attaching to a tripod Tripods will steady your shots and are a recommended piece of equipment when videomaking Microphones are available as additiona...

Page 14: ...rewire at all If in doubt please ask a member of staff Firewire Cables for IC laptops and desktop machines are available as additional items when you book your camera via MyRooms Resources or separate...

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