Canon MD120- Manuals

Page 2 - Cleaning the Video Heads; Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions:; NOTES; recorded with dirty video heads.

2 Introduc tion Cleaning the Video Heads Digital video camcorders record video signals on the tape in very thin lines (as thin as 1/8 of the width of a hair). The following symptoms may appear if the video heads become dirty even a little. • Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts (Fig. 1) or banding...

Page 3 - Important Usage Instructions; DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

In tr odu ct ion 3 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...

Page 4 - Table of contents

4 Introduction About this Manual ........................................................................................... 6 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories...................................................................................... 8Components Guide .....................

Page 5 - External Connections

5 In tr odu ct ion Image Effects .................................................................................................35 Audio Recording and Playback Audio Recording Mode ..................................................................................35Audio Playback Modes ...............

Page 6 - Troubleshooting; table; Conventions Used in the Manual; IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.; About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide; About this Manual; item or change settings.

6 Thank you for purchasing the Canon MD120/MD111/MD110/MD101. 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 the Troubleshooting table ( 47). Conventions Used in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precau...

Page 7 - About the Operating Modes; Operating Mode; Switch; EXP

7 In tr odu ct ion The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You can display the joystick guide to remind you of the joystick’s functions in each operating mode. About the Operating Modes The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the position of the switch....

Page 8 - Getting to Know the Camcorder; Supplied Accessories

8 Getting to Know the Camcorder Getting to K now th e C amcorder Supplied Accessories CA-590E Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-2L5 Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery CR1616 STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

Page 9 - In; Components Guide; Left side view; Speaker

9 Getting to Know the Camcorder In tr odu ct ion 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 ( 21) ( open, closed) CHARGE indicator ( 13) Speaker AV terminal...

Page 10 - Back view

Getting to Know the Camcorder 10 Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Back view Top view Bottom view Viewfinder ( 16) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 16) BATT. (battery release) switch ( 13) LCD screen ( 16) Backup battery compartm...

Page 11 - Screen Displays; Recording

11 Getting to Know the Camcorder In tr odu ct ion Screen Displays Recording Zoom ( 22), Exposure ( 32) Recording program ( 30) White balance ( 34) Image effect ( 35) Digital effects ( 38) Condensation warning ( 54) Shutter speed ( 31) Self timer ( 37) Exposure adjustment ( 32) Manual focus ( 33) Ima...

Page 12 - Tape operation

Getting to Know the Camcorder 12 Tape operation Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject, Fast forward, Rewind, Playback, Playback pause, Fast forward playback, Rewind playback Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes. “ ” moves during recording. When the tape reaches its end, the...

Page 13 - io; Charging the Battery Pack; Turn off the camcorder.; Getting Started; Charging, Recording and Playback Times; Battery Pack; Charging Time; Maximum Recording Times; Viewfinder; Viewfinder; Playback Times

Getting Started Preparat io n s 13 Preparations Gettin g Sta rted Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • Press ...

Page 14 - IMPORTANT; Installing the Backup Battery; ) and other camcorder

Getting Started 14 5 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. • The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed.• You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack.• When the compact power adapter i...

Page 15 - Inserting and Removing a Tape; Use only videocassettes marked with the; • Insert the cassette with the window

Getting Started Preparat io n s 15 1 If a battery pack is attached, remove it first. 2 Open the backup battery cover. 3 Insert the backup battery with the + side facing out. 4 Close the cover. NOTES The backup battery has a life span of about a year. flashes in red to inform you that it needs to be ...

Page 16 - Preparing the Camcorder; Rotating the LCD Panel

Getting Started 16 Preparing the Camcorder 1 Turn on the camcorder. 2 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. 3 Adjust the viewfinder. Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary. 4 Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip bel...

Page 17 - LCD Backlight; This setting does not affect the brightness of; Menu; Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option; ) the icon of the function; Using the Menus

Using the Menus Preparat io n s 17 LCD Backlight You can set the brightness of the LCD screen at normal or bright. 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [ DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [BACKLIGHT] and press ( ). 5 Select ( ) the desired op...

Page 18 - Selecting an Option from the Setup

Using the Menus 18 4 Press to save the settings and close the menu. • You can press to close the menu at any time.• With some settings you will need to press ( ) and make further selections. Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen (such as the joystick icon , small arro...

Page 19 - Changing the Time Zone; mark; Time Zones

First Time Settings Preparat io n s 19 First Time Se ttings Changing the Language The language for on-screen and menu displays can be changed. The list of available languages depends on the region where you purchased the camcorder. Default value 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to ope...

Page 20 - Setting the Date and Time; You can also change the date format (

First Time Settings 20 Setting the Date and Time 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press ( ). Blinking arrows will be displayed around the first field of the date. 5 Change each field of t...

Page 21 - Bas; Recording Movies; Press; recording mode you can change the video; Before You Begin Recording

Recording Bas ic F unc tions 21 Ba sic Func tions Re cording Recording Movies 1 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. 2 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 3 Press to begin recording. Press again to pause the recording. T O REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECOR...

Page 22 - About the Power Save mode; Zooming; POINTS TO CHECK; Optical Zoom

Recording 22 quality and as a result, also the available recording time ( 27). Previous recordings overwritten by a new recording cannot be recovered. Before you start recording, search for the end of the last recording ( 24). To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop mo...

Page 23 - Playing Back Movies; to; You can display the date and time of the; Playback

Playback Bas ic F unc tions 23 Play back Playing Back Movies Play back the tape on the LCD display or close the LCD panel to use the viewfinder. You can also turn the LCD panel and close it with the screen facing out. 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to PLAY. 2 If the joystick ...

Page 24 - Locating the End of the Last Scene; End search cannot be used once you remove; Magnifying the Playback Image; Move the zoom lever toward; will appear for images that cannot; of the picture with the joystick.; until the frame

Playback 24 Locating the End of the Last Scene After playing back a tape, use this function to locate the end of the last scene recorded in order to continue recording from that point. POINTS TO CHECK Stop the playback before using this function. 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] and press ( ). 3...

Page 25 - van; ) to enter the record pause; Setup menus; CAMERA SETUP; The camcorder uses shutter speeds; Menu Options Lists

Menu Options Lists A d van ced F unc tions 25 Ad vanc ed Fun ctio ns Men u Op tion s Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 17). FUNC. Menu Mode switch: [ PROGRAM AE] ,[ PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH], ...

Page 26 - Playing back a widescreen recording:; ZOOM SPEED

Menu Options Lists 26 If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ OFF]. [ OFF] , [ 105X], [ 1000X] [ OFF] , [ 90X], [ 800X] Determines the operation of the digital zoom. When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zo...

Page 27 - VCR SETUP

Menu Options Lists A d van ced F unc tions 27 VCR Setup (Reco rding Mod e, TV Ty pe, e tc .) VCR SETUP [ STD PLAY] , [ LONG PLAY] 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 s...

Page 28 - BRIGHTNESS

Menu Options Lists 28 Dis play Setup (L CD B rightnes s, L angu age, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP 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. [ NORMAL]* , [ BRIGHT] * The default setting i...

Page 29 - To cancel the demo mode once it; SYSTEM SETUP; AUTO POWER OFF” will appear.

Menu Options Lists A d van ced F unc tions 29 [ OFF] , [ DATE], [ TIME], [ DATE & TIME] The list of available languages depends on the region where you purchased the camcorder. Language Set A: [DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH] , [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI], [ ], [TÜRKÇE], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] L...

Page 30 - Using the Recording Programs; Easy Recording

Recording Programs 30 Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording The camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. : Recording Programs ( 31) [ PROGRAM AE] The camcorder sets the aperture and shutter speed. [ NIGHT] ...

Page 31 - : Changing the Shutter Speed and; Shutter speed guidelines; Do not change the position of the mode; Recording Program; For general recordings.

Recording Programs A d van ced F unc tions 31 : Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to set the shutter speed or select one of the special scene recording programs. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: T O SET THE SHUTTER SPEED IN THE [ PROGRAM AE] RE...

Page 32 - Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color; Manual Exposure Adjustment; ) the brightness of the; Adjusting the Picture:

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 32 [ NIGHT] - Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.- White points may appear on the screen.- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. [...

Page 33 - Manual Focus Adjustment; Infinity Focus; BACK

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color A d van ced F unc tions 33 Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast moving subjects Through wet windows N...

Page 34 - White Balance; Options; and continue instead with the; When the adjustment is completed,; When you select the custom white balance; For recording outdoors on a bright day.; Icon of the currently selected

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 34 White Balance 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 Mode switch: Options Default value * When yo...

Page 35 - Audio Recording and Playback; Image Effects; Audio Recording Mode; BOUT; Records with no image enhancing effects.; Image Effect; Audio Recording and; Records audio at the highest quality.

Audio Recording and Playback A d van ced F unc tions 35 Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to obtain different results. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: Options Default value Au dio Recording an d P la ybac k Audio Recording Mode You can change the ...

Page 36 - USE; Audio Playback Modes; Selecting the Audio Channel; Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with

Audio Recording and Playback 36 T O USE AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply and a cable no longer than 3 m. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but the a...

Page 37 - Data Code; Self Timer; Other Functions; No data code display.

Other Functions A d van ced F unc tions 37 * When you select [ MIX/VAR.], adjust the mix balance with the [MIX BALANCE] setting ( 27). Other Func tions 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 valu...

Page 38 - to cancel the self timer. The; Digital Effects; Setting; * You can preview the effect on the screen; Digital Effect

Other Functions 38 • appears. • Set [SELF TIMER] to [ OFF] to cancel the self timer. Press . The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen. NOTES Once the countdown has begun, you can also press to cancel the self timer. The self timer will also be c...

Page 39 - Applying; When you are not using the digital effect,

Other Functions A d van ced F unc tions 39 Applying 1 Press to activate the fader/effect. • The icon of the selected effect turns green.• Press again to deactivate the fader/effect. T O F ADE I N Press ... : ...in record pause mode, then press to start recording with a fade in. : ...in playback paus...

Page 40 - Connection Diagrams; Connecting to a TV or VCR; AV Terminal; Terminal on the Camcorder; Output connection (Signal Flow

Connecting to a TV or VCR 40 Extern al Co nnec tion s Conne ctin g to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. Connecting to a TV or VCR Open the terminalcover to access. AV Terminal DV Term...

Page 42 - Playback on a TV Screen; Connecting; Recording to a VCR or Digital Video; as shown in the previous section

Connecting to a TV or VCR 42 Playback on a TV Screen The quality of the playback picture will vary depending on the connected TV and the type of connection used. Before making the connections, select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set to which you will connect the camcorder ( 27). Connect...

Page 43 - When recording to a digital video recorder; Digital Video Dubbing; the previous section; Connection; towards; Blank sections may be recorded as; Concerning Copyright; Copyright Precaution

Connecting to a TV or VCR Exte rn al C onne ct io ns 43 When recording to a digital video recorder using the DV terminal –connection type ( 40)–: - If the picture does not appear, disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again.- Pro...

Page 44 - Copyright Signals

Connecting to a TV or VCR 44 recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws. Copyright Signals During playback: If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright control signals for protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears for a few second...

Page 45 - PC Connection Diagrams; Connecting to a Computer; DV Terminal

Connecting to a Computer Exte rn al C onne ct io ns 45 Co nnec ting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams 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 ...

Page 46 - Transferring Video Recordings; Equipment and System Requirements; A computer equipped with an; Start the video editing software.

Connecting to a Computer 46 Transferring Video Recordings You can transfer recordings to a computer using the DV terminal. Equipment and System Requirements A computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394 (DV) capturing board. A DV cable (Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin-4 pin) or C...

Page 47 - Power Source; Problem

Trouble? 47 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n Ad ditiona l Information Tro uble? If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Power Source Recording/Playback Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Camcorder will not...

Page 49 - Editing; List of Messages

Trouble? 49 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n Editing List of Messages No sound from the built-in speaker. Open the LCD panel. – Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the [SPEAKER VOLUME] setting. 23 Image will not appear on the TV screen. Check again that the camcorder is properly connect...

Page 50 - Message

50 Trouble? INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with the camcorder. – HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. 2 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected t...

Page 51 - Do’s and Don’ts; Addit; Camcorder; Handling Precautions; Treat the battery pack with care.

Do’s and Don’ts 51 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n Do ’s and Do n’ts Camcorder Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a car under direct sunlight), or high humidity. Do not...

Page 52 - Cassette; Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure; Lithium Button Battery; • The battery used in this device may

Do’s and Don’ts 52 Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures. About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a [ ]- shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery pa...

Page 53 - Cleaning the Camcorder; Camcorder Body; Storage

Do’s and Don’ts 53 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage. Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion. Cleaning the Camcorder Camcorder Body Use a soft, dry cloth to...

Page 54 - Condensation; Condensation may form in the following

Do’s and Don’ts 54 Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder. Condensation may form in the followin...

Page 55 - Using the Camcorder Abroad; Power Sources

Do’s and Don’ts 55 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n Using the Camcorder Abroad 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...

Page 56 - * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory.; System Diagram

56 General Information General Information * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory. System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) CBC-NB2Car Battery Charger STV-250NStereo Video Cable CA-590E Compact Power Adapter CV-150F/CV-250FDV Cable SC-2000 SoftCarrying Case WS-...

Page 57 - Battery Packs; * Charging time varies according to the charging condition.; CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger; Optional Accessories; Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

General Information 57 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L12, BP-2L14. CB-2LWE Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs. * Charging time varies according to the charging c...

Page 58 - Shoulder Strap

58 General Information Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability.Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. WS-20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting. SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcord...

Page 59 - Specifications; System

General Information 59 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n MD120/MD111/MD110/MD101 Specifications 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 b...

Page 60 - CA-590E Compact Power Adapter

60 General Information CA-590E Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery Pack Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. Power/Others Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) Power consumption (AF on) 2.1 W...

Page 61 - Index

General Information 61 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n 6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . 55Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Audio output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 63 - The information on this manual is verified as of January 1st, 2007.

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