Canon MD120 Manuel utilisateur

PUB.DIE-274

PAL

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual English

Introduction

Prerparations

Basic

Functions

Advanced

Functions

External

Connections

Additional

Information

Mini

Digital

Video

Cassette

Introduction

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

(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 tape.

• When using the camcorder in dusty places.

• When using the video heads without cleaning them for a long time.

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

Introduction

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)

Introduction

About this Manual ........................................................................................... 6

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories...................................................................................... 8

Components Guide ......................................................................................... 9

Screen Displays ............................................................................................ 11

Preparations

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack............................................................................13

Installing the Backup Battery ........................................................................ 14

Inserting and Removing a Tape .................................................................... 15

Preparing the Camcorder.............................................................................. 16

Adjusting the LCD Screen.............................................................................16

Using the Menus

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option...................................................................17

Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus ..................................................18

First Time Settings

Changing the Language................................................................................ 19

Changing the Time Zone...............................................................................19

Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................ 20

Basic Functions

Recording

Recording Movies ......................................................................................... 21

Zooming ........................................................................................................ 22

Playback

Playing Back Movies..................................................................................... 23

Locating the End of the Last Scene.............................................................. 24

Magnifying the Playback Image.................................................................... 24

Advanced Functions

Menu Options Lists

FUNC. Menu ................................................................................................. 25

Setup menus................................................................................................. 25

Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.).......................... 25

VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.).....................................27

Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.) ................................... 27

Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ...............................28

System Setup (Beep, etc.).................................................................. 29

Date/Time Setup................................................................................. 29

Recording Programs

Using the Recording Programs.....................................................................30

: Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs ................... 31

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

Manual Exposure Adjustment ....................................................................... 32

Manual Focus Adjustment ............................................................................ 33

White Balance............................................................................................... 34

Table of contents

Introduction

Image Effects.................................................................................................35

Audio Recording and Playback

Audio Recording Mode..................................................................................35

Audio Playback Modes ..................................................................................36

Other Functions

Data Code .....................................................................................................37

Self Timer ......................................................................................................37

Digital Effects.................................................................................................38

External Connections

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Connection Diagrams ....................................................................................40

Playback on a TV Screen..............................................................................42

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder .............................................42

Digital Video Dubbing.......................................................................43

Connecting to a Computer

PC Connection Diagrams ..............................................................................45

Transferring Video Recordings ......................................................................46

Additional Information

Trouble?

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................47

List of Messages............................................................................................49

Do’s and Don’ts

Handling Precautions ....................................................................................51

Maintenance/Others ......................................................................................53

Using the Camcorder Abroad........................................................................55

General Information

System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) ................................56

Optional Accessories.....................................................................................57

Specifications.................................................................................................59

Index..............................................................................................................61

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: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

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

 POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not

available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be

set, etc.).

 : Reference page number.

 : Option or feature that applies to or is available only with a specific model.

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

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

Note that unless indicated otherwise, illustrations in this manual refer to the

model.

About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide

The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder’s operations and to

make selections and changes in the camcorder’s menus.

About this Manual

Push the joystick up, down, left or right ( , ) to select an

item or change settings.

Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm an

action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the joystick icon .

FirstTime Settings

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

1Press .

2Select ( ) the icon and press

( ) to open the setup menus.

3Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]

and press ( ).

4Select ( ) [LANGUAGE] and press

().

5Select ( ) the desired option and

press ( ).

6Press to close the menu.

NOTES

If you changed the language by mistake,

follow the mark next to the menu item to

First Time Settings

DISPLAY SETUP/

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

FUNC.

(24)

Language Set A

English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish,

Russian, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.

Language Set B

English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

and Korean.

FUNC.



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

options as they are displayed on screen. Menu options in

boldface indicate the default setting (for example [ON],

[OFF]).

Buttons and switches to be operated

Menu item shown at its default position

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are

indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).

FUNC.

Introduction

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. In the

manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and

indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, the

function is available in all operating modes.

Trademark Acknowledgements

• is a trademark.

• Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United

States and other countries.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Recording: Playback:

Operating Mode

Switch Icon Display Operation

CAMERA Recording movies on a tape 21

PLAY Playing movies from a tape 23

EXP

FOCUS

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories

CA-590E Compact

Power Adapter

(incl. power cord)

BP-2L5 Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery

CR1616

STV-250N Stereo Video

Cable

Getting to Know the Camcorder

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 ( 21)

( open, closed)

CHARGE indicator ( 13)

Speaker

AV terminal ( 40)

MIC (microphone) terminal ( 36)

DV terminal ( 40, 45)

Terminal cover

Grip belt ( 16)

Strap mount

(58)

Lock button

switch ( 7)

Stereo microphone

FUNC.

Getting to Know the Camcorder

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 compartment ( 14)

Start/stop button ( 21)

Serial number, Battery attachment unit

(13)

DC IN terminal ( 13)

D.EFFECTS button ( 38)

FUNC. button ( 17, 25)

Joystick ( 6)

Zoom lever ( 22)

Mode switch ( 30)

Easy recording

Recording programs

Cassette compartment

(15)

OPEN/EJECT switch

( 15)

Cassette compartment cover

(15)

Tripod socket

(22)

FUNC.

Ce manuel convient aux modèles suivants

Table des matières

Autres manuels Canon caméscope

Canon

Canon EOS C100 Mark II Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon UC9Hi Colour Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon ZR100 Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon XA10 Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon E200 Series Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon XA20 Mode d’emploi

Canon

Canon FS200 - Camcorder - 680 KP Instructions de montage

Canon

Canon ELURA 50 Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon HV20 - VIXIA Camcorder - 1080i Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon XL 2 Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon ZR 800 - Camcorder - 680 KP Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon VIXIA HF G21 Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon LEGRIA HF R16 Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon FS200 - Camcorder - 680 KP Instructions de montage

Canon

Canon FX 305 Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon DC310 Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon MV790 Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon MVX30 Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon MVX350i Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon MV550i Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon ZR80 Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon ELURA 50 Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon FS30 Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon ZR 830 Manuel utilisateur

Manuels caméscope populaires d'autres marques

Toshiba

Toshiba CAMILEO Z100 Manuel utilisateur

Panasonic

Panasonic NV-VS40B Manuel utilisateur

Sony

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD7E Manuel utilisateur

Brinno

Brinno TimeLapse TLC200 Manuel utilisateur

JVC

JVC GR-SXM68AC Guide de démarrage rapide

Panasonic

Panasonic AG-HMC152EN Manuel utilisateur

Insignia

Insignia NS-DCC5HB09 - Camcorder - 720p Manuel utilisateur

MYDLINK

MYDLINK DCS-6100LH Manuel utilisateur

Sony

Sony video Hi8 Handycam CCD-TR555 Manuel utilisateur

SECURECOM

SECURECOM V-5014B Manuel utilisateur

Panasonic

Panasonic HDC-SD100 Manuel utilisateur

Sharper Image

Sharper Image U-VIDEO Manuel utilisateur

JVC

JVC AA-V15EG Manuel utilisateur

Sony

Sony Handycam DCR-VX2000 Manuel utilisateur

RCA

RCA CC616 Manuel utilisateur

Panasonic

Panasonic NVM40 Manuel utilisateur

ATIK Cameras

ATIK Cameras Horizon Manuel utilisateur

Sony

Sony Handycam HDR-CX580V Manuel utilisateur