User manual CANON MD101

[. . . ] PUB. DIE-274 Instruction Manual English Digital Video Camcorder Introduction Prerparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Mini Digital Video Cassette External Connections Additional Information PAL 2 Cleaning the Video Heads Introduction 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. 2) appear on the picture during playback. [. . . ] 31) [ NIGHT] Use this mode to record in low-light conditions. [ SUNSET] Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors. [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details. [ SNOW] Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. [ SPOTLIGHT] Use this mode to record spotlit scenes. [ SPORTS] Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [ BEACH] Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. [ FIREWORKS] Use this mode to record fireworks. Recording Programs 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: 7) Shutter speed guidelines 1/50 For general recordings. 1/120 For recording indoor sports scenes. 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 For recording from within a car or train, or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters. 1/2000 For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days. FUNC. ( 17) Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed ­ " 250" indicates a shutter speed of 1/250, etc. Icon of the currently selected Recording Program Desired option NOTES Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly. [ PROGRAM AE] - When setting the shutter speed, the number displayed will flash if the value selected is not appropriate for the recording conditions. - If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can obtain a brighter image, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may not work well. - The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds. - The shutter speed resets to [ AUTO] when you set the mode switch to or change the recording program. [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/ [ SNOW] - The picture may not appear smooth during playback. [ PORTRAIT] - The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). FUNC. FUNC. Advanced Functions TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED IN THE [ PROGRAM AE] RECORDING PROGRAM FUNC. MENU CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER FUNC. Desired option 32 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color [ 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. [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. [ FIREWORKS] To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure. [. . . ] The car battery cable plugs into your car's cigarette lighter and runs off a 12-24 V DC negative ground battery. 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 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. General Information 59 Specifications MD120/MD111/MD110/MD101 System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital component recording PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz) CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL color signal 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 800, 000 pixels Effective pixels 16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) approx. [. . . ]