12For more information see www.shef.ac.uk/cics/creativemediaManual controlsIn many instances, autofocus and autoexposure (Easy mode) will be all you need, but there maybe times when you want to set these yourself.To manually focus: Press the joystick button. Push down on the joystick to selectfocus mode. Move the joystick left and right tochange the focus.To manually change the exposure: Press the joystick button. Push up on the joystick to selectexposure mode. Move the joystick left and right tochange the exposure.

Before you begin

Switching on

Inserting a cassette

Recording

Playback

Charging the battery

Using the Menu

Advanced controls

Manual controls

Attaching an external microphone

Transferring recorded material

Canon MD215 Manual

instruction manual

cleaning the video heads

important usage instructions

About this Manual

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Components Guide

Screen Displays

Getting Started

Installing the Backup Battery

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Using the Menus

First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time

Inserting and Removing a Tape

Basic Recording

Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom

Quick Start Function

Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded

Returning to a Pre-marked Position

Locating the End of the Last Scene

Advanced Function

Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed

LCD Video Light

Audio Recording Mode

Audio Playback Modes

Manual Focus Adjustment

Manual Exposure Adjustment

Image Effects

Digital Effects

external connections

connection diagrams

connecting to a computer

additional information

troubleshooting

handling precautions

system diagram

optional accessories

specifications

MD 215