2For more information see www.shef.ac.uk/cics/creativemediaBefore you begin:1. Canon MD215 video camera2. Power adaptor3. Power cable4. Battery5. Mini DV Cassette (not supplied)Note - Cassette tapes are not supplied with the camera kit, and must be purchased. They can bebought (at the time of writing) from the Student Union shop, or at most electronics stores. Anybrand is usable in the camera, as long as they are Mini DV format.You will also need a firewire cable to transfer your footage to a computer. If you require afirewire cable, see page 14 for more information.1234 5

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