Canon GL2 instruction manual Mode d’emploi

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PUB. DIM-462

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER

Instruction Manual

CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES

Mode d’emploi

VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL

Manual de Instrucciones

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Contents Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Introduction Operating Steps and Reference Guide Contents Additional Information Thank You For Choosing a Canon Symbols Used in This ManualIntroducing the GL2 Preparations Finding Your Way Around the GL2Preparations White Balance Preparations Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the ViewfinderAttaching the Lens Hood Remove the lens capAttaching the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Grip BeltAttaching the Large Eye Cup Using a Household Power Source Powering the CamcorderAttach the battery pack to the power adapter Charging and Attaching the Battery PackRemove the battery pack after use Loading and Unloading Loading a CassetteLoad or unload the cassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Cassette Handling PrecautionsCassette Memory Function Play Menu Using the MenusPress the Select dial Selecting From the MenusPress the Menu button Custom Preset Submenu Camera set up SubmenuList of Menus Display Set Up Submenu VCR Set Up SubmenuSystem Submenu Custom Key SubmenuTitle Mix Submenu VCR MenuSystem Submenu Camera set up SubmenuCustom Key Submenu Card Set Up Submenu Custom Preset SubmenuDisplay Set Up Submenu Card Operation Submenu Single Image Display #3ReturnCard Operation Submenu Index Screen Display VCR Set Up Submenu Inserting Batteries Using the Wireless Controller/Tally LampIf your wireless controller is not working When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor ModeTurning Off the Tally Lamp Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and TimeLondon Date and Time Display Setting the ClockBefore You Start Recording Basic RecordingRecording Using the Standby lever When You Have Finished RecordingPower Save Function Wide-Screen TV Recording Changing the Recording Mode SP/LPTurning the Camcorder Recording Displays ON/OFF Confirmation/Warning beeps Demonstration ModeTips for Making Better Videos Using a TripodHolding the Camcorder Sound RecordingPicture Angle CompositionCamcorder Moves 20⋅ Optical Zoom Zooming40⋅/100⋅ Digital Zoom Opening the LCD Screen Using the LCD ScreenChanging the Angle of the LCD Screen Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayClose the menu About the LCD ScreenOn the Viewfinder Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off Using the ND Filter Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Recording Still Images onto a TapePress the Photo button fully down to take the still image Selecting the Movie Mode Normal/Frame Record Search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord Review Availability of Functions in Each Recording Program Using the Various Recording ProgramsSlide the program selector to Q program AE mode Setting the Program AE ModeGiving Priority to the Aperture Aperture-Priority Av Giving Priority to Shutter Speed Shutter-Priority TvShutter Speeds Sand & Snow ManualSpotlight Audio Recording Selecting the Audio ModeSelecting the Built-in Microphone Sound Audio level indicator at the side of the camcorder Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAudio level indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen Microphone AttenuatorChanging the Custom Keys Setting Using the Custom KeyDefault settings Operating the Cstm KEY Button While in record modeMicrophone TV ScreenAudio Level Indicator Fade Trigger Using Digital EffectsWipe Operating the Fade Trigger OverlapOperating Wipe and Overlap Sepia Black and White BLK & WHTArt MirrorSelect Effect and press the Select dial Operating the EffectsActivating the Color Bars Using the Color BarsPress the D. EFFECTS/BARS Select button Select Color Bars and press the Select dialTurn the power of the Speedlite on Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography OptionalOperating the Speedlite Press the Photo button to record the still imageDefault setting Open the CAM. SET UP submenu and select a IntervalSelect Interval T. and set it to on Select Interval and set the intervalPausing the Interval Recording Press the start/stop button to end recording Recording with the Self-TimerWhen the GL2 is Recording Using the DV ControlUsing the VL-3 Video Light Optional Set the camcorder to Tape Camera mode Using the DM-50 Microphone OptionalSet the microphone’s directivity switch Attaching the Microphone Adapter to the Camcorder Using the MA-300 Microphone Adapter OptionalAttaching the Microphone Tighten the shoe lock in the direction of the arrowSet the recording program to Manual Press the EXP dial Adjusting the Exposure ManuallyPull the EXP dial up or down to open or close the iris About the Iris About the Shutter SpeedsAbout the Gain Exposure adjustment Exposure Lock/AdjustmentExposure lock Focus Use the zoom lever to reframe the subject Adjusting the Focus ManuallyFor setting the white balance manually Setting the White BalanceRecording Using AE Shift Setting the Custom Preset Functions Using the Custom PresetAdjusting the Color Gain Adjusting the Color PhaseActivating the Custom Preset Functions Adjusting the Setup LevelTurn the program selector to Q Press the Cstm Preset button Selecting the Zebra Pattern Level Using the Zebra PatternActivating the Zebra Pattern Recording the Display Information Recording PC Screens and Other Screens Using Clear ScanLoad the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Playing Back a TapeSpecial Playback Other Playback ModesSlow Reverse Playback Built-in Speaker and Headphone Terminal Selecting Date/Time Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data CodeDate & Time Setting the Data CodeSix-second Auto Date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search/Index Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Zero Set Memory If Your TV or VCR Has an S-video Input Terminal Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf Your TV or VCR Has Audio/Video Input Terminals Preparations Editing to a VCREditing Connect the camcorder to the VCRLanc terminal Connect the camcorder and the other digital device Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video EquipmentPrepare the other device Load a blank cassetteDubbing Copyright signalStop playback on the other device Load a blank cassette Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in102 103 Turning the Analog-Digital Converter On Before inserting Tape in the camcorder After inserting Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert EditingTape in the camcorder Slide the TAPE/CARD switch to TapePlayback tape Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TVTo stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder Press the AV Insert buttonStop playback on the VCR 108 Audio DubbingTo connect other audio devices To connect an external microphonePress Audio DUB 109Audio Adjust the input signal levelSelect the output channel Setting the Audio MixPlayback Sound Selecting Audio Output Channels113 Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable114 Memory Card IntroductionYou can do the following with a memory card Selecting the Image Quality Turn the Power switch to OFF115 Close the memory card compartment coverSelecting the Image Size Card Access DisplayTurning Off the Shutter Sound File NumbersPress the Photo button halfway and hold it Recording Still Images onto a Memory CardMemory Card Indication 119Single Image Playing Back a Memory CardThere are 3 ways to view still images To stop the slide show, press the MIX/SLIDE Show button 121Index Screen 122 Settings of the Still Images Recorded on a Memory CardPreventing Accidental Erasure Protect Marking a Still Image for Printing Print MarkSelect Protect and press the Select dial File Operation File OperSelect Print Mark and press the Select dial Select Image Erase and press the Select dialProtecting an Image While Viewing an Index Screen Preventing Accidental Erasure ProtectWith an image in the display, press the Index Screen button Open the menu and select Card OperMarking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark Select YES Erasing all Print MarksSelect the still image you wish to erase Erasing Still ImagesOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select SingleSelect ALL Creating a Title Image Combining Images and Recording Them onto a Tape Title Mix129 Activating the Title Mix Selecting a Title ImageProtecting a Title Image 131 Erasing a Title ImageOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Copying Still Images from Memory Card to TapeSelect Execute Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Formatting a Memory Card134 Connecting to a PC Using a USB CableMemory Card Operating Precautions Other Information and PrecautionsBattery Max. Recording Time Typical Recording Time Pack Battery Pack Charging TimeBattery Pack Playback Time Using the LCD Screen Charging and Recording TimesWhen to Recharge How Much Power Is Left?Taking Care of the Battery Pack Treat the battery pack with care Installing the Backup BatteryMaintenance Storage MaintenanceViewfinder Camcorder body and lensPower sources Using the Camcorder AbroadVideo heads TV playbackCondensation What happens when condensation is detectedProtecting the camcorder from condensation What you should doRecording/Playback Troubleshooting143 ? The camcorder does not focus? There is no sound coming from the speaker during playback Memory Card Operations 146 ? The power indicator is flashing147 GL2 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area148 Optional Accessories149 VL-10Li Battery Video Light220EX/420EX/550EX Speedlite MA-300 Microphone AdapterTV Screen Displays Screen DisplaysTurning Off the LCD Screen Displays 151 Screen Displays in Tape Play VCR ModeScreen Displays in Card Play VCR Mode Screen Displays in Card Camera Mode153 Memory Card Caution Phrases No Titles No Images Card ErrorSpecifications BP-915 Battery Pack CA-920 Compact Power Adapter156 157 Index158 Menu at a Glance Camcorder Setting Function Submenu160 161 Canada Canon INC

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