Canon GL2 instruction manual Important Usage Instructions

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Introduction

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

COPYRIGHT WARNING:

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

Digital Video Camcorder, GL2 systems

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.

If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A. Inc.

One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.

Tel No. (516)328-5600

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Important Warning

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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Contents Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Introduction Operating Steps and Reference Guide Contents Additional Information Symbols Used in This Manual Thank You For Choosing a CanonIntroducing the GL2 Finding Your Way Around the GL2 PreparationsPreparations White Balance Preparations Attaching the Lens Hood Adjusting the ViewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Remove the lens capAttaching the Large Eye Cup Adjusting the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Powering the Camcorder Using a Household Power SourceRemove the battery pack after use Charging and Attaching the Battery PackAttach the battery pack to the power adapter Load or unload the cassette Loading a CassetteLoading and Unloading Cassette Memory Function Cassette Handling PrecautionsProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Using the Menus Play MenuPress the Menu button Selecting From the MenusPress the Select dial List of Menus Camera set up SubmenuCustom Preset Submenu System Submenu VCR Set Up SubmenuDisplay Set Up Submenu Custom Key SubmenuVCR Menu Title Mix SubmenuCustom Key Submenu Camera set up SubmenuSystem Submenu Display Set Up Submenu Custom Preset SubmenuCard Set Up Submenu Card Operation Submenu Index Screen Display #3ReturnCard Operation Submenu Single Image Display VCR Set Up Submenu Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp Inserting BatteriesWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller is not workingTurning Off the Tally Lamp Setting the Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving TimeLondon Setting the Clock Date and Time DisplayRecording Basic RecordingBefore You Start Recording Power Save Function When You Have Finished RecordingUsing the Standby lever Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Wide-Screen TV RecordingTurning the Camcorder Recording Displays ON/OFF Demonstration Mode Confirmation/Warning beepsHolding the Camcorder Using a TripodTips for Making Better Videos Sound RecordingCamcorder Moves CompositionPicture Angle 40⋅/100⋅ Digital Zoom Zooming20⋅ Optical Zoom Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen Using the LCD ScreenOpening the LCD Screen Close the menu Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayAllowing the Subject to Monitor Recording About the LCD ScreenOn the Viewfinder Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off Using the ND Filter Recording Still Images onto a Tape Press the Photo button halfway down and hold itPress the Photo button fully down to take the still image Selecting the Movie Mode Normal/Frame Record Review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord Search Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of Functions in Each Recording ProgramSetting the Program AE Mode Slide the program selector to Q program AE modeShutter Speeds Giving Priority to Shutter Speed Shutter-Priority TvGiving Priority to the Aperture Aperture-Priority Av Spotlight ManualSand & Snow Selecting the Built-in Microphone Sound Selecting the Audio ModeAudio Recording Audio level indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAudio level indicator at the side of the camcorder Microphone AttenuatorDefault settings Using the Custom KeyChanging the Custom Keys Setting While in record mode Operating the Cstm KEY ButtonTV Screen MicrophoneAudio Level Indicator Wipe Using Digital EffectsFade Trigger Overlap Operating the Fade TriggerOperating Wipe and Overlap Art Black and White BLK & WHTSepia MirrorOperating the Effects Select Effect and press the Select dialPress the D. EFFECTS/BARS Select button Using the Color BarsActivating the Color Bars Select Color Bars and press the Select dialOperating the Speedlite Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography OptionalTurn the power of the Speedlite on Press the Photo button to record the still imageSelect Interval T. and set it to on Open the CAM. SET UP submenu and select a IntervalDefault setting Select Interval and set the intervalPausing the Interval Recording Recording with the Self-Timer Press the start/stop button to end recordingUsing the DV Control When the GL2 is RecordingUsing the VL-3 Video Light Optional Set the microphone’s directivity switch Using the DM-50 Microphone OptionalSet the camcorder to Tape Camera mode Attaching the Microphone Using the MA-300 Microphone Adapter OptionalAttaching the Microphone Adapter to the Camcorder Tighten the shoe lock in the direction of the arrowPull the EXP dial up or down to open or close the iris Adjusting the Exposure ManuallySet the recording program to Manual Press the EXP dial About the Gain About the Shutter SpeedsAbout the Iris Exposure lock Exposure Lock/AdjustmentExposure adjustment Adjusting the Focus Manually Focus Use the zoom lever to reframe the subjectSetting the White Balance For setting the white balance manuallyRecording Using AE Shift Adjusting the Color Gain Using the Custom PresetSetting the Custom Preset Functions Adjusting the Color PhaseTurn the program selector to Q Press the Cstm Preset button Adjusting the Setup LevelActivating the Custom Preset Functions Activating the Zebra Pattern Using the Zebra PatternSelecting the Zebra Pattern Level Recording PC Screens and Other Screens Using Clear Scan Recording the Display InformationPlaying Back a Tape Load the cassette Press the e play button to start playbackSlow Reverse Playback Other Playback ModesSpecial Playback Built-in Speaker and Headphone Terminal Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Selecting Date/TimeSetting the Data Code Date & TimeSix-second Auto Date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search/Index Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Zero Set Memory Connections for Playback on a TV Screen If Your TV or VCR Has an S-video Input TerminalIf Your TV or VCR Has Audio/Video Input Terminals Editing Editing to a VCRPreparations Connect the camcorder to the VCRLanc terminal Prepare the other device Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video EquipmentConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Load a blank cassetteStop playback on the other device Copyright signalDubbing Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in Load a blank cassette102 103 Turning the Analog-Digital Converter On Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Before inserting Tape in the camcorder After insertingPlayback tape Slide the TAPE/CARD switch to TapeTape in the camcorder Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TVStop playback on the VCR Press the AV Insert buttonTo stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder To connect other audio devices Audio Dubbing108 To connect an external microphone109 Press Audio DUBAdjust the input signal level AudioSetting the Audio Mix Select the output channelSelecting Audio Output Channels Playback SoundConnecting to a PC Using a DV Cable 113You can do the following with a memory card Memory Card Introduction114 115 Turn the Power switch to OFFSelecting the Image Quality Close the memory card compartment coverCard Access Display Selecting the Image SizeFile Numbers Turning Off the Shutter SoundRecording Still Images onto a Memory Card Press the Photo button halfway and hold it119 Memory Card IndicationThere are 3 ways to view still images Playing Back a Memory CardSingle Image Index Screen 121To stop the slide show, press the MIX/SLIDE Show button Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect Settings of the Still Images Recorded on a Memory Card122 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print MarkSelect Print Mark and press the Select dial File Operation File OperSelect Protect and press the Select dial Select Image Erase and press the Select dialWith an image in the display, press the Index Screen button Preventing Accidental Erasure ProtectProtecting an Image While Viewing an Index Screen Open the menu and select Card OperMarking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark Erasing all Print Marks Select YESOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Erasing Still ImagesSelect the still image you wish to erase Select SingleSelect ALL 129 Combining Images and Recording Them onto a Tape Title MixCreating a Title Image Protecting a Title Image Selecting a Title ImageActivating the Title Mix Erasing a Title Image 131Select Execute Copying Still Images from Memory Card to TapeOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Formatting a Memory Card Open the menu and select Card Oper Select FormatConnecting to a PC Using a USB Cable 134Other Information and Precautions Memory Card Operating PrecautionsBattery Pack Playback Time Using the LCD Screen Battery Pack Charging TimeBattery Max. Recording Time Typical Recording Time Pack Charging and Recording TimesTaking Care of the Battery Pack How Much Power Is Left?When to Recharge Installing the Backup Battery Treat the battery pack with careMaintenance Viewfinder MaintenanceStorage Camcorder body and lensVideo heads Using the Camcorder AbroadPower sources TV playbackProtecting the camcorder from condensation What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation What you should do143 TroubleshootingRecording/Playback ? The camcorder does not focus? There is no sound coming from the speaker during playback Memory Card Operations ? The power indicator is flashing 146GL2 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 147Optional Accessories 148220EX/420EX/550EX Speedlite VL-10Li Battery Video Light149 MA-300 Microphone AdapterTurning Off the LCD Screen Displays Screen DisplaysTV Screen Displays Screen Displays in Tape Play VCR Mode 151Screen Displays in Card Camera Mode Screen Displays in Card Play VCR Mode153 No Titles No Images Card Error Memory Card Caution PhrasesSpecifications 156 CA-920 Compact Power AdapterBP-915 Battery Pack Index 157158 Camcorder Setting Function Submenu Menu at a Glance160 161 Canada Canon INC
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