Canon GL2 When You Have Finished Recording, Using the Standby lever, Power Save Function

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Using the STANDBY lever

As long as the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, you can use the STANDBY lever to turn the camcorder on and off. This saves battery power and prevents accidental operation of the start/stop button.

Turn the STANDBY lever to LOCK or STANDBY to enter/leave the standby mode.

Recording

The Power Save Function

The camcorder automatically turns off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than 5 minutes to protect tape and video heads.

You can select whether to turn off the camcorder (SHUT OFF) or only the recorder section (VCR STOP).

At VCR STOP, the camcorder remains turned on, so that the camcorder settings such as aperture and shutter speed are retained. Press the start/stop button to start recording from the VCR STOP state. Press the VCR STOP Custom Key to go into record pause mode ( 58).

If you have selected SHUT OFF and the camcorder turns off, turn the standby lever to LOCK and back to STANDBY to turn the camcorder on.

VCR STOP

Select VCR STOP as the function for the Custom Key button in the menu. Pressing the Custom Key will then only turn off the recorder section while the camcorder remains on. This will enable you to change the camcorder settings without being interfered by the automatic shut off.

To start recording, press the VCR STOP button and the camcorder will go into record pause mode.

When You Have Finished Recording

•Close the LCD panel.

•Unload the cassette.

•Turn the standby lever to LOCK.

•Slide the POWER switch to OFF.

•Disconnect the power source.

•If you have used the viewfinder, return it to its lowered and retracted position.

Notes:

•To check that the camcorder is recording correctly, make a test recording first.

•Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette.

•To close the LCD panel, rotate it vertically until the screen faces you, then push it in flat against the side of the camcorder.

•You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording.

•For tips on how to make better videos, see page 40.

•For extra recording time, see “Changing the Recording Time” ( 37)

•The flashing of the tally lamp may be reflected into the lens during close-up recording, or when recording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn it off ( 31).

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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 Adjusting the Viewfinder Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Lens Hood Remove the lens capAdjusting the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder StrapAttaching the Large Eye Cup Powering the Camcorder Using a Household Power SourceCharging and Attaching the Battery Pack Attach the battery pack to the power adapterRemove the battery pack after use Loading a Cassette Loading and UnloadingLoad or unload the cassette Cassette Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureCassette Memory Function Using the Menus Play MenuSelecting From the Menus Press the Select dialPress the Menu button Camera set up Submenu Custom Preset SubmenuList of Menus VCR Set Up Submenu Display Set Up SubmenuSystem Submenu Custom Key SubmenuVCR Menu Title Mix SubmenuCamera set up Submenu System SubmenuCustom Key Submenu Custom Preset Submenu Card Set Up SubmenuDisplay Set Up Submenu #3Return Card Operation Submenu Single Image DisplayCard Operation Submenu Index Screen 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 DisplayBasic Recording Before You Start RecordingRecording When You Have Finished Recording Using the Standby leverPower Save Function Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Wide-Screen TV RecordingTurning the Camcorder Recording Displays ON/OFF Demonstration Mode Confirmation/Warning beepsUsing a Tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the Camcorder Sound RecordingComposition Picture AngleCamcorder Moves Zooming 20⋅ Optical Zoom40⋅/100⋅ Digital Zoom Using the LCD Screen Opening the LCD ScreenChanging the Angle of the LCD Screen Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Allowing the Subject to Monitor RecordingClose the menu 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 Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record SearchRecord Review Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of Functions in Each Recording ProgramSetting the Program AE Mode Slide the program selector to Q program AE modeGiving Priority to Shutter Speed Shutter-Priority Tv Giving Priority to the Aperture Aperture-Priority AvShutter Speeds Manual Sand & SnowSpotlight Selecting the Audio Mode Audio RecordingSelecting the Built-in Microphone Sound Adjusting the Audio Recording Level Audio level indicator at the side of the camcorderAudio level indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen Microphone AttenuatorUsing the Custom Key Changing the Custom Keys SettingDefault settings While in record mode Operating the Cstm KEY ButtonTV Screen MicrophoneAudio Level Indicator Using Digital Effects Fade TriggerWipe Overlap Operating the Fade TriggerOperating Wipe and Overlap Black and White BLK & WHT SepiaArt MirrorOperating the Effects Select Effect and press the Select dialUsing the Color Bars Activating the Color BarsPress the D. EFFECTS/BARS Select button Select Color Bars and press the Select dialUsing a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography Optional Turn the power of the Speedlite onOperating the Speedlite Press the Photo button to record the still imageOpen the CAM. SET UP submenu and select a Interval Default settingSelect Interval T. and set it to on 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 Using the DM-50 Microphone Optional Set the camcorder to Tape Camera modeSet the microphone’s directivity switch Using the MA-300 Microphone Adapter Optional Attaching the Microphone Adapter to the CamcorderAttaching the Microphone Tighten the shoe lock in the direction of the arrowAdjusting the Exposure Manually Set the recording program to Manual Press the EXP dialPull the EXP dial up or down to open or close the iris About the Shutter Speeds About the IrisAbout the Gain Exposure Lock/Adjustment Exposure adjustmentExposure lock 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 Using the Custom Preset Setting the Custom Preset FunctionsAdjusting the Color Gain Adjusting the Color PhaseAdjusting the Setup Level Activating the Custom Preset FunctionsTurn the program selector to Q Press the Cstm Preset button Using the Zebra Pattern Selecting the Zebra Pattern LevelActivating the Zebra Pattern 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 playbackOther Playback Modes Special PlaybackSlow Reverse 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 to a VCR PreparationsEditing Connect the camcorder to the VCRLanc terminal Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment Connect the camcorder and the other digital devicePrepare the other device Load a blank cassetteCopyright signal DubbingStop playback on the other device 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 insertingSlide the TAPE/CARD switch to Tape Tape in the camcorderPlayback tape Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TVPress the AV Insert button To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorderStop playback on the VCR Audio Dubbing 108To connect other audio devices 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 113Memory Card Introduction 114You can do the following with a memory card Turn the Power switch to OFF Selecting the Image Quality115 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 IndicationPlaying Back a Memory Card Single ImageThere are 3 ways to view still images 121 To stop the slide show, press the MIX/SLIDE Show buttonIndex Screen Settings of the Still Images Recorded on a Memory Card 122Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect Marking a Still Image for Printing Print MarkFile Operation File Oper Select Protect and press the Select dialSelect Print Mark and press the Select dial Select Image Erase and press the Select dialPreventing Accidental Erasure Protect Protecting an Image While Viewing an Index ScreenWith an image in the display, press the Index Screen button Open the menu and select Card OperMarking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark Erasing all Print Marks Select YESErasing Still Images Select the still image you wish to eraseOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select SingleSelect ALL Combining Images and Recording Them onto a Tape Title Mix Creating a Title Image129 Selecting a Title Image Activating the Title MixProtecting a Title Image Erasing a Title Image 131Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape Open the menu and select Card Oper Select CopySelect Execute 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 Charging Time Battery Max. Recording Time Typical Recording Time PackBattery Pack Playback Time Using the LCD Screen Charging and Recording TimesHow Much Power Is Left? When to RechargeTaking Care of the Battery Pack Installing the Backup Battery Treat the battery pack with careMaintenance Maintenance StorageViewfinder Camcorder body and lensUsing the Camcorder Abroad Power sourcesVideo heads TV playbackWhat happens when condensation is detected CondensationProtecting the camcorder from condensation What you should doTroubleshooting Recording/Playback143 ? 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 148VL-10Li Battery Video Light 149220EX/420EX/550EX Speedlite MA-300 Microphone AdapterScreen Displays TV Screen DisplaysTurning Off the LCD 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 CA-920 Compact Power Adapter BP-915 Battery Pack156 Index 157158 Camcorder Setting Function Submenu Menu at a Glance160 161 Canada Canon INC
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