Canon GL2 instruction manual Introduction

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Introduction

15.Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16.Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.

17.Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

18.Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product.

c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for service.

19.Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20.Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order.

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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 capAttaching the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Grip BeltAttaching the Large Eye Cup Powering the Camcorder Using a Household Power SourceAttach 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 Using the Menus Play MenuPress the Select dial Selecting From the MenusPress the Menu button Custom Preset Submenu Camera set up SubmenuList of Menus VCR Set Up Submenu Display Set Up SubmenuSystem Submenu Custom Key SubmenuVCR Menu Title Mix SubmenuSystem 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 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 DisplayBefore You Start Recording Basic RecordingRecording Using the Standby lever When You Have Finished RecordingPower 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 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 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 Record Search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord 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 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 Adjusting the Audio Recording Level Audio level indicator at the side of the camcorderAudio level indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen Microphone AttenuatorChanging the Custom Keys Setting Using the Custom KeyDefault settings While in record mode Operating the Cstm KEY ButtonTV Screen MicrophoneAudio Level Indicator Fade Trigger Using Digital EffectsWipe 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 Set the camcorder to Tape Camera mode Using the DM-50 Microphone OptionalSet 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 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 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 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 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 playbackSpecial Playback Other Playback ModesSlow 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 cassetteDubbing Copyright signalStop 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 TVTo stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder Press the AV Insert buttonStop 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 113114 Memory Card IntroductionYou 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 IndicationSingle 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 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 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 Erasing a Title Image 131Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Copying Still Images from Memory Card to TapeSelect 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 TimesWhen to Recharge How Much Power Is Left?Taking 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 AdapterTV Screen Displays 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 BP-915 Battery Pack CA-920 Compact Power Adapter156 Index 157158 Camcorder Setting Function Submenu Menu at a Glance160 161 Canada Canon INC
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