Canon GL2 Using the Custom Key, Changing the Custom Keys Setting, Default settings

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Using the Custom Key

You can assign frequently used functions to the custom key (independently for TAPE CAMERA mode, TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, CARD CAMERA mode and CARD PLAY (VCR) mode). This allows you to customize the camcoder to your recording situations.

Default settings:

TAPE CAMERA mode:	INDEX WRITE
TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode:	TV SCREEN
CARD CAMERA mode:	ZEBRA PATTERN
CARD PLAY (VCR) mode:	TV SCREEN

To check the current CSTM KEY setting in TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, open the menu, select DISPLAY SET UP, GUIDE INFO and CUSTOM KEY. In TAPE PLAY (VCR) or CARD PLAY (VCR) mode, open the menu, select DISPLAY SET UP and set CUSTOM KEY to ON. The current setting will be displayed on the screen.

Functions listed below can be assigned to custom key.

* Functions with an asterisk can be operated only by the custom key.

Recording

TAPE + CAMERA	TAPE + PLAY (VCR)	CARD + CAMERA	CARD + PLAY (VCR)
Index Write*	TV Screen	Zebra Pattern	TV Screen
Zebra Pattern	Microphone	TV Screen
VCR Stop*	Microphone Attenuator	Grip Zoom Speed
TV Screen	Audio Attenuator	Handle Zoom Speed
Microphone	Audio Level Indicator	AE Shift
Microphone Attenuator		Image Stabilizer
Grip Zoom Speed
Handle Zoom Speed
Audio Level Indicator
AE Shift
Image Stabilizer

Changing the Custom Keys Setting

TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + (VCR)PLAY , CARD + CAMERA , CARD + (VCR)PLAY

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CUSTOM KEY

1.Open the menu and select CUSTOM KEY.

2.Select the function.

3.Close the menu.

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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 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 System Submenu VCR Set Up SubmenuDisplay Set Up 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 beepsHolding the Camcorder Using a TripodTips for Making Better Videos 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 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 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 Audio level indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAudio level indicator at the side of the camcorder 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 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 camcorder to Tape Camera mode Using the DM-50 Microphone OptionalSet the microphone’s directivity switch 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 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 Adjusting the Color Gain Using the Custom PresetSetting the Custom Preset Functions 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 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 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 insertingPlayback tape Slide the TAPE/CARD switch to TapeTape in the camcorder 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 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 113114 Memory Card IntroductionYou can do the following with a memory card 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 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 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 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 Playback Time Using the LCD Screen Battery Pack Charging TimeBattery Max. Recording Time Typical Recording Time Pack 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 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 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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