Canon GL1 Charging and attaching the battery pack, Attach the battery pack to the power adapter

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Charging and attaching the battery pack

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Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camera is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camera for more than a few minutes.

1.Attach the battery pack to the power adapter.

Make sure the DC coupler is not connected.

Align the triangle on the battery pack with the line on the power adapter.

Slide the battery across until it clicks into place.

2.Plug the adapter into an AC outlet.

The charge indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress. Single flashes mean that the battery pack is less than 50% charged. Double flashes mean that it is between 50% and 75% charged. Triple flashes mean that it is more than 75% charged.

The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged.

3.Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camera.

Extend the viewfinder and rotate it upwards.

Align the triangle on the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, then slide the battery in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.

4.Remove the battery pack after use.

Press and hold the BATTERY RELEASE button, while you slide the battery up.

Always turn the camera off and raise the viewfinder before removing the power source.

Notes:

You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the “Notes on Using the Batteries” on p. 83. These notes include charging and recording times and how to charge the backup battery.

Using the optional CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder you can power the camera from two battery packs for longer continuous recording. You can exchange the battery packs independently without cutting the power to the camcorder. In addition, the CH-910 can charge two batteries consecutively when it is connected to an AC outlet.

Quick Overview

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Contents Mode d’emploi Introduction Important Usage InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions Introduction Contents Getting started Thank you for Choosing a CanonIntroducing the GL1 OverviewQuick Finding Your Way Around the GL1Quick Overview Quick Overview Slow GL1 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-900 Car Battery Adapter WD-58 Wide-converterCH-910 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder VL-10Li Battery Video LightHC-4000 System Case 220EX Speedlite 380EX Speedlite 550EX SpeedliteFinally, tighten the locking screw Attaching the Lens HoodRemove the lens cap Connecting the camera to an AC outlet Powering the GL1Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Attach the DC coupler to the cameraRemove the battery pack after use Charging and attaching the battery packAttach the battery pack to the power adapter CA-910 Compact Power Adapter Load or unload the cassette Loading a CassetteLoading and unloading Cassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes To record Using the Standby leverBefore you start recording Changing the recording mode SP/LP When you have finished recordingTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF Demonstration modeMicrophone attenuator Confirmation/Warning beeps40⋅/100⋅ digital zoom Zooming20⋅ optical zoom Changing the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpen the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Built-in speaker and headphone terminal Playing Back a Cassette Attach a power source and slide the Power switch to VCRLoad the cassette Press the Play e button to start playback Other playback modesSpecial playback If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has an S-video input terminal Tips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camera Sound recordingCamera moves CompositionPicture angle Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off VCR menu Selecting from the MenusMenu Inserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller/Tally LampSetting the remote sensor mode Turning off the tally lamp Setting the time zone/daylight saving time Setting the Date and TimeSet the camera to record pause mode Open the menu and select T.ZONE/DST Press the menu dialSetting the clock Six-second auto date Setting the display styleDate and time display Filter Using the ND FilterPress the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Taking Still Pictures Photo ModeUsing the Full Range of Features Flash Charging Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optionalChoosing the Movie Mode Normal/Frame Record review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording ProgramsEasy Recording Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority Tv AutoManual See also p Giving priority to the aperture aperture-priority AvSand & Snow SpotlightUsing Digital Effects Press the D.E. ON/OFF button Operating the digital effectsPress the start/stop button to start/stop recording Widescreen TV recordingWind screen Selecting the audio modeAudio Recording Press the start/stop button to end recording Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button Press the Exposure dial in again Manual Exposure AdjustmentTurn the Exposure dial to open or close the iris Press the Exposure dial in once moreAbout the shutter speed Exposure lock Exposure lock/adjustmentManual focus Adjusting the FocusTemporary focus override Close the menu Using AE ShiftAdjusting Camera Sharpness Adjusting Color Phase Using the Zebra Pattern To set the white balance manually Adjusting the White BalanceSetting the white balance Using the Full Range of Features Displaying Data Code Date/Time Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Dubbing Function Setting the camera to control your VCRPreparing for Dubbing Connect the camera to the VCRSetting Recorder Using the Dubbing Function for the First TimePreparations & setting up Recorder Press e on the body of the camera Make sure you are in DUB Mode see pDubbing to a VCR Setting the Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments Cut-In and Cut-Out AdjustmentsOpen the REC.SET UP menu and point the arrow at CUT-IN ADJ Adjust the settingPreparations Simple Editing to a VCRPrepare the TV and VCR Basic editingDV terminal/connections Copyright signalDubbing with Digital Video Equipment Connect the camera to the VCR, TV or other camcorder Recording from a VCR, TV or Other Camcorder Analog Line-inRepeat steps 1 to 5 until your edited recording is complete Press the pause buttonPlayback tape Recording Over Existing Scenes A/V Insert EditingTape in the camera Press the stop button of the VCR Press the A/V Insert button on the wireless controllerTo connect the external microphone Audio DubbingTo connect other audio equipment Press Audio DUB. on the wireless controller Adjust the grip belt Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camera Attach the shoulder strapRemaining time indicator How much power is left?When to recharge Charging and recording timesCharging the backup battery Taking care of the battery packKeep the terminals clean Storing the battery packTreat the battery pack with care Set the camera to VCR mode Choose the output Setting the Audio MixSelecting audio output channels Choose the grip Camera Holding StylesStandard holding style Low-angle recordingStorage MaintenanceUsing the camera abroad MaintenanceCondensation What happens when condensation is detectedProtecting the camera from condensation What you should doRecording/Playback Troubleshooting? The camera turned itself off ? The start/stop button doesn’t workRecording/Playback Contd About the CCD MiscellaneousAbout the LCD Viewfinder Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen DisplaysTurned on p Manua L Recording reminder Time CodeBP-915 Battery Pack Specifications100 Index101 Canon U.S.A., Inc Canon GL1 Digital Video Camcorder Limited WarrantyCanada Canon INC