Canon GL1 instruction manual Before you start recording, To record, Using the Standby lever

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Basic Recording
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Before you start recording

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•Attach a power source (p. 16).

•Load a cassette (p. 19).

•Fasten the grip belt (p. 82).

•Attach the lens hood (p. 15).

•Choose the display: viewfinder (p. 82) or LCD screen (p. 25).

•Adjust the viewfinder or the LCD screen.

You may also want to charge the backup battery (p. 84) in order to set the date and time display (p. 39). To set the movie mode, refer to p. 46.

To record

1.Press down and slide the POWER switch to CAMERA.

2.Turn the standby lever to STANDBY.

•The confirmation beep sounds.

•The camera power indicator lights up red and PAUSE appears in the display — the camera is now in “record pause mode”.

•The camera will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about five minutes. To return to record pause mode, turn the standby lever to LOCK and back to STANDBY, or slide the POWER switch off and back on.

3.Turn the program selector to [ Easy Recording mode.

•This selects the camera’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (see p. 48).

4.Press the start/stop button to begin recording.

•There are two start/stop buttons, to give you control from both gripping positions.

•The tally lamp flashes rapidly and REC appears in the display.

5.Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.

•The camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display.

•You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start/stop button.

Using the STANDBY lever

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

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

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 SpeedliteAttaching the Lens Hood Remove the lens capFinally, tighten the locking screw 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 cameraCharging and attaching the battery pack Attach the battery pack to the power adapterRemove the battery pack after use CA-910 Compact Power Adapter Loading a Cassette Loading and unloadingLoad or unload the cassette Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettesCassette memory Using the Standby lever Before you start recordingTo record Changing the recording mode SP/LP When you have finished recordingTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF Demonstration modeMicrophone attenuator Confirmation/Warning beepsZooming 20⋅ optical zoom40⋅/100⋅ digital zoom Using the LCD Screen Open the LCD screenChanging the angle of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen Allowing the subject to monitor recordingAbout the LCD Screen 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 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 Tips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camera Sound recordingComposition Picture angleCamera moves 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 Setting the display style Date and time displaySix-second auto date 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 Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Using the Various Recording Programs Easy RecordingAvailability of functions in each recording program 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 recordingSelecting the audio mode Audio RecordingWind screen Setting the Self-Timer Press the start/stop buttonPress the start/stop button to end recording 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/adjustmentAdjusting the Focus Temporary focus overrideManual focus Close the menu Using AE ShiftAdjusting Camera Sharpness Adjusting Color Phase Using the Zebra Pattern Adjusting the White Balance Setting the white balanceTo set the white balance manually 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 VCRUsing the Dubbing Function for the First Time Preparations & setting upSetting Recorder Recorder Make sure you are in DUB Mode see p Dubbing to a VCRPress e on the body of the camera 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 editingCopyright signal Dubbing with Digital Video EquipmentDV terminal/connections 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 buttonRecording Over Existing Scenes A/V Insert Editing Tape in the cameraPlayback tape Press the stop button of the VCR Press the A/V Insert button on the wireless controllerAudio Dubbing To connect other audio equipmentTo connect the external microphone 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 Miscellaneous About the LCD ViewfinderAbout the CCD 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