Canon GL1 instruction manual Adjusting the LCD screen, Allowing the subject to monitor recording

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Adjusting the LCD screen

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Adjust the level with the +/– LCD BRIGHT buttons.

A bar showing the level appears in the display and disappears after 4 seconds.

•Press the + button to make the display brighter.

•Press the – button to make the display darker.

LCD

BRIGHT

Quick Overview

Notes:

•The camera will remember your brightness setting even if you slide the POWER switch to OFF.

•The brightness of the LCD does not effect that of the recorded images or the viewfinder.

About the LCD Screen

The LCD screen built into this camcorder is a high precision product.

However, small black dots or bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the tape. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

Allowing the subject to monitor recording

When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the opposite direction (see diagram opposite), you can let your subject monitor recording, or you can include yourself in the picture.

• You can choose the display style, reversed (mirror on) or not (mirror off) from the camera menu.

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(see p. 34)

Note:

• If you choose the mirror-on, the recording itself is unaffected.

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Contents Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions IntroductionImportant Safety Instructions Introduction Contents Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting startedIntroducing the GL1 Finding Your Way Around the GL1 OverviewQuickQuick Overview Quick Overview Slow GL1 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CB-900 Car Battery Adapter Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs WD-58 Wide-converterHC-4000 System Case VL-10Li Battery Video LightCH-910 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder 220EX Speedlite 380EX Speedlite 550EX SpeedliteFinally, tighten the locking screw Attaching the Lens HoodRemove the lens cap Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Powering the GL1Connecting the camera to an AC outlet 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 When you have finished recording Changing the recording mode SP/LPMicrophone attenuator Demonstration modeTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF 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 Load the cassette Press the Play e button to start playback Attach a power source and slide the Power switch to VCRPlaying Back a Cassette 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 Holding the camera Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos Sound recordingCamera moves CompositionPicture angle Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off Selecting from the Menus VCR menuMenu Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp Inserting batteriesSetting the remote sensor mode Turning off the tally lamp Set the camera to record pause mode Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time 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 Using the ND Filter FilterTaking Still Pictures Photo Mode Press the Photo button fully down to take the still pictureUsing the Full Range of Features Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optional Flash ChargingChoosing 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 Auto Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority TvSand & Snow Giving priority to the aperture aperture-priority AvManual See also p SpotlightUsing Digital Effects Press the start/stop button to start/stop recording Operating the digital effectsPress the D.E. ON/OFF button 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 Turn the Exposure dial to open or close the iris Manual Exposure AdjustmentPress the Exposure dial in again Press the Exposure dial in once moreAbout the shutter speed Exposure lock/adjustment Exposure lockManual focus Adjusting the FocusTemporary focus override Using AE Shift Close the menuAdjusting 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 Preparing for Dubbing Setting the camera to control your VCRDubbing Function 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 Open the REC.SET UP menu and point the arrow at CUT-IN ADJ Cut-In and Cut-Out AdjustmentsSetting the Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments Adjust the settingPrepare the TV and VCR Simple Editing to a VCRPreparations Basic editingDV terminal/connections Copyright signalDubbing with Digital Video Equipment Recording from a VCR, TV or Other Camcorder Analog Line-in Connect the camera to the VCR, TV or other camcorderPress the pause button Repeat steps 1 to 5 until your edited recording is completePlayback tape Recording Over Existing Scenes A/V Insert EditingTape in the camera Press the A/V Insert button on the wireless controller Press the stop button of the VCRTo connect the external microphone Audio DubbingTo connect other audio equipment Press Audio DUB. on the wireless controller Preparing the Camera Adjust the viewfinderAdjust the grip belt Attach the shoulder strapWhen to recharge How much power is left?Remaining time indicator Charging and recording timesKeep the terminals clean Taking care of the battery packCharging the backup battery Storing the battery packTreat the battery pack with care Setting the Audio Mix Set the camera to VCR mode Choose the outputSelecting audio output channels Standard holding style Camera Holding StylesChoose the grip Low-angle recordingMaintenance StorageMaintenance Using the camera abroadProtecting the camera from condensation What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation What you should do? The camera turned itself off TroubleshootingRecording/Playback ? The start/stop button doesn’t workRecording/Playback Contd About the CCD MiscellaneousAbout the LCD Viewfinder Screen Displays Turning off the LCD screen displaysTurned on p Manua L Time Code Recording reminderSpecifications BP-915 Battery PackIndex 100101 Canon GL1 Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty Canon U.S.A., IncCanada Canon INC