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Notes:

Turn the digital zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate white balance.

If the lighting conditions change, reset the white balance by first returning to the auto setting, and then reselecting the manual balance.

Try to record with light from a single source. Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of lighting at once.

You cannot set the white balance manually or use the indoor/outdoor modes when the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program.

• The camera returns to auto white balance when the program selector is turned to [ (Easy Recording).

When you turn the camera on, the white balance returns to auto white balance. If you then press the WHITE BALANCE W set button, the camera will remember your last setting.

If you shoot with studio/video lighting, use the T (indoor) mode.

During normal outdoor shooting, setting the camcorder to auto white balance may provide better results.

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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 Optional Accessories Battery PacksCB-900 Car Battery Adapter WD-58 Wide-converterVL-10Li Battery Video Light CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/ HolderHC-4000 System Case 220EX Speedlite 380EX Speedlite 550EX SpeedliteRemove the lens cap Attaching the Lens HoodFinally, tighten the locking screw Powering the GL1 Connecting the camera to an AC outletProvide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Attach the DC coupler to the cameraAttach the battery pack to the power adapter Charging and attaching the battery packRemove the battery pack after use CA-910 Compact Power Adapter Loading and unloading Loading a CassetteLoad or unload the cassette Handling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette memory Before you start recording Using the Standby leverTo record When you have finished recording Changing the recording mode SP/LPDemonstration mode Turning the camera recording displays ON/OFFMicrophone attenuator Confirmation/Warning beeps20⋅ optical zoom Zooming40⋅/100⋅ digital zoom Open the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenChanging the angle of the LCD screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Adjusting the LCD screenAbout the LCD Screen Built-in speaker and headphone terminal Attach a power source and slide the Power switch to VCR Playing Back a CassetteLoad the cassette Press the Play e button to start playback Other playback modesSpecial playback If your TV or VCR has an S-video input terminal Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Using a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camera Sound recordingPicture angle CompositionCamera moves 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 Setting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving timeSet the camera to record pause mode Open the menu and select T.ZONE/DST Press the menu dialSetting the clock Date and time display Setting the display styleSix-second auto date 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 search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Easy Recording Using the Various Recording ProgramsAvailability of functions in each recording program Auto Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority TvGiving priority to the aperture aperture-priority Av Manual See also pSand & Snow SpotlightUsing Digital Effects Operating the digital effects Press the D.E. ON/OFF buttonPress the start/stop button to start/stop recording Widescreen TV recordingAudio Recording Selecting the audio modeWind screen Press the start/stop button Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button to end recording Manual Exposure Adjustment Press the Exposure dial in againTurn the Exposure dial to open or close the iris Press the Exposure dial in once moreAbout the shutter speed Exposure lock/adjustment Exposure lockTemporary focus override Adjusting the FocusManual focus Using AE Shift Close the menuAdjusting Camera Sharpness Adjusting Color Phase Using the Zebra Pattern Setting the white balance Adjusting 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 Setting the camera to control your VCR Dubbing FunctionPreparing for Dubbing Connect the camera to the VCRPreparations & setting up Using the Dubbing Function for the First TimeSetting Recorder Recorder Dubbing to a VCR Make sure you are in DUB Mode see pPress e on the body of the camera Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments Setting the Cut-In and Cut-Out AdjustmentsOpen the REC.SET UP menu and point the arrow at CUT-IN ADJ Adjust the settingSimple Editing to a VCR PreparationsPrepare the TV and VCR Basic editingDubbing with Digital Video Equipment Copyright signalDV terminal/connections 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 completeTape in the camera Recording Over Existing Scenes A/V Insert EditingPlayback tape Press the A/V Insert button on the wireless controller Press the stop button of the VCRTo connect other audio equipment Audio DubbingTo connect the external microphone Press Audio DUB. on the wireless controller Adjust the viewfinder Adjust the grip beltPreparing the Camera Attach the shoulder strapHow much power is left? Remaining time indicatorWhen to recharge Charging and recording timesTaking care of the battery pack Charging the backup batteryKeep the terminals clean 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 Camera Holding Styles Choose the gripStandard holding style Low-angle recordingMaintenance StorageMaintenance Using the camera abroadWhat happens when condensation is detected CondensationProtecting the camera from condensation What you should doTroubleshooting Recording/Playback? The camera turned itself off ? The start/stop button doesn’t workRecording/Playback Contd About the LCD Viewfinder MiscellaneousAbout the CCD 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