Canon DM-GL1 instruction manual Mode d’emploi

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER

Instruction Manual

CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES

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VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL

Manual de Instrucciones

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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 SpeedliteRemove the lens cap Attaching the Lens HoodFinally, 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 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 Changing the recording mode SP/LP When you have finished recordingTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF Demonstration modeMicrophone 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 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 an S-video input terminal Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Tips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camera Sound recordingPicture angle CompositionCamera 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 Date and time display Setting the display styleSix-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 Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Easy Recording Using the Various Recording ProgramsAvailability 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 recordingAudio Recording Selecting the audio modeWind screen Press the start/stop button Setting the Self-TimerPress 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/adjustmentTemporary focus override Adjusting the FocusManual focus Close the menu Using AE ShiftAdjusting 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 Dubbing Function Setting the camera to control your VCRPreparing 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 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 editingDubbing with Digital Video Equipment Copyright signalDV 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 buttonTape in the camera Recording Over Existing Scenes A/V Insert EditingPlayback tape Press the stop button of the VCR Press the A/V Insert button on the wireless controllerTo connect other audio equipment Audio DubbingTo 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 About the LCD Viewfinder MiscellaneousAbout 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