Canon DM-GL1 instruction manual Selecting from the Menus, VCR menu

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IN

!0

!2

!4

MENUC LO SE

SEL.SETSET

w r y i

DUB MODE

M ENUCLOSE M IC ATT .....O FF

AUD IO MODE ..12bit BEEP ........ON

M IRROR ......ON TV SCREEN ...ON

DEMO MODE ...ON

D /T D ISPLAY .O FF

T.ZONE /DST ..N .Y . D /T IM E SET ..DEC . 1 ,1999

1

MENUC LO SE

10 :00 AM

SEL.SETSET

CAM .M ENU

SEL .SETSET

TALLY LAM P ..ON REC MODE ....SP

W IND SCREEN .O FF M IC ATT .....O FF

AUD IO MODE ..12bit

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Selecting from the Menus

Many of the camera’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display. You must first pause recording before the functions in the menus can be changed.

There are two main menus:

1.Camera menu (when the camera is in record pause mode: the POWER switch set to CAMERA and the standby lever set to STANDBY)

2.VCR menu (when the camera is in VCR mode: the POWER switch is set to VCR)

Camera menu (CAM.MENU)

q Zebra pattern	p. 62
w Digital effects	p. 51
e Digital zoom	p. 24
r Handle-top zoom control	p. 24
t AE shift	p. 59
y 16:9 effect	p. 52
u Camera sharpness	p. 60
i Camera color phase	p. 61
o Wireless remote	p. 37
!0Tally lamp	p. 38
!1Record mode	p. 22
!2Wind screen	p. 53
!3Microphone attenuator	p. 23, 80
!4Audio mode	p. 53
!5Confirmation beeps	p. 23
!6Mirror mode	p. 26
!7TV screen displays	p. 95
!8Demonstration mode	p. 23
!9Date/time display	p. 41
@0Time zone/Daylight saving time	p. 39
@1Date/time set	p. 40

CAM .M ENU

SEL .

SET

SET

ZEBRA

.......

M ENUCLOSE

O FF

D.EFFECT

....

O FF

D.ZOOM ......40×

ZOOM HANDLE .LOW

AE SH IFT ....±

0

16 :9 ........O FF

C.SHARPNESS .–

+

C.PHASE .....R

G

CAM .M ENU	SEL .SETSET
C.SHARPNESS .–	M ENUCLOSE
C.SHARPNESS .–	+
C.PHASE .....R	G
W L.REMO TE ...	1

Using the Full Range of Features

VCR menu

VCR M ENU

q To dub mode

p. 69

q

REC.SET UP

w To recorder set up

p. 70

e

W L.REMO TE ...

REC MODE ....SP

e Wireless remote

p. 37

t

DATA

CODE ...DA TE /T IM E

D /T IM E SEL. .DA TE & T IM E

r Record mode

p. 22

u

D ISPLAYS ....ON

6SEC.DATE ...O FF

t Data code

p. 65

y Date/time select

p. 41

u Displays

p. 95

VCR M ENU

D ISPLAYS ....ON

i 6-second auto date

p. 41

6SEC.DATE ...O FF

o Output channel

p. 87

o

OUTPU T CH ...L /R

AUD IO

DUB. ..AUD IO

!0Audio dubbing

p. 81

!1

W IND

SCREEN .–––

M IC A TT .....–––

!1Wind screen

p. 53

!3

L INE A TT ....OFF

AUD IO

MODE ..12bit

!2Microphone attenuator

p. 23, 80

!5

BEEP ........ON

!3Line audio attenuator

p. 80

!4Audio mode

p. 53

!5Confirmation beeps

p. 23

Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function.

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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 SpeedliteRemove the lens cap Attaching the Lens HoodFinally, tighten the locking screw 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 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/LPMicrophone attenuator Demonstration modeTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF 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 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 an S-video input terminal Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Holding the camera Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos 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 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 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 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 recordingAudio Recording Selecting the audio modeWind screen Press the start/stop button Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button to end recording 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 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 Preparing for Dubbing Setting the camera to control your VCRDubbing Function 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 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 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 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 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