Canon DM-GL1 instruction manual Using the ND Filter

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Using the ND Filter

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On bright days or when recording very bright scenes, despite the iris being at its smallest aperture, blurring of the image may occur. If this happens, using the ND filter should remove this problem.

Turn the ND filter on by pressing the ND FILTER button.

• ND is shown continuously in the display while the ND filter is turned on.

–ND ON flashes in the display to advise you to switch the ND filter on. (However it doesn’t appear in the Manual mode or during exposure lock.)

–ND OFF with the “OFF” flashing warns you that the ND filter is no longer suitable for the current conditions. If this warning appears, turn the ND filter off by pressing the ND FILTER button again.

Notes:

•You cannot turn the ND filter on/off during exposure lock or while the PHOTO button is pressed halfway down.

•The camcorder remembers your selection if you turn the standby lever to LOCK. However, it resets to

the off setting if you slide the POWER switch to OFF.

Range of Features

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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 SpeedliteAttaching the Lens Hood Remove the lens capFinally, 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 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 When you have finished recording Changing the recording mode SP/LPMicrophone attenuator Demonstration modeTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF 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 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 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 Holding the camera Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos Sound recordingComposition Picture angleCamera 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 Setting the display style Date and time displaySix-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 Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Using the Various Recording Programs Easy RecordingAvailability 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 recordingSelecting the audio mode Audio RecordingWind screen Setting the Self-Timer Press the start/stop buttonPress 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 lockAdjusting the Focus Temporary focus overrideManual focus Using AE Shift Close the menuAdjusting 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 Preparing for Dubbing Setting the camera to control your VCRDubbing Function 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 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 editingCopyright signal Dubbing with Digital Video EquipmentDV 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 completeRecording Over Existing Scenes A/V Insert Editing Tape in the cameraPlayback tape Press the A/V Insert button on the wireless controller Press the stop button of the VCRAudio Dubbing To connect other audio equipmentTo 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 Miscellaneous About the LCD ViewfinderAbout 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