Contents

 

Introduction

 

Important Usage Instructions

2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3

Thank you for Choosing a Canon

6

Quick Overview

 

Introducing the GL1

7

Finding Your Way Around the GL1

8

The GL1 System Diagram

12

Optional Accessories

13

Attaching the Lens Hood

15

Powering the GL1

16

Loading a Cassette

19

Basic Recording

21

Zooming

24

Using the LCD Screen

25

Playing Back a Cassette

28

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen

30

Tips for Making Better Videos

31

Using the Full Range of Features

 

~ General ... ~

 

Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off

33

Selecting from the Menus

34

Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp

36

~ For Recording ...~

 

Setting the Date and Time

39

Using the ND Filter

42

Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode)

43

Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash

 

Photography (optional)

45

Choosing the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame)

46

Searching and Reviewing While Recording

47

Using the Various Recording Programs

48

Using Digital Effects

51

Audio Recording

53

Setting the Self-Timer

54

...~ When Making Manual Adjustments

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Manual Exposure Adjustment

55

 

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Adjusting the Focus

58

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using AE Shift

59

 

 

 

Adjusting Camera Sharpness

60

 

 

 

Adjusting Color Phase

61

 

 

 

Using the Zebra Pattern

62

 

 

 

Adjusting the White Balance

63

 

 

 

~ For Playback ...~

 

 

 

 

Displaying Data Code

65

 

 

 

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/

 

 

 

 

Date Search)

67

 

 

 

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position

68

 

 

 

Editing

 

 

 

 

The Dubbing Function

69

 

 

 

Using the Dubbing Function for the

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

First Time

70

 

 

 

Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments

73

 

 

 

Simple Editing to a VCR

74

 

 

 

Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment

75

 

 

 

Recording from a VCR, TV or Other

 

 

 

 

Camcorder (Analog Line-in)

76

 

 

 

Recording Over Existing Scenes

 

 

 

 

(A/V Insert Editing)

78

 

 

 

Audio Dubbing

80

 

 

 

Additional Information

 

 

 

 

Preparing the Camera

82

 

 

 

Notes on Using the Batteries

83

 

 

 

Setting the Audio Mix

86

 

 

 

Camera Holding Styles

88

 

 

 

Maintenance

89

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

92

 

 

 

Screen Displays

95

 

 

 

Specifications

99

 

 

 

Index

100

 

 

 

The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of

Date of Purchase

the camera. No others have the same serial number as yours.

Dealer Purchased From

You should record the number and other vital information here

Dealer Address

and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to

Dealer Phone No.

aid identification in case of theft.

Model Name GL1

 

Serial No.

 

 

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