Finding Your Way Around the GL1, OverviewQuick | Canon DM-GL1

Finding Your Way Around the GL1

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FF button (p. 28) PLAY button (p. 28)

REW button (p. 28)

OverviewQuick	RESET button (p. 94)
	LCD screen (p. 25)
	LCD panel open button (p. 25)
	Image stabilizer button (p. 33)
	Self timer button (p. 54)
	Program selector	Easy Recording
		Easy Recording
		Auto
		Shutter-Priority
		Aperture-Priority
		Manual
		Sand & Snow
		Spotlight

PAUSE button (p. 28)

STOP button (p. 28)

REC button (p. 75, 77)

Program selector (p. 48)

BATTERY RELEASE button (p. 16)

Viewfinder (p. 82)

Infra-red signals transmitter (p. 69)

Power source attachment unit (p. 16)

MENU button (p. 35)

Menu dial (p. 35)

Speaker (p. 27)

VOLUME buttons (p. 27)

LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 26)

DISPLAY/DATA CODE button (p. 23, 65, 95)

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Canon DM-GL1 instruction manual Finding Your Way Around the GL1, OverviewQuick

Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Introduction Important Safety Instructions Introduction Contents Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting started Introducing the GL1 Finding Your Way Around the GL1 OverviewQuick Quick Overview Quick Overview Slow GL1 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories Battery PacksCB-900 Car Battery Adapter WD-58 Wide-converter VL-10Li Battery Video Light CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/ HolderHC-4000 System Case 220EX Speedlite 380EX Speedlite 550EX Speedlite Finally, tighten the locking screw Attaching the Lens HoodRemove the lens cap 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 camera Remove the battery pack after use Charging and attaching the battery packAttach the battery pack to the power adapter CA-910 Compact Power Adapter Load or unload the cassette Loading a CassetteLoading and unloading Cassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes To record Using the Standby leverBefore you start recording When you have finished recording Changing the recording mode SP/LP Demonstration mode Turning the camera recording displays ON/OFFMicrophone attenuator Confirmation/Warning beeps 40⋅/100⋅ digital zoom Zooming20⋅ optical zoom Changing the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpen the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screenAllowing the subject to monitor recording 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 modes Special playback If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has an S-video input terminal Using a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camera Sound recording Camera moves CompositionPicture angle Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off Selecting from the Menus VCR menu Menu Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp Inserting batteries Setting 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 dial Setting the clock Six-second auto date Setting the display styleDate and time display Using the ND Filter Filter Taking Still Pictures Photo Mode Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Using the Full Range of Features Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optional Flash Charging Choosing the Movie Mode Normal/Frame Record review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording ProgramsEasy Recording Auto Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority Tv Giving priority to the aperture aperture-priority Av Manual See also pSand & Snow Spotlight Using Digital Effects Operating the digital effects Press the D.E. ON/OFF buttonPress the start/stop button to start/stop recording Widescreen TV recording Wind screen Selecting the audio modeAudio Recording Press the start/stop button to end recording Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button Manual Exposure Adjustment Press the Exposure dial in againTurn the Exposure dial to open or close the iris Press the Exposure dial in once more About the shutter speed Exposure lock/adjustment Exposure lock Manual focus Adjusting the FocusTemporary focus override Using AE Shift Close the menu Adjusting Camera Sharpness Adjusting Color Phase Using the Zebra Pattern To set the white balance manually Adjusting the White BalanceSetting the white balance 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 VCR Setting Recorder Using the Dubbing Function for the First TimePreparations & setting up Recorder Press e on the body of the camera Make sure you are in DUB Mode see pDubbing to a VCR 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 setting Simple Editing to a VCR PreparationsPrepare the TV and VCR Basic editing DV terminal/connections Copyright signalDubbing with Digital Video Equipment Recording from a VCR, TV or Other Camcorder Analog Line-in Connect the camera to the VCR, TV or other camcorder Press the pause button Repeat steps 1 to 5 until your edited recording is complete Playback tape Recording Over Existing Scenes A/V Insert EditingTape in the camera Press the A/V Insert button on the wireless controller Press the stop button of the VCR To connect the external microphone Audio DubbingTo connect other audio equipment Press Audio DUB. on the wireless controller Adjust the viewfinder Adjust the grip beltPreparing the Camera Attach the shoulder strap How much power is left? Remaining time indicatorWhen to recharge Charging and recording times Taking care of the battery pack Charging the backup batteryKeep the terminals clean Storing the battery pack Treat the battery pack with care Setting the Audio Mix Set the camera to VCR mode Choose the output Selecting audio output channels Camera Holding Styles Choose the gripStandard holding style Low-angle recording Maintenance Storage Maintenance Using the camera abroad What happens when condensation is detected CondensationProtecting the camera from condensation What you should do Troubleshooting Recording/Playback? The camera turned itself off ? The start/stop button doesn’t work Recording/Playback Contd About the CCD MiscellaneousAbout the LCD Viewfinder Screen Displays Turning off the LCD screen displays Turned on p Manua L Time Code Recording reminder Specifications BP-915 Battery Pack Index 100 101 Canon GL1 Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty Canon U.S.A., Inc Canada Canon INC