Camera Holding Styles, Choose the grip | Canon DM-GL1 specs

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Camera Holding Styles

Choose the grip

•You can grip the camera from the side grip or the top handle.

•Either gripping position allows you to start/stop recording, take a “photo’’ and zoom in and out.

•Lock the top controls to prevent accidental operation by sliding across the LOCK lever.

Standard holding style

START/

STOP

PHOTO	LOCK

For maximum stability, place your right hand through the side grip belt and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. Support the lens with your left hand.

Low-angle recording

Grip the camera using the top handle and steady the lens with the other hand.

Additional

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Canon DM-GL1 instruction manual Camera Holding Styles, Choose the grip, Standard holding style, Low-angle recording

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 Remove the lens cap Attaching the Lens HoodFinally, tighten the locking screw 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 Attach 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/LP Demonstration mode Turning the camera recording displays ON/OFFMicrophone attenuator Confirmation/Warning beeps 20⋅ 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 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 an S-video input terminal Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Using a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camera Sound recording Picture angle CompositionCamera moves 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 Date and time display Setting the display styleSix-second auto date 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 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 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 Audio Recording Selecting the audio modeWind screen Press the start/stop button Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button to end recording 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 Temporary focus override Adjusting the FocusManual focus Using AE Shift Close the menu Adjusting 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 Setting the camera to control your VCR Dubbing FunctionPreparing for Dubbing Connect the camera to the VCR Preparations & 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 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 Dubbing 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 camcorder Press the pause button Repeat steps 1 to 5 until your edited recording is complete Tape 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 VCR To connect other audio equipment Audio DubbingTo connect the external microphone 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 LCD Viewfinder MiscellaneousAbout the CCD 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