Canon GL1 instruction manual Contents

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	~
Manual Exposure Adjustment	55		E
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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