Quick Overview | Canon GL1 guide

Carrying handle

Zoom control (p. 24)

PHOTO button (p. 43)

MOVIE MODE switch

(p. 46)

Strap attachment bar

(p. 82)

Viewfinder focusing

lever (p. 82)

Start/stop button (p. 21)

Standby lever (p. 21)

DV terminal (p. 75)

DV

IN/OUT

REMOTE terminal

	(p. 74)	A/V
		A/V
	Audio/video terminal	IN/
	(p. 30)	IN/
	(p. 30)	OUT

S-video terminal (p. 30)

(headphone) terminal (p. 27)

LOCK lever (p. 88)

Stereo microphone (p. 80)

Lens hood locking screw (p. 15)

Focus ring (p. 58)

DC 5V terminal

MIC terminal (p. 31, 80)

Grip belt (p. 82)

EJECT button (p. 19)

Cassette compartment (p. 19)

Cassette compartment cover (p. 19)

OPEN button (p. 19)

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Contents

Mode d’emploi Introduction Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Introduction Contents Getting started Thank you for Choosing a Canon Introducing the GL1 OverviewQuick Finding Your Way Around the GL1 Quick Overview Quick Overview Slow GL1 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-900 Car Battery Adapter WD-58 Wide-converter CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder VL-10Li Battery Video LightHC-4000 System Case 220EX Speedlite 380EX Speedlite 550EX Speedlite Attaching the Lens Hood Remove the lens capFinally, tighten the locking screw Connecting the camera to an AC outlet Powering the GL1Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Attach the DC coupler to the camera Charging 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 Changing the recording mode SP/LP When you have finished recording Turning the camera recording displays ON/OFF Demonstration modeMicrophone attenuator Confirmation/Warning beeps Zooming 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 Playing Back a Cassette Attach a power source and slide the Power switch to VCRLoad the cassette Press the Play e button to start playback Other playback modes Special 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 Tips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camera Sound recording Composition Picture angleCamera moves Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off VCR menu Selecting from the Menus Menu Inserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp Setting the remote sensor mode Turning off the tally lamp Setting the time zone/daylight saving time Setting the Date and TimeSet the camera to record pause mode Open the menu and select T.ZONE/DST Press the menu dial Setting the clock Setting the display style Date and time displaySix-second auto date Filter Using the ND Filter Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Taking Still Pictures Photo Mode Using the Full Range of Features Flash Charging Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optional Choosing 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 Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority Tv Auto Manual See also p Giving priority to the aperture aperture-priority AvSand & Snow Spotlight Using Digital Effects Press the D.E. ON/OFF button Operating the digital effectsPress the start/stop button to start/stop recording Widescreen TV recording Selecting the audio mode Audio RecordingWind screen Setting the Self-Timer Press the start/stop buttonPress the start/stop button to end recording Press the Exposure dial in again Manual Exposure AdjustmentTurn the Exposure dial to open or close the iris Press the Exposure dial in once more About the shutter speed Exposure lock Exposure lock/adjustment Adjusting the Focus Temporary focus overrideManual focus Close the menu Using AE Shift Adjusting 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 Dubbing Function Setting the camera to control your VCRPreparing for Dubbing Connect the camera to the VCR Using 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 Setting the Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments Cut-In and Cut-Out AdjustmentsOpen the REC.SET UP menu and point the arrow at CUT-IN ADJ Adjust the setting Preparations Simple Editing to a VCRPrepare the TV and VCR Basic editing Copyright signal Dubbing with Digital Video EquipmentDV terminal/connections Connect the camera to the VCR, TV or other camcorder Recording from a VCR, TV or Other Camcorder Analog Line-in Repeat steps 1 to 5 until your edited recording is complete Press the pause button Recording Over Existing Scenes A/V Insert Editing Tape in the cameraPlayback tape Press the stop button of the VCR Press the A/V Insert button on the wireless controller Audio Dubbing To connect other audio equipmentTo connect the external microphone Press Audio DUB. on the wireless controller Adjust the grip belt Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camera Attach the shoulder strap Remaining time indicator How much power is left?When to recharge Charging and recording times Charging the backup battery Taking care of the battery packKeep the terminals clean Storing the battery pack Treat the battery pack with care Set the camera to VCR mode Choose the output Setting the Audio Mix Selecting audio output channels Choose the grip Camera Holding StylesStandard holding style Low-angle recording Storage Maintenance Using the camera abroad Maintenance Condensation What happens when condensation is detectedProtecting the camera from condensation What you should do Recording/Playback Troubleshooting? The camera turned itself off ? The start/stop button doesn’t work Recording/Playback Contd Miscellaneous About the LCD ViewfinderAbout the CCD Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays Turned on p Manua L Recording reminder Time Code BP-915 Battery Pack Specifications 100 Index 101 Canon U.S.A., Inc Canon GL1 Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty Canada Canon INC