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Important Usage Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Operating Steps and Reference Guide
Digital Video Camcorder GL2 Instruction Manual
Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual
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Contents
Using a Memory Card
Recording
Introduction
Playback
Additional Information
Thank You For Choosing a Canon
Symbols Used in This Manual
Introducing the GL2
Finding Your Way Around the GL2
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Preparing the Camcorder
1. Remove the lens cap.
4. Finally, tighten the locking screw.
Attaching the Lens Hood
Adjusting the Viewfinder
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Powering the Camcorder
Using a Household Power Source
1. Attach the battery pack to the power adapter.
4. Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camcorder.
5. Remove the battery pack after use.
Charging and Attaching the Battery Pack
Loading a Cassette
Loading and Unloading
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
Cassette Handling Precautions
Cassette Memory Function
Using the Menus
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2 VCR MENU +
2 C. CAM. MENU +
2 C. PLAY MENU +
Selecting From the Menus
List of Menus
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2VCR MENU
2C. CAM. MENU
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2C. PLAY MENU
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Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp
Inserting Batteries
When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode)
Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to OFF Band close the menu.
Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to A1 or A 2 and close the menu.
If your wireless controller is not working:
Turning Off the Tally Lamp
1. Open the menu and select TALLY LAMP. 2. Select the OFF setting and close the menu.
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
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Setting the Clock
Date and Time Display
3. Turn the program selector to [Easy Recording mode.
Low-Angle Recording
4. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.
Basic Recording
Recording
VCR STOP
When You Have Finished Recording
Using the STANDBY lever The Power Save Function
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)
2. Select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu.
16:9 (Wide-Screen TV Recording)
Turning the Camcorder Recording Displays ON/OFF
2. Select 16:9 GUIDES, set it to ON and close the menu.
Confirmation/Warning beeps
Demonstration Mode
Tips for Making Better Videos
Composition
Picture Angle
Camcorder Moves
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Zooming
20Optical Zoom
40/100Digital Zoom
Using the LCD Screen
Opening the LCD Screen
Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen
2. Select LCD BRIGHT or EVF BRIGHT and adjust the brightness.
3. Close the menu.
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display
Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording
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Tur ning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off
Using the ND Filter
Turn the ND filter on by pressing the ND FILTER ON/OFF button.
Recording Still Images onto a Tape
Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still image will be taken immediately.
1. Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it:
2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image
Selecting the Movie Mode
Searching and Reviewing While Recording
Record Search
Record Review
Using the Various Recording Programs
Availability of Functions in Each Recording Program
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Av
Select Av mode and set the aperture by pulling the EXP dial up or down.
Giving Priority to the Aperture (Aperture-Priority: Av)
Select Tv mode and set the shutter speed by pulling the EXP dial up or down.
Shutter Speeds
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1. Open the VCR SET UP submenu and select MIC. 2. Select the setting and close the menu.
Audio Recording
Selecting the Audio Mode
Selecting the Built-in Microphone Sound
Audio level indicator at the side of the camcorder:
Audio level indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen:
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level
1. Open the menu and select CUSTOM KEY. 2. Select the function. 3. Close the menu.
Using the Custom Key
Default settings:
Changing the Custom Keys Setting
TAPE + CAMERA
TAPE + PLAY (VCR)
Operating the CSTM KEY Button
While in record mode
VCR Stop
Zebra Pattern
Index Write
Handle Zoom Speed
TV Screen
Microphone Microphone Attenuator
Audio Level Indicator AE Shift
Audio Attenuator
Image Stabilizer +,+
Using Digital Effects
Faders
Wipe
Fade Trigger
Overlap
Operating the Fade Trigger
Operating Wipe and Overlap
Effects
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Using the Color Bars
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (Optional)
Attaching the Speedlite
Operating the Speedlite
1. Turn the power of the Speedlite on.
2. Press the PHOTO button to record the still image.
Recording with the Interval Timer
1. Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.
2. Open the CAM. SET UP submenu and select aINTERVAL.
3. Select INTERVAL T. and set it to ON.
4. Select INTERVAL and set the interval.
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Recording with the Self-Timer
2. Press the start/stop button.
Using the DV Control
Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional)
1. Slide the Video Light onto the accessory shoe and tighten the shoe lock.
Cautions:
Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)
Using the MA-300 Microphone Adapter (Optional)
Attaching the Microphone Adapter to the Camcorder
Attaching the Microphone
Adjusting the Exposure Manually
About the Shutter Speeds
About the Iris
About the Gain
Exposure Lock/Adjustment
Exposure lock
Exposure adjustment
Adjusting the Focus Manually
Setting the White Balance
b) For setting the white balance manually:
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Using AE Shift
Using the Custom Preset
Setting the Custom Preset Functions
Adjusting the Color Gain
Adjusting the Sharpness
Adjusting the Color Phase
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Using the Zebra Pattern
Selecting the Zebra Pattern Level
Activating the Zebra Pattern
Recording PC Screens and Other Screens Using CLEAR SCAN
Recording the Display Information
Playing Back a Tape
1. Slide the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.
2. Load the cassette. 3. Press the e(play) button to start playback.
Other Playback Modes
Special Playback
Adjust the speaker and headphone volume by pulling the SELECT dial up or down.
Built-in Speaker and Headphone Terminal
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)
Selecting Date/Time
Setting the Data Code
Playback
TAPE
Only Date & Time display is available in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.
Date
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Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search/Index Search)
1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to select between photo/date/index search.
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position (Zero Set Memory)
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen
If Your TV (or VCR) Has an S-video Input Terminal
If Your TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals
Editing to a VCR
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1. Connect the camcorder and the other digital device.
2. Prepare the other device.
4. Load a blank cassette.
3. Slide the camcorders POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.
Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment
Copyright signal
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in)
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Digitally Outputting Analog Video and Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)
Turning the Analog-Digital Converter On
Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing)
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To connect other audio devices:
To connect an external microphone:
Audio Dubbing
5. Press AUDIO DUB.
6. Adjust the input signal level.
7. Press the PAUSE button (and start play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN).
Setting the Audio Mix
Select the output channel.
Selecting Audio Output Channels
Caution:
Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable
Memory Card Introduction
Inserting and Removing the Memory Card
Selecting the Image Quality
Selecting the Image Size
Card Access Display
File Numbers
Turning Off the Shutter Sound
1. Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD.
2. Press the PHOTO button halfway and hold it.
3. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still picture.
Recording Still Images onto a Memory Card
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Playing Back a Memory Card
Do not change the data recorded on a memory card.
2Single Image 1. Slide the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR). 2. Slide the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD.
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Search for the desired still image by pressing the CARD +/ buttons.
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Settings of the Still Images Recorded on a Memory Card
Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect )
Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark )
Erasing Still Images
File Operation (FILE OPER.)
Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)
Protecting an Image While Viewing an Index Screen
Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark)
Marking a Still Image for Printing While Viewing an Index Screen
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Erasing Still Images
1. Select the still image you wish to erase.
2. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 3. Select IMAGE ERASE.
6. Close the menu.
4. Select SINGLE.
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Combining Images and Recording Them onto a Tape (Title Mix)
Creating a Title Image
Selecting a Title Image
Activating the Title Mix
Protecting a Title Image
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Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape
Formatting a Memory Card
Connecting to a PC Using a USB Cable
Other Information and Precautions
Memory Card Operating Precautions
Notes on Using the Batteries
Charging and Recording Times
When to Recharge
How Much Power Is Left?
Taking Care of the Battery Pack
Installing the Backup Battery
DANGER!
WARNING!
Cautions:
Maintenance
Cautions
Maintenance
Storage
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Condensation
Troubleshooting
Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback (Cont.)
Memory Card Operations
Miscellaneous
The GL2 System Diagram
Optional Accessories
BP-915, BP-930, BP-945 Battery Packs
CB-920 Car Battery Adapter
CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder
WD-58H Wide-converter
VL-10Li Battery Video Light
220EX/420EX/550EX Speedlite
MA-300 Microphone Adapter
HC-4100 System Case
Screen Displays
TV Screen Displays
Turning Off the LCD Screen Displays
Screen Displays in TAPE CAMERA Mode
Screen Displays in TAPE PLAY (VCR) Mode
Screen Displays in CARD CAMERA Mode
Screen Displays in CARD PLAY (VCR) Mode
Caution Phrases
Memory Card Caution Phrases
Specifications
GL2
CA-920 Compact Power Adapter
BP-915 Battery Pack
Index
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Menu at a Glance
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