Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure | Canon GL2 guide

Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure

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To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.)

If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 35), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. The camcorder also shows the above phrase if you accidentally press the 2 (record) button with the camcorder switched to TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode.

If you wish to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so that the hole is closed.

Cassette Handling Precautions

•To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder — do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself.

•Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced — they may damage the camcorder.

•Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape.

•Handle cassettes with care — dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may cause internal damage.

•Store cassettes in the provided case, rewinding them to the start of the tape first, and then storing them upright.

•A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use, affecting information transfer. Therefore, after using a tape around ten times, be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton swab.

Preparations

Cassette Memory Function

The cassette memory function cannot be used with this camcorder.

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Canon GL2 Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure, Cassette Handling Precautions, Cassette Memory Function

Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Introduction Operating Steps and Reference Guide Contents Additional Information Thank You For Choosing a Canon Symbols Used in This Manual Introducing the GL2 Preparations Finding Your Way Around the GL2 Preparations White Balance Preparations Remove the lens cap Adjusting the ViewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Attaching the Lens Hood Attaching the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Grip BeltAttaching the Large Eye Cup Using a Household Power Source Powering the Camcorder Attach the battery pack to the power adapter Charging and Attaching the Battery PackRemove the battery pack after use Loading and Unloading Loading a CassetteLoad or unload the cassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Cassette Handling PrecautionsCassette Memory Function Play Menu Using the Menus Press the Select dial Selecting From the MenusPress the Menu button Custom Preset Submenu Camera set up SubmenuList of Menus Custom Key Submenu VCR Set Up SubmenuDisplay Set Up Submenu System Submenu Title Mix Submenu VCR Menu System Submenu Camera set up SubmenuCustom Key Submenu Card Set Up Submenu Custom Preset SubmenuDisplay Set Up Submenu Card Operation Submenu Single Image Display #3ReturnCard Operation Submenu Index Screen Display VCR Set Up Submenu Inserting Batteries Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp If your wireless controller is not working When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode Turning Off the Tally Lamp Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time London Date and Time Display Setting the Clock Before You Start Recording Basic RecordingRecording Using the Standby lever When You Have Finished RecordingPower Save Function Wide-Screen TV Recording Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Turning the Camcorder Recording Displays ON/OFF Confirmation/Warning beeps Demonstration Mode Sound Recording Using a TripodTips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder Picture Angle CompositionCamcorder Moves 20⋅ Optical Zoom Zooming40⋅/100⋅ Digital Zoom Opening the LCD Screen Using the LCD ScreenChanging the Angle of the LCD Screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayAllowing the Subject to Monitor Recording Close the menu On the Viewfinder Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off Using the ND Filter Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Recording Still Images onto a Tape Press the Photo button fully down to take the still image Selecting the Movie Mode Normal/Frame Record Search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord Review Availability of Functions in Each Recording Program Using the Various Recording Programs Slide the program selector to Q program AE mode Setting the Program AE Mode Giving Priority to the Aperture Aperture-Priority Av Giving Priority to Shutter Speed Shutter-Priority TvShutter Speeds Sand & Snow ManualSpotlight Audio Recording Selecting the Audio ModeSelecting the Built-in Microphone Sound Microphone Attenuator Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAudio level indicator at the side of the camcorder Audio level indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen Changing the Custom Keys Setting Using the Custom KeyDefault settings Operating the Cstm KEY Button While in record mode Microphone TV Screen Audio Level Indicator Fade Trigger Using Digital EffectsWipe Operating the Fade Trigger Overlap Operating Wipe and Overlap Mirror Black and White BLK & WHTSepia Art Select Effect and press the Select dial Operating the Effects Select Color Bars and press the Select dial Using the Color BarsActivating the Color Bars Press the D. EFFECTS/BARS Select button Press the Photo button to record the still image Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography OptionalTurn the power of the Speedlite on Operating the Speedlite Select Interval and set the interval Open the CAM. SET UP submenu and select a IntervalDefault setting Select Interval T. and set it to on Pausing the Interval Recording Press the start/stop button to end recording Recording with the Self-Timer When the GL2 is Recording Using the DV Control Using the VL-3 Video Light Optional Set the camcorder to Tape Camera mode Using the DM-50 Microphone OptionalSet the microphone’s directivity switch Tighten the shoe lock in the direction of the arrow Using the MA-300 Microphone Adapter OptionalAttaching the Microphone Adapter to the Camcorder Attaching the Microphone Set the recording program to Manual Press the EXP dial Adjusting the Exposure ManuallyPull the EXP dial up or down to open or close the iris About the Iris About the Shutter SpeedsAbout the Gain Exposure adjustment Exposure Lock/AdjustmentExposure lock Focus Use the zoom lever to reframe the subject Adjusting the Focus Manually For setting the white balance manually Setting the White Balance Recording Using AE Shift Adjusting the Color Phase Using the Custom PresetSetting the Custom Preset Functions Adjusting the Color Gain Activating the Custom Preset Functions Adjusting the Setup LevelTurn the program selector to Q Press the Cstm Preset button Selecting the Zebra Pattern Level Using the Zebra PatternActivating the Zebra Pattern Recording the Display Information Recording PC Screens and Other Screens Using Clear Scan Load the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Other Playback ModesSlow Reverse Playback Built-in Speaker and Headphone Terminal Selecting Date/Time Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Date & Time Setting the Data Code Six-second Auto Date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search/Index Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Zero Set Memory If Your TV or VCR Has an S-video Input Terminal Connections for Playback on a TV Screen If Your TV or VCR Has Audio/Video Input Terminals Connect the camcorder to the VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Editing Lanc terminal Load a blank cassette Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video EquipmentConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Prepare the other device Dubbing Copyright signalStop playback on the other device Load a blank cassette Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in 102 103 Turning the Analog-Digital Converter On Before inserting Tape in the camcorder After inserting Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Slide the TAPE/CARD switch to TapeTape in the camcorder Playback tape To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder Press the AV Insert buttonStop playback on the VCR To connect an external microphone Audio Dubbing108 To connect other audio devices Press Audio DUB 109 Audio Adjust the input signal level Select the output channel Setting the Audio Mix Playback Sound Selecting Audio Output Channels 113 Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable 114 Memory Card IntroductionYou can do the following with a memory card Close the memory card compartment cover Turn the Power switch to OFFSelecting the Image Quality 115 Selecting the Image Size Card Access Display Turning Off the Shutter Sound File Numbers Press the Photo button halfway and hold it Recording Still Images onto a Memory Card Memory Card Indication 119 Single Image Playing Back a Memory CardThere are 3 ways to view still images To stop the slide show, press the MIX/SLIDE Show button 121Index Screen Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark Settings of the Still Images Recorded on a Memory Card122 Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect Select Image Erase and press the Select dial File Operation File OperSelect Protect and press the Select dial Select Print Mark and press the Select dial Open the menu and select Card Oper Preventing Accidental Erasure ProtectProtecting an Image While Viewing an Index Screen With an image in the display, press the Index Screen button Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark Select YES Erasing all Print Marks Select Single Erasing Still ImagesSelect the still image you wish to erase Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select ALL Creating a Title Image Combining Images and Recording Them onto a Tape Title Mix129 Activating the Title Mix Selecting a Title ImageProtecting a Title Image 131 Erasing a Title Image Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Copying Still Images from Memory Card to TapeSelect Execute Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Formatting a Memory Card 134 Connecting to a PC Using a USB Cable Memory Card Operating Precautions Other Information and Precautions Charging and Recording Times Battery Pack Charging TimeBattery Max. Recording Time Typical Recording Time Pack Battery Pack Playback Time Using the LCD Screen When to Recharge How Much Power Is Left?Taking Care of the Battery Pack Treat the battery pack with care Installing the Backup Battery Maintenance Camcorder body and lens MaintenanceStorage Viewfinder TV playback Using the Camcorder AbroadPower sources Video heads What you should do What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from condensation ? The camcorder does not focus TroubleshootingRecording/Playback 143 ? There is no sound coming from the speaker during playback Memory Card Operations 146 ? The power indicator is flashing 147 GL2 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 148 Optional Accessories MA-300 Microphone Adapter VL-10Li Battery Video Light149 220EX/420EX/550EX Speedlite TV Screen Displays Screen DisplaysTurning Off the LCD Screen Displays 151 Screen Displays in Tape Play VCR Mode Screen Displays in Card Play VCR Mode Screen Displays in Card Camera Mode 153 Memory Card Caution Phrases No Titles No Images Card Error Specifications BP-915 Battery Pack CA-920 Compact Power Adapter156 157 Index 158 Menu at a Glance Camcorder Setting Function Submenu 160 161 Canada Canon INC