Thank You For Choosing a Canon | Canon GL2 specs

Thank You For Choosing a Canon

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Introduction

First, we’d like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use — you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come.

To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly — there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment.

Symbols Used in This Manual

: Reference page numbers

: Functions that can be operated from the body of the camcorder

: Functions that can be operated from the wireless controller

: Supplementary notes for camcorder operation

`: Operation confirmation beeps ( 39)

Capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on the camcorder itself (e.g. Press the MENU button).

Your camcorder is supplied with the following accessories:

LensWL-D74HoodWireless	LargeTwo AAEyebatteriesCup
Controller

Lithium Button Battery	WL-D77 Wireless
CR2025SS-600 Shoulder Strap	CoLenstrollercap and lens cap
	cord

Two AAA Batteries	STV-250N Stereo Video
BP-511 Battery Pack	Cable
BP-511 Battery Pack	CA-560 Compact Power
	Adapter (including AC
	power cable)

S-150 S-video Cable	IFC-300PCU USB
	Cable*
Lithium button battery	S-150 S-video Cable

SS-650 Shoulder	CA-920 Compact
Strap	Power Adapter
STV-250 Stereo Video	(incl. AC Power Cord)
STV-250 Stereo Video
Cable
DC-920 DC Coupler	BP-915 Battery Pack

SDC-8M SD Memory	Soft Case for SD Memory
Card	Card

Software CD-ROM

Digital Video Solution

Disk*

*Required for transferring still images from a memory card to your computer. Please refer to the Software Instruction Manual for further details.

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Canon GL2 instruction manual Thank You For Choosing a Canon, Symbols Used in This Manual

Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Introduction Operating Steps and Reference Guide Contents Additional Information Symbols Used in This Manual Thank You For Choosing a Canon Introducing the GL2 Finding Your Way Around the GL2 Preparations Preparations White Balance Preparations Adjusting the Viewfinder Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Lens Hood Remove the lens cap Attaching the Large Eye Cup Adjusting the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Powering the Camcorder Using a Household Power Source Remove the battery pack after use Charging and Attaching the Battery PackAttach the battery pack to the power adapter Load or unload the cassette Loading a CassetteLoading and Unloading Cassette Memory Function Cassette Handling PrecautionsProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Using the Menus Play Menu Press the Menu button Selecting From the MenusPress the Select dial List of Menus Camera set up SubmenuCustom Preset Submenu VCR Set Up Submenu Display Set Up SubmenuSystem Submenu Custom Key Submenu VCR Menu Title Mix Submenu Custom Key Submenu Camera set up SubmenuSystem Submenu Display Set Up Submenu Custom Preset SubmenuCard Set Up Submenu Card Operation Submenu Index Screen Display #3ReturnCard Operation Submenu Single Image Display VCR Set Up Submenu Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp Inserting Batteries When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller is not working Turning Off the Tally Lamp Setting the Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time London Setting the Clock Date and Time Display Recording Basic RecordingBefore You Start Recording Power Save Function When You Have Finished RecordingUsing the Standby lever Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Wide-Screen TV Recording Turning the Camcorder Recording Displays ON/OFF Demonstration Mode Confirmation/Warning beeps Using a Tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the Camcorder Sound Recording Camcorder Moves CompositionPicture Angle 40⋅/100⋅ Digital Zoom Zooming20⋅ Optical Zoom Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen Using the LCD ScreenOpening the LCD Screen Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Allowing the Subject to Monitor RecordingClose the menu About the LCD Screen On the Viewfinder Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off Using the ND Filter Recording Still Images onto a Tape Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Press the Photo button fully down to take the still image Selecting the Movie Mode Normal/Frame Record Review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord Search Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of Functions in Each Recording Program Setting the Program AE Mode Slide the program selector to Q program AE mode Shutter Speeds Giving Priority to Shutter Speed Shutter-Priority TvGiving Priority to the Aperture Aperture-Priority Av Spotlight ManualSand & Snow Selecting the Built-in Microphone Sound Selecting the Audio ModeAudio Recording Adjusting the Audio Recording Level Audio level indicator at the side of the camcorderAudio level indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen Microphone Attenuator Default settings Using the Custom KeyChanging the Custom Keys Setting While in record mode Operating the Cstm KEY Button TV Screen Microphone Audio Level Indicator Wipe Using Digital EffectsFade Trigger Overlap Operating the Fade Trigger Operating Wipe and Overlap Black and White BLK & WHT SepiaArt Mirror Operating the Effects Select Effect and press the Select dial Using the Color Bars Activating the Color BarsPress the D. EFFECTS/BARS Select button Select Color Bars and press the Select dial Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography Optional Turn the power of the Speedlite onOperating the Speedlite Press the Photo button to record the still image Open the CAM. SET UP submenu and select a Interval Default settingSelect Interval T. and set it to on Select Interval and set the interval Pausing the Interval Recording Recording with the Self-Timer Press the start/stop button to end recording Using the DV Control When the GL2 is Recording Using the VL-3 Video Light Optional Set the microphone’s directivity switch Using the DM-50 Microphone OptionalSet the camcorder to Tape Camera mode Using the MA-300 Microphone Adapter Optional Attaching the Microphone Adapter to the CamcorderAttaching the Microphone Tighten the shoe lock in the direction of the arrow Pull the EXP dial up or down to open or close the iris Adjusting the Exposure ManuallySet the recording program to Manual Press the EXP dial About the Gain About the Shutter SpeedsAbout the Iris Exposure lock Exposure Lock/AdjustmentExposure adjustment Adjusting the Focus Manually Focus Use the zoom lever to reframe the subject Setting the White Balance For setting the white balance manually Recording Using AE Shift Using the Custom Preset Setting the Custom Preset FunctionsAdjusting the Color Gain Adjusting the Color Phase Turn the program selector to Q Press the Cstm Preset button Adjusting the Setup LevelActivating the Custom Preset Functions Activating the Zebra Pattern Using the Zebra PatternSelecting the Zebra Pattern Level Recording PC Screens and Other Screens Using Clear Scan Recording the Display Information Playing Back a Tape Load the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Slow Reverse Playback Other Playback ModesSpecial Playback Built-in Speaker and Headphone Terminal Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Selecting Date/Time Setting the Data Code Date & Time Six-second Auto Date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search/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 PreparationsEditing Connect the camcorder to the VCR Lanc terminal Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment Connect the camcorder and the other digital devicePrepare the other device Load a blank cassette Stop playback on the other device Copyright signalDubbing Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in Load a blank cassette 102 103 Turning the Analog-Digital Converter On Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Before inserting Tape in the camcorder After inserting Slide the TAPE/CARD switch to Tape Tape in the camcorderPlayback tape Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Stop playback on the VCR Press the AV Insert buttonTo stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder Audio Dubbing 108To connect other audio devices To connect an external microphone 109 Press Audio DUB Adjust the input signal level Audio Setting the Audio Mix Select the output channel Selecting Audio Output Channels Playback Sound Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable 113 You can do the following with a memory card Memory Card Introduction114 Turn the Power switch to OFF Selecting the Image Quality115 Close the memory card compartment cover Card Access Display Selecting the Image Size File Numbers Turning Off the Shutter Sound Recording Still Images onto a Memory Card Press the Photo button halfway and hold it 119 Memory Card Indication There are 3 ways to view still images Playing Back a Memory CardSingle Image Index Screen 121To stop the slide show, press the MIX/SLIDE Show button Settings of the Still Images Recorded on a Memory Card 122Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark File Operation File Oper Select Protect and press the Select dialSelect Print Mark and press the Select dial Select Image Erase and press the Select dial Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect Protecting an Image While Viewing an Index ScreenWith an image in the display, press the Index Screen button Open the menu and select Card Oper Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark Erasing all Print Marks Select YES Erasing Still Images Select the still image you wish to eraseOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select Single Select ALL 129 Combining Images and Recording Them onto a Tape Title MixCreating a Title Image Protecting a Title Image Selecting a Title ImageActivating the Title Mix Erasing a Title Image 131 Select Execute Copying Still Images from Memory Card to TapeOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Formatting a Memory Card Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Connecting to a PC Using a USB Cable 134 Other Information and Precautions Memory Card Operating Precautions Battery Pack Charging Time Battery Max. Recording Time Typical Recording Time PackBattery Pack Playback Time Using the LCD Screen Charging and Recording Times Taking Care of the Battery Pack How Much Power Is Left?When to Recharge Installing the Backup Battery Treat the battery pack with care Maintenance Maintenance StorageViewfinder Camcorder body and lens Using the Camcorder Abroad Power sourcesVideo heads TV playback What happens when condensation is detected CondensationProtecting the camcorder from condensation What you should do Troubleshooting Recording/Playback143 ? The camcorder does not focus ? There is no sound coming from the speaker during playback Memory Card Operations ? The power indicator is flashing 146 GL2 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 147 Optional Accessories 148 VL-10Li Battery Video Light 149220EX/420EX/550EX Speedlite MA-300 Microphone Adapter Turning Off the LCD Screen Displays Screen DisplaysTV Screen Displays Screen Displays in Tape Play VCR Mode 151 Screen Displays in Card Camera Mode Screen Displays in Card Play VCR Mode 153 No Titles No Images Card Error Memory Card Caution Phrases Specifications 156 CA-920 Compact Power AdapterBP-915 Battery Pack Index 157 158 Camcorder Setting Function Submenu Menu at a Glance 160 161 Canada Canon INC