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Introduction 2 E W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Important Usage Instructions Digital Video Camcorder , GL2 systems This device complies with P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules.
Introduction 3 E IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these saf ety instructions the word “product” ref ers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder GL2 and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
Introduction 4 E 15. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and e xtension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. Objects and Liquid Entr y — Nev er push objects of .
Introduction 5 E Operating Steps and Refer ence Guide Digital Video Camcorder GL2 Instruction Manual Preparations Recording Playback Editing Using the Memory Card Digital Video Solution Disk Instructi.
Introduction 6 E Manual Adjustments Adjusting the Exposure Manually ................ 76 Adjusting the Focus Manually .................... 79 Setting the White Balance .......................... 80 Using the AE Shift ...................................
Introduction 7 E Settings of the Still Images Recorded on a Memory Card .................................. 122 Preventing Accidental Erasur e (Protect)...... 124 Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) .........................................
Introduction 8 E : Reference page numbers : Functions that can be operated fr om the body of the camcorder : Functions that can be operated fr om the wireless contr oller : Supplementary notes for cam.
Introduction 9 E Intr oducing the GL2 The DV terminal allows high- quality transfer with virtually no deterioration in quality of images. Y ou can edit and process images by connecting the camcorder to a PC with the IEEE 1394 terminal.
10 E Preparations AUDIO DUB. button (p. 108) AV INSERT button (p. 105) REC PAUSE button (p. 100,102) (play/pause) button (p. 87)/ Title Mix button (p. 130)/ SLIDE SHOW button (p. 121) (stop) button (p. 87)/ INDEX SCREEN button (p. 121) (rewind) button (p.
11 E Preparations Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 14) PHOTO button (p. 48, 118) Zoom controller (p. 42) TAPE/CARD switch (p. 20, 35) Cassette compartment (p. 18) Cassette compartment cover (p. 18) OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 18) Start/stop button (p. 35) S-video IN/OUT terminal (p.
12 E Preparations Tripod socket (p. 40) POWER switch (p. 35) D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p. 63) D.EFFECTS SELECT button (p. 63) REC (record) SEARCH button(p. 51)/ Record review button (p. 51) FOCUS A/M button (p. 79) Focus ring (p. 79) ND FILTER ON/OFF button (p.
SET REW PLA Y FF ST ART /STOP PH OTO SELF TIMER MENU TV SCREEN D ATA CODE – CARD + AUDIO MONITOR REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT SLIDESHOW ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP MIX BALANCE ST -1 ST -2 ON/OFF D .EFFECTS SET ZOOM WT AV INSERT P A USE SLOW REMOTE SET +/ –/ × 2 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL - D77 × 2 button (p.
14 E Preparations Pr eparing the Camcorder 1. Remove the lens cap. • When you purchase the GL2, the lens cap cor d is attached to the middle of the V elcro grip belt. Open the V elcro and slide the lens cap cor d to the position as shown in the illustration.
Adjusting the Grip Belt • Adjust the length of the grip belt strap so that you can operate the start/stop button and zoom control ef fectively . Attaching the Shoulder Strap • For extra security and portability , attach the shoulder strap before using the camcor der .
16 E Preparations Powering the Camcor der Before operating your camcor der , you will need to use the power adapter to: provide power fr om a household power socket or charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current fr om a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcor der .
17 E Preparations Y our battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory . It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working pr operly . However , you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for mor e than a few minutes.
18 E Preparations 1. Attach a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN/EJECT button and release the cassette compartment cover . • W ait for the cassette compartment to open automatically . • The confirmation beep sounds when it is fully opened. 3. Load or unload the cassette.
19 E Preparations The cassette memory function cannot be used with this camcorder . T o protect your r ecording fr om accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SA VE or ERASE OFF .
20 E Preparations Many of the camcorder’ s advanced functions ar e selected from menus which appear in the display . There ar e 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 22) VCR MENU VCR menu ( 24) C.CAM. MENU Card camera menu ( 25) C.PLA Y MENU Card play menu ( 27) 2 CAM.
21 E Preparations 1. Slide the POWER switch and the T APE/CARD switch to the desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • One of the main menus appears depending on the settings of the POWER switch and T APE/CARD switch. 3. Pull the SELECT dial up and down to move the arrow to the desired submenu.
22 E Preparations CAM . SET UP CSTM PRESET VCR SET UP DISP . SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY TITLE MIX RETURN CAM . MENU SEL . SETSET MENUCLOSE 1 3 5 2 4 6 7 8 1 Camera Set Up Submenu 2 Custom Preset Submenu 3 VCR Set Up Submenu 4 Display Set Up Submenu 5 System Submenu 6 Custom Key Submenu 7 Title Mix Submenu 8 Close Main Menu 2 CAM.
23 E Preparations REC MODE MIC MIC ATT AUDIO MODE PWR SAVE RETURN SP NORMAL OFF 16bit SHUT OFF VCR SET UP SEL . SETSET MENUCLOSE •••• ••••••••• ••••• •• •••• !9 @1 @3 @0 @2 @4 3 VCR Set Up Submenu !9 Recording Mode .
24 E Preparations TITLE SELECT CREATE TITLE RETURN TITLE MIX SEL . SETSET MENUCLOSE $5 $7 $6 7 Title Mix Submenu $5 Selecting a Title ................................... 130 $6 Creating a Title .................................... 129 $7 Return REC MODE OUTPUT CH AUDIO DUB .
25 E Preparations 2 C. CAM. MENU Set the POWER switch to and the T APE/CARD switch to . There ar e 6 submenus within the C. CAM. MENU. CARD CAMERA WL . REMOTE TALLY LAMP BEEP T . ZONE/DST D/TIME SET RETURN SYSTEM SEL . SETSET MENUCLOSE ••• •• •••••••• •• •• 1 ON ON ––– ––– .
26 E Preparations QUALITY IMAGES RES . FILE NOS . SHTR SOUND RETURN FINE 1488 × 1128 CONTINUOUS ON CARD SET UP SEL . SETSET MENUCLOSE ••••• • ••• •• !4 !6 !8 !5 !7 3 Card Set Up Submenu !4 Image Quality .........................
27 E Preparations CUSTOM KEY • ZEBRA RETURN CUSTOM KEY SEL . SETSET MENUCLOSE #2 #3 6 Custom Key Submenu #2 Custom Key ........................................... 58 #3 Return COPY [ ] PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE IMAGE ERASE TITLE PROTECT TITLE ERASE FORMAT RETURN CARD OPER .
28 E Preparations LCD BRIGHT EVF BRIGHT DISPLAYS D/TIME SEL . CUSTOM KEY CARD ACCESS RETURN DISP . SET UP SEL . SETSET MENUCLOSE •• •• •••• • •• • – + – + ON DATE & TIME ON ON !2 !4 !6 !8 !3 !5 !7 3 Display Set Up Submenu !2 LCD Brightness .
29 E Preparations Using the Wireless Contr oller/T ally Lamp The supplied wireless contr oller can operate the camcorder fr om a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camcorder’ s r emote sensor while you press the buttons. The tally lamp lights up to let you know that the camcorder is in range and r esponding to your commands.
30 E Preparations T o prevent interfer ence from other Canon wir eless controllers being used nearby , there ar e 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wir eless controller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible.
31 E Preparations The tally lamp lets you know that the camcorder is r ecording. However , its flashing may be reflected into the lens during close-up recor ding, or when recording thr ough glass. Y ou may therefor e decide to tur n it off. TALLY LAMP•• ON SYSTEM ( 20) 1.
32 E Preparations The date and/ time display forms part of the data code. Y ou can choose to display or hide it during playback ( 90). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder . Install the backup battery before you begin ( 138).
33 E Preparations Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU. (Honolulu) ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN.
34 E Preparations 1. Press the MENU button. • The main menu appears. 2. Pull the SELECT dial up or down, select SYSTEM and press the SELECT dial in. • The SYSTEM submenu menu appears. 3. Pull the SELECT dial up or down, select D/TIME SET and press the SELECT dial in.
35 E Recording • Attach a power source ( 16). • Load a cassette ( 18). • Fasten the grip belt ( 15). • Attach the lens hood ( 14). • Choose the display: viewfinder ( 14) or LCD screen ( 43). • Adjust the viewfinder or the LCD screen. Y ou may also want to install the backup battery ( 138) in order to set the date and time display ( 32).
36 E Recording As long as the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, you can use the ST ANDBY lever to tur n the camcorder on and of f. This saves battery power and prevents accidental operation of the start/stop button. T urn the ST ANDBY lever to LOCK or ST ANDBY to enter/leave the standby mode.
37 E Recording Y ou can recor d and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times. Y ou cannot add sound (audio dubbing) or images (A V insert) to a tape that has been recor ded in LP mode. If you plan to use either of these functions later , recor d in SP mode.
38 E Recording T ur ning the Camcor der Recording Displays ON/OFF Y ou can change the display by pressing the DISPLA Y/DA T A CODE button. Each time you press the DISPLA Y/DA T A CODE button, the display will change as follows: * Appears when GUIDE INFO is set to D/T DISPLA Y in the DISP .
39 E Recording The camcorder’ s short operation confirmation beeps ar e indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcor der’ s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder .
40 E Recording Tips for Making Better Videos For maximum stability , grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body . If necessary support the camcorder with your left hand. With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye of f the action.
41 E Recording The most important element in the scene does not necessarily have to be centered. For a mor e interesting picture, try to position your subject slightly to one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards.
42 E Recording T W ZOOM WT T W Zooming This camcorder is equipped with 20 × optical zoom and 100 × digital zoom. Optical zoom and digital zoom can be operated from either the side grip, the camcor der handle or the wireless controller . • Digital zoom cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode.
43 E Recording Using the LCD Scr een Push the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camcor der . This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder of f. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on.
44 E Recording When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces into the opposite direction, you can allow your subject to monitor the screen, or you can monitor yourself while r ecording. • Y ou can choose the display style between reversed (LCD MIRROR ON) or not (LCD MIRROR OFF) in the menu.
45 E Recording Indicators that appear on the LCD screen when MIRROR is turned on: The audio level indicator will be displayed as follows: On the LCD Screen: Automatic Manual On the Viewfinder: Automat.
46 E Recording With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recor ding. However , the GL2’ s Optical Image Stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. Unlike electronic image stabilizers, it causes no loss of pictur e quality .
47 E Recording On bright days or when recor ding very bright scenes, despite the iris being at its smallest aperture, blurring of the image may occur . If this happens, using the ND filter should remove this pr oblem. T ur n the ND filter on by pressing the ND FIL TER ON/OFF button.
48 E Recording Y ou can recor d still images like photographs. The camcorder recor ds the picture and sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. Starting your shooting with a still image makes it easy to find the beginning again later with the Photo Search function ( 93).
49 E Recording 2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image • The camcorder takes the image immediately , and then recor ds the “photo” to the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camcor der also records the sound, and the display shows the still image.
50 E Recording The frame mode can be used when you wish to look at a video, scene by scene, free fr om field slippage (the “flicker” that normally occurs when you pause a video).
51 E Recording Sear ching and Reviewing While Recording When the camcorder is in r ecord pause mode, you can use recor d search to play the tape forwards or backwar ds to find the point where you wish to start or restart r ecording. This is useful when you wish to add a new scene to a previously used cassette.
52 E Recording Using the V arious Recording Pr ograms The camcorder pr ovides you with a choice of seven recording pr ograms. They use different combinations of camcorder settings in or der to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recor ding situation.
53 E Recording Easy Recording Auto The simplest way to use the camcorder is with the pr ogram selector set to the [ position. The camcorder will take car e of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you fr ee to point and shoot. In normal recor ding conditions, set the program selector to AUTO.
54 E Recording Use this program to select the apertur e (iris diameter) to give you maximum control over the depth of field. Select between 10 aperture values (f/1.6, f/2.0, f/2.4, f/2.8, f/3.4, f/4.0, f/4.8, f/5.6, f/6.7, f/8.0) in T APE CAMERA mode and 9 aperture values in CARD CAMERA mode (f/2.
55 E Recording Manual ( 76) Sand & Snow Spotlight Select this program for total cr eative freedom when operating the camcorder . Y ou can set aperture, shutter speed and gain independently to give you exactly the exposure you r equire. Y ou can select between 30 shutter speed settings (1/8 to 1/15000), 19 aperture values (f/1.
Y ou can select the microphone sound to match the r ecording situation. * Only available when audio AUDIO DUB. has been set to MIC. IN. 1. Open the VCR SET UP submenu and select MIC. 2. Select the setting and close the menu. NORMAL: General recor ding.
57 E Recording The camcorder sets the audio r ecording level automatically when the REC LEVEL switch is set to A. However , you can manually adjust the recoding level of the built-in micr ophone or an.
58 E Recording 1. Open the menu and select CUSTOM KEY . 2. Select the function. 3. Close the menu. + , + , + , + PLA Y (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLA Y (VCR) T APE CAMERA T APE CUSTOM KEY ( 20) Using the .
59 E Recording Y ou can add an index signal to your recor ding for easy search in VCR mode. • Y ou cannot add or erase the index signal later . • Y ou cannot use the “INDEX WRITE” button during photo nor interval timer recor ding. • Index Write can be operated only by the CSTM KEY .
60 E Recording Y ou can display the information on the LCD screen/viewfinder on a connected TV . Press the “TV SCREEN” button to display the information on the TV scr een. Press the button again to cancel. * Only available when AUDIO DUB. has been set to MIC.
61 E Recording Press the “AUDIO LEVEL” button to display the audio level indicator on the LCD scr een/viewfinder . Press the button again to cancel. • Only available when the recor ding program is set to AUTO, Tv or Av . Press the “AE SHIFT” button to display the AE SHIFT menu.
62 E Recording Using Digital Ef fects Show your creativity by using the special ef fects and digital faders. These digital effects and faders can add visual appeal and greater imaging variety . Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black ( 62).
63 E Recording The camcorder r etains the last recorded scene as a still image before entering the r ecord pause mode. When you start recor ding, the still image gradually changes to the scene you are r ecording. Sound and image fade together . When operating faders in T APE CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q .
When operating faders in T APE CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button. • The digital effects menu appears. 2. Select FADER and pr ess the SELECT dial in. • F ADE-T , WIPE and OVERLAP settings appear .
65 E Recording Effects The image becomes black and white. The image becomes monochrome with a br ownish tint. The image becomes like a paint (solarization). Creates a symmetrical image as if ther e would be a mirror in the middle of the scr een. The image is blurred thr ough enlarging the size of some pixels.
66 E Recording 1. Press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button. • The digital effects menu appears. 2. Select EFFECT and press the SELECT dial in. • The settings appear . 3. Select the effect setting and press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button. • The menu closes and the name of the selected effect flashes in the display .
67 E Recording Using the Color Bars Y ou can display and recor d industry standard SMPTE color bars. 1. Press the D. EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button. • The digital effects menu appears. 2. Select COLOR BARS and press the SELECT dial in. • The menu closes and COLOR BARS flashes in the display .
68 E Recording For SLR-style flash photography , attach a Canon Speedlite 220EX, 420EX or 550EX to the camcorder’ s accessory shoe. Refer also to the Speedlite instruction manual. T urn the camcorder’ s power off befor e attaching/detaching the Speedlite.
69 E Recording With the interval timer , you can record images over a selected time with a selected interval. This function is useful when shooting flowers, animals, and other natural events. Y ou can select an interval of 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes, and a recor ding time of 0.
70 E Recording Press the Start/Stop button. • The camcorder r etur ns to recor d pause mode and INT T . flashes in the display . • Press the Start/Stop button again to r estart recording. Set the camcorder to r ecord pause mode and set INTER V AL T to OFF in the interval menu.
71 E Recording This is useful when you wish to include yourself in the picture when r ecording movies or still images to tape or memory card. 1. Open the menu, select VCR SET UP and set the SELF-TIMER to ON or press the SELF TIMER button on the wir eless controller .
72 E Recording Using the DV Contr ol When another device such as a camcorder or a video r ecording device is connected to the GL2 via a DV cable, you can operate the other device (recor d and pause recording) by pr essing the start/stop button on the GL2.
L OCK L OC K ON OFF AUTO L O C K 3 1 1 L OC K 73 E Recording Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) 1. Slide the V ideo Light onto the accessory shoe and tighten the shoe lock. • Insert the Video Light oriented in the direction indicated by the arr ow on the bottom until it clicks.
74 E Recording The high sensitive Directional Ster eo Microphone DM-50 attaches to the advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation and is power ed by the camcorder’ s power supply . Use it when recor ding or dubbing audio. Refer to the DM-50 Microphone instructions for further details.
75 E Recording Using the MA-300 Micr ophone Adapter (Optional) The MA-300 Microphone Adapter enables you to input audio to the camcor der with XLR connector equipped microphones, and to convert video signals for the BNC connector . Refer to the MA-300 Microphone Adapter instructions for further details.
76 E Recording 1. Set the recording pr ogram to MANUAL. 2. Press the EXP dial in. • An arrow appears next to the shutter speed value. 3. Pull the EXP dial up or down to increase or decrease the shutter speed.
77 E Recording ● About the Shutter Speeds Pull the EXP dial toward + for a slower shutter speed, or towar d – for a faster shutter speed. Available shutter speeds in T APE CAMERA mode: Available s.
78 E Recording ● Exposure lock Lock the exposure at the curr ent level in order to control the brightness of the image. T o lock the exposure, pr ess the EXP dial in. Press it again to r etur n to the automatically set exposure level. Notes: • Y ou cannot lock the exposure in the [ (Easy Recor ding) or MANUAL recording pr ogram.
79 E Recording The camcorder focuses automatically . All you have to do is point, and whatever is in the center of the display will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because the subject is not suitable for autofocus ( 144).
80 E Recording The camcorder’ s auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions. Although slight variations are unavoidable, colors will appear natural in virtually every situation.
81 E Recording Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant color , such as sky , sea or forest Close-ups In rapidly c.
82 E Recording By controlling the level of the automatic exposur e (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly . This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes. 1. Set the recording pr ogram to Auto, Tv or Av . 2. Open the menu and select AE SHIFT .
83 E Recording Using the Custom Pr eset Y ou can adjust the color gain, color phase, sharpness and setup level for more cr eative recordings. Adjust toward + for a deeper color , and toward – for a lighter color . Adjusting the Color Gain Adjust toward R for a r edder picture, and toward G for a gr eener picture.
84 E Recording 1. T ur n the pr ogram selector to Q . 2. Press the CSTM PRESET button. • The picture r eflects your preferences. Adjust toward + for a brighter pictur e, and toward – for a darker picture.
85 E Recording The zebra pattern is a series of diagonal stripes that appear in the viewfinder to highlight areas of overexposur e. Use it as a guide to set the aperture (iris) and shutter speed. Y ou can also select the pattern appearance level from 80, 85, 90, 95, and 100%.
86 E Recording Y ou can use the Clear Scan function to recor d PC screens or other screens without black bands caused by differ ences in the field frequencies of screens. 1. Set the recording pr ogram to Tv or MANUAL. 2. Pull the EXP dial down until CS appears in the display .
87 E Playbac k Y ou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcor der also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 89). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing outwar d.
88 E Playbac k Frame Advance T o play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance. Frame Reverse T o play back in reverse frame by frame, pr ess the –/ 4a button repeatedly during playback pause.
89 E Playbac k The camcorder has a built-in speaker and a headphone terminal. Y ou can listen to the sound during playback. Use the speaker or headphones when using the LCD screen for playback, and use headphones when using the viewfinder . The built-in speaker is monaural; use headphones for stereo sound.
90 E Playbac k DATA CODE During T APE PLA Y (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcor der is in play , slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forwar d, rewind, reverse playback, forward and r everse × 2 playback.
91 E Playbac k Y ou can also choose to display the camcorder data (shutter speed and exposur e settings) in the data code. Open the menu and select DISP .SET UP . Then select DA T A CODE, set it to DA TE/TIME, CAMERA DA T A or CAM. & D/T and close the menu.
92 E Playbac k The date can be displayed for 6 seconds when you start playback, or to indicate that the date or time zone of the recor ding has changed. The 6-second auto date automatically adjusts to the time zone you have selected. T o turn the 6-second auto date on, open the menu and select DISP .
93 E Playbac k This allows you to move quickly through still images (photo sear ch), between different days or ar eas of recor ding (date search), or index signals ( 59) recor ded anywhere on a tape (index search). 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to select between photo/date/index search.
94 E Playbac k Use the wireless contr oller to mark a point on a tape to which you wish to return following the playback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMOR Y button on the wireless contr oller during playback at a point you wish to return to later . • The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is set to zer o with the  indication.
95 E Playbac k Connections for Playback on a TV Scr een For higher picture quality , we recommend playing back r ecordings on a TV with an S (S1) terminal.
96 E Playbac k If Y our TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input T erminals R L AUDIO VIDEO • Connect the camcorder using the STV -250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the r ed audio terminal R (right).
97 E Editing S-VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO Editing to a VCR 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly befor e the section you wish to copy . 2. Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV . 3. Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you wish to copy appears on the screen.
98 E Editing The m terminal allows you to connect compatible devices such as remote contr ollers that are m LANC compatible. Some buttons on editing equipment may operate differ ently from those on the camcorder . m (LANC) terminal Notes: • m (LANC) is a trademark.
99 E Editing REW PLA Y FF REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 / 1. Connect the camcorder and the other digital device. • Connect the Canon CV -150F DV cable (optional). 2. Prepare the other device.
100 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly befor e the section you wish to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the camcorder’ s REC P AUSE button. • The camcorder enters r ecord pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture.
101 E Editing Preparations 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR, TV or another camcorder . 2. Prepare the device. (Example connecting to a VCR) • Set the TV/Video selector on the television to Video. For further details, see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” ( 95).
102 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly befor e the section you wish to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC P AUSE button. • S-video and audio IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals. • The camera enters recor d pause mode.
103 E Editing Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of r ecorded analog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant. The digital signals can be output to the other equipment with a DV terminal. The camcorder’ s DV terminal works exclusively as an output terminal.
104 E Editing AV DV OUT••• OFF VCR SET UP ( 20) T o turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select A V DV OUT , set it to ON and close the menu. Caution: • For normal use, set A V DV OUT to OFF through the menu.
105 E Editing Y ou can insert and replace images/audio r ecorded on the camcorder ’ s tape with images/audio recor ded with other video equipment using analog line-in or DV terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio.
106 E Editing Preparations The tape in the camcorder: When using the GL2’ s A V insert function, only use to tapes recorded in SP mode with continuously recor ded time codes. If there ar e non-recorded portions or portions r ecorded in LP mode on the tape, recor ding will stop.
107 E Editing 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder , press PLA Y and locate the recor ding start point.
108 E Editing OUTPUT AUDIO L R Y ou can add sound to the original sound on a pre-r ecorded tape from audio devices (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or exter nal microphone (MIC.
109 E Editing 1. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . 2. Select AUDIO DUB. 3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu. 4. Locate the point where you wish to start audio dubbing, then press the e / a button or the P AUSE button.
110 E Editing 6. Adjust the input signal level. Automatic adjustment: 1.Slide the REC LEVEL switch to A. Manual Adjustment: 1.Slide the REC LEVEL switch to M. 2.T ur n the L/R LEVEL dials to adjust the recor ding level. • Adjust it that the level slightly exceeds the 12 point.
111 E Editing A UDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST -1 ST -2 When you play back a tape that was recor ded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output to stereo 1 (the original sound), ster eo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the balance between the two.
112 E Editing When you play back a tape whose audio has been recor ded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close the menu.
113 E Editing By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture boar d, you can transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC. • While connected, it is recommended that you power your camcor der from a household power socket using the power adapter .
114 E Using a Memory Card The camcorder can r ecord, store and manage still images on 2 types of memory car ds: the SD Memory Card (supplied with the camcor der) or the MultiMediaCard (commercially available). The SD Memory Card has the pr otect switch to protect your recor dings from accidental erasure.
Inserting and Removing the Memory Card 1. T ur n the POWER switch to OFF . • When removing the memory card, make sur e the card access indicator is off. 2. Open the memory card compartment cover in the direction of the arr ow . 3. Insert or remove the memory card.
The operating states of the memory card ar e shown in the center of the display . CARD ACCESS• ON DISP.SET UP ( 20) T o turn the card access display off, open the menu and select DISP .SET UP . Then select CARD ACCESS, set it to OFF and close the menu.
1 CONTINUOUS When the file numbers are set to CONTINUOUS, each image is assigned a differ ent number , avoiding duplication of numbers. If a memory card alr eady contains files, the lowest available number file will be assigned to the added file. This is convenient when you wish to manage your images on a PC.
118 E Using a Memory Card CARD TAPE Y ou can recor d still images onto the memory card. • Moving pictures cannot be r ecorded onto a memory card. • Memory cards cannot r ecord audio. • When you are using an SD Memory Car d, make sure the protect switch is set to allow r ecording.
119 E Using a Memory Card >>>> 50 1488 FINE Image quality ( 115) Backup battery ( 138) Remaining battery power ( 137) Number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card Image s.
120 E Using a Memory Card / CARD TAPE CARD SLIDE SHOW Play back and view still images recor ded on a memory card. (For details on connecting to a TV , see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” ( 95) • The camcorder may not be able to copy or play , etc.
121 E Using a Memory Card 2 Card Jump Function Y ou can jump from the curr ent image to the desired image of unadjacent image number without displaying the images one by one.
122 E Using a Memory Card Y ou can easily erase unwanted still images while viewing them, protect them fr om accidental erasure, or mark them for printing. (File Operation) ● Preventing Accidental Erasur e (Protect ) Select important images and protect them fr om accidental erasure.
123 E Using a Memory Card 1. With an image in the display , press the SELECT dial in to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE settings appear . • If you select | RETURN, the menu disappears from the display . 2. Select PROTECT and press the SELECT dial in.
124 E Using a Memory Card REC SEARCH CARD SLIDE SHOW This section describes how to protect the still image fr om the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). Y ou can also protect a still image thr ough the File Operation menu ( 123).
125 E Using a Memory Card This section describes how to mark a still image for printing from Car d Operation submenu in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). – When displaying an index screen, you can mark the still image for printing.
126 E Using a Memory Card Make sure a memory car d that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camcor der . 1. With a still image in the display , open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE. • ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS ? YES NO appears in the display .
127 E Using a Memory Card REC SEARCH CARD SLIDE SHOW This section describes how to erase still images from the Car d Operation submenu when playing back a single image in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode. Y ou can also erase a still image through the File Operation menu ( 123).
128 E Using a Memory Card 1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select IMAGE ERASE. • CANCEL, SINGLE and ALL settings appear . • T o cancel erasing, select CANCEL and close the menu. 3. Select ALL. • ERASE ALL IMAGES? [EXCEPT FOR IMAGES] NO YES appears in the display .
129 E Using a Memory Card Combine a title image recor ded on a memory card with camcorder r ecordings. Y ou can change the color of a title and adjust the mix level. • Speedlite and video light cannot be used when creating a title. 1. Insert a memory card into the camcorder .
130 E Using a Memory Card 1. Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA and the T APE/CARD switch to T APE. 2. Open the menu and select TITLE MIX. • The title mix menu appears. 3. Select TITLE SELECT . • Up to 6 titles images are displayed. 4. Select the title you wish to combine.
131 E Using a Memory Card 1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select TITLE ERASE and press the SELECT dial in. • The title erase index screen appears. 3. Select the title image you wish to erase and press the SELECT dial in. • Check the title image on the index screen when selecting.
132 E Using a Memory Card / Make sure a memory car d that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recor dable space have been inserted into the camcorder . 1. Locate the point on the cassette where you wish to start copying and set it to stop.
133 E Using a Memory Card Format new memory cards if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all still images on a memory card, including pr otected images. The SD Memory Card supplied with this camcor der has already been formatted for you.
134 E Using a Memory Card Connecting to a PC Using a USB Cable Y ou can download still images from a memory car d to a PC connected to the camcorder via the USB interface. By using the supplied software, you can organize, stor e and print out still images.
135 E Using a Memory Card Other Information and Pr ecautions The camcorder formats memory car ds in DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). Images recor ded on a memory card with this camcorder can .
136 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and Recording Times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • Y ou will get more r ecording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of leaving it in recor d pause mode.
137 E Additional Information When to Recharge Y ou can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike a conventional battery pack, it does not have to be fully discharged first. However , as the battery pack will naturally discharge itself over time, it is best to charge it the same day you plan to use it, or the day before.
138 E Additional Information Installing the Backup Battery Open the backup battery cover and insert the CR2025 lithium battery with the + side facing outwards. Click the cover back into place. This backup battery allows the camcorder to r etain the date and time and other settings when the main power source is r emoved.
139 E Additional Information Maintenance A void high temperatures and high humidity . • Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather , for example. • Be careful of heat radiating fr om video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camcorder into a humid r oom.
140 E Additional Information Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate the viewfinder upwar ds. Remove the viewfinder protect cover and clean it with a cotton swab etc. When finished, return it flush with the camcorder . • The viewfinder screen scratches easily .
141 E Additional Information Power sources • Y ou can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use.
142 E Additional Information Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved fr om a cold place to a warm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is pr esent can damage both the tape and the camcorder .
T r oubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode ( 35, 87). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 18-19). • The cassette has reached the end. • The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached ( 16-17, 137).
144 E Additional Information Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better r esults using manual focus ( 79). Focus on something which is about the same distance away , lock the focus, and then point the camcorder at your original, har d-to-focus subject.
145 E Additional Information Memory Card Operations Cause and/or what to do about it • It is not turned the right way ( 115). T urn it the right way and try inserting again. • T urn the camcorder’ s power off and back on again and remove and r einsert the card.
146 E Additional Information Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 30). • The remote sensor modes of the wir eless controller and the camcor der itself are differ ent ( 30). • The batteries are dead or not inserted.
147 E Additional Information SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard IFC-300PCU USB Cable PC Card Adapter FD Adapter Stereo Microphone (commercially av ailable) WL-D77 Wireless Controller MiniD V Video Casse.
148 E Additional Information Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. Y ou can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center . BP-915, BP-930, BP-945 Battery Packs Extra batteries for use with the GL2.
149 E Additional Information VL-10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting. • Use the BP-900 Series battery packs to power the light. Approximate usage times ar e as follows: BP-915: 60 min.
150 E Additional Information Y ou can select to display or hide the operating state of the camcorder on the LCD scr een/viewfinder . The display also appears on a TV connected to the camcorder . Press the wir eless controller’ s TV SCREEN button or set TV SCREEN to OFF in the menu to hide the displays on the TV screen.
151 E Additional Information Screen Displays in T APE CAMERA Mode S1/500 10 sec F1.8 SELF–T 0 REC 0:12:34 60 min 1 VOICE 16 bit [ DV IF ] 16:9 PHOTO F MANUAL CP NDMF MF CHAR.
152 E Additional Information Screen Displays in CARD CAMERA Mode S1/720 10SEC F2.0 SELF–T 0 FINE 9999 1488 1 F MANUAL CP NDMF MF 12:00 AM JAN.15,2002 ON jh A T W dB qw !0 e r o !1 !2 !3 !4 t y u i @.
153 E Additional Information Caution Phrases Time zone, date and time are not set. This message appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone, date and time ( 32). Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. Replace the tape or change the position of the protect switch on the cassette ( 18, 19).
154 E Additional Information Y ou attempted to copy a copyright protected tape. May also be displayed when an anomalous signal is sent during Analog Line-in recor ding ( 100, 101). Memory Card Caution Phrases Memory card not inserted into the camcor der ( 115).
155 E Additional Information Specifications Power supply (rated): Power consumption (AF turned on): T elevision system: Video recor ding system: Audio recor ding system: Image sensor: T ape format: T ape speed: Maximum recor ding time (80 min.
156 E Additional Information A/V terminal input/output: S-video terminal input/output: MIC terminal input: Headphone terminal: LANC terminal: Operating temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: ø3.
157 E Additional Information Index 16:9 Guides ···············································38 16:9 Wide Screen ······································37 6-Second Auto Date.
158 E Additional Information ˆ ND Filter ·····················································47 Ø Output Channel ···············.
159 E Additional Information Menu at a Glance Function 16:9 Effect 16:9 Guides 6-Second Auto Date AE Shift Analog-Digital Converter Audio Attenuator Audio Dubbing Audio Level Indicator Audio Mode Beep.
160 E Additional Information h h h h h h h h h h Function Setup Level Sharpness Shutter Sound T ally Lamp Time Zone/DST Title Mix TV Screen Viewfinder Brightness Wireless Controller Zebra Pattern Zebra Pattern Level h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h Submenu CUSTOM PRESET CUSTOM PRESET CARD SET UP SYSTEM SYSTEM → TITLE MIX DISP .
161 E Additional Information U.S.A. CANON ® GL2 DIGIT AL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED W ARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“CUSA”) with respect to each Canon GL2 Digital Video Camcorder (“DV Camcor der”) purchased and used in the United States.
162 E Additional Information CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc.
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