Canon GL2 User Manual 2

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DIGIT AL VIDEO CAMCORDER

Instruction Manual

CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES

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VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGIT AL

Manual de Instrucciones

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igital Video Cassette

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Introduction

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Important Usage Instructions

Digital Video Camcorder, GL2 systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A.Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No.(516)328-5600

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

Important Warning

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

Fig. 1

In these safety instructions the word “product” refers 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.

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.

6. Accessories — Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous.

7. Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation.They may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera.

11.Polarization — The CA-920 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature.If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12.Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product.

13.Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No.70—1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.

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8. Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations.

9. Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10.Power Sources — The CA-920 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual.

14.Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

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15.Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and

extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16.Objects and Liquid Entr y — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out par ts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.

17.Ser vicing — Do not attempt to ser vice this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

18.Damage Requiring Ser vice — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.When the power-supply cord or plug is

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damaged.

b.If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects

have fallen into, the product.

c.If the product has been exposed to rain or

water.

d.If the product does not operate normally even

if you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e.If the product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change

in performance.This indicates a need for service.

19.Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20.Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order.

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Operating Steps and Reference Guide

Digital Video Camcorder GL2 Instruction Manual

Preparations

Recording

Playback

Editing

Using the Memory Card

Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual

Installing the Software

Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer

Downloading the Still Image to a Computer

Your camcorder is supplied with two manuals: the “Digital Video Camcorder GL2 Instruction Manual” and the “Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual”.

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Contents

Introduction

Important Usage Instructions ........................ 2

Important Safety Instructions ........................ 3

Operating Steps and Reference Guide .......... 5

Thank You For Choosing a Canon ................ 8

Introducing the GL2...................................... 9

Preparations

Finding Your Way Around the GL2.............. 10

Preparing the Camcorder............................ 14

Powering the Camcorder............................ 16

Loading a Cassette...................................... 18

Using the Menus ........................................ 20

Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp .... 29

Setting the Date and Time.......................... 32

Introduction

Recording

Basic Recording .......................................... 35

Tips for Making Better Videos .................... 40

Zooming .................................................... 42

Using the LCD Screen ................................ 43

Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off...... 46

Using the ND Filter ...................................... 47

Recording Still Images onto a Tape.............. 48

Selecting the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame).. 50 Searching and Reviewing While Recording.. 51

Using the Various Recording Programs........ 52

Audio Recording ........................................ 56

Using the Custom Key ................................ 58

Using Digital Effects.................................... 62

Using the Color Bars .................................. 67

Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash

Photography (Optional).............................. 68

Recording with the Interval Timer .............. 69

Recording with the Self-Timer .................... 71

Using the DV Control .................................. 72

Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) ........ 73

Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional).... 74

Using the MA-300 Microphone Adapter

(Optional) .................................................. 75

Manual Adjustments

Adjusting the Exposure Manually................ 76

Adjusting the Focus Manually .................... 79

Setting the White Balance .......................... 80

Using the AE Shift ...................................... 82

Using the Custom Preset ............................ 83

Using the Zebra Pattern .............................. 85

Recording PC Screens and Other Screens

Using CLEAR SCAN .................................... 86

Recording the Viewfinder Information..........86

Playback

Playing Back a Tape .................................... 87

Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder

Data (Data Code) ...................................... 90

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date

Search/Index Search).................................. 93

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position

(Zero Set Memory) .................................... 94

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen.... 95

Editing

Editing to a VCR ........................................ 97

Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital

Video Equipment ...................................... 99

Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog

Camcorder (Analog Line-in) .................... 101

Digitally Outputting Analog Video and

Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter).. 103

Recording Over Existing Scenes

(AV Insert Editing).................................... 105

Audio Dubbing ........................................ 108

Setting the Audio Mix .............................. 111

Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable ...... 113

Using a Memory Card

Memory Card Introduction........................ 114

Recording Still Images

onto a Memory Card .............................. 118

Playing Back a Memory Card .................... 120

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Settings of the Still Images Recorded

on a Memory Card .................................. 122

Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)...... 124

Marking a Still Image for Printing

(Print Mark).............................................. 125

Erasing Still Images .................................. 127

Combining Images and Recording Them

onto a Tape (Title Mix) ............................ 129

Copying Still Images from Memory Card

to Tape .................................................... 132

Formatting a Memory Card ...................... 133

Connecting to a PC Using a USB Cable .... 134

Other Information and Precautions .......... 135

Additional Information

Notes on Using the Batteries .................... 136

Maintenance ............................................ 139

Troubleshooting........................................ 143

The GL2 System Diagram.......................... 147

Optional Accessories ................................ 148

Screen Displays ........................................ 150

Caution Phrases........................................ 153

Specifications............................................ 155

Index ........................................................ 157

Menu at a Glance .................................... 159

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The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the camera. No others have the same serial number as yours.You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model Name GL2A Serial No.

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Thank You For Choosing a Canon

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

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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:

Lens Hood Large Eye Cup

WL-D74 Wireless Controller

Lithium Button Battery CR2025

SS-600 Shoulder Strap Lens cap and lens cap

Two AAA Batteries

BP-511 Battery Pack

S-150 S-video Cable IFC-300PCU USB

Lithium button battery

SS-650 Shoulder Strap

STV-250 Stereo Video Cable

Two AA batteries

WL-D77 Wireless Controller

cord

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

CA-560 Compact Power Adapter (including AC power cable)

Cable*

S-150 S-video Cable

CA-920 Compact Power Adapter (incl. AC Power Cord)

DC-920 DC Coupler BP-915 Battery Pack

SDC-8M SD Memory Card

Software CD-ROM Digital Video Solution Disk*

Soft Case for SD Memory Card

* 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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Introducing the GL2

3CCD System with Pixel Shift

Technology

The Canon GL2 has three CCDs, delivering outstanding picture quality, highly accurate color reproduction and a wide dynamic range with virtually no color noise. On top of that, Canon uses a broadcast technology called Pixel Shift to produce greater picture quality than that of camcorders using CCDs with almost twice the number of pixels.

L-Series Fluorite 20× Optical

Zoom Lens

The GL2 incorporates a 20× Professional L-Series Fluorite optical zoom lens. Fluorite provides outstanding resolution, contrast and color reproduction and delivers the ultimate in clarity and image quality.

Memory Card

You can record still images onto a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. The memory card enables easy transfer of still images to a PC. Use the supplied software to edit or attach still images to your e-mail.

IEEE 1394 DV Terminal

The DV terminal allows highquality transfer with virtually no deterioration in quality of images. You can edit and process images by connecting the camcorder to a PC with the IEEE 1394 terminal.

Analog Line-in Recording

Connect a VCR or analog camcorder and record onto a DV cassette in the GL2.

Audio Dubbing/AV insert Digital Effects

Show your creativity by using the special effects and digital faders. These digital effects and faders can add visual appeal and greater imaging variety.

Recording Programs

The GL2 has 7 recording programs: Easy Recording, Auto, Tv, Av, Manual, Sand & Snow and Spotlight.

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Image Stabilizer

Canon’s optical technology stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots.

USB Terminal

Allows high-speed transfer of memory card data to a PC with a built-in USB port. You can organize and edit still images on your PC using the supplied software.

Custom Keys

You can assign various functions to the custom key, independent for each operating mode.

Custom Preset

You can adjust color gain, color phase, sharpness and setup level and save the combination to the custom preset button.

Interval Recording

Interval recording allows for the capture of time elapsed motion videography. The GL2 can be programmed to record at various intervals for varying amounts of time.

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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. 87)/ CARD

–

button (p. 120)

(fast forward) button (p. 87)/ CARD

+ button (p. 120)

LCD screen (p. 43)

CUSTOM KEY (p. 58)

CUSTOM PRESET button (p. 83)

Memory Card Compartment Cover

LCD panel OPEN button (p. 43)

AUDIO LEVEL dials (p. 57)

Speaker (p. 89)

BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 16)

START/STOP button (p. 35)

PHOTO button (p. 48, 118)

Viewfinder (p. 14)

DISPLAY button (p. 38)/ DATA CODE button (p. 90)

MENU button (p. 21)

Zoom controller (p. 42)

SELECT dial (p. 21)

Backup battery cover (p. 138)

AUDIO REC LEVEL switch (p. 57)

Program selector (p. 52)

Finding Your Way Around the GL2

Preparations

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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. 95, 101, 103)

MIC terminal (p. 57, 108)

DC terminal

u (LANC) terminal (p. 98)

USB terminal (p. 134)

AV (audio/video) IN/OUT terminal (p. 95, 97, 101, 103)

DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 99, 103, 105, 113)

Carrying handle

Strap mount (p. 15)

Eyepiece adapter (p. 14)

Standby lever (p. 36)

Grip belt (p. 15)

(phones) terminal (p. 89)

Lens hood locking screw (p. 14)

Lens hood (p. 14)

Stereo microphone (p. 56)

Lock lever (p. 35)

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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. 47)

Advanced accessory shoe (p. 68, 73-75)

Strap mount (p. 15)

Audio level indicator (p. 57)

EXP (exposure) dial (p. 76)

Remote sensor (p. 29)

Tally lamp (p. 31)

WHITE BALANCE SELECT button (p. 80)

WHITE BALANCE

W (set) button (p. 80)

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SET

REW

PLAY

START /STOP

PHOTO

SELF

TIMER

SCREEN

DATA

CODE

–

CARD

AUDIO

MONITOR

REC

PAUSE

SELECT

SLIDESHOW

ZERO SET

MEMORY

AUDIO

DUB.

STOP

MIX

BALANCE

ST-1

ST-2

ON/OFFD.EFFECTS

SET

ZOOM

INSERT

PAUSE

SLOW

REMOTE SET

–/

WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D77

× 2 button (p. 88)

START/STOP button (p. 35)

MENU button (p. 21)

TV SCREEN button (p. 150)

SELF TIMER button (p. 71)

DATA CODE button (p. 90)

D.EFFECTS SELECT button (p. 63)

REC PAUSE button (p. 100, 102)

ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 94)

Transmitter

Zoom buttons (p. 30, 42)

SET button (p. 21)

D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p. 63)

MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 111)

Controller buttons (p. 21)

Search buttons (p. 93)

SEARCH SELECT button (p. 93)

AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 111)

AUDIO DUB. button (p. 108)

AV INSERT button (p. 105) REMOTE SET button (p. 30)

button (p. 88)

FF button (p. 87)

PLAY button (p. 87)

STOP button (p. 87) SLOW button (p. 88) REW button (p. 88)

PAUSE button (p. 87)

PHOTO button (p. 48, 118)

CARD buttons (p. 120)

SLIDE SHOW button (p. 121)

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Preparing the Camcorder

Attaching the Lens Hood

1. Remove the lens cap.

• When you purchase the GL2, the lens cap cord is attached to the middle of the Velcro grip belt. Open the Velcro and slide the lens cap cord to the position as shown in the illustration.

2. Align the hood to the lens with the Canon logo facing to the left.

3. Twist it into position (clockwise), so that the Canon logo is to the top.

• You do not need to assert any pressure — screw the hood lightly into place.

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4. Finally, tighten the locking screw.

• To remove, reverse the above procedure.

Since the lens hood cuts stray light that may cause flare and ghost images and protects the lens, be sure to attach the hood when you are recording.

Adjusting the Viewfinder

• In record pause mode, adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight.

• The viewfinder extends straight out and rotates upwards for comfortable viewing. Store the camcorder with the viewfinder flush with the body of the camcorder.

•To view with the viewfinder, make sure the LCD panel is either turned so that the subject can monitor the screen, or totally closed with the screen facing inwards.

• Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight as it may melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.)

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Adjusting the Grip Belt

• Adjust the length of the grip belt strap so that you can operate the start/stop button and zoom control effectively.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

• For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before using the camcorder.

• Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length as shown.

• Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight as it may melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.)

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Attaching the Large Eye Cup

Use the supplied Large Eye Cup when recording in very bright surroundings or when wearing glasses.

1. Detach the eye cup from the

camcorder.

2. Replace the eye cup with the Large

Eye Cup.

•You can attach it to the right or the left.

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Powering the Camcorder

Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to:

provide power from a household power socket

charge a battery pack

Notes:

• The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder.

• If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause the TV to emit noise — move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.

Using a Household Power Source

Preparations

Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to provide your camcorder with instant power from an household power socket.

1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.

2. Plug the adapter into a household power socket.

3. Connect the DC coupler to the power adapter.

4. Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder.

• Extend the viewfinder and rotate it upwards.

• Align the edge of the DC coupler with the line on the camcorder.

• Slide the coupler down in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.

5 After use, turn the camcorder off, detach the DC coupler and disconnect the DC

coupler from the power adapter. Unplug the power cord and disconnect it from the power adapter.

•Press and hold the BATT. RELEASE button, while you slide the coupler up.

• Always turn the camcorder off and raise the viewfinder before removing the power source.

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Charging and Attaching the Battery Pack

Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes.

1. Attach the battery pack to the power adapter.

• Make sure the DC coupler is not connected.

• Align the triangle on the battery pack with the line on the power adapter.

• Slide the battery across until it clicks into place.

2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.

3. Plug the power adapter into a household power socket.

• The charge indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress. Single flashes mean that the battery pack is less than 50% charged. Double flashes mean that it is between 50% and 75% charged. Triple flashes mean that it is more than 75% charged.

• The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged.

4. Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camcorder.

• Extend the viewfinder and rotate it upwards.

• Align the triangle on the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, then slide the battery in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.

5. Remove the battery pack after use.

•Press and hold the BATT. RELEASE button, while you slide the battery up.

• Always turn the camcorder off and raise the viewfinder before removing the power source.

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Notes:

•You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in “Notes on Using the Batteries” ( 136). These notes include charging and recording times and how to charge the backup battery.

• Using the optional CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder you can power the camcorder from two battery packs for longer continuous recording. You can exchange the battery packs independently without cutting the power to the camcorder. In addition, the CH-910 can charge two batteries consecutively when it is connected to a household power socket.

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CLOSE THIS FIRST.

Loading a Cassette

Use only videocassettes marked with the DV logo.*

* D logo is a trademark.

Loading and Unloading

1. Attach a power source.

2. Slide the OPEN/EJECT button and release the cassette compartment cover.

•Wait for the cassette compartment to open automatically.

• The confirmation beep sounds when it is fully opened.

3. Load or unload the cassette.

• Insert the cassette gently with the window facing outward.

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• Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.

4. Press the P mark on the compartment until it clicks.

5. Click the cover back into place.

Notes:

• Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing, or attempt to close the cover.

• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.

• Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use — return it to its case and store it in a cool, clean, dry place.

• When no cassette is loaded, v flashes in the display.

•With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading.

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Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure

REC

SAVE

REC

SAVE

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

Preparations

•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.

Cassette Memory Function

The cassette memory function cannot be used with this camcorder.

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CAMERA

TAPE

CAM. SET UP CSTM PRESET VCR SET UP DISP. SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY TITLE MIX RETURN

CAM. MENU SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

CARD TAPE

PLAY (VCR)

TAPE

VCR SET UP DISP. SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN

VCR MENU SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

CARD TAPE

CAMERA

CARD

CAM. SET UP CSTM PRESET CARD SET UP DISP. SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN

C. CAM. MENU SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

CARD TAPE

PLAY (VCR)

CARD

CARD OPER. VCR SET UP DISP. SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN

C. PLAY MENU SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

CARD TAPE

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display.

There are 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 22) VCR MENU VCR menu ( 24) C.CAM. MENU Card camera menu ( 25) C.PLAY MENU Card play menu ( 27)

2 CAM. MENU +

2 VCR MENU +

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2 C. CAM. MENU +

2 C. PLAY MENU +

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Selecting From the Menus

2, 11

SET

3-10

SCREEN

1. Slide the POWER switch and the TAPE/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 TAPE/CARD switch.

3. Pull the SELECT dial up and down to move the arrow to the desired submenu.

4. Press the SELECT dial in .

• The submenu appears.

5. Pull the SELECT dial up and down to move the arrow to the desired function.

6. Press the SELECT dial in.

• The function and its settings appear.

7. Pull the SELECT dial up and down to move the arrow to the desired setting.

8. Press the SELECT dial in.

9. Pull the SELECT dial up or down and move the arrow to bRETURN.

10.Press the SELECT dial in.

•You return to the main menu.

11.Press the MENU button.

• The main menu disappears.

Preparations

Notes:

•Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.

• Selecting b RETURN takes you back one menu, or closes the main menu.

• Items that are unavailable, due to the tape or card situation or the settings of other menu items, appear in purple.

•You may often find it convenient to use the wireless controller to move around the menus. Press its MENU button to open/close the menu and use the arrow keys in place of pulling the SELECT dial. Push the SET button to select.

•Pressing the start/stop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording.

•You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning TV SCREEN ( 150) on through the menu or using the wireless controller’s TV SCREEN button. See p. 95 for TV connecting instructions.

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CAM. SET UP CSTM PRESET VCR SET UP DISP. SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY TITLE MIX RETURN

CAM. MENU SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

2 4

TAPE

CAMERA

D. ZOOM MOVIE MODE IMAGE S.

AE SHIFT 16:9 ZEBRA ZEBRA LEVEL ZOOM GRIP

OFF NORMAL ON ±0 OFF OFF 90 VARIABLE

CAM. SET UP

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

••••••

••

••••

••••••••

•••••••

•

•••

ZEBRA ZEBRA LEVEL ZOOM GRIP ZOOM HANDLE CLEAR SCAN SELF-TIMER INTERVAL RETURN

OFF 90 VARIABLE MEDIUM ––– OFF

CAM. SET UP

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

•••••••

•

•••

•

••

COLOR GAIN COLOR PHASE SHARPNESS SETUP LEVEL RETURN

–+ GR

–+ –+

CSTM PRESET SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

••

•

•••

•

List of Menus

Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function.

2 CAM. MENU

Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE/CARD switch to . There are 7 submenus within the CAM. MENU.

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

1 Camera set up Submenu

q Digital Zoom.......................................... 42

w Movie Mode.......................................... 50

e Image Stabilizer ..................................... 46

Preparations

r AE Shift ................................................. 82

t 16:9 Effect ............................................. 37

y Zebra Pattern......................................... 85

u Zebra Pattern Level ................................ 85

i Grip Zoom Speed................................... 42

o Handle Zoom Speed .............................. 42

!0 Clear Scan ............................................. 86

!1 Self-Timer .............................................. 71

!2 Interval Timer ......................................... 69

!3 Return

2 Custom Preset Submenu

!4 Color Gain............................................. 83

!5 Color Phase ........................................... 83

!6 Sharpness.............................................. 83

!7 Setup Level............................................ 84

!8 Return

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REC MODE MIC MIC ATT AUDIO MODE PWR SAVE RETURN

SP NORMAL OFF 16bit SHUT OFF

VCR SET UP SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

••••

•••••••••

•••••

••

••••

@0 @2

3 VCR Set Up Submenu

LCD BRIGHT EVF BRIGHT LCD MIRROR 16:9 GUIDES TV SCREEN AUDIO LEVEL GUIDE INFO CARD ACCESS

DISP. SET UP

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

••

•

•••

•

••

•

–

ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON

LCD MIRROR 16:9 GUIDES TV SCREEN AUDIO LEVEL GUIDE INFO CARD ACCESS DEMO MODE RETURN

DISP. SET UP

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

••

•

•••

•

••

•

•••

ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON

WL. REMOTE TALLY LAMP BEEP CHAR. REC DV CONTROL T. ZONE/DST D/TIME SET

SYSTEM

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

•••

••

••••••••

••••

••

1 ON ON OFF OFF ––– –––. ––, –––– ––:––:–– ––

CUSTOM KEY RETURN

CUSTOM KEY

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

••

INDEX WRITE

!9 Recording Mode.................................... 37

@0 Microphone........................................... 56

@1 Microphone Attenuator................. 57, 108

@2 Audio Mode .......................................... 56

@3 Power Save............................................ 36

@4 Return

4 Display Set Up Submenu

@5 LCD Brightness ...................................... 44

@6 Viewfinder Brightness............................ 44

@7 LCD Mirror Mode .................................. 44

@8 16:9 Guides........................................... 38

@9 TV Screen ............................................ 150

#0 Audio Level Indicator ............................. 57

#1 Guide Information ................................. 34

#2 Card Access Display............................. 116

#3 Demonstration Mode ............................. 39

#4 Return

Preparations

5 System Submenu

#5 Wireless Controller................................. 30

#6 Tally Lamp.............................................. 31

#7 Beep...................................................... 39

#8 Character Recording.............................. 86

#9 DV Control ............................................ 72

$0 Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time ............ 32

$1 Setting Date/Time ................................. 34

$2 Return

6 Custom Key Submenu

$3 Custom Key........................................... 58

$4 Return

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7 Title Mix Submenu

REC MODE OUTPUT CH AUDIO DUB. MIC MIC ATT AUDIO ATT AUDIO MODE AV

DV OUT

SP L/R AUDIO IN NORMAL OFF OFF 16bit OFF

VCR SET UP

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

••••

•••

••

•••••••••

•••••

•••

••

•••

TAPE

PLAY (VCR)

VCR SET UP DISP. SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN

VCR MENU SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

LCD BRIGHT EVF BRIGHT DISPLAYS 6SEC. DATE DATA CODE D/TIME SEL. CUSTOM KEY AUDIO LEVEL

DISP. SET UP

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

••

••••

•••

•

••

•

–

ON OFF DATE/TIME DATE & TIME ON OFF

$5 Selecting a Title ................................... 130

$6 Creating a Title.................................... 129

$7 Return

2 VCR MENU

Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE/CARD switch to . There are 4 submenus within the VCR MENU.

1 VCR Set Up Submenu 2 Display Set Up Submenu 3 System Submenu 4 Custom Key Submenu 5 Close Main Menu

Preparations

1 VCR Set Up Submenu

TITLE MIX

TITLE SELECT CREATE TITLE RETURN

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

q Recording Mode.................................... 37

w Output Channel ................................... 112

e Audio Dubbing.................................... 108

r Microphone........................................... 56

t Microphone Attenuator................. 57, 108

y Audio Attenuator................................. 108

u Audio Mode .......................................... 56

i Analog-Digital Converter ..................... 104

o Return

2 Display Set Up Submenu

!0 LCD Brightness ...................................... 44

!1 Viewfinder Brightness............................ 44

!2 Displays ............................................... 150

!3 6-Second Auto Date.............................. 92

!4 Data Code............................................. 91

!5 Selecting Date/Time............................... 90

!6 Custom Key Display............................... 58

!7 Audio Level Indicator ............................. 57

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CARD

CAMERA

WL. REMOTE TALLY LAMP BEEP T. ZONE/DST D/TIME SET

RETURN

SYSTEM

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

•••

••

••••••••

••

1 ON ON ––– –––. ––, –––– ––:––:–– ––

3 System Submenu

CUSTOM KEY RETURN

CUSTOM KEY

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

••

TV SCREEN

CAM. SET UP CSTM PRESET CARD SET UP DISP. SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN

C. CAM. MENU SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

IMAGE S.

AE SHIFT ZEBRA ZEBRA LEVEL ZOOM GRIP ZOOM HANDLE SELF-TIMER RETURN

ON ±0 OFF 90 VARIABLE MEDIUM OFF

CAM. SET UP

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

••

••••

•••••••

•

•••

•

••

!8 Wireless Controller................................. 30

!9 Tally Lamp.............................................. 31

@0 Beep...................................................... 39

@1 Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time ............ 32

@2 Setting Date and Time .......................... 34

@3 Return

4 Custom Key Submenu

@4 Custom Key........................................... 58

@5 Return

2 C. CAM. MENU

Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE/CARD switch to . There are 6 submenus within the C. CAM. MENU.

Preparations

1 Camera Set Up Submenu 2 Custom Preset Submenu 3 Card Set Up Submenu 4 Display Set Up Submenu 5 System Submenu 6 Custom Key Submenu 7 Close Main Menu

1 Camera set up Submenu

q Image Stabilizer ..................................... 46

w AE Shift ................................................. 82

e Zebra Pattern......................................... 85

r Zebra Pattern Level ................................ 85

t Grip Zoom Speed................................... 42

y Handle Zoom Speed .............................. 42

u Self-Timer .............................................. 71

i Return

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LCD BRIGHT EVF BRIGHT LCD MIRROR TV SCREEN GUIDE INFO CARD ACCESS DEMO MODE RETURN

DISP. SET UP

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

••

•••

••

•

•••

–

ON OFF ON ON ON

WL. REMOTE BEEP T. ZONE/DST D/TIMR SET

RETURN

SYSTEM

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

•••

••••••••

••

1 ON ––– –––. ––, –––– ––:––:–– ––

COLOR GAIN COLOR PHASE SHARPNESS SETUP LEVEL RETURN

–+ GR

–+ –+

CSTM PRESET SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

••

•

•••

•

2 Custom Preset Submenu

o Color Gain............................................. 83

!0 Color Phase ........................................... 83

!1 Sharpness.............................................. 83

!2 Setup Level............................................ 84

!3 Return

3 Card Set Up Submenu

!4 Image Quality ...................................... 115

!5 Image Resolution................................. 116

!6 File Numbers ........................................ 117

!7 Shutter Sound...................................... 117

!8 Return

4 Display Set Up Submenu

!9 LCD Brightness ...................................... 44

Preparations

@0 Viewfinder Brightness............................ 44

@1 LCD Mirror Mode .................................. 44

@2 TV Screen ............................................ 150

@3 Guide Information ................................. 34

@4 Card Access Display............................. 116

@5 Demonstration Mode ............................. 39

@6 Return

5 System Submenu

@7 Wireless Controller................................. 30

@8 Beep...................................................... 39

@9 Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time ............ 32

#0 Setting Date/Time.................................. 34

#1 Return

CARD SET UP

•••••

QUALITY IMAGES RES. FILE NOS. SHTR SOUND RETURN

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

FINE

•

1488

•••

CONTINUOUS

••

1128

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6 Custom Key Submenu

COPY

[ ] PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE IMAGE ERASE TITLE PROTECT TITLE ERASE FORMAT RETURN

CARD OPER.

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

CARD

PLAY (VCR)

CARD OPER. VCR SET UP DISP. SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN

C. PLAY MENU SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

PROTECT PRINT MARK RETURN

CARD OPER.

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

#2 Custom Key........................................... 58

#3 Return

2 C. PLAY MENU

Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE/CARD switch to . There are 5 submenus within the C. PLAY MENU.

1 Card Operation Submenu 2 VCR Set Up Submenu 3 Display Set Up Submenu 4 System Submenu 5 Custom Key Submenu 6 Close Main Menu

CUSTOM KEY

CUSTOM KEY•ZEBRA RETURN

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

Preparations

1-1 Card Operation Submenu (Single Image Display)

q Copying from Card to Tape.................. 132

w Erasing All Print Marks......................... 126

e Erasing Images ..................................... 127

r Protecting a Title.................................. 130

t Erasing a Title...................................... 131

y Formatting........................................... 133

u Return

1-2 Card Operation Submenu (Index Screen Display)

i Protecting an Image............................. 124

o Print Marking ....................................... 125

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WL. REMOTE TALLY LAMP BEEP T. ZONE/DST D/TIME SET

RETURN

SYSTEM

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

•••

••

••••••••

••

1 ON ON ––– –––. ––, –––– ––:––:–– ––

CUSTOM KEY RETURN

CUSTOM KEY

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

••

TV SCREEN

REC MODE RETURN

VCR SET UP

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

••••

2 VCR Set Up Submenu

!0 Recording Mode.................................... 37

!1 Return

3 Display Set Up Submenu

!2 LCD Brightness ...................................... 44

!3 Viewfinder Brightness............................ 44

!4 Displays ............................................... 150

!5 Selecting Date/Time............................... 90

!6 Custom Key Display............................... 58

!7 Card Access Display............................. 116

!8 Return

4 System Submenu

Preparations

!9 Wireless Controller................................. 30

@0 Tally Lamp.............................................. 31

@1 Beep...................................................... 39

@2 Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time ............ 32

@3 Setting Date and Time .......................... 34

@4 Return

5 Custom Key Submenu

@5 Custom Key........................................... 58

@6 Return

DISP. SET UP

LCD BRIGHT EVF BRIGHT

••••

DISPLAYS D/TIME SEL. CUSTOM KEY CARD ACCESS RETURN

SEL. SETSET

MENUCLOSE

–

••

–

••

•

DATE & TIME

••

•

+ +

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Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp

The supplied wireless controller can operate the camcorder from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor while you press the buttons.

The tally lamp lights up to let you know that the camcorder is in range and responding to your commands.

There are four functions which can only be operated using the wireless controller:

• Special playback ( 88)

• Photo/date/index search ( 93)

• Zero set memory ( 94)

• Audio mix ( 111)

16ft (5m)

Inserting Batteries

Insert two AA batteries, following the + and – markings. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries.

Notes:

• When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors, the effective range will be less.

• The camcorder may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at extremely close range.

• Do not leave the controller exposed to direct sunlight, or in hot or humid places.

• When the batteries run out, replace them both together.

• Make sure the shoulder strap does not obstruct the remote sensor.

Preparations

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WL.REMOTE••• A1SYSTEM

REMOTE SET

ZOOM

PLAY

(VCR)

CARD

CAMERA

CARD

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode)

To prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible.

The wireless controller and the camcorder have been preset to mode 1. If you change the mode on the camcorder, be sure to change the mode on the wireless controller to the same mode.

( 20)

To turn the remote sensor off:

A 1 : Mode 1 A 2 : Mode 2 OFFB : Sensor off

Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to OFF B and close the menu.

•B appears in the display.

Preparations

To change the mode... ...on the camcorder:

Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to A 1 or A 2 and close the menu.

•The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds.

...on the wireless controller:

Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 or the ZOOM T button for

mode 2. Continue to press simultaneously for over 2 seconds.

•Be sure to set the wireless controller to the same mode as the camcorder.

If your wireless controller is not working:

Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. The camcorder’s mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds. Set the wireless controller’s mode accordingly by pressing the aforementioned button combinations. If the wireless controller still does not work, change the batteries.

Notes:

• The mode of the camcorder also appears for 4 seconds when you turn the power on.

• When you replace the batteries, the wireless controller returns to mode 1. Change the mode again if necessary.

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TALLY LAMP•• ONSYSTEM

PLAY

(VCR)

CARD

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

Turning Off the Tally Lamp

The tally lamp lets you know that the camcorder is recording. However, its flashing may be reflected into the lens during close-up recording, or when recording through glass.

You may therefore decide to turn it off.

( 20)

1. Open the menu and select TALLY LAMP.

2. Select the OFF setting and close the menu.

• The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording, but it will still light up when the camcorder receives a signal from the wireless controller.

Preparations

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T.ZONE/DST•• N.Y.SYSTEM

PLAY

(VCR)

CARD

CAMERA

CARD

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

Setting the Date and Time

The date and/ time display forms part of the data code. You 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).

• Before you start setting the date and time, select your home time zone from the menu.

Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

Preparations

( 20)

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 appears.

3. Pull the SELECT dial up or down, select T.ZONE/DST and press the SELECT dial in.

• The time zone settings appear.

•Your camcorder’s time zone is factory-preset to New York. If you are at another time zone,

select your time zone first and daylight saving time (DST) setting if necessary.

4. Move up or down the list of time zones by pulling the SELECT dial up or down. Press the SELECT dial in to set the time zone that represents your time zone.

• If you are in daylight saving time, select the time zone with the daylight saving time mark U

next to the area.

5. Press the MENU button.

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24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

No.

Time zone

LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON

No.

Time zone

WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU. (Honolulu) ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha) AZORES

Notes:

• After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time, when you travel to another

time zone, there is no need to reset the date and time. Just set the time zone to your destination and the camcorder’s clock will automatically change to display the correct time for your destination.

• The camcorder automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and leap year.

Preparations

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D/TIME SET•• JAN.1,2002 12:00 AM

SYSTEM

GUIDE INFO•• OFFDISP.SET UP

PLAY

(VCR)

CARD

CAMERA

CARD

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

Setting the Clock

After you set the date and time, the date/time and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on (in TAPE CAMERA and CARD CAMERA mode).

( 20)

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.

• The year display starts to flash.

4. Pull the SELECT dial up or down to change the year. Press the SELECT dial in to move to another part of the display.

• Once you move from the year, the next part of the display starts flashing.

5. Set the month, day, hours, and minutes in the same way.

Preparations

6. Press the MENU button when finished to start the clock.

• The date can be set to any year between 2002 and 2030.

• When you press the MENU button during the setting, the seconds become set to zero, the

menu closes and the clock starts.

• If you press the SELECT dial in after having set the minutes, you can set date and time again

from the start.

Date and Time Display

You can choose to display or hide the date and time display during recording. When the date and time display is set to ON, the date and time appear in the lower left-hand corner of the display but the time zone disappears in about 4 seconds. Date and time will not be superimposed on your recordings.

( 20)

To turn it on, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select GUIDE INFO, set it to D/T DISPLAY and close the menu.

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CARD TAPE

LOCK

STANDBY

LOCK

STANDBY

START

STOP

Basic Recording

Before You Start 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.

You may also want to install the backup battery ( 138) in order to set the date and time display ( 32). For setting the movie mode, see “Selecting the Movie Mode” ( 50).

Recording

1. Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.

2. Turn the standby lever to STANDBY.

• The camcorder power indicator lights up red and PAUSE appears in the display — the

camcorder is now in “record pause mode”.

•For recording still images, see “Recording Still Images onto a Tape” ( 48) and “Recording

Still Images onto a Memory Card” ( 118).

3. Turn the program selector to [ Easy Recording mode.

• This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot

without making any manual adjustments ( 53).

4. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.

• There are two start/stop buttons, to give you control from both gripping positions.

• The tally lamp flashes rapidly and REC appears in the display.

• When you start recording, the camcorder counts from 0 SEC. to 10 SEC. Recordings shorter

than 10 seconds may be difficult to edit later.

5. Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display.

•You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start/stop button.

Low-Angle Recording

The camcorder is also designed for low-angle recording. The handle is equipped with start/stop button, PHOTO button and zoom controls. The speed of the zoom controls on the handle can be set to low, medium or fast in the menu ( 42). Slide the LOCK lever into the direction of the arrow to lock the handle controls to prevent accidental operation.

Recording

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As long as the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, you can use the STANDBY lever to turn the camcorder on and off. This saves battery power and prevents accidental operation of the start/stop button. Turn the STANDBY lever to LOCK or STANDBY to enter/leave the standby mode.

The Power Save Function

Using the STANDBY lever

The camcorder automatically turns off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than 5 minutes to protect tape and video heads. You can select whether to turn off the camcorder (SHUT OFF) or only the recorder section (VCR STOP). At VCR STOP, the camcorder remains turned on, so that the camcorder settings such as aperture and shutter speed are retained. Press the start/stop button to start recording from the VCR STOP state. Press the VCR STOP Custom Key to go into record pause mode ( 58). If you have selected SHUT OFF and the camcorder turns off, turn the standby lever to LOCK and back to STANDBY to turn the camcorder on.

VCR STOP

Select VCR STOP as the function for the Custom Key button in the menu. Pressing the Custom Key will then only turn off the recorder section while the camcorder remains on. This will enable you to change the camcorder settings without being interfered by the automatic shut off. To start recording, press the VCR STOP button and the camcorder will go into record pause mode.

When You Have Finished Recording

• Close the LCD panel.

• Unload the cassette.

•Turn the standby lever to LOCK.

Recording

• Slide the POWER switch to OFF.

• Disconnect the power source.

• If you have used the viewfinder, return it to its lowered and retracted position.

Notes:

•To check that the camcorder is recording correctly, make a test recording first.

• Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video

Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette.

•To close the LCD panel, rotate it vertically until the screen faces you, then push it in flat against

the side of the camcorder.

•You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording.

• For tips on how to make better videos, see page 40.

• For extra recording time, see “Changing the Recording Time” ( 37)

• The flashing of the tally lamp may be reflected into the lens during close-up recording, or when

recording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn it off ( 31).

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REC MODE•••• SPVCR SET UP

CAMERA

CARD

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

16:9•••••••• OFFCAM.SET UP

You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times.

You cannot add sound (audio dubbing) or images (AV insert) to a tape that has been recorded in LP mode. If you plan to use either of these functions later, record in SP mode.

( 20)

To change to LP mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select REC MODE, set it to LP and close the menu.

Notes:

• When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode, the nature of the tape and usage conditions

may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may be distorted during playback of tapes recorded in LP mode. For important recordings, therefore, set the camcorder to SP mode.

• If you record in both modes on the same tape, the picture may become distorted during playback

and the time code may not be written correctly.

• When the camcorder is set to LP mode, pausing between recordings may produce mosaic-like

noise.

• A tape recorded in LP mode on another camcorder may produce mosaic-like noise when played

back on this camcorder, and vice versa.

16:9 (Wide-Screen TV Recording)

Recording

Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on wide-screen TVs.

( 20)

1. Open the menu and select DISP. SET UP.

2. Select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu.

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The 16:9 guides allows you to view the 16:9 wide screen composition while in the standard 4:3

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

16:9GUIDES•• OFFDISP.SET UP

aspect ratio. The 16:9 guides will not be superimposed on your recordings.

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1. Open the menu and select DISP. SET UP.

2. Select 16:9 GUIDES, set it to ON and close the menu.

Notes:

• “16:9” is shown in the display when you turn the 16:9 effect on.

• If you play back a recording made for 16:9 on a normal TV screen, the image will appear to be

vertically “squashed” (compressed).

• If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID-1 system, recordings

made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen.

Turning the Camcorder Recording Displays ON/OFF

You can change the display by pressing the DISPLAY/DATA CODE button. Each time you press the DISPLAY/DATA CODE button, the display will change as follows:

Recording

Normal display

DISPLAY/ DATA CODE

Recording mode, operating mode, time code, warnings, date and time*

Date and time*

No display

* Appears when GUIDE INFO is set to D/T DISPLAY in the DISP. SET UP submenu (CAMERA menu).

Notes:

• The display becomes reset when you turn the power off by the POWER switch or standby lever.

• The same information will be displayed on a connected TV screen (TV SCREEN function).

• The audio level indicator can be displayed or hidden through the menu independently from the DISPLAY/DATA CODE button.

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BEEP••• ONSYSTEM

DEMO MODE••• ONDISP. SET UP

PLAY

(VCR)

CARD

CAMERA

CARD

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

Confirmation/Warning beeps

The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are 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 camcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder. Beeps are not recorded on the tape.

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To turn the beep off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select BEEP, set it to OFF and close the menu.

Demonstration Mode

You can see a demonstration of the camcorder’s main features. To see the demonstration, do either of the following:

• With no cassette or memory card inserted, turn the DEMO MODE on in the CAM.MENU or C.CAM.MENU and close the menu.

• Leave the camcorder with no cassette or memory card inserted for five minutes after turning it on.

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To turn the demonstration mode off, open the menu and select DISP. SET UP. Then select DEMO MODE, set it to OFF and close the menu.

Recording

Notes:

• The opening animation will not appear when the demonstration mode is turned off.

• To cancel the demo mode once it has begun: push any button, turn off the power, load a

cassette or insert a memory card.

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Tips for Making Better Videos

Holding the Camcorder

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 off the action.

Using a Tripod

To prevent any unwanted movement, you can mount the camcorder on a tripod, (or any flat surface at a suitable height) and operate it with the wireless controller.

• When you are using a tripod, be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight as it may melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Change the angle of the viewfinder so that the sun does not shine into it.

• Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no longer than 1/4 inch (5.5 mm), as it will damage the camcorder.

Sound Recording

Recording

For greater creative control over audio recording, you can connect an external microphone to the camcorder via the MIC terminal. When using the MIC terminal, use a microphone with a built-in power supply (condenser microphone). It is possible to connect almost any stereo microphone with a plug diameter of 1/8 inch (3.5 mm), however, their audio levels will be different from that of the built-in microphone.

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Composition

The most important element in the scene does not necessarily have to be centered. For a more 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.

Do not cut off the top of the subject’s head, and do not cut people off at the neck, hips or knees (move a little bit above or below).

Watch out for distracting objects in the background.

Picture Angle

Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot.

Remember that any camcorder movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary or half-hearted movements.

Long shot

Medium shot

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Close-up

Camcorder Moves

Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject. Decide the area you wish to cover and stand facing the end of your panning angle. Without moving your feet, turn your waist to the starting position. Start recording, and after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from the waist. Hold the final image for a few seconds before you stop recording.

Tilt the camcorder up to exaggerate the height of the subject. Tilt down from the top of a building, for example, as an introduction to subjects at the bottom.

Pan

Tilt

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ZOOM

Zooming

D.ZOOM••• OFFCAM. SET UP

CAMERA

TAPE

Zoom in

Zoom out

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 camcorder handle or the wireless controller.

• Digital zoom cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode.

20×Optical Zoom

Press the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide-angle. Press it towards T to zoom in to telephoto.

• The speed of the zoom controls on the camcorder can be changed in the CAMERA SET UP submenu (grip zoom: variable, low, medium and fast; handle zoom: low, medium and fast).

• The speed of the zoom control of the wireless controller cannot be adjusted.

40×/100×Digital Zoom

The digital zoom magnifies the camcorder’s zoom range by up to 5 times.

Recording

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To change the digital zoom, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select DIGITAL ZOOM, set it to 40 × or 100 × and close the menu.

The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and out between 1× and 40× or 1× and 100x magnification — the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 20×) and digital zooming (20× to 100×).

Notes:

• When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3 ft 3 3/8in (1m) between you and your subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focus on a subject as close as 3/8in (1 cm).

• Image resolution decreases the further you zoom towards 100× in digital zoom range.

• When the digital zoom is set to 40×, the zoom indicator extends (light blue). When the digital zoom is set to 100× zoom, the zoom indicator extends again (a darker blue).

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Using the LCD Screen

Opening the LCD Screen

Push the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camcorder. This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on.

Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen

First open out the LCD panel at a right angle (90°) to the camcorder.

You can now choose the angle of the panel that suits you best by rotating it backwards (up to 180°) and forwards (up to 90°) about its axis.

Recording

If you rotate the panel backwards around to 180°, you can allow the subject to monitor the shot on the LCD screen or you can include yourself in the picture. The viewfinder is also activated when the panel is in this position.

From this position you may also push the panel flat against the camcorder, with the screen facing outwards.

Notes:

• Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel.

• Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder.

• Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90°, before attempting to rotate it backwards or forwards.

• Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place, before closing it or pushing it flat against the

side of the camcorder.

• Always fully close the LCD panel when it is not in use.

• Be careful not to leave the LCD, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or

through a window. Doing so could cause damage.

• Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it difficult for you to view the image. In this case, switch to using the viewfinder. You can also adjust the brightness of the screen.

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LCD BRIGHT••DISP. SET UP

–

EVF BRIGHT••

–

LCD MIRROR••• ONDISP. SET UP

PLAY

(VCR)

CARD

CAMERA

CARD

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen and the viewfinder independently.

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1. Open the menu and select DISP. SET UP.

2. Select LCD BRIGHT or EVF BRIGHT and adjust the brightness.

• Pull the SELECT dial up to make the display brighter, and down to make it darker.

3. Close the menu.

Notes:

• The camcorder retains your brightness setting even if you slide the POWER switch to OFF.

• The brightness of the LCD screen/viewfinder does not effect that of the recorded images.

About the LCD Screen

The LCD screen built into this camcorder is a high precision product. However, small black dots or bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the tape.

Recording

(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

Allowing the Subject to Monitor 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 recording.

• You can choose the display style between reversed (LCD MIRROR ON) or not (LCD MIRROR OFF) in the menu.

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REC REC PAUSE EJECT

TAPE CAMERA mode :

No Card Recording to a memory card

CARD CAMERA mode :

Recording to a memory card

CARD CAMERA mode :

To turn the mirror mode off, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select MIRROR, set it to OFF and close the menu.

• LCD MIRROR ON: The picture appears reversed like in a mirror.

• LCD MIRROR OFF: The picture appears the same as the recording.

• If you turn the LCD MIRROR ON, the recording itself is unaffected.

Indicators that appear on the LCD screen when MIRROR is turned on:

Recording

The audio level indicator will be displayed as follows:

On the LCD Screen:

Automatic Manual

On the Viewfinder:

Automatic Manual

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IMAGE S.i••• ONCAM.SET UP

CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off

With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. 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 picture quality. The Optical Image Stabilizer can compensate for a wide range of camcorder movement — you can record stable images even if you are shooting from a moving car.

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To turn the image stabilizer off, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select IMAGE S. i, set it to OFF and close the menu.

• The i mark appears in the display when the stabilizer is on.

• The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to the [ (Easy

Recording

Recording) program.

Notes:

• The camcorder retains your selection even if you turn the camcorder off.

• The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of camcorder shake.

• Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.

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ND FILTER

ON/OFF

Using the ND Filter

On bright days or when recording 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 problem.

Turn the ND filter on by pressing the ND FILTER ON/OFF button.

• ND is shown continuously in the display while the ND filter is turned on.

– ND ON flashes in the display to advise you to switch the ND filter on. (However it does not

appear in the Manual mode or during exposure lock.)

– ND ON with the “ON” flashing advises you to fit an external ND filter* or that the light

conditions are still too bright, despite having switched the ND filter on.

– ND OFF with the “OFF” flashing warns you that the ND filter is no longer suitable for the current

conditions. If this warning appears, turn the ND filter off by pressing the ND FILTER ON/OFF button again.

* When you don’t have an external ND filter, make the shutter speed faster in Tv mode or open the

aperture in Av mode.

Notes:

• You cannot turn the ND filter on/off during exposure lock or while the PHOTO button is pressed halfway down.

• The camcorder retains your selection if you turn the standby lever to LOCK. However, it resets to the OFF setting if you slide the POWER switch to OFF.

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CAMERA

TAPE

Recording Still Images onto a Tape

For recording still images on a memory card, see p. 118.

PHOTO

You can record still images like photographs. The camcorder records 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).

You can take a still image at any time during regular video recording, or you can put the camcorder into record pause mode first, then take a still image.

During recording

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Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still image will be taken immediately.

• The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” to the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camcorder also records the sound, and the display shows the still image.

•A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the image.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

During record pause mode

1. Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it:

• “PHOTO” flashes at the bottom right of display.

• Exposure is locked.

• During autofocus F flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is

displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to take the still image.

• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 144), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display. Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manually with the focus ring.

• If you are using manual focus ( 79), the F mark starts as a continuous green mark. Focus with the focus ring.

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2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image

•A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the still image. disappears from the display.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

Notes:

• The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a still image for approximately 6 seconds. If you turn the POWER switch to OFF during that time, the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete.

• The wireless controller’s PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the “photo”.

Recording

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MOVIE MODE•• NORMALCAM.SET UP

CAMERA

TAPE

Selecting the Movie Mode

The frame mode can be used when you wish to look at a video, scene by scene, free from field slippage (the “flicker” that normally occurs when you pause a video). The vertical resolution of the

image is improved by 1.5×. During playback, pause the video at any time if you would like to view a crystal clear still image in the display or on a connected TV screen. It is also possible to transfer your favorite still pictures to a PC for image enhancement and print out. Since the frame rate is close to that of a movie, this mode can be used to create “cinematic-like appearance.”

(Normal/Frame)

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1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode.

2. Open the menu and select CAM. SET UP.

3. Select MOVIE MODE, set it to FRAME and close the menu.

• FRAME appears in the display.

Notes:

•To return to normal video shooting, you need to re-select NORMAL from MOVIE MODE in the CAMERA menu.

• Frame mode cannot be used with the Easy Recording program.

• Frame video may not appear completely smooth during normal playback.

• The digital effects WIPE, OVERLAP, STROBE and TRAIL cannot be used when the MOVIE MODE is set to FRAME.

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Searching and Reviewing While Recording

CAMERA

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

Record Search

When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you wish to start or restart recording. This is useful when you wish to add a new scene to a previously used cassette. By using record search, you can ensure a smooth, noise-free join between the new scene and the old one.

REC SEARCH

1. Press and hold the REC SEARCH + or – button while you check the picture in the display.

• The + button plays the recording forwards and the – button plays it backwards.

2. Release the button when you find the point where you want to start recording.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

Record Review

When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to record pause mode. You can quickly make sure that a scene has recorded properly and then go on to shoot the next scene, without producing any noise in the picture.

Recording

1. Press and release the c (record review) button while you check the picture in the display.

• The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds, and returns to record pause

mode.

Note:

• Noise may appear on the screen during record search and record review.

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Using the Various Recording Programs

The camcorder provides you with a choice of seven recording programs. They use different combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation.

Availability of Functions in Each Recording Program

Recording Program EXP dial:Exposure lock ihihh

EXP dial: EXP dial:Shutter speed iihi1)hi1)i EXP dial:Gain adjustment iihi

W. BALANCE SELECT button W. BALANCE SET button ih

Custom preset setting ih CSTM PRESET button ih

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FOCUS A/M button ih Focus ring ih CSTM KEY button hh

Movie mode

Aperture adjustment

Easy

Recording

iii1)hhi1)i

(Automatic)

(Normal)

Auto Tv Av Manual

Sand & Snow

Spotlight

16:9 Clear scan frequency iih2)ih

Clear scan activation iih3)ih i Digital effects

(excl. color bars) Color Bars h Digital zoom (TAPE

CAMERA mode only)

(OFF)

h = Available, i = Not available

1): Can be used when exposure is locked.

2): Frequency can be selected when clear scan is activated.

3): Shutter speed cannot be changed when the exposure is locked while clear scan is activated.

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CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

Setting the Program AE Mode

1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode.

2. Press the SELECT dial in and display the program menu.

3. Pull the SELECT dial up or down and move the arrow up or down the menu.

4. Press the SELECT dial in to select the desired program.

• The program will appear in the display.

Notes:

• The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display, with

the exception of AUTO which disappears after 4 seconds.

•Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly.

• The specialized AE programs are not suitable for all kinds of lighting. The image may flicker, or a

bright line may appear on the screen if you use them in unsuitable lighting conditions.

Easy Recording

The simplest way to use the camcorder is with the program selector set to the [ position. The camcorder will take care of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to point and shoot.

[

Recording

Auto

In normal recording conditions, set the program selector to AUTO. This is the same as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have the option of using any of the camcorder’s manual functions.

AUTO

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Giving Priority to Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority: Tv)

Use this program to select the shutter speed. Aperture and gain are adjusted automatically.

Select Tv mode and set the shutter speed by pulling the EXP dial up or down.

• Pull toward + for a slower shutter (the image becomes brighter) and to –

for a faster shutter (the image becomes darker).

Shutter Speeds

•You can choose from 12 shutter speeds between 1/8 and 1/15000. The available shutter speeds

in CARD CAMERA mode are from 1/60 to 1/500. If you switch from TAPE CAMERA mode to CARD CAMERA mode, the shutter speeds will change automatically:

- Shutter speeds of 1/1000 and above in TAPE CAMERA mode → 1/500.

- Shutter speeds of 1/30 and below in TAPE CAMERA mode → 1/60

• When shooting outside on clear, bright days, the camcorder will often set a large F number to

adjust the amount of light entering the camcorder, throwing the focus off. Setting a fast shutter speed or decreasing the amount of light with the ND filter can help correct this.

• If you try to set a shutter speed that is either too high or too low for the shooting conditions, the

indicator flashes in the display. In this case, increase or decrease the setting until the flashing stops.

• The image may not appear smooth when a high shutter speed is set.

Notes:

• When recording in extreme low-light conditions, we recommend the use of a Canon Speedlite

( 68) or Video Light ( 73), both available as optional accessory.

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• The selected shutter speed will reset if you turn the power off, change the recording program or

adjust the exposure.

Giving Priority to the Aperture (Aperture-Priority: Av)

Use this program to select the aperture (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 TAPE CAMERA mode and 9 aperture values in CARD CAMERA mode (f/2.0 to f/8.0). Shutter speed and gain are adjusted automatically.

Select Av mode and set the aperture by pulling the EXP dial up or down.

• Pull toward + to open the aperture (decrease the F number) and toward – to close the aperture

(increase the F number).

• If you try to set an F number that is too high/low for the shooting conditions, the indicator

flashes in the display. In this case, increase or decrease the setting until the flashing stops.

Notes:

• The selected aperture value will reset if you turn the power off, change the recording program or

adjust the exposure.

• If the ND filter is set to ON, increasing the F number may darken the image. Set the ND filter to

OFF and select your setting again.

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Manual ( 76)

Select this program for total creative freedom when operating the camcorder. You can set aperture, shutter speed and gain independently to give you exactly the exposure you require. You can select between 30 shutter speed settings (1/8 to 1/15000), 19 aperture values (f/1.6 to f/8.0) and 4 gain values (0dB to +18dB) in TAPE CAMERA mode.

Select MANUAL mode and set the shutter speed, aperture and gain.

• For further details, see “Adjusting the Exposure Manually” ( 76).

Sand & Snow

MANUAL

Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display — a sunny beach or ski resort, for example. You may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects.

Spotlight

This program is designed for recording spotlit scenes, such as on a stage. The exposure is automatically adjusted for glare-free recordings of subjects lit by a concentrated light source.

SAND&SNOW

SPOTLIGHT

SAND&SNOW

SPOTLIGHT

Recording

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Audio Recording

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

AUDIO MODE•• 16bit VCR SET UP

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

Selecting the Audio Mode

The GL2 can record sound in two audio modes:

• 16-bit (48 kHz, 2 channel) for the highest sound quality

• 12-bit (32 kHz, 2 from 4 channels) for recording on two channels (stereo 1), leaving two channels

(stereo 2) free for you to add new sound at a later date.

* Only available when AUDIO DUB. has been set to MIC. IN.

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1. To switch the mode, open the VCR SET UP submenu and select AUDIO MODE.

2. Select a mode and close the menu.

• The name of the selected mode is displayed for 4 seconds.

Note:

• For audio output details and how to play back a tape with added sound on stereo 2, see p. 111.

Selecting the Built-in Microphone Sound

You can select the microphone sound to match the recording situation.

Recording

* Only available when audio AUDIO DUB. has been set to MIC. IN.

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1. Open the VCR SET UP submenu and select MIC.

2. Select the setting and close the menu.

NORMAL: General recording. VOICE: When recording a person’s voice. W. SCREEN: In windy places such as the beach or near buildings. Note that low sound may be

reduced together with the wind noise.

MIC••••••••••NORMAL VCR SET UP

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Adjusting the Audio Recording Level

-dB 50 40 30 20 12 620 R

MANU

The camcorder sets the audio recording level automatically when the REC LEVEL switch is set to A. However, you can manually adjust the recoding level of the built-in microphone or an external microphone connected via the MIC terminal or advanced accessory shoe (including microphones connected via the optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter).

The camcorder is equipped with a audio level indicator at the side. You can also display the audio level indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen (open the menu, select DISPLAY SET UP and set AUDIO LEVEL to ON).

Audio level indicator at the side of the camcorder:

Set to automatic: Set to manual:

Audio level indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen:

Set to automatic: Set to manual:

1. Slide the REC LEVEL switch to M.

2. Turn the L/R LEVEL dial to adjust the recording level.

• Adjust the level so that it slightly exceeds the 12-point (the larger 2 on the LCD or viewfinder screen).

• Adjust the balance by turning the L/R LEVEL dial if necessary.

• Even if you turn down the LEVEL dial, the sound may be distorted if the input level is still too high. Tur n on the microphone attenuator in such case.

Microphone Attenuator

Use the microphone attenuator if you need to lower the volume level or correct audio distortion of the input audio during recording or audio dubbing. Monitor the level of the input sound with headphones. If necessary, set the attenuator to ON in the VCR SET UP submenu of the CAMERA or VCR menu.

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PLAY

(VCR)

CARD

CAMERA

CARD

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

CUSTOM KEY

Using the Custom Key

You can assign frequently used functions to the custom key (independently for TAPE CAMERA mode, TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, CARD CAMERA mode and CARD PLAY (VCR) mode). This allows

you to customize the camcoder to your recording situations.

Default settings:

TAPE CAMERA mode: INDEX WRITE TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode: TV SCREEN CARD CAMERA mode: ZEBRA PATTERN CARD PLAY (VCR) mode: TV SCREEN

To check the current CSTM KEY setting in TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, open the menu, select DISPLAY SET UP, GUIDE INFO and CUSTOM KEY. In TAPE PLAY (VCR) or CARD PLAY (VCR) mode, open the menu, select DISPLAY SET UP and set CUSTOM KEY to ON. The current setting will be displayed on the screen.

Functions listed below can be assigned to custom key. * Functions with an asterisk can be operated only by the custom key.

TAPE + CAMERA

Index Write* Zebra Pattern VCR Stop* TV Screen Microphone Microphone Attenuator Grip Zoom Speed Handle Zoom Speed Audio Level Indicator AE Shift

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Image Stabilizer

TAPE + PLAY (VCR)

TV Screen Microphone Microphone Attenuator Audio Attenuator Audio Level Indicator

Changing the Custom Keys Setting

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1. Open the menu and select CUSTOM KEY.

2. Select the function.

3. Close the menu.

CARD + CAMERA

Zebra Pattern TV Screen Grip Zoom Speed Handle Zoom Speed AE Shift Image Stabilizer

CARD + PLAY (VCR)

TV Screen

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CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

Operating the CSTM KEY Button

•A function assigned to a custom key is referred to as a button of that effect (e.g. “INDEX WRITE” button).

Index Write

You can add an index signal to your recording for easy search in VCR mode.

•You cannot add or erase the index signal later.

•You cannot use the “INDEX WRITE” button during photo nor interval timer recording.

• Index Write can be operated only by the CSTM KEY.

• While in record mode

Press the “INDEX WRITE” button and the index signal will be recorded for approximately 6 seconds. During this time, “INDEX” appears in the viewfinder.

• While in record pause mode

1. Press the “INDEX WRITE” button and “INDEX” appears in the display.

2. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.

• The index signal will be recorded for approximately 6 seconds. INDEX dissappears after that time.

Zebra Pattern

The zebra pattern is a series of diagonal stripes that appear in the display to highlight areas of overexposure. Use it as a guide to set the aperture (iris) and shutter speed. This function can also be selected from CAM. SET UP in the CAMERA or CARD CAMERA menu (ZEBRA). The zebra pattern level can be adjusted in the same submenu (ZEBRA LEVEL) ( 85).

Recording

Press the “ZEBRA” button to display the zebra pattern. Press the button again to eliminate the pattern.

• The camcorder does not record the zebra pattern. It only appears in the display.

VCR Stop

You can tur n the recorder section off and leave the camcorder section turned on. This allows you to adjust the camcorder regardless of the 5-minute timer.

• VCR STOP can be operated only by the custom key.

Press the “VCR STOP” button to turn the recorder section off. Press the button again to return to record pause mode.

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CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

PLAY

(VCR)

CARD

CAMERA

CARD

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

TV Screen

You 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 screen. Press the button again to cancel.

Microphone

* Only available when AUDIO DUB. has been set to MIC. IN. Press the “MIC” button. Select the sound quality (NORMAL, VOICE, W. SCREEN) by pulling the

SELECT dial up or down and press the SELECT dial in.

Microphone Attenuator

* Only available when AUDIO DUB. has been set to MIC. IN. Use the microphone attenuator if, during recording or audio dubbing, you need to lower the

volume level or correct audio distortion via the microphone. Press the “MIC ATT” button. Select ON or OFF by pulling the SELECT dial up or down and press the

SELECT dial in.

Grip Zoom Speed

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Press the “ZOOM GRIP” button. Select the grip zoom speed (VARIABLE, LOW, MEDIUM, FAST) by pulling the SELECT dial up or down and press the SELECT dial in.

Handle Zoom Speed

Press the “ZOOM HANDLE” button. Select the handle zoom speed (LOW, MEDIUM, FAST) by pulling the SELECT dial up or down and press the SELECT dial in.

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Audio Level Indicator

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

Press the “AUDIO LEVEL” button to display the audio level indicator on the LCD screen/viewfinder. Press the button again to cancel.

AE Shift

• Only available when the recording program is set to AUTO, Tv or Av. Press the “AE SHIFT” button to display the AE SHIFT menu. Pull the SELECT dial up or down and

select between –2.0 and +2.0. Press the SELECT dial in to close the menu.

Image Stabilizer

Press the “Image Stabilizer” button to turn the image stabilizer on/off.

Audio Attenuator

Use the audio attenuator if, during recording or audio dubbing you need to lower the volume level or correct distortion of the input audio.

Press the “AUDIO ATT” button. Select ON or OFF by pulling the SELECT dial up or down and press the SELECT dial in.

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Using Digital Effects

Show your creativity by using the special effects 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).

Fade Trigger, Wipe*, Overlap*

Effects: Add flavor to your recordings ( 65).

Black and White, Sepia, Art, Mirror, Mosaic, Strobe*, Trail*

Color Bars:You can display and record industry standard SMPTE color bars ( 67). * Cannot be selected when the movie mode is set to FRAME or when a slow shutter is set (1/8,

1/15, 1/30).

TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA

Movie Still Image Still Image Fader hii Effects hhi Color Bar hhi

h= Available, i= Not available

Notes:

• When you do not wish to use digital effects, press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button and select D.EFFECTS |. Press the D.EFFECTS/BARS ON/OFF button to close the menu.

• The camcorder retains the selected digital effect setting even if you turn the camcorder off.

• Digital effects can also be operated from the wireless controller.

Faders

Fade Trigger

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The image gradually fades in. It gradually fades out when you stop recording

Wipe

The camcorder retains the last recorded scene as a still image before entering the record pause mode. When you start recording, the movie appears from the right of the screen until it fills the whole screen.

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CAMERA

TAPE

Overlap

FADER••••••• FADE-TFADER

The camcorder retains the last recorded scene as a still image before entering the record pause mode. When you start recording, the still image gradually changes to the scene you are recording.

Operating the Fade Trigger

Sound and image fade together. When operating faders in TAPE CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q.

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1. Press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button.

• The digital effects menu appears.

2. Select FADER and press the SELECT dial in.

•FADE-T, WIPE and OVERLAP settings appear.

3. Select the FADE-T and press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button.

• The menu closes and FADE-T flashes in the display.

4. Press the D.EFFECTS/BARS ON/OFF button.

• The name of your selection stops flashing.

• Each time you press the D.EFFECTS/BARS ON/OFF button, the fader is activated (display lights continuously) or deactivated (display flashes).

5. Press the start/stop button.

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CAMERA

TAPE

Operating Wipe and Overlap

When operating faders in TAPE CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q.

FADER••••••• OVERLAPFADER

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1. Press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button.

• The digital effects menu appears.

2. Select FADER and press the SELECT dial in.

•FADE-T, WIPE and OVERLAP settings appear.

3. Select WIPE or OVERLAP and press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button.

• The menu closes and the name of the selected fader flashes in the display.

4. Press the D.EFFECTS/BARS ON/OFF button during recording.

• The name of your selection stops flashing.

• Each time you press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button, the chosen fader becomes activated (display lights continuously) or deactivated (display flashes).

During recording

5. Press the start/stop button.

• The last scene is memorized as a still image and the camcorder goes into record pause mode.

6. Press the start /stop button.

• Recording starts, and the still image gradually changes to the scene you are recording.

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Effects

Black and White (BLK & WHT)

The image becomes black and white.

Sepia

The image becomes monochrome with a brownish tint.

Art

The image becomes like a paint (solarization).

Mirror

Creates a symmetrical image as if there would be a mirror in the middle of the screen.

Mosaic

The image is blurred through enlarging the size of some pixels.

Strobe

The image is shown in a series of still images, giving an effect similar to slow-motion.

Trail

Moving the camcorder or moving subjects leave an afterimage like a trail.

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CAMERA

TAPE

EFFECT•••••••BLK&WHTEFFECT

Operating the Effects

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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.

4. Press the D.EFFECTS/BARS ON/OFF button.

• The name of your selection stops flashing and the effect is activated.

• Each time you press the D.EFFECTS/BARS ON/OFF button, the effect becomes activated (display lights continuously) or deactivated (display flashes).

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Using the Color Bars

CAMERA

TAPE

COLOR BARS

You can display and record industry standard SMPTE color bars.

Activating the Color Bars

( 20)

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.

3. Press the D. EFFECTS/BARS ON/OFF button.

• The color bars appear in the display.

• Each time you press the D.EFFECTS/BARS ON/OFF button, the color bars are activated or deactivated.

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Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (Optional)

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.

Attaching the Speedlite

Turn the camcorder’s power off before attaching/detaching the Speedlite.

Slide the Speedlite onto the accessory shoe and tighten the shoe lock.

Operating the Speedlite

1. Turn the power of the Speedlite on.

•Wait for the Speedlite to charge.

• While the Speedlite is charging, a white S flashes in the display.

• When the Speedlite is fully charged a green S lights up constantly in the display.

• Replace the battery of the Speedlite if the white S continues to flash.

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2. Press the PHOTO button to record the still image.

• Make sure that the Speedlite is charged before recording the still image. Although it is possible to record while the Speedlite is still charging, the flash will not operate. The Speedlite cannot charge while you are holding the PHOTO button halfway down.

• S disappears from the display while the camcorder records the still picture.

• If the S mark does not appear in the display when you tur n the Speedlite on, make sure that the Speedlite unit is slid fully onto the accessory shoe.

Notes:

•Turn the Speedlite unit off when you do not require a flash.

•You cannot use the Speedlite in following cases:

- In the MANUAL recording program.

- When exposure is locked (S turns off if you press the EXPOSURE dial in. It reappears when you turn the lock off by pressing the EXPOSURE dial in again.)

• In the shutter-priority (Tv) mode, you can choose any shutter speed between 1/60 and 1/1000 and clear scan (card: between 1/60 and 1/500).

•Off-Camera Shoe and Connecting Cord for EOS models cannot be used with the GL2.

• The bounce flash on the 420EX and 550EX Speedlites cannot be used with the GL2.

• The 420EX/550EX’s multiple Speedlite control and the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 cannot be used with the GL2.

• In dark recording situations, during autofocus, a assist light may be sent out by the Speedlite to illuminate the subject while you hold the camcorder’s PHOTO button halfway down.

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Interval time

5 min.

Record

2 sec.

4 min. 58 sec.

Interval time

Record

2 sec.

4 min. 58 sec.

CAMERA

TAPE

INTERVALCAM.SET UP INTERVAL T.• ON

INTERVAL•••• 30sec

REC TIME•••• 0.5sec

Recording with the Interval Timer

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. You can select an interval of 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes, and a recording time of 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 1.5 seconds, or 2 seconds.

Example: 2 seconds recording time at a 5 minutes interval (= standby time of 5 minutes including the recording time of 2 seconds)

Default setting:

Recording time: 0.5 seconds Interval time: 30 seconds

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1. Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.

• Load a cassette.

2. Open the CAM. SET UP submenu and select a INTERVAL.

• The interval timer menu appears.

3. Select INTERVAL T. and set it to ON.

•You return to the interval timer menu.

4. Select INTERVAL and set the interval.

•You return to the interval timer menu.

5. Select REC TIME and set the recording time.

6. Close the menu.

7. Press the start/stop button to start recording.

• The interval recording starts and INT T. appears in the display.

• When the interval time is set to 30 seconds or 1 minute, the camcorder enters into record pause mode between recordings. When it is set to 5 or 10 minutes, the camcorder stops between recordings.

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Pausing the Interval Recording

Press the Start/Stop button.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode and INT T. flashes in the display.

•Press the Start/Stop button again to restart recording. Ending the Interval Recording

Set the camcorder to record pause mode and set INTERVAL T to OFF in the interval menu.

Note:

• The remaining tape display may not appear.

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START /STOP

PHOTO

SELF

TIMER

LOCK

STANDBY

CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

Recording with the Self-Timer

For stills

For movies

This is useful when you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording 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 wireless controller.

• SELF T. appears in the display.

•To have the subject monitor recording, rotate the LCD panel 180° ( 44).

For movies

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2. Press the start/stop button.

• The camcorder starts to record after a 10-second countdown period (or after 2 seconds when you use the wireless controller). The time remaining counts down in the display (e.g. “5 SEC”).

• SELF T. disappears from the display when recording begins.

• The tally lamp starts flashing.

3. Press the start/stop button to end recording.

For still images

2. Press the PHOTO button on the camcorder body or the wireless controller.

• The camcorder automatically adjusts the focus 2 seconds before the countdown is complete. The F mark flashes white then turns green after the focus and exposure are set. If you are using the wireless controller, the F mark starts flashing immediately after you press the PHOTO button.

• The camcorder takes the still image for approximately 6 seconds.

• In TAPE CAMERA mode, the camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording to a tape. In CARD CAMERA mode, the currently recorded image appears after recording onto a memory card.

Notes:

•To cancel the self-timer setting, set the SELF-TIMER to OFF through the menu, or press the SELFTIMER button on the wireless controller.

•To cancel the countdown of the self-timer, press the start/stop button (when recording a movie) or PHOTO button (when recording a still image).

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Using the DV Control

CAMERA

TAPE

DV CONTROL•• OFFSYSTEM

When another device such as a camcorder or a video recording device is connected to the GL2 via a DV cable, you can operate the other device (record and pause recording) by pressing the start/stop

button on the GL2.

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1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM.

2. Select DV CONTROL, set it to ON and close the menu.

Pressing the start/stop button: A. When the GL2 is in record pause mode:

GL2: Recording Connected device: Recording

B. When the GL2 is Recording:

GL2: Record Pause Mode Connected device: Record Pause Mode

C. When the GL2 is not ready for recording (no cassette loaded etc.)

Connected device: Recording/Record pause mode

D. After loading a cassette while the connected device is recording:

GL2: Recording Connected device: Continues recording Pressing the start/stop button again:

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GL2: Record pause mode Connected device: Record pause mode

When the connected device is recording, [REC] appears in the display of the camcorder. When it is stopped, [STOP] appears. When the other device is in any other mode than the recording, record pause or stop mode, [- - -] appears. [DV IF] flashes if DV CONTROL is set to ON and no device is connected via the DV cable.

Notes:

• When the GL2 stops recording without operating the start/stop button (e.g. tape has reached the end) while both the GL2 and the connected device are recording, the connected device continues recording.

• When connecting two GL2s via a DV cable, make sure to set DV CONTROL of the “connected device” to OFF.

• Only one device can be connected to the GL2 for DV control.

• DV control may not work properly depending on the connected device.

• The DV control setting is retained by the camcorder even if you turn the power off. Make sure to check the setting after use of the DV control function, as the tape in the connected device may be overwritten.

• Do not use a DV cable longer than 14 ft 91/8 in (4.5 m).

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Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional)

K C O L

K C LO

AUTO

OFF

LOCK

Using the optional Video Light enables you to record even in dark rooms. This VL-3 Video Light attaches to the camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation and is powered by the camcorder’s power supply. Refer to the VL-3 Video Light instructions for further details.

Turn the camcorder’s power off before attaching/removing the Video Light.

1. Slide the Video Light onto the accessory shoe and tighten the shoe lock.

• Insert the Video Light oriented in the direction indicated by the arrow on the bottom until it clicks.

• Be careful not to pull off the Video Light when fastening the screw.

2. Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode or CARD CAMERA mode.

3. Turn the Video Light’s power switch to AUTO or ON.

• (Connection) appears in the display.

• ON: The Video Light stays on.

• AUTO: The Video Light turns on/off automatically according to the level of brightness of the shooting conditions. In MANUAL recording program: If the Video Light was on at the time you switched to MANUAL, it stays on. If it was off at the time you switched to MANUAL, it stays off.

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Cautions:

• Be careful not to touch the bulb or the surrounding area during or immediately after use; it becomes very hot. Keep the Video Light away from flammable or plastic materials.

• Do not look directly at the bulb while the Video Light is on.

• Never carry the camcorder holding the Video Light.

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Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)

The high sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 attaches to the advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation and is powered by the camcorder’s power supply. Use it when recording or dubbing audio. Refer to the DM-50 Microphone instructions for further details.

Turn the camcorder’s power off before attaching/removing the microphone.

1. Slide the microphone onto the accessory shoe and tighten with the shoe lock.

• Insert the microphone oriented in the direction indicated by the arrow on the bottom until it clicks.

• Be careful not to pull off the microphone when fastening the screw.

2. Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode.

• (Connection) appears in the display.

3. Set the microphone’s directivity switch.

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SHOTGUN: For recording clear sound from the front (monaural). STEREO 1: For recording sound from the front and surrounding area. STEREO 2: For recording surrounding sound in a wider range than in STEREO 1.

Notes:

• Never carry the camcorder holding the microphone.

• The DM-50 will not pick up any sound if another microphone is attached to the camcorder’s MIC terminal.

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Using the MA-300 Microphone Adapter (Optional)

The MA-300 Microphone Adapter enables you to input audio to the camcorder 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.

Attaching the Microphone Adapter to the Camcorder

Turn the camcorder off before attaching/detaching the microphone adapter.

1. Slide the microphone adapter straight onto the camcorder’s accessory shoe.

• Orient the microphone adapter in the direction indicated with an arrow on the bottom side and slide it in until it clicks.

2. Tighten the shoe lock in the direction of the arrow.

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Attaching the Microphone

Microphone with a diameter of 25 mm can be attached directly to the microphone adapter. Depending on how you attach the microphone, it may pick up some vibration noise.

1. Loosen the microphone clamp screw and open the microphone clamp.

2. Place the microphone into the microphone clamp and tighten the clamp screw.

• Position the microphone so that it does not appear on the camcorder’s LCD or viewfinder screen.

3. Connect the microphone to the audio input jack.

4. Turn the camcorder’s power on.

• (connection) appears on the camcorder’s LCD or viewfinder screen when the camcorder is in record or record pause mode.

• The camcorder’s built-in microphone automatically turns off.

Notes:

• The accessory shoe of the microphone adapter is for exclusive use with microphones attached to a camera-mount.

•To output video signals via the BNC connector, connect the supplied video cable to the VIDEO IN terminal and the camcorder’s AV terminal.

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Adjusting the Exposure Manually

EXP

1. Set the recording program 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.

•You can select between 30 shutter speeds (1/8

to 1/15000) in TAPE CAMERA mode and 15 shutter speeds (1/60 to 1/720) in CARD CAMERA mode.

• See “About the Shutter Speeds” ( 77).

4. Press the EXP dial in.

• The arrow moves next to the F number.

5. Pull the EXP dial up or down to open or close the iris.

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•You can select between 19 aperture values (f/1.6 to f/8) in TAPE CAMERA mode and 17

aperture values (f/2.0 to 1/8) in CARD CAMERA mode, or close the iris completely.

• See “About the Iris” ( 77).

6. Press the EXP dial in.

• The arrow moves to the gain value.

7. Pull the EXP dial up or down to increase or decrease the gain.

• Set the gain to 0 dB, +6 dB, +12 dB or +18 dB in TAPE CAMERA mode or 0 dB, +6 dB or

+12 dB in CARD CAMERA mode.

• See “About the Gain” ( 77).

shutter

speed

display

iris

gain

Notes:

• The shutter speed, F number and gain values will be reset if you slide the POWER switch to OFF.

If you use the standby lever, the camcorder retains your chosen values.

•A bar showing the standard exposure appears in the display.

•You can also adjust the exposure manually in the Auto, Tv and Av modes, but you have to first

lock the exposure to adjust shutter speed and iris.

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● About the Shutter Speeds

1/8 sec 1/15 sec 1/30 sec 1/60 sec 1/75 sec 1/90 sec 1/100 sec

1/300 sec 1/250 sec 1/210 sec 1/180 sec 1/150 sec 1/120 sec

1/360 sec 1/420 sec

1/500 sec

1/600 sec 1/720 sec 1/840 sec

1/2600 sec 1/3000 sec

1/2300 sec 1/2000 sec 1/1700 sec

1/4000 sec 1/8000 sec

1/1400 sec 1/1200 sec 1/1000 sec

1/15000 sec CS

1/75 sec1/60 sec 1/90 sec 1/100 sec

1/300 sec 1/250 sec 1/210 sec 1/180 sec

1/150 sec1/120 sec

1/360 sec1/420 sec

1/500 sec 1/600 sec 1/720 sec

F1.6* F1.8* F2* F2.2* F2.4* F2.6* F2.8 F3.2

F6.2 F5.6 F5.2 F4.8 F4.4 F4 F3.7 F3.4

F6.7 F7.3 F8 CLOSE

F2* F2.2* F2.4* F2.6* F2.8 F3.2

F6.2 F5.6 F5.2 F4.8 F4.4 F4

F3.7F3.4

F6.7F7.3

F8 CLOSE

Pull the EXP dial toward + for a slower shutter speed, or toward – for a faster shutter speed. Available shutter speeds in TAPE CAMERA mode:

Available shutter speeds in CARD CAMERA mode:

● About the Iris

Pull the EXPOSURE dial toward + for a shorter depth of field, or toward – for a greater depth of field.

Available F numbers in TAPE CAMERA mode:

Available F numbers in CARD CAMERA mode:

* May not be available depending on the zoom position.

● About the Gain

Pull the EXPOSURE dial toward + to increase the gain, or toward – to decrease the gain. Available gain values in TAPE CAMERA mode: 0 dB, +6 dB, +12 dB, +18 dB

Available gain values in CARD CAMERA mode: 0 dB, +6 dB, +12 dB

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EXP

E.LOCK ±0 E.LOCK ±0

E.LOCK ±0

E.LOCK +11 E.LOCK +11

E.LOCK –11

Exposure Lock/Adjustment

●Exposure lock

Lock the exposure at the current level in order to control the brightness of the image.

To lock the exposure, press the EXP dial in. Press it again to return to the automatically set exposure level.

Notes:

•You cannot lock the exposure in the [ (Easy Recording) or MANUAL recording program.

• The standard exposure level depends on which recording program you have selected, but the

shutter normally operates at 1/60 of a second.

• The brightness of the subject may change if you zoom during exposure lock.

• If you slide the POWER switch to OFF or the standby lever to LOCK, the camcorder resets to auto

exposure.

●Exposure adjustment

When the exposure is locked, you can adjust it manually, making the picture brighter or darker in order to deal with difficult lighting conditions, or to manipulate the mood of the scene. The camcorder’s iris can be manually set to any position from fully closed to fully open.

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EXP

To make the recorded image brighter, pull the EXP dial up (to a maximum of +11). This may be necessary if the background is very bright, or if the subject is lit from behind.

To make the recorded image darker, pull the EXP dial down (to a minimum of –11). This may be necessary if the background is very dark, or if the subject is spotlit.

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FOCUS

A/M

Adjusting the Focus Manually

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). Also, if you attach a filter other than UV or ND, the autofocus may not work effectively.

1. Slide the program selector to Q.

2. Push the FOCUS A/M button so that MF appears in the display.

3. Using the zoom lever, zoom all the way in to the telephoto end.

4. Rotate the focusing ring to adjust the focus.

5. Use the zoom lever to reframe the subject.

•To resume autofocus, press the FOCUS

A/M button again.

Notes:

• The picture in the LCD screen may appear out of focus when shooting in dark conditions.

• When zooming during manual focus, zoom out wide after setting the focus at the telephoto end.

• The focus may be thrown off if you zoom into telephoto after setting the focus at the wide angle

end.

• Autofocus is recommended for zooming in to telephoto from the wide end.

• If you slide the POWER switch to OFF or the standby lever to LOCK, the camcorder resets to auto

focus.

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CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

Setting the White Balance

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.

In some cases, you will get better results by setting the white balance yourself, or using one of the two preset modes:

x Indoor Mode

• Under halogen or studio/video lighting

• Subject is of one dominant color

• Close-ups

UOutdoor mode

• In daylight, especially for close-ups and when the subject is of one dominant color

W.BALANCE

SELECT

1. Set the program selector to Q.

2. a) For auto, indoor or outdoor white balance, press the W. BALANCE SELECT button.

• x/U appears in the display when you set the white balance to the indoor/outdoor mode.

b) For setting the white balance manually:

q Point the camcorder at a white object (such as a sheet of paper) and zoom in until it fills the

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display.

w Press the W. BALANCE SELECT button.

• W appears in the display.

e Press the WHITE BALANCE W set button.

• W flashes quickly in the display and then remains lit, to show that the camcorder has set the white balance.

• Depending on the light source, the flashing may at times change to a slower speed, rather than remaining lit. The result will remain better than with the auto setting, and you can continue recording.

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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 changing lighting conditions

In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights

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Notes:

•Turn the digital zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate white balance.

• If the lighting conditions change, reset the white balance by first returning to the auto setting, and then reselecting the manual balance.

•Try to record with light from a single source. Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of lighting at once.

•You cannot set the white balance manually or use the indoor/outdoor modes when the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program.

• The camcorder returns to auto white balance when the program selector is set to [ (Easy Recording).

• When you turn the camcorder on, the white balance returns to auto white balance. If you then press the WHITE BALANCE W button, the camcorder will remember your last setting.

• If you shoot with studio/video lighting, use the x (indoor) mode.

• During normal outdoor shooting, setting the camcorder to auto white balance may provide better results.

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CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

Using AE Shift

AE SHIFT•••• ±0 CAM. SET UP

By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes.

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1. Set the recording program to Auto, Tv or Av.

2. Open the menu and select AE SHIFT.

3. Pull the SELECT dial up or down and select the desired level.

• Levels are from –2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75).

• The higher the setting, the brighter the image.

4. Close the menu.

Recording

Note:

• AE shift cannot be operated in the Easy, Manual, Sand & Snow or Spotlight recording programs.

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Using the Custom Preset

CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

CSTM PRESET

COLOR GAIN••CSTM PRESET

COLOR PHASE•CSTM PRESET

SHARPNESS••• CSTM PRESET

You can adjust the color gain, color phase, sharpness and setup level for more creative recordings.

Setting the Custom Preset Functions

When you adjust the custom preset functions, be sure to check the picture before you start recording. You can save these settings under the CSTM PRESET button.

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1. Open the menu and select CSTM PRESET.

• The custom preset menu appears.

2. Select the function you wish to adjust.

3. Adjust the selected function.

• See below details on each function.

• Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other functions as needed.

4. Close the menu.

• The settings are saved until new changes are made.

Adjusting the Color Gain

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Adjust toward + for a deeper color, and toward – for a lighter color.

Recording

Adjusting the Color Phase

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Adjust toward R for a redder picture, and toward G for a greener picture.

Adjusting the Sharpness

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Adjust toward + for a sharper picture, and toward – to soften the contour.

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Adjusting the Setup Level

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SETUP LEVEL• CSTM PRESET

Adjust toward + for a brighter picture, and toward – for a darker picture.

Activating the Custom Preset Functions

1. Turn the program selector to Q.

2. Press the CSTM PRESET button.

• The picture reflects your preferences.

Recording

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Using the Zebra Pattern

ZEBRA LEVEL• 90

CAM. SET UP

ZEBRA••••••• OFFCAM. SET UP

CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

The zebra pattern is a series of diagonal stripes that appear in the viewfinder to highlight areas of overexposure. Use it as a guide to set the aperture (iris) and shutter speed.

You can also select the patter n appearance level from 80, 85, 90, 95, and 100%.

Selecting the Zebra Pattern Level

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1. Open the menu and select CAM. SET UP.

2. Select ZEBRA LEVEL and select the level.

3. Close the menu.

Activating the Zebra Pattern

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1. Open the menu and select CAM. SET UP.

2. Select ZEBRA LEVEL and set it to ON.

3. Close the menu.

Recording

Note:

• The camcorder does not record the zebra pattern, it is only shown in the display.

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CAMERA

TAPE

CLEAR SCAN•• 60.5Hz

CAM. SET UP

Recording PC Screens and Other Screens Using CLEAR SCAN

CHAR. REC••• OFFSYSTEM

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

You can use the Clear Scan function to record PC screens or other screens without black bands caused by differences in the field frequencies of screens.

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1. Set the recording program to Tv or MANUAL.

2. Pull the EXP dial down until CS appears in the display.

3. Open the menu and select CAM. SET UP.

4. Select CLEAR SCAN and adjust the frequency so that no black bands appear in

the display.

•You can select between 120 frequencies between 60.5Hz and 201.5Hz.

5. Close the menu.

Recording the Display Information

You can record the information (such as date and time) displayed on the LCD screen/viewfinder superimposed on the picture. Unlike the data code, you cannot hide the display information at a later time.

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Recording

1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM.

2. Select CHAR. REC, set it to ON and close the menu.

Note:

• Once you set it to ON, the information will remain recorded with the picture until you select OFF. Note that you cannot hide the information at a later time.

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CARD TAPE

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

Playing Back a Tape

You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder 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 outward.

• When you’re using the viewfinder to view playback, close the LCD panel. For playing back your recordings on a TV, see p. 95.

For using the wireless controller, see p. 29.

Note:

•To avoid accidental recording, make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole (the switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF).

1. Slide the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.

• The power indicator lights up green.

• The confirmation beep sounds.

2. Load the cassette.

3. Press the e (play) button to start playback.

• Open the cover to use the buttons on the handle.

•To end playback, press the 3 (stop) button.

•To wind the tape forwards, stop playback and press the 1 (fast forward) button.

•To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the ` (rewind) button.

• If the playback picture is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVMCL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette.

Playback

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REW

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

SLOW

×2

+ /

– /

Other Playback Modes

Playback pause

Press the a (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the e (play) button. The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes’ playback pause.

Fast forward playback

To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the 1 (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the 1 (fast forward) button during normal fast forward.

Rewind playback

For reverse playback at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the ` (rewind) button during normal playback or press and hold the ` (rewind) button during normal rewind.

Special Playback

Frame Advance

To play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance.

Frame Reverse

To play back in reverse frame by frame, press the –/4a button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse.

Slow Forward Playback

To play back at about 1/3 normal speed, press the SLOW M button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

Playback

Slow Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at about 1/3 normal speed, press the –/4a button and then the SLOW M button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

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Built-in Speaker and Headphone Terminal

The camcorder has a built-in speaker and a headphone terminal. You 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.

Built-in Speaker

Adjust the speaker and headphone volume by pulling the SELECT dial up or down.

• Pull the SELECT dial up to increase the volume, and down to decrease the volume.

• A volume bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. It disappears in 4 seconds.

• You can tur n off the volume completely by pulling the SELECT dial down until OFF appears.

• You can also adjust the headphone volume separately from the built-in speaker.

• The levels you adjust for the built-in speaker and headphones are memorized separately. The camcorder retains the levels even if you slide the POWER switch to OFF.

Notes:

• The speaker turns off when you use headphones.

• Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is turned up high. If this happens, turn down the volume.

Playback

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D/TIME SEL.• DATE & TIMEDISP.SET UP

PLAY

(VCR)

CARD

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)

A data code containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the

tape.

• Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card.

DATA CODE

During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode.

Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse ×2 playback.

Press the DISPLAY/DATA CODE button. When using a cassette, press it while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode.

•Press it once to display, once more to hide it.

Selecting Date/Time

Select whether you want the date, the time, or both to show up on your data code display.

Playback

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To change the date and time combination, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select D/TIME SEL., set it to DATE, TIME or DATE & TIME and close the menu.

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DATA CODE••• DATE/TIMEDISP.SET UP

JAN. 1,2002

12:00:00 AM

12:00 AM JAN. 1,2002

12dB F11 1/250

12dB F11 1/250 JAN. 1,2002

12dB F11 1/250 12:00:00 AM

12dB F11 1/250 12:00 AM JAN. 1,2002

12dB F11 1/250

Date/Time Camera data

Date/Time & Camera data

Time

Date & Time

Date

DATA CODE

D/TIME SEL.

(cassette only)

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

Setting the Data Code

You can also choose to display the camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in the data code.

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Open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select DATA CODE, set it to DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA or CAM. & D/T and close the menu.

Available data code combinations in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode :

Only Date & Time display is available in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.

Notes:

• The data code will read “– – –” in the following situations: – During playback of a blank section of tape. – If the tape was recorded before entering the date and time in the camcorder’s memory. – If the tape was recorded on a camcorder without a data code function. – If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read.

• If a recording made on the GL2 is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly.

• The data code will appear in the display even if DISPLAYS ( 150) has been set to OFF through the menu.

Playback

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PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

6SEC.DATE••• OFFDISP.SET UP

Six-second Auto Date

The date can be displayed for 6 seconds when you start playback, or to indicate that the date or time zone of the recording has changed. The 6-second auto date automatically adjusts to the time zone you have selected.

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To turn the 6-second auto date on, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Select 6SEC. DATE, set it to ON and close the menu.

Note:

• The 6-second auto date appears even if DISPLAYS is set to OFF in the menu and the data code is turned off.

Playback

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REW

PLAY

REMOTE SET

SELECT

ZERO SET MEMORY

AUDIO

DUB.

STOP

INSERT

PAUSE

SLOW

×2

+ /

– /

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search/Index Search)

This allows you to move quickly through still images (photo search), between different days or areas of recording (date search), or index signals ( 59) recorded anywhere on a tape (index search).

1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to select between photo/date/index search.

• PHOTO SEARCH, DATE SEARCH or INDEX SEARCH appears for 4 seconds.

2. Press the - and + buttons to move backwards or forwards through the still

images, between different days of recording or recorded index signals.

•Press once to move to the start of the previous/next still image, day or index on the tape.

•You can press more than once to move to the corresponding still image, day or index (up to a maximum of 10 times), e.g. press the + button 5 times to move forward 5 still images, days or index signals.

• PHOTO SEARCH/DATE SEARCH/INDEX SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the - or + mark and number to search through. You can change the direction easily by pressing the button for the opposite direction.

Playback

Notes:

•Press 3 (stop) to stop searching.

• If you begin a search very close to the start of a recorded still image during photo search, the camcorder may skip straight past it.

• When you have set the time zone, date search also looks for the change in date based on the adjusted time.

•A date/time zone cannot be identified if the total recording time on that day/time zone was less than 1 minute.

• Date/index search playback may start slightly before or after the beginning of the located section.

• If the data code is not displayed correctly you will not be able to operate the date search correctly.

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REW

PLAY

SELECT

STOP

PAUSE

SLOW

×2

+ /– /

REMOTE SET

ZERO SET

MEMORY

AUDIO

DUB.

INSERT

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position (Zero Set Memory)

Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape to which you wish to return following the playback.

1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback

at a point you wish to return to later.

• The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is set to zero with the Âindication.

•Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button once more to cancel the zero set memory.

2. When you have finished playback, rewind or fast forward the tape. The tape

stops automatically when it reaches the zero set position.

• `RTN or RTN1 appears in the display.

• The tape counter with Âindication disappears from the display and the time code reappears.

Notes:

• The zero set memory may not function correctly when there is a break between recordings on the tape.

Playback

•You can also use zero set memory to mark a position on a tape in TAPE CAMERA mode. When you then play back the tape, pressing rewind will take you back to the pre-marked position.

• If you remove the tape while the zero set memory is set, the memory is canceled and the tape counter reverts to time code.

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Connections for Playback on a TV Screen

For higher picture quality, we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S (S1) terminal. If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID-1 system, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will be automatically played back in wide screen mode on the TV screen.

See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details.

If Your TV (or VCR) Has an S-video Input Terminal

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

S-150 S-video Cable

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

• Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect the yellow plug.

• Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO.

• If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

Playback

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If Your TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

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 red audio terminal R (right). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO.

• Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO.

• If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

Note:

• If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting, remember to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camcorder’s audio terminals are connected to prevent feedback.

• If your TV is already connected to a VCR, you can connect the camcorder to the VCR instead of the TV. Follow the instructions above.

Playback

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S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Editing to a VCR

Playback the tape on the camcorder.

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

S-150 S-video Cable

Record the scenes on the VCR.

By connecting the camcorder to a VCR, you can edit your recordings in order to remove unwanted scenes, or to combine different shots to create your own video productions.

Preparations

1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR.

• See “Connections for Playback on a TV screen” ( 95).

2. Prepare the TV and VCR.

•Turn on the TV and set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO.

•Turn on the VCR, and set its input selector to LINE. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in record pause mode.

• See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details.

3. Slide the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.

Editing

1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before 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.

4. Pause the VCR at the end of the section you wish to copy, then stop playback on the camcorder.

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until your edited recording is complete.

Note:

• The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original.

Editing

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(LANC) terminal

The m terminal allows you to connect compatible

devices such as remote controllers that are m LANC compatible. Some buttons on editing equipment may operate differently from those on the camcorder.

Notes:

• m (LANC) is a trademark. It stands for Local Application Control Bus System.

•We cannot guarantee the results when connecting to equipment not bearing the LANC m

symbol.

Editing

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REW

PLAY

REC

PAUSE

SELECT

ZERO SET MEMORY

AUDIO

DUB.

STOP

INSERT

PAUSE

SLOW

+ /

– /

×2

Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment

Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal allows you to edit, copy and transfer data digitally, with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality. The DV terminal is for both line-in and line-out, since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions.

• If a digital VCR is connected and an anomalous signal is sent from the VCR, the images recorded

on the tape may also be anomalous (although it may not appear so on the TV image), or not recorded at all.

•You cannot dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal.

: Signal flow

Preparations

Example dubbing to the camcorder

1. Connect the camcorder and the other digital device.

• Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional).

2. Prepare the other device.

•Turn on the power and load a recorded cassette.

3. Slide the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.

• DV IN appears in the display.

4. Load a blank cassette.

Editing

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Dubbing

1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you wish to copy and set it to playback pause mode.

2. Press the camcorder’s REC PAUSE button.

• The camcorder enters record pause mode.

3. Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture.

4. Press the e/a (play/pause) button on the camcoder or the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller.

• Recording starts.

5. When you get to the point where you wish to stop recording, press the stop button or the pause button.

• Recording stops.

6. Stop playback on the other device.

Notes:

• If the cable is not connected properly, or if the cable is not connected when you press REC

PAUSE, the camcorder displays the caution ‘‘CHECK THE DV INPUT.’’ An anomalous image may also flash onto the screen.

• Blanks between recordings on the playback tape are recorded as anomalous images on the tape

that is being recorded to.

Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to play back such a cassette, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears in the viewfinder for a few seconds and then the camcorder displays a blank blue screen; you cannot view the contents of the cassette. If you try to record from such a tape via the digital cable “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED” appears in the display; you cannot record the contents of the tape.

Editing

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