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Canon DM-GL1 Camcorder User Manual

1. Preparations 1 Connect the camera to the VCR TV or other camcorder e See Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 30 2 Prepare the TV and VCR e Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel or set the TV VIDEO selector to VIDEO e Turn on the VCR Load your recorded cassette and put the VCR in playback pause mode e See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details 3 Slide the camera s POWER switch to VCR and load a blank cassette Basic editing 1 Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV Press the and II buttons on the body of the GL1 simultaneously or REC PAUSE on 6 Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy the wireless controller e S video and A V IN OUT terminals automatically work as input terminals Press the pause button e Recording starts When you get to the point where you want to stop recording press the stop button or the pause button e Recording stops Repeat steps 1 to 5 until your edited recording is complete Notes You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD If your VCR or TV is a monaural type connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or TV Bun pa Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes A V Insert Editing You can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre recorded t
2. F11 CLOSE These values not available when you zoom in near the telephoto end e Under very bright conditions when you have set the F number to f 11 blurring of the image may occur Check the image in the viewfinder while setting the aperture About the gain Turn the EXPOSURE dial toward to increase the gain or to lower it Available gain values 0dB 3dB 60B 9dB 12dB 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 EXPOSURE dial in once Press it again to return to the automatically set exposure level Notes e You cannot lock the exposure in the LJ Easy Recording or M Manual recording programs e The standard exposure level depends on which recording program you have selected but the shutter normally operates at 1 60 of a second e 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 camera s iris can be manually set to any position from fully closed to fully open To make the recorded image brighter turn the EXPOSURE dial upward
3. F Number 56 Fade Trigger 51 Fast Forward 28 Feedback 30 Finding Your Way Around the GL1 8 11 Flash Photography 45 Focusing 58 Frame Mode 46 Gain 56 Grip Belt 82 Head Cleaning 90 Headphones 27 Image Stabilizer 33 Introducing the GL1 7 LANC 74 LCD Screen 25 Lens Cap 6 Lens Hood 6 15 Loading Cassettes 19 Low angle Recording 88 LP Mode 22 Maintenance 89 Manual Focus 58 Manual Recording Program 50 Menus 34 Microphone 80 Mirror 26 Movie Mode 46 ND Filter 42 Optical Image Stabilizer 33 Optional Accessories 13 Photo Mode 43 Photo Search 67 Playback 28 Playback Connection 30 Playback Pause 28 Power Adapter 6 16 Powering Your Camcoder 16 Pre marked Position 68 Preparing the Camera 82 Problems 92 Recharging the Battery Pack 83 Record Pause Mode 21 Record Review 47 Record Search 47 Recording 21 Recording Programs 48 Remote Control 36 Remote Sensor 37 Rewind 28 S video 6 30 Sand and Snow 50 Screen Displays 95 Self Timer 54 Sharpness 60 Shoulder Strap 6 82 Shutter Speed 56 16 9 52 SP Mode 22 Specifications 99 Speedlite 45 Spotlight 50 STANDBY Lever 21 Still Pictures 43 Storage 89 System Diagram 12 Tally Lamp 36 Tape Protection 20 Telephoto 24 Temperature 85 89 Time Code 98 Tripod 31 Troubleshooting 92 TV 30 95 Tv Recording Mode 49 Using the Camera Abroad 90 Using the Menus 34 V
4. SPOTLIGHT Using Digital Effects Add the camera s digital effects during recording for more interesting productions Except for the fade trigger all digital effects can be used for both still photos and video and sound is recorded normally Fade Trigger When you start recording the scene gradually fades in from a black screen When you stop recording it gradually fades out Set the fade trigger each time you wish to use it both before you fade in and again before you fade out FADE T is shown constantly in the display when it is ready for use Black and White Records the image in black and white Slim The image appears compressed horizontally Stretch The image appears compressed vertically Strobe This effect converts on screen action to a series of still images giving an effect similar to slow motion s n e y jo uey 51 ling 94 Buisn Using the Full Range of Features 52 Operating the digital effects Set the camera to record pause mode Set the program selector to any mode other than L Easy Recording Open the camera menu and select D EFFECT Select your desired effect and close the menu e Your chosen effect flashes in the display e Select OFF to deselect all effects 5 Press the D E ON OFF button e If you have chosen FADE T FADE T stops flashing e If you have cho
5. e Set the TV VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO e If you are connecting the camera to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Note e 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 camera s audio terminals are connected If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by the microphone an unpleasant high pitched squeal called feedback may be produced If your TV is already hooked up to a VCR you can connect the camera to the VCR instead of the TV Follow the instructions above Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the camera For maximum stability grip the camera in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body If necessary support the camera 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 camera on a tripod or any flat surface at a suitable height and operate it with the wireless controller e When you are using a tripod be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight or it may melt The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens Change the angle of the viewfinder so that the sun doesn t shine into it Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no longer than 1 4 inch 5 5 mm or it will damage the camera
6. Audio video terminal p 30 S video terminal p 30 Q headphone terminal p 27 z E o Grip belt p 82 iNDUT EJECT amp button p 19 Cassette compartment p 19 Cassette compartment cover p 19 OPEN button p 19 MAIAJ2AQ YOINO Quick Overview 10 Tally lamp p 38 N Oy cA Remote sensor p 36 PHOTO button p 43 Zoom control p 24 POWER switch p 21 28 START STOP button p 21 Strap attachment bar p 82 Power indicator p 28 Accessory shoe p 45 lt a Record review button p 47 REC SEARCH button p 47 Lens hood p 15 WHITE BALANCE set button p 63 WHITE BALANCE SELECT button p 63 ND FILTER button p 42 FOCUS A M button p 58 EXPOSURE dial p 55 Tripod socket p 31 D E digital effects ON OFF button p 52 PHOTO button p 43 MENU button p 35 Transmitter START STOP button p 21 ere SELF TIMER button p 54 Controller buttons p 35 TV SCREEN button p 35 95 SET button p 35 MIX BALANCE buttons p 86 AUDIO MONITOR button Search buttons p 67 p 86 p 67 SEARCH SELECT button p 67 FF gt gt button p 28 PLAY gt button p 28 II gt button p 29 REC PAUSE button p 75 ZERO SET MEMORY button p 68 M IAJ9AQ JINO AUDIO DUB button p 81 x 2 butt
7. F 0 40 C Dimensions 4 5 s x 5 3 s x 10 3 4 in 117 x 135 x 272 mm Weight 2 Ibs 12 s oz approx 1 25 kg BP 915 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated voltage 7 2 V DC Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Battery capacity 1 500 mAh Dimensions 2 X 3 4 X 2 3 4 in 38 2 x 20 5 x 70 5 mm Weight 3 3 s oz 96 g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc uonewoju jeuonippy 99 Additional Information 100 Abroad Using the Camera 90 Accessories 6 Adapter AC 16 AE Programs 48 AE Shift 59 Analog Line in 76 Audio Dubbing 80 Audio Mix 86 Audio Mode 53 Audio Output 87 Audio Recording 53 Audio Video Terminal 30 Auto 49 Autofocus 58 A V Insert 78 Av Recording Mode 50 Backup Battery 84 Basic Recording 21 Battery Pack 6 13 17 83 Beep 23 Cables 6 30 Cassettes 6 19 Charging the Battery Pack 17 Choosing a Recording Program 48 Cleaning the Camera 90 Clock 40 Color Phase 61 Condensation 91 Connection to TV or VCR 30 Cut in and Cut out 73 Date and Time 39 DC Coupler 6 16 Demo Mode 23 Digital Effects 51 Digital Video 7 Digital Zoom 7 24 Displaying Data Code 65 Dubbing Function 69 DV Dubbing 75 Easy Recording 48 Effects 51 Exposure 55 57 External Microphone 80
8. Stereo 2 The original sound will not be erased For best results add sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camera in SP mode with 12 bit sound If there are non recorded portions on the tape or portions recorded in LP mode or with 16 bit or 12 bit 4 channel sound dubbing may be interrupted or you may not be able to dub audio correctly You cannot dub audio onto a tape recorded with 12 bit and 16 bit sound intermingled If your tape hasn t been recorded with 12 bit sound we recommend dubbing your original tape onto a blank tape using the GL1 s analog line in function then dubbing audio onto the new tape Make absolutely sure to set the audio mode of the new tape to 12 bit and the recording mode to SP To connect other audio equipment DV IN OUT e STV 250N Stereo An audio device N fo Video Cable i e CD player o ee o de D Notes e Do not use the yellow video terminal e The A V terminal doesn t put out any video so connect the S video terminals and check your TV or check the LCD or the viewfinder as you add new sound Always check the new sound with the speaker or the headphones if you have the docking unit attached To connect the external microphone Notes e Use the audio or the microphone attenuator during audio dubbing if you need to lower the volume level or correct audio distortion of the input audio Monitor the level
9. p 56 Notes e The shutter speed F number and gain values are all reset if you slide the POWER switch to OFF If you use the standby lever however the camcorder remembers your chosen values e A bar showing the standard exposure appears in the display e You can also vary the exposure manually in the Auto Tv and Av modes but you must first lock the exposure to adjust the shutter speed and iris sainjeaj jo eabuey ng ey Buisn 55 Using the Full Range of Features 56 About the shutter speed Turn the EXPOSURE dial toward for a slower shutter speed or for a faster shutter speed Available shutter speeds 1 60 sec lt gt 1 75sec lt gt 1 90 sec gt 1 100 sec gt 1 120 sec gt 1 150 sec lt gt 1 180 sec 1 500 sec gt 1 420sec gt 1 3860sec gt 1 300sec gt 1 250sec 3 1 210 sec j 1 600 sec gt 1 720sec gt 1 840sec lt 1 1000sec gt 1 1200sec gt 1 1400 sec 1 4000 sec lt gt 1 3000 sec 1 2600sec gt 1 2300sec gt 1 2000sec 1 1700 sec j 1 8000 sec gt 1 15000 sec About the iris Turn the EXPOSURE dial toward for a shorter depth of field or for a greater depth of field Available F numbers F1 6 gt F1 8 e gt F 3 F2 2 e gt F2 4 gt F26 e gt F28 3 F3 2 F6 2 e gt F5 6 e gt F52 9 F48 e gt F44 e gt F4 e gt F37 gt F34 F6 7 gt F73 e gt F8 gt F87 gt F95 e FIO
10. to appear This is a normal feature of camcorders The video heads need cleaning p 90 The video heads need cleaning p 90 The TV VIDEO selector on the TV isn t set to VIDEO p 30 The speaker has been turned off with the volume buttons p 27 Headphones are being used uonewoju jeuonippy 93 Additional Information 94 Miscellaneous Problem The wireless controller doesn t work The tally lamp doesn t flash There are air bubbles inside the lens After sliding the POWER switch to CAMERA there is visible movement in the lens for about 2 seconds The camera malfunctions The DV cable is connected correctly but there s nothing in the display The camera becomes warm during use About the LCD Viewfinder Cause and or what to do about it The remote sensor mode is set to OFF in the menu p 37 The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camera itself are different p 37 The batteries are dead or not inserted It is turned off p 38 This is unlikely but may happen if you use the camera in places where the air pressure is low in an airplane for example The bubbles will disappear a week or so after you return the camera to normal atmospheric pressure The camcorder is preparing the lens for image stabilization This is not a malfunction External interference may cause the camera s microprocessor to malfunction tempo
11. 4 seconds and then the 2S mark flashes in the display The camera also shows the above phrase if you accidentally press the record button with the camera switched to VCR mode If you want to record on the cassette again slide the tab back so the hole is closed Handling cassettes e 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 You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorder Basic Recording STANDBY Lock 2 stanogy Lock START 4 STOP OFF CAMERA J VCR PE Before you start recording e Attach a power source p 16 e Load a cassette p 19 e Fasten the grip belt p 82 e Attach the lens hood p 15 e Choose the di
12. Camera data may be displayed as during fast forward rewind reverse playback forward and reverse x2 playback Press the DATA CODE button on the wireless controller or the body of the camera e Press it once to display once more to hide it You can also choose which type of data code to display either the date time camera data or both gt MENU gt DATA CODE DATE TIME see p 34 1 Select DATA CODE from the VCR menu 2 Choose between DATE TIME CAMERA DATA and CAM amp D T 3 Press the MENU button once more to close the menu ng ey Buisn sainjeaj jo eabuey 65 Using the Full Range of Features Notes e 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 e 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 camera s memory If the tape was recorded on a camera without a data code function If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read e Data code is sometimes not displayed during high speed playback modes e If a recording made on GLI is played back on a different DV camcorder the data code may not be displayed correctly e Contents of data code display may change according to D TIME
13. EE M SCREEN OF QD Record Mode p 22 2 Wind Screen osiin p 53 KE Microphone attenuator ceceeeeeseeeeee p 23 80 Saw MENG Bsc sE Audio moderieren p 53 DOR ENUC LOSE Confirmation Deeps sicccs sceccsevecseticscesees p 23 AUDIO MODE Mirror mode ERE E ET p 26 E ear QD TV screen displays csscscsecsecseeseesesseeses p 95 pL DEMO MORE a Demonstration Mode eee eens p 23 T ZONE DST N Y 8 i D TIME SET DEC 1 1999 Date time display ee eee eeeeeeeeeees p 41 L 10 00 AM 0 Time zone Daylight saving time p 39 QD Date time Set c cccccccccccsessessesssesessesesseeeeees p 40 VCR menu VOR MENU SEN LOSE CID To dub mode a sicsasesesctsceee ciarosnalioetscparsitel p 69 a a E 2 To recorder set Up c cssssssssessessesseseeseeseene p 70 Cane rn es Q Wireless remote p 37 os pata CODE a TM Record MOE gescii p 22 De ee ON Mata COM Gs anro arcet ania p 65 Date time select cccccccscccsesssesesseseeseeeeees p 41 CTO Ble senie a ences p 95 VO NTN ee ENUCLOSE 6 second auto date vce ceccceeecseseeseeseeeeeees p 41 Gone DATT one 9 Output chante cz occ cscccsousascscvsnessavevesiesets p 87 alone wee AUD 10 n Audio dubbing p 81 o e o h Q Wind screen ssssessseseeseseseerereseerererrrereeeee p 53 S T kupio ior T30 2 Microphone attenuator c cccceseeeeseeees p 23 80 le ic oats J Line audio attenua
14. REC S UP WL REMOTE D1 REC MOD DATA CODE DATE TIME D TIME SEL DATE amp TIME DISPLAYS 6SEC DATE OFF REC SET UP AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE DUB MODE gt RECORDER 1 A CUT IN_ADJ 0 00 CUT OUT ADJ 0 00 n EJ gt m auto Tv 60 Av F1 6 MANUAL SAND amp SNOW SPOTLIGHT Manual exposure display p 57 Exposure locked Brighter than standard exposure level Darker than standard exposure level Manual setting of shutter speed F number and gain value p 55 The iris is closed ND Filter p 42 Manual focus is selected p 58 White balance is p 63 Set W Indoor amp Outdoor AE Shift p 59 Camera Sharpness p 60 and Color Phase p 61 The 16 9 effects the display flashes when the effect has been selected and appears steadily when it is activated p 52 Digital effects the display flashes when the function has being selected and appears steadily when it is activated p 51 The wind screen is turned on p 53 o bE LOCK 0 en ae E LOCK 5 aa o m gt E LOCK 5 gt F CLOSE MF AE 2 0 cP 16 9 Fape T BLkawit stim STRETCH STROBE S ws Volume level p 27 Screen brightness p 26 Gain p 56 Audio output p 86 Mix balance p 86 Audio visual insert p 79 Audio d
15. SEL p 41 or DATA CODE settings made on the menu Setting the Data Code Date Time amp Date Time Camera data Gamera data Setting Select Date Time Date DEC 1 1999 10 00 00 AM L Date amp Time 10 00 AM DEC 1 1999 L e The data code will appear in the display even if DISPLAYS p 95 has been set to OFF through the VCR menu Searching the Tape Photo Search Date Search OFF CAMERA J VCR Sd DE PAUSE EEF raa wi i g a sm 3 WV NG PLAYR FEE AOOO lt l STOPE 1 gt AN y PAUSEM SLOW x2 COI CO OC This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape photo search or between different days or areas of recording date search e You can only use this function from the wireless controller 1 Slide the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo date search e PHOTO SEARCH or DATE SEARCH is shown in the display for four seconds 3 Press the lt lt and gt gt buttons to move backwards or forwards through the still pictures or between different days of recording Press once to move to the start of the previous next still picture or day on the tape You can press more than once to move to the corresponding still picture or day up to a maximum of ten times e g press the gt gt button five times to move forward five still pic
16. a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or N panoramic views e There may be some vignetting at the extreme wide angle position FR 100 Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder Connects to the GL1 or any Canon camcorder with a DV terminal and records still images onto a floppy disk in one of three resolution choices Images from the disk can then be transferred to a I lt computer Available Winter 1999 LSS 2 M IM AO YOINO 13 Quick Overview 14 HC 4000 System Case A solid lockable case that provides safe and stylish protection for the camera during transportation and storage VL 10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting e Lithium ion battery packs can be used to power the light Approximate usage times are as follows BP 914 50min BP 941 2 hrs 40 min BP 930R 2 hrs CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder This holds two battery packs and can charge them both consectively It can then be connected directly to the GL1 to give twice the playback time It can also make use of the high performance battery pack BP 941 to give up to 6 hrs recording time BP 915 1hr BP 930 2 hrs 220EX Speedlite 380EX Speedlite 550EX Speedlite Attach to the GL1 to give SLR style flash photography oN GEy RY Ca O N S35 ow 0 Provided accessories D83 0532 000 D85 1022 201 D85 1170 20
17. contaminated p 90 The camera is on manual focus p 58 The viewfinder lens needs adjusting p 82 The lens is dirty p 90 Note e Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus In these situations you will often get better results using manual focus see p 58 Focus on something which is about the same distance away lock the focus and then point the camera at your original hard to focus subject G A Horizontal stripes Con Q ee Mi Many subjects at AN different distances p Without much contrast e g a white wall Slanted subjects Reflective surfaces e g shiny car surfaces Dark subjects Behind glass N O Fast moving objects Night scenes Recording Playback Contd Problem Some all of the digital effects don t work or can t be set The gt play button doesn t work There s a bright stripe on the screen The playback picture is rough with mosaic like noise There s no picture on the TV screen even though the tape is moving There s no sound coming from the speaker during playback Cause and or what to do about it e There are a number of restrictions on using the digital effects Refer to the notes on p 52 The POWER switch is not set to VCR p 28 The cassette is not loaded p 19 The tape has reached the end When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar smear
18. digital video camcorder to the camera instead of a VCR you can use the Dubbing Function for digital to digital dubbing with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality However you cannot set the cut in and cut out adjustments using the built in digital timer p 73 Preparing for Dubbing 1 Connect the camera to the VCR e See the Connections for Playback on a TV Screen instructions on page 30 2 Turn the TV on e Be sure to set it to the video channel or set the TV Video selector to Video 3 Turn on the VCR and load a blank cassette e See your VCR instruction manual 4 Open the VCR menu and select DUB MODE e When you select DUB MODE all the displayed information is also displayed on the screen of the TV connected your VCR However this information will not be recorded onto the tape in the VCR Setting the camera to control your VCR The camcorder s Dubbing Function controls your VCR by using the same infra red signals as the VCR s remote control Infra red signals transmitter Make sure the camera is in a spot where it can remotely control your VCR 1 Check where the remote control sensor is on your VCR using its normal remote control 2 Place the camera pointing directly at the sensor not more than 20 inches 50 cm away e Check that the sensor will pick up signals easily from this spot using the VCR s normal remote control e Make sure that the cables and the camera
19. e Pass the ends through the attachment bars and adjust the length as shown Note e Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight or it will melt The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens Change the angle of the viewfinder so that the sun doesn t shine into it Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times e These times vary the safest policy is always to have two or three times as many battery packs as you think you will need e You will get more recording time if you turn the camera off between shots instead of leaving it in record pause mode Battery pack BP 915 Time needed for 2 hrs 10 min full recharge Maximum Using the viewfinder 65 min recording time Using the LCD screen 60 min e Recording time will be shorter than usual at low temperatures You can use the battery pack between 32 and 104 F 0 to 40 C but it works best between 50 and 86 F 10 to 30 C e If the battery pack starts to give you much less recording time than usual it has reached the end of its life and must be replaced e See p 13 for times for other battery packs How much power is left The indicator in the display shows you approximately how much charge the battery pack q 100 has left r 1 75 L Notes q 50 e CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK appears in q I 25 the display for 4 seconds when the power is completely exhausted The
20. for more information Make sure that the camera is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist Recording Playback Problem Nothing happens when I press the buttons The camera turned itself off The start stop button doesn t work There s no picture in the display There s a blank blue screen in the display The camera won t focus Cause and or what to do about it e The camera is not switched on p 21 28 The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention p 19 20 The tape has reached the end The battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached p 16 17 83 The function cannot be used in that recording program p 48 The top controls are locked by the lock lever p 88 The camera was in record pause mode for more than about five minutes p 21 The battery pack is exhausted p 17 83 The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA The standby lever is set to LOCK p 21 The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention p 19 20 The tape has reached the end The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA The standby lever is set to LOCK p 21 The camera has not been used for a long while it is not a malfunction Take off the battery and reattach The lens cap is attached e You are attempting to play back or record from a copyright protected cassette p 75 The video heads are badly
21. left hand Low angle recording Grip the camera using the top handle and steady the lens with the other hand Maintenance Cautions E Avoid high temperatures and high humidity e Do not leave the camera inside a car in hot weather for example e Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment e Do not take the camera into a humid room Avoid sudden changes in temperature e If you take the camera from a cold place to a warm place condensation may form on the lens and internal parts see p 91 Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources e Never point it at the sun and do not leave it aimed at a bright subject e Be especially careful when leaving the camera on a tripod Avoid magnetic or electric fields e 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 Do not expose the camera to water e Cover the camera when you are recording in rain or mist e There is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside the camera contact qualified service personnel as soon as possible Protect the lens e Sand and dust can damage the lens be especially careful on windy days Handle the camera gently e Vibration or shock can cause damage e Do not use the viewfinder LCD panel or microphone as a carrying handle e Do no
22. or permanently damage the camera Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy moist situations 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 e surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn AN AL Power Sources The CA 910A 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 Polarization The CA 910A 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 Power Cord Protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed u
23. place Protecting the camera from condensation e Before you bring the camera to a warm or humid place where condensation is likely to be a problem unload the cassette and put the camera in a plastic bag Wait until the camera reaches room temperature before you take it out of the bag What happens when condensation is detected e CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED is displayed for approximately four seconds Then the power indicator flashes and the mark flashes in the display If there is a cassette in the camera it stops automatically and REMOVE THE CASSETTE is displayed for approximately four seconds and then flashes in the display If you have the beep turned on it will sound five times e The camera may not detect the condensation immediately the condensation warning may not start flashing for 10 to 15 minutes e You cannot load a cassette when condensation is detected What you should do e Remove the cassette leave the cassette compartment open and turn the camera off e Leave it in a dry place until the condensation evaporates After the condensation warning stops flashing wait at least another hour before trying to use the camera uonewoju 91 jeuonippy Additional Information 92 Troubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list turn to the page numbers in brackets
24. shot Medium shot Remember that any camera movement or change in picture Gee angle should have a definite purpose Avoid unnecessary or S Close up half hearted movements FNA Camera moves Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject Decide the area you want 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 camera 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 Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off With most camcorders even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording However the GL1 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 camera movement you can record stable images even if you are shooting from a moving car Before you start recording push the W on off button to turn the image stabilizer on or off e The W mark appears in the display when the stabilizer is on e The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to t
25. stop mode You can also set zero set memory p 68 at the place you want to stop audio dubbing then every time you return to that position audio dubbing will cancel If instead of pressing Hl STOP you press Hl PAUSE the camera will return to the playback pause mode Notes e You can not use the DV terminal while adding sound e You might want to adjust the audio mix p 86 when playing back a tape with added sound e There may be a loss of sound quality if you add sound to a tape recorded on a camcorder other than the GLI e After adding sound three or more times to the same place on a tape there may be some loss in sound quality Bunipy Additional Information 82 Preparing the Camera Adjust the viewfinder e 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 camera with the viewfinder flush with the body of the camera To view with the viewfinder make sure the LCD panel is either turned so that the subject can monitor viewing or totally closed with the screen facing inwards Adjust the grip belt e Adjust the length of the grip belt strap so that you can operate the start stop button and zoom control effectively Attach the shoulder strap e For extra security and portability attach the shoulder strap before using the camera
26. the mark starts as a continuous as a white mark Focus with the focus ring 3 Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture e The camera takes the image almost immediately and then records the photo to the tape for approximately 6 seconds During this time the camera also records the sound and the display also shows the still picture e A counter display is shown that counts up to 6 secs as the camcorder records the picture disappears from the display sainjeaj jo abuey ng ey Buisn 43 Using the Full Range of Features 44 Notes While the camera records the still you cannot use the camera functions POWER switch STANDBY lever do not respond until recording is complete This applies even when you haven t loaded a cassette The wireless controller s PHOTO button has no half way setting press the button fully and the camera immediately takes the photo For even greater versatility attach a Canon Speedlite for flash photography available as optional accessories see page 45 when taking still pictures directly from record pause mode Only take photos where it is bright enough to see the image in the display If you want to use an effect make sure you set it before you take your picture you cannot use the fade trigger while taking a still picture Depending on the subject fast moving subject for example the picture may be blurred Using a Canon Speedli
27. the setting is still not right Try the next setting RECORDER The camera s Dubbing Function can remotely control almost all brands and models of VCR VCR remote control signals vary depending on model and brand First choose the right RECORDER setting for your VCR The number indicates the VCR brand The letter indicates the set of signals Brand Canon Aiwa Akai Fujitsu Funai Hitachi JVC Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic Blaupunkt Quasar Settings 1 A to 1 C 2 A to 2 C 3 A to 3 C 4 A 5 A 6 A to 6 B 7 A to 7 C 8 A to 8 D 9 A to 9 D 10 A to 10 G Brand Pioneer Sanyo Fisher Sharp Sony Toshiba GE RCA Magnavox Philips Seleco Rex Settings 1 A 2 A to 3 A to 4 A to 5 A to 6 A to 7 A to 8 A to Brand Thomson Saba Nordmende Ferguson Grundig Nokia Telefunken Zenith Samsung GoldStar Settings 18 A to 18 C 19 A to 19 C 20 A to 20 C 21 A to 21 C 22 A to 22 B 23 A 24 A to 24 B 25 A Notes as of March 1999 e Once you find the correct setting remember this and do not change it unless you change VCRs e See p 73 for details of the cut in and cut out adjustments e If you try all the numbers and letters but the VCR has still not started to record Check the VCR is ready to record and on pause Check the VCR can receive signals from where the camera is and that nothing is blocking the signals Go back and try to set it
28. throwing the focus off Setting a fast shutter speed or decreasing the amount of light with the ND filter can help correct this e 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 or turn the ND FILTER ON OFF as appropriate before changing the setting Notes e When recording in extreme low light conditions we recommend the use of a Canon Speedlite p 45 or Video Light available as optional accessories see page 14 e The Tv values are reset if you turn the power off or change the recording program If you use the STANDBY lever however the camera remembers your chosen values sainjeo 4 jo obuey ng ey Buisn 49 ee SSS SSS T i PE 2s 0 Bie E o 2D ao 50 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 A large F number a small aperture gives a greater Av depth of field You can choose 12 F numbers between f 1 6 and f 11 If you try to set an F number that is 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 camera sets all the other values necessary to give the correct exposure W
29. to 5 00 e This can be set to an accuracy of one frame How to calculate the best adjustment for the cut in and cut out points Use the tape on which you recorded the digital timer in Setting RECORDER to calculate the cut in and cut out adjustment values 1 Rewind the tape in the VCR and start playback to play back the recorded digital timer e Look at the time the CUT OUT timer stops and CUT IN timer starts These times are what the CUT OUT ADJ and CUT IN ADJ settings should be e For maximum accuracy take an average of at least three readings e If your VCR has a frame advance function or a jog dial you can use it to find the precise starting times more conveniently 2 Set the CUT OUT ADJ and CUT IN ADJ settings to the center of the three readings Note e The camcorder will remember the cut in and cut out adjustment settings until you change them Bunipy Editing Simple Editing to a VCR If you cannot find the appropriate remote control setting for the camcorder to control your VCR you still can edit a tape to the VCR as follows Preparations 1 Connect the camera to the VCR e See Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 30 2 Prepare the TV and VCR e Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel or set the TV VIDEO selector to VIDEO e Turn on the VCR and set its input selector to LINE Load a blank cassette and put the VCR i
30. to play back movie normally we recommend recording in normal movie mode MOVIE MODE 2 FRAME NORMAL 1 Set the camera to record pause mode 2 Slide the MOVIE MODE switch to FRAME e FRAME appears in the display Notes e Frame mode cannot be used with the Easy Recording program e Frame video may not appear completely smooth during normal playback e Some subjects may not be suitable for Frame mode You will often get better results when shooting everyday subjects using normal mode Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record search When the camera is in record pause mode you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or restart recording This is useful when you want 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 Make sure the camera is in record pause mode 2 Press and hold the REC SEARCH or button while you check the picture in the display e The button plays the recording forwards and the button plays it backwards 3 Release the button when you find the point where you want to start recording e The camera returns to record pause mode Record review When the camera is in record pause mode you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatical
31. warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The sole warranty with respect to such non Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof CUSA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of Canon DV Camcorders in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software In order to obtain warranty service contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the DV Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1 800 828 4040 which is open from 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m E S T Monday through Friday excluding holidays Have your unit serial number and your date of purchase available when you make the call to expedite service In either case you will be directerd to ship the DV Camcorder postage prepaid to the CUSA Center or Service Facility nearest to you You must include a copy of the proof of purchase bill of sale and a complete explanation of the problem DV Camcorders covered by this limited warranty will be repaired and returned to you without charge by the CUSA Center or the Service Facility Repairs not under warranty will be at such cost as the CUSA Center or Service Facility may from time to time generally establish This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the DV Camcorder and does not apply in the following cases a Loss of or damage to the DV Camcorder due to abuse mishandling improper packaging by
32. 1 D85 0952 201 D81 1350 000 D82 0330 202 D82 0590 201 D52 0110 000 DG1 3740 000 WL D73 Wireless Controller CA 910 Compact Power Adapter DC 905 DC Coupler BP 915 Battery Pack SS 650 Shoulder Strap S 150 S video Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Lens Hood Lens Cap Optional accessories FR 100 Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder CB 900 Car Battery Adapter CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder HC 4000 System Case VL 10Li Battery Video Light MB 100 Microphone Boom JR7 2V 10WF Halogen Bulb 220EX Speedlite Flash Unit 380EX Speedlite Flash Unit 550EX Speedlite Flash Unit DVM CL DV Cleaning Cassette This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark D89 0732 002 D85 0502 201 D85 1072 002 D81 1360 000 D86 008 1 201 D89 0200 202 DY4 4530 000 C50 0741 201 C50 0721 201 C50 0731 011 D36 0032 201 Attaching the Lens Hood 1 Remove the lens cap e When you purchase the GL1 the lens cap cord is attached in the middle of the velcro grip belt Open the velcro and slide the lens cap cord to the position 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 e You do not need to assert any pressure screw the hood lightly into place 4 Finall
33. 4REW I gt uonewoju jeuonippy 95 Additional 96 Information Frame reverse playback p 29 Playback pause forward and reverse p 28 Slow playback forward and reverse p 29 x2 playback forward and reverse p 29 x1 playback forward and reverse p 29 Photo Search p 67 Date Search p 67 Photo search is complete Zero set memory forward and reverse p 68 Zero set memory p 68 A V Insert Editing p 79 Audio Dubbing p 81 Zoom display p 24 Optical zoom Optical plus 40x digital zoom Optical plus 100x digital zoom Zoom in Zoom out The image stabilizer is turned on p 33 Camera menu p 34 all PHOTO SEARCH M4 5 DATE SEARCH a PE RTNDP 44RTN 0 00 00 AYSEL SETSET NUCLOSE D ZOOM ZOOM HANDLE LOW AE SHIFT VCR menu p 34 Record set up menu p 70 The remote sensor is turned off p 37 Self timer countdown p 54 Audio mode p 53 Data code p 65 Photo mode p 43 e Setting the AF mark flashes white e AF locked mark lights up green e Timer Movie mode p 46 Recording programs p 48 Flash is charging 4 mark flashes white p 45 or charged 4 mark lights up green p 45 VCR MENU avYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE DUB MODE gt
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35. CAMERA you can use the STANDBY lever to turn the camera on and off This makes it easy to save battery power and prevents accidental operation of the start stop button Turn the STANDBY lever to LOCK and back to STANDBY to enter leave standby mode 21 Quick Overview 22 When you have finished recording e Close the LCD panel e Unload the cassette e Turn the standby lever to LOCK e Slide the POWER switch to OFF e Disconnect the power source If you have used the viewfinder return it to its lowered and retracted position Notes e To check that the camera 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 camera You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording For tips on how to make better videos see page 31 For extra recording time set REC MODE in the camera menu to LP 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 p 38 Changing the recording mode SP LP You can record and play back a tape in SP standard play and LP long play modes LP extends tape usage b
36. CR 30 Video Heads 90 Videocassettes 19 Viewfinder 82 White Balance 63 Wide angle 24 Widescreen TV 52 Wireless Controller 6 36 Zebra Pattern 62 Zooming 24 uonewoju jeuonippy 101 Additional Information 102 CANON GL1 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U S A Inc CUSA with respect to each Canon GL1 Digital Video Camcorder DV Camcorder purchased and used in the United States Each Canon DV Camcorder when delivered to you in new condition in its original container is warranted against defective material or workmanship as follows for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase three 3 months in the case of the video head part defective parts or DV Camcorders returned to a CUSA factory service center CUSA Center or an authorized DV Camcorder service facility Service Facility and proven to be defective upon inspection will be repaired or exchanged for new or comparable rebuilt parts or DV Camcorders The warranty period for repaired or replacement parts or DV Camcorders shall begin upon shipment of the same but shall in no event exceed the original warranty period of the defective part or DV Camcorder Non Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with Canon DV Camcorders are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by CUSA including any implied
37. DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER ENGLISH Instruction Manual E CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES FRANCAIS Mode d emploi F VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL ESPANOL Manual de Instrucciones Es Canon Mini AY 922 GL1 j NTSC Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN AY OR MOISTURE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE AY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY COPYRIGHT WARNING Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws Digital Video Camcorder DM GL1 and Compact Power Adapter CA 910A 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 in
38. Dubbing Function can be used for digital to digital dubbing i e with virtually no generation loss in image quality e Ifa 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 e You may not be able to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal Use a Canon CV 150F DV cable optional to connect two digital devices together When you are recording from the GL1 make sure you connect the cable to the GL1 before connecting the other end of the cable to the recording device When you are recording to the GL1 slide the POWER switch to VCR and press its record and IH pause buttons down simultaneously or press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller DV IN appears in the display when you press play on the playback device Then press its pause button to start pause recording e The image displayed by the camcorder that is being recorded to for example on its LCD screen an attached TV or in its viewfinder may become distorted during digital dubbing The actual recording on the tape however is not affected Blanks between recordings on the playback tape are recorded as anomalous images on the tape that is being recorded to Do not turn the power off when operating either camcorder with the DV cable connected Copyright signal Certain pre recorded software tapes a
39. EC DATE is turned on and DISPLAYS p 95 is turned off the six second auto date appears for six seconds 41 ee SSW SZ T oe 2s 0 Bie 6 o 2D ao 42 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 button e 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 doesn t appear in the Manual mode or during exposure lock 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 button again Notes e You cannot turn the ND filter on off during exposure lock or while the PHOTO button is pressed halfway down e The camcorder remembers 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 Taking Still Pictures Photo Mode Take still photos to download into your PC for image enhancement and printout Also starting your shooting with a still photo makes it easy to find the beginning again later with the Photo Search function p 67 You can record still pictur
40. STEREO1 STEREO2 MIX FIXED or MIX VARI is shown in the top left of the display for a few seconds e If you turn the power off the output is set to STEREO1 however if you select MIX VARI again with the wireless controller your previously mixed balance will appear Selecting audio output channels When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels you can change the output channels of that sound P MENU POUTPUT CH L R see p 34 1 Set the camera to VCR load a tape recorded with multiple channel audio 2 Open the VCR menu and select OUTPUT CH 3 Select the output channel e Refer to the following list OUTPUT CH setting Played back sound Tape recorded with Tape recorded on stereo sound multiple channels L R L R channels main sub L L L channel only main only R R R channel only sub only uonewoju jeuonippy 87 Additional Information 88 Camera Holding Styles Choose the grip e You can grip the camera from the side grip or the top handle e Either gripping position allows you to start stop recording take a photo and zoom in and out e Lock the top controls to prevent accidental operation by sliding across the LOCK lever Standard holding style For maximum stability place your right hand through the side grip belt and keep your right elbow pressed against your body Support the lens with your
41. Sound recording For greater creative control you can connect an external microphone to the MIC terminal We recommend a microphone with a built in power supply condenser microphone It is possible to connect almost any stereo microphone with a plug diameter of 3 5 mm e Use the microphone attenuator with the built in or an external microphone if you need to lower the volume level of the input audio Monitor the level of the input sound with headphones and if necessary turn the attenuator on through the menu by selecting MIC ATT and setting it to ON MAIAJ2AQ YOINO 31 Quick Overview 32 Composition The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the center For a more interesting picture try to position your subject so it is slightly to one side Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards Don t cut off the top of the subject s head and don t 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 Long
42. THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CUSA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF ANY DV CAMCORDER OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success New York 11042 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc Canon Canada with respect to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required Canon consumer video digit
43. a power source and slide the POWER switch to VCR e The power indicator lights up green e The confirmation beep sounds 2 Load the cassette 3 Press the PLAY gt button to start playback e Open the cover to use the handle top buttons To end playback press the STOP Ml button To wind the tape forwards stop playback and press the FF gt button To wind the tape backwards stop playback and press the REW lt 4 button If the playback picture is rough mosaic like noise clean the video heads using a Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette Other playback modes J Playback Pause To view the video as a still picture press the PAUSE Ii button To resume normal playback press it again or press the PLAY gt button The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about five minutes playback pause Fast Forward Playback To play back the recording at about 9 5 times normal speed press and hold the FF gt button during normal playback or press and hold the FF gt button during normal fast forward Rewind Playback For reverse playback at about 9 5 times normal speed press and hold the REW lt lt button during normal playback or press and hold the REW lt lt button during normal rewind Special playback These can only be operated from the wireless controller p 36 Frame Advance To play back frame by frame press the i I gt b
44. ached the end TAPE END Refer to page 20 Refer to page 91 Appears as a warning to protect the tape and also when condensation is detected Remove the tape as soon as possible after the camera has displayed the caution Refer to page 75 Refer to page 75 Appears when you try to do audio dubbing or A V insert on a tape recorded in LP mode Refer to page 78 80 Appears when you try to do audio dubbing on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio or 12 bit 4 channel mode Refer to page 80 Appears when the camera detects a blank section of a tape during audio dubbing or A V insert Refer to page 78 80 THE TAPE 1S SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED REMOVE THE CASSETTE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK 1S RESTRICTED COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED CHECK THE CASSETTE LP MODE CHECK THE CASSETTE AUDIO MODE CHECK THE CASSETTE BLANK GL1 Power Supply rated 7 2 V DC Power Consumption While recording with the AF turned on 6 7 W Using viewfinder 7 4 W Using LCD screen Television system EIA standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Video recording system 2 rotary heads helical scanning system DV system Consumer digital VCR SD system Digital component recording Audio recording system PCM digital sound 16 bit 48 kHz 2 ch 12 bit 32 kHz 4 ch Image sensor 3 CCD 2 Pixel Shift charge c
45. again e If your brand of VCR is not on the chart or you cannot find the correct setting try all the numbers with the menu dial until the VCR starts to record e It is unlikely but you may have a VCR the Dubbing Function cannot control If so use the Simple Editing method on p 74 Bunipy N Editing Dubbing to a VCR 1 2 Make sure you are in DUB MODE see p 69 e WIND THE TAPES AND PAUSE SET appears in the display Set the tape in the VCR to the point where you want to start recording set it to record pause mode Set the tape in the camera to the point where you want to start dubbing set the camera to playback pause mode e You can use the lt lt gt gt gt Hl and M buttons or special playback functions in the same way as in playback mode Press the menu dial in e START PRESS TO START DUB appears in the DUB MODE screen e Now you are unable to use the wireless controller Press gt on the body of the camera e Recording starts e NOW DUBBING CUT OUT PUSH Il appears in the display When you reach the end of the scene you want to record press I on the body of the camera e The camera returns to playback pause mode and the VCR automatically switches to record pause mode e When you finish dubbing press the MENU button The camera returns to VCR mode e If you set the zero set memory at the position on the tape where you want to stop dubbing e
46. al equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or at Canon Canada s option comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase Labour For a period of one year from the date of original purchase labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada This limited warranty covers all defects except where a The loss or damage to the product results from i accident natural disaster mishandling abuse neglect unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual ii the use of accessories attachments products supplies parts or devices with this Canon product that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems iii repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility iv defective batteries or any exposure to water sand or dirt v shipping claim must be presented to the shipper b Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed c The digital video equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the digital video equipment vi
47. ape using the GL1 s analog line in or DV in terminals Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio A Oe Stereo Video Cable The tape in the camera When using the GL1 s A V insert function only record to tapes recorded in SP mode with continuously recorded time codes If there are non recorded portions or portions recorded in LP mode on the tape recording may be interrupted or you may not be able to insert A V correctly The playback tape Use only tapes without non recorded portions If there are non recorded portions or changes in the recording mode you may not be able to insert A V correctly You cannot insert A V in the following cases e The playback tape has been poorly recorded e During special playback fast forward playback rewind playback or slow playback etc TV You cannot insert A V from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals such as when the program itself received poor signals Scene to be inserted E The playback tape Before inserting The tape in the camera After inserting The tape in the camera The video and audio of the new scene replace that of the old 1 Connect the camera to the VCR p 30 load recorded tapes into both the camcorder and VCR e Make sure the REC SAVE tab on the tape has been slid to REC closed position 2 Slide th
48. ated the camera may show a blank blue screen Clean the video heads using Canon s DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette If the noise remains repeat the cleaning up to maximum of five times Do not use a wet type cleaning cassette as this can cause damage Using the camera abroad Power sources e You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camera and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use TV playback e Although you can always play back your recordings in the viewfinder your camera can only be connected to TVs which use its NTSC system This TV system is used in the following countries American Samoa Bahama Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Greenland Haiti Honduras Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Micronesia Myanmar Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Puerto Rico Saint Lucia Surinam Taiwan Trinidad and Tobago USA Venezuela Condensation Condensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place Using the camera while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camera Condensation may become a problem room When the camera is left in a humid room When the camera is taken from an air conditioned room to a warm humid
49. attery pack was partially charged before it left the factory It should have enough power for you to check that your camera is working properly However you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camera for more than a few minutes 1 Attach the battery pack to the power adapter e Make sure the DC coupler is not connected e Align the triangle on the battery pack with the line on the power adapter e Slide the battery across until it clicks into place 2 Plug the adapter into an AC outlet e 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 e The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged 3 Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camera e Extend the viewfinder and rotate it upwards e 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 4 Remove the battery pack after use e Press and hold the BATTERY RELEASE button while you slide the battery up e Always turn the camera off and raise the viewfinder before removing the power source Notes e You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the Notes on Using the Batteries on p 83 These notes include charging an
50. 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 Effective dots more than 99 99 Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the opposite direction see diagram opposite you can let your subject monitor recording or you can include yourself in the picture e You can choose the display style reversed mirror on or not mirror off from the camera menu gt MENU ow rroreeevon see p 34 Note e If you choose the mirror on the recording itself is unaffected Indicators that appear in the LCD display when mirror is selected REC ll REC PAUSE fe amp EJECT e All indicators appear normally in the viewfinder Built in speaker and headphone terminal The camcorder has a built in speaker and a headphone terminal so you can review the sound track alongside the picture during playback Use the speaker or headphones when viewing playback with the LCD screen and use headphones when viewing with the viewfinder The built in speaker is monaural use headphones for stereo sound VOLUME MAIAJBAQ JINO Adjust the speaker and headphone volume with the VOLUME buttons e Press the button to increase the volume and the button t
51. ck pause the video any time you 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 printout 2 5 LCD Screen An LCD screen makes it easy for you to shoot colorful well composed video It is also great for playback Optical Image Stabilizer Canon s optical technology stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots Choose to operate the GL1 using the Manual recording program to access the complete set of manual functions for exceptional creative freedom Dubbing Function The GL1 s dubbing function directly controls your VCR allowing you to dub at the touch of a button Audio Dubbing A V Insert Editing Add new sound to original sound or replace original sound and images on a prerecorded tape Analog Line in Recording T gt Connect to a VCR or analog camcorder and record onto a DV tape in the GL1 DV terminal IEEE 1394 GLI is equipped with a DV terminal that conforms to IEEE 1394 By connecting the GLI to your computer you can capture still or motion images on your computer commercially available IEEE 1394 computer interface board required PCM Digital Sound Offers you stunning digital sound 16 bit for highest quality sound and 12 bit for audio dubbing Digital Effects Advanced digital t
52. d recording times and how to charge the backup battery e Using the optional CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder you can power the camera 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 an AC outlet M IM AO JINO 17 Quick Overview 18 CA 910 Compact Power Adapter Specifications Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 16 W Rated output Adapter mode 6 0 V 1 7 A DC Charger mode 8 4 V 1 2 A DC Operating temperature range 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Dimensions 2 2x 5 x 1 3 4 in 63 x 127 5 x 43 mm Weight 10 7 s oz 310 g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice When replacement or repair of any product including power supply is required please return it to the nearest authorized Canon Service Center and have it repaired or replaced with the same number product or equivalent Loading a Cassette acme Only use videocassettes marked with the IN logo Loading and unloading 1 Make sure that you have attached a power source 2 Slide the OPEN button across to release the cover 5 6 ok e Pull the cover fully open while holding th
53. de is replaced by a tape counter that is set to zero with the M indication e Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button once more to cancel the zero set memory 2 When you have finished playback fast forward or rewind the tape The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero set position RT NPP or 4RTN appears in the display e The tape counter with M indication disappears from the display and the time code reappears Notes e The zero set memory may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the tape e You can also use zero set memory to mark a position on a tape in record pause mode When you then play back the tape pressing rewind will take you back to the pre marked position e There may be a slight difference between the timecode and the tape counter readings e If you remove the tape while the zero set memory is set the memory is canceled and the tape counter reverts to timecode e The camera remembers your setting even if you slide the POWER switch to OFF The Dubbing Function The GLI dubs your pre recorded scenes onto a tape in your VCR or another camcorder You can add audio to a tape audio dubbing p 80 or both audio and visual A V insert p 78 You can also adjust the starting and ending points of the scene the cut in and cut out points p 73 In addition the GL1 can record from a VCR TV or analog camcorder analog line in p 76 If you connect another Canon
54. deo cassette tapes head cleanings nor does it apply to digital video equipment purchased outside Canada TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insured with shipping charges prepaid together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties conditions guarantees or representations express or implied statutory or otherwise relative to this Canon product including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Canon Canada assumes no liability for special consequential or incidental damages or loss that may arise whether on account of negligence or otherwise from the use misuse or inability to use this Canon product including loss of profit revenue video tapes or enjoyment or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties conditions guarantees or representations Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the product Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this Canon product This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of this Canon prod
55. dly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights 63 Using the Full Range of Features 64 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 LJ Easy Recording program The camera returns to auto white balance when the program selector is turned to L Easy Recording When you turn the camera on the white balance returns to auto white balance If you then press the WHITE BALANCE set button the camera will remember your last setting If you shoot with studio video lighting use the indoor mode During normal outdoor shooting setting the camcorder to auto white balance may provide better results DIG IELO EDELE KO A data code containing the date and time the recording was made and other camera data shutter speed exposure and gain settings is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape DISPLAY DATA CODE During VCR mode the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camera is in play slow or still mode
56. e POWER switch to VCR 3 On the VCR locate a point three seconds before the scene to be inserted to ensure a stable picture Set the VCR to playback pause mode 4 On the camera locate the recording start point Set the camera to playback pause mode e You can use the camera s lt lt gt gt P H and HM buttons or special playback functions just as when in playback mode 5 Press the A V INSERT button on the wireless controller e A V INSERT and ll appear in the display 6 On the VCR play back the tape n 7 When you get to the starting point of the scene to be inserted push the pause button on the camera T e A V insert starts e ll changes to ae 8 When you get to the point where you want to stop inserting press the stop button of the camera e Inserting stops and A V INSERT disappears from the display The camera returns to stop mode e If instead of pressing Il STOP you press Ill PAUSE the camera returns to the A V insert pause mode e If you set the zero set memory at the position on the tape where you want to stop inserting every time you return to that point the camera will cancel its A V inserting and enter stop mode 9 Press the stop button of the VCR Editing Audio Dubbing You can add sound to the original sound on a prerecorded tape from audio products AUDIO IN or with the internal or an external microphone MIC IN Audio added through audio dubbing is dubbed onto
57. e button in the OPEN position Press the EJECT 4 button and wait for the cassette compartment to open e The confirmation beep sounds Load or unload the cassette e Insert the cassette gently with the window facing out and the REC SAVE tab to the top e Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out Press the mark on the compartment until it clicks Click the cover back into place Mini WY is a trade mark Notes After loading a cassette use record search p 47 to find the point where you want to start recording 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 camera after use return it to its case and store it in a cool clean dry place When a cassette is not loaded flashes in the display With some types of tapes the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading p 95 M IM AO JINO 19 Quick Overview 20 Protecting tapes from accidental erasure To protect your recording from accidental erasure slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole and the red mark This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF If you load this cassette and put the camera in record pause mode p 21 THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION is displayed for approx
58. echnology allows you to add special effects to your videos MAIAI2AQ YOINO Quick Overview Finding Your Way Around the GL1 FF gt gt button p 28 PAUSE II button p 28 PLAY gt button p 28 STOP W button p 28 REW lt 4 button p 28 F REC button p 75 77 Program selector p 48 BATTERY RELEASE button p 16 Viewfinder p 82 LCD screen p 25 Infra red signals transmitter p 69 Power source attachment unit p 16 LCD panel open button p 25 MENU button p 35 RESET button p 94 W Image stabilizer button p 33 Menu dial p 35 Self timer button p 54 Speaker p 27 VOLUME buttons p 27 Program selector Easy Recording Auto Tv Shutter Priority DISPLAY DATA CODE button Av Aperture Priority p 23 65 95 M Manual E Sand amp Snow Spotlight Q Qo LCD BRIGHT buttons p 26 Carrying handle Zoom control p 24 PHOTO button p 43 MOVIE MODE switch p 46 Strap attachment bar p 82 LOCK lever p 88 Stereo microphone p 80 Lens hood locking screw p 15 Viewfinder focusing lever p 82 Start stop button p 21 Standby lever p 21 Focus ring p 58 OENES UINN Ss J oe o A ey l 2 DC 5V terminal Z MIC terminal p 31 80 DV terminal p 75 REMOTE terminal p 74
59. el before shooting for more creative videos MENU gt C SHARPNESS emmm jum see p 34 Select C SHARPNESS from the camera menu Set your desired sharpness level e Adjust toward for a sharper picture and toward to soften the contour e CP custom preset appears in the display Adjusting Color Phase Change the color phase level before shooting for more creative videos E P MENU fyo prase omom see p 34 1 Select C color PHASE from the camera menu 2 Set your desired color level e Adjust toward R for a redder picture and toward G for a greener picture e CP custom preset appears in the display JC D o Qa oF sg Fa o 7 61 Using the Full Range of Features 62 Using the Zebra Pattern The zebra pattern is a series of diagonal stripes that appear in the display to highlight areas of overexposure Use as a guide to setting the aperture iris and shutter speed P MENU ZEBRA tss OFF see p 34 1 Open the camera menu and select ZEBRA 2 Select the ON setting and close the menu Note e The camera does not record the zebra pattern it is only shown in the display Adjusting the White Balance The camera s auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting E conditions Although slight variations are unavoidable colors will appear natural in virtually every si
60. empty battery mark then appears and starts to flash The power indicator light also flashes The indicator is not constant different levels will be shown when you subject the battery pack a and camcorder to different conditions Remaining time indicator Tells you how many minutes of power remain in the battery pack Only appears when you attach the BP 930R battery pack directly to re the camera It doesn t appear if you use the CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder When to recharge You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient Unlike a conventional battery pack it does not have to be fully discharged first However as the battery pack will naturally discharge itself over time it is best to charge it the same day you plan to use it or the day before uonewoju jeuonippy Additional Information 84 Taking care of the battery pack Always attach the terminal cover e Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used Keep the terminals clean e The camera adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty Check them before use and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary Storing the battery pack e If you do not use a battery pack for a period of more than a few months a
61. es KARACHI DENVER DACCA CHICAGO BANGKOK N Y New York Jo foo N o gt for foo ro H KONG Hong Kong CARACAS TOKYO RIO Rio de Janeiro SYDNEY FERNAN Fernando de Noronha SOLOMON Note AZORES e 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 s representative city and the camera s clock will automatically change to display the correct time for your destination Setting the clock gt D TIME SET DEC 1 1999 10 00 AM gt MENU 1 Put the camera in record pause mode 2 Open the menu and select D TIME SET e The year display starts to flash 3 Turn the menu dial up and down to change the year Press the dial in to move to another part of the display e Once you move from the year the next part of the display starts flashing 4 Set the month day hours and minutes in the same way 5 Press the MENU button when finished and to start the clock e The date can be set to any year between 1999 and 2020 e If you press the MENU button in the middle of setting the date and time the seconds are set to zero you leave the menu and the clock starts e If you press the menu dial in after setting the minutes you can set
62. es like a photograph The camera records the picture and sound to tape for approximately 6 seconds The exposure is automatically adjusted There are two PHOTO buttons to let you take still images from both gripping positions or you can take still pictures from the wireless controller You can take a still picture at any time during regular video recording or you can put the camcorder into record pause mode first then take a still picture 1 Set the camera to record or record pause mode 2 Press the photo button halfway or all the way If you are now in regular video recording mode press the button all the way down and the still picture will be taken immediately If you press the button halfway down PHOTO flashes at the bottom right of the display Exposure is locked the instant the photo button is pressed halfway down During autofocus flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera is ready to take the still picture To change the still picture before recording release the button select a new picture and then press down the PHOTO button lightly once more If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus p 93 the camera may not be able to focus and may continue to flash white in the display Press the PHOTO button down halfway and adjust the focus manually with the focus ring If you are using manual focus p 58
63. he LJ Easy Recording position Notes e The camcorder remembers your selection if you turn the standby lever to LOCK However it resets to the on setting if you slide the POWER switch to OFF e The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of camera shake e Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camera is mounted on a tripod sainjeaj jo eabuey ng ey Buisn 33 Selecting from the Menus Many of the camera s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display You must first pause recording before the functions in the menus can be changed There are two main menus 1 Camera menu when the camera is in record pause mode the POWER switch set to CAMERA and the standby lever set to STANDBY 2 VCR menu when the camera is in VCR mode the POWER switch is set to VCR Using the Full Range of Features 34 Camera menu CAM MENU Q Zebra pattern cecccccecssessecsessecsecseesseaseeees p 62 Digital effects csccsscsccscsssecessessessesers p 51 Q Digital ZOOM y cicsdscasesestcachevacisssecslamcsaahcet p 24 Handle top zoom control c ceseeee p 24 OO N21 Cee ee ee ee ee p 59 6 De Oeil eel cis ondes p 52 Q Camera sharpness cccscssecssessessecseeseeees p 60 eS ENOC LOSE Camera color phase eects p 61 CT PHASE R Wireless remote p 37 mo 3 a Wally lampenn anena p 38
64. he Tv mode shutter speed value or the Av mode aperture value starts to flash Notes e You cannot hide the displays when in LJ Easy Recording mode e If you slide the POWER switch to OFF the displays will be reset to appear Microphone attenuator Use the microphone attenuator if during recording or audio dubbing you need to lower the volume level or correct audio distortion of the input audio Monitor the level of the input sound with headphones and if necessary turn the attenuator on through the camera or VCR menu by selecting MIC ATT and setting it to ON Confirmation Warning beeps The camera s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by in the illustrations One beep sounds when you turn the power on A series of beeps also sound during the self timer countdown right before the camera s automatic shut off and upon any unusual condition of the camera Beeps are not recorded on the tape You can turn them OFF through the menu gt MENU I pecepeeeervon see p 34 Demonstration mode To see a demonstration of the camera s main features before loading the cassette go to the DEMO MODE option in the camera menu Select the ON setting and close the menu The demo also starts automatically if the power has been on for 5 minutes without a cassette loaded into the cassette compartment You can avoid this by turning the DEMO MODE to OFF through the camera menu To cancel the demo mode once it has begun press a ca
65. hen you turn the program selector to Av the current shutter speed is shown in the display Select your desired F number by turning the EXPOSURE dial e Under very bright conditions when you have set the F number to f 11 blurring of the image may occur Check the image in the display while setting the aperture Notes e The f 1 6 f 2 4 Av values are not available when you zoom in near the telephoto end e The Av values are reset if you turn the power off or change the recording program If you use the STANDBY lever however the camera remembers your chosen values Manual See also p 55 Select this program for total creative freedom when operating the camcorder You can set aperture and shutter speeds completely independently to give you M exactly the exposure you require There are 27 shutter speed settings between 1 60 and 1 15000 of a second 23 aperture values between f 1 6 and f 11 you can also close the iris and 5 gain values between OdB and 12dB Sand amp Snow Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the g J 4 SAND amp SNOW 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
66. light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Objects and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel uononponuj Introduction 19 Damage Requiring Service 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 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 adj
67. ly 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 1 Make sure the camera is in record pause mode 2 Press and release the record review button while you check the picture in the display e The camera rewinds the tape plays back the last few seconds and returns to record pause mode Note e Noise may appear on the screen during record search and record review sainjeaj jo eabuey ng ey Buisn 47 Using the Full Range of Features 48 Using the Various Recording Programs The camera provides you with a choice of seven recording programs They use different combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display with the exception of the AUTO Recording program whose mark is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds Notes e Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly e 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 the wrong lighting conditions Availability of functions in each recording program Easy Recordi
68. me now you should set the camera to daylight saving time You can do this at the same time you select your home time zone e After you set the date and time the date time and home time zone will be displayed for about four seconds each time you turn the power on e The camera automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and leap year Setting the time zone daylight saving time P MENU n zover sv v see p 34 1 Set the camera to record pause mode e PAUSE appears in the display ac 2 Open the menu and select T ZONE DST 3 2 a 3 Press the menu dial in o e The time zone display appears on the screen a e Your camcorder s time zone is factory preset to New York If you are at another time zone select g T your time zone first and daylight saving time DST setting if necessary 4 Move up or down the list of time zones by turning the menu dial Press the menu dial in H to select the option that represents your time zone e If you are now in daylight saving time select the time zone with the daylight saving time mark next to the area 5 Press the MENU button 39 Using the Full Range of Features 40 Time zone LONDON Time zone WELLGTN Wellington PARIS SAMOA CAIRO HONOLU Honolulu MOSCOW ANCHOR Anchorage DUBAI L A Los Angel
69. mera operation button such as the menu button or the zoom control turn off the power or load a cassette gt MENU DEMO MODE ON see p 34 MAIAJBAQ YOINO 23 Quick Overview 24 Zoom in OE 20x optical zoom Operate the zoom controls from either the side grip the camera handle or the wireless controller The camera s 20x zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene e Press the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide angle e Press it towards T to zoom in to telephoto You can control the speed of zooming from the side grip e Press the control slightly to zoom slowly e Press it farther to zoom more quickly The farther you press the zoom control the faster the zoom speed The T and W buttons on the wireless controller and the camera handle adjust the picture angle but not the zoom speed Set the handle top zoom control to one of three speeds Open the camera menu and select ZOOM HANDLE then set it to LOW MEDIUM or FAST The speed of the zoom control on the wireless controller cannot be adjusted 40x 100x digital zoom Turn the digital zoom on by choosing D ZOOM from the camera menu to magnify the camera s zoom range by up to 5x gt MENU gt D ZOOM 40x see p 34 The zoom control continues to work as usual You can freely zoom in and out between 1x and 40x or 1x and 100
70. n record pause mode e See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details 3 Turn the camera s POWER switch to VCR and load your recorded cassette Basic editing 1 Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want 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 want to copy appears on the screen 4 Pause the VCR at the end of the section you want to copy then stop playback on the camera 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until your edited recording is complete Note e The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original REMOTE terminal The REMOTE terminal allows you to connect the camera to equipment Some buttons on editing equipment may operate g differently from those on the camera V Notes e LANC is a trademark It stands for Local Application Control Bus System e We cannot guarantee the results when connecting to equipment not bearing the LANC symbol Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment DV terminal connections Digital video equipment fitted with this terminal lets you 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 e If another Canon digital video camcorder is connected the
71. n in the display s n e y jo uey ng ey Bursn 53 ee SSS S SS SD S i PE 2s 0 oL 5 o 2D Z ao 54 Setting the Self Timer START STANDBY LOCK 7STOP This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording Set the camera to record pause mode Press the self timer button on the body of the camera or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller e SELF T appears in the display e To have the subject monitor recording rotate the LCD panel 180 p 26 Press the start stop button e The camera starts to record after a 10 second countdown period or after two seconds when you use the wireless controller The time remaining counts down in the display e g 5 SEC e SELF T disappears from the display when recording begins e The tally lamp starts flashing Press the start stop button to end recording e After recording a still picture for about six seconds the camera automatically goes into record pause mode Notes Initially the tally lamp flashes once a second then just before recording it starts flashing more quickly for a few seconds before the camera starts to record If you have the beep turned on it sounds each time the tally lamp flashes before recording To cancel the self timer before the countdown has begun press the self timer button again To cancel the self timer once the countdown ha
72. n the illustrations Beeps sound to confirm your operations e g Turn the standby lever to STANDBY p 21 Your camcorder is supplied with the following accessories WL D73 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries SS 650 Shoulder Strap Lens cap Attached to camera BP 915 Battery Pack CA 910 Compact Power Adapter DC 905 DC Coupler S 150 S video Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable G D SS DVM E30 Digital Video Cassette Lens hood Introducing the GL1 Digital Video Manual Control GL1 conforms to the new digital video IN standard to give you outstanding picture quality It is fitted with a DV terminal for digital to digital dubbing IEEE 1394 standard L Series Fluorite 20x 100x Digital Zoom Lens From wide angle to 20x telephoto with unparalleled optical quality The digital zoom magnifies this by five times for even more dramatic results Fluorite incorporated into the lens produces images with high contrast true to life color 3 CCD System with Pixel Shift Technology Superb picture quality results from using a larger light capturing area for each pixel and fewer pixels to give higher sensitivity higher SN ratio and a greater dynamic range and then horizontally shifting the green CCD to ensure high image resolution In addition you can get stunningly clear still pictures from video action Frame Movie Mode During playba
73. nd of VCR e For example 7 A if you have a JVC VCR e Turn the menu dial to scan the numbers gt 7 A e Press the menu dial in to select the number corresponding your brand of VCR gt 7 A e Turn the menu dial to scan the letters TRANSMITTING DATA appears in the display each time you turn the menu dial e After you scan past the last letter for each number the number advances to the next number 2 If the setting is correct the VCR will start recording automatically e This will occur as long as the camera is pointing at the VCR s remote sensor while you change the setting 3 If the VCR does not start recording try the next setting e Turn the menu dial to 7 B in the above example e Try each setting in turn until the VCR starts to record 4 Depending on the brand of VCR the signals to start and pause recording may differ Once the VCR starts to record check that the setting is right Set the VCR to record pause again then press the camera s start stop button e The VCR should start to record for a few seconds and REC appears in the display and on the TV screen Then it will automatically pause and PAUSE appears in the display and on screen e During these REC PAUSE operations the VCR records a digital timer which you will use later for Cut In and Cut Out Adjustments For more accurate adjustments we recommend that you repeat pressing the start stop button to record a couple of times e If not then
74. ng Auto Tv Av Manual Sand amp Snow Spotlight shutter priority aperature priority Shutter speed A M A M A Iris A A M M A Gain A A A M A Exposure lock ee M 36 M adjustment AE Shift x M x x White balance A M Focus A M Image stabilizer ON M Digital effects x M Camera sharpness M and color phase 16 9 x M A Automatic M Manual x Not available Easy Recording The simplest way to use the camera is with the program selector set to the L position The camera will take care of focus exposure and other adjustments leaving you free to point and shoot 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 camera s manual functions Giving priority to shutter speed shutter priority Tv Use this program to select the shutter speed The camera automatically sets all other values necessary to give the correct exposure Tv When you turn the program selector to Tv the current shutter speed is shown in the display Select your desired shutter speed by turning the EXPOSURE dial toward for a slower shutter or for a faster shutter You can choose 9 shutter speeds between 1 60 and 1 15000 of a second When shooting outside on clear bright days the camera will often set a large F number to adjust the amount of light entering the camera
75. ns CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO The exclamation point within an equilateral NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER triangle is intended to alert the user to the SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING presence of important operating and maintenance TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12 In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder DM GL1A and all its accessories f 10 11 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed 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 Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous 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
76. ny remaining charge may cause damage to the battery pack and reduce usage time To prevent damage therefore aim to use a battery pack s complete charge before storage Charging the backup battery A rechargeable lithium battery installed into the camera unit allows the camera to remember settings such as the date and time even when the battery pack is disconnected It is automatically recharged when you attach a power source to the camcorder When you first use the camera bring the backup battery to full charge by connecting a power source to the camera for a full day about 24 hours You do not need to turn the camera on for charging to take place e If you use the camcorder regularly the backup battery will remain charged If it is stored however it slowly discharges and eventually in excess of 6 months from being fully charged there will be insufficient power to maintain the date and time In this case connect a power source to the camcorder reset the date and time p 39 and recharge the backup battery e If you discard this product dispose of the lithium backup battery separately to prevent pollution For further information contact your local Canon service center or dealer DANGER Treat the battery pack with care e Keep it away from fire or it might explode e Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures greater than 140 F 60 C Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather for exam
77. o lower the volume e A VOLUME bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume It disappears in four seconds e You can turn off the volume completely by pressing the button until OFF appears e You can also adjust the headphone volume separately from the built in speaker either during VCR mode or camera mode The volume level is the same regardless of mode e The levels you adjust for the built in speaker and headphones are memorized separately The camera remembers your levels even if you slide the POWER switch to OFF Notes e The speaker turns off when the camera is set to camera mode or when you use headphones e Sometimes the playback picture becomes rough with noise when the volume is turned up high If this happens turn down the volume 27 Quick Overview 28 aofia _ e888 ar S lt You can use the LCD screen or the viewfinder for instant on the spot playback The camera also plays back the sound track via the built in speaker p 27 e When you play back a tape you can close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up e When the LCD panel is closed you can monitor the playback using the viewfinder To play back your recordings on a TV see p 30 To use the wireless controller see p 36 Note e 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 Attach
78. odes and an off setting The wireless controller and the camera have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible ZOOM The wireless controller and the camera have been preset to mode 1 If you change the mode on the camera be sure to change the mode on the wireless controller to the same mode GJ1 Mode 1 gt eae PWL REMOTE G1 G 2 Mode 2 OFF i Sensor off To turn the remote sensor off 1 Open either the camera or the VCR menu and select WL REMOTE 2 Choose OFF D and close the menu D appears in the display To change the mode on the camera 1 Open either the camera or the VCR menu and select WL REMOTE 2 Choose 1 mode 1 or C 2 mode 2 and close the menu e The selected mode will appear on the display for four seconds ng ey Buisn on the wireless controller p Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller a Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 or the ZOOM T button for Q mode 2 Continue to press simultaneously for over two seconds a Be sure to set the wireless controller to the same mode as the camera 7 To confirm the mode settings for the camera and the wireless controller follow the following steps Notes If your wireless controller isn t working make sure the camera and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode Check the mode the camera is set to by pushing any button other than
79. of the input sound with headphones and if necessary turn the attenuator on through the menu by selecting LINE ATT or MIC ATT and setting it to ON e When you add sound using the built in microphone make sure not to connect any cables to the MIC terminal e To use your TV to monitor video connect the S video terminal and the A V terminal to your TV You can monitor the sound with headphones OFF CAMERA f VCR P MENU AUDIO DUB AUDIO IN see p 34 Load your recorded tape into the camcorder Slide the POWER switch to VCR Open the VCR menu select AUDIO DUB Select AUDIO IN or MIC IN with the menu dial and close the menu Set the tape to the point where you want to start audio dubbing e You can use the lt lt gt gt gt H and M buttons or special playback functions just as when in playback mode nan Aa WwW NH 6 Press the pause button e The camera becomes set to playback pause mode 7 Press AUDIO DUB on the wireless controller e AUDIO DUB and SII appear on the display 8 Press the pause button and start play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN e Audio dubbing starts e If MIC IN direct your voice into the microphone e Sll changes to 9 When you get to the point where you want to stop dubbing press the stop button and then stop play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN e Audio dubbing stops and AUDIO DUB disappears from the display e The camera returns to
80. on p 29 STOP W button p 28 A V INSERT button p 79 SLOW I gt button p 29 REMOTE SET button p 37 REW lt 4 button p 28 4All button p 29 PAUSE Ill button p 28 11 The GL1 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area BP 900 Series Battery Pack Stereo Microphone Available commercially D VL 10Li Battery Video Light MB 100 Microphone Boom 220EX Speedlite 380EX Speedlite WL D73 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette e SS 650 Shoulder Strap DC 905 DC Coupler BP 900 Series Battery Pack W Quick Overview 550EX Speedlite 12 WD 58 Wide converter Available soon Full Video Head Cleaning Cassette OTEA c CaF CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder Available soon S 150 S video Cable o c8 E b Co CB 900 Car Battery Adapter CA 910 Compact Power Adapter C BP 900 Series Battery Pack a TV STV 250N Stereo Video Cable VCR cpt lt CV 150F DV Cable Digital Device HC 4000 System Case FR 100 Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer dealer for genuine Canon video accessories You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Informati
81. on Center Battery Packs Extra batteries for use with the GL1 When you use the optional BP 930R without the CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder the remaining time indicator appears showing you how many minutes you can continue to record before the battery is exhausted see p 83 Battery pack Maximum recording Time required for using viewfinder using LCD screen full charge BP 914 optional 1 hr 55 min 2 hrs 10 min BP 915 supplied 1 hr 5 min 1 hr 2 hrs 10 min BP 930 optional 2 hrs 15 min 2 hrs 10 min 3 hrs 30 min BP 930R optional 2 hrs 10 min 2 hrs 5 min 3 hrs 20 min BP 941 optional 3 hrs 5 min 2 hrs 55 min 4 hrs 10 min When you attach two battery packs to the CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder the maximum recording time will be almost doubled Battery pack Playback time using the LCD screen BP 914 1 hr 25 min BP 915 1 hr 35 min BP 930 3 hrs 10 min BP 930R 2 hrs 55 min BP 941 4 hrs 15 min These figures show how long you can view playback with the LCD after attaching a fully charged battery pack Playback time will be shortened at low temperatures CB 900 Car Battery Adapter Power your camera or recharge battery packs on the move The car battery adapter plugs into your car s cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12 24 V DC negative ground battery WD 58 Wide converter This lens decreases focal length by
82. onal ACCeSSOTIES 000 0 eee eee eeeeeeeeeetseeteeeees 13 Attaching the Lens Hood ou eeeeeeseeeeeeees 15 Powering the GLI scsscsecesecscsossessesessssessesevevoee s 16 Loading a Cassette sericis 19 Basic RECORDING ci ccicescsssessstessnceasctorsciavecsaceebuierse 21 ZOOUMNG 3 cece EOE EEEE EOR E EES 24 Using the LCD Sereen s iisoerecrrciersirte seiss 25 Playing Back a Cassette ssiisssieerssrs essees 28 Connections for Playback on a TV Screen 30 Tips for Making Better Videos eee 31 Using the Full Range of Features General Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off 33 Selecting from the Menus ceeeeeeseeseeeeees 34 Using the Wireless Controller Tally Lamp 36 For Recording Setting the Date and Time eee 39 Using the ND Filter 1 cssscssassesesessessaresbbsecoecesonee 42 Taking Still Pictures Photo Mode cee 43 Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optional insiriscia 45 Choosing the Movie Mode Normal Frame 46 Searching and Reviewing While Recording 47 Using the Various Recording Programs 48 Wesing Digital BACCts ss cscseectietereeaoay end 31 Audio RECONUING iseer pennn 53 Setting the Self Timer eseseesseeseeeseeereee 54 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
83. oom 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 e To resume autofocus press the FOCUS A M button again Notes e The picture in the LCD screen may appear out of focus when shooting in dark conditions e When zooming during manual focus zoom out wide only 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 e If you slide the POWER switch to OFF or the standby lever to LOCK the camcorder resets to auto focus 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 1 Turn the program selector to the Auto Tv or Av recording program 2 Open the camera menu and select AE SHIFT 3 Turn the menu dial to choose your desired level e Levels are from 2 to 2 in 0 25 intervals excluding 1 75 and 1 75 e The higher the setting the brighter the image 4 Close the menu Note e AE shift does not function in the Easy Manual Sand amp Snow or Spotlight Recording programs sainjeaj jo eabuey 59 ng ey Buisn Using the Full Range of Features 60 Adjusting Camera Sharpness Change the sharpness lev
84. ording program e If you play back a recording made for 16 9 on a normal TV screen the image will appear to be vertically squashed compressed Audio Recording Selecting the audio mode The GL1 can record sound in two audio modes e 16 bit 48 kHz 2 channel for the highest sound quality e 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 P MENU gt AUDIO MODE 12bit see p 34 1 To switch the mode open the camera or VCR menu and select AUDIO MODE 2 Select a mode and close the menu e The name of your chosen mode is displayed for 4 seconds Note e For audio output details including how to play back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2 see page 86 Wind screen The camera has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track Make sure it s off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible Use the wind screen when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings The wind screen does not operate with an external microphone The WIND SCREEN menu options disappear when an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal P MENU gt WIND SCREEN OFF see p 34 1 Open the camera or VCR menu and point the arrow at WIND SCREEN 2 Select the ON setting and close the menu e WS N is show
85. oupled device 270 000 pixels 250 000 effective pixels Tape format Videocassettes bearing the IN mark Tape speed SP 3 4 ips 18 81 mm s LP 1 2 ips 12 56 mm s Maximum recording time SP 80 minutes with an 80 min cassette LP 120 minutes with an 80 min cassette Fast forward rewind time Approx 2 min 50 sec with a 60 min cassette Lens F 1 6 2 9 20x power zoom 4 2 84 mm Focusing system TTL autofocus manual focusing possible Minimum focusing distance 3 s inch 10 mm on maximum wide angle telephoto end 3 ft 4 in 1 m Maximum shutter speed 1 15 000 sec Minimum illumination 6 1x using the auto program Recommended illumination More than 100 Ix Filter diameter 58 mm Viewfinder 0 55 inch color LCD approx 180 000 pixels LCD screen 2 5 in measured diagonally 6 4 cm 122 000 pixels approx Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone DV Terminal Special 4 pin connector conforms to IEEE 1394 Output level Video terminal 3 5 mm 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced S video terminal 4 pin mini DIN 1 Vp p Y signal 0 286 Vp p C signal Audio terminal 3 5 mm 4 dBm 47 kQ load 3 kQ or less unbalanced Input level Audio terminal 3 5 mm L R 0 dBV 47 KQ LINE ATT unbalanced 10 dBV 47 KQ LINE unbalanced Microphone terminal 3 5 mm stereo mini jack 55 dBV with 600 Q mic MIC 600 Q 35 dBV with 600 Q mic MIC ATT 600 Q Operating temperature range 32 104
86. ple e Do not try to disassemble or modify it e Do not drop or knock it e Do not get it wet uonewoju jeuonippy 85 Additional Information 86 Setting the Audio Mix OFF CAMERA VCR MIX AUDIO J BALANCE MONITOR ST 1 sT 2 o eo When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12 bit mode you can set the audio output to play stereo 1 the original sound stereo 2 any new sound dubbed to the tape after recording or mix the balance between the two Audio from the 16 bit mode only contains stereo 1 sound and so you cannot do not need to select the audio mix The same is true for the 12 bit stereo 1 mode unless new sound has been added post recording You can choose the output using the wireless controller only 1 Set the camera to VCR mode 2 Choose the output e Press AUDIO MONITOR on the wireless controller e Four settings appear as you push the button STEREO for just stereo 1 STEREO for just stereo 2 MIX FIXED for an equal mix of stereo 1 and 2 MIX VARI mix variable for when you want to mix the balance between stereo 1 and 2 e To simply choose STEREO1 STEREO2 or MIX FIXED make sure your choice appears on the display e If you choose MIX VARI you can go on to mix the balance e Use the ST 1 ST 2 keys to mix the balance A bar showing the mix appears on the screen for four seconds Notes e When you have chosen the output
87. pon or against them Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product 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 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Fig 1 ANTENNA LEAD IN GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE d 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 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
88. rarily If random letters appear in the display or if normal operation is interrupted remove and then replace the power source If the camera still does not operate properly press the RESET button on the camera body behind the LCD panel p 8 using the tip of a ball point pen or similar Camera functions return to their default settings Remove the cable and then reconnect it or turn the power off and back on again This is not a malfunction Liquid Crystal Viewfinders use extremely high precision technology but there will be pixels which do not light up or which are continuously lit This is not an error and will not affect the recording About the CCD Due to the construction of the CCD in low light recording small specks of light may become visible in the viewfinder In such cases increase the shutter speed reduce the gain or use an additional light source such as a video light Screen Displays To display the date and time on a connected TV press the wireless controller s DATA CODE button when the camera is in VCR mode with a tape loaded See p 65 also Press the wireless controller s TV SCREEN button to see or hide the other displays on the TV screen The displays appear white on screen They will not be added to any recordings you make with the camera You can also display or hide for a clear screen while recording the displays through TV SCREEN in the camera menu For instructions on how to hook
89. re copyright protected If you try to play back such a cassette COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears in the display for a few seconds and then the camera 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 Bunipy Editing 76 Recording from a VCR TV or Other Camcorder Analog Line in You can record a TV program or a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder digital camcorders see p 75 onto a tape in the GL1 if the TV or other device has audio video outputs e If an anomalous signal is sent from the TV or 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 e You may not be able to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal e The GL1 cannot record or play back tapes with closed captioning OUTPUT S 150 S video Cable _ gt lt 5 m e STV 250N Stereo Video Cable gt gt gt iz E OUTPUT e STV 250N Stereo Video Cable oO L I ayy aN gt 0
90. s 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 turn the EXPOSURE dial downwards to a minimum of 11 This may be necessary if the background is very dark or if the subject is spotlit sainjeaj jo eabuey ling ay Husn 57 ee SSS SSS T i re 2s 0 Bie 5 o 2D o 58 Adjusting the Focus The camera can focus automatically All you have to do is point it 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 page 93 Also if you attach a filter other than UV or ND the autofocus may not work as effectively Temporary focus override You can adjust the focus temporarily without turning autofocus off Turn the lens s focus ring counterclockwise to set the focus farther away from the camcorder or clockwise to set the focus C closer to the camcorder Autofocus will resume as soon as you take your hand away from the focusing ring This is convenient when shooting through glass ATALANTA E ax Manual focus 1 Turn the program selector to any recording program other than L Easy Recording program 2 Push the FOCUS A M button so that MF appears in the display 3 Using the zoom lever z
91. s begun press start stop or the self timer button on the wireless controller or the body of the camera When taking a still photo set the self timer and press a PHOTO button on the camera body or the wireless controller The camera automatically adjusts the focus two seconds before the countdown is complete The mark flashes white then turns green after the focus and exposure are set If you are using the wireless controller the mark starts flashing immediately after you press the photo button The camcorder takes the picture for approximately six seconds Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 Turn the program selector to the Manual recording program shutter 2 Press the EXPOSURE dial in speed e An arrow appears next to the shutter speed value 3 Turn the EXPOSURE dial to increase or decrease the shutter speed e You can choose 27 shutter speeds between no 1 60 and 1 15000 of a second display e See About the shutter speed p 56 ee 4 Press the EXPOSURE dial in again e The arrow moves next to the F number 5 Turn the EXPOSURE dial to open or close the iris e Choose among 23 F numbers between f 1 6 and f 11 and CLOSE to shut the iris completely e See About the iris p 56 6 Press the EXPOSURE dial in once more e The arrow moves next to the gain value 7 Turn the EXPOSURE dial to increase or decrease the gain e Set the gain to OdB 3dB 6dB 9dB or 12dB e See About the gain
92. s shoulder strap do not obstruct the signals 3 Make sure that the VCR is in record pause mode 4 Make sure that all other video equipment is turned off to avoid accidental recording Bunipy Editing 70 Using the Dubbing Function for the First Time When you use the dubbing function for the first time or with a REC SET UP AYSEL SETSET different VCR you should set your camcorder to send the eg MENUCLOSE correct remote control signals to your VCR gt RECORDER i i f CUT IN_ADJ gt 0 00 The camera will not forget this setting unless you change it Do CUT OUT ADJ 0 00 not alter it again unless you change VCR Preparations amp setting up 1 Make sure that the camera and VCR are set up as in Preparing for Dubbing p 69 and Setting the camera to control your VCR p 69 2 Open the VCR menu and select REC SET UP e This takes you to the REC SET UP menu e It is easiest to view the menu on the TV screen 3 Point the arrow to RECORDER and push the menu dial e You are now unable to use the wireless controller appears in the display Setting RECORDER Use the chart on the next page to find the RECORDER settings for your brand of VCR Make sure the camcorder s infra red control signals can reach the VCR and the VCR is in record pause mode Ready to record and on pause 1 Set RECORDER to the first setting for your bra
93. sen any other effect it will take effect on the screen 6 Press the start stop button to start stop recording e If you have chosen FADE T the scene fades in from black together with the sound and FADE T starts to flash again in the display e If you wish to use the fade trigger again press the D E ON OFF button If not you can select a different digital effect or turn the digital effects off completely through D EFFECT in the camera menu WN Notes e You cannot use fade trigger while taking a still picture e You cannot select a different digital effect while the fade trigger is still turned on e You can turn the fade trigger off before you use it by pressing the D E ON OFF button again e You are unable to use digital effects in the Easy Recording program The camcorder will remember your D E ON OFF button setting even if you change the program selector to any program other than Easy Recording If you slide the POWER switch to OFF or turn the standby lever to LOCK digital effects will be turned off 16 9 Widescreen TV recording Produces images in the 16 9 format for playback on widescreen TVs P MENU PLG Qeevevene OFF see p 34 1 Select 16 9 from the camera menu and turn the effect ON OFF 2 Press the MENU button once more to close the menu Notes e 16 9 is shown in the display when you switch the 16 9 effect on e You cannot use the 16 9 digital effect with the Easy Rec
94. ses 88 Mammten ane eectecsecseevettsec scsaestevcteaus ch acsncteeieseveys 89 Troubleshooting cee eececeeeeeeeeeeereeseeeeesaes 92 Sereen IDISPlAYS noeros ionan ege Es 95 SPE CHICALIONS miorre orn aea as aE EEE ENEE 99 Eata LES E E ET dh sestasbaadvesie 100 Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model Name GL1 Serial No uononponuj Introduction 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 Getting started J To get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first before moving on to use its full range of features For quick reference in addition to the contents and index please refer to e Finding Your Way Around the GLI p 8 e Screen Displays p 95 e Troubleshooting in case you run into any problems p 92 Note that 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 The camera s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by i
95. splay viewfinder p 82 or LCD screen p 25 e Adjust the viewfinder or the LCD screen You may also want to charge the backup battery p 84 in order to set the date and time display p 39 To set the movie mode refer to p 46 To record 1 Press down and slide the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Turn the standby lever to STANDBY e The confirmation beep sounds e The camera power indicator lights up red and PAUSE appears in the display the camera is now in record pause mode e The camera will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about five minutes To return to record pause mode turn the standby lever to LOCK and back to STANDBY or slide the POWER switch off and back on 3 Turn the program selector to L Easy Recording mode e This selects the camera s Easy Recording program It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments see p 48 MAIAJBAQ YOINO 4 Press the start stop button to begin recording e There are two start stop buttons to give you control from both gripping positions e The tally lamp flashes rapidly and REC appears in the display 5 Press the start stop button again to pause recording e The camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display e You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start stop button Using the STANDBY lever As long as the POWER switch is set to
96. t swing the camera around when carrying it by the handle knocking the camera against things may cause it to malfunction Do not disassemble the camera e This is very dangerous as there is a risk of electric shock if the camera does not function properly take it to qualified service personnel Storage If you do not intend to use the camera for some time turn the POWER switch to OFF and store it in an area which is free of dust and moisture and where the temperature is no higher than 86 F 30 C After storage check each part and function of your camera to make sure everything is still working properly Note e These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes uonewoju jeuonippy 89 Additional Information 90 Maintenance LCD e Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available glass cleaner e Where there is a big change in temperature moisture may form on the surface of the screen Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth e At low temperatures the display may appear to be much darker than usual This is not a fault and as the screen warms up the display will return to normal Camera body and lens e Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camera body or lens Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Video heads e When mosaic like noise appears on the playback picture the video heads may be dirty When the video heads are badly contamin
97. te for Flash Photography optional For SLR style flash photography attach a Canon Speedlite 220EX 380EX or 550EX to the camcorder s accessory shoe Attach the Speedlite 380EX and 550EX with their locking collars as in the illustration Attach the Speedlite 220EX with its hot shoe lock release Set the camera to record pause mode Turn on the Speedlite using its main switch and wait for it to charge When you press the PHOTO button halfway down the camera sets the autofocus and the zoom is locked Pressing the PHOTO button fully down releases a pre exposure flash that sets the flash intensity exposure and white balance The main flash is then sent out e In dark recording situations during autofocus a supplementary light beam is sent out by the Speedlite for approx eight seconds to illuminate the subject while you hold the camera s PHOTO button halfway down Flash Charging While the Speedlite is charging a white 4 flashes in the display When the Speedlite is fully charged a green 4 lights up constantly in the display e Although it is possible to record a still image while the Speedlite is still charging the flash will not go off In addition the Speedlite cannot charge while you are holding the PHOTO button halfway down e 4 disappears from the display while the camera records the still picture e If the 4 mark does not appear in the display when you turn the Speedlite on make sure that the Speedlite unit is slid full
98. terference 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Important Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within i an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user eK SO NOT OPEN 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 perso
99. the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller The camera s mode appears in purple for about four seconds Set the wireless controller s mode accordingly by pressing the aforementioned button combinations If the wireless controller still doesn t work change the batteries The mode the camera is set to also appears for four seconds when you turn the power on 37 Using the Full Range of Features 38 Turning off the tally lamp The tally lamp lets you know that the camera 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 P MENU sray caup on see p 34 1 Open the camera menu and point the arrow at TALLY LAMP 2 Select the OFF setting and close the menu e The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording but it will still light up when the camera receives a signal from the wireless controller Setting the Date and Time E The date and or time display forms part of the data code You can choose to display or hide it during playback see p 65 Set the date and time display when you first start using your camera Charge the backup battery for a full day approx 24 hours before you begin see p 84 e Before you start setting the date and time select your home time zone from the menu e If you are on daylight saving ti
100. the camera up to your TV see p 30 If you slide the POWER switch to OFF while in VCR mode the DATA CODE and TV SCREEN will reset to show a clear screen Ht indicates a flashing display Turning off the LCD screen displays You can turn off the displays to give you a clear screen for playback Set the camera to VCR mode open the VCR menu page 34 and choose the DISPLAYS option Set the displays to OFF lt PLAYBK gt and then close the menu e The LCD screen will now be completely blank but the camera will continue to show warning caution displays when necessary Record pause mode p 21 Recording p 21 Shows how much battery power remains p 83 The battery pack is exhausted p 83 No cassette is loaded or it is set for erasure prevention p 19 20 Remaining tape Green more than 5 min Yellow less than 5 min Red final few secs finally it tells you when you have completely run out of tape The camera is ejecting the tape p 19 Tast P ca5min EEND EJECT The safety mechanism is activated Unload the cassette and turn the camera off Turn it on again and reload the cassette Recording mode p 22 Playback is stopped p 28 Normal playback p 28 Fast forward p 28 Rewind p 28 Fast forward playback p 28 Rewind playback p 28 Frame advance playback p 29 EJECT STOP FFD 4
101. the date and time again from the start Setting the display style E Select whether you want the date the time or both to show up on your data code display p 66 P MENU gt D TIME SEL DATE amp TIME see p 34 1 Turn the POWER switch to VCR 2 Open the menu and select D TIME SEL 3 Choose between DATE TIME and DATE amp TIME 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu 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 show in the display but the time zone disappears in about four seconds It is not recorded onto your tape gt MENU soit pisptay oFF see p 34 1 Put the camera in record pause mode 2 Open the menu and select D T DISPLAY 3 Select ON and close the menu Six second auto date E u E The six second auto date appears for six seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being e recorded at 12 00 midnight It also appears for six seconds when you start playback and have the data ae code turned off The six second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indicated a a 23 T P MENU gt 6SEC DATE OFF g a see p 34 eE 0 You can turn the six second auto date on 1 Turn the POWER switch to VCR 2 Open the menu and select 6SEC DATE 3 Select ON and close the menu Note e When 6S
102. tings even if you slide the POWER switch to OFF sainjeaj jo eabuey ng ey Buisn 35 ee SS SaaS 8 i PE 2s 0 Bie 5 o 20 Z a o 36 Using the Wireless Controller Tally Lamp The supplied wireless controller can operate the camera from a distance of up to 16 feet 5 m Point it at the camera s remote sensor while you press the buttons The tally lamp lights up to let you know that the camera is in range and responding to your commands There are six functions which can only be operated using the wireless controller e Special playback p 29 e Photo date search p 67 e Zero set memory p 68 e Audio mix p 86 e A V insert p 78 e Audio dubbing p 80 Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries following the and markings Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries cs Notes e When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors the effective range will be less e The camera may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at extremely close range e Do not leave the controller exposed to direct sunlight or in hot or humid places e When the batteries run out replace them both together e Make sure the shoulder strap does not obstruct the remote sensor Setting the remote sensor mode To prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby there are two remote sensor m
103. tor eee p 80 AD My ModE os Seen cate enn Sioneusl p 53 QB Confirmation beeps cccccecsecsecseeseeseeees p 23 Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function You can also close the LCD panel with its screen facing up when you select items from the menus 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu 2 Turn the menu dial up or down to move the arrow up or down the display 3 Press the menu dial in to select your chosen option from the menu e Your selected option remains on the screen and all other options are removed 4 Turn the menu dial up or down to choose its setting 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu Notes You can only see eight options on the screen at one time Pointers at the top bottom of the screen indicate that there are more options that you can scroll through Unavailable functions appear in purple Factors such as recording program determine which functions are available You may often find it convenient to use the wireless controller to move around the menus Press its MENU button to enter leave the menu and use the arrow keys in place of turning the menu dial Push the SET button to select Pushing 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 using the wireless controller s TV SCREEN button See p 30 for TV hookup instructions The camcorder will remember your chosen menu set
104. tuation In some cases you will get better results by setting the white balance yourself or using one of the two preset modes Indoor Mode e Under halogen or studio video lighting e Subject is of one dominant color e Close ups Outdoor mode e In daylight especially for close ups and where the subject is of one dominant color Setting the white balance 1 Turn the program selector to any recording program except the L Easy Recording program 2 a For auto white balance indoor lighting or outdoor lighting press the WHITE BALANCE SELECT button e appears in the display when you set the white balance to the indoor outdoor modes b To set the white balance manually Point the camera at a white object such as a sheet of paper and zoom in until it fills the display 2 Press the WHITE BALANCE SELECT button e appears in the display Press the WHITE BALANCE set button e flashes quickly in the display and then remains lit to show that the camera has set the white balance 2S e Depending on the light source the flashing may at times change to a slower speed rather a 2 than remaining lit The result will remain better than with the auto setting and you can H continue recording on DE Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting b Subjects with one dominant color such as sky sea or forest p Close ups RA In rapi
105. tures or days PHOTO SEARCH DATE SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the Kk or gt mark and number to search through The date also appears during date search When the camcorder locates the indicated date or still picture it enters playback or still playback mode Notes e Press ll stop to stop mid search If you begin a search very close to the start of a recorded still picture during photo search the camera may skip straight past it When you have set the area for the World Clock date search also looks for the change in date based on the adjusted time A date area cannot be identified if the total recording time on that day area was less than one minute Date search playback may start just 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 ng ey Buisn sainjeaj jo eabuey 67 es SSS Sy s8 i PE 2s 0 Bie 6 o 2D oO 68 Returning to a Pre Marked Position OFF CAMERA J VCR REC gem o L PAUSE Setecr lea gt AA REWG PLAYR FF b gt AUDIO DUB lt i1 STOPE I1 gt V INSERT PAUSEI SLOWI gt x2 Ci Use the wireless controller to go back to a pre determined point on a tape following playback 1 Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller at a point you want to return to later e The time co
106. ubbing p 81 Microphone attenuator p 23 31 80 Line audio attenuator p 80 Audio input p 81 Microphone input p 81 DV input p 75 Condensation warning p 91 VOLUME o VOLUME BRIGHT y 08 STEREO1 STEREO2 MIX FIXED MIX VARI 1 a ST 1 ST 2 AIV INSERT AUDIO DUB MIC ATT LINE ATT AUDIO IN MIC IN DV IN ch uonewoju jeuonippy 97 Additional 98 Information Time Code This records counter information including hour minute second and frame number on a special data code area on the tape itself It is reset automatically when a new tape is loaded In camera mode the frame number doesn t appear in the display Recording reminder When you start recording the camera counts from OSEC to 10SEC Shots which are shorter than 10 seconds may be difficult to edit later On the other hand if you are not planning to edit the recording remember that a shot which does not contain action should generally last no longer than 10 seconds Caution phrases The camera displays various caution phrases they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing Appears each time you turn the power on until you set the date and time p 39 SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME Appears when the battery pack is exhausted p 83 CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK Appears when the tape has re
107. uct or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time please check all functions with the instruction book before using it ew0 u jeuonippy uol 103 Canon CANON INC U S A CANADA MEXICO CENTRO Y SURAMERICA ASIA PUB DIM 312A CANON U S A INC NEW JERSEY OFFICE 100 Jamesburg Road Jamesburg NJ 08831 USA CANON U S A INC CHICAGO OFFICE 100 Park Blvd Itasca IL 60143 USA CANON U S A INC LOS ANGELES OFFICE 15955 Alton Parkway Irvine CA 92718 USA CANON U S A INC HONOLULU OFFICE 1020 Auahi Street Bldg 8 Honolulu HI 96814 USA If you have any questions call the Canon U S A Information Center toll free at 1 800 828 4040 U S A only CANON CANADA INC NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga Ontario L5T 1P7 CANON CANADA INC CALGARY 2828 16th Street N E Calgary Alberta T2E 7K7 CANON CANADA INC MONTREAL 5990 C te de Liesse Quebec H4T 1V7 If you have any questions call the Canon Canada Information Center toll free at 1 800 828 4040 Canada only Si vous avez des questions veuillez t l phoner sans frais au Canada 1 800 828 4040 Canada seulement CANON MEXICANA S DE R L DE C V Periferico Sur No 4124 Col Ex Rancho de Anzaldo C P 01900 M xico D F M xico CANON LATIN AMERICA INC 6505
108. uring some of the VCR modes e There s no audio during special playback M IM AQO JINO 29 Quick Overview 30 Connections for Playback on a TV Screen You can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings You will need to attach a power source to the camera see p 16 See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details If your TV or VCR has an S video input terminal S 150 S video Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable e Use the S 150 S video Cable to connect the S video terminal 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 e Set the TV VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO e If you are connecting the camera to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE If your TV or VCR has audio video input terminals rd 6 y fete 4 bad STV 250N Stereo Video Cable e Connect the camera 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 V
109. ustment 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 20 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 ine 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 Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Introduction Important Usage Instructions eee 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon eee 6 Quick Overview Introducing th GLI accssiesescssicsemiaiediienctveeh 7 Finding Your Way Around the GLI oe 8 The GLI System Diagram 00 eee 12 Opti
110. utton 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 lt 4U1 button repeatedly during playback pause Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse Slow Forward Playback Sire gt gt I TENS REWGS PLAY FEE O DOD O lt STOPE 1 PAUSE II SLOW I gt 2 To play back at about 1 5 normal speed press the SLOW J gt button during normal playback Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback e The camera automatically returns to playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback Slow Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at about 1 5 normal speed press the lt QI button and then the SLOW I gt button during normal playback Press PLAY gt to return to normal playback e The camera automatically returns to x1 reverse playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed press the lt QI button during normal forward playback Press the PLAY button to return to normal forward playback Forward x2 Playback Press the x2 button during normal playback Press the PLAY gt button to return to normal playback Reverse x2 Playback Press the lt 4II button and then the x2 button during normal playback Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback Notes e Mosaic like noise appears on the screen d
111. very time you return to that point the camera will cancel its dubbing and enter playback pause mode and the VCR will enter record pause mode Note e To cancel during dubbing push Hf on the body of the camera Cut In and Cut Out Adjustments Setting the Cut In and Cut Out Adjustments The point where a scene starts is called the cut in point and the point where it ends is called the cut out point Some VCR models take a second or more to actually start recording after they receive the command signal If this happens you could lose the beginning of the scene CUT IN ADJ prevents this by sending the command a little early Similarly some models take some time to react to the command to stop recording Some models also rewind slightly after they stop You could therefore record more than you wanted or lose the end of the scene CUT OUT ADJ prevents this by sending the command a little early or late If you have these problems with your VCR reset these adjustments Use the REC SET UP menu to set the cut in and cut out adjustments gt MENU PCUT IN ADJ 0 00 see p 70 CUT OUT ADJ 0 00 1 Open the REC SET UP menu and point the arrow at CUT IN ADJ e Point it at CUT OUT ADJ to set the cut out adjustment 2 Adjust the setting e CUT IN ADJ can be set up to five seconds early 5 00 to 0 00 e CUT OUT ADJ can be set from one second early to five seconds late 1 00
112. vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft When Making Manual Adjustments Manual Exposure Adjustment eee 55 Adjusting the Focus wo ee ceeeeeceeeeeseseeneenees 58 Using AB SWIG 22 5 h sccesse sssaicaetssdossetnersencsserseoouars 59 Adjusting Camera Sharpness 0 0 ee eeeeeeeeees 60 Adjusting Color Phase isisessessssiovereseeneceeresraness 61 Using the Zebra Patter i ccsiincckncininc 62 Adjusting the White Balance oo ee 63 For Playback Displaying Data Code iersesiesans ienai 65 Searching the Tape Photo Search Date Search cscsecc ssce sesnesssceies ste cevescsecociaceesaeces 67 Returning to a Pre Marked Position 0 68 Editing The Dubbing Function sisi sscsieensiieiioueis 69 Using the Dubbing Function for the First TIME oecsssadsoss toseeisesstaarsartecepsceducrseedsaneasencsy 70 Cut In and Cut Out Adjustments oe 73 Simple Editing to a VCR siisiresissssiossesisuessoseisiness 74 Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment 1 Recording from a VCR TV or Other Camcorder Analog Line in 00 eeeeeeeeee 76 Recording Over Existing Scenes A V Insert Editing ssisinssnsenene sesei 78 Audio Dubbing siipeen n 80 Additional Information Preparing the Camerae 82 Notes on Using the Batteries ee 83 Setting the Audio MiX wo eee eeeeeceeeeeeeeeee 86 Camera Holding Styles assi
113. with the screen facing outwards Notes e Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel Do not hold the camera 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 camera Always fully close the LCD panel when it s not in use Be careful not to leave the LCD viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or in 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 are also able to adjust the brightness of the screen see Adjusting the LCD screen p 26 M M JINO 25 Quick Overview 26 Adjusting the LCD screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the level with the LCD BRIGHT buttons A bar showing the level appears in the display and disappears after 4 seconds e Press the button to make the display brighter e Press the button to make the display darker Notes e The camera will remember your brightness setting even if you slide the POWER switch to OFF e The brightness of the LCD does not effect that of the recorded images or the viewfinder About the LCD Screen The LCD screen built into this
114. x magnification the camera automatically switches between optical zooming up to 20x and digital zooming 20x to 100x Notes e When zooming as a rule keep at least one meter 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 8 in 1 cm e Image resolution decreases the further you zoom towards 100x in digital zoom range e When the digital zoom is set to 40x the zoom indicator extends light blue When the digital zoom is set to 100x zoom the zoom indicator extends again a darker blue Using the LCD Screen Open the LCD screen Push the LCD panel open button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camera 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 camera 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 this axis If you rotate the panel backwards around to 180 you can allow the subject to monitor the shot in 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 camera
115. y tighten the locking screw e 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 MAIAIBAQ YOINO 15 Quick Overview 16 Powering the GL1 Before operating your camera you will need to use the power adapter to provide power from an AC outlet or charge a battery pack Notes e The power adapter converts current from a household power socket 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz to the DC current used by your camera e 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 Connecting the camera to an AC outlet J Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to provide your camera with instant power from an AC outlet 1 Attach the DC coupler to the camera e Extend the viewfinder and rotate it upwards e Align the edge of the DC coupler with the line on the camera e Slide the coupler down in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place 2 Connect the DC coupler to the adapter Plug the adapter into an AC outlet 4 Detach the DC coupler after use e Press and hold the BATTERY RELEASE button while you slide the coupler up e Always turn the camera off and raise the viewfinder before removing the power source w Charging and attaching the battery pack Your b
116. y 1 5 times To switch to LP mode select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu select LP and then close the menu for instructions on how to use the menus refer to page 35 MENU pce voes see p 34 Notes e 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 camera to SP mode e 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 e When the camera is set to LP mode pausing between recordings may produce mosaic like noise e A tape recorded in LP mode on another camcorder may produce mosaic like noise when played back on this camcorder and vice versa Turning the camera recording displays ON OFF You can show hide non essential camera recording displays by pressing the DISPLAY DATA CODE button You cannot hide the following e Recording displays REC PAUSE etc e Remaining battery power flash information display e Caution phrases CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED etc DISPLAY IDATA CODE Even if you have the displays hidden all displays will appear for 4 seconds if you operate any of the recording functions All displays will appear for 8 seconds if ND ON ND OFF t
117. y onto the accessory shoe Notes For full details of how to use the Speedlite refer to its instruction manual If you use the Speedlite in the shutter priority Tv mode you can choose any shutter speed between 1 60 and 1 1000 In the aperture priority Av you can choose any F number but an F number of less than f 5 6 gives the best results You cannot use the Speedlite with the Manual recording program Exposure Lock 4 goes out if you press the EXPOSURE dial in It reappears when you turn the lock off by pressing the EXPOSURE dial in again Turn the Speedlite unit off when you do not require a flash You are unable to use the bounce flash on the 380EX and 550EX Speedlites with the GL1 You cannot use the Speedlite Transmitter ST E2 for the 550EX You cannot use the 550EX s multiple Speedlite control sainjeaj jo eabuey ng ey Buisn 45 Using the Full Range of Features 46 Choosing the Movie Mode Normal Frame The Frame mode can be used when you want 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 5x During playback pause the video any time you 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 If you are going
118. you alteration accident leaking batteries exterior nicks scratches or dents electrical current fluctuations failure to follow operating instructions maintenance and environmental instructions prescribed in CUSA s instruction manual or service performed by other than a CUSA Center or Service Facility b Use of parts or supplies other than those sold by CUSA which cause damage to the DV Camcorder or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems c If any DV Camcorder has had its serial number or dating altered or removed This limited warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the DV Camcorder which are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by CUSA NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THE DV CAMCORDER AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THE DV CAMCORDER SHALL BIND CUSA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL

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