Canon DM-GL1- Manuals

Intr oduction 6 E Thank you for Choosing a Canon Your camcorder is supplied with the followingaccessories: WL-D73 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries SS-650 Shoulder Strap DC-905 DC Coupler S-150 S-video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable CA-910 Compact PowerAdapter BP-915 Battery Pack Lens cap (Att...

7 E Quic k Over view Introducing the GL1 Digital Video Manual Control Frame Movie Mode L Series Fluorite 20 × (100 × Digital) Zoom Lens GL1 conforms to the new digital video D standard to give you outstanding picture quality.It is fitted with a DV terminal for digital-to-digitaldubbing (IEEE 1394 st...

8 E Quic k Over vie w Finding Your Way Around the GL1 Program selector (p. 48) BATTERY RELEASE button (p. 16) Infra-red signals transmitter (p. 69) MENU button (p. 35) Menu dial (p. 35) VOLUME buttons (p. 27) LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 26) DISPLAY/DATA CODE button (p. 23, 65, 95) Self timer button (p. 5...

12 E Quic k Over vie w The GL1 System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) WL-D73Wireless Controller MiniDVVideo Cassette TV VCR VL-10Li Battery Video Light S-150 S-video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable CV-150F DV Cable Digital Device FR-100 Floppy DiskStill Image Recorder CB-900 Car B...

Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuineaccessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. Battery pack Maximum recording Time required for using viewfinder using LCD screen full charge BP-...

14 E Quic k Over vie w VL-10Li Battery Video LightThis compact yet powerful video light can be usedfor both indoor and outdoor shooting.• Lithium ion battery packs can be used to power the light. Approximate usage times are asfollows:BP-914 50 min. BP-915 1 hr. BP-941 2 hrs. 40 min. BP-930 2 hrs. BP...

15 E Quic k Over view 1. Remove the lens cap. • 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....

16 E Quic k Over vie w Powering the GL1 Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: provide power from an AC outletorcharge a battery pack Notes:• The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz) to the DC current used by your cam...

17 E Quic k Over view Charging and attaching the battery pack 1 2 4 3 Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you tocheck that your camera is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you wantit to power the camer...

Specifications Power supply 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz Power consumption 16 W Rated output Adapter mode: 6.0 V, 1.7 A DCCharger mode: 8.4 V, 1.2 A DC Operating temperature range 32°F–104°F (0°C–40°C) Dimensions 2 1 / 2 × 5 × 1 3 / 4 in (63 × 127.5 × 43 mm) Weight 10 7 / 8 oz (310 g) Weight and dimension...

19 E Quic k Over view Loading a Cassette P U S H CLOSE THIS FIRST. EJECT OPEN PUSH CLOSE THIS FIRST. Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.* Loading and unloading 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN button across to release the cover. • Pull the cover fully...

20 E Quic k Over vie w Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettes Cassette memory SAVE REC SAVE REC To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the holeand the red mark. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OF...

21 E Quic k Over view Before you start recording To record Basic Recording 1 3 2 4 POWER OFF VCR CAMERA STANDBY LOCK STANDBY LOCK START /STOP • Attach a power source (p. 16).• Load a cassette (p. 19).• Fasten the grip belt (p. 82).• Attach the lens hood (p. 15).• Choose the display: viewfinder (p. 8...

22 E Quic k Over vie w You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends tapeusage by 1.5 times.To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close themenu (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to page 35...

You can show/hide non-essential camera recordingdisplays by pressing the DISPLAY/DATA CODEbutton.You cannot hide the following:• Recording displays (REC, PAUSE etc.)• Remaining battery power, flash information display • Caution phrases (“CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED,” etc.) To see a demonstration ...

24 E Quic k Over vie w Turn the digital zoom on by choosing D.ZOOM from the camera menu, to magnify the camera’s zoomrange by up to 5 × . Zooming Zoom in Zoom out T W ZOOM W T 40 × /100 × digital zoom Operate the zoom controls from either the side grip, the camera handle or the wireless controller.T...

25 E Quic k Over view Using the LCD Screen Push the LCD panel open button and open thepanel by pulling it away from the camera. Thisautomatically switches the LCD screen on and theviewfinder off. When you close the LCD panel,the LCD screen automatically switches off and theviewfinder switches back o...

26 E Quic k Over vie w Adjusting the LCD screen Notes:• The camera will remember your brightness setting even if you slide the POWER switch to OFF.• The brightness of the LCD does not effect that of the recorded images or the viewfinder. About the LCD ScreenThe LCD screen built into this camcorder i...

The camcorder has a built-in speaker and a headphone terminal so you can review the sound trackalongside the picture during playback. Use the speaker or headphones when viewing playback with theLCD screen, and use headphones when viewing with the viewfinder. The built-in speaker is monaural; usehead...

28 E Quic k Over vie w Playing Back a Cassette POWER OFF VCR CAMERA You can use the LCD screen or the viewfinder for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camera also playsback the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 27).• When you play back a tape, you can close the LCD panel with its screen side...

29 E Quic k Over view Special playback These can only be operated from the wirelesscontroller (p. 36). Frame AdvanceTo play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause.Press and hold to play back continuous frameadvance. Frame ReverseTo play back in reverse frame by ...

30 E Quic k Over vie w If your TV (or VCR) has an S-video input terminal 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 toattach a power source to the camera (see p. 16). See your TV or VCR instruction manual for...

31 E Quic k Over view Tips for Making Better Videos For maximum stability, grip the camera in your right hand and keep your rightelbow pressed against your body. If necessary support the camera with your left hand. With practice, you will beable to operate the controls by touch, without taking your ...

32 E Quic k Over vie w Picture angle Camera moves Close-up Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose yourpicture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a storywith video is to begin with a long shot that establishes thesituation, and then move in with medium shots and close-upsto show th...

33 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 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 highmagnification. Unlike e...

34 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Camera menu (CAM.MENU) q Zebra pattern ............................................p. 62 w Digital effects ..........................................p. 51 e Digital zoom ............................................p. 24 r Handle-top zoom control ..................

35 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 1,5 2,4 3 TV SCREEN SET MENU MENU 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...

36 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp Inserting batteries The supplied wireless controller can operate thecamera from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m).Point it at the camera’s remote sensor while youpress the buttons. The tally lamp lights up to let you kno...

37 E Using the Full Rang e of Features To prevent interference from other Canon wirelesscontrollers being used nearby, there are two remotesensor modes and an off setting. The wirelesscontroller and the camera have to be set to thesame mode in order to be compatible. Setting the remote sensor mode T...

38 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Turning off the tally lamp The tally lamp lets you know that the camera isrecording. However, its flashing may be reflectedinto the lens during close-up recording, or whenrecording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn it off. TALLY LAMP••ON (see p. 3...

39 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it duringplayback (see p. 65).Set the date and time display when you first start using your camera. Charge the backup battery for a fullday (ap...

40 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU (Honolulu) ANCHOR (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN. (Fern...

41 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Six-second auto date The six-second auto date appears for six seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was beingrecorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for six seconds when you start playback and have the datacode turned off. The six-second auto ...

42 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Using the ND Filter 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 pressin...

43 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO Take still photos to download into your PC for image enhancement and printout. Also, starting yourshooting with a still photo makes it easy to find the beginning again later with the Photo Search function(p. ...

44 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 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-w...

45 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (optional) For SLR-style flash photography, attach a CanonSpeedlite 220EX, 380EX or 550EX to thecamcorder’s accessory shoe. Attach the Speedlite380EX and 550EX with their locking collars as inthe illustration. Attac...

46 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 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 isimproved by 1.5 × . D...

47 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record search REC SEARCH When the camera is in record pause mode, you canuse record search to play the tape forwards orbackwards to find the point where you want tostart or restart recording. This is useful when youwant t...

Easy Recording Auto Tv Av Manual Sand & 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/ × M × M adjustmentAE Shift × M × × White balance A M Focus A M Image stabilizer ON M Digital effects × M Camera sharpness × M and co...

49 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Auto In normal recording conditions, set the programselector to n (Auto). This is the same as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have theoption of using any of the camera’s manual functions. A AUTO Giving priority to shutter speed (shutter-priority...

50 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 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 greaterdepth of field.You can choose 12 F numbers bet...

51 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Using Digital Effects Add the camera’s digital effects during recording for more interesting productions. Except for the fadetrigger, all digital effects can be used for both still photos and video, and sound is recorded normally. Strobe This effect converts on...

52 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 16:9 (Widescreen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format for playbackon widescreen TVs. 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:• “16:9” is shown in the display when yo...

53 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 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 whenrecording in windy places such as the beach or near build...

54 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Setting the Self-Timer This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording. 1. Set the camera to record pause mode. 2. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camera orthe SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller. • SELF T....

55 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Manual Exposure Adjustment EXPOSURE 1. Turn the program selector to the Manual recording program. 2. Press the EXPOSURE dial in. • An arrow appears next to the shutter speed value. 3. Turn the EXPOSURE dial to increase or decrease the shutter speed. • You can c...

56 E Using the Full Rang e of Features ● 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 1/600 sec 1/720 sec 1/90 sec 1/420 sec 1/1000 sec 1/120 sec 1/300 sec 1/1400 sec 1/180 sec 1/210 sec 1/2000 ...

57 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Exposure lock/adjustment ● Exposure lock Lock the exposure at the current level in order tocontrol the brightness of the image. To lock the exposure, press the EXPOSURE dialin once. Press it again to return to theautomatically set exposure level. To make the re...

58 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Adjusting the Focus Temporary focus override Manual focus The camera can focus automatically. All you have to do is point it, and whatever is in the center of thedisplay will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because ...

59 E Using the Full Rang e of Features By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the imageslightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes. Using AE Shift 1. Turn the program selector to the Auto, Tv or Av recording program. 2....

60 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Adjusting Camera Sharpness 1. Select C.SHARPNESS from the camera menu. 2. Set your desired sharpness level. • Adjust toward + for a sharper picture, and toward – to soften the contour. • CP (custom preset) appears in the display. C.SHARPNESS•– + (see p. 34) Cha...

61 E Using the Full Rang e of Features C.PHASE•••••R G (see p. 34) 1. Select C. (color) PHASE from the camera menu. 2. Set your desired color level. • Adjust toward R for a redder picture, and toward G for a greener picture. • CP (custom preset) appears in the display. Adjusting Color Phase Change t...

62 E Using the Full Rang e of Features The zebra pattern is a series of diagonal stripes that appear in the display to highlight areas ofoverexposure. Use as a guide to setting the aperture (iris) and shutter speed. Using the Zebra Pattern Note:• The camera does not record the zebra pattern, it is o...

63 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Adjusting the White Balance The camera’s auto white balance systemcompensates for a wide range of lightingconditions. Although slight variations areunavoidable, colors will appear natural in virtuallyevery situation. In some cases, you will get better results b...

64 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 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...

65 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Displaying Data Code During VCR mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camera is in play, slow, or stillmode. Camera data may be displayed as “— — —” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward andreverse × 2 playback. Press the DAT...

66 E Using the Full Rang e of Features D E C 1 1 9 9 9 . , D E C 1 1 9 9 9 . , D E C 1 1 9 9 9 . , 1 0 : 0 0 A M 1 / 0 dB 2 0 0 0 1 / 0 dB 2 0 0 0 1 / 0 dB 2 0 0 0 1 / 0 dB 2 0 0 0 1 / 0 dB 2 0 0 0 1 / 0 dB 2 0 0 0 D E C 1 1 9 9 9 . , 1 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 A M 1 0 : 0 0 A M 1 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 A M F 1 6 F 1 6...

67 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape (photo search) orbetween different days or areas of recording (date search). • You can only use this function from the wireless cont...

68 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Returning to a Pre-Marked Position 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. • The time code is replaced ...

69 E Editing The Dubbing Function The GL1 dubs your pre-recorded scenes onto a tape in yourVCR or another camcorder. You can add audio to a tape (audiodubbing, 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-ou...

70 E Editing Using the Dubbing Function for the First Time When you use the dubbing function for the first time, or with adifferent VCR, you should set your camcorder to send thecorrect remote control signals to your VCR. The camera will not forget this setting unless you change it. Donot alter it a...

71 E Editing Brand Settings Canon 1-A to 1-C Aiwa 2-A to 2-C Akai 3-A to 3-C Fujitsu 4-A Funai 5-A Hitachi 6-A to 6-B JVC 7-A to 7-C Mitsubishi 8-A to 8-D NEC 9-A to 9-D Panasonic 10-A to 10-G BlaupunktQuasar Brand Settings Pioneer 11-A Sanyo 12-A to 12-C FisherSharp 13-A to 13-C Sony 14-A to 14-F T...

72 E Editing 1. Make sure you are in DUB MODE (see p. 69). • WIND THE TAPES AND PAUSE \ SET appears in the display. 2. 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 ...

73 E Editing 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 andcut-out adjustment values. 1. Rewind the tape in the VCR and start playback to play back the recorded digital ...

74 E Editing Simple Editing to a VCR 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...

75 E Editing Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to play back such a cassette,“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears in the display for a few secondsand then the camera displays a blank blue screen; you cannot view the contents of th...

76 E Editing A/V VIDEO S-VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO L R S-150 S-video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable DV IN/OUT IN/OUT 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 th...

78 E Editing You can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre-recorded tape using theGL1’s analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new videoand audio. Recording Over Existing Scenes (A/V Insert Editing) The tape in the camera: Whe...

80 E Editing Notes:• 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 of the input sound with headphones andif necessary, turn the attenuator on through the menu by selecting LINE A...

81 E Editing 1. Load your recorded tape into the camcorder. 2. Slide the POWER switch to VCR. 3. Open the VCR menu, select AUDIO DUB. 4. Select AUDIO IN or MIC IN with the menu dial and close the menu. 5. Set the tape to the point where you want to start audio dubbing. • You can use the ` , 1 , e , ...

82 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Preparing the Camera Adjust the grip belt Attach the shoulder strap Note:• 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 ...

83 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times 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. • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have two or th...

84 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Taking care of the battery pack Always attach the terminal cover.• Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit anddamage the battery pack. Attach the terminalcover whenever the battery pack is not beingused. Keep the terminal...

86 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST-2 POWER OFF VCR CAMERA 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), ...

88 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Camera Holding Styles For maximum stability, place your right hand through the side grip belt and keep your right elbow pressedagainst your body. Support the lens with your left hand. • You can grip the camera from the side grip or the top handle. • Either gripping posi...

89 E Additional Information Maintenance Avoid high temperatures and high humidity.• Do not leave the camera inside a car in hot weather, for example.• Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment.• Do not take the camera into a humid room. Avoid sudden changes in temperature.• If you t...

90 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Power sources• 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 forinformation about plug adapters for overseas use. TV play...

91 E Additional Information Condensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using thecamera while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camera. Condensation may become a problem: Condensation When the camera is taken from an air-conditioned ...

92 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Troubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • 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)....

93 E Additional Information Note:• 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 s...

94 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B 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 ...

95 E Additional Information Screen Displays Record pause mode (p. 21) Recording (p. 21) Shows how much batterypower remains (p. 83). The battery pack isexhausted (p. 83). No cassette is loaded, or itis set for erasureprevention (p. 19-20). Remaining tape(Green: more than 5 min. Yellow: less than 5 m...

98 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Refer to page 20. Refer to page 91. Appears as a warning toprotect the tape and alsowhen condensation isdetected. Remove the tapeas soon as possible afterthe camera has displayedthe caution. Refer to page 75. Refer to page 75. Appears when you try todo audio dubbing or ...

99 E Additional Information Specifications GL1 Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DCPower 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) NTSCcolor signal Video recording system: 2 rotary heads, he...

100 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Index Å Abroad, Using the Camera, 90Accessories, 6Adapter, AC, 16AE Programs, 48AE Shift, 59Analog Line-in, 76Audio Dubbing, 80Audio Mix, 86Audio Mode, 53Audio Output, 87Audio Recording, 53Audio/Video Terminal, 30Auto, 49Autofocus, 58A/V Insert, 78Av Recording Mode, 50...

102 E Ad ditional Inf ormation 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 DigitalVideo Camcorder (“DV Camcorder”) purchased and used in the United States. Each Canon DV Camcorder, wh...

103 E Additional Information 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 inCanada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bi...

Intr oduction 6 E Thank you for Choosing a Canon Your camcorder is supplied with the followingaccessories: WL-D73 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries SS-650 Shoulder Strap DC-905 DC Coupler S-150 S-video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable CA-910 Compact PowerAdapter BP-915 Battery Pack Lens cap (Att...

7 E Quic k Over view Introducing the GL1 Digital Video Manual Control Frame Movie Mode L Series Fluorite 20 × (100 × Digital) Zoom Lens GL1 conforms to the new digital video D standard to give you outstanding picture quality.It is fitted with a DV terminal for digital-to-digitaldubbing (IEEE 1394 st...

8 E Quic k Over vie w Finding Your Way Around the GL1 Program selector (p. 48) BATTERY RELEASE button (p. 16) Infra-red signals transmitter (p. 69) MENU button (p. 35) Menu dial (p. 35) VOLUME buttons (p. 27) LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 26) DISPLAY/DATA CODE button (p. 23, 65, 95) Self timer button (p. 5...

12 E Quic k Over vie w The GL1 System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) WL-D73Wireless Controller MiniDVVideo Cassette TV VCR VL-10Li Battery Video Light S-150 S-video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable CV-150F DV Cable Digital Device FR-100 Floppy DiskStill Image Recorder CB-900 Car B...

Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuineaccessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. Battery pack Maximum recording Time required for using viewfinder using LCD screen full charge BP-...

14 E Quic k Over vie w VL-10Li Battery Video LightThis compact yet powerful video light can be usedfor both indoor and outdoor shooting.• Lithium ion battery packs can be used to power the light. Approximate usage times are asfollows:BP-914 50 min. BP-915 1 hr. BP-941 2 hrs. 40 min. BP-930 2 hrs. BP...

15 E Quic k Over view 1. Remove the lens cap. • 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....

16 E Quic k Over vie w Powering the GL1 Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: provide power from an AC outletorcharge a battery pack Notes:• The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz) to the DC current used by your cam...

17 E Quic k Over view Charging and attaching the battery pack 1 2 4 3 Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you tocheck that your camera is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you wantit to power the camer...

Specifications Power supply 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz Power consumption 16 W Rated output Adapter mode: 6.0 V, 1.7 A DCCharger mode: 8.4 V, 1.2 A DC Operating temperature range 32°F–104°F (0°C–40°C) Dimensions 2 1 / 2 × 5 × 1 3 / 4 in (63 × 127.5 × 43 mm) Weight 10 7 / 8 oz (310 g) Weight and dimension...

19 E Quic k Over view Loading a Cassette P U S H CLOSE THIS FIRST. EJECT OPEN PUSH CLOSE THIS FIRST. Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.* Loading and unloading 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN button across to release the cover. • Pull the cover fully...

20 E Quic k Over vie w Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettes Cassette memory SAVE REC SAVE REC To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the holeand the red mark. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OF...

21 E Quic k Over view Before you start recording To record Basic Recording 1 3 2 4 POWER OFF VCR CAMERA STANDBY LOCK STANDBY LOCK START /STOP • Attach a power source (p. 16).• Load a cassette (p. 19).• Fasten the grip belt (p. 82).• Attach the lens hood (p. 15).• Choose the display: viewfinder (p. 8...

22 E Quic k Over vie w You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends tapeusage by 1.5 times.To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close themenu (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to page 35...

You can show/hide non-essential camera recordingdisplays by pressing the DISPLAY/DATA CODEbutton.You cannot hide the following:• Recording displays (REC, PAUSE etc.)• Remaining battery power, flash information display • Caution phrases (“CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED,” etc.) To see a demonstration ...

24 E Quic k Over vie w Turn the digital zoom on by choosing D.ZOOM from the camera menu, to magnify the camera’s zoomrange by up to 5 × . Zooming Zoom in Zoom out T W ZOOM W T 40 × /100 × digital zoom Operate the zoom controls from either the side grip, the camera handle or the wireless controller.T...

25 E Quic k Over view Using the LCD Screen Push the LCD panel open button and open thepanel by pulling it away from the camera. Thisautomatically switches the LCD screen on and theviewfinder off. When you close the LCD panel,the LCD screen automatically switches off and theviewfinder switches back o...

26 E Quic k Over vie w Adjusting the LCD screen Notes:• The camera will remember your brightness setting even if you slide the POWER switch to OFF.• The brightness of the LCD does not effect that of the recorded images or the viewfinder. About the LCD ScreenThe LCD screen built into this camcorder i...

The camcorder has a built-in speaker and a headphone terminal so you can review the sound trackalongside the picture during playback. Use the speaker or headphones when viewing playback with theLCD screen, and use headphones when viewing with the viewfinder. The built-in speaker is monaural; usehead...

28 E Quic k Over vie w Playing Back a Cassette POWER OFF VCR CAMERA You can use the LCD screen or the viewfinder for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camera also playsback the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 27).• When you play back a tape, you can close the LCD panel with its screen side...

29 E Quic k Over view Special playback These can only be operated from the wirelesscontroller (p. 36). Frame AdvanceTo play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause.Press and hold to play back continuous frameadvance. Frame ReverseTo play back in reverse frame by ...

30 E Quic k Over vie w If your TV (or VCR) has an S-video input terminal 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 toattach a power source to the camera (see p. 16). See your TV or VCR instruction manual for...

31 E Quic k Over view Tips for Making Better Videos For maximum stability, grip the camera in your right hand and keep your rightelbow pressed against your body. If necessary support the camera with your left hand. With practice, you will beable to operate the controls by touch, without taking your ...

32 E Quic k Over vie w Picture angle Camera moves Close-up Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose yourpicture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a storywith video is to begin with a long shot that establishes thesituation, and then move in with medium shots and close-upsto show th...

33 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 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 highmagnification. Unlike e...

34 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Camera menu (CAM.MENU) q Zebra pattern ............................................p. 62 w Digital effects ..........................................p. 51 e Digital zoom ............................................p. 24 r Handle-top zoom control ..................

35 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 1,5 2,4 3 TV SCREEN SET MENU MENU 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...

36 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp Inserting batteries The supplied wireless controller can operate thecamera from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m).Point it at the camera’s remote sensor while youpress the buttons. The tally lamp lights up to let you kno...

37 E Using the Full Rang e of Features To prevent interference from other Canon wirelesscontrollers being used nearby, there are two remotesensor modes and an off setting. The wirelesscontroller and the camera have to be set to thesame mode in order to be compatible. Setting the remote sensor mode T...

38 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Turning off the tally lamp The tally lamp lets you know that the camera isrecording. However, its flashing may be reflectedinto the lens during close-up recording, or whenrecording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn it off. TALLY LAMP••ON (see p. 3...

39 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it duringplayback (see p. 65).Set the date and time display when you first start using your camera. Charge the backup battery for a fullday (ap...

40 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU (Honolulu) ANCHOR (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN. (Fern...

41 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Six-second auto date The six-second auto date appears for six seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was beingrecorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for six seconds when you start playback and have the datacode turned off. The six-second auto ...

42 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Using the ND Filter 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 pressin...

43 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO Take still photos to download into your PC for image enhancement and printout. Also, starting yourshooting with a still photo makes it easy to find the beginning again later with the Photo Search function(p. ...

44 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 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-w...

45 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (optional) For SLR-style flash photography, attach a CanonSpeedlite 220EX, 380EX or 550EX to thecamcorder’s accessory shoe. Attach the Speedlite380EX and 550EX with their locking collars as inthe illustration. Attac...

46 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 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 isimproved by 1.5 × . D...

47 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record search REC SEARCH When the camera is in record pause mode, you canuse record search to play the tape forwards orbackwards to find the point where you want tostart or restart recording. This is useful when youwant t...

Easy Recording Auto Tv Av Manual Sand & 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/ × M × M adjustmentAE Shift × M × × White balance A M Focus A M Image stabilizer ON M Digital effects × M Camera sharpness × M and co...

49 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Auto In normal recording conditions, set the programselector to n (Auto). This is the same as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have theoption of using any of the camera’s manual functions. A AUTO Giving priority to shutter speed (shutter-priority...

50 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 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 greaterdepth of field.You can choose 12 F numbers bet...

51 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Using Digital Effects Add the camera’s digital effects during recording for more interesting productions. Except for the fadetrigger, all digital effects can be used for both still photos and video, and sound is recorded normally. Strobe This effect converts on...

52 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 16:9 (Widescreen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format for playbackon widescreen TVs. 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:• “16:9” is shown in the display when yo...

53 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 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 whenrecording in windy places such as the beach or near build...

54 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Setting the Self-Timer This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording. 1. Set the camera to record pause mode. 2. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camera orthe SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller. • SELF T....

55 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Manual Exposure Adjustment EXPOSURE 1. Turn the program selector to the Manual recording program. 2. Press the EXPOSURE dial in. • An arrow appears next to the shutter speed value. 3. Turn the EXPOSURE dial to increase or decrease the shutter speed. • You can c...

56 E Using the Full Rang e of Features ● 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 1/600 sec 1/720 sec 1/90 sec 1/420 sec 1/1000 sec 1/120 sec 1/300 sec 1/1400 sec 1/180 sec 1/210 sec 1/2000 ...

57 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Exposure lock/adjustment ● Exposure lock Lock the exposure at the current level in order tocontrol the brightness of the image. To lock the exposure, press the EXPOSURE dialin once. Press it again to return to theautomatically set exposure level. To make the re...

58 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Adjusting the Focus Temporary focus override Manual focus The camera can focus automatically. All you have to do is point it, and whatever is in the center of thedisplay will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because ...

59 E Using the Full Rang e of Features By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the imageslightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes. Using AE Shift 1. Turn the program selector to the Auto, Tv or Av recording program. 2....

60 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Adjusting Camera Sharpness 1. Select C.SHARPNESS from the camera menu. 2. Set your desired sharpness level. • Adjust toward + for a sharper picture, and toward – to soften the contour. • CP (custom preset) appears in the display. C.SHARPNESS•– + (see p. 34) Cha...

61 E Using the Full Rang e of Features C.PHASE•••••R G (see p. 34) 1. Select C. (color) PHASE from the camera menu. 2. Set your desired color level. • Adjust toward R for a redder picture, and toward G for a greener picture. • CP (custom preset) appears in the display. Adjusting Color Phase Change t...

62 E Using the Full Rang e of Features The zebra pattern is a series of diagonal stripes that appear in the display to highlight areas ofoverexposure. Use as a guide to setting the aperture (iris) and shutter speed. Using the Zebra Pattern Note:• The camera does not record the zebra pattern, it is o...

63 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Adjusting the White Balance The camera’s auto white balance systemcompensates for a wide range of lightingconditions. Although slight variations areunavoidable, colors will appear natural in virtuallyevery situation. In some cases, you will get better results b...

64 E Using the Full Rang e of Features 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...

65 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Displaying Data Code During VCR mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camera is in play, slow, or stillmode. Camera data may be displayed as “— — —” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward andreverse × 2 playback. Press the DAT...

66 E Using the Full Rang e of Features D E C 1 1 9 9 9 . , D E C 1 1 9 9 9 . , D E C 1 1 9 9 9 . , 1 0 : 0 0 A M 1 / 0 dB 2 0 0 0 1 / 0 dB 2 0 0 0 1 / 0 dB 2 0 0 0 1 / 0 dB 2 0 0 0 1 / 0 dB 2 0 0 0 1 / 0 dB 2 0 0 0 D E C 1 1 9 9 9 . , 1 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 A M 1 0 : 0 0 A M 1 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 A M F 1 6 F 1 6...

67 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape (photo search) orbetween different days or areas of recording (date search). • You can only use this function from the wireless cont...

68 E Using the Full Rang e of Features Returning to a Pre-Marked Position 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. • The time code is replaced ...

69 E Editing The Dubbing Function The GL1 dubs your pre-recorded scenes onto a tape in yourVCR or another camcorder. You can add audio to a tape (audiodubbing, 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-ou...

70 E Editing Using the Dubbing Function for the First Time When you use the dubbing function for the first time, or with adifferent VCR, you should set your camcorder to send thecorrect remote control signals to your VCR. The camera will not forget this setting unless you change it. Donot alter it a...

71 E Editing Brand Settings Canon 1-A to 1-C Aiwa 2-A to 2-C Akai 3-A to 3-C Fujitsu 4-A Funai 5-A Hitachi 6-A to 6-B JVC 7-A to 7-C Mitsubishi 8-A to 8-D NEC 9-A to 9-D Panasonic 10-A to 10-G BlaupunktQuasar Brand Settings Pioneer 11-A Sanyo 12-A to 12-C FisherSharp 13-A to 13-C Sony 14-A to 14-F T...

72 E Editing 1. Make sure you are in DUB MODE (see p. 69). • WIND THE TAPES AND PAUSE \ SET appears in the display. 2. 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 ...

73 E Editing 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 andcut-out adjustment values. 1. Rewind the tape in the VCR and start playback to play back the recorded digital ...

74 E Editing Simple Editing to a VCR 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...

75 E Editing Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to play back such a cassette,“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears in the display for a few secondsand then the camera displays a blank blue screen; you cannot view the contents of th...

76 E Editing A/V VIDEO S-VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO L R S-150 S-video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable DV IN/OUT IN/OUT 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 th...

78 E Editing You can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre-recorded tape using theGL1’s analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new videoand audio. Recording Over Existing Scenes (A/V Insert Editing) The tape in the camera: Whe...

80 E Editing Notes:• 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 of the input sound with headphones andif necessary, turn the attenuator on through the menu by selecting LINE A...

81 E Editing 1. Load your recorded tape into the camcorder. 2. Slide the POWER switch to VCR. 3. Open the VCR menu, select AUDIO DUB. 4. Select AUDIO IN or MIC IN with the menu dial and close the menu. 5. Set the tape to the point where you want to start audio dubbing. • You can use the ` , 1 , e , ...

82 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Preparing the Camera Adjust the grip belt Attach the shoulder strap Note:• 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 ...

83 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times 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. • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have two or th...

84 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Taking care of the battery pack Always attach the terminal cover.• Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit anddamage the battery pack. Attach the terminalcover whenever the battery pack is not beingused. Keep the terminal...

86 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST-2 POWER OFF VCR CAMERA 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), ...

88 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Camera Holding Styles For maximum stability, place your right hand through the side grip belt and keep your right elbow pressedagainst your body. Support the lens with your left hand. • You can grip the camera from the side grip or the top handle. • Either gripping posi...

89 E Additional Information Maintenance Avoid high temperatures and high humidity.• Do not leave the camera inside a car in hot weather, for example.• Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment.• Do not take the camera into a humid room. Avoid sudden changes in temperature.• If you t...

90 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Power sources• 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 forinformation about plug adapters for overseas use. TV play...

91 E Additional Information Condensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using thecamera while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camera. Condensation may become a problem: Condensation When the camera is taken from an air-conditioned ...

92 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Troubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • 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)....

93 E Additional Information Note:• 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 s...

94 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B 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 ...

95 E Additional Information Screen Displays Record pause mode (p. 21) Recording (p. 21) Shows how much batterypower remains (p. 83). The battery pack isexhausted (p. 83). No cassette is loaded, or itis set for erasureprevention (p. 19-20). Remaining tape(Green: more than 5 min. Yellow: less than 5 m...

98 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Refer to page 20. Refer to page 91. Appears as a warning toprotect the tape and alsowhen condensation isdetected. Remove the tapeas soon as possible afterthe camera has displayedthe caution. Refer to page 75. Refer to page 75. Appears when you try todo audio dubbing or ...

99 E Additional Information Specifications GL1 Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DCPower 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) NTSCcolor signal Video recording system: 2 rotary heads, he...

100 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Index Å Abroad, Using the Camera, 90Accessories, 6Adapter, AC, 16AE Programs, 48AE Shift, 59Analog Line-in, 76Audio Dubbing, 80Audio Mix, 86Audio Mode, 53Audio Output, 87Audio Recording, 53Audio/Video Terminal, 30Auto, 49Autofocus, 58A/V Insert, 78Av Recording Mode, 50...

102 E Ad ditional Inf ormation 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 DigitalVideo Camcorder (“DV Camcorder”) purchased and used in the United States. Each Canon DV Camcorder, wh...

103 E Additional Information 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 inCanada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bi...