Canon GL2- Manuals

Intr oduction 6 E Manual Adjustments Adjusting the Exposure Manually ................ 76 Adjusting the Focus Manually .................... 79 Setting the White Balance .......................... 80 Using the AE Shift ...................................... 82 Using the Custom Preset ....................

Intr oduction 7 E Settings of the Still Images Recorded on a Memory Card .................................. 122 Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)...... 124 Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) .............................................. 125 Erasing Still Images .....................

Intr oduction 8 E : Reference page numbers: Functions that can be operated from the body of the camcorder : Functions that can be operated from the wireless controller : Supplementary notes for camcorder operation ` : Operation confirmation beeps ( 39) Capital letters are used to refer to settingsdi...

Intr oduction 9 E Introducing the GL2 The DV terminal allows high-quality transfer with virtually nodeterioration in quality of images.You can edit and process imagesby connecting the camcorder to aPC with the IEEE 1394 terminal. IEEE 1394 DV Terminal Analog Line-in Recording Connect a VCR or analog...

10 E Preparations AUDIO DUB. button (p. 108) AV INSERT button (p. 105) REC PAUSE button (p. 100,102) (play/pause) button (p. 87)/Title Mix button (p. 130)/SLIDE SHOW button (p. 121) (stop) button (p. 87)/INDEX SCREEN button (p. 121) (rewind) button (p. 87)/CARD – button (p. 120) (fast forward) butto...

14 E Preparations Preparing the Camcorder 1. Remove the lens cap. • When you purchase the GL2, the lens cap cord is attached to the middle of the Velcro grip belt. Open the Velcro and slide the lens cap cord to the position as shown in the illustration. 2. Align the hood to the lens with the Canon l...

Adjusting the Grip Belt • Adjust the length of the grip belt strap so that you can operate the start/stop button andzoom control effectively. Attaching the Shoulder Strap • For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before using the camcorder. • Pass the ends through the strap mou...

16 E Preparations Powering the Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: provide power from a household power socket or charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC curre...

17 E Preparations Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power foryou to check that your camcorder is working properly. However, you must charge the battery packfully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. 1. Attach the b...

18 E Preparations 1. Attach a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN/EJECT button and release the cassette compartment cover. • Wait for the cassette compartment to open automatically.• The confirmation beep sounds when it is fully opened. 3. Load or unload the cassette. • Insert the cassette gently with t...

19 E Preparations The cassette memory function cannot be used with this camcorder. To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposesthe hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.)If you load this cassette and put the camcorder ...

20 E Preparations Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display. There are 4 main menus:CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 22) VCR MENU VCR menu ( 24) C.CAM. MENU Card camera menu ( 25) C.PLAY MENU Card play menu ( 27) 2 CAM. MENU + CAMERA TA P E CAM. SET UPCSTM...

21 E Preparations 1. Slide the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch to the desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • One of the main menus appears depending on the settings of the POWER switch and TAPE/CARD switch. 3. Pull the SELECT dial up and down to move the arrow to the de...

22 E Preparations CAM. SET UPCSTM PRESETVCR SET UPDISP. SET UPSYSTEMCUSTOM KEY TITLE MIX RETURN CAM. MENU SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE 1 3 5 2 4 6 7 8 1 Camera Set Up Submenu 2 Custom Preset Submenu 3 VCR Set Up Submenu 4 Display Set Up Submenu 5 System Submenu 6 Custom Key Submenu 7 Title Mix Submenu 8 Cl...

23 E Preparations REC MODEMICMIC ATTAUDIO MODEPWR SAVE RETURN SPNORMALOFF16bitSHUT OFF VCR SET UP SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE •••• ••••••••• ••••• •• •••• !9 @1 @3 @0 @2 @4 3 VCR Set Up Submenu !9 Recording Mode .................................... 37 @0 Microphone ...........................................

24 E Preparations TITLE SELECT CREATE TITLE RETURN TITLE MIX SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE $5 $7 $6 7 Title Mix Submenu $5 Selecting a Title ................................... 130 $6 Creating a Title .................................... 129 $7 Return REC MODEOUTPUT CHAUDIO DUB.MICMIC ATTAUDIO ATTAUDIO MODE...

26 E Preparations QUALITYIMAGES RES.FILE NOS.SHTR SOUND RETURN FINE1488 × 1128 CONTINUOUSON CARD SET UP SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE ••••• • ••• •• !4 !6 !8 !5 !7 3 Card Set Up Submenu !4 Image Quality ...................................... 115 !5 Image Resolution ................................. 116 !6 F...

29 E Preparations Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp The supplied wireless controller can operate thecamcorder from a distance of up to 16 feet (5m). Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensorwhile you press the buttons. The tally lamp lights up to let you know that thecamcorder is in range and...

30 E Preparations To prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllersbeing used nearby, there are 2 remote sensor modes and anoff setting. The wireless controller and the camcorder haveto be set to the same mode in order to be compatible. To turn the remote sensor off: Open the menu and se...

31 E Preparations The tally lamp lets you know that the camcorder is recording.However, its flashing may be reflected into the lens duringclose-up recording, or when recording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn it off. TALLY LAMP•• ON SYSTEM ( 20) 1. Open the menu and select TALLY LAMP....

32 E Preparations The date and/ time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it duringplayback ( 90). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install the backup batterybefore you begin ( 138). • Before you start setting the date and tim...

34 E Preparations 1. Press the MENU button. • The main menu appears. 2. Pull the SELECT dial up or down, select SYSTEM and press the SELECT dial in. • The SYSTEM submenu menu appears. 3. Pull the SELECT dial up or down, select D/TIME SET and press the SELECT dial in. • The year display starts to fla...

35 E Recor ding • Attach a power source ( 16). • Load a cassette ( 18). • Fasten the grip belt ( 15). • Attach the lens hood ( 14). • Choose the display: viewfinder ( 14) or LCD screen ( 43). • Adjust the viewfinder or the LCD screen. You may also want to install the backup battery ( 138) in order t...

36 E Recor ding As long as the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, you can use the STANDBY lever to turn thecamcorder on and off. This saves battery power and prevents accidental operation of the start/stopbutton.Turn the STANDBY lever to LOCK or STANDBY to enter/leave the standby mode. The camcorder aut...

37 E Recor ding You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends thetape usage by 1.5 times. You cannot add sound (audio dubbing) or images (AV insert) to a tape that has been recorded inLP mode. If you plan to use either of these functions later, record...

38 E Recor ding Turning the Camcorder Recording Displays ON/OFF You can change the display by pressing theDISPLAY/DATA CODE button.Each time you press the DISPLAY/DATA CODE button,the display will change as follows: * Appears when GUIDE INFO is set to D/T DISPLAY in the DISP. SET UP submenu (CAMERA ...

39 E Recor ding The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during theself-timer countdown, right before the camcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual...

40 E Recor ding Tips for Making Better Videos For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep yourright elbow pressed against your body.If necessary support the camcorder with your left hand. With practice, youwill be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your e...

41 E Recor ding The most important element in the scene does not necessarily have to becentered. For a more interesting picture, try to position your subject slightlyto one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject isfacing or moving towards. Do not cut off the top of the subj...

42 E Recor ding T W ZOOM W T T W Zooming This camcorder is equipped with 20 × optical zoom and 100 × digital zoom. Optical zoom and digital zoom can be operated from either the side grip, the camcorder handle or the wireless controller. • Digital zoom cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode. Press the zo...

43 E Recor ding Using the LCD Screen Push the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel bypulling it away from the camcorder. This automaticallyswitches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off.When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screenautomatically switches off and the viewfinder switchesback on. ...

44 E Recor ding When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces into theopposite direction, you can allow your subject to monitorthe screen, or you can monitor yourself while recording. • You can choose the display style between reversed (LCDMIRROR ON) or not (LCD MIRROR OFF) in the menu. You can adjus...

45 E Recor ding Indicators that appear on the LCD screen when MIRROR is turned on: The audio level indicator will be displayed as follows: On the LCD Screen: Automatic Manual On the Viewfinder: Automatic Manual REC REC PAUSE EJECT TAPE CAMERA mode : No Card Recording to a memory card CARD CAMERA mod...

46 E Recor ding With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephotorecording. However, the GL2’s Optical Image Stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings evenat high magnification. Unlike electronic image stabilizers, it causes no loss of picture qualit...

47 E Recor ding On bright days or when recording very bright scenes, despite the iris being at its smallest aperture,blurring of the image may occur. If this happens, using the ND filter should remove this problem. Turn the ND filter on by pressing the ND FILTER ON/OFF button. • ND is shown continuo...

48 E Recor ding You can record still images like photographs. The camcorder records the picture and sound to tapefor several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted.Starting your shooting with a still image makes it easy to find the beginning again later with thePhoto Search function ( 93). ...

49 E Recor ding 2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image • The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” to the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camcorder also records the sound, and thedisplay shows the still image. • A counter dis...

50 E Recor ding The frame mode can be used when you wish to look at a video, scene by scene, free from fieldslippage (the “flicker” that normally occurs when you pause a video). The vertical resolution of theimage is improved by 1.5 × . During playback, pause the video at any time if you would like ...

51 E Recor ding Searching and Reviewing While Recording When the camcorder is in record pause mode,you can use record search to play the tapeforwards or backwards to find the point whereyou wish to start or restart recording. This isuseful when you wish to add a new scene to apreviously used cassett...

52 E Recor ding Using the Various Recording Programs The camcorder provides you with a choice of seven recording programs. They use differentcombinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to matchthe recording situation. Availability of Functions in Each Recor...

53 E Recor ding Easy Recording Auto The simplest way to use the camcorder is with the programselector set to the [ position. The camcorder will take care of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to pointand shoot. In normal recording conditions, set the program selector to AUTO.Thi...

54 E Recor ding Use this program to select the aperture (iris diameter) to give youmaximum control over the depth of field. Select between 10aperture values (f/1.6, f/2.0, f/2.4, f/2.8, f/3.4, f/4.0, f/4.8, f/5.6,f/6.7, f/8.0) in TAPE CAMERA mode and 9 aperture values inCARD CAMERA mode (f/2.0 to f/...

55 E Recor ding Manual ( 76) Sand & Snow Spotlight Select this program for total creative freedom when operating the camcorder. Youcan set aperture, shutter speed and gain independently to give you exactly theexposure you require.You can select between 30 shutter speed settings (1/8 to 1/15000),...

You can select the microphone sound to match the recording situation. * Only available when audio AUDIO DUB. has been set to MIC. IN. 1. Open the VCR SET UP submenu and select MIC. 2. Select the setting and close the menu. NORMAL: General recording. VOICE: When recording a person’s voice. W. SCREEN:...

57 E Recor ding The camcorder sets the audio recording level automatically when the REC LEVEL switch is set to A.However, you can manually adjust the recoding level of the built-in microphone or an externalmicrophone connected via the MIC terminal or advanced accessory shoe (including microphonescon...

58 E Recor ding 1. Open the menu and select CUSTOM KEY. 2. Select the function. 3. Close the menu. + , + , + , + P L AY ( V C R ) CARD CAMERA CARD P L AY ( V C R ) TA P E CAMERA TA P E CUSTOM KEY ( 20) Using the Custom Key You can assign frequently used functions to the custom key (independently for...

59 E Recor ding You can add an index signal to your recording for easy search in VCR mode. • You cannot add or erase the index signal later.• You cannot use the “INDEX WRITE” button during photo nor interval timer recording.• Index Write can be operated only by the CSTM KEY. • While in record mode P...

60 E Recor ding You can display the information on the LCD screen/viewfinder on a connected TV.Press the “TV SCREEN” button to display the information on the TV screen. Press the button againto cancel. * Only available when AUDIO DUB. has been set to MIC. IN. Press the “MIC” button. Select the sound...

61 E Recor ding Press the “AUDIO LEVEL” button to display the audio level indicator on the LCD screen/viewfinder.Press the button again to cancel. • Only available when the recording program is set to AUTO, Tv or Av. Press the “AE SHIFT” button to display the AE SHIFT menu. Pull the SELECT dial up o...

62 E Recor ding Using Digital Effects Show your creativity by using the special effects and digital faders. These digital effects and faderscan add visual appeal and greater imaging variety. Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black ( 62). Fade Trigger, Wipe*, Overlap* Effec...

63 E Recor ding The camcorder retains the last recorded scene as a stillimage before entering the record pause mode. Whenyou start recording, the still image gradually changes tothe scene you are recording. Sound and image fade together.When operating faders in TAPE CAMERA mode, make sure the progra...

When operating faders in TAPE CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button. • The digital effects menu appears. 2. Select FADER and press the SELECT dial in. • FADE-T, WIPE and OVERLAP settings appear. 3. Select WIPE or OVERLAP and press the D.E...

65 E Recor ding Effects The image becomes black and white. The image becomes monochrome with a brownish tint. The image becomes like a paint (solarization). Creates a symmetrical image as if there would be amirror in the middle of the screen. The image is blurred through enlarging the size of somepi...

66 E Recor ding 1. Press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button. • The digital effects menu appears. 2. Select EFFECT and press the SELECT dial in. • The settings appear. 3. Select the effect setting and press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button. • The menu closes and the name of the selected effect flashes ...

67 E Recor ding Using the Color Bars You can display and record industry standard SMPTE color bars. 1. Press the D. EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button. • The digital effects menu appears. 2. Select COLOR BARS and press the SELECT dial in. • The menu closes and COLOR BARS flashes in the display. 3. Press the...

68 E Recor ding For SLR-style flash photography, attach a Canon Speedlite 220EX, 420EX or 550EX to thecamcorder’s accessory shoe.Refer also to the Speedlite instruction manual. Turn the camcorder’s power off beforeattaching/detaching the Speedlite. Slide the Speedlite onto the accessory shoe and tig...

69 E Recor ding With the interval timer, you can record images over a selected time with a selected interval. Thisfunction is useful when shooting flowers, animals, and other natural events. You can select an interval of 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes, and a recording timeof 0.5 secon...

70 E Recor ding Press the Start/Stop button. • The camcorder returns to record pause mode and INT T. flashes in the display.• Press the Start/Stop button again to restart recording. Set the camcorder to record pause mode and set INTERVAL T to OFF in theinterval menu. Note: • The remaining tape displ...

71 E Recor ding This is useful when you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or stillimages to tape or memory card. 1. Open the menu, select VCR SET UP and set the SELF-TIMER to ON or press the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller. • SELF T. appears in the display.• ...

72 E Recor ding Using the DV Control When another device such as a camcorder or a video recording device is connected to the GL2 via aDV cable, you can operate the other device (record and pause recording) by pressing the start/stopbutton on the GL2. 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select DV ...

LO CK LO CK ON OFF AUTO LOCK 3 1 1 LO CK 73 E Recor ding Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) 1. Slide the Video Light onto the accessory shoe and tighten the shoe lock. • Insert the Video Light oriented in the direction indicated by the arrow on the bottom until it clicks. • Be careful not to pull...

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

75 E Recor ding Using the MA-300 Microphone Adapter (Optional) The MA-300 Microphone Adapter enables you to input audio to the camcorder with XLR connectorequipped microphones, and to convert video signals for the BNC connector.Refer to the MA-300 Microphone Adapter instructions for further details....

76 E Recor ding 1. Set the recording program to MANUAL. 2. Press the EXP dial in. • An arrow appears next to the shutter speed value. 3. Pull the EXP dial up or down to increase or decrease the shutter speed. • You can select between 30 shutter speeds (1/8 to 1/15000) in TAPE CAMERA mode and 15shutt...

77 E Recor ding ● About the Shutter Speeds Pull the EXP dial toward + for a slower shutter speed, or toward – for a faster shutter speed. Available shutter speeds in TAPE CAMERA mode: Available shutter speeds in CARD CAMERA mode: ● About the Iris Pull the EXPOSURE dial toward + for a shorter depth o...

78 E Recor ding ● Exposure lock Lock the exposure at the current level in orderto control the brightness of the image. To lock the exposure, press the EXP dial in.Press it again to return to the automatically setexposure level. Notes: • You cannot lock the exposure in the [ (Easy Recording) or MANUA...

79 E Recor ding The camcorder focuses automatically. All you have to do is point, and whatever is in the center ofthe display will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be becausethe subject is not suitable for autofocus ( 144). Also, if you attach a filter other...

80 E Recor ding The camcorder’s auto white balance systemcompensates for a wide range of lightingconditions. Although slight variations areunavoidable, colors will appear natural invirtually every situation. In some cases, you will get better results bysetting the white balance yourself, or usingone...

82 E Recor ding By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken theimage slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes. 1. Set the recording program to Auto, Tv or Av. 2. Open the menu and select AE SHIFT. 3. Pull the SELECT dial ...

83 E Recor ding Using the Custom Preset You can adjust the color gain, color phase, sharpness and setup level for more creative recordings. Adjust toward + for a deeper color, and toward – for a lighter color. Adjusting the Color Gain Adjust toward R for a redder picture, and toward G for a greener ...

84 E Recor ding 1. Turn the program selector to Q . 2. Press the CSTM PRESET button. • The picture reflects your preferences. Adjust toward + for a brighter picture, and toward – for a darker picture. Adjusting the Setup Level SETUP LEVEL• CSTM PRESET - + ( 20) Activating the Custom Preset Functions

85 E Recor ding The zebra pattern is a series of diagonal stripes that appear in the viewfinder to highlight areas ofoverexposure. Use it as a guide to set the aperture (iris) and shutter speed. You can also select the pattern appearance level from 80, 85, 90, 95, and 100%. Using the Zebra Pattern N...

86 E Recor ding You can use the Clear Scan function to record PC screens or other screens without black bandscaused by differences in the field frequencies of screens. 1. Set the recording program to Tv or MANUAL. 2. Pull the EXP dial down until CS appears in the display. 3. Open the menu and select...

87 E Pla ybac k You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder also plays back thesound track via the built-in speaker ( 89). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing outward.• When you’re using the viewfinder to view play...

88 E Pla ybac k Frame Advance To play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause.Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance. Frame Reverse To play back in reverse frame by frame, press the –/ 4a button repeatedly during playback pause.Press and hold to pla...

89 E Pla ybac k The camcorder has a built-in speaker and a headphone terminal. You can listen to the soundduring playback. Use the speaker or headphones when using the LCD screen for playback, and useheadphones when using the viewfinder. The built-in speaker is monaural; use headphones forstereo sou...

90 E Pla ybac k DATA CODE During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is inplay, slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback,forward and reverse × 2 playback. Press the DISPLAY/DATA CODE bu...

91 E Pla ybac k You can also choose to display the camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in thedata code. Open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select DATA CODE, set it toDATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA or CAM. & D/T and close the menu. DATA CODE••• DATE/TIME DISP.SET UP ( 20) JAN. 1,...

93 E Pla ybac k This allows you to move quickly through still images (photo search), between different days or areasof recording (date search), or index signals ( 59) recorded anywhere on a tape (index search). 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to select between photo/date/index search. • PHOTO SEAR...

94 E Pla ybac k Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape to which you wish to return following theplayback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you wish to return to later. • The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is set to...

95 E Pla ybac k Connections for Playback on a TV Screen For higher picture quality, we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S (S1) terminal.If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID-1 system, recordingsmade in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will be auto...

96 E Pla ybac k If Your TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals R L AUDIO VIDEO • Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right). Connect the yellow plug to the yel...

97 E Editing S-VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO Editing to a VCR 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you wish to copy. 2. Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV. 3. Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you wish to copy appears on the screen....

99 E Editing REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 / 1. Connect the camcorder and the other digital device. • Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional). 2. Prepare the other device. • Turn on the power and load a recorded cassette. 3...

100 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you wish to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the camcorder’s REC PAUSE button. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture. 4....

101 E Editing Preparations 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR, TV or another camcorder. 2. Prepare the device. (Example connecting to a VCR) • Set the TV/Video selector on the television to Video. For further details, see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” ( 95). • Turn on the VCR. Load your...

102 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you wish to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button. • S-video and audio IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals.• The camera enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other de...

103 E Editing Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of recordedanalog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant. The digital signals can be output tothe other equipment with a DV terminal. The camcorder’s DV terminal works exclusively as anoutput ...

104 E Editing AV DV OUT••• OFF VCR SET UP ( 20) To turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP.Then select AV \ DV OUT, set it to ON and close the menu. Caution: • For normal use, set AV \ DV OUT to OFF through the menu. If it is set to ON, you cannot input digital sign...

105 E Editing You can insert and replace images/audio recorded on the camcorder’s tape with images/audiorecorded with other video equipment using analog line-in or DV terminals.Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio. The video and audio of the new scene replace that o...

106 E Editing Preparations The tape in the camcorder: When using the GL2’s AV insert function, only use to tapes recorded in SP mode with continuouslyrecorded time codes.If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in LP mode on the tape, recording will stop. The playback tape: Use only t...

107 E Editing 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder, press PLAY and locate the recording start point. Set the camcorder to playback pause mode. • You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder o...

108 E Editing OUTPUT AUDIO L R You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audio devices (AUDIO IN) orwith the internal or external microphone (MIC. IN). The original sound will not be erased.If there are non-recorded portions on the tape, or portions recorded in a mode other...

109 E Editing 1. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. 2. Select AUDIO DUB. 3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu. 4. Locate the point where you wish to start audio dubbing, then press the e / a button or the PAUSE button. • You can use the playback buttons on the camcorder or the special ...

110 E Editing 6. Adjust the input signal level. Automatic adjustment:1.Slide the REC LEVEL switch to A.Manual Adjustment:1.Slide the REC LEVEL switch to M.2.Turn the L/R LEVEL dials to adjust the recording level.• Adjust it that the level slightly exceeds the 12 point.• Adjust the balance by turning...

111 E Editing AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST-2 When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output tostereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or mixthe balance between the two.• Audio from the 16-bit mode onl...

112 E Editing When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can changethe output channels of that sound. 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close the...

113 E Editing By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminalconforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transfer images taken with thecamcorder to your PC.• While connected, it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power ...

114 E Using a Memor y Car d The camcorder can record, store and manage still images on 2 types of memory cards: the SDMemory Card (supplied with the camcorder) or the MultiMediaCard (commercially available). TheSD Memory Card has the protect switch to protect your recordings from accidental erasure....

Inserting and Removing the Memory Card 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. • When removing the memory card, make sure the card access indicator is off. 2. Open the memory card compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. 3. Insert or remove the memory card. • Push the memory card all the way in.• R...

The operating states of the memory card are shown in the center of the display. CARD ACCESS• ON DISP.SET UP ( 20) To turn the card access display off, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Thenselect CARD ACCESS, set it to OFF and close the menu. 116 E Using a Memor y Car d Image Size: 1488 × 1128 p...

1 CONTINUOUS When the file numbers are set to CONTINUOUS, each image isassigned a different number, avoiding duplication of numbers. If amemory card already contains files, the lowest available number filewill be assigned to the added file. This is convenient when you wishto manage your images on a ...

118 E Using a Memor y Car d CARD TAPE You can record still images onto the memory card.• Moving pictures cannot be recorded onto a memory card.• Memory cards cannot record audio.• When you are using an SD Memory Card, make sure the protect switch is set to allow recording. Make sure a memory card wi...

119 E Using a Memor y Car d >>>> 50 1488 FINE Image quality ( 115) Backup battery( 138) Remaining battery power ( 137) Number of images that canstill be recorded on thememory card Image size ( 116) The indicators that appear in the display when recording to a memory card: See also “The i...

120 E Using a Memor y Car d / CARD TAPE CARD SLIDE SHOW Play back and view still images recorded on a memory card. (For details on connecting to a TV, see“Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” ( 95) • The camcorder may not be able to copy or play, etc., images recorded with a non-Canon camcorder....

121 E Using a Memor y Car d 2 Card Jump Function You can jump from the current image to the desired image of unadjacent image number withoutdisplaying the images one by one.The numbers shown in the upper right corner in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode indicate the imagenumber of the current still image and the...

122 E Using a Memor y Car d You can easily erase unwanted still images while viewing them, protect them from accidentalerasure, or mark them for printing. (File Operation) ● Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect ) Select important images and protect them from accidental erasure.• If a memory card i...

123 E Using a Memor y Car d 1. With an image in the display, press the SELECT dial in to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE settings appear. • If you select | RETURN, the menu disappears from the display. 2. Select PROTECT and press the SELECT dial in. • The protect m...

124 E Using a Memor y Car d REC SEARCH CARD SLIDE SHOW This section describes how to protect the still image from the Card Operation submenu whendisplaying an index screen in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting).You can also protect a still image through the File Operation ...

125 E Using a Memor y Car d This section describes how to mark a still image for printing from Card Operation submenu inCARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting).– When displaying an index screen, you can mark the still image for printing.– When playing back a single image, you ...

126 E Using a Memor y Car d Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder. 1. With a still image in the display, open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE. • ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS ? YES NO appears in the display. 3. Select YES. ...

127 E Using a Memor y Car d REC SEARCH CARD SLIDE SHOW This section describes how to erase still images from the Card Operation submenu when playingback a single image in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.You can also erase a still image through the File Operation menu ( 123). Make sure a memory card that has im...

128 E Using a Memor y Car d 1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select IMAGE ERASE. • CANCEL, SINGLE and ALL settings appear.• To cancel erasing, select CANCEL and close the menu. 3. Select ALL. • ERASE ALL IMAGES? [EXCEPT FOR IMAGES] NO YES appears in the display. 4. Select YES. • All images ...

129 E Using a Memor y Car d Combine a title image recorded on a memory card with camcorder recordings. You can change thecolor of a title and adjust the mix level. • Speedlite and video light cannot be used when creating a title. 1. Insert a memory card into the camcorder. 2. Slide the POWER switch ...

130 E Using a Memor y Car d 1. Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE. 2. Open the menu and select \ TITLE MIX. • The title mix menu appears. 3. Select \ TITLE SELECT. • Up to 6 titles images are displayed. 4. Select the title you wish to combine. 5. Press the SELECT dial ...

131 E Using a Memor y Car d 1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select \ TITLE ERASE and press the SELECT dial in. • The title erase index screen appears. 3. Select the title image you wish to erase and press the SELECT dial in. • Check the title image on the index screen when selecting.• Eras...

132 E Using a Memor y Car d / Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enoughrecordable space have been inserted into the camcorder. 1. Locate the point on the cassette where you wish to start copying and set it to stop. 2. Select the first image you wish to cop...

133 E Using a Memor y Car d Format new memory cards if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quicklyerase all still images on a memory card, including protected images. The SD Memory Card supplied with this camcorder has already been formatted for you.• Be cautious when formatting re...

134 E Using a Memor y Car d Connecting to a PC Using a USB Cable You can download still images from a memory card to a PC connected to the camcorder via theUSB interface. By using the supplied software, you can organize, store and print out still images.When printing still images, you can add titles...

135 E Using a Memor y Car d Other Information and Precautions The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera File system).Images recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can also be transferred to a PC with theuse of the following products made for SD Memory Cards or MultiMed...

136 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and Recording Times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of ...

137 E Additional Information When to Recharge You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike a conventional batterypack, it does not have to be fully discharged first. However, as the battery pack will naturallydischarge itself over time, it is best to charge it the sa...

138 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Installing the Backup Battery Open the backup battery cover and insert theCR2025 lithium battery with the + side facingoutwards. Click the cover back into place. This backup battery allows the camcorder to retainthe date and time and other settings when themain power s...

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

140 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate the viewfinder upwards. Remove the viewfinder protect cover and clean it with acotton swab etc. When finished, return it flush with thecamcorder. • The viewfinder screen scratches easily. Be careful when cleaning. LCD • ...

141 E Additional Information Power sources • You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact yourCanon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use. TV p...

142 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place.Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camcorder. Condensation may form: When the camcorder is taken from an air-condi-tio...

Troubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode ( 35, 87). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 18-19). • The cassette has reached the end.• The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or ...

144 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 79). Focus on something which is about the same distance away, lock the focus, and then point the camcorder at your original, hard-to-focus...

145 E Additional Information Memory Card Operations Cause and/or what to do about it • It is not turned the right way ( 115). Turn it the right way and try inserting again. • Turn the camcorder’s power off and back on again and remove and reinsert the card. If themark continues to flash, format the ...

146 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 30). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorder itself are different( 30). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • Check the screen dis...

147 E Additional Information SD Memory Card orMultiMediaCard IFC-300PCU USB Cable PC Card Adapter FD Adapter Stereo Microphone (commerciallyavailable) WL-D77WirelessController MiniDVVideoCassette TV VCR ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller WD-58H MA-300 Microphone Adapter DM-50 Directional Stereo Micropho...

148 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtaingenuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A.Information Center. BP-915, BP-930, BP-945 Battery Packs Extra batteries for use with t...

150 E Ad ditional Inf ormation You can select to display or hide the operating state ofthe camcorder on the LCD screen/viewfinder. The displayalso appears on a TV connected to the camcorder. Press the wireless controller’s TV SCREEN button or set TV SCREEN to OFF in the menu to hide thedisplays on t...

151 E Additional Information Screen Displays in TAPE CAMERA Mode S1/500 10secF1.8 SELF–T0 REC 0:12:34 60min 1 VOICE 16bit [DV IF]16:9 PHOTO F MANUAL CP NDMFMF CHAR.RECFADE–T N.Y.12:00 AMJAN.15,2002 ON U j h A T W P S dB qwe #1 rt y u !7 !8 !9 #2 @0 i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5!6 #0 @9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @2 ...

152 E Ad ditional Inf ormation Screen Displays in CARD CAMERA Mode S1/720 10SECF2.0 SELF–T0 FINE99991488 1 F MANUAL CP NDMFMF 12:00 AMJAN.15,2002 ON j h A T W dB qw !0 e r o !1 !2 !3 !4 t y u i @2 @1 @0 !9 !8 !7 !6 !5 q White Balance ( 80) w Self-Timer Countdown ( 71) e Image Stabilizer ( 46) r Imag...

153 E Additional Information Caution Phrases Time zone, date and time are not set. This message appearseach time you turn the power on until you set the time zone,date and time ( 32). Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. Replace the tape or change the position of the protec...

154 E Ad ditional Inf ormation You attempted to copy a copyright protected tape. May alsobe displayed when an anomalous signal is sent during AnalogLine-in recording ( 100, 101). Memory Card Caution Phrases Memory card not inserted into the camcorder ( 115). The SD Memory Card is set for erasure pre...

155 E Additional Information Specifications Power supply (rated): Power consumption(AF turned on):Television system: Video recording system: Audio recording system: Image sensor: Tape format: Tape speed: Maximum recording time(80 min. cassette): Fast forward/rewind time: Lens:Focusing system: Minimu...

156 E Ad ditional Inf ormation A/V terminal input/output: S-video terminal input/output:MIC terminal input: Headphone terminal: LANC terminal: Operating temperatures:Dimensions:Weight: ø3.5 mm minijackAudio input: 0 dBV (47 kohm load)/ 47 kohms (AUDIO ATT ON)-10 dBV (47 kohm load)/47 kohms (AUDIO AT...

157 E Additional Information Index 16:9 Guides ···············································3816:9 Wide Screen ······································376-Second Auto Date.··································92 Å Abroad, Using the Camcorder ··················141Accessories ····························...

158 E Ad ditional Inf ormation ˆ ND Filter·····················································47 Ø Output Channel ·······································111 ∏ Photo Search··············································93Playback Tape ·····················································87Memory Card...

159 E Additional Information Menu at a Glance Function 16:9 Effect16:9 Guides6-Second Auto DateAE ShiftAnalog-Digital ConverterAudio AttenuatorAudio DubbingAudio Level IndicatorAudio ModeBeepCard Access DisplayCharacter RecordingClear ScanColor GainColor PhaseCopying from Card to TapeCustom Key SetC...

160 E Ad ditional Inf ormation h h h h h h h h h h Function Setup LevelSharpnessShutter SoundTally LampTime Zone/DSTTitle MixTV ScreenViewfinder BrightnessWireless Controller Zebra PatternZebra Pattern Level h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h Submenu CUSTOM PRESETCUSTOM PRESETCARD SET UPSYSTEMSYSTEM ...

162 E Ad ditional Inf ormation CANADA 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 videoequipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentatio...