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Introduction
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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 ............................ 83
Using the Zebra Pattern .............................. 85
Recording PC Screens and Other Screens
Using CLEAR SCAN.................................... 86
Recording the Viewfinder Information..........86
Playing Back a Tape .................................... 87
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder
Data (Data Code) ...................................... 90
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date
Search/Index Search) .................................. 93
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position
(Zero Set Memory) .................................... 94
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen.... 95
Editing to a VCR ........................................ 97
Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital
Video Equipment ...................................... 99
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) .................... 101
Digitally Outputting Analog Video and
Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter).. 103
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing) .................................... 105
Audio Dubbing ........................................ 108
Setting the Audio Mix .............................. 111
Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable ...... 113
Memory Card Introduction........................ 114
Recording Still Images
onto a Memory Card .............................. 118
Playing Back a Memory Card .................... 120
Important Usage Instructions ........................ 2
Important Safety Instructions ........................ 3
Operating Steps and Reference Guide .......... 5
Thank You For Choosing a Canon ................ 8
Introducing the GL2...................................... 9
Finding Your Way Around the GL2.............. 10
Preparing the Camcorder ............................ 14
Powering the Camcorder ............................ 16
Loading a Cassette...................................... 18
Using the Menus ........................................ 20
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp .... 29
Setting the Date and Time .......................... 32
Basic Recording .......................................... 35
Tips for Making Better Videos .................... 40
Zooming .................................................... 42
Using the LCD Screen ................................ 43
Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off...... 46
Using the ND Filter...................................... 47
Recording Still Images onto a Tape.............. 48
Selecting the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame).. 50
Searching and Reviewing While Recording.. 51
Using the Various Recording Programs........ 52
Audio Recording ........................................ 56
Using the Custom Key ................................ 58
Using Digital Effects .................................... 62
Using the Color Bars .................................. 67
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash
Photography (Optional).............................. 68
Recording with the Interval Timer .............. 69
Recording with the Self-Timer .................... 71
Using the DV Control.................................. 72
Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) ........ 73
Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional) .... 74
Using the MA-300 Microphone Adapter
(Optional) .................................................. 75
Contents
Introduction
Preparations
Recording
Playback
Editing
Using a Memory Card