Canon DM-GL1 - Manual (Page 5)

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Important Usage Instructions ................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..........................6
Introducing the GL1 ..............................................7
Finding Your Way Around the GL1 ......................8
The GL1 System Diagram ..................................12
Optional Accessories ............................................13
Attaching the Lens Hood ....................................15
Powering the GL1 ................................................16
Loading a Cassette ..............................................19
Basic Recording ..................................................21
Zooming ..............................................................24
Using the LCD Screen ........................................25
Playing Back a Cassette ......................................28
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen ..........30
Tips for Making Better Videos ............................31
~ General ... ~
Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off ............33
Selecting from the Menus ....................................34
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp ..........36
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time....................................39
Using the ND Filter..............................................42
Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode)......................43
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash
Photography (optional) ......................................45
Choosing the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame) ......46
Searching and Reviewing While Recording ........47
Using the Various Recording Programs ..............48
Using Digital Effects............................................51
Audio Recording ..................................................53
Setting the Self-Timer ..........................................54
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Manual Exposure Adjustment ..............................55
Adjusting the Focus ............................................58
Using AE Shift ....................................................59
Adjusting Camera Sharpness ..............................60
Adjusting Color Phase ........................................61
Using the Zebra Pattern........................................62
Adjusting the White Balance ..............................63
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Data Code ..........................................65
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search) ......................................................67
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ....................68
The Dubbing Function ........................................69
Using the Dubbing Function for the
First Time ..........................................................70
Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments ........................73
Simple Editing to a VCR ....................................74
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment ..............75
Recording from a VCR, TV or Other
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ............................76
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(A/V Insert Editing) ..........................................78
Audio Dubbing ....................................................80
Preparing the Camera ..........................................82
Notes on Using the Batteries................................83
Setting the Audio Mix ..........................................86
Camera Holding Styles ........................................88
Maintenance ........................................................89
Troubleshooting....................................................92
Screen Displays ....................................................95
Specifications ......................................................99
Index ..................................................................100
Contents
Introduction
Editing
Using the Full Range of Features
Quick Overview
Additional Information
The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of
the camera. No others have the same serial number as yours.
You should record the number and other vital information here
and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to
aid identification in case of theft. Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model Name GL1
Serial No.