GL1 Instruction Manual
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Digital Video Camcorder, DM-GL1 and Compact Power Adapter, CA-910A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ...the instructions, may infringe on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. Introduction COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with arrowhead symbol, within the product's ...product. 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
Digital Video Camcorder, DM-GL1 and Compact Power Adapter, CA-910A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ...the instructions, may infringe on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. Introduction COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with arrowhead symbol, within the product's ...product. 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
GL1 Instruction Manual
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...this manual. 6. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be hazardous. 7. Overloading - Objects and Liquid Entry - Servicing - Accessories - They may be retained for long periods of power source indicated on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. Do not place...sources of fire or electric shock. 17. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as battery power, refer to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder DM-GL1A and all servicing to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In ...
...this manual. 6. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be hazardous. 7. Overloading - Objects and Liquid Entry - Servicing - Accessories - They may be retained for long periods of power source indicated on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. Do not place...sources of fire or electric shock. 17. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as battery power, refer to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder DM-GL1A and all servicing to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In ...
GL1 Instruction Manual
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... for Choosing a Canon 6 Adjusting Camera Sharpness 60 Adjusting Color Phase 61 Quick Overview Using the Zebra Pattern 62 Adjusting the White Balance 63 Introducing the GL1 7 Finding Your Way Around the GL1 8 ~ For Playback ...~ The GL1 System Diagram 12 Optional Accessories 13 Attaching the ...Lens Hood 15 Powering the GL1 16 Loading a Cassette 19 Displaying Data Code 65 Searching ...
... for Choosing a Canon 6 Adjusting Camera Sharpness 60 Adjusting Color Phase 61 Quick Overview Using the Zebra Pattern 62 Adjusting the White Balance 63 Introducing the GL1 7 Finding Your Way Around the GL1 8 ~ For Playback ...~ The GL1 System Diagram 12 Optional Accessories 13 Attaching the ...Lens Hood 15 Powering the GL1 16 Loading a Cassette 19 Displaying Data Code 65 Searching ...
GL1 Instruction Manual
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...supplied with the following accessories: WL-D73 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries To get started To get the most out of your recording enjoyment. The camera's short operation confirmation beeps are many sophisticated features which will add to : • Finding Your Way Around the GL1 (p. 8) •...by ` in addition to the contents and index) please refer to your new camcorder, we suggest that you read this E Canon camcorder. Introduction Getting started we recommend that you pleasure for purchasing this manual thoroughly - you will soon be making high-quality ...
...supplied with the following accessories: WL-D73 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries To get started To get the most out of your recording enjoyment. The camera's short operation confirmation beeps are many sophisticated features which will add to : • Finding Your Way Around the GL1 (p. 8) •...by ` in addition to the contents and index) please refer to your new camcorder, we suggest that you read this E Canon camcorder. Introduction Getting started we recommend that you pleasure for purchasing this manual thoroughly - you will soon be making high-quality ...
GL1 Instruction Manual
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REC SEARCH button (p. 47) WHITE BALANCE (p. 63) set button WHITE BALANCE SELECT button (p. 63) Tripod socket (p. 31) Quick Overview E Zoom control (p. 24) START/STOP button (p. 21) Strap attachment bar (p. 82) Accessory shoe (p. 45) Tally lamp (p. 38) Remote sensor (p. 36) Lens hood (p. 15) ND FILTER button (p. 42) FOCUS A/M button (p. 58) EXPOSURE dial (p. 55) D.E. (digital effects) ON/OFF button (p. 52) 10 PHOTO button (p. 43) POWER switch (p. 21, 28) Power indicator (p. 28) + REC SEARCH button (p. 47) Record review button (p. 47) -
REC SEARCH button (p. 47) WHITE BALANCE (p. 63) set button WHITE BALANCE SELECT button (p. 63) Tripod socket (p. 31) Quick Overview E Zoom control (p. 24) START/STOP button (p. 21) Strap attachment bar (p. 82) Accessory shoe (p. 45) Tally lamp (p. 38) Remote sensor (p. 36) Lens hood (p. 15) ND FILTER button (p. 42) FOCUS A/M button (p. 58) EXPOSURE dial (p. 55) D.E. (digital effects) ON/OFF button (p. 52) 10 PHOTO button (p. 43) POWER switch (p. 21, 28) Power indicator (p. 28) + REC SEARCH button (p. 47) Record review button (p. 47) -
GL1 Instruction Manual
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... view playback with the LCD, after attaching a fully-charged battery pack. Time required for genuine Canon video accessories. Playback time will be transferred to the GL1 or any Canon camcorder with the GL1. Available: Winter 1999 13 Battery pack BP-914 BP-915 BP-930 BP-930R BP-941 ...you how many minutes you a wide perspective for your Canon camcorder by calling 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. The car battery adapter plugs into your camera, or recharge battery packs on the move. When you can also obtain genuine accessories for indoor shots or panoramic views. • There...
... view playback with the LCD, after attaching a fully-charged battery pack. Time required for genuine Canon video accessories. Playback time will be transferred to the GL1 or any Canon camcorder with the GL1. Available: Winter 1999 13 Battery pack BP-914 BP-915 BP-930 BP-930R BP-941 ...you how many minutes you a wide perspective for your Canon camcorder by calling 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. The car battery adapter plugs into your camera, or recharge battery packs on the move. When you can also obtain genuine accessories for indoor shots or panoramic views. • There...
GL1 Instruction Manual
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...power the light. It can be connected directly to the GL1 to give up to give SLR-style flash photography. 220EX 380EX 550EX Quick Overview SORY CA UINE VIDE NON GEN This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. Approximate usage times are as follows: BP-914 50 ...min. recording time. 220EX Speedlite 380EX Speedlite 550EX Speedlite Attach to the GL1 to 6 hrs. BP-930R 2 hrs. O ACCES Provided accessories: WL-D73 Wireless Controller CA-910 Compact...
...power the light. It can be connected directly to the GL1 to give up to give SLR-style flash photography. 220EX 380EX 550EX Quick Overview SORY CA UINE VIDE NON GEN This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. Approximate usage times are as follows: BP-914 50 ...min. recording time. 220EX Speedlite 380EX Speedlite 550EX Speedlite Attach to the GL1 to 6 hrs. BP-930R 2 hrs. O ACCES Provided accessories: WL-D73 Wireless Controller CA-910 Compact...
GL1 Instruction Manual
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... PHOTO button has no half-way setting, press the button fully and the camera immediately takes the "photo". • For even greater versatility attach a Canon Speedlite for example), the picture may be blurred. 44 Using the Full Range of Features Notes: E • While the camera records the still, you... enough to see page 45), when taking a still picture). • Depending on the subject (fast moving subject, for flash photography (available as optional accessories, see the image in the display. • If you want to use an effect, make sure you set it before you take your picture (you...
... PHOTO button has no half-way setting, press the button fully and the camera immediately takes the "photo". • For even greater versatility attach a Canon Speedlite for example), the picture may be blurred. 44 Using the Full Range of Features Notes: E • While the camera records the still, you... enough to see page 45), when taking a still picture). • Depending on the subject (fast moving subject, for flash photography (available as optional accessories, see the image in the display. • If you want to use an effect, make sure you set it before you take your picture (you...
GL1 Instruction Manual
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...in the illustration. Manual recording program. - Attach the Speedlite 380EX and 550EX with the: - Set the camera to the E camcorder's accessory shoe. When you press the PHOTO button halfway down, the camera sets the autofocus and the zoom is still charging, the flash will not... while the Speedlite is locked. Pressing the PHOTO button fully down . Using a Canon Speedlite for the 550EX. • You cannot use the 550EX's multiple Speedlite control. 45 Attach the Speedlite 220EX with the GL1. • You cannot use the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 for Flash Photography (optional...
...in the illustration. Manual recording program. - Attach the Speedlite 380EX and 550EX with the: - Set the camera to the E camcorder's accessory shoe. When you press the PHOTO button halfway down, the camera sets the autofocus and the zoom is still charging, the flash will not... while the Speedlite is locked. Pressing the PHOTO button fully down . Using a Canon Speedlite for the 550EX. • You cannot use the 550EX's multiple Speedlite control. 45 Attach the Speedlite 220EX with the GL1. • You cannot use the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 for Flash Photography (optional...
GL1 Instruction Manual
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... flashing stops, or turn the program selector to set a shutter speed that you turn the power off . If you use of a Canon Speedlite (p. 45) or Video Light (available as optional accessories, see page 14). • The Tv values are reset if you now have the option of using any of a second. Using...
... flashing stops, or turn the program selector to set a shutter speed that you turn the power off . If you use of a Canon Speedlite (p. 45) or Video Light (available as optional accessories, see page 14). • The Tv values are reset if you now have the option of using any of a second. Using...
GL1 Instruction Manual
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... of electric shock if water gets inside a car in rain or mist. • There is a risk of your camera to OFF and store it to accessories such as there is very dangerous as battery packs and cassettes. 89 Additional Information Note: • These cautions also apply to qualified service personnel. Maintenance...
... of electric shock if water gets inside a car in rain or mist. • There is a risk of your camera to OFF and store it to accessories such as there is very dangerous as battery packs and cassettes. 89 Additional Information Note: • These cautions also apply to qualified service personnel. Maintenance...
GL1 Instruction Manual
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Index Å E Abroad, Using the Camera, 90 Accessories, 6 Adapter, AC, 16 AE Programs, 48 AE Shift, 59 Analog Line-in, 76 Audio Dubbing, 80 Audio Mix, 86 Audio Mode, ... 45 Focusing, 58 Frame Mode, 46 Ì Gain, 56 Grip Belt, 82 Ó Head Cleaning, 90 Headphones, 27 È Image Stabilizer, 33 Introducing the GL1, 7 Ò LANC, 74 LCD Screen, 25 Lens Cap, 6 Lens Hood, 6, 15 Loading Cassettes, 19 Low-angle Recording, 88 LP Mode, 22 ˜ ...Program, 50 Menus, 34 Microphone, 80 Mirror, 26 Movie Mode, 46 ˆ ND Filter, 42 Ø Optical Image Stabilizer, 33 Optional Accessories, 13
Index Å E Abroad, Using the Camera, 90 Accessories, 6 Adapter, AC, 16 AE Programs, 48 AE Shift, 59 Analog Line-in, 76 Audio Dubbing, 80 Audio Mix, 86 Audio Mode, ... 45 Focusing, 58 Frame Mode, 46 Ì Gain, 56 Grip Belt, 82 Ó Head Cleaning, 90 Headphones, 27 È Image Stabilizer, 33 Introducing the GL1, 7 Ò LANC, 74 LCD Screen, 25 Lens Cap, 6 Lens Hood, 6, 15 Loading Cassettes, 19 Low-angle Recording, 88 LP Mode, 22 ˜ ...Program, 50 Menus, 34 Microphone, 80 Mirror, 26 Movie Mode, 46 ˆ ND Filter, 42 Ø Optical Image Stabilizer, 33 Optional Accessories, 13
GL1 Instruction Manual
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..., alteration, accident, leaking batteries, exterior nicks, scratches or dents, electrical current fluctuations, failure to accessories or consumables for the DV Camcorder, which vary from 9:00 a.m. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, New York 11042 102 Additional Information The sole warranty with respect to the DV ... workmanship as the CUSA Center or Service Facility may from whom you make the call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040 (which cause damage to each Canon GL1 Digital Video Camcorder ("DV Camcorder") purchased and used in no responsibility under warranty will be...
..., alteration, accident, leaking batteries, exterior nicks, scratches or dents, electrical current fluctuations, failure to accessories or consumables for the DV Camcorder, which vary from 9:00 a.m. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, New York 11042 102 Additional Information The sole warranty with respect to the DV ... workmanship as the CUSA Center or Service Facility may from whom you make the call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040 (which cause damage to each Canon GL1 Digital Video Camcorder ("DV Camcorder") purchased and used in no responsibility under warranty will be...
GL1 Instruction Manual
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...ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with this Canon product (including loss of profit, revenue, video tapes or enjoyment) or from the date of this Canon product or the person for commercial, professional or industrial purposes. Canon Canada assumes no liability...(a) The loss or damage to the product results from the date of original purchase, labour will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada's option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from : i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized...
...ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with this Canon product (including loss of profit, revenue, video tapes or enjoyment) or from the date of this Canon product or the person for commercial, professional or industrial purposes. Canon Canada assumes no liability...(a) The loss or damage to the product results from the date of original purchase, labour will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada's option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from : i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized...
GL1 Brochure
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... timer button Stereo microphone ND FILTER button Program selector FF button REW button STOP button PLAY button REC button PAUSE button START/STOP button Accessory shoe EXPOSURE dial Image stabilizer button D.E. (digital effects) ON/OFF button WHITE BALANCE set button WHITE BALANCE SELECT button Zoom control OPEN ... Power indicator BATTERY RELEASE button Strap attachment bar POWER switch + REC SEARCH button PHOTO button Record review button - REC SEARCH button 6 GL1 Nomenclature LCD panel open button LCD screen DISPLAY/DATA CODE button RESET button LCD BRIGHT +/-
... timer button Stereo microphone ND FILTER button Program selector FF button REW button STOP button PLAY button REC button PAUSE button START/STOP button Accessory shoe EXPOSURE dial Image stabilizer button D.E. (digital effects) ON/OFF button WHITE BALANCE set button WHITE BALANCE SELECT button Zoom control OPEN ... Power indicator BATTERY RELEASE button Strap attachment bar POWER switch + REC SEARCH button PHOTO button Record review button - REC SEARCH button 6 GL1 Nomenclature LCD panel open button LCD screen DISPLAY/DATA CODE button RESET button LCD BRIGHT +/-
GL1 Brochure
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... cable-free. Images from a car cigarette lighter socket. THE CANON GL1 KIT GL1 Specifications Power supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Power consumption: 6.7 W (using viewfinder), 7.4 W (using LCD viewfinder screen BP-915 (supplied) 1 hr. 5 min. 1 hr. cassette); When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Power Sources This mark identifies genuine...
... cable-free. Images from a car cigarette lighter socket. THE CANON GL1 KIT GL1 Specifications Power supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Power consumption: 6.7 W (using viewfinder), 7.4 W (using LCD viewfinder screen BP-915 (supplied) 1 hr. 5 min. 1 hr. cassette); When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Power Sources This mark identifies genuine...