Canon GL1 Instruction Manual

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REWPLAYFF
START
/STOP
SELF
TIMERMENU
PHOTO
TV
SCREEN
D ATA
CODE
AUDIO
MONITOR
REC
PAUSESEARCH
SELECT
ZERO SET
MEMORY
AUDIO
DUB.STOP
MIXBALANCEST-1ST-2
SET ZOOM
WT
A/V
INSERTPAUSESLOW
REMOTE SET
+/
–/
´2
WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-
D73´ 2 button (p. 29) START/STOP button (p. 21) MENU button (p. 35)PHOTO button (p. 43)
TV SCREEN button (p. 35, 95) SELF TIMER button (p. 54)
DATA CODE button (p. 65, 95)
REC PAUSE button (p. 75)
ZERO SET MEMORY button 
(p. 68)Transmitter
Zoom buttons (p. 24)...

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The GL1 System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
WL-D73
Wireless 
Controller
MiniDV
Video 
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 Disk
Still Image Recorder CB-900 Car Battery
Adapter
CA-910 Compact 
Power Adapter
CH-910 Dual Battery 
Charger/Holder
(Available soon) DC-905
DC Coupler SS-650 Shoulder Strap
BP-900 Series
Battery Pack
BP-900 Series
Battery Pack
HC-4000...

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Battery pack Maximum recording Time required for 
using viewfinder using LCD screen full charge
BP-914 (optional) 1 hr. 55 min. 2 hrs. 10 min.
BP-915 (supplied) 1 hr. 5 min. 1 hr. 2 hrs. 10 min.
BP-930 (optional) 2 hrs. 15 min. 2 hrs. 10 min. 3 hrs. 30 min.
BP-930R (optional) 2 hrs. 10 min. 2 hrs. 5 min....

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VL-10Li Battery Video Light
This compact yet powerful video light can be used
for both indoor and outdoor shooting.
¥ Lithium ion battery packs can be used to power
the light. Approximate usage times are as
follows:
BP-914 50 min. BP-915 1 hr.
BP-941 2 hrs. 40 min. BP-930 2 hrs.
BP-930R 2 hrs.
220EX Speedlite
380EX Speedlite
550EX Speedlite
Attach to the GL1 to give SLR-style flash
photography.
CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder
This holds two battery packs and can charge them
both...

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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. 
3. Twist it into position (clockwise), so that the Canon logo is to the top.
¥ You do not need to assert any pressure Ñ screw the hood lightly into place.
4. Finally, tighten the locking screw. 
¥ To remove,...

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Powering the GL1
Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: 
provide power from an AC outlet
or
charge a battery pack
Notes:
¥ The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100Ð240 V AC, 50Ð60 Hz) to the
DC current used by your camera.
¥ If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause the TV to emit noise Ñ move the adapter away from
the TV or the antenna cable.
Connecting the camera to an AC outlet
1
2 3
4
Use the power adapter and...

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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 to
check that your camera is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want
it to power the camera for more than a few minutes.
1. Attach the battery pack to the power adapter.
¥ Make sure the DC coupler is not connected.
¥ Align the triangle on the battery pack with the line on the power adapter.
¥ Slide...

Specifications
Power supply100Ð240 V AC, 50Ð60 Hz
Power consumption16 W
Rated outputAdapter mode: 6.0 V, 1.7 A DC
Charger mode: 8.4 V, 1.2 A DC
Operating temperature range32¡FÐ104¡F (0¡CÐ40¡C)
Dimensions2 1/2´ 5 ´ 1 3/4in (63 ´ 127.5 ´ 43 mm)
Weight10 7/8oz (310 g)
Weight and dimensions are approximate. 
Errors and omissions excepted.
Subject to change without notice.
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CA-910 Compact Power Adapter
When replacement or repair of any product including power supply is required, please...

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Loading a Cassette
PUSHCLOSE THIS FIRST.
EJECTOPEN
PUSHCLOSE THIS FIRST.
Only use videocassettes marked with the Dlogo.*
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 open (while holding the button in the OPEN position).
3. Press the EJECT5button and wait for the cassette compartment to open.
¥ The confirmation beep sounds.
4. Load or unload the cassette.
¥ Insert the cassette...

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Protecting tapes from accidental erasure
Handling cassettes
Cassette memory
SAVEREC
SAVEREC
To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole
and the red mark. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.)
If you load this cassette and put the camera in record pause mode (p. 21), ÒTHE TAPE IS SET FOR
ERASURE PREVENTIONÓ is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the 
vmark flashes in the
display. The camera...