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)
SET button (p. 35)
MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 86) Controller buttons (p. 35)
Search buttons (p. 67)
SEARCH SELECT button (p. 67) AUDIO MONITOR button 
(p. 86)
AUDIO DUB. button (p. 81)
A/V INSERT button (p. 79)
REMOTE SET button (p. 37)           button (p. 29)
          button (p. 29)
PAUSE      button (p. 28)
FF        button (p. 28)
REW        button (p. 28)
SLOW      button (p. 29)
STOP      button (p. 28)
PLAY      button (p. 28) 
						

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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 
System Case Video Head 
Cleaning 
Cassette WD-58 
Wide-converter
(Available soon) 220EX
Speedlite
380EX
Speedlite
550EX
Speedlite BP-900 Series
Battery Pack
Stereo 
Microphone
(Available 
commercially)
MB-100
Microphone 
Boom 
						

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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. 3 hrs. 20 min.
BP-941 (optional) 3 hrs. 5 min. 2 hrs. 55 min. 4 hrs. 10 min.
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Optional Accessories
CB-900 Car Battery Adapter
Power your camera, or recharge battery packs on
the move. The car battery adapter plugs into your
carÕs cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 
12Ð24 V DC negative ground battery.
When you attach two battery packs to the CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder, the maximum recording time will be
almost doubled.
Battery pack Playback time (using the LCD screen)
BP-914 1 hr. 25 min.
BP-915 1 hr. 35 min.
BP-930 3 hrs. 10 min.
BP-930R 2 hrs. 55 min.
BP-941 4 hrs. 15 min.
These figures show how long you can view playback with the LCD, after attaching a fully-charged battery pack.
Playback time will be shortened at low temperatures.
WD-58 Wide-converter
This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.7,
giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or
panoramic views.
¥ There may be some vignetting at the extreme
wide angle position.
FR-100 Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder
Connects to the GL1 or any Canon camcorder with
a DV terminal and records still images onto a
floppy disk in one of three resolution choices.
Images from the disk can then be transferred to a
computer. Available: Winter  1999
Battery Packs
Extra batteries for use with the GL1.
When you use the optional BP-930R (without the
CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder), the
remaining time indicator appears, showing you
how many minutes you can continue to record
before the battery is exhausted (see p. 83). 
						

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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 consectively.
It can then be connected directly to the GL1 to
give twice the playback time. It can also make use
of the high performance battery pack BP-941, to
give up to 6 hrs. recording time.
220EX
380EX550EX
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video
equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.CANONGENUINEVIDEOACCESSORY
Provided accessories:
WL-D73 Wireless Controller D83-0532-000
CA-910 Compact Power Adapter D85-1022-201
DC-905 DC Coupler D85-1170-201
BP-915 Battery Pack D85-0952-201
SS-650 Shoulder Strap D81-1350-000
S-150 S-video Cable D82-0330-202
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable D82-0590-201
Lens Hood D52-0110-000
Lens Cap DG1-3740-000
Optional accessories:
FR-100 Floppy Disk Still Image 
Recorder D89-0732-002
CB-900 Car Battery Adapter D85-0502-201
CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/
Holder D85-1072-002
HC-4000 System Case D81-1360-000
VL-10Li Battery Video Light D86-0081-201
MB-100 Microphone Boom D89-0200-202
JR7.2V 10WF Halogen Bulb DY4-4530-000
220EX Speedlite (Flash Unit) C50-0741-201
380EX Speedlite (Flash Unit) C50-0721-201
550EX Speedlite (Flash Unit) C50-0731-011
DVM-CL DV Cleaning Cassette D36-0032-201
HC-4000 System Case
A solid, lockable case that provides safe and
stylish protection for the camera during
transportation and storage. 
						

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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, reverse the above procedure.
Since the lens hood cuts stray light that may cause flare and ghost images and protects the lens, be sure to
attach the hood when you are recording.
Attaching the Lens Hood 
						

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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 the DC coupler to provide your camera with instant power from an AC outlet.
1. Attach the DC coupler to the camera.
¥ Extend the viewfinder and rotate it upwards.
¥ Align the edge of the DC coupler with the line on the camera.
¥ Slide the coupler down in the direction of the arrow, until it clicks into place.
2. Connect the DC coupler to the adapter.
3. Plug the adapter into an AC outlet.
4. Detach the DC coupler after use.
¥ Press and hold the BATTERY RELEASE button, while you slide the coupler up.
¥ Always turn the camera off and raise the viewfinder before removing the power source. 
						

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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 the battery across until it clicks into place.
2. Plug the adapter into an AC outlet.
¥ The charge indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress. Single flashes mean that the
battery pack is less than 50% charged. Double flashes mean that it is between 50% and 75%
charged. Triple flashes mean that it is more than 75% charged. 
¥ The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged.
3. Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camera.
¥ Extend the viewfinder and rotate it upwards.
¥ Align the triangle on the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, then slide the battery in the
direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
4. Remove the battery pack after use.
¥ Press and hold the BATTERY RELEASE button, while you slide the battery up.
¥ Always turn the camera off and raise the viewfinder before removing the power source.
Notes:
¥ You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the ÒNotes on Using the BatteriesÓ on p. 83. These
notes include charging and recording times and how to charge the backup battery.
¥ Using the optional CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder you can power the camera from two battery
packs for longer continuous recording. You can exchange the battery packs independently without
cutting the power to the camcorder. In addition, the CH-910 can charge two batteries consecutively
when it is connected to an AC outlet. 
						

							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 return it to the
nearest authorized Canon Service Center and have it repaired or replaced with the same number product
or equivalent. 
						

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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 gently with the window facing out and the REC/SAVE tab to the top.
¥ Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.
5. Press the Pmark on the compartment until it clicks.
6. Click the cover back into place.
* Dis a trade mark.
Notes:
¥ After loading a cassette, use record search (p. 47) to find the point where you want to start recording.
¥ Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing, or attempt to close the
cover.
¥ Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.
¥ Do not leave the cassette in the camera after use Ñ return it to its case and store it in a cool, clean, dry
place.
¥ When a cassette is not loaded, 
vflashes in the display.
¥ With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading (p. 95). 
						

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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 also shows the above phrase if you accidentally press the 
2(record) button with the
camera switched to VCR mode.
If you want to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is closed.
¥ To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder Ñ do not open
the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself.
¥ Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced Ñ they may damage the camcorder.
¥ Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape.
¥ Handle cassettes with care Ñ dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may cause internal
damage.
¥ Store cassettes in the provided case, rewinding them to the start of the tape first, and then storing them
upright.
¥ A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use, affecting information transfer.
Therefore, after using a tape around ten times, be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton swab.
You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorder.