Canon GL2 Instruction Manual

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AUDIO
MONITORMIXBALANCEST-1ST-2
When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output to
stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix
the balance between the two.
•Audio from the 16-bit mode only contains stereo 1 sound and so you cannot/do not need to
select the audio mix. The same applies to the 12-bit stereo 1 mode, unless new sound has been
added post-recording.
Select the output channel.
•Press...

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When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change
the output channels of that sound.
1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio.
2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the
desired setting and close the menu.
•Refer to the following list.
OUTPUT CH••• L/RVCR SET UP
(20)
OUTPUT CH Setting
Tape Recorded With
Stereo SoundPlayback Sound
L+R channels main + sub L/R
L/L L channel only main only
R/R R channel only...

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By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal
conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transfer images taken with the
camcorder to your PC.
•While connected, it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power
socket using the power adapter.
•Turn off the power of both the camcorder and the PC before connecting.
•Optional software necessary.
•For transferring still images from a memory card to your PC using a USB...

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Using a Memory Card
The camcorder can record, store and manage still images on 2 types of memory cards: the SD
Memory Card (supplied with the camcorder) or the MultiMediaCard (commercially available). The
SD Memory Card has the protect switch to protect your recordings from accidental erasure. The SD
Memory Card and the MultiMediaCard fit into the same slot.
You can do the following with a memory card:
•Record still images ( 118)
•View still images: Single ( 120), Slide show ( 121), 
Index screen (...

Inserting and Removing the Memory Card
1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.
•When removing the memory card, make sure the card access indicator is off.
2. Open the memory card compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.
3. Insert or remove the memory card.
•Push the memory card all the way in.
•Remove the memory card by pushing the card in and letting it spring out. 
4. Close the memory card compartment cover.
•When inserting the memory card, do not attempt to close the cover forcefully without the...

The operating states of the memory card are shown in the center of the display.
CARD ACCESS• ONDISP.SET UP
(20)
To turn the card access display off, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then
select CARD ACCESS, set it to OFF and close the menu.
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Image Size: 1488 ×1128 pixels/640 ×480 pixels
To change the image size of a still image, open the menu and select CARD SET UP.
Then select IMAGES RES., set it to “640 ×480” and close the menu.
•“640” appears in the display.
Maximum...

1CONTINUOUS
When the file numbers are set to CONTINUOUS, each image is
assigned a different number, avoiding duplication of numbers. If a
memory card already contains files, the lowest available number file
will be assigned to the added file. This is convenient when you wish
to manage your images on a PC. We recommend keeping the file
numbers set to CONTINUOUS. Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a new memory card is inserted, or so that
they count up continuously. The still images...

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Using a Memory Card
CARD TAPE
You can record still images onto the memory card.
•Moving pictures cannot be recorded onto a memory card.
•Memory cards cannot record audio.
•When you are using an SD Memory Card, make sure the protect switch is set to allow recording.
Make sure a memory card with enough memory available is inserted into the camcorder.
While the card access indicator flashes, do not disconnect the power source or remove the memory
card. Doing so could result in data damage.
1. Slide...

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Using a Memory Card
>>>>   50
1488FINE
Image quality ( 115)
Backup battery
(138)Remaining battery power 
(137)
Number of images that can
still be recorded on the
memory card
Image size ( 116)
The indicators that appear in the display when recording to a memory card:
See also “The indicator that appear on the LCD screen when LCD mirror is turned on” ( 44).
Memory Card Indication:
flashing in red: No card
6in green: 6 or more images
5in yellow: 1 to 5 images
0in red: No more images
6flashing in red:...

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CARD TAPE
CARD   SLIDE
SHOW
Play back and view still images recorded on a memory card. (For details on connecting to a TV, see
“Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” ( 95)
•The camcorder may not be able to copy or play, etc., images recorded with a non-Canon
camcorder.
Do not change the data recorded on a memory card.
•You may not be able to play back the following still images correctly on this camcorder:
−Still images that have not been recorded with this camcorder but...