Canon GL2 Instruction Manual

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Viewfinder focusing 
lever (p. 14) PHOTO button (p. 48, 118)Zoom controller (p. 42)
TAPE/CARD switch 
(p. 20, 35)
Cassette compartment 
(p. 18)
Cassette compartment 
cover (p. 18)
OPEN/EJECT  switch 
(p. 18) Start/stop button (p. 35)
S-video IN/OUT 
terminal
(p. 95, 101, 103)MIC terminal 
(p. 57, 108) DC terminal
u (LANC) terminal 
(p. 98)
USB terminal 
(p. 134)
AV (audio/video) 
IN/OUT terminal 
(p. 95, 97, 101, 103) DV IN/OUT terminal 
(p. 99, 103, 105, 113) Carrying handle
Strap...

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Tripod socket (p. 40) POWER switch (p. 35)
D.EFFECTS ON/OFF 
button (p. 63)
D.EFFECTS SELECT 
button (p. 63)REC (record) SEARCH 
button(p. 51)/
     Record review 
button (p. 51)
FOCUS A/M button (p. 79)
Focus ring (p. 79) ND FILTER ON/OFF button (p. 47)
Advanced accessory shoe 
(p. 68, 73-75)
Strap mount (p. 15)
Audio level indicator 
(p. 57)
EXP (exposure) dial (p. 76) Remote sensor (p. 29) Tally lamp (p. 31)
WHITE BALANCE 
SELECT button (p. 80) WHITE BALANCE 
W (set) button (p. 80) 

 SET
REWPLAYFF
START
/STOPPHOTO
SELF
TIMERMENU
TV
SCREEN
DATA
CODE
–CARD+
AUDIO
MONITOR
REC
PAUSE
SEARCH
SELECT
SLIDESHOW
ZERO SET
MEMORY
AUDIO
DUB.
STOP
MIXBALANCEST-1ST-2
ON/OFF D.EFFECTS
SET ZOOM
WT
AV
INSERT
PAUSESLOWREMOTE SET
+/
–/
×2
WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-
D77
× 2 button (p. 88) START/STOP button (p. 35) MENU button (p. 21)
TV SCREEN button (p. 150) SELF TIMER button (p. 71)
DATA CODE button (p. 90)D.EFFECTS SELECT button (p. 63)
REC PAUSE button (p. 100, 102)
ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 94)...

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Preparing the Camcorder
1. Remove the lens cap.
• When you purchase the GL2, the lens cap cord is attached to the middle of the Velcro grip
belt. Open the Velcro and slide the lens cap cord to the position as 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 — screw the hood lightly into place.
4. Finally, tighten the...

Adjusting the Grip Belt
•Adjust the length of the grip belt strap so that
you can operate the start/stop button and
zoom control effectively.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•For extra security and portability, attach the
shoulder strap before using the camcorder.
•Pass the ends through the strap mount and
adjust the length as shown.
•Be careful not to leave the viewfinder
exposed to bright sunlight as it may melt.
(The light is concentrated by the viewfinder
lens.)
Attaching the Large Eye Cup
Use the...

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Powering the Camcorder
Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to:
provide power from a household power socket
or
charge a battery pack
Notes:
•The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz)
to the DC current used by your camcorder.
•If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause the TV to emit noise — move the adapter away
from the TV or the antenna cable.
Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to provide...

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Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for
you to check that your camcorder is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack
fully if you want it to power the camcorder 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...

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1. Attach a power source.
2. Slide the OPEN/EJECT button and release the cassette compartment cover.
•Wait for the cassette compartment to open automatically.
•The confirmation beep sounds when it is fully opened.
3. Load or unload the cassette.
•Insert the cassette gently with the window facing outward.
•Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.
4. Press the Pmark on the compartment until it clicks.
5. Click the cover back into place.
Notes:
•Do not interfere with the cassette...

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The cassette memory function cannot be used with this camcorder. To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes
the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.)
If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 35), “THE TAPE IS SET
FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the vmark flashes in the
display. The camcorder also shows the above phrase if you...

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Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display. 
There are 4 main menus:
CAM. MENU  Camera menu   ( 22)
VCR MENU VCR menu    ( 24)
C.CAM. MENU Card camera menu  ( 25)
C.PLAY MENU Card play menu  ( 27) 
2 CAM. MENU+CAMERATAPE
CAM. SET UP
CSTM PRESET
VCR SET UP
DISP. SET UP
SYSTEM
CUSTOM KEY
 TITLE MIX
 RETURN CAM. MENU SEL. SETSET
MENUCLOSECARD TAPE
2 VCR MENU    +PLAY
(VCR)TAPE
VCR SET UP
DISP. SET UP
SYSTEM
CUSTOM KEY
 RETURN VCR MENU...