Canon GL2 Instruction Manual

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Searching and Reviewing While Recording
When the camcorder is in record pause mode,
you can use record search to play the tape
forwards or backwards to find the point where
you wish to start or restart recording. This is
useful when you wish to add a new scene to a
previously used cassette. By using record search,
you can ensure a smooth, noise-free join between
the new scene and the old one.
1. Press and hold the REC SEARCH + or – button while you check the picture in
the display.
•The +...

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Using the Various Recording Programs
The camcorder provides you with a choice of seven recording programs. They use different
combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match
the recording situation. 
Availability of Functions in Each Recording Program
h= Available, i= Not available
1): Can be used when exposure is locked.
2): Frequency can be selected when clear scan is activated.
3): Shutter speed cannot be changed when the exposure is...

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Easy Recording
Auto
The simplest way to use the camcorder is with the program
selector set to the [position. The camcorder will take care of
focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to point
and shoot.
In normal recording conditions, set the program selector to AUTO.
This is the same as the Easy Recording program, except that you
now have the option of using any of the camcorder’s manual
functions.[
AUTO
[
AUTO
1. Slide the program selector to Q(program AE) mode.
2. Press...

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Use this program to select the aperture (iris diameter) to give you
maximum control over the depth of field. Select between 10
aperture values (f/1.6, f/2.0, f/2.4, f/2.8, f/3.4, f/4.0, f/4.8, f/5.6,
f/6.7, f/8.0) in TAPE CAMERA mode and 9 aperture values in
CARD CAMERA mode (f/2.0 to f/8.0).
Shutter speed and gain are adjusted automatically.
Select Av mode and set the aperture by pulling the EXP dial up or down.
•Pull toward + to open the aperture (decrease the F number) and toward – to...

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Manual ( 76)
Sand & Snow
Spotlight
Select this program for total creative freedom when operating the camcorder. You
can set aperture, shutter speed and gain independently to give you exactly the
exposure you require.
You can select between 30 shutter speed settings (1/8 to 1/15000), 19 aperture
values (f/1.6 to f/8.0) and 4 gain values (0dB to +18dB) in TAPE CAMERA mode.
Select MANUAL mode and set the shutter speed, aperture and gain. 
•For further details, see “Adjusting the Exposure...

You can select the microphone sound to match the recording situation.
*Only available when audio AUDIO DUB. has been set to MIC. IN.
1. Open the VCR SET UP submenu and select MIC.
2. Select the setting and close the menu.
NORMAL:General recording.
VOICE:When recording a person’s voice.
W. SCREEN: In windy places such as the beach or near buildings. Note that low sound may be
reduced together with the wind noise.
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Audio Recording
The GL2 can record sound in two audio modes:
•16-bit (48 kHz,...

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The camcorder sets the audio recording level automatically when the REC LEVEL switch is set to A.
However, you can manually adjust the recoding level of the built-in microphone or an external
microphone connected via the MIC terminal or advanced accessory shoe (including microphones
connected via the optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter).
The camcorder is equipped with a audio level indicator at the side. You can also display the audio
level indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen (open...

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1. Open the menu and select CUSTOM KEY.
2. Select the function.
3. Close the menu.
+
,+
,+
,+PLAY
(VCR)CARDCAMERACARDPLAY
(VCR)TAPECAMERATAPE
CUSTOM KEY
(20)
Using the Custom Key
You can assign frequently used functions to the custom key (independently for TAPE CAMERA
mode, TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, CARD CAMERA mode and CARD PLAY (VCR) mode). This allows
you to customize the camcoder to your recording situations.
Default settings:
To check the current CSTM KEY setting in TAPE CAMERA or CARD...

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You can add an index signal to your recording for easy search in VCR mode. 
•You cannot add or erase the index signal later.
•You cannot use the “INDEX WRITE” button during photo nor interval timer recording.
•Index Write can be operated only by the CSTM KEY.
• While in record mode
Press the “INDEX WRITE” button and the index signal will be recorded for approximately 6 seconds.
During this time, “INDEX” appears in the viewfinder.
• While in record pause mode
1. Press the “INDEX WRITE”...

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You can display the information on the LCD screen/viewfinder on a connected TV.
Press the “TV SCREEN” button to display the information on the TV screen. Press the button again
to cancel.
* Only available when AUDIO DUB. has been set to MIC. IN.
Press the “MIC” button. Select the sound quality (NORMAL, VOICE, W. SCREEN) by pulling the
SELECT dial up or down and press the SELECT dial in.
* Only available when AUDIO DUB. has been set to MIC. IN.
Use the microphone attenuator if, during...