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 mount (p. 15)
Eyepiece adapter 
(p. 14)
Standby lever (p. 36)
Grip belt (p. 15)    (phones) terminal 
(p. 89)
Lens hood locking screw 
(p. 14) Lens hood (p. 14) Stereo microphone 
(p. 56) Lock lever (p. 35) 
						

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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)
Transmitter
Zoom buttons (p. 30, 42)
SET button (p. 21)
D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button 
(p. 63)
MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 111) Controller buttons (p. 21)
Search buttons (p. 93)
SEARCH SELECT button (p. 93)
AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 111)
AUDIO DUB. button (p. 108)
AV INSERT button (p. 105)
REMOTE SET button (p. 30)           button (p. 88)
           button (p. 88)
FF        button (p. 87)
PLAY      button (p. 87)
STOP     button (p. 87)
SLOW       button (p. 88)
REW        button (p. 88)
PAUSE      button (p. 87)
PHOTO button (p. 48, 118)
CARD        buttons (p. 120) 
SLIDE SHOW button (p. 121)
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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 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
Adjusting the Viewfinder
•In record pause mode, adjust the viewfinder
focusing lever to suit your eyesight.
•The viewfinder extends straight out and rotates
upwards for comfortable viewing. Store the
camcorder with the viewfinder flush with the
body of the camcorder.
•To view with the viewfinder, make sure the
LCD panel is either turned so that the subject
can monitor the screen, or totally closed with
the screen facing inwards.
•Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed
to bright sunlight as it may melt. (The light is
concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) 
						

							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 supplied Large Eye Cup when
recording in very bright surroundings or when
wearing glasses.
1. Detach the eye cup from the
camcorder.
2. Replace the eye cup with the Large
Eye Cup.
•You can attach it to the right or the left.
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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 your camcorder with instant power from an
household power socket.
1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
2. Plug the adapter into a household power socket.
3. Connect the DC coupler to the power adapter.
4. Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder.
•Extend the viewfinder and rotate it upwards.
•Align the edge of the DC coupler with the line on the camcorder.
•Slide the coupler down in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
5After use, turn the camcorder off, detach the DC coupler and disconnect the DC
coupler from the power adapter. Unplug the power cord and disconnect it from
the power adapter.
•Press and hold the BATT. RELEASE button, while you slide the coupler up.
•Always turn the camcorder off and raise the viewfinder before removing the power source.
Using a Household Power Source
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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 place.
2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
3. Plug the power adapter into a household power socket.
•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.
4. Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camcorder.
•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.
5. Remove the battery pack after use.
•Press and hold the BATT. RELEASE button, while you slide the battery up.
•Always turn the camcorder off and raise the viewfinder before removing the power source.
Notes:
•You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in “Notes on Using the Batteries” ( 136).
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 camcorder 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 a household power socket.
Charging and Attaching the Battery Pack
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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 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 camcorder after use — return it to its case and store it in a cool,
clean, dry place.
•When no cassette is loaded, vflashes in the display.
•With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading. Use only videocassettes marked with the DV logo.*
CLOSE THIS FIRST.
*Dlogo is a trademark.
Loading and Unloading
Loading a 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 accidentally press the 2(record) button
with the camcorder switched to TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode.
If you wish to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so that the hole is closed.
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
SAVEREC
SAVEREC
Cassette Handling Precautions
Cassette Memory Function
•To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder — do
not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself.
•Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced — 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 — 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
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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 SEL. SETSET
MENUCLOSECARD TAPE
2 C. CAM. MENU    +CAMERACARD
CAM. SET UP
CSTM PRESET
CARD SET UP
DISP. SET UP
SYSTEM
CUSTOM KEY
 RETURN C.CAM. MENU SEL. SETSET
MENUCLOSECARD TAPE
2 C. PLAY MENU    +PLAY
(VCR)CARD
CARD OPER.
VCR SET UP
DISP. SET UP
SYSTEM
CUSTOM KEY
 RETURN C.PLAY MENU SEL. SETSET
MENUCLOSECARD TAPE
Using the Menus