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Introduction
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Important Usage Instructions 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon 6
Introducing the GL1 7
Finding Your Way Around the GL1 8
The GL1 System Diagram 12
Optional Accessories13
Attaching the Lens Hood 15
Powering the GL1 16
Loading a Cassette 19
Basic Recording 21
Zooming 24
Using the LCD Screen 25
Playing Back a Cassette 28
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen 30
Tips for Making Better Videos 31
~ General ~
Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off 33
Selecting from the Menus 34
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp 36
~ For Recording ~
Setting the Date and Time39
Using the ND Filter42
Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode)43
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash
Photography (optional) 45
Choosing the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame) 46
Searching and Reviewing While Recording 47
Using the Various Recording Programs 48
Using Digital Effects51
Audio Recording 53
Setting the Self-Timer 54
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ~
Manual Exposure Adjustment55
Adjusting the Focus 58
Using AE Shift 59

Adjusting Camera Sharpness 60
Adjusting Color Phase 61
Using the Zebra Pattern62
Adjusting the White Balance 63
~ For Playback ~
Displaying Data Code 65
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search) 67
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position 68
The Dubbing Function 69
Using the Dubbing Function for the
First Time 70
Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments 73
Simple Editing to a VCR 74
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment 75
Recording from a VCR, TV or Other
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) 76
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(A/V Insert Editing) 78
Audio Dubbing 80
Preparing the Camera 82
Notes on Using the Batteries83
Setting the Audio Mix86
Camera Holding Styles 88
Maintenance 89
Troubleshooting92
Screen Displays95
Specifications 99
Index 100
Contents
Introduction
Editing
Using the Full Range of Features
Quick Overview
Additional Information
The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of
the camera No others have the same serial number as yours
You should record the number and other vital information here
and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to
aid identification in case of theft
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No
Model Name GL1
Serial No