Canon DV-PC Instruction Manual

PUB. DIM-462PUB. DIM-462DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDERInstruction ManualCAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUESMode d’emploiVIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITALManu

10EPreparationsAUDIO DUB. button (p. 108)AV INSERT button (p. 105)REC PAUSE button (p. 100,102) (play/pause) button (p. 87)/Title Mix button (p

100EEditing1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you wish tocopy and set it to playback pause mode.2. Press the camcor

101EEditingPreparations1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR, TV or another camcorder.2. Prepare the device. (Example connecting to a VCR)• Set the TV/V

102EEditing1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you wish tocopy and set it to playback pause mode.2. Press the REC PA

103EEditingConnecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of recordedanalog video and audio signals to digital signals in

104EEditingAV DV OUT••• OFFVCR SET UP( 20)To turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP.Then select AV \ DV OUT, set it

105EEditingYou can insert and replace images/audio recorded on the camcorder’s tape with images/audiorecorded with other video equipment using analog

106EEditingPreparationsThe tape in the camcorder:When using the GL2’s AV insert function, only use to tapes recorded in SP mode with continuouslyrecor

107EEditing1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set theVCR to playback pause mode.2. On the camcorder, press PLAY

108EEditingOUTPUTAUDIOLRYou can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audio devices (AUDIO IN) orwith the internal or external m

109EEditing1. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP.2. Select AUDIO DUB.3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu.4. Locate the point where you w

11EPreparationsViewfinder focusing lever (p. 14)PHOTO button (p. 48, 118)Zoom controller (p. 42)TAPE/CARD switch (p. 20, 35)Cassette compartment (p. 1

110EEditing6. Adjust the input signal level.Automatic adjustment:1.Slide the REC LEVEL switch to A.Manual Adjustment:1.Slide the REC LEVEL switch to M

111EEditingAUDIOMONITORMIXBALANCEST-1ST-2When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output tostereo 1 (the orig

112EEditingWhen you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can changethe output channels of that sound.1. Load a tap

113EEditingBy using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminalconforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, yo

114EUsing a Memory CardThe camcorder can record, store and manage still images on 2 types of memory cards: the SDMemory Card (supplied with the camcor

Inserting and Removing the Memory Card1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.• When removing the memory card, make sure the card access indicator is off.2. O

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, ope

1 CONTINUOUSWhen the file numbers are set to CONTINUOUS, each image isassigned a different number, avoiding duplication of numbers. If amemory card al

118EUsing a Memory CardCARD TAPEYou can record still images onto the memory card.• Moving pictures cannot be recorded onto a memory card.•Memory cards

119EUsing a Memory Card>>>> 501488FINEImage quality ( 115)Backup battery( 138)Remaining battery power ( 137)Number of images that cansti

12EPreparationsTripod 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

120EUsing a Memory Card/CARD TAPECARD SLIDESHOWPlay back and view still images recorded on a memory card. (For details on connecting to a TV, see“Co

121EUsing a Memory Card2 Card Jump FunctionYou can jump from the current image to the desired image of unadjacent image number withoutdisplaying the i

122EUsing a Memory CardYou can easily erase unwanted still images while viewing them, protect them from accidentalerasure, or mark them for printing.

123EUsing a Memory Card1. With an image in the display, press the SELECT dial in to open the FILE OPER.menu.• PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE

124EUsing a Memory CardREC SEARCHCARD SLIDESHOWThis section describes how to protect the still image from the Card Operation submenu whendisplaying

125EUsing a Memory CardThis section describes how to mark a still image for printing from Card Operation submenu inCARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the

126EUsing a Memory CardMake sure a memory card that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder.1. With a still image in the displa

127EUsing a Memory CardREC SEARCHCARD SLIDESHOWThis section describes how to erase still images from the Card Operation submenu when playingback a s

128EUsing a Memory Card1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER.2. Select IMAGE ERASE.• CANCEL, SINGLE and ALL settings appear.•To cancel erasing, select

129EUsing a Memory CardCombine a title image recorded on a memory card with camcorder recordings. You can change thecolor of a title and adjust the mi

SETREWPLAYFFSTART/STOPPHOTOSELFTIMERMENUTVSCREENDATACODE–CARD+AUDIOMONITORRECPAUSESEARCHSELECTSLIDESHOWZERO SETMEMORYAUDIODUB.STOPMIXBALANCEST-1ST-2O

130EUsing a Memory Card1. Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.2. Open the menu and select \ TITLE MIX.• The title mix me

131EUsing a Memory Card1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER.2. Select \ TITLE ERASE and press the SELECT dial in.• The title erase index screen appea

132EUsing a Memory Card/Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enoughrecordable space have been inserted into

133EUsing a Memory CardFormat new memory cards if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quicklyerase all still images on a memory card

134EUsing a Memory CardConnecting to a PC Using a USB CableYou can download still images from a memory card to a PC connected to the camcorder via the

135EUsing a Memory CardOther Information and PrecautionsThe camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera File system).Images recorded

136EAdditionalInformationNotes on Using the BatteriesCharging and Recording Times• These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times

137EAdditionalInformationWhen to RechargeYou can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike a conventional batterypack, it

138EAdditionalInformationInstalling the Backup BatteryOpen the backup battery cover and insert theCR2025 lithium battery with the + side facingoutward

139EAdditionalInformationMaintenanceAvoid high temperatures and high humidity.• Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather, for example.•

14EPreparationsPreparing the Camcorder1. Remove the lens cap.• When you purchase the GL2, the lens cap cord is attached to the middle of the Velcro gr

140EAdditionalInformationViewfinder• Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate the viewfinder upwards.Remove the viewfinder protect cover and clean it with

141EAdditionalInformationPower sources•You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs inany country where th

142EAdditionalInformationCondensationCondensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place.Using the camcorder whi

TroubleshootingCause and/or what to do about it• The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode( 35, 87).• The cassette is not loaded or is set for

144EAdditionalInformationNote:• Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better resultsusing manual focus

145EAdditionalInformationMemory Card OperationsCause and/or what to do about it• It is not turned the right way ( 115). Turn it the right way and try

146EAdditionalInformationMiscellaneousCause and/or what to do about it• The remote sensor mode is set to OFFB inthe menu ( 30).• The remote sensor mod

147EAdditionalInformationSD Memory Card orMultiMediaCardIFC-300PCU USB CablePC Card AdapterFD AdapterStereo Microphone (commerciallyavailable)W

148EAdditionalInformationCall or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtaingenuine accessories for your

149EAdditionalInformationVL-10Li Battery Video LightThis compact yet powerful video light can be used forboth indoor and outdoor shooting.• Use the BP

Adjusting the Grip Belt• Adjust the length of the grip belt strap so thatyou can operate the start/stop button andzoom control effectively.Attaching t

150EAdditionalInformationYou can select to display or hide the operating state ofthe camcorder on the LCD screen/viewfinder. The displayalso appears o

151EAdditionalInformationScreen Displays in TAPE CAMERA ModeS1/500 10secF1.8 SELF–T0REC0:12:3460min1VOICE16bit[DV IF]16:9PHOTOFMANUALCP NDMFMF

152EAdditionalInformationScreen Displays in CARD CAMERA ModeS1/720 10SECF2.0 SELF–T0FINE999914881FMANUALCP NDMFMF12:00 AMJAN.15,2002ONjhATWdBqw

153EAdditionalInformationCaution PhrasesTime zone, date and time are not set. This message appearseach time you turn the power on until you set the ti

154EAdditionalInformationYou attempted to copy a copyright protected tape. May alsobe displayed when an anomalous signal is sent during AnalogLine-in

155EAdditionalInformationSpecificationsPower supply (rated): Power consumption(AF turned on):Television system: Video recording system: Audio recordin

156EAdditionalInformationA/V terminal input/output: S-video terminal input/output:MIC terminal input: Headphone terminal: LANC terminal: Operating tem

157EAdditionalInformationIndex16:9 Guides···············································3816:9 Wide Screen ······································376-S

158EAdditionalInformationˆND Filter·····················································47ØOutput Channel·······································111∏Ph

159EAdditionalInformationMenu at a GlanceFunction16:9 Effect16:9 Guides6-Second Auto DateAE ShiftAnalog-Digital ConverterAudio AttenuatorAudio Dubbing

16EPreparationsPowering the CamcorderBefore operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to:provide power from a household power s

160EAdditionalInformationhhhhhhhhhhFunctionSetup LevelSharpnessShutter SoundTally LampTime Zone/DSTTitle MixTV ScreenViewfinder BrightnessWireless Con

161EAdditionalInformationU.S.A.CANON®GL2 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (

162EAdditionalInformationCANADACANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada In

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17EPreparationsYour battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power foryou to check that your camcorder is

18EPreparations1. Attach a power source.2. Slide the OPEN/EJECT button and release the cassette compartment cover.•Wait for the cassette compartment t

19EPreparationsThe cassette memory function cannot be used with this camcorder.To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the

Introduction2EWARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THISPRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Important Usage InstructionsDigital

20EPreparationsMany of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display. There are 4 main menus:CAM. MENU Camer

21EPreparations1. Slide the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch to the desired settings.2. Press the MENU button to open the menu.• One of the main

22EPreparationsCAM. SET UPCSTM PRESETVCR SET UPDISP. SET UPSYSTEMCUSTOM KEY TITLE MIX RETURNCAM. MENU SEL. SETSETMENUCLOSE135246781 Camera Set Up Subm

23EPreparationsREC MODEMICMIC ATTAUDIO MODEPWR SAVE RETURNSPNORMALOFF16bitSHUT OFFVCR SET UPSEL. SETSETMENUCLOSE••••••••••••••••••••••••!9@1@3@0@2@43

24EPreparations TITLE SELECT CREATE TITLE RETURNTITLE MIXSEL. SETSETMENUCLOSE$5$7$67 Title Mix Submenu$5 Selecting a Title ...

25EPreparations2 C. CAM. MENUSet the POWER switch to and the TAPE/CARD switch to .There are 6 submenus within the C. CAM. MENU.CARDCAMERAWL. REMOTET

26EPreparationsQUALITYIMAGES RES.FILE NOS.SHTR SOUND RETURNFINE1488×1128CONTINUOUSONCARD SET UPSEL. SETSETMENUCLOSE•••••••••••!4!6!8!5!73 Card Set Up

27EPreparations CUSTOM KEY•ZEBRA RETURNCUSTOM KEYSEL. SETSETMENUCLOSE#2#36 Custom Key Submenu#2 Custom Key...

28EPreparationsLCD BRIGHTEVF BRIGHTDISPLAYSD/TIME SEL.CUSTOM KEYCARD ACCESS RETURNDISP. SET UPSEL. SETSETMENUCLOSE••••••••••••–+–+ONDATE & TIMEONO

29EPreparationsUsing the Wireless Controller/Tally LampThe supplied wireless controller can operate thecamcorder from a distance of up to 16 feet (5m)

Introduction3EIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn these safety instructions the word “product”refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder GL2and all its a

30EPreparationsTo prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllersbeing used nearby, there are 2 remote sensor modes and anoff setting. The

31EPreparationsThe tally lamp lets you know that the camcorder is recording.However, its flashing may be reflected into the lens duringclose-up record

32EPreparationsThe date and/ time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it duringplayback ( 90).Set the date and time

33EPreparationsTime zoneLONDONPARISCAIROMOSCOWDUBAIKARACHIDACCABANGKOKH. KONG (Hong Kong)TOKYOSYDNEYSOLOMONWELLGTN (Wellington)SAMOAHONOLU. (Honolulu)

34EPreparations1. Press the MENU button.• The main menu appears.2. Pull the SELECT dial up or down, select SYSTEM and press the SELECT dial in.• The S

35ERecording• Attach a power source ( 16).• Load a cassette ( 18).• Fasten the grip belt ( 15).• Attach the lens hood ( 14).• Choose the display: view

36ERecordingAs long as the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, you can use the STANDBY lever to turn thecamcorder on and off. This saves battery power and

37ERecordingYou can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends thetape usage by 1.5 times.You cannot add s

38ERecordingTurning the Camcorder Recording Displays ON/OFFYou can change the display by pressing theDISPLAY/DATA CODE button.Each time you press the

39ERecordingThe camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beepssound upon certain camcorder operations s

Introduction4E15. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets andextension cords as this can result in a risk offire or electric shock.16. Objects and

40ERecordingTips for Making Better VideosFor maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep yourright elbow pressed against your bo

41ERecordingThe most important element in the scene does not necessarily have to becentered. For a more interesting picture, try to position your subj

42ERecordingTWZOOMWTTWZoomingThis camcorder is equipped with 20× optical zoom and 100× digital zoom. Optical zoom and digitalzoom can be operated from

43ERecordingUsing the LCD ScreenPush the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel bypulling it away from the camcorder. This automaticallyswitches the

44ERecordingWhen you turn the LCD panel so that it faces into theopposite direction, you can allow your subject to monitorthe screen, or you can monit

45ERecordingIndicators that appear on the LCD screen when MIRROR is turned on:The audio level indicator will be displayed as follows:On the LCD Screen

46ERecordingWith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephotorecording. However, the GL2’s Optical Image Sta

47ERecordingOn bright days or when recording very bright scenes, despite the iris being at its smallest aperture,blurring of the image may occur. If t

48ERecordingYou can record still images like photographs. The camcorder records the picture and sound to tapefor several seconds. The exposure is auto

49ERecording2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image• The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” to t

Introduction5EOperating Steps and Reference GuideDigital Video Camcorder GL2 Instruction ManualPreparationsRecordingPlaybackEditingUsing the Memory Ca

50ERecordingThe frame mode can be used when you wish to look at a video, scene by scene, free from fieldslippage (the “flicker” that normally occurs w

51ERecordingSearching and Reviewing While RecordingWhen the camcorder is in record pause mode,you can use record search to play the tapeforwards or ba

52ERecordingUsing the Various Recording ProgramsThe camcorder provides you with a choice of seven recording programs. They use differentcombinations o

53ERecordingEasy RecordingAutoThe simplest way to use the camcorder is with the programselector set to the [ position. The camcorder will take care of

54ERecordingUse this program to select the aperture (iris diameter) to give youmaximum control over the depth of field. Select between 10aperture valu

55ERecordingManual ( 76)Sand & SnowSpotlightSelect this program for total creative freedom when operating the camcorder. Youcan set aperture, shut

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 SE

57ERecordingThe camcorder sets the audio recording level automatically when the REC LEVEL switch is set to A.However, you can manually adjust the reco

58ERecording1. Open the menu and select CUSTOM KEY.2. Select the function.3. Close the menu.+,+,+,+PLAY(VCR)CARDCAMERACARDPLAY(VCR)TAPECAMERATAPECUSTO

59ERecordingYou 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

Introduction6EManual AdjustmentsAdjusting the Exposure Manually... 76Adjusting the Focus Manually ... 79Setting the Whit

60ERecordingYou can display the information on the LCD screen/viewfinder on a connected TV.Press the “TV SCREEN” button to display the information on

61ERecordingPress the “AUDIO LEVEL” button to display the audio level indicator on the LCD screen/viewfinder.Press the button again to cancel.• Only a

62ERecordingUsing Digital EffectsShow your creativity by using the special effects and digital faders. These digital effects and faderscan add visual

63ERecordingThe camcorder retains the last recorded scene as a stillimage before entering the record pause mode. Whenyou start recording, the still im

When operating faders in TAPE CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q.1. Press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button.• The digital effects

65ERecordingEffectsThe image becomes black and white.The image becomes monochrome with a brownish tint.The image becomes like a paint (solarization).C

66ERecording1. Press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button.• The digital effects menu appears.2. Select EFFECT and press the SELECT dial in.• The settings

67ERecordingUsing the Color BarsYou can display and record industry standard SMPTE color bars.1. Press the D. EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button.• The digital

68ERecordingFor SLR-style flash photography, attach a Canon Speedlite 220EX, 420EX or 550EX to thecamcorder’s accessory shoe.Refer also to the Speedli

69ERecordingWith the interval timer, you can record images over a selected time with a selected interval. Thisfunction is useful when shooting flowers

Introduction7ESettings of the Still Images Recorded on a Memory Card ... 122Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)...

70ERecordingPress the Start/Stop button.• The camcorder returns to record pause mode and INT T. flashes in the display.•Press the Start/Stop button ag

71ERecordingThis is useful when you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or stillimages to tape or memory card.1. Open the me

72ERecordingUsing the DV ControlWhen another device such as a camcorder or a video recording device is connected to the GL2 via aDV cable, you can ope

LOCKLOCKONOFFAUTOLOCK311LOCK73ERecordingUsing the VL-3 Video Light (Optional)1. Slide the Video Light onto the accessory shoe and tighten the shoe loc

74ERecordingThe high sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 attaches to the advanced accessoryshoe for cable-free operation and is powered by

75ERecordingUsing the MA-300 Microphone Adapter (Optional)The MA-300 Microphone Adapter enables you to input audio to the camcorder with XLR connector

76ERecording1. Set the recording program to MANUAL.2. Press the EXP dial in.•An arrow appears next to the shutter speedvalue.3. Pull the EXP dial up o

77ERecording● About the Shutter SpeedsPull the EXP dial toward + for a slower shutter speed, or toward – for a faster shutter speed.Available shutter

78ERecording●Exposure lockLock the exposure at the current level in orderto control the brightness of the image.To lock the exposure, press the EXP di

79ERecordingThe camcorder focuses automatically. All you have to do is point, and whatever is in the center ofthe display will usually be in sharp foc

Introduction8E: Reference page numbers: Functions that can be operated from thebody of the camcorder: Functions that can be operated from thewireless

80ERecordingThe camcorder’s auto white balance systemcompensates for a wide range of lightingconditions. Although slight variations areunavoidable, co

81ERecordingSetting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance whenshooting:Subjects with one dominant color, such a

82ERecordingBy controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken theimage slightly. This allows you to compensa

83ERecordingUsing the Custom PresetYou can adjust the color gain, color phase, sharpness and setup level for more creative recordings.Adjust toward +

84ERecording1. Turn the program selector to Q.2. Press the CSTM PRESET button.• The picture reflects your preferences.Adjust toward + for a brighter p

85ERecordingThe zebra pattern is a series of diagonal stripes that appear in the viewfinder to highlight areas ofoverexposure. Use it as a guide to se

86ERecordingYou can use the Clear Scan function to record PC screens or other screens without black bandscaused by differences in the field frequencie

87EPlaybackYou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder also plays back thesound track via the built-in speaker ( 89).•

88EPlaybackFrame AdvanceTo play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae buttonrepeatedly during playback pause.Press and hold to play back continuous fra

89EPlaybackThe camcorder has a built-in speaker and a headphone terminal. You can listen to the soundduring playback. Use the speaker or headphones wh

Introduction9EIntroducing the GL2The DV terminal allows high-quality transfer with virtually nodeterioration in quality of images.You can edit and pro

90EPlaybackDATACODEDuring TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is inplay, slow or still mode.Camcorder d

91EPlaybackYou can also choose to display the camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in thedata code.Open the menu and select DISP.SET U

92EPlaybackThe date can be displayed for 6 seconds when you start playback, or to indicate that the date ortime zone of the recording has changed. The

93EPlaybackThis allows you to move quickly through still images (photo search), between different days or areasof recording (date search), or index si

94EPlaybackUse the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape to which you wish to return following theplayback.1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button

95EPlaybackConnections for Playback on a TV ScreenFor higher picture quality, we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S (S1) terminal.If

96EPlaybackIf Your TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input TerminalsRLAUDIOVIDEO• Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect the w

97EEditingS-VIDEOVIDEORLAUDIOEditing to a VCR1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you wish tocopy.2. Start to play it

98EEditingThe m terminal allows you to connect compatibledevices such as remote controllers that are m LANCcompatible. Some buttons on editing equipme

99EEditingREWPLAYFFRECPAUSESEARCHSELECTZERO SETMEMORYAUDIODUB.STOPAVINSERTPAUSESLOW+ /– /×2/1. Connect the camcorder and the other digital device.• Co