Canon GL-2 User manual

Quick Start Guide

Canon GL2 Video Camera

Remove lens cap on front of camera

Attach battery pack to rear of camera by extending the viewfinder,

rotating it upwards, and sliding the pack into place

Insert miniDV tape by sliding the OPEN/EJECT button forward, placing tape

in compartment, pressing the PUSH mark until it clicks, and closing the cover

Initial Setup

To Begin Recording

Slide the POWER switch to CAMERAon the top left side of the camera

Slide the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE near the grip on the right side

Turn the standby lever to STANDBY

Put the camera in EASY mode by sliding the program selector to the left.

This will allow you to point and shoot without making any manual adjustments.

For all other recording modes, slide the program selector to P.

Next, push in on the Select Dial and choose the mode you prefer.

AUTO - This is the same as Easy mode, except that you now have the

option of using any of the camcorder’s manual options.

MANUAL - This allows you to freely adjust any of the camera’s audio or

visual settings as you like.

For a more detailed description of all the camera’s possible settings,

please consult the full Instruction Manual.

Open the LCD screen by pressing the OPEN button and rotating it outward.

If you prefer, you can also use the camera’s Viewfinder instead.

Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. Press the START/STOP

button again to pause the recording. You can stop and restart as often as you like.

Canon GL2 Video Camera

Shotgun microphone

Additional Features

The shotgun mic will typically provide better sound quality for your

recording. To use it, slide the mic onto the accessory shoe and tighten

it with the shoe lock. Then select one of the following modes:

Shotgun: Best for recording clear sound from the front

Stereo 1: For recording sound from the front and surrounding area

Stereo 2: For recording surrounding sound in a wider area than Stereo 1

Zoom

To zoom in and out while recording, use the Wand Tcontrols.

T (telephoto) zooms in. W (wide-angle) zooms out.

Charging the battery

To charge the camera battery - place it in the power

adapter, connect the power cord to the adapter, and

plug it into an electrical outlet. When the power

light glows steadily, the pack is fully charged.

Running onAC power

To run the camera onAC power - 1) connect the power cord to the

adapter 2) plug the adapter into an outlet 3) connect the DC coupler

to the adapter and 4) attach the DC coupler to the camera

To playback your recording:

1. Slide the power switch to PLAY (VCR)

2. Load the casette tape

3. Open cover on top of the handle, and use the controls

To playback on a TV monitor:

Follow the 3 steps above, then connect the RCAcable to the A/V input

on the back of the camera, and the audio/video inputs on your TV.

If you encounter any problems, please give us a call at 1-877-633-8866 or

consult the full instruction manual included in this package.

Quick Start Guide

Canon GL2 Video Camera

Quick Start Guide

Canon GL2 Video Camera

Remove lens cap on front of camera

Attach battery pack to rear of camera by extending the viewfinder,

rotating it upwards, and sliding the pack into place

Insert miniDV tape by sliding the OPEN/EJECT button forward, placing tape

in compartment, pressing the PUSH mark until it clicks, and closing the cover

Initial Setup

To Begin Recording

Slide the POWER switch to CAMERAon the top left side of the camera

Slide the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE near the grip on the right side

Turn the standby lever to STANDBY

Put the camera in EASY mode by sliding the program selector to the left.

This will allow you to point and shoot without making any manual adjustments.

For all other recording modes, slide the program selector to P.

Next, push in on the Select Dial and choose the mode you prefer.

AUTO - This is the same as Easy mode, except that you now have the

option of using any of the camcorder’s manual options.

MANUAL - This allows you to freely adjust any of the camera’s audio or

visual settings as you like.

For a more detailed description of all the camera’s possible settings,

please consult the full Instruction Manual.

Open the LCD screen by pressing the OPEN button and rotating it outward.

If you prefer, you can also use the camera’s Viewfinder instead.

Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. Press the START/STOP

button again to pause the recording. You can stop and restart as often as you like.

Canon GL2 Video Camera

Shotgun microphone

Additional Features

The shotgun mic will typically provide better sound quality for your

recording. To use it, slide the mic onto the accessory shoe and tighten

it with the shoe lock. Then select one of the following modes:

Shotgun: Best for recording clear sound from the front

Stereo 1: For recording sound from the front and surrounding area

Stereo 2: For recording surrounding sound in a wider area than Stereo 1

Zoom

To zoom in and out while recording, use the Wand Tcontrols.

T (telephoto) zooms in. W (wide-angle) zooms out.

Charging the battery

To charge the camera battery - place it in the power

adapter, connect the power cord to the adapter, and

plug it into an electrical outlet. When the power

light glows steadily, the pack is fully charged.

Running onAC power

To run the camera onAC power - 1) connect the power cord to the

adapter 2) plug the adapter into an outlet 3) connect the DC coupler

to the adapter and 4) attach the DC coupler to the camera

To playback your recording:

1. Slide the power switch to PLAY (VCR)

2. Load the casette tape

3. Open cover on top of the handle, and use the controls

To playback on a TV monitor:

Follow the 3 steps above, then connect the RCAcable to the A/V input

on the back of the camera, and the audio/video inputs on your TV.

If you encounter any problems, please give us a call at 1-877-633-8866 or

consult the full instruction manual included in this package.

Quick Start Guide

Canon GL2 Video Camera

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