!0 !2 !4 !6

!1 !3 !5 !7
3 System Submenu !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 Wireless Controller.. Tally Lamp... Beep.. Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time. Setting Date and Time. Return 34
SYSTEM SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE WL. REMOTE 1 TALLY LAMPON BEEPON T. ZONE/DST D/TIME SET. , :: RETURN

!8 @0 @2 !9 @1 @3

4 Custom Key Submenu @4 Custom Key.. @5 Return 58
CUSTOM KEY SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE CUSTOM KEYTV SCREEN RETURN
Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to There are 6 submenus within the C. CAM. MENU. 7 Camera Set Up Submenu Custom Preset Submenu Card Set Up Submenu Display Set Up Submenu System Submenu Custom Key Submenu Close Main Menu

C. CAM. MENU

CAM. SET UP CSTM PRESET CARD SET UP DISP. SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN
1 Camera set up Submenu q w e r t y u i Image Stabilizer.. AE Shift.. Zebra Pattern... Zebra Pattern Level.. Grip Zoom Speed.. Handle Zoom Speed.. Self-Timer... Return 71
CAM. SET UP SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE IMAGE S. iON AE SHIFT0 ZEBRAOFF ZEBRA LEVEL90 ZOOM GRIPVARIABLE ZOOM HANDLEMEDIUM SELF-TIMEROFF RETURN
2 Custom Preset Submenu o !0 !1 !2 !3 Color Gain.. Color Phase.. Sharpness... Setup Level.. Return 83 84
3 Card Set Up Submenu !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 Image Quality.. Image Resolution.. File Numbers.. Shutter Sound.. Return 117 117
CARD SET UP SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE QUALITYFINE IMAGES RES. 14881128 FILE NOS. CONTINUOUS SHTR SOUNDON RETURN
4 Display Set Up Submenu !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 LCD Brightness.. 44 Viewfinder Brightness.. 44 LCD Mirror Mode.. 44 TV Screen.. 150 Guide Information.. 34 Card Access Display.. 116 Demonstration Mode.. 39 Return
DISP. SET UP SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE + LCD BRIGHT + EVF BRIGHT ON LCD MIRROR TV SCREENOFF GUIDE INFOON CARD ACCESSON DEMO MODEON RETURN

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5 System Submenu @7 @8 @9 #0 #1 Wireless Controller.. Beep.. Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time. Setting Date/Time.. Return 32 34
SYSTEM SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE WL. REMOTE 1 BEEPON T. ZONE/DST D/TIMR SET. , :: RETURN

To prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible.

REMOTE SET

ZOOM W T
The wireless controller and the camcorder have been preset to mode 1. If you change the mode on the camcorder, be sure to change the mode on the wireless controller to the same mode.

SYSTEM

WL.REMOTE A1
A 1 : Mode 1 A 2 : Mode 2 OFFB : Sensor off
To turn the remote sensor off:
Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to OFF B and close the menu.
B appears in the display. To change the mode..on the camcorder:
Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to A 1 or A 2 and close the menu.
The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds.on the wireless controller:
Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 or the ZOOM T button for mode 2. Continue to press simultaneously for over 2 seconds.
Be sure to set the wireless controller to the same mode as the camcorder.
If your wireless controller is not working:
Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. The camcorders mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds. Set the wireless controllers mode accordingly by pressing the aforementioned button combinations. If the wireless controller still does not work, change the batteries.
The mode of the camcorder also appears for 4 seconds when you turn the power on. When you replace the batteries, the wireless controller returns to mode 1. Change the mode again if necessary.
Turning Off the Tally Lamp
The tally lamp lets you know that the camcorder is recording. However, its flashing may be reflected into the lens during close-up recording, or when recording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn it off.

TALLY LAMP ON

1. Open the menu and select TALLY LAMP. 2. Select the OFF setting and close the menu.
The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording, but it will still light up when the camcorder receives a signal from the wireless controller.
Setting the Date and Time
The date and/ time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it during playback ( 90). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 138). Before you start setting the date and time, select your home time zone from the menu.

The + button plays the recording forwards and the button plays it backwards.
2. Release the button when you find the point where you want to start recording.
The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

Record Review

When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to record pause mode. You can quickly make sure that a scene has recorded properly and then go on to shoot the next scene, without producing any noise in the picture.
1. Press and release the c (record review) button while you check the picture in the display.
The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds, and returns to record pause mode.
Noise may appear on the screen during record search and record review.
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
Easy Recording EXP dial:Exposure lock i EXP dial:Aperture adjustment i EXP dial:Shutter speed i EXP dial:Gain adjustment i Recording Program i W. BALANCE SELECT button (Automatic) W. BALANCE SET button Custom preset setting CSTM PRESET button FOCUS A/M button Focus ring CSTM KEY button Movie mode 16:9 Clear scan frequency Clear scan activation Digital effects (excl. color bars) Color Bars Digital zoom (TAPE CAMERA mode only) i i i i i h i (Normal) i (OFF) i i i h h i i h2) h3) i i h Recording Auto i i Tv h i1) h i Av h i1) h h h h h h h h h h2) h i i Manual i h h h Sand & Snow Spotlight h i1) i1) i1) h i1) i i
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 locked while clear scan is activated.
Setting the Program AE Mode
1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the SELECT dial in and display the program menu. 3. Pull the SELECT dial up or down and move the arrow up or down the menu. 4. Press the SELECT dial in to select the desired program.
The program will appear in the display.
The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display, with the exception of AUTO which disappears after 4 seconds. Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly. The specialized AE programs are not suitable for all kinds of lighting. The image may flicker, or a bright line may appear on the screen if you use them in unsuitable lighting conditions.

Easy Recording

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.

Turn the Speedlite unit off when you do not require a flash. You cannot use the Speedlite in following cases: - In the MANUAL recording program. - When exposure is locked (S turns off if you press the EXPOSURE dial in. It reappears when you turn the lock off by pressing the EXPOSURE dial in again.) In the shutter-priority (Tv) mode, you can choose any shutter speed between 1/60 and 1/1000 and clear scan (card: between 1/60 and 1/500). Off-Camera Shoe and Connecting Cord for EOS models cannot be used with the GL2. The bounce flash on the 420EX and 550EX Speedlites cannot be used with the GL2. The 420EX/550EXs multiple Speedlite control and the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 cannot be used with the GL2. In dark recording situations, during autofocus, a assist light may be sent out by the Speedlite to illuminate the subject while you hold the camcorders PHOTO button halfway down.
Recording with the Interval Timer
With the interval timer, you can record images over a selected time with a selected interval. This function is useful when shooting flowers, animals, and other natural events. You can select an interval of 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes, and a recording time of 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 1.5 seconds, or 2 seconds. Example: 2 seconds recording time at a 5 minutes interval (= standby time of 5 minutes including the recording time of 2 seconds)
2 sec. 4 min. 58 sec. Record Interval time 5 min. 2 sec. 4 min. 58 sec. Record Interval time 5 min.
Default setting: Recording time: 0.5 seconds Interval time: 30 seconds

INTERVAL

INTERVAL T. ON

INTERVAL 30sec

REC TIME 0.5sec
1. Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.

Load a cassette.

2. Open the CAM. SET UP submenu and select a INTERVAL.
The interval timer menu appears.
3. Select INTERVAL T. and set it to ON.
You return to the interval timer menu.
4. Select INTERVAL and set the interval.
5. Select REC TIME and set the recording time. 6. Close the menu. 7. Press the start/stop button to start recording.
The interval recording starts and INT T. appears in the display. When the interval time is set to 30 seconds or 1 minute, the camcorder enters into record pause mode between recordings. When it is set to 5 or 10 minutes, the camcorder stops between recordings.
Pausing the Interval Recording
Press the Start/Stop button.
The camcorder returns to record pause mode and INT T. flashes in the display. Press the Start/Stop button again to restart recording. Ending the Interval Recording

3. Connect the microphone to the audio input jack. 4. Turn the camcorders power on.
C (connection) appears on the camcorders LCD or viewfinder screen when the camcorder is in record or record pause mode. The camcorders built-in microphone automatically turns off.
The accessory shoe of the microphone adapter is for exclusive use with microphones attached to a camera-mount. To output video signals via the BNC connector, connect the supplied video cable to the VIDEO IN terminal and the camcorders AV terminal.
Adjusting the Exposure Manually
1. Set the recording program to MANUAL. 2. Press the EXP dial in.
An arrow appears next to the shutter speed value.

shutter speed iris

3. Pull the EXP dial up or down to increase or decrease the shutter speed.
You can select between 30 shutter speeds (1/8 to 1/15000) in TAPE CAMERA mode and 15 shutter speeds (1/60 to 1/720) in CARD CAMERA mode. See About the Shutter Speeds ( 77).

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4. Press the EXP dial in.
The arrow moves next to the F number.
5. Pull the EXP dial up or down to open or close the iris.
You can select between 19 aperture values (f/1.6 to f/8) in TAPE CAMERA mode and 17 aperture values (f/2.0 to 1/8) in CARD CAMERA mode, or close the iris completely. See About the Iris ( 77).
6. Press the EXP dial in.
The arrow moves to the gain value.
7. Pull the EXP dial up or down to increase or decrease the gain.
Set the gain to 0 dB, +6 dB, +12 dB or +18 dB in TAPE CAMERA mode or 0 dB, +6 dB or +12 dB in CARD CAMERA mode. See About the Gain ( 77).
The shutter speed, F number and gain values will be reset if you slide the POWER switch to OFF. If you use the standby lever, the camcorder retains your chosen values. A bar showing the standard exposure appears in the display. You can also adjust the exposure manually in the Auto, Tv and Av modes, but you have to first lock the exposure to adjust shutter speed and iris.

About the Shutter Speeds

Pull the EXP dial toward + for a slower shutter speed, or toward for a faster shutter speed. Available shutter speeds in TAPE CAMERA mode:

Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant color, such as sky, sea or forest

Close-ups

In rapidly changing lighting conditions
In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights
Turn the digital zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate white balance. If the lighting conditions change, reset the white balance by first returning to the auto setting, and then reselecting the manual balance. Try to record with light from a single source. Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of lighting at once. You cannot set the white balance manually or use the indoor/outdoor modes when the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. The camcorder returns to auto white balance when the program selector is set to [ (Easy Recording). When you turn the camcorder on, the white balance returns to auto white balance. If you then press the WHITE BALANCE W button, the camcorder will remember your last setting. If you shoot with studio/video lighting, use the x (indoor) mode. During normal outdoor shooting, setting the camcorder to auto white balance may provide better results.

Using AE Shift

By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes.

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1. Set the recording program to Auto, Tv or Av. 2. Open the menu and select AE SHIFT.
3. Pull the SELECT dial up or down and select the desired level.
Levels are from 2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding 1.75 and +1.75). The higher the setting, the brighter the image.

4. Close the menu. Note:

AE shift cannot be operated in the Easy, Manual, Sand & Snow or Spotlight recording programs.

Using the Custom Preset

You can adjust the color gain, color phase, sharpness and setup level for more creative recordings.
Setting the Custom Preset Functions
When you adjust the custom preset functions, be sure to check the picture before you start recording. You can save these settings under the CSTM PRESET button.

CSTM PRESET

1. Open the menu and select CSTM PRESET.
The custom preset menu appears.
2. Select the function you wish to adjust. 3. Adjust the selected function.
See below details on each function. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other functions as needed.

Pull the SELECT dial up to increase the volume, and down to decrease the volume. A volume bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. It disappears in 4 seconds. You can turn off the volume completely by pulling the SELECT dial down until OFF appears. You can also adjust the headphone volume separately from the built-in speaker. The levels you adjust for the built-in speaker and headphones are memorized separately. The camcorder retains the levels even if you slide the POWER switch to OFF.
The speaker turns off when you use headphones. Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is turned up high. If this happens, turn down the volume.
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)
A data code containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape. Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card.

DATA CODE

During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse 2 playback.
Press the DISPLAY/DATA CODE button. When using a cassette, press it while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode.
Press it once to display, once more to hide it.

Selecting Date/Time

Select whether you want the date, the time, or both to show up on your data code display.
D/TIME SEL. DATE & TIME
To change the date and time combination, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select D/TIME SEL., set it to DATE, TIME or DATE & TIME and close the menu.

Setting the Data Code

You can also choose to display the camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in the data code.

DATA CODE DATE/TIME

Open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select DATA CODE, set it to DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA or CAM. & D/T and close the menu.
Available data code combinations in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode :
DATA CODE (cassette only)

D/TIME SEL.

Date/Time

Camera data

Date/Time & Camera data
12dB F11 1/250 JAN. 1,2002

JAN. 1,2002

12dB F11 1/250

12:00:00 AM

12dB F11 1/250 12:00:00 AM 12dB F11 1/250 12:00 AM JAN. 1,2002

Date & Time

12:00 AM JAN. 1,2002
Only Date & Time display is available in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.
The data code will read in the following situations: During playback of a blank section of tape. If the tape was recorded before entering the date and time in the camcorders memory. If the tape was recorded on a camcorder without a data code function. If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read. If a recording made on the GL2 is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly. The data code will appear in the display even if DISPLAYS ( 150) has been set to OFF through the menu.

Six-second Auto Date

The date can be displayed for 6 seconds when you start playback, or to indicate that the date or time zone of the recording has changed. The 6-second auto date automatically adjusts to the time zone you have selected.

6SEC.DATE OFF

To turn the 6-second auto date on, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Select 6SEC. DATE, set it to ON and close the menu. Note:
The 6-second auto date appears even if DISPLAYS is set to OFF in the menu and the data code is turned off.
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search/Index Search)
ZERO SET SEARCH MEMORY SELECT AUDIO DUB. AV INSERT

FF +/ 2

This allows you to move quickly through still images (photo search), between different days or areas of recording (date search), or index signals ( 59) recorded anywhere on a tape (index search).
1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to select between photo/date/index search.
PHOTO SEARCH, DATE SEARCH or INDEX SEARCH appears for 4 seconds.
2. Press the - and + buttons to move backwards or forwards through the still images, between different days of recording or recorded index signals.
Press once to move to the start of the previous/next still image, day or index on the tape. You can press more than once to move to the corresponding still image, day or index (up to a maximum of 10 times), e.g. press the + button 5 times to move forward 5 still images, days or index signals. PHOTO SEARCH/DATE SEARCH/INDEX SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the - or + mark and number to search through. You can change the direction easily by pressing the button for the opposite direction.
Press 3 (stop) to stop searching. If you begin a search very close to the start of a recorded still image during photo search, the camcorder may skip straight past it. When you have set the time zone, date search also looks for the change in date based on the adjusted time. A date/time zone cannot be identified if the total recording time on that day/time zone was less than 1 minute. Date/index search playback may start slightly before or after the beginning of the located section. If the data code is not displayed correctly you will not be able to operate the date search correctly.
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position (Zero Set Memory)
Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape to which you wish to return following the playback.
1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you wish to return to later.

FORMAT

Make sure a memory card is inserted into the camcorder.
1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select FORMAT.

3. Select EXECUTE.

Select CANCEL to cancel formatting. FORMAT THIS CARD? NO YES appears to confirm.
Formatting starts and NOW FORMATTING appears in the display. If you select NO, you return to step 3.
Connecting to a PC Using a USB Cable
You can download still images from a memory card to a PC connected to the camcorder via the USB interface. By using the supplied software, you can organize, store and print out still images. When printing still images, you can add titles and frames to them. Use the USB cable and the Canon Digital Video Solution Disk software supplied with the camcorder.
: Signal flow IFC-300PCU USB cable
For details on how to connect the camcorder to a PC and install and operate the software, refer to the Canon Digital Video Solution Disk instruction manual.
Refer also to your PC manual. PC CONNECT [USB] appears to indicate that the camcorder is connected to the PC with an USB cable.

PC CONNECT[USB]

Cautions: Do not disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred (while the camcorders card access indicator is flashing). Doing so may damage the data on the memory. The connection may not work properly depending on the specifications and settings of the software and PC. The image files on your memory card and the image files you have stored (downloaded) to the hard disk drive of your computer are your valuable, original image files. If you wish to use image files on your computer, be sure to make copies of them first, and use the copied file, retaining the original.
While performing USB connection: The buttons, excluding the POWER switch and TAPE/CARD switch on the camcorder cannot be used.
Other Information and Precautions
The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). Images recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can also be transferred to a PC with the use of the following products made for SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards: PC Card Adapter: Holds a memory card and fits into a PC card slot found on most types of laptop PCs. FD Adapter: Holds a memory card and fits into a PCs floppy disk drive. Memory Cards confirmed to operate with this camcorder (as of January 2002) SD Memory Card Panasonic: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB SanDisk: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB MultiMediaCard SanDisk: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB However, we cannot guarantee that all of these memory cards work properly.

Storage

If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a longer time, store it in a dry area free of dust, and at temperatures no higher than 86 (30 ). After storage, check each part and function of your F C camcorder to make sure everything is still working properly.
These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes.
Viewfinder Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate the viewfinder upwards. Remove the viewfinder protect cover and clean it with a cotton swab etc. When finished, return it flush with the camcorder. The viewfinder screen scratches easily. Be careful when cleaning. LCD Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses. Moving the camcorder between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on the surface of the screen. Wipe the screen with a soft, dry cloth. At low temperatures the display may appear to be much darker than usual. This is not a malfunction. As the screen warms up the display will return to normal. Camcorder body and lens Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body or lens. Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
Video heads When mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture, the video heads may be dirty. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camcorder may show a blank blue screen or a warning. For the best picture possible, after using the camcorder for approximately 20 hours, clean the video heads using Canons DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. If the noise remains, repeat the cleaning (up to maximum of 5 times). Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as this can cause damage.
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use. TV playback Although you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your camcorder can only be connected to TVs which use its NTSC system. This TV system is used in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Greenland, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela.

Condensation

Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camcorder. Condensation may form:

ND Filter47 Output Channel 111 Photo Search93 Playback Tape87 Memory Card120 Playback Pause88 Power Adapter16 Power Save 36 Print Mark125 Protecting a Title 130 Protecting an Image 124 Record Pause Mode 35 Record Review 51 Record Search 51 Recording Tape35, 48 Memory Card118 Recording Mode 37 Recording Programs 52 Remote Sensor30 Rewind 87 S1 Video Terminal 95 Sand & Snow 55 Screen Displays 150 SD Memory Card 114 Self-Timer 71 Setup Level 84 Sharpness 83 Shutter Sound117 Shutter Speed 77 Shutter-Priority Tv54 Slide Show 121 SP Mode 37 Speaker89 Speedlite 68 Spotlight 55 Standby Lever 36 S-video/S1-video 95, 103
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Menu at a Glance

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CANON GL2 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (CUSA) with respect to each Canon GL2 Digital Video Camcorder (DV Camcorder) purchased and used in the United States. Each Canon DV Camcorder, when delivered to you in new condition in its original container, is warranted against defective material or workmanship as follows: for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (three (3) months in the case of the video head part), defective parts or DV Camcorders returned to a CUSA factory service center (CUSA Center) or an authorized DV Camcorder service facility (Service Facility), and proven to be defective upon inspection, will be repaired or exchanged for new or comparable rebuilt parts or DV Camcorders. The warranty period for repaired or replacement parts or DV Camcorders shall begin upon shipment of the same, but shall in no event exceed the original warranty period of the defective part or DV Camcorder. 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This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the DV Camcorder, and does not apply in the following cases: (a) Loss of or damage to the DV Camcorder due to abuse, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration, accident, leaking batteries, exterior nicks, scratches or dents, electrical current fluctuations, failure to follow operating instructions, maintenance and environmental instructions prescribed in CUSAs instruction manual, or service performed by other than a CUSA Center or Service Facility. (b) Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by CUSA) which cause damage to the DV Camcorder or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems. (c) If any DV Camcorder has had its serial number or dating altered or removed. This limited warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the DV Camcorder, which are sold AS IS, without warranty of any kind by CUSA. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES TO THE DV CAMCORDER AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THE DV CAMCORDER SHALL BIND CUSA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU) CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CUSA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF ANY DV CAMCORDER, OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT, AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Cassette Handling Precautions
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 swab.

Cassette Memory Function

The cassette memory function cannot be used with this camcorder.

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorders advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display.
There are 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu VCR MENU VCR menu C.CAM. MENU Card camera menu C.PLAY MENU Card play menu ( ( ( ( 22) 24) 25) 27)

CAM. MENU

CAMERA

SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE

CAM. SET UP CSTM PRESET VCR SET UP DISP. SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY TITLE MIX RETURN

CARD TAPE

VCR MENU

PLAY (VCR)

VCR SET UP DISP. SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN

2 C. CAM. MENU

C. CAM. MENU CAM. SET UP CSTM PRESET CARD SET UP DISP. SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN

2 C. PLAY MENU

C. PLAY MENU CARD OPER. VCR SET UP DISP. SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN

Selecting From the Menus

MENU TV SCREEN SET
1. 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 menus appears depending on the settings of the POWER switch and TAPE/CARD switch.
3. Pull the SELECT dial up and down to move the arrow to the desired submenu.
4. Press the SELECT dial in.

The submenu appears.

5. Pull the SELECT dial up and down to move the arrow to the desired function. 6. Press the SELECT dial in.
The function and its settings appear.
7. Pull the SELECT dial up and down to move the arrow to the desired setting. 8. Press the SELECT dial in. 9. Pull the SELECT dial up or down and move the arrow to bRETURN. 10.Press the SELECT dial in.
You return to the main menu.
11.Press the MENU button.
The main menu disappears.
Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu. Selecting b RETURN takes you back one menu, or closes the main menu. Items that are unavailable, due to the tape or card situation or the settings of other menu items, appear in purple. You may often find it convenient to use the wireless controller to move around the menus. Press its MENU button to open/close the menu and use the arrow keys in place of pulling the SELECT dial. Push the SET button to select. Pressing the start/stop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording. You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning TV SCREEN ( 150) on through the menu or using the wireless controllers TV SCREEN button. See p. 95 for TV connecting instructions.

3 Card Set Up Submenu !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 Image Quality.. Image Resolution.. File Numbers.. Shutter Sound.. Return 117 117
CARD SET UP SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE QUALITYFINE IMAGES RES. 14881128 FILE NOS. CONTINUOUS SHTR SOUNDON RETURN
4 Display Set Up Submenu !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 LCD Brightness.. 44 Viewfinder Brightness.. 44 LCD Mirror Mode.. 44 TV Screen.. 150 Guide Information.. 34 Card Access Display.. 116 Demonstration Mode.. 39 Return
DISP. SET UP SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE + LCD BRIGHT + EVF BRIGHT ON LCD MIRROR TV SCREENOFF GUIDE INFOON CARD ACCESSON DEMO MODEON RETURN

!9 @1 @3 @5

@0 @2 @4 @6
5 System Submenu @7 @8 @9 #0 #1 Wireless Controller.. Beep.. Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time. Setting Date/Time.. Return 32 34
SYSTEM SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE WL. REMOTE 1 BEEPON T. ZONE/DST D/TIMR SET. , :: RETURN

@7 @9 #1

6 Custom Key Submenu #2 Custom Key.. #3 Return 58
CUSTOM KEY SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE CUSTOM KEYZEBRA RETURN
PLAY Set the POWER switch to (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to There are 5 submenus within the C. PLAY MENU. CARD
Card Operation Submenu VCR Set Up Submenu Display Set Up Submenu System Submenu Custom Key Submenu Close Main Menu

C. PLAY MENU

CARD OPER. VCR SET UP DISP. SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN
1-1 Card Operation Submenu (Single Image Display) q w e r t y u Copying from Card to Tape. Erasing All Print Marks.. Erasing Images.. Protecting a Title.. Erasing a Title.. Formatting.. Return 131 133
CARD OPER. SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE ] COPY [ PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE IMAGE ERASE TITLE PROTECT TITLE ERASE FORMAT RETURN
1-2 Card Operation Submenu (Index Screen Display) i Protecting an Image.. o Print Marking.. 124 125
CARD OPER. SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE
PROTECT PRINT MARK RETURN
2 VCR Set Up Submenu !0 Recording Mode. !1 Return 37
VCR SET UP SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE

REC MODESP RETURN

3 Display Set Up Submenu !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8
LCD Brightness.. 44 Viewfinder Brightness.. 44 Displays.. 150 Selecting Date/Time. 90 Custom Key Display. 58 Card Access Display.. 116 Return

!2 !4 !6 !8

SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE + LCD BRIGHT + EVF BRIGHT DISPLAYSON D/TIME SEL. DATE & TIME CUSTOM KEYON CARD ACCESSON RETURN

!3 !5 !7

4 System Submenu !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 Wireless Controller.. Tally Lamp... Beep.. Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time. Setting Date and Time. Return 34
SYSTEM SEL. SETSET MENUCLOSE WL. REMOTE 1 ON TALLY LAMP BEEPON T. ZONE/DST D/TIME SET. , :: RETURN

!9 @1 @3

@0 @2 @4
5 Custom Key Submenu @5 Custom Key.. @6 Return 58
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp
The supplied wireless controller can operate the camcorder from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camcorders remote sensor while you press the buttons. The tally lamp lights up to let you know that the camcorder is in range and responding to your commands. There are four functions which can only be operated using the wireless controller: Special playback ( 88) Photo/date/index search ( 93) Zero set memory ( 94) Audio mix ( 111)

16f t (5 m)

Inserting Batteries
Insert two AA batteries, following the + and markings. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries.
When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors, the effective range will be less. The camcorder may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at extremely close range. Do not leave the controller exposed to direct sunlight, or in hot or humid places. When the batteries run out, replace them both together. Make sure the shoulder strap does not obstruct the remote sensor.
When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode)
To prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible.

REMOTE SET

ZOOM W T
The wireless controller and the camcorder have been preset to mode 1. If you change the mode on the camcorder, be sure to change the mode on the wireless controller to the same mode.

SYSTEM

WL.REMOTE A1
A 1 : Mode 1 A 2 : Mode 2 OFFB : Sensor off
To turn the remote sensor off:
Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to OFF B and close the menu.
B appears in the display. To change the mode..on the camcorder:
Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to A 1 or A 2 and close the menu.
The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds.on the wireless controller:
Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 or the ZOOM T button for mode 2. Continue to press simultaneously for over 2 seconds.
Be sure to set the wireless controller to the same mode as the camcorder.
If your wireless controller is not working:
Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. The camcorders mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds. Set the wireless controllers mode accordingly by pressing the aforementioned button combinations. If the wireless controller still does not work, change the batteries.

The mode of the camcorder also appears for 4 seconds when you turn the power on. When you replace the batteries, the wireless controller returns to mode 1. Change the mode again if necessary.
Turning Off the Tally Lamp
The tally lamp lets you know that the camcorder is recording. However, its flashing may be reflected into the lens during close-up recording, or when recording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn it off.

TALLY LAMP ON

1. Open the menu and select TALLY LAMP. 2. Select the OFF setting and close the menu.
The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording, but it will still light up when the camcorder receives a signal from the wireless controller.
Setting the Date and Time
The date and/ time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it during playback ( 90). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 138). Before you start setting the date and time, select your home time zone from the menu.
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

T.ZONE/DST N.Y.

1. 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 SYSTEM submenu appears.
3. Pull the SELECT dial up or down, select T.ZONE/DST and press the SELECT dial in.
The time zone settings appear. Your camcorders time zone is factory-preset to New York. If you are at another time zone, select your time zone first and daylight saving time (DST) setting if necessary.
4. Move up or down the list of time zones by pulling the SELECT dial up or down. Press the SELECT dial in to set the time zone that represents your time zone.
If you are in daylight saving time, select the time zone with the daylight saving time mark U next to the area.
5. Press the MENU button.
No. Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON
No. Time zone WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU. (Honolulu) ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha) AZORES
After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time, when you travel to another time zone, there is no need to reset the date and time. Just set the time zone to your destination and the camcorders clock will automatically change to display the correct time for your destination. The camcorder automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and leap year.

Setting the Clock

After you set the date and time, the date/time and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on (in TAPE CAMERA and CARD CAMERA mode).
D/TIME SET JAN.1,2002 12:00 AM
The SYSTEM submenu menu appears.

Confirmation/Warning beeps
The camcorders short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorders automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder. Beeps are not recorded on the tape.

BEEP ON

To turn the beep off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select BEEP, set it to OFF and close the menu.

Demonstration Mode

You can see a demonstration of the camcorders main features. To see the demonstration, do either of the following: With no cassette or memory card inserted, turn the DEMO MODE on in the CAM.MENU or C.CAM.MENU and close the menu. Leave the camcorder with no cassette or memory card inserted for five minutes after turning it on.

DEMO MODE ON

To turn the demonstration mode off, open the menu and select DISP. SET UP. Then select DEMO MODE, set it to OFF and close the menu. Notes:
The opening animation will not appear when the demonstration mode is turned off. To cancel the demo mode once it has begun: push any button, turn off the power, load a cassette or insert a memory card.
Tips for Making Better Videos

E Holding the Camcorder

For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary support the camcorder with your left hand. With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye off the action.

Using a Tripod

To prevent any unwanted movement, you can mount the camcorder on a tripod, (or any flat surface at a suitable height) and operate it with the wireless controller. When you are using a tripod, be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight as it may melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Change the angle of the viewfinder so that the sun does not shine into it. Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no longer than 1/4 inch (5.5 mm), as it will damage the camcorder.

Sound Recording

For greater creative control over audio recording, you can connect an external microphone to the camcorder via the MIC terminal. When using the MIC terminal, use a microphone with a built-in power supply (condenser microphone). It is possible to connect almost any stereo microphone with a plug diameter of 1/8 inch (3.5 mm), however, their audio levels will be different from that of the built-in microphone.

Composition

The most important element in the scene does not necessarily have to be centered. For a more interesting picture, try to position your subject slightly to one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards. Do not cut off the top of the subjects head, and do not cut people off at the neck, hips or knees (move a little bit above or below).

2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image
The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the photo to the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camcorder also records the sound, and the display shows the still image. A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the still image. F disappears from the display. The camcorder returns to record pause mode.
The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a still image for approximately 6 seconds. If you turn the POWER switch to OFF during that time, the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete. The wireless controllers PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately.
Selecting the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame)
The frame mode can be used when you wish to look at a video, scene by scene, free from field slippage (the flicker that normally occurs when you pause a video). The vertical resolution of the image is improved by 1.5. During playback, pause the video at any time if you would like to view a crystal clear still image in the display or on a connected TV screen. It is also possible to transfer your favorite still pictures to a PC for image enhancement and print out. Since the frame rate is close to that of a movie, this mode can be used to create cinematic-like appearance.

MOVIE MODE NORMAL

1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Open the menu and select CAM. SET UP. 3. Select MOVIE MODE, set it to FRAME and close the menu.
FRAME appears in the display.
To return to normal video shooting, you need to re-select NORMAL from MOVIE MODE in the CAMERA menu. Frame mode cannot be used with the Easy Recording program. Frame video may not appear completely smooth during normal playback. The digital effects WIPE, OVERLAP, STROBE and TRAIL cannot be used when the MOVIE MODE is set to FRAME.
Searching and Reviewing While Recording

Record Search

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.

TAPE + PLAY (VCR)

TV Screen Microphone Microphone Attenuator Audio Attenuator Audio Level Indicator

CARD + CAMERA

Zebra Pattern TV Screen Grip Zoom Speed Handle Zoom Speed AE Shift Image Stabilizer

CARD + PLAY (VCR)

TV Screen
Changing the Custom Keys Setting

CUSTOM KEY

1. Open the menu and select CUSTOM KEY. 2. Select the function. 3. Close the menu.
Operating the CSTM KEY Button
A function assigned to a custom key is referred to as a button of that effect (e.g. INDEX WRITE button).

Index Write

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 button and INDEX appears in the display. 2. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.
The index signal will be recorded for approximately 6 seconds. INDEX dissappears after that time.

Zebra Pattern

The zebra pattern is a series of diagonal stripes that appear in the display to highlight areas of overexposure. Use it as a guide to set the aperture (iris) and shutter speed. This function can also be selected from CAM. SET UP in the CAMERA or CARD CAMERA menu (ZEBRA). The zebra pattern level can be adjusted in the same submenu (ZEBRA LEVEL) ( 85). Press the ZEBRA button to display the zebra pattern. Press the button again to eliminate the pattern. The camcorder does not record the zebra pattern. It only appears in the display.

VCR Stop

You can turn the recorder section off and leave the camcorder section turned on. This allows you to adjust the camcorder regardless of the 5-minute timer. VCR STOP can be operated only by the custom key. Press the VCR STOP button to turn the recorder section off. Press the button again to return to record pause mode.
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.

Microphone

* 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 recording or audio dubbing, you need to lower the volume level or correct audio distortion via the microphone. Press the MIC ATT button. Select ON or OFF by pulling the SELECT dial up or down and press the SELECT dial in.

Grip Zoom Speed

Press the ZOOM GRIP button. Select the grip zoom speed (VARIABLE, LOW, MEDIUM, FAST) by pulling the SELECT dial up or down and press the SELECT dial in.

Handle Zoom Speed

Press the ZOOM HANDLE button. Select the handle zoom speed (LOW, MEDIUM, FAST) by pulling the SELECT dial up or down and press the SELECT dial in.

Audio Level Indicator

Press the AUDIO LEVEL button to display the audio level indicator on the LCD screen/viewfinder. Press the button again to cancel.

AE Shift

Only available when the recording program is set to AUTO, Tv or Av. Press the AE SHIFT button to display the AE SHIFT menu. Pull the SELECT dial up or down and select between 2.0 and +2.0. Press the SELECT dial in to close the menu.
Press the Image Stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on/off.

Audio Attenuator

Use the audio attenuator if, during recording or audio dubbing you need to lower the volume level or correct distortion of the input audio. Press the AUDIO ATT button. Select ON or OFF by pulling the SELECT dial up or down and press the SELECT dial in.

Using Digital Effects

Show your creativity by using the special effects and digital faders. These digital effects and faders can add visual appeal and greater imaging variety. Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black ( 62). Fade Trigger, Wipe*, Overlap* Effects: Add flavor to your recordings ( 65). Black and White, Sepia, Art, Mirror, Mosaic, Strobe*, Trail* Color Bars: You can display and record industry standard SMPTE color bars ( 67). * Cannot be selected when the movie mode is set to FRAME or when a slow shutter is set (1/8, 1/15, 1/30). TAPE CAMERA Movie Still Image h i h h h h CARD CAMERA Still Image i i i

Fader Effects Color Bar

h= Available, i= Not available
When you do not wish to use digital effects, press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT button and select D.EFFECTS |. Press the D.EFFECTS/BARS ON/OFF button to close the menu. The camcorder retains the selected digital effect setting even if you turn the camcorder off. Digital effects can also be operated from the wireless controller.

Faders

Fade Trigger
The image gradually fades in. It gradually fades out when you stop recording
The camcorder retains the last recorded scene as a still image before entering the record pause mode. When you start recording, the movie appears from the right of the screen until it fills the whole screen.

To connect other audio devices:
: Signal flow STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

AUDIO L R

An audio device (i. e. CD player)
No video picture will be output via the AV terminal. Check the picture on the LCD screen, viewfinder or a TV connected to the S-video terminal. Check the sound using the speaker or headphones.
To connect an external microphone:
When using the built-in microphone for dubbing, make sure that no cables are connected to the MIC terminal. If you connect a TV to the S-video terminal, you can monitor the picture on the TV screen. Use headphones to check the sound.
Turn the camcorders POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move the camcorders TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE. Load a recorded cassette. Make sure the REC/SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC (closed position).

AUDIO REC LEVEL A M

Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camcorder when dubbing audio or preparing to dub audio.

AUDIO DUB. AUDIO IN

1. 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 wish to start audio dubbing, then press the e/a button or the PAUSE button.
You can use the playback buttons on the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode. The camcorder becomes set to playback pause mode.

5. Press AUDIO DUB.

AUDIO DUB. and 2a appear on the display.
6. Adjust the input signal level.
AUDIO IN Automatic adjustment: 1.Slide the REC LEVEL switch to A. Manual Adjustment: 1.Slide the REC LEVEL switch to M. 2.Turn the L/R LEVEL dials to adjust the recording level. Adjust it that the level slightly exceeds the 12 point. Adjust the balance by turning the L/R LEVEL dial if necessary. Even if you turn down the LEVEL dial, the sound may be distorted if the input level is still too high. Set the audio attenuator (AUDIO ATT) to ON in the VCR SET UP submenu of the VCR MENU. MIC IN You can select the microphone sound and adjust the level when using the built-in microphone ( 108). You can only adjust the recording level when using an external microphone.
7. Press the PAUSE button (and start play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN).
Audio dubbing starts. If MIC. IN, direct your voice into the microphone. 2a changes to 2.
8. When you get to the point where you wish to stop dubbing, press the STOP button (and then stop play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN).

To change the file numbering, open the menu and select CARD SET UP. Then select FILE NOS., set it to RESET and close the menu.
Turning Off the Shutter Sound
Makes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to a memory card.
CARD SET UP SHTR SOUND ON
To turn the shutter sound off, open the menu and select CARD SET UP. Then select SHTR SOUND, set it to OFF and close the menu.
Recording Still Images onto a Memory Card

Card Access Indicator

You can record still images onto the memory card. Moving pictures cannot be recorded onto a memory card. Memory cards cannot record audio. When you are using an SD Memory Card, make sure the protect switch is set to allow recording. Make sure a memory card with enough memory available is inserted into the camcorder. While the card access indicator flashes, do not disconnect the power source or remove the memory card. Doing so could result in data damage.
1. Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD.
The remaining number of images that can be recorded on the memory card, and other information appear in the display. The camcorder will turn itself off if you are using a battery and do not operate the camcorder for more than about 5 minutes. Set the Standby lever to STANDBY.
2. Press the PHOTO button halfway and hold it.
Exposure is locked. During autofocus F flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjust the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to take the still image.
3. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still picture.
F disappears from the display. The shutter sound sounds and simultaneously the display appears to close for an instant as if it were a shutter releasing. The card access indicator flashes and the card access display appears in the display.
To use the self-timer ( 71), set the self-timer in the menu or on the wireless controller before step 3, and then press the PHOTO button fully down. The wireless controllers PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the image.
The indicators that appear in the display when recording to a memory card:

Image quality ( 115)

>>>>

FINE 50 1488

Number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card Image size ( 116)

Keep the terminals clean. The camcorder adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used. Storing the battery pack Storing a charged battery pack for long periods of time (about 1 year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance. We recommend to discharge the battery pack in the camcorder fully and to store it in a dry place. If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camcorder at least once a year before returning it to storage.
Installing the Backup Battery
Open the backup battery cover and insert the CR2025 lithium battery with the + side facing outwards. Click the cover back into place. This backup battery allows the camcorder to retain the date and time and other settings when the main power source is removed. It has a life span of about a year. When it needs replacing (or if it has not been installed), the y mark flashes in the display. Remove the old battery by pushing it up, releasing and lifting it out. Make sure to attach a power source to the camcorder first, so it will retain your chosen settings when you change the battery.

DANGER!

Treat the battery pack with care. Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures greater than 140 (60 ). F C Do not leave it near a heater, or inside a car in hot weather, for example. Do not try to disassemble or modify it. Do not drop or knock it. Do not get it wet.

WARNING!

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212 (100 ) or incinerate. F C Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or with Duracell DL2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools this will cause a short circuit. Wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth to ensure proper contact. Keep the battery pack out of reach of children if it is swallowed, contact a physician immediately, as the battery case may break down and the battery fluids damage the stomach and intestines. Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water, to avoid the risk of explosion.

Maintenance

Cautions
Avoid high temperatures and high humidity. Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather, for example. Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment. Do not take the camcorder into a humid room. Avoid sudden changes in temperature. If you take the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may form on the lens and internal parts ( 142). Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Never point it at the sun, and do not leave it aimed at a bright subject. Be especially careful when leaving the camcorder on a tripod. Avoid magnetic or electric fields. Do not use the camcorder close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camcorder. Do not expose the camcorder to water. Cover the camcorder when you are recording in rain or mist. There is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside the camcorder contact qualified service personnel as soon as possible. Protect the lens. Sand and dust can damage the lens be especially careful on windy days. Handle the camcorder gently. Vibration or shock can cause damage. Do not use the viewfinder or LCD panel as a carrying handle. Do not disassemble the camcorder. This is very dangerous as there is a risk of electric shock if the camcorder does not function properly, take it to qualified service personnel.

U.S.A.

CANON GL2 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (CUSA) with respect to each Canon GL2 Digital Video Camcorder (DV Camcorder) purchased and used in the United States. Each Canon DV Camcorder, when delivered to you in new condition in its original container, is warranted against defective material or workmanship as follows: for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (three (3) months in the case of the video head part), defective parts or DV Camcorders returned to a CUSA factory service center (CUSA Center) or an authorized DV Camcorder service facility (Service Facility), and proven to be defective upon inspection, will be repaired or exchanged for new or comparable rebuilt parts or DV Camcorders. The warranty period for repaired or replacement parts or DV Camcorders shall begin upon shipment of the same, but shall in no event exceed the original warranty period of the defective part or DV Camcorder. Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with Canon DV Camcorders are sold AS IS, without warranty of any kind by CUSA, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. CUSA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of Canon DV Camcorders in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the DV Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040 (which is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (E.S.T.), Monday through Friday, excluding holidays). Have your unit serial number and your date of purchase available when you make the call to expedite service. In either case you will be directed to ship the DV Camcorder, postage prepaid, to the CUSA Center or Service Facility nearest to you. You must include a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale) and a complete explanation of the problem. DV Camcorders covered by this limited warranty will be repaired and returned to you without charge by the CUSA Center or the Service Facility. Repairs not under warranty will be at such cost as the CUSA Center or Service Facility may from time to time generally establish. This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the DV Camcorder, and does not apply in the following cases: (a) Loss of or damage to the DV Camcorder due to abuse, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration, accident, leaking batteries, exterior nicks, scratches or dents, electrical current fluctuations, failure to follow operating instructions, maintenance and environmental instructions prescribed in CUSAs instruction manual, or service performed by other than a CUSA Center or Service Facility. (b) Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by CUSA) which cause damage to the DV Camcorder or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems. (c) If any DV Camcorder has had its serial number or dating altered or removed. This limited warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the DV Camcorder, which are sold AS IS, without warranty of any kind by CUSA. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES TO THE DV CAMCORDER AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THE DV CAMCORDER SHALL BIND CUSA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU) CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CUSA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF ANY DV CAMCORDER, OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT, AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, New York 11042

CANADA

E CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (Canon Canada) with respect to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required. Canon consumer video digital equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canadas option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase. Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada. This limited warranty covers all defects except where: (a) The loss or damage to the product results from: i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual; ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with this Canon product that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems; iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility; iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt; v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper); (b) Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed. (c) The digital video equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes. This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the digital video equipment, video cassette tapes, head cleanings, nor does it apply to digital video equipment purchased outside Canada. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada. LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to this Canon product, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages or loss that may arise, whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use this Canon product (including loss of profit, revenue, video tapes or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the product. Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this Canon product. This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of this Canon product or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy. NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the instruction book before using it.