Canon GL2 Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide

Canon GL2 Video Camera

Initial Setup

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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

To Begin Recording

Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA on 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

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.

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.

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.

Page 1 Quick Start Guide Canon GL2 Video Camera Initial Setup 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...
Page 2 Quick Start Guide Canon GL2 Video Camera Canon GL2 Video Camera Additional Features Shotgun microphone 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:...