Thank You For Choosing A Canon - Canon GL1 Instruction Manual

Thank you for Choosing a Canon

First, we'd like to thank you for purchasing this
Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes
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it very easy to use — you will soon be making
high-quality videos which will give you pleasure
for years to come.
To get the most out of your new camcorder, we
recommend that you read this manual thoroughly
— there are many sophisticated features which
will add to your recording enjoyment.
Getting started
To get started we suggest that you master the basic
operations of the camcorder first, before moving
on to use its full range of features.
For quick reference (in addition to the contents and
index) please refer to:
• Finding Your Way Around the GL1 (p. 8)
• Screen Displays (p. 95)
• Troubleshooting — in case you run into any
problems (p. 92)
Note that capital letters are used to refer to settings
displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on the
camcorder itself e.g. Press the MENU button.
The camera's short operation confirmation beeps
are indicated by
`
to confirm your operations, e.g. Turn the standby
lever to STANDBY (p. 21).
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in the illustrations. Beeps sound
Your camcorder is supplied with the following
accessories:
WL-D73 Wireless Controller
SS-650 Shoulder Strap
BP-915 Battery Pack
DC-905 DC Coupler
STV-250N
Stereo Video Cable
Lens hood
Two AA batteries
Lens cap
(Attached to camera)
CA-910 Compact Power
Adapter
S-150 S-video Cable
DVM-E30
Digital Video Cassette