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Canon GL2 Accessory Manual

Things to Remember

Main Window

How to Perform Tasks

Mastering the Basics

Printing

Index Print

How to Use CameraWindow

Image Transfer Screen

Organize Images Screen

How to Use the Main Window

Display Modes

Browser Area Tasks

Properties Window

Viewer Window

More Advanced Techniques

Color/Brightness Adjustment

Trimming–Cropping a Portion of an Image

Using Other Editing Software

Attaching Sounds

Creating Panoramic Images–PhotoStitch

Editing Movies

Converting RAW Images–Digital Photo Professional

Exporting

Extracting Stills from Movies

Creating Computer Screen Saver Images

Saving to CDs

Uploading Movies to YouTube

Email

Slide Shows

Image Management

Configuring Image Information Settings

Assigning Keywords

Searching, Filtering and Sorting Images

Filtering Images

Comparing Images

My Camera Settings

Transferring Images

CANON iMAGE GATEWAY

Available Services

Preference Settings

Appendices

Supported Image Types

Uninstalling the Software

Memory Card Folder Structure

Troubleshooting

GL-2

instruction manual

Important Usage Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Operating Steps and Reference Guide

Thank You For Choosing a Canon

Introducing the GL2

Finding Your Way Around the GL2

Preparing the Camcorder

attaching the shoulder strap

Powering the Camcorder

Loading a Cassette

Using the Menus

list of menus

power save

lcd brightness

wireless controller

Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp

Setting the Date and Time

Basic Recording

demonstration mode

Tips for Making Better Videos

picture angle

Zooming

Using the LCD Screen

allowing the subject to monitor recording

Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off

Using the ND Filter

Recording Still Images onto a Tape

Searching and Reviewing While Recording

Using the Various Recording Programs

Audio Recording

Using the Custom Key

Using Digital Effects

Using the Color Bars

Photography (Optional)

Recording with the Interval Timer

Recording with the Self-Timer

Using the DV Control

Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional)

Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)

Adjusting the Exposure Manually

exposure adjustment

Adjusting the Focus Manually

Setting the White Balance

using ae shift

Using the Custom Preset

Using the Zebra Pattern

Recording PC Screens and Other Screens Using CLEAR SCAN

Playing Back a Tape

Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)

setting the data code

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search/Index Search)

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen

Editing to a VCR

Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment

Camcorder (Analog Line-in)

Digitally Outputting Analog Video and Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)

recording over existing scenes (av insert editing)

Audio Dubbing

Setting the Audio Mix

selecting audio output channels

Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable

Memory Card Introduction

selecting the image quality

selecting the image size

file numbers

Recording Still Images onto a Memory Card

Playing Back a Memory Card

slide show

erasing still images

Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)

marking a still image for printing (print mark)

Erasing Still Images

Combining Images and Recording Them onto a Tape (Title Mix)

Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape

Formatting a Memory Card

Connecting to a PC Using a USB Cable

Other Information and Precautions

Notes on Using the Batteries

installing the backup battery

Maintenance

using the camcorder abroad

memory card operations

The GL2 System Diagram

Optional Accessories

Screen Displays

Caution Phrases

Specifications

Index

Menu at a Glance

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING

read this first

Checking Supplied Accessories

System Requirements

What Can Be Accomplished with the Software

Installing from the Canon DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK

installing the dvc storage driver

disconnecting the camcorder from the computer

Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer

Downloading Images to a Computer (ZoomBrowser EX)

The ZoomBrowser EX Camera Window

The Browser Window

Downloading and Saving Images from the Camcorder

ZoomBrowser EX Features

Printing Images (PhotoRecord)

The PhotoRecord Window

Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch)

Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card

Installing the DVC Storage Driver

Connecting to a USB Port

Disconnecting the Camcorder from the Computer

Downloading Images to a Computer (ImageBrowser)

The ImageBrowser Camera Window

Printing Images (ImageBrowser)

The Print Window

To Merge Images Registered in ImageBrowser

merging panoramic images with photostitch

Features

power sources

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