5
Full Manual
Operation
In addition to being fully
automatic, the GL1 offers a
complete range of manual
controls, ideal for challenging
situations and more creative
recording. Focus, exposure,
white balance and shutter
speed can all be set manually.
Creativity
Digital Effects
The GL1 includes a selection
of digital effects for a more
appealing look and greater
imaging variety.
1 Fader
Use the fader to
start or end
scenes with a fade to or from
black.
2 Effects
Give variety to your images
during recording by adding
Black and White, Slim, Stretch
or Strobe motion.
A/V Insert and Audio
Dubbing
Use this feature to insert new
scenes of video from your VCR
or other camcorder on to a
tape recorded in the SP mode.
Using a recording made in the
12 bit audio mode you can
also add stereo sound from
another audio source or
through the internal or an
external microphone.
PCM Digital Stereo
Sound
The GL1 is complete with
selectable audio modes; 16 bit
and 12 bit. 16 bit, the highest
quality, produces CD quality,
two channel sound on one
track. The 12 bit mode divides
the audio track into two,
recording two channels on one
track while leaving the
remaining track open for post
production audio
recording.
• Built-in Speaker
• 16 : 9 Wide Screen TV
Effect
• Photo Search/Date
Search
• Time Code/Data Code
• LP Mode (extends a 80
min. Mini DV tape to
120 min. or 60 min.
tape to 90 min.)
• Lithium Ion Battery
• Composite & S-Video
input/output
• Self-Timer
• Zero Set Memory
• World Clock
Direction Accurate
Microphone
This newly developed
microphone incorporates two
pairs of pick-up elements each
for left and right. This
arrangement realizes a
superior directional ability and
fuller, richer stereo sound that
simply must be heard to be
believed.
Picture Adjustment
1. Camera Sharpness
Adjust the range of picture
sharpness to your preference
before recording. Softer may
compliment the subject while
sharper will make details more
visible.
2. Color Phase
Adjust the color tone towards
red or green to your liking.
3. AE Shift
Gives you control over how
dark or light the camera sets
the auto exposure level.
One Touch Dubbing
The GL1 includes an easy to
use dubbing function for
making great copies of your
original recordings.
Analog Line-in
Now it's possible to send an
analog video signal from your
TV, VCR or camcorder into the
GL1 and record it onto DV. It’s
great for making copies or
preserving precious originals.
Zebra Pattern
Reveal areas of overexposure,
using these diagonal stripes to
guide you when setting the
aperture and shutter speed.
Front
Rear
L1
L2
R1
R2
Soft
Sharp
[Green]
[Red]
Pictures simulated
