Brand: CANON
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for GL2
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:26 a.m.
Warranty Information
Limited warranty for one year on parts and labor, except for video heads which have a 3-month warranty.
To operate the camcorder, you will need to provide power from a household power socket or charge a battery pack. The camcorder is powered by a rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (BP-915). Ensure the battery pack is fully charged before use. You can also use the CA-920 Compact Power Adapter to provide instant power from a household power socket. Follow the steps to attach the lens hood, adjust the viewfinder, and attach the shoulder strap for comfortable use. Load a cassette into the cassette compartment. The camcorder offers various recording modes and functions accessed through menus.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Caution Phrase | Meaning | Reference Page |
|---|---|---|
| SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME | Time zone, date and time are not set. | 32 |
| CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK | Battery pack is exhausted. | None |
| THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION | Tape is protected from accidental erasure. | 18, 19 |
| REMOVE THE CASSETTE | Camcorder stopped operating to protect the cassette. | 142 |
| CHECK THE DV INPUT | DV cable is not connected or digital device is off. | 99 |
| CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED | Condensation detected in the camcorder. | 142 |
| TAPE END | Tape reached the end. | 88 |
| CHECK THE CASSETTE [REC MODE] | Recording mode is not SP; audio dubbing/AV insert not possible. | 105, 108 |
| CHECK THE CASSETTE [AUDIO MODE] | Recording is 16-bit/12-bit 4-channel; audio dubbing not possible. | 108 |
| CHECK THE CASSETTE [BLANK] | Blank section detected; audio dubbing/AV insert not possible. | 105, 108 |
| HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE | Video heads are dirty. | 141 |
| COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED | Attempted to play a copyright protected tape. | 100 |
| COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED | Attempted to copy a copyright protected tape. | 100, 101 |
| NO CARD | Memory card not inserted. | 115 |
| THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION | Memory card is set for erasure prevention. | 114 |
| NO TITLES | No title image recorded on memory card. | None |
| NO IMAGES | No images recorded on memory card. | 118 |
| CARD ERROR | Memory card error occurred. | 118, 120 |
| CARD FULL | No free space on memory card. | 127 |
| NAMING ERROR | File/folder numbers reached maximum value. | 117 |
| UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE | Image format not compatible or corrupted data. | None |
| PRINT MARK ERROR | Marked file cannot be edited. | 125 |
| IN CARD POSITION | No image recorded. | None |
| MEMORY CARD COVER IS OPEN | Memory card compartment cover is open. | None |