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PUB. DIE-0436-000
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HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. FCC/IC NOTICE 2 HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G30 systems This device complies with Part 15
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Important Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous DO NOT OPEN voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT The exclamation point, within an equilateral REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE triangle, is
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4 Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • App Store, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other
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Highlights of the VIXIA HF G30 The Canon VIXIA HF G30 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of situations. The following are just some of the many functions featured in the camcorder. HD Recording Manual controls at your fingertips 5 The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the HD CMOS PRO sensor and DIGIC DV 4 focus you are looking for. You can also easily processor change the ring's functionality so that you can The camcorder is equipped
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OLED screen and LCD viewfinder Other Features 6 The OLED screen and LCD viewfinder both Audio scene select have 100% frame coverage, which will ensure With the audio scene select function (A 79), that you can accurately check that your shots you can optimize the audio settings of the are framed how you want them. The OLED built-in microphone by selecting the audio screen has incredible clarity, which is scene that matches your surroundings. Your indispensible in checking the details of
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Copy your recordings to an external Connect the camcorder to an video recorder (A 115). external monitor (A 102). 7 Save your recordings (A 108). Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Use your iOS or Android device to remotely control the camcorder and view the image on its screen (A 120). Use the Web browser on your iOS or Android device to view the recordings on the camcorder (A 126). Use an iOS device to upload your rec
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Table of contents Selecting the Frame Rate 48 1 Introduction 11 Slow & Fast Motion Recording 49 About this Manual 11 CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Conventions Used in this Manual 11 Filters 50 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 13 Focus Adjustment 52 Names of Parts 15 Manual Focus 52 Autofocus 54 2 Preparations 21 Face Detection & Tracking 55 8 Attaching the Ferrite Core 21 Zooming 57 Using the Focus/Zoom Ring 57 Charging the Battery Pack 21 Using the Zoom Rocker or Wireless Preparing the Camcorde
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Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 86 7 Photos 105 Recording Color Bars 86 Viewing Photos 105 Recording an Audio Reference Photo Jump Function 105 Signal 86 Deleting Photos 107 Video Snapshot 87 Deleting a Single Photo 107 Pre-Recording 88 Deleting Photos from the Index Onscreen Displays and Data Code 89 Screen 107 Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver 90 9 8 Saving/Sharing 4 Customization 91 Recordings 108 CUSTOM Dial and Button 91 Saving Recordings to a Computer 108 Assignable Buttons 92 Connection D
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Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 133 Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder 133 Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services 135 Sending Links to Recordings by E-mail 136 10 Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point 138 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 138 Searching for Access Points 139 Manual Setup 140 Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings 141 10 Additional Information 143 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 143 FUNC. Panel 143 Setup Menus 144 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 15
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About this Manual Introduction 1 Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G30. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 157). 11 Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restriction
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About this Manual The three sets of icons indicate the operating : Indicates the movie format. For mode and whether a function is available in details, refer to Selecting the Movie Format that mode. (AVCHD/MP4) (A 37). : Indicates whether the : Indicates the shooting camcorder is in shooting (CAMERA) or mode. For details, refer to Setting the playback (MEDIA) mode. In this example, the Shooting Mode (A 29). 12 function is available only in mode. For details, refer to Turning the Camcor
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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: 13 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-820 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. power cord and ferrite core) (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable Lens hood with lens barrier Lens cap Quick Guide Wi-Fi Basic Setup Guide C OP Y
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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • Data Import Utility CD-ROM -Use Data Import Utility to transfer your scenes to a computer. Refer to Saving Recordings to a Computer (A 108). The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file). • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM. Contains the following components. - Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file). - ImageBrowser EX - Software fo
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Names of Parts Names of Parts Left side view 15 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Lens barrier switch (A 38) 8 CUSTOM (customizable) button 2 Memory card slot 2 (A 35) (A 91) 3 Memory card slot 3 (A 35) 9 Double memory card slot cover 4 u (review recording) button (A 44)/ 10 DISP. (onscreen display) button Assignable button 5 (A 92) (A 89)/BATT. INFO (battery 5 Lens hood (A 24) information) button (A 156) 6 Focus/Zoom ring (A 52, 57) 7 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (A 91) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Right side view 1 16 7 8 9 5 2 6 3 4 1 Built-in speaker (A 96) 5 × (headphones) terminal (A 85) 2MIC terminal (A 79) 6USB terminal (A 108) 3HDMI OUT terminal (A 102, 103) 7DC IN terminal (A 21) 4 REMOTE terminal 8AV OUT terminal (A 102, 103) For connecting commercially 9 Grip belt (A 26) available remote controllers. C OP Y
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Names of Parts Front view 17 1 Back view 8 67 2 9 3 10 4 5 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Instant AF sensor (A 54, 173) 8 Viewfinder (A 24) 2 Remote sensor (A 27) 9 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 24) 3 Illumination sensor (A 150) 10 Joystick (A 30)/SET button (A 30) 4 AF/MF button (A 52)/ 11 Strap mount (A 26) Assignable button 1 (A 92) 12 Assignable button 3 (A 92) 5 PRE REC (pre-recording) button 13 Assignable button 4 (A 92) (A 88)/ 14 Battery attachment unit (A 21) Assignable button 2 (A 92) 15 START/STO
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Names of Parts Top view 123 45 6 18 7 8 1 Built-in stereo microphone 6 Mini advanced shoe (A 76) (A 78) 7Power switch (A 28) 2 Accessory shoe 8 POWER / CHG (battery charging) Cold shoe for attaching accessories. indicator (A 21) 3Mode switch (A 29) 4 Zoom rocker (A 57) 5ACCESS indicator (A 38) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Bottom view 19 12 3 1 Tripod socket (A 27) 2BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22) 3Eye cup (A 24) C OP Y
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Names of Parts WL-D89 Wireless Controller 7 1 20 2 8 3 4 9 5 10 6 1 START/STOP button (A 38) 2 G (mode selection) button (A 95) 3MENU button (A 32, 144) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (A 89) 5 SET button 6 Ñ (stop) button (A 95) 7 PHOTO button (A 38) 8 Zoom buttons (A 57) 9 Navigation buttons (Í/Î/Ï/Ð) 10 Ò (play/pause) button (A 95) C OP Y
