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PUB. DIE-0439-000
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
PAL
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. 2 The Mains plug is
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3 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 LEGRIA HF G30 The Canon LEGRIA 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 4 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 equipp
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OLED screen and LCD viewfinder Other Features 5 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). 6 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 47 1 Introduction 10 Slow & Fast Motion Recording 48 About this Manual 10 CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Conventions Used in this Manual 10 Filters 49 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 12 Focus Adjustment 51 Names of Parts 14 Manual Focus 51 Autofocus 52 2 Preparations 20 Face Detection & Tracking 54 7 Attaching the Ferrite Core 20 Zooming 56 Using the Focus/Zoom Ring 56 Charging the Battery Pack 20 Using the Zoom Rocker or Wireless Preparing the Camcorde
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Video Snapshot 87 8 Saving/Sharing Pre-Recording 88 Recordings 108 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 89 Saving Recordings to a Computer 108 Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver 90 Connection Diagram 108 Saving Movies Using Data Import 4 Customization 91 Utility 108 CUSTOM Dial and Button 91 Saving MP4 Movies and Photos Using 8 Assignable Buttons 92 ImageBrowser EX 109 Changing the Assigned Function 92 Copying Recordings Between Memory Using an Assignable Button 93 Cards 112 Saving and Loading Menu Set
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Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point 137 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 137 Searching for Access Points 138 Manual Setup 138 Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings 140 9 10 Additional Information 142 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 142 FUNC. Panel 142 Setup Menus 143 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 152 Troubleshooting 156 List of Messages 161 List of Messages for Wi-Fi Functions 164 List of Messages for Web Services 166 Handling Precautions 167 Camcorder 167 Battery Pack 168 Memory Card 169 B
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About this Manual Introduction 1 Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA 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 156). 10 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: Restrictio
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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 36). : 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 28). 11 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: 12 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 LEGRIA CD-ROM. Contains the following components. - Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file). - ImageBrowser EX - Software f
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Names of Parts Names of Parts Left side view 14 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Lens barrier switch (A 37) 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 43)/ 10 DISP. (onscreen display) button Assignable button 5 (A 92) (A 89)/BATT. INFO (battery 5Lens hood (A 23) information) button (A 155) 6 Focus/Zoom ring (A 51, 56) 7 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (A 91) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Right side view 1 15 7 8 9 5 2 6 3 4 1 Built-in speaker (A 96) 5 × (headphones) terminal (A 85) 2MIC terminal (A 78) 6USB terminal (A 108) 3HDMI OUT terminal (A 102, 103) 7DC IN terminal (A 20) 4 REMOTE terminal 8AV OUT terminal (A 102, 103) For connecting commercially 9 Grip belt (A 25) available remote controllers. C OP Y
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Names of Parts Front view 16 1 Back view 8 67 2 9 3 10 4 5 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Instant AF sensor (A 52, 171) 8 Viewfinder (A 23) 2 Remote sensor (A 26) 9 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 23) 3 Illumination sensor (A 149) 10 Joystick (A 29)/SET button (A 29) 4AF/MF button (A 51)/ 11 Strap mount (A 25) 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 20) Assignable button 2 (A 92) 15 START/STOP
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Names of Parts Top view 123 45 6 17 7 8 1 Built-in stereo microphone 6 Mini advanced shoe (A 75) (A 77) 7 Power switch (A 27) 2 Accessory shoe 8 POWER / CHG (battery charging) Cold shoe for attaching accessories. indicator (A 20) 3 Mode switch (A 28) 4 Zoom rocker (A 56) 5 ACCESS indicator (A 37) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Bottom view 18 1 23 4 1 Tripod socket (A 26) 2 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 21) 3Eye cup (A 23) 4 Identification plate This plate bears the camcorder ID, which is written as "ID00XX" with "XX" representing a two-digit number. Identification plate Check here C OP Y
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Names of Parts WL-D89 Wireless Controller 7 1 19 2 8 3 4 9 5 10 6 1START/STOP button (A 37) 2 G (mode selection) button (A 95) 3 MENU button (A 31, 143) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (A 89) 5SET button 6 Ñ (stop) button (A 95) 7 PHOTO button (A 37) 8 Zoom buttons (A 56) 9 Navigation buttons (Í/Î/Ï/Ð) 10 Ò (play/pause) button (A 95) C OP Y
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Attaching the Ferrite Core Preparations 2 Preparations Attaching the Ferrite Core Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder. Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 6 cm from the plug 20 end (the plug to be connected to the camcorder) of the compact power adapter cable. Pass the cable through the center of the core and wrap it around the core, then close the unit until it clicks shut. Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powere
