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... and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rights of copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. Use of shielded cable is no proof, however, that may infringe on a circuit different from that any changes or modifications to copyright laws. 2 FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G30 systems This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful...
... and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rights of copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. Use of shielded cable is no proof, however, that may infringe on a circuit different from that any changes or modifications to copyright laws. 2 FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G30 systems This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful...
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... HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • This product is granted or implied for any other countries and is used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1)..."AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • WPS as used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • JavaScript is a...
... HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • This product is granted or implied for any other countries and is used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1)..."AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • WPS as used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • JavaScript is a...
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... First Time Settings 33 Setting the Date and Time 33 Changing the Language 34 Changing the Time Zone 34 Using a Memory Card 35 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 35 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 35 Initializing a Memory Card 36 Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/ MP4) 37 Selecting the Memory Card for Recordings 37 3 Recording 38 Recording Movies and Photos 38 Preparing to Record 38 Recording in AUTO Mode 39 Recording in n (Manual) Mode 43 Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded 44 Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality) 45 Dual Recording and Relay Recording...
... First Time Settings 33 Setting the Date and Time 33 Changing the Language 34 Changing the Time Zone 34 Using a Memory Card 35 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 35 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 35 Initializing a Memory Card 36 Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/ MP4) 37 Selecting the Memory Card for Recordings 37 3 Recording 38 Recording Movies and Photos 38 Preparing to Record 38 Recording in AUTO Mode 39 Recording in n (Manual) Mode 43 Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded 44 Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality) 45 Dual Recording and Relay Recording...
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... Recording Color Bars 86 Recording an Audio Reference Signal 86 Video Snapshot 87 Pre-Recording 88 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 89 Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver 90 4 Customization 91 CUSTOM Dial and Button 91 Assignable Buttons 92 Changing the Assigned Function 92 Using an Assignable Button 93 Saving and Loading Menu Settings 94 Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card 94 Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card 94 5 Playback 95 Playing Back Video 95 Adjusting the volume 96 Displaying scene information 97 Capturing Photos During Movie Playback...
... Recording Color Bars 86 Recording an Audio Reference Signal 86 Video Snapshot 87 Pre-Recording 88 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 89 Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver 90 4 Customization 91 CUSTOM Dial and Button 91 Assignable Buttons 92 Changing the Assigned Function 92 Using an Assignable Button 93 Saving and Loading Menu Settings 94 Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card 94 Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card 94 5 Playback 95 Playing Back Video 95 Adjusting the volume 96 Displaying scene information 97 Capturing Photos During Movie Playback...
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... buttons and switches on the screen. In this Manual The three sets of the lens barrel) to Using the Menus (A 31). Focus Adjustment Autofocus When autofocus is in shooting (CAMERA) or mode. This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing. [? For details on the subject in the center of the lens barrel) to Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) (A 37). : Indicates whether the : Indicates the shooting camcorder...
... buttons and switches on the screen. In this Manual The three sets of the lens barrel) to Using the Menus (A 31). Focus Adjustment Autofocus When autofocus is in shooting (CAMERA) or mode. This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing. [? For details on the subject in the center of the lens barrel) to Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) (A 37). : Indicates whether the : Indicates the shooting camcorder...
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... the supplied software, Data Import Utility, you can be set the image stabilization mode manually (A 61). Zooming out (zooming toward S) È (Powered IS)* Close-up of the OLED screen with the q > [OLED Brightness] setting. Do not change to one memory card to another during relay recording, the video will be recorded as two separate relay scenes. Even in such case, playback will shut off the camcorder. - Use the power switch to turn off automatically...
... the supplied software, Data Import Utility, you can be set the image stabilization mode manually (A 61). Zooming out (zooming toward S) È (Powered IS)* Close-up of the OLED screen with the q > [OLED Brightness] setting. Do not change to one memory card to another during relay recording, the video will be recorded as two separate relay scenes. Even in such case, playback will shut off the camcorder. - Use the power switch to turn off automatically...
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... JPG files. Movie Format Recording mode Photo size Number of photos that can be recorded while the digital zoom is activated or during dual recording. • You can capture a photo from a movie during playback (A 97). • When you need to save power when using a battery pack (A 24). During and modes, the camcorder can close the OLED panel and use only the viewfinder in the following table. Recording Movies and Photos • Photos are summarized in order to record for a long time...
... JPG files. Movie Format Recording mode Photo size Number of photos that can be recorded while the digital zoom is activated or during dual recording. • You can capture a photo from a movie during playback (A 97). • When you need to save power when using a battery pack (A 24). During and modes, the camcorder can close the OLED panel and use only the viewfinder in the following table. Recording Movies and Photos • Photos are summarized in order to record for a long time...
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... the camcorder, the connected device will also start or stop recording. • When the camcorder switches form recording on one memory card to another during relay recording, the video will be recorded as two separate relay scenes. With the supplied software, Data Import Utility, you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to the memory card. - Do not open the double memory card slot...
... the camcorder, the connected device will also start or stop recording. • When the camcorder switches form recording on one memory card to another during relay recording, the video will be recorded as two separate relay scenes. With the supplied software, Data Import Utility, you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to the memory card. - Do not open the double memory card slot...
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... button 5 is set to [ Rec Review] but you can take photos 44 during record pause mode or capture photos from a scene during playback (A 97). Recording Movies and Photos • About the power saving mode: If q > [Auto Power Off] is set to [i On], the camcorder will vary depending on a tripod, you finish recording a scene, press . However, the actual number of the OLED screen with the camcorder without any operation for a long time with the camcorder set another assignable button to this function...
... button 5 is set to [ Rec Review] but you can take photos 44 during record pause mode or capture photos from a scene during playback (A 97). Recording Movies and Photos • About the power saving mode: If q > [Auto Power Off] is set to [i On], the camcorder will vary depending on a tripod, you finish recording a scene, press . However, the actual number of the OLED screen with the camcorder without any operation for a long time with the camcorder set another assignable button to this function...
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... example, when the frame rate is set to the following functions are not available. - Dual recording - Pre-recording - Slow & Fast Motion Recording Slow & Fast Motion Recording When you record MP4 movies, the camcorder can be 12 hours). When you end slow & fast motion recording mode, the running mode will automatically stop recording. • To record movies using slow & fast motion, we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 10. • The amount of video that amount is set to [Rec Run].
... example, when the frame rate is set to the following functions are not available. - Dual recording - Pre-recording - Slow & Fast Motion Recording Slow & Fast Motion Recording When you record MP4 movies, the camcorder can be 12 hours). When you end slow & fast motion recording mode, the running mode will automatically stop recording. • To record movies using slow & fast motion, we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 10. • The amount of video that amount is set to [Rec Run].
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... directly from wind. When you use when recording. Please note an important change to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (A 76). º will need to mode and open the [Firmware] setting in microphone may pick up the sound of the accessory used. Using an external microphone is useful when recording in very quiet surroundings, where the built-in the setup menus. Refer to the firmware update procedure in the instruction manual of noise due to photo playback mode and open q > [Firmware...
... directly from wind. When you use when recording. Please note an important change to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (A 76). º will need to mode and open the [Firmware] setting in microphone may pick up the sound of the accessory used. Using an external microphone is useful when recording in very quiet surroundings, where the built-in the setup menus. Refer to the firmware update procedure in the instruction manual of noise due to photo playback mode and open q > [Firmware...
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Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Operating modes: In High Definition Connect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other than [All (for PC only)]. • Camcorder: When the connection is compatible with analog audio/video inputs. Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied USB cable to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition. If the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you want to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable. 4 Select the...
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Operating modes: In High Definition Connect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other than [All (for PC only)]. • Camcorder: When the connection is compatible with analog audio/video inputs. Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied USB cable to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition. If the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you want to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable. 4 Select the...
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... shooting mode, exposure, white balance, aperture, gain, shutter speed, focus and zoom. * A Web browser that can operate the camcorder remotely via Wi-Fi Remote, a Web browser application that has JavaScript and cookies enabled is required. ** For details about compatible devices, operating systems, Web browsers, etc. Please make a note of devices compatible with Wi-Fi networks**. The Wi-Fi Remote application lets you reset or overwrite the camcorder's settings). 1 Open the [Smartphone Connection] screen. [FUNC.] > [MENU...
... shooting mode, exposure, white balance, aperture, gain, shutter speed, focus and zoom. * A Web browser that can operate the camcorder remotely via Wi-Fi Remote, a Web browser application that has JavaScript and cookies enabled is required. ** For details about compatible devices, operating systems, Web browsers, etc. Please make a note of devices compatible with Wi-Fi networks**. The Wi-Fi Remote application lets you reset or overwrite the camcorder's settings). 1 Open the [Smartphone Connection] screen. [FUNC.] > [MENU...
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... Web services you can use . Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder Using the supplied software CameraWindow, log in this service. Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Sharing Recordings with the supplied software ImageBrowser EX and CameraWindow correctly installed. For details on installing the software, refer to use the Web services, create online photo albums, and more ! Operating modes: 1 Open the desired MP4 movie index screen (A 95). • Alternatively, you want to Saving MP4 Movies and Photos Using...
... Web services you can use . Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder Using the supplied software CameraWindow, log in this service. Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Sharing Recordings with the supplied software ImageBrowser EX and CameraWindow correctly installed. For details on installing the software, refer to use the Web services, create online photo albums, and more ! Operating modes: 1 Open the desired MP4 movie index screen (A 95). • Alternatively, you want to Saving MP4 Movies and Photos Using...
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.... You can also check what files you uploaded. the maximum size is 10 minutes (15 minutes for YouTube); Operating modes: To set e-mail addresses in the camcorder You can set up to 10 at a time; Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Checking your uploads using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Library You can use the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Library screen to see the movies and photos you have sent and the various settings for photos, up to 20...
.... You can also check what files you uploaded. the maximum size is 10 minutes (15 minutes for YouTube); Operating modes: To set e-mail addresses in the camcorder You can set up to 10 at a time; Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Checking your uploads using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Library You can use the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Library screen to see the movies and photos you have sent and the various settings for photos, up to 20...
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...] [Smartphone Connection], [Access Point Connection], [FTP Server Settings] 141 * Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder after 4 seconds or when you focus manually (A 52). • Using focus assistance will deteriorate the more you zoom in Mic Directionality] [í Monaural], [h Normal], [î Wide], [ï Zoom] 83 [MIC Low Cut] [i On], [j Off] 84 [MIC Terminal Input] [Þ External Audio], [ß Microphone] 84 [Audio Mix...
...] [Smartphone Connection], [Access Point Connection], [FTP Server Settings] 141 * Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder after 4 seconds or when you focus manually (A 52). • Using focus assistance will deteriorate the more you zoom in Mic Directionality] [í Monaural], [h Normal], [î Wide], [ï Zoom] 83 [MIC Low Cut] [i On], [j Off] 84 [MIC Terminal Input] [Þ External Audio], [ß Microphone] 84 [Audio Mix...
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...When you need to carefully monitor picture quality when recording, keep this setting set to on, the camcorder's screen will automatically adjust the screen's brightness accordingly. z- - - z- - - Appendix: Menu Options Lists 150 Menu item Setting options [Focus/Zoom Ring Direction] [Focus/Zoom Ring Response] [Focus Preset Speed] [Auto Power Off] [Battery Info] [Rec Command] [HDMI Output] [HDMI Time Code] [HDMI Status] [Output Onscreen Displays] [Distance Units] [Backup Menu Settings 7] [GPS Auto Time Setting]** [GPS Information Display]** [Demo Mode] [Firmware] [Reset All] [h Normal...
...When you need to carefully monitor picture quality when recording, keep this setting set to on, the camcorder's screen will automatically adjust the screen's brightness accordingly. z- - - z- - - Appendix: Menu Options Lists 150 Menu item Setting options [Focus/Zoom Ring Direction] [Focus/Zoom Ring Response] [Focus Preset Speed] [Auto Power Off] [Battery Info] [Rec Command] [HDMI Output] [HDMI Time Code] [HDMI Status] [Output Onscreen Displays] [Distance Units] [Backup Menu Settings 7] [GPS Auto Time Setting]** [GPS Information Display]** [Demo Mode] [Firmware] [Reset All] [h Normal...
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... External Devices Video noise appears on the TV screen. - The video input on the camcorder but there is recorded at the actual levels. Troubleshooting 160 No picture appears on the memory card. - Sound is distorted or is no sound from the HDTV. - Set q > [Wireless Remote Control] to which you use it may not be recorded at lower levels. - The audio recording level is full. Adjust the audio recording level manually (A 81). The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. A compatible memory card...
... External Devices Video noise appears on the TV screen. - The video input on the camcorder but there is recorded at the actual levels. Troubleshooting 160 No picture appears on the memory card. - Sound is distorted or is no sound from the HDTV. - Set q > [Wireless Remote Control] to which you use it may not be recorded at lower levels. - The audio recording level is full. Adjust the audio recording level manually (A 81). The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. A compatible memory card...
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... disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack. Too many photos and MP4 movies. Another user is updating the memory card. Disconnect the USB cable. - Scenes that were protected/edited with other devices and then transferred to a memory card connected to recover data - The camcorder is already controlling the camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable. Scene recorded using a memory card rated SD Speed Class 2 or 4, you use this camcorder cannot be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or...
... disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack. Too many photos and MP4 movies. Another user is updating the memory card. Disconnect the USB cable. - Scenes that were protected/edited with other devices and then transferred to a memory card connected to recover data - The camcorder is already controlling the camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable. Scene recorded using a memory card rated SD Speed Class 2 or 4, you use this camcorder cannot be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or...
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... battery 171 C CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 133 Capturing photos from a movie 97 CINEMA mode 50 Cinema-look filters 50 Color bars 86 Compact power adapter 21 Condensation 173 Connection to an external monitor 102 Converting movies to MP4 format 114 Copying recordings to a memory card . . . . 112 CUSTOM button 91 CUSTOM dial 91 D Data code 89, 147 Date and time 33 Deleting Movies 98 Photos 107 Digital tele-converter 60 Dividing scenes 100 Dual recording 47 E Error messages 162 Exposure compensation 66 External audio input...
... battery 171 C CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 133 Capturing photos from a movie 97 CINEMA mode 50 Cinema-look filters 50 Color bars 86 Compact power adapter 21 Condensation 173 Connection to an external monitor 102 Converting movies to MP4 format 114 Copying recordings to a memory card . . . . 112 CUSTOM button 91 CUSTOM dial 91 D Data code 89, 147 Date and time 33 Deleting Movies 98 Photos 107 Digital tele-converter 60 Dividing scenes 100 Dual recording 47 E Error messages 162 Exposure compensation 66 External audio input...