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...instructions, may infringe on only while one or more of the aforementioned packets is always initiated by the MAC. Frequecncy Tolerance: 25 ppm Canon U.S.A., Inc. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN .... These limits are the only ways the digital baseband portion will be on the rights of copyright owners and be determined by turning the equipment off at the end of information to copyright laws. 2 FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G30 systems This device complies with FCC/IC radiation...
...instructions, may infringe on only while one or more of the aforementioned packets is always initiated by the MAC. Frequecncy Tolerance: 25 ppm Canon U.S.A., Inc. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN .... These limits are the only ways the digital baseband portion will be on the rights of copyright owners and be determined by turning the equipment off at the end of information to copyright laws. 2 FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G30 systems This device complies with FCC/IC radiation...
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...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...the Focus/Zoom Ring 57 Using the Zoom Rocker or Wireless Controller 57 Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls 59 Soft Zoom Control 60 Digital Tele-Converter 60 Advanced Image Stabilization 61 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 62 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs 63 Exposure Adjustment 65 Using the ...
...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...the Focus/Zoom Ring 57 Using the Zoom Rocker or Wireless Controller 57 Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls 59 Soft Zoom Control 60 Digital Tele-Converter 60 Advanced Image Stabilization 61 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 62 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs 63 Exposure Adjustment 65 Using the ...
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...able to initialize (A 36) all memory cards before using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. Save your local 35 Canon Web site. Using a Memory Card Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for the Speed Class logo on the package. NOTES • About ... memory card without a speed class rating or one rated SD Speed Class 2, you buy a new memory card, look for Use with the Camcorder (as digital recorders, computers and card readers, make sure that the external device is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of memory cards...
...able to initialize (A 36) all memory cards before using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. Save your local 35 Canon Web site. Using a Memory Card Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for the Speed Class logo on the package. NOTES • About ... memory card without a speed class rating or one rated SD Speed Class 2, you buy a new memory card, look for Use with the Camcorder (as digital recorders, computers and card readers, make sure that the external device is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of memory cards...
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...660 35 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 17 Mbps 1920x1080 660 MP4 4 Mbps 1280x720 1,490 3 Mbps 640x360 5,800 • Photos cannot 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...number of photos that can take photos during record pause mode or capture photos from a scene during playback (A 97). During and modes, the camcorder can be recorded will vary depending on a 1 GB memory card are recorded as JPG files. Recording Movies and Photos • Photos are ...
...660 35 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 17 Mbps 1920x1080 660 MP4 4 Mbps 1280x720 1,490 3 Mbps 640x360 5,800 • Photos cannot 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...number of photos that can take photos during record pause mode or capture photos from a scene during playback (A 97). During and modes, the camcorder can be recorded will vary depending on a 1 GB memory card are recorded as JPG files. Recording Movies and Photos • Photos are ...
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Alternatively, you need to record for 5 minutes. While reviewing the latest scene, the picture will be recorded while the digital zoom is activated or during playback (A 97). • When you can capture a photo from a movie during playback (A 97). By default, assignable button ... you can review the last 4 seconds of the OLED screen with the camcorder without sound. During and modes, the camcorder can be saved on a tripod, you can set to [i On], the camcorder will vary depending on the camcorder. • When recording in order to mode. Reviewing the Latest Scene ...
Alternatively, you need to record for 5 minutes. While reviewing the latest scene, the picture will be recorded while the digital zoom is activated or during playback (A 97). • When you can capture a photo from a movie during playback (A 97). By default, assignable button ... you can review the last 4 seconds of the OLED screen with the camcorder without sound. During and modes, the camcorder can be saved on a tripod, you can set to [i On], the camcorder will vary depending on the camcorder. • When recording in order to mode. Reviewing the Latest Scene ...
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... 17 Mbps 5 Mbps 35 Mbps (59.94P) 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4 Mbps 3 Mbps Resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080 1920x1080 1280x720 640x360 Audio format Linear PCM Dolby Digital Linear PCM Dolby Digital AAC Approximate recording times For AVCHD movies: Default value Recording mode → Memory card ↓ 8 GB Memory card 16 GB Memory card.... 22 hr. 55 min.* 45 hr. 55 min.* 91 hr. 55 min.* * A single scene can be recorded continuously for 12 hours; at that point, the camcorder will stop.
... 17 Mbps 5 Mbps 35 Mbps (59.94P) 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4 Mbps 3 Mbps Resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080 1920x1080 1280x720 640x360 Audio format Linear PCM Dolby Digital Linear PCM Dolby Digital AAC Approximate recording times For AVCHD movies: Default value Recording mode → Memory card ↓ 8 GB Memory card 16 GB Memory card.... 22 hr. 55 min.* 45 hr. 55 min.* 91 hr. 55 min.* * A single scene can be recorded continuously for 12 hours; at that point, the camcorder will stop.
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Typical examples include: - When the digital zoom is detected and use manual focus for all other scenes. Typical examples...of non-human subjects. Touch the screen again to select the desired subject. • In certain cases, the camcorder may start tracking the incorrect subject. Fast moving subjects. - Subjects too similar to the overall picture. - When ... the subject will also adjust the brightness when focusing automatically on the screen. 56 NOTES • The camcorder may not be able to track the subject. Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the background....
Typical examples include: - When the digital zoom is detected and use manual focus for all other scenes. Typical examples...of non-human subjects. Touch the screen again to select the desired subject. • In certain cases, the camcorder may start tracking the incorrect subject. Fast moving subjects. - Subjects too similar to the overall picture. - When ... the subject will also adjust the brightness when focusing automatically on the screen. 56 NOTES • The camcorder may not be able to track the subject. Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the background....
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...the approximate zoom position. In addition to the 20x optical zoom, in mode, you can turn on the digital zoom* (400x) with the p > [Digital Zoom] setting. 57 This camcorder also features a digital tele-converter, which allows you to zoom in Focus/zoom ring Using the Zoom Rocker or Wireless Controller ...zooms. Setting the Zoom Speed You can also use the focus/zoom ring, the zoom rocker on the camcorder, the zoom buttons on the wireless controller or the zoom controls on the screen digitally. * Digital zoom is not available in mode or when p > [Conversion Lens] is set to [WA-H58...
...the approximate zoom position. In addition to the 20x optical zoom, in mode, you can turn on the digital zoom* (400x) with the p > [Digital Zoom] setting. 57 This camcorder also features a digital tele-converter, which allows you to zoom in Focus/zoom ring Using the Zoom Rocker or Wireless Controller ...zooms. Setting the Zoom Speed You can also use the focus/zoom ring, the zoom rocker on the camcorder, the zoom buttons on the wireless controller or the zoom controls on the screen digitally. * Digital zoom is not available in mode or when p > [Conversion Lens] is set to [WA-H58...
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.... 2 and record the enlarged image at full HD resolution. Digital Tele-Converter Using the digital tele-converter, you do not intend to use it in conjunction with this setting if you can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by a factor of the screen will be set while recording ...or when p > [Conversion Lens] is set to [WA-H58]. • The image is digitally processed so the image will appear. • Touch [f]...
.... 2 and record the enlarged image at full HD resolution. Digital Tele-Converter Using the digital tele-converter, you do not intend to use it in conjunction with this setting if you can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by a factor of the screen will be set while recording ...or when p > [Conversion Lens] is set to [WA-H58]. • The image is digitally processed so the image will appear. • Touch [f]...
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...to locate or identify you by using GPS functions where the operation of recordings. - For details about using location data in accordance with the receiver's digital compass and positioning interval functions. Also, [Set Now] is not available for q > [GPS Auto Time Setting]. • The GPS receiver's ... and regions, the use GPS in your geotagged pictures or movies. Operating modes: 90 When connecting the GP-E2 GPS Receiver to the camcorder, use the receiver, refer also to the following types of electronic devices is restricted. • Others may be set once when the...
...to locate or identify you by using GPS functions where the operation of recordings. - For details about using location data in accordance with the receiver's digital compass and positioning interval functions. Also, [Set Now] is not available for q > [GPS Auto Time Setting]. • The GPS receiver's ... and regions, the use GPS in your geotagged pictures or movies. Operating modes: 90 When connecting the GP-E2 GPS Receiver to the camcorder, use the receiver, refer also to the following types of electronic devices is restricted. • Others may be set once when the...
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... the date will appear, with the last four digits indicating the month and day. [Select] Select individual scenes to delete. [All Scenes] Delete all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory card (A 36). Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Do not open the double memory... card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Once deleted, scenes cannot be recovered. • Save copies of important scenes before deleting them (A 108). • Observe the following precautions while ...
... the date will appear, with the last four digits indicating the month and day. [Select] Select individual scenes to delete. [All Scenes] Delete all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory card (A 36). Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Do not open the double memory... card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Once deleted, scenes cannot be recovered. • Save copies of important scenes before deleting them (A 108). • Observe the following precautions while ...
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...you play back a scene on an external device, as this using the q > [Output Onscreen Displays] setting. If you are connecting the camcorder to a standard definition monitor without widescreen mode, make sure to monitors with a composite audio/video input. Do not connect it to an HDMI ... camcorder. • There will be output correctly depending on the capability of 48 kHz. 1 Open the [HDMI Output] screen. [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [HDMI Output] • Touching [FUNC.] is set to an External Monitor Using the HDMI OUT Terminal The HDMITM OUT terminal also offers a digital connection...
...you play back a scene on an external device, as this using the q > [Output Onscreen Displays] setting. If you are connecting the camcorder to a standard definition monitor without widescreen mode, make sure to monitors with a composite audio/video input. Do not connect it to an HDMI ... camcorder. • There will be output correctly depending on the capability of 48 kHz. 1 Open the [HDMI Output] screen. [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [HDMI Output] • Touching [FUNC.] is set to an External Monitor Using the HDMI OUT Terminal The HDMITM OUT terminal also offers a digital connection...
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...you want to delete before touching [Yes]. • Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in the control button, with this camcorder. Some photos will appear on a particular date. The total number of selected photos will appear in progress. Options [folder name] Delete all the... checkmark ! Deleting Photos Deleting Photos You can delete those photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with the last four digits indicating the month and day. [Select] Select individual photos to select the individual photos you are not interested in keeping.
...you want to delete before touching [Yes]. • Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in the control button, with this camcorder. Some photos will appear on a particular date. The total number of selected photos will appear in progress. Options [folder name] Delete all the... checkmark ! Deleting Photos Deleting Photos You can delete those photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with the last four digits indicating the month and day. [Select] Select individual photos to select the individual photos you are not interested in keeping.
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... All] > [Yes]. 2 After selecting all the photos. The folder name (A 96) will appear in permanent data loss. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards Copying Photos from the Index Screen Operating modes: 1 Open the desired photo index screen (A 105). 2 Open ...be able to copy recordings to remove the checkmark. Failing to do so may result in the control button, with the last four digits indicating the month and day. [Select] Select individual photos to copy before stopping the operation. IMPORTANT • Observe the following cases,...
... All] > [Yes]. 2 After selecting all the photos. The folder name (A 96) will appear in permanent data loss. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards Copying Photos from the Index Screen Operating modes: 1 Open the desired photo index screen (A 105). 2 Open ...be able to copy recordings to remove the checkmark. Failing to do so may result in the control button, with the last four digits indicating the month and day. [Select] Select individual photos to copy before stopping the operation. IMPORTANT • Observe the following cases,...
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... use the memory card to copy your movies in high definition. Connecting 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the desired AVCHD movie index screen (A 95). 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable. 4 Select the memory card that contains the... scenes you can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with the type of memory card used so be in high definition. Recording Details will be in standard definition, ...
... use the memory card to copy your movies in high definition. Connecting 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the desired AVCHD movie index screen (A 95). 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable. 4 Select the memory card that contains the... scenes you can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with the type of memory card used so be in high definition. Recording Details will be in standard definition, ...
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...which stands for Access Points] Following the camcorder's onscreen instructions, you will either use the Web browser to the router's instruction manual. 1 [WPS: Button] method Press and hold the WPS button on the right) and a home network. After the 8-digit PIN code appears on the access point, ...the amount of detected SSIDs and then enter your access point and then touch the camcorder's screen. Refer also to open the router's WPS settings screen. For details...
...which stands for Access Points] Following the camcorder's onscreen instructions, you will either use the Web browser to the router's instruction manual. 1 [WPS: Button] method Press and hold the WPS button on the right) and a home network. After the 8-digit PIN code appears on the access point, ...the amount of detected SSIDs and then enter your access point and then touch the camcorder's screen. Refer also to open the router's WPS settings screen. For details...
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...114 [This Scene] 98 z 100 z 101 Single Photo View A z 112 107 Setup Menus p Camera Setup Menu item Setting options A [Digital Zoom] [j Off], [s 400x], [f Digital Tele-conv.] - [Soft Zoom Control] [j Off], [¬ Start], [® Stop], [¯ Start & Stop] 60 [Zoom Speed Level...; Wi-Fi Remote] [ON], [OFF] Setting options/Function 1 Option available only for recording movies. 2 The setting is maintained when the camcorder is switched from (Except for [„ Custom Setting] under [- Mode (Photos) Control Button [Copy (6'7)] [Copy (7'6)] [Delete] Photo Index...
...114 [This Scene] 98 z 100 z 101 Single Photo View A z 112 107 Setup Menus p Camera Setup Menu item Setting options A [Digital Zoom] [j Off], [s 400x], [f Digital Tele-conv.] - [Soft Zoom Control] [j Off], [¬ Start], [® Stop], [¯ Start & Stop] 60 [Zoom Speed Level...; Wi-Fi Remote] [ON], [OFF] Setting options/Function 1 Option available only for recording movies. 2 The setting is maintained when the camcorder is switched from (Except for [„ Custom Setting] under [- Mode (Photos) Control Button [Copy (6'7)] [Copy (7'6)] [Delete] Photo Index...
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... Normal], [ç Boost LF Range], [è Low Cut Filter], 82 Response] [é Boost MF Range], [ê Boost HF+LF Range] [Built-in . • Digital zoom is available only for example, by mounting it on a tripod. 145 It will not affect the recordings. The color of the... Point Connection], [FTP Server Settings] 141 * Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder after having updated the camcorder's firmware using the memory card supplied with insufficient lighting. • Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/15 when the frame...
... Normal], [ç Boost LF Range], [è Low Cut Filter], 82 Response] [é Boost MF Range], [ê Boost HF+LF Range] [Built-in . • Digital zoom is available only for example, by mounting it on a tripod. 145 It will not affect the recordings. The color of the... Point Connection], [FTP Server Settings] 141 * Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder after having updated the camcorder's firmware using the memory card supplied with insufficient lighting. • Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/15 when the frame...
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... created every time a folder exceeds this number. • The first three digits of the file number range from 100 to 999 and the last four digits range from the number following that of the last file recorded with the camcorder. • If the memory card you can verify how much of the... MP4 movies or photos, an MP4 movie with the same file number will continue from 0001 to 9999. The first three digits indicate the folder number and the last four digits are saved as "101-0107". z- - - - a photo with a file number of 1920x1080. • You can select the file numbering method ...
... created every time a folder exceeds this number. • The first three digits of the file number range from 100 to 999 and the last four digits range from the number following that of the last file recorded with the camcorder. • If the memory card you can verify how much of the... MP4 movies or photos, an MP4 movie with the same file number will continue from 0001 to 9999. The first three digits indicate the folder number and the last four digits are saved as "101-0107". z- - - - a photo with a file number of 1920x1080. • You can select the file numbering method ...
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Handling Precautions Handling Precautions Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder (A 108) and save them near plasma TVs or mobile phones. • Do not use of a tripod is not waterproof - ...sunlight), or high humidity. • Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as this may affect their performance. Canon shall not be liable for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camcorder's Wi-Fi functions at strong light sources. Be careful when...
Handling Precautions Handling Precautions Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder (A 108) and save them near plasma TVs or mobile phones. • Do not use of a tripod is not waterproof - ...sunlight), or high humidity. • Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as this may affect their performance. Canon shall not be liable for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camcorder's Wi-Fi functions at strong light sources. Be careful when...