HD Camcorder
Important Usage Instructions
HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G30 systems
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Trademark Acknowledgements
HD Recording
Operability
Other Features
Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices
Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-FiFunctions
1 Introduction
2 Preparations
3 Recording
4 Customization
5 Playback
6 External Connections
7 Photos
8Saving/Sharing Recordings
10 Additional Information
1Introduction
Conventions Used in this Manual
The three sets of icons indicate the operating
mode and whether a function is available in
that mode
(AVCHD/MP4) (A37)
37)
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
STV-250NStereo Video Cable
Lens cap
Wi-FiBasic Setup Guide
The following CD-ROMsand software are supplied with the camcorder:
•Data Import Utility CD-ROM
•Canon VIXIA CD-ROM.Contains the following components
Instruction Manual - The
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WL-D89Wireless Controller
2Preparations
5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off
• If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A159)
To remove the battery pack
1Slide din the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down
2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out
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Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap
Using the Viewfinder
Adjusting the OLED Screen
Grip Belt and Straps
Wireless Controller
Using a Tripod
Turning the Camcorder On and Off
Setting the Shooting Mode
Using the Touch Screen
Using the FUNC. Button and Joystick
Using the Menus
Setup Menus
32To use touch panel controls
To use the joystick
Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Language
Changing the Time Zone
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder (as of April 2013)
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Initializing a Memory Card
Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4)
Selecting the Memory ard for Recordings
3 Recording
Preparing to Record
Recording in AUTO Mode
Smart AUTO
Smart AUTO icons
Vivid colors1
Sunsets1
Subject ↓
Intelligent IS
Shooting method
Icon
Ä(Dynamic IS)
subjects at a distance moving left or right
Movie Format
Recording mode
Photo size
AVCHD
MP4
Recording in n(Manual) Mode
Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded
Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality)
1Open the [Recording Mode] screen
[FUNC.] >[MENU] >>[Recording Mode]
2 Touch the desired recording mode and then touch [X]
-Scenes exceeding 4 GB
Recording modes by movie format
Movie format
Resolution
Audio format
Approximate recording times
Activating dual recording
1Open the [Dual Recording] screen
[FUNC.] >[MENU] >>[Dual/Relay Recording] >[Dual Recording]
Activating relay recording
1Open the [Dual/Relay Recording] screen
1Open the [Frame Rate] screen
[FUNC.] >[MENU] >>[Frame Rate]
2 Touch the desired frame rate and then touch [X]
Options for AVCHD movies
[59.94i]
1Open the [Slow & Fast Motion] screen
[FUNC.] >[MENU] >>[Slow & Fast Motion]
2Select the desired frame rate
Available frame rates for slow & fast motion
Frame rate
CINEMA Mode and Cinema-LookFilters
(A114)
501 Set the mode switch to E
2 Touch [FILTER 1] to open the cinema-lookfilter selection screen
Drag your finger up and down along the photos to select the desired
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Manual Focus
Focus Preset
Peaking
Autofocus
Face Detection & Tracking
Limiting Autofocus to Faces
Using the Focus/Zoom Ring
Using the Zoom Rocker or Wireless Controller
1Open the [Zoom Speed Level] screen
[FUNC.] >[MENU] >p>[Zoom Speed Level]
2Touch [ZFast], [[Normal] or []Slow] and then touch [K]
When [Zoom Speed Level] is set to
3 Touch [Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed]
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls
Soft Zoom Control
Digital Tele-Converter
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Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs or
1Open the AGC limit adjustment screen. [FUNC.] >[xAGC Limit] >[nManual]
• Touch [mAutomatic] to remove the AGC limit
2Touch [Ï] or [Ð] to set the AGC limit
• You can also drag your finger along the dial
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•[‚Shutter-Pri.AE]:
On screen only the denominator is displayed –
64- The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds
Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program
Exposure Compensation
To adjust the Touch AE function for highlights (Highlight AE)
To use backlight correction
To set the color temperature ([ÂColor Temperature])
To set a custom white balance ([ÆSet 1] or [ÇSet 2])
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Selecting the Running Mode
Selecting Drop Frame or Non-DropFrame
User Bit Output
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Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe
•Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (A76)
Refer to
76)
The optional
Using an External Microphone
Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings
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Audio Recording Level
Wind Screen (Built-inMicrophone)
Microphone Attenuator
Audio Equalizer (Built-inMicrophone)
Microphone Directionality (Built-inMicrophone)
Switching the Input (MIC Terminal)
Low Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)
Audio Mix
To adjust the volume during playback
Recording Color Bars
Recording an Audio Reference Signal
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You can turn most onscreen displays on or off
mode:
All displays on
Onscreen markers1
Displays off
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4Customization
Changing the Assigned Function
Using an Assignable Button
Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card
Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card
5Playback
Adjusting the volume
Displaying scene information
Capturing Photos During Movie Playback
98Deleting a Single Scene
Deleting Scenes from the Index Screen
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Play back the desired scene (A95)
Pause the playback
3Open the screen for trimming scenes. [Edit] >[Trim]
•The point at which the movie will be trimmed is indicated by the marker
5Trim the scene
Connection Diagram
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal
Using the AV OUT Terminal
Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored
7Photos
Photo Jump Function
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Deleting a Single Photo
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
Saving Movies Using Data Import Utility
Saving MP4 Movies and Photos Using ImageBrowser EX
110POINTS TO CHECK
1 Insert the VIXIA CD-ROMinto the computer’s disc drive
Windows: Open the drive into which you inserted the
Mac OS: Use Finder and click on the CD-ROMicon
3Click/Double-clickthe Disc_Setup.exe icon
Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer
Copying Scenes from the Movie Index Screen
Copying a Single Photo
Copying Photos from the Index Screen
Converting Movies to MP4 Format
114Operating modes: 1 Open the desired movie index screen (A95)
2 Open the screen to convert scenes
3Touch the individual scenes you want to convert
4 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [ K] and then touch [Next]
In High Definition
In Standard Definition
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9Wi-FiFunctions
Using an unprotected
Using the
While using
Before using Wi-Fifunctions
functions are not available when the microphone is attached
About the Wi-Fiantenna
About the camcorder’s Wi-Fistandard
The specifications of the camcorder's Wi-Fistandard are as follows
Setting the Camcorder's Password
Operating the Camcorder Remotely
Wi-FiRemote Onscreen Controls and Displays
Advanced controls
Remote Operation Using Wi-FiRemote
Selecting the recording program
1Press the recording program button
• The recording programs will appear
2 Select the desired recording program
Adjusting the exposure compensation value
Adjusting the gain
1Press the gain button
• The available gain values will appear
2Select the desired gain value
Adjusting the shutter speed
iOS device, Android device, etc
1Camcorder: Open the desired index screen (A95)
•The camcorder’s SSID (network name) will appear
•The camcorder will be ready to connect with the device
To set or change the camcorder's password, perform the procedure in
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1Camcorder: Open the desired movie index screen (A95)
•The camcorder will be ready to connect with the iOS device
3iOS device: Activate Wi-Fiin the settings screen
4iOS device: Touch the access point with the same SSID displayed in step
5iOS device: Enter the camcorder's password set previously
•The procedure above may differ depending on the version of iOS you are using
- Scenes exceeding 4 GB
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Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder
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Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services
Sending Links to Recordings by E-mail
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Wi-FiProtected Setup (WPS)
Searching for Access Points
Manual Setup
To view the smartphone’s connection settings
To view the access point’s connection settings
To view the FTP server's connection settings
Glossary
Access Point
142will be your wireless router
FTP Server
IP Address
10 Additional Information
FUNC. Panel
Setup Menus
[Auto Slow Shutter]
[ND Filter]
[kAutomatic], [jOff]
[Conversion Lens]
[¾TL-H58], [¿WA-H58], [jOff]
Wide Attachment. When you select
•This Wide Attachment decreases the focal length by a factor of
When you select a setting other than
• Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings
[òSurround]: Records 5.1ch surround sound
Recording Setup
[Initial Time
[Reset], [OK]
Code]
Fixed]
Pulldown]
qSystem Setup
[hNormal], [XReverse]
Direction]
[Focus Preset
[Battery Info]
[Rec Command]
the screen brighter if it is difficult to see
(A61)
ring
automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes
recording time
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mode
26Recording program (A63, 65, 70)
27Exposure compensation (A66)
28AGC limit (A62); Gain (during the [nManual Exposure] recording program) (A65)
29Manual focus (A52)
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CHECK THIS FIRST
Power source
Recording
Playback
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
Picture and Sound
Memory Card and Accessories
Connections with External Devices
Wi-FiFunctions
List of Messages
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Mem. Card Unable to recognize the data
Memory card cover is open
- After inserting a memory card, close the double memory card slot cover
Memory card is full
Memory card is write-protected
List of Messages for Wi-FiFunctions
Multiple access points detected. Try the operation again
166No access points found
-The access point set in the camcorder could not be found
Make sure that you use the access point’s SSID for the camcorder’s
Unable to access configuration files
List of Messages for Web Services
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Camcorder
Battery Pack
Memory Card
Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery
Lithium Button Battery
Disposal
Cleaning
Condensation
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Optional Accessories (Availability differs from area to area)
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Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
Battery Packs
models: BP-820or BP-828
camcorder will communicate with the battery and display the
remaining usage time (accurate to 1 minute). You can only use and
Recording AVCHD movies
Recording (typical)
BP-820
BP-828
Recording MP4 movies
WA-H58Wide Attachment
Protect Filter 58 mm, ND4L Filter 58 mm
ND8L Filter 58 mm
VL-5Video Light
VFL-2Video Flash Light
SC-2000Soft Carrying Case
VIXIA HF G30
•Image Sensor
1/2.84-inchCMOS, 3,090,000 pixels Effective pixels: 2,910,000 pixels
OLED Touch Screen: 3.5 in., wide, TFT color, equivalent to 1,230,000 dots
Viewfinder: 0.24 in., wide, color, equivalent to 1,560,000 dots
182• Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone
CA-570Compact Power Adapter
BP-820Battery Pack
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