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Important Usage Instructions Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.
Important Usage Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF G30 and all its accessories. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Important Usage Instructions Precautions About the Battery Pack DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather. • Do not try to disassemble or modify it. • Do not drop it or subject it to shocks. • Do not get it wet.
Package contents Package contents • CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord and ferrite core) [1] • BP-820 Battery Pack • WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 06 Package contents 08 Onscreen Icons and Displays 12 Charging the Battery Pack 13 Basic Preparations 14 Using a Memory Card 15 Setting the Date/Time and Language 17 Shooting Video and Taking Photos 19 Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos 21 Playback on a TV Screen 22 Saving Your Recordings 23 Abridged Specifications About the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions Y P O You can enjoy a variety of Wi-Fi functions with your camcorder.
Onscreen Icons and Displays introduction Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording movies mode 8 qA sA d 9A aA A f A g A h A j A g A k 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 d S f A lS qS aS sS S g Y P O 1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the FUNC. panel (; 31) 2 Smart AUTO* (A 18) * Available only in mode.
Onscreen Icons and Displays A Zebra pattern (; 65) l q Conversion lens (Wide attachment shown) (; 146) S a Recording command (; 150) S s Face detection frame (; 55) S d Level marker: Display onscreen markers to check your composition and make sure horizontal or S vertical lines do not appear crooked in your recordings. (; 146) f Tracking frame: Touch a moving subject on the screen to keep it clearly in focus at all times.
Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording movies mode D d mode 8 9 s Ah A f A 1 S h S j S k S l 4 D q D a D s 8 g A 1 j A f D g D h D j D F d F f S k 3 4 F g F h k D D l F a q F F s S Recording program (; 63, 65, 70) h j Exposure compensation: Correct the exposure manually for a picture darker/brighter than the one S obtained using the automatic exposure set by the camcorder.
Onscreen Icons and Displays Playing movies (during playback) 9 A f 8 F k F j F l G q F Playback control buttons (A 20) j k Scene number F l Date/Time (; 33) F q Volume controls (; 96) G Viewing photos G a Y P O 1 C G s G d F l Es Fr En G f G g G Control button [MENU]: Open the setup menus (; 32, 144) a s Current photo / Total number of photos G d File number (; 148) G f Control button [f] - Return to the photo index screen (; 105) G g Control button [h] - Photo jump (; 105) G 11
Charging the Battery Pack step 1 Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. When you use the compact power adapter, the power of the battery pack will not be consumed. Charge the battery pack before use. 1 Attach the ferrite core to the compact power adapter cable. 1 2 1 Attach the ferrite core about 6 cm (2.4 in.) from the plug end (the plug to be connected to the camcorder).
Basic Preparations IMPORTANT • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. • Do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters or special power sources such as those on aircraft, DC-AC inverters, etc.
Using a Memory Card 2 2 3 3 4 4 Fasten the grip belt. Adjust it so you can reach the zoom rocker with your index finger, and Y with your thumb. Open the OLED panel and adjust the angle. 1 Rotate it up to 90 degrees down (for example, to record with your hand extended above a crowd). 2 Rotate it up to 180 degrees toward the lens (for example, to record video of yourself). 3 If it is difficult to use the OLED screen, you can use the viewfinder, which can be tilted 45 degrees upward.
Setting the Date/Time and Language 3 Insert the memory card into one of the memory card slots and close the double memory card slot cover. 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot. 2 Securely close the cover. Do not force it closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted. click! The label of the memory card facing the lens IMPORTANT • Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable.
Setting the Date/Time and Language 2 2 Change the date/time. 1 Touch a field you want to change. 2 Touch [Î] or [Í] to change the field. 3 3 4 4 Select your preferred date/time format. 1 Touch one of the control buttons. 2 Touch to use 24-hour clock. Touch [OK]. 5 Y P O Select the language used for menus and onscreen displays. You can select one of 27 languages to display the camcorder’s menus and onscreen displays. Select the language of your preference using the menu.
Shooting Video and Taking Photos basic recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos In mode you can easily record movies and photos. You do not need to worry about any settings or menu options - the camcorder will select the most appropriate settings automatically. Flashes in red while shooting video and while a scene or photo is being recorded on the memory. 2 [PHOTO] 1 START/STOP button 1 Start recording movies. Y P O Press to start recording.
Shooting Video and Taking Photos [FUNC.] > [MENU] > > [Movie Format] > Desired movie format You can also set the recording mode (video and audio quality). For AVCHD movies, you can select up to 28 Mbps, with two recording modes featuring linear PCM audio. For MP4 movies, you can record up to 35 Mbps. [FUNC.] > [MENU] > > [Recording Mode] > Desired recording mode See Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) (; 37) for details. See Selecting the Video Quality (; 45) for approximate recording times.
Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos When you have finished recording Confirm that the indicator goes out Make sure the camcorder has finished writing the scenes or photos on the memory before turning it off. 1 Check that the indicator is off. 2 Close the OLED panel. 3 Close the lens barrier. basic playback Y P O Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos Your recordings are conveniently organized in different index screens for AVCHD movies, MP4 movies and photos.
Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos 3 Look for the scene or photo you want to play back. 3 Drag your finger left or right for the next/previous index page. 4 Touch the desired scene or photo to play back. Movies: The selected scene is played back. Playback continues until the end of the last scene in the index screen. Touch the screen during playback to display the playback controls.
Playback on a TV Screen IMPORTANT • You may not be able to play back with another device the movies you recorded on the memory card with this camcorder. In such case, play back the movies on the memory card using this camcorder. NOTES • When playing back movies, depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes. basic playback Playback on a TV Screen Connect your camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends.
Saving Your Recordings " Composite video connection: Analog, standard-definition connection; output only. See Connection Diagram (; 102) for details about additional settings. Yellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (optional) Red NOTES • The illustrations are for reference only. The layout of terminals on your TV may be different. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Adjust the volume using the TV.
Abridged Specifications specifications Abridged Specifications The specifications given here are an abridged version of the full specifications of the camcorder. Be sure to read the full version of the instruction manual for the complete information. See Specifications (; 181) for details. Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) Power consumption 4.
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