Canon Legria HFG30 User manual

PAL
PUB. DIE-0438-000
HD Camcorder
Quick Guide
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Important Usage Instructions
Important Usage Instructions
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright
laws.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.
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.
While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not place it in confined
narrow spaces.
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.
European Union (and EEA) only.
These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the
WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws implementing those
Directives.
This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis
when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and
electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on
the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation
in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or
your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/environment.
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
Complies with
IDA Standards
DB007671
This product is installed with the
WLAN Module which is certified to
standards set by IDA Singapore.
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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. 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.
REGIONS OF USE
LEGRIA HF G30 is in compliance (as of April 2013) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other
regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this instruction manual.
Statement on EC directive
Important Note About the Memory
•Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result
in permanent data loss or damage to the memory.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the camcorder’s power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
REGIONS Prohibited radio channels in outdoor use
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong S.A.R., Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom
36 - 64ch
New Zealand 52 - 64ch
Singapore Not prohibited
Hereby, Canon Inc., declares that this RF400 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
Please contact the following address for the original Declaration of Conformity:
CANON EUROPA N.V.
Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1158 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands
CANON INC.
30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan
Model
ID0026: LEGRIA HF G30
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Important Usage Instructions
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, 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 countries.
• “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc.
• Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under
license.
• The Twitter name and marks are trademarks of Twitter, Inc.
• Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified 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.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
• “Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical
pixels (scanning lines).
• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4
compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or
(2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any
other use for MPEG-4 standard.
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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. CR2025 lithium button battery)
• HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable [2]
• STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
• IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable [3]
• Lens hood with lens barrier [4]
• Lens cap [5]
• Wi-Fi Basic Setup Guide
•:LEGRIA CD-ROM
Contains the full-version Instruction Manual of the camcorder (PDF file) and an automatic installer for the
software, ImageBrowser EX (;108). See the explanation on next page.
• Data Import Utility CD-ROM
Contains the software, Data Import Utility (;109)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
05 Package contents
07 Onscreen Icons and Displays
11 Charging the Battery Pack
12 Basic Preparations
13 Using a Memory Card
14 Setting the Date/Time and Language
16 Shooting Video and Taking Photos
18 Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos
20 Playback on a TV Screen
21 Saving Your Recordings
22 Abridged Specifications
About the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions
You can enjoy a variety of Wi-Fi functions with your camcorder. While these functions are beyond the
scope of this Quick Guide, you can read the Wi-Fi Basic Setup Guide supplied with the camcorder to
get you started. And you have the complete information in the full-version Instruction Manual (PDF file*).
About the Camcorder’s PDF Instruction Manual
This guide will get you started and show you how to use the most basic functions of your camcorder
to shoot video, take photos and play back your recordings (using the camcorder or connecting it to
your TV). To learn more about the more advanced functions of your camcorder, to read important
handling precautions and to consult the troubleshooting section if an error message is displayed, be
sure to read the full-version Instruction Manual (PDF file*). In this Quick Guide, the ;mark
indicates reference page numbers in the PDF file.
*Adobe®Reader® 6 or later is required to view the PDF Instruction Manual.
Installing the Camcorder’s Instruction Manual (PDF file)
1 Insert the LEGRIA CD-ROM into the computer’s disc drive.
The installer panel appears.
2 In the installer panel, click [Instruction Manual of the Camcorder] and select your
language.
3 When the installation is complete, click [OK], then [Exit].
The installer will save the camcorder’s Instruction Manual (PDF file) on the computer and will create
a shortcut icon on the desktop for easy access.
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Onscreen Icons and Displays
introduction
Onscreen Icons and Displays
Recording movies
mode
1Control button [FUNC.]: Open the FUNC. panel (;30)
2Smart AUTO* (A17)
* Available only in mode.
3Autofocus mode (;52)
4Face detection: You can have the camcorder automatically detect people’s faces and use this
information to adjust the focus and set the best exposure and color control settings for beautiful
videos and photos. (;54)
5Peaking (;52)
6Wi-Fi Remote function (;120)
7Control button [PHOTO] - Take a photo (A16)
8While recording/during playback: Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames)
9Operation (;155)
Aq Remote sensor off (;150)
Aa Pre-recording: The camcorder will start recording video 3 seconds before you press Y,
so you do not miss important shooting opportunities. (;88)
As Image stabilizer (;60)
Ad Frame rate (;47)
Af Remaining battery
time
When the battery charge becomes low, replace the
battery pack with a fully charged one.
Ag Remaining recording time
6/7On the memory card
/ Relay recording (;46)
When there is no more space on the currently selected memory card, [End] will be displayed in red
next to the memory card’s icon.
Ah Recording mode (A16)
Aj Movie format (A14)
Ak Frame rate, recording mode and movie format for dual recording (;46)
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Al Zebra pattern (;64)
Sq Conversion lens (Wide attachment shown) (;145)
Sa Recording command (;149)
Ss Face detection frame (;54)
Sd Level marker: Display onscreen markers to check your composition and make sure horizontal or
vertical lines do not appear crooked in your recordings. (;145)
Sf Tracking frame: Touch a moving subject on the screen to keep it clearly in focus at all times.
(;54)
Sg Linear PCM audio (;44)
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Onscreen Icons and Displays
Recording movies
mode mode
Sh Recording program (;62, 64, 69)
Sj Exposure compensation: Correct the exposure manually for a picture darker/brighter than the one
obtained using the automatic exposure set by the camcorder. (;65)
Sk AGC limit (;61); Gain (during the [nManual Exposure] recording program) (;64)
Sl Manual focus (;51)
Dq Backlight correction (;66)
Da White balance: Change the setting so different lighting conditions do not affect the colors in your
recordings and white objects look truly white. (;67)
Ds GPS (;90)
Dd Image effects (;71)
Df Slow & fast motion recording (shooting frame rate/playback frame rate) (;48)
Dg Wind screen (;81)
Dh Audio scene select (;79)
Dj External audio input from the MIC terminal (;83)
Dk Digital tele-converter (;59)
Dl Microphone attenuator (;145)
Fq Directionality of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone (;145)
Fa Audio level indicator: Manually adjust the audio recording level. (;80)
Fs Mini advanced shoe (;75)
Fd Aperture value (;62, 64)
Ff Shutter speed (;62, 64)
Fg ND filter (;145)
Fh Control button [FILTER 1] - Cinema-look filters: Use cinema-look filters to create unique movies with
distinctive looks. (;49)
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Playing movies (during playback)
Fj Playback control buttons (A19)
Fk Scene number
Fl Date/Time (;32)
Gq Volume controls (;96)
Viewing photos
Ga Control button [MENU]: Open the setup menus (;31, 143)
Gs Current photo / Total number of photos
Gd File number (;147)
Gf Control button [f] - Return to the photo index screen (;105)
Gg Control button [h] - Photo jump (;105)
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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.
1Attach the ferrite core to the compact power adapter
cable.
1Attach the ferrite core about 6 cm from the plug end (the
plug to be connected to the camcorder).
2Pass the cable through the center of the core and wrap
it around the core, then close the unit until it clicks shut.
2Connect the compact power adapter.
1Connect to the adapter.
2Plug into a power outlet.
3Connect the camcorder.
Plug into the DC IN terminal.
4Insert the battery pack.
1Press softly into the battery attachment unit.
2Slide up until it clicks in place.
Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.
Charging the supplied BP-820 Battery Pack will take approximately 4 hours 35 minutes. A fully
charged battery pack will allow for 1 hour 40 minutes of recording under typical conditions or
4 hours 45 minutes of playback.*
* For movies recorded at 17 Mbps. Given times are approximate and vary according to recording mode and
charging, recording or playback conditions.
See Charging, Recording and Playback Times (;174) for details.
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(camcorder turned off)
Red indicator on
(charging)
Indicator off
(battery pack fully charged)
Charging times
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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.
NOTES
•We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C. If either the ambient
temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C, charging will
not start.
•If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so
the battery pack will not be consumed.
•Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the
day before, to ensure a full charge.
•We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.
step 2
Basic Preparations
Before you begin, make basic adjustments and learn about a few of the frequently-used parts. See
Preparing the Camcorder (;23) for details. See Handling Precautions (;167), Cleaning
(;171) for important information about how to take care of the touch screen.
1Attach the lens hood.
Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the
groove on the lens hood is aligned with the bottom of the
lens (1), and then turn the lens hood clockwise (2).
• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.
• Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread.
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Using a Memory Card
2Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust it so you can reach the zoom rocker with your index
finger, and Ywith your thumb.
3Open the OLED panel and adjust the angle.
1Rotate it up to 90 degrees down (for example, to record
with your hand extended above a crowd).
2Rotate it up to 180 degrees toward the lens (for example,
to record video of yourself).
3If it is difficult to use the OLED screen, you can use the
viewfinder, which can be tilted 45 degrees upward.
4Become familiar with the touch screen.
In addition to touching buttons to select items, you can also
drag your finger across the screen for operations such as
scrolling menus. While touching the screen, swipe your
finger across the screen.
• Alternatively, you can use the joystick to navigate the
menus.
step 3
Using a Memory Card
Use commercially available .SD, /SDHC (SD High Capacity) or 0SDXC (SD eXtended
Capacity) memory cards. Make sure you use a compatible memory card. See Memory Cards
Compatible for Use with the Camcorder (;34) for memory cards that can be used.
1Turn off the camcorder.
Set to OFF. Make sure the indicator is off.
2Open the double memory card slot cover.
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Setting the Date/Time and Language
3Insert 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.
IMPORTANT
•Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the
wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
•For important information regarding the use of SDXC memory cards be sure to refer to SDXC Memory
Cards (;34).
•Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time.
See Initializing a Memory Card (;35) for details.
NOTES
•To remove the memory card: Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory card springs out,
pull it all the way out.
step 4
Setting the Date/Time and Language
When you turn on the camcorder for the first time, you will need to set the date and time before
using the camcorder. You can also change the date format and time zone. (For your convenience,
you can do so after changing the language to your preference.)
See Changing the Time Zone (;33) for details.
1Set to CAMERA.
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When the internal clock is not set, the [Date/Time] screen will
appear.
The label of the memory
card facing the lens
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Setting the Date/Time and Language
2Change the date/time.
1Touch a field you want to change.
2Touch [Î] or [Í] to change the field.
3Select your preferred date/time format.
1Touch one of the control buttons.
2Touch to use 24-hour clock.
4Touch [OK].
5Select 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.
See Using the Menus (;30) for details.
* Only when performing the procedure in mode.
NOTES
•If you changed the language by mistake, look for the menu option with the mark.
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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.
1Start recording movies.
Press to start recording. Press again to pause the recording and record the video on the memory
card as one scene.
2Take a photo.
Touch [PHOTO] on the screen.
Use the zoom rocker or the onscreen zoom controls. To zoom out, zoom toward the T(wide
angle) end. To zoom in, zoom toward the S(telephoto) end.
You can record movies in either AVCHD or MP4 format. Select AVCHD when you want to play back
your movies with fantastic picture quality. Select MP4 when you want the versatility of uploading
your movies to the Web or playing them back on devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Using the Zoom to Frame the Subject
Selecting Video Recording Options
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2
Flashes in red while shooting video
and while a scene or photo is being
recorded on the memory.
START/STOP button
[PHOTO]
Touch [FUNC.] >[ZOOM] to
display the onscreen zoom
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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.
See Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) (;36) for details. See Selecting the Video Quality
(;44) for approximate recording times.
You can use devices such as smartphones and tablets to remotely control the camcorder. While
you view the camcorder’s image on the device’s screen, you can record movies.
See Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote Application (;120) for details.
NOTES
•Smart AUTO: In mode, just point the camcorder and Smart AUTO will automatically select the best
settings for your subject and the scene you want to use. One of 38 icons will appear depending on the
characteristics of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc.
See Smart AUTO (;39) for details.
•Intelligent IS: In mode, the camcorder will automatically select the best IS setting for the situation.
See Intelligent IS (;40) for details.
•Use or mode to access advanced functions and to change various settings up to your
preferences.
See Recording in
n (Manual) Mode (;42), CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters (;49) and
all through the rest of the Recording chapter (;37) for details.
•About the zoom: The camcorder features 20x optical zoom. When recording movies, you can also use the
400x digital zoom.
See [Digital Zoom] (;144) for details.
•About the zoom speed:
- Onscreen zoom controls: depends on where you touch within the zoom control.
- Zoom rocker: variable speed. That is, the zoom speed depends on how you press the rocker: press gently
for slower zooms; press harder for faster zooms. You can also change the zoom speed to one of three
constant speeds.
See Zooming (;56) for details.
•In most situations, keep at least 60 cm away from the subject. The minimum focusing distance at full wide
angle is 1 cm.
Using Wi-Fi to Record Movies with Your Smartphone or Tablet
[FUNC.] >[MENU] >>[Movie Format] >Desired movie format
[FUNC.] >[MENU] >>[Recording Mode] >Desired recording mode
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Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos
Make sure the camcorder has finished writing the scenes or
photos on the memory before turning it off.
1Check that the indicator is off.
2Close the OLED panel.
3Close the lens barrier.
basic playback
Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos
Your recordings are conveniently organized in different index screens for AVCHD movies, MP4
movies and photos. You can change the index screen and easily find the recording you want to
play back.
See Playing Back Video (;95) and Viewing Photos (;105) for details.
1Set to MEDIA.
When you have finished recording
Confirm that the
indicator goes out
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2Change the index screen, if necessary.
Movies: Touch the index screen button ([6·]) to open the index selection screen. Next, touch the
tab that indicates the memory card with the desired scene (6or 7) and then touch the control button
of the desired index screen.
3Look for the scene or photo you want to play back.
Drag your finger left or right for the next/previous index
page.
4Touch 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.
1Touch anywhere else to hide the playback controls
2Next scene
3Fast playback* (touch again to increase the speed)
4Stop
5Volume controls
6Pause (touch again to resume playback)
7Beginning of the scene (double-tap to jump to the previous scene)
* In playback pause, these controls are replaced by the slow playback controls.
Photos: The selected photo is displayed in single photo view. Drag your finger left/right to browse
through the photos one by one. Touch the screen to display the playback controls.
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Playback on a TV Screen
You can wirelessly upload recordings to an iOS device, view recordings from the Web browser of
your smartphone or tablet, and more.
See Wi-Fi Functions (;117) for details.
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. Make sure the
camcorder and TV are turned off before you start.
1Connect the camcorder to the TV.
Select the appropriate connection according to the input
terminals on your TV. The HDMI connection has higher
picture quality (HD) than the composite video connection
(SD).
2Turn on the TV and then the camcorder.
Set to MEDIA.
3Play back your movies or photos as described in the
previous pages.
Using Wi-Fi to View Recordings
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