Canon Hf G30 Owners Manual

Appendix: Menu Options Lists
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[OLED Mirror Image]: When set to [i On], this function reverses the image on the screen horizontally 
when you rotate the OLED panel 180 degrees toward th e subject. In other words, the screen will show 
a mirror image of the subject.
[OLED Color Balance]: Allows you to adjust the color balance of the OLED screen. Adjust the [B] (blue) 
and [R] (red) bars by touching [+] and [-]. You can check the results on the screen. 
[VF Brightness]: Sets the viewfinder screen to one...

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[GPS Information Display]: When the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder, this 
function allows you to view GPS information. For more details, refer to  Viewing GPS Information in the 
receiver's instruction manual.
[Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically 
when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without a 
memory card for more than 5 minutes....

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
 Recording Movies
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1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the  FUNC. panel ( A31)
2Smart AUTO ( A40)
3 Autofocus mode ( A54)
4 }Face detection ( A55); 
~ Autofocus only for faces ( A56)
5 Peaking ( A53)
6 Wi-Fi Remote function ( A120)
7 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo  (A 39, 97)
8 While recording/during playback: Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : 
frames)...

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1 During slow & fast motion recording mode, the shooting frame rate and playback frame rate will be displayed.
2 When dual recording is activated, information for both memory cards will be displayed.
Recording Movies
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26 Recording program ( A63, 65, 70)
27 Exposure compensation ( A66)
28 AGC limit ( A62); Gain (during the 
[ n Manual Exposure] recording 
program) (...

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NOTES
• You can press  D to turn off most icons and displays.
 Playing Movies (during playback)
 Viewing Photos
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47 Playback control buttons ( A96)
48 Scene number 49 Data code (
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50 Volume controls ( A96)
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51 Control button [MENU]: Open the setup  menus ( A32, 144)
52 Current photo / Total number of photos
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f]: Return to the 
photo index screen ( A105)
55 Control button [ h]:...

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9 Operation
ÜRecord,  ÛRecord pause,  ÐPlayback,  ÝPlayback pause, × Fast playback, 
Ø Fast reverse playback, Õ Slow playback, ÖSlow reverse playback,
Ó Frame advance, Ô Frame reverse.
14 Remaining battery time
• The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining 
charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery 
pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the 
battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.
• When the battery charge becomes...

Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a 
malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - please read the “CHECK THIS 
FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult your dealer or a 
Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
CHECK THIS FIRST
Power source
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself. - The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or...

Troubleshooting
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Recording
Pressing Y  will not start recording.
- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto a memory card   (while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing). Wait until the camcorder has finished.
- The memory card is full or it already cont ains 3,999 scenes (the maximum number of scenes 
for AVCHD movies). Delete some recordings ( A98, 107) or initialize the memory card ( A36) 
to free some space.
- The file numbers have reached their maximum value....

Troubleshooting
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Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the index screen with a checkmark !
- You cannot select more than 100 scenes/photos  individually. Select the [All Scenes] or [All 
Photos] option instead of [Select].
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
 lights up in red.
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
 appears on the screen.
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery  time cannot be displayed.
6 /7  lights up in...

Troubleshooting
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No picture appears on the viewfinder.- Pull out the viewfinder to activate it.
Audio cannot be recorded. - When using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, make sure the microphone is turned on. Also, make sure its battery is not exhausted.
- The audio recording level is not set correctly ( A81).
Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels. - When recording near loud sounds (such as fire works, shows or concerts), sound may become 
distorted or it may not be recorded at...