Canon Hf G30 Owners Manual

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Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs
• For your safety, battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will not be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the optional CG-800 Battery Charger.
• We recommend using genuine Canon battery packs bearing the  Intelligent System mark.
• If you attach to the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs,   will  appear and the remaining battery time will not be displayed.
Memory Card
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Lithium Button Battery
• Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools, as this will cause a short circuit.
• Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.
• For California, USA only:  The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material – special 
handling may apply. 
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
 for details.
Disposal
When you delete movies or initialize a memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and...

Maintenance/Others
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Maintenance/Others
Cleaning
Camcorder Body
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
Lens, Viewfinder and Instant AF Sensor
• If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may not work properly.
• Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush.
• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wi pe the lens or viewfinder. Never use tissue paper.
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Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any 
country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for 
information on plug adapters for overseas use.
Playback on a TV Screen
You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system. NTSC is used in 
the following regions/countries:
Americas: All of North America and Central...

Optional Accessories
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Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder. Select accessories are 
described in more detail in the following pages.
 (Availability differs from area to area)
VL-5 Video Light VFL-2 Video Flash LightSM-V1 
Surround Microphone
WA-H58 Wide 
Attachment Protect Filter 58 mm, 
ND4L Filter 58 mm, 
ND8L Filter 58 mm HTC-100/S High 
Speed HDMI Cable STV-250N 
Stereo Video Cable
IFC-400PCU  USB Cable
DM-100 Directional  Stereo Microphone...

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NOTES
• Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this  camcorder. Look for the  Mini ADVANCED SHOE  logo to ensure compatibility with the mini 
advanced shoe.
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Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine 
accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following 
models: BP-820 or BP-828.
When you use battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark, the 
camcorder will communicate with the battery and display the 
remaining usage time (accurate to 1 minute)....

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Recording AVCHD movies
Recording MP4 movies
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.
TL-H58 Tele-converter
This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder 
lens by a factor of 1.5.
• The Tele-converter cannot be used together with the supplied lens 
hood with lens barrier.
• The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is  attached.
• The minimum focusing distance at full...

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WA-H58 Wide Attachment
This Wide Attachment lens decreases the focal length by a factor of 
0.75, giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic 
views.
• The Wide Attachment cannot be used together with the supplied lens hood with lens barrier.
Protect Filter 58 mm, ND4L Filter 58 mm, 
ND8L Filter 58 mm
Neutral density and MC protector filt ers help you to control difficult 
lighting conditions.
VL-5 Video Light
This video light enables you to record brightly in...

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SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of 
space for accessories.This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video 
equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same 
mark.
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