Canon Hf G30 Owners Manual

Recording Audio
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Audio Recording Level
You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone or an external microphone 
connected to the MIC terminal. You can display the audio level indicator while recording.
POINTS TO CHECK
•Set [ — Audio Scene] to [ „ Custom Setting] ( A79).
1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen.
[FUNC.]  > [ä  Mic Level] >  [n ] (manual) 
• The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen.
•Touch [ m]...

Recording Audio
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POINTS TO CHECK
•Set [ — Audio Scene] to [ „ Custom Setting] ( A79).
1 Open the [Built-in Mic Wind Screen] screen.
[FUNC.]  > [MENU] >  p  >  [Built-in Mic Wind Screen]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [ X].
Options
( Default value)
NOTES
• Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed alon g with the sound of wind. When recording in 
surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend 
setting [Built-in Mic Wind Screen] to [ j Off à ]....

Recording Audio
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POINTS TO CHECK
•Set [ — Audio Scene] to [ „ Custom Setting] ( A79).
1 Open the [Built-in Mic Freq. Response] screen.
[FUNC.]  > [MENU]  > p  >  [Built-in Mic Freq. Response]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [ X].
Options
( Default value)
Microphone Directionality (Built-in Microphone)
You can change the directionality of the built-in microphone to have more control over how sound is 
recorded.
POINTS TO CHECK
•Set [ — Audio Scene] to [ „ Custom Setting] ( A79).
1 Open the...

Recording Audio
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Switching the Input (MIC Terminal)
You can switch the input of the MIC terminal depending on whether you are using an external 
microphone or an external audio source, such as a digital audio player.
1 Open the [MIC Terminal Input] screen.
[FUNC.] > [MENU] >  p  >  [MIC Terminal Input]
2Touch [ Þ External Audio] or [ ß Microphone] and then touch [ X].
• If necessary, activate and adjust the audio mix balance ( A84).
Low Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)
When you are recording using a...

Using Headphones
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Using Headphones
Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording. The following procedure 
explains how to adjust the volume.
1 Open the [Headphone Volume] screen.
[FUNC.] > [MENU]  > q  >  [Headphone Volume]
• Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in   mode.
2Touch [ Ô] or [ Õ] to adjust the volume and then touch [ X].
• You can also drag your finger along the volume bar.
To adjust the volume during playback
During playback, adjust...

Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
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Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
You can have the camcorder output and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and 
output them from the HDMI OUT terminal, AV OUT terminal, and ×(headphone) terminal (audio 
reference signal only).
Recording Color Bars
You can choose between SMPTE standard-definition color bars and ARIB multi-format HDTV color 
bars. 
1 Open the [Color Bars] menu.
[FUNC.]  > [MENU] >   > [Color Bars]
2 Touch the desired option and then...

Video Snapshot
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Video Snapshot
Record a series of short scenes. To record a video snapshot scene, set an assignable button to 
[ ¦ Video Snapshot] in advance.
1 Set an assignable button to [¦  Video Snapshot] (A92).
2 Press the assignable button to activate video snapshot mode.
• D  (the default length of a video snapshot scene) appears on the screen.
• Press the button again to deactivate video snapshot mode.
3 Press  Y .
• The camcorder records for a few seconds and then automatically returns to...

Pre-Recording
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Pre-Recording
The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press Y, ensuring you do not miss 
important shooting opportunities. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start 
recording.
By default, the pre-recording function is assigned to assignable button 2.
1Press .
• z  will appear on the screen.
• Press   again to turn off pre-recording.
2Press  Y . 
• The scene recorded on the memory card will start 3 
seconds before  Y was pressed.
NOTES
• The...

Onscreen Displays and Data Code
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Onscreen Displays and Data Code
You can turn most onscreen displays on or off.
Repeatedly press D to turn the onscreen displays on/off in the following sequence:
 mode:
• All displays on
• Onscreen markers
1
• Displays off
 mode
2:
• Only data code on
• All displays on
1The onscreen markers will be displayed only when  p >  
[Onscreen Markers] is set to an option other than [ j Off].
2Pressing  D has the same effect as touching the screen. During single photo view and...

Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver
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Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver
When you attach the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver to the camcorder, you can acquire GPS 
information and add it to your movies and photos. For details about how to attach and use the 
receiver, refer also to the receiver's instruction manual.
When connecting the GP-E2 GPS Receiver to the camcorder, use the connecting cable supplied with 
the receiver.
After connecting the receiver, we recommend that you attach the receiver to the grip belt or...