Canon Hf G30 Owners Manual

							Trimming Scenes
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Trimming Scenes
You can trim MP4 scenes by removing everything up to a certain point or everything after a certain 
point.
1 Play back the desired scene (A95).
2 Pause the playback.
3 Open the screen for trimming scenes.
[Edit]  > [Trim]
4 Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary.
• The point at which the movie will be trimmed is indicated by the  marker.
• Playback controls will appear on the screen ( A97). Use any special playback modes as 
necessary to locate the desired point.
5 Trim the scene.
[Trim]  > Select whether to trim before ([Trim Before Marker]) or after ([Trim After Marker]) the   
marker  > Select whether to save as a new scene ([Save as New]) or overwrite the existing scene 
([Overwrite])
• If you chose to save the trimmed scene as a new scene, you can touch [Stop] to interrupt the  operation while it is in progress.
Operating modes:
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							Connecting to an External Monitor
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External Connections
Connecting to an External Monitor
When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for recording or playback, use the terminal 
on the camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor. Then, select the video signal 
output configuration. The camcorder will automatically switch between the AV OUT and HDMI OUT 
terminals based on the external connection.
Connection Diagram
We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact 
power adapter. Operating modes:
STV-250N 
Stereo Video 
Cable (supplied)VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN HDMI IN
HTC-100/S High 
Speed HDMI 
Cable (supplied)
HDMI OUT 
terminal
AV O UT te rmina l
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External Connections
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							Connecting to an External Monitor
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Using the HDMI OUT Terminal
The HDMITM OUT terminal also offers a digital connection and outputs both a video and audio signal. 
If you selected [ kAutomatic], the output signal will automatically switch to HD or SD depending on 
the capability of the external monitor. In   mode, when the recording mode is set to 28 Mbps 
LPCM (59.94P) or 24 Mbps LPCM, the HDMI OUT terminal outputs two-channel linear PCM audio 
with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
1 Open the [HDMI Output] screen.
[FUNC.]  > [MENU]  > q  >  [HDMI Output]
• Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in   mode.
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [ X].
NOTES
• The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not connect it to an HDMI output  terminal on an external device, as this may damage the camcorder.
• There will be no video output from the AV OUT terminal while an external monitor is connected to  the HDMI OUT terminal.
• Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors.
• Video may not be output correctly depending on the monitor. In such case, use another terminal.
• If you selected an option other than [ k Automatic] and the connected monitor is not compatible 
with the signal output from the camcorder, then HDMI output will stop.
• By default, onscreen displays will be embedded in the output video signal. You can change this  using the  q >  [Output Onscreen Displays] setting.
Using the AV OUT Terminal
The AV OUT terminal outputs a down-converted analog video signal and audio signal for connection 
to monitors with a composite audio/video input.
NOTES
• When you play back a scene on a monitor with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the monitor will switch  automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID-1 system.
• If you are connecting the camcorder to a standard definition monitor without widescreen mode,  make sure to change the  s >  [TV Type] setting.
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							Audio Output
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Audio Output
The camcorder can output audio from the HDMI OUT terminal, AV OUT terminal or × (headphone) 
terminal.
Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored
When audio is output from the AV OUT terminal or  × (headphone) terminal, you can choose to 
synchronize the audio signal with the video signal or have the camcorder output the audio in real time. 
When the audio is output in real time, there will be a slight delay. Regardless of the setting, however, 
the audio and video signals recorded will be synchronized.
1 Open the [Monitor Delay] submenu.
[FUNC.]  > [MENU] >  q  >  [Monitor Delay]
• Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in   mode.
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [ X].
Options
( Default value)
Operating modes:
[Line Out]Synchronizes the audio and video signals.
[Normal]Allows you to monitor the audio in real time.
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							Viewing Photos
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Photos
Viewing Photos
1 Set the power switch to MEDIA.
• The AVCHD movie index screen will appear.
2 Open the photo index screen.
[6 · ] >  Tab of the desired memory card ( 6 or 7) >  
[ } Photos]
3 Look for the photo you want to play back.
4 Touch the photo you wish to view.
• The photo is displayed in single photo view. 
• Drag your finger left/right to browse through the photos one by one.
• If the optional GP-E2 Receiver was attached to the camcorder during recording, GPS information 
will also appear.
To return to the index screen from single photo view
1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.
2Touch [ f].
Photo Jump Function
When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump easily through the photos using the 
scroll bar. Operating modes:
!Index screen button. Displays the currently selected memory card. Press to change 
the index screen.
 Drag your finger left/right for the next/previous index page*.
# Display the next/previous index page.
$ Folder name ( A96).
* While browsing through index pages, a scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the screen 
for a few seconds. When you have a large number of photos it may be more convenient 
to drag your finger along the scroll bar.
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							Viewing Photos
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1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.
2Touch [h].
3 Drag your finger left and right along the scroll bar and then touch [ K].
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so  may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not open the double memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
• The following image files may not be displayed correctly. - Images not recorded with this camcorder.
- Images edited on a computer.
- Images whose file names have been changed.
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							Deleting Photos
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Deleting Photos
You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping.
Deleting a Single Photo
1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to delete.
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.
3 Open the [Delete] screen.
[FUNC.] > [Delete]
4 Touch [ Proceed] and then touch [Yes].
• The photo is deleted.
5 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to delete or touch [ X].
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
1 Open the photo index screen. 
2 Open the [Delete] screen.
[FUNC.]  > [Delete]
3 Touch the desired option and then touch [Yes].
• When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individual photos you 
want to delete before touching [Yes].
• Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some photos will be deleted  nevertheless.
4Touch [OK].
To select individual photos
1 Touch on the individual photos you want to delete.
• A checkmark  ! will appear on the photos you touch. The total number of selected photos will 
appear next to the   icon.
• Touch a selected photo to remove the checkmark. To remove all checkmarks at once, touch  [Remove All]  > [Yes].
2 After selecting all the desired photos, touch [OK].
Options
IMPORTANT
• Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted photos cannot be recovered.
• Photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder. Operating modes:
[ folder name ]Delete all the photos taken on a particular date. The folder name ( A96) will appear in 
the control button, with the last four digits indicating the month and day.
[Select]Select individual photos to delete.
[All Photos]Delete all the photos.
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							Saving Recordings to a Computer
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Saving/Sharing Recordings
Saving Recordings to a Computer
Using the supplied software Data Import Utility to save your AVCHD movies, you have the additional 
advantage of automatically joining scenes that were saved as multiple files so you can work with them 
as single scenes with the editing software of your choice. Using the supplied software 
ImageBrowser EX, you can save your MP4 movies and photos.
Connection Diagram
We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact 
power adapter.
Saving Movies Using Data Import Utility
• Save scenes to the computer (all scenes/new scenes only).
• Join relay scenes (either AVCHD or MP4 format) that were saved on separate memory cards  (A 47) and save them as a single scene.
• Join multiple video stream files of a single scene (either AVCHD or MP4 format) split because of the  4 GB maximum file size restriction and save them as a single scene.
For more details, check the  Data Import Utility Software Guide, a PDF file* in the [\Manual\English] 
folder of the supplied Data Import Utility CD-ROM.
* Adobe® Reader® 6 or later is required to view the PDF file.
Operating modes:
IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable (supplied)
USB terminal
(standard-A)
USB terminal(mini-B)
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							Saving Recordings to a Computer
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Installing the Software
See Installation  and System requirements  in the Data Import Utility  Software Guide (PDF file) for step-
by-step installation instructions and full system requirements. Below are the main system 
requirements.
1  32-bit version only.2  32-bit and 64-bit versions.
IMPORTANT
• Before saving scenes to your computer with Data Import Utility  using a memory card reader or 
your computer’s memory card slot, do not access or manipulate the files on the memory card with 
other software. Failing to do so may result in not being able to save the files to your computer.
Transferring Movies to the Computer
After you install the supplied software  Data Import Utility, you can save movies to your computer.
1 Camcorder: Power the camcorder using the compact 
power adapter. 
2 Camcorder: Set the power switch to MEDIA.
3 Camcorder: Open the desired AVCHD movie index  screen ( A95).
4 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the  supplied USB cable.
5 Camcorder: Touch [All (for PC only)].
6 Computer: Click the   icon on the desktop to start  Data Import Utility.
7 Computer: Use Data Import Utility to save the movies onto the computer.
• Follow the onscreen instructions and refer to the  Data Import Utility Software Guide (PDF file).
Saving MP4 Movies and Photos Using ImageBrowser EX
With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX  you can save MP4 movies and photos to your 
computer and easily organize them. Refer to the ‘ImageBrowser EX Instruction Manual' (PDF file) for 
the full system requirements and other information.
OS
Windows XP1, SP3
Windows Vista2, SP2
Windows 72, SP1
Windows 82
Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7 or 10.8
CPUIntel® Core or equivalentIntel® CPU
(not compatible with Power PC)
RAM1 GB (2 GB for Windows 7 and 8, 64-bit version and Mac OS X 10.7 and 10.8)
Display1024 x 768 pixels
Operating modes:
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							Saving Recordings to a Computer
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Installing the Software 
Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. Make sure to 
install the software even if you have a different version of ImageBrowser EX on your computer. The 
auto-update function of the software may make available to you features optimized for this camcorder.
The ‘ImageBrowser EX Instruction Manual’ will also be installed with the software.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Before installing the software, make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
1 Insert the VIXIA CD-ROM into the computer’s disc drive.
2 Windows: Open the drive into which you inserted the CD-ROM using Windows Explorer. Mac OS: Use Finder and click on the CD-ROM icon.
3 Click/Double-click the Disc_Setup.exe icon  .
4 Click [ImageBrowser EX].
5 Follow the onscreen instructions to select your area  (continent), country/region and language.
• Available options will vary depending on your country/
region. 
6 In the main installer panel, click [Easy Installation].
• For Windows users, if a User Account Control dialog box 
appears, follow the instructions.
7 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
• During the installation process, you may be prompted to 
install Microsoft Silverlight. Follow the instructions to do so.
• CameraWindow  will also be installed.
To check that the software was installed correctly
You can check that the software was installed correctly by looking for the ImageBrowser EX 
icon in the following location.
Windows:From the Start menu, All Programs  > Canon Utilities  > ImageBrowser EX
Windows 8: On the Desktop screen.
Mac OS: In the Dock, on the Desktop.
If you cannot find the icon, check your Internet connection and install the software again.
First-time connection to a computer running Windows
The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you also need to select the 
CameraWindow  auto-launch setting. 
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