Canon Hf G30 Owners Manual

							Saving Recordings to a Computer
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Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 
2 Open the MP4 movie index screen (A95) or photo index screen ( A105).
3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
• Camcorder: When the connection is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the  screen.
4 Save the recordings onto the computer.
• Refer to relevant sections in the ‘ImageBrowser EX Instruction Manual', which can be accessed through the ? menu on the upper right of the software’s screen.
IMPORTANT
• When the camcorder is connected to a computer:  - Do not open the double memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.
- Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorder’s folders or files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss. 
• 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 USB cable.
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
• Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications/settings of your computer.
• If you wish to use the recordings on your computer, make copies of them first. Use the copied files,  retaining the originals.
NOTES
• Depending on the computer, you may not be able to play back movies.
• The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices. - Scenes exceeding 4 GB
- Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes
- Scenes recorded with a recording mode other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour
• Users of Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X:  Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to 
transfer photos (JPEG only) simply by connectin g the camcorder to a computer using the supplied 
USB cable, without having to install the supplied software  ImageBrowser EX.
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							Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards
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Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards
You can copy recordings from one memory card to the other.
Copying Scenes from the Movie Index Screen
1 Open the desired movie index screen ( A95).
• To copy all the scenes recorded on a specific date, drag your finger left/right until a scene you 
want to copy appears.
2 Open the screen to copy scenes.
[FUNC.]  > [Copy (67)] or [Copy ( 76)]
3 Touch the desired option and then touch [Yes].
• When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individual scenes you 
want to copy before touching [Yes].
• Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
4Touch [OK].
To select individual scenes
1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to copy.  • A checkmark  ! will appear on the scenes you touch. The total number of selected scenes will 
appear next to the   icon.
• Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark. To remove all checkmarks at once, touch  [Remove All] >  [Yes].
2 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK].
Options
Copying a Single Photo
1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to copy.
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.
3 Open the screen to copy photos.
[FUNC.]  > [Copy (67)] or [Copy ( 76)]
4Touch [¨Proceed] and then touch [Yes].
• The photo is copied.
5 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to copy or touch [ X]. 
Operating modes:
[date/folder name ]Copy all the scenes recorded on a particular date. For AVCHD movies, the date 
will appear in the control button. For MP4 movies, the folder name ( A96) will appear in the control 
button, with the last four digits indicating the month and day.
[Select]Select individual scenes to copy.
[All Scenes]Copy all the scenes.
Operating modes:
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Copying Photos from the Index Screen
1 Open the desired photo index screen (A105).
2 Open the screen to copy photos.
[FUNC.]  > [Copy ( 67)] or [Copy ( 76)]
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 copy before touching [Yes].
• Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
• The selected photos are copied.
4Touch [OK].
To select individual photos
1 Touch on the individual photos you want to copy. • 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
• 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.
NOTES
• In the following cases, you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card: - If the double memory card slot is open.
- If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing.
- If a file number (
A148) cannot be created because the number of folders and files in the 
memory card has reached its maximum.
• If there is not enough space on the memory card, as many photos as possible will be copied before  stopping the operation.
Operating modes:
[
folder name ]   Copy 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 copy.
[All Photos]  Copy all the photos.
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							Converting Movies to MP4 Format
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Converting Movies to MP4 Format
You can convert AVCHD movies into MP4 movies or even convert MP4 movies into smaller MP4 
movies. This is convenient, for example, when you want to upload the MP4 movies to the Web. When 
you convert movies on one memory card, they will be saved to the other memory card. While 
converting movies, the camcorder can add a cinema-look filter to the converted movie.
1 Open the desired movie index screen (A95).
2 Open the screen to convert scenes.
[FUNC.]  > [Convert to MP4 ( 67)] or [Convert to MP4 ( 76)] > [OK] >  
Desired video quality (resolution and bit rate) of converted movies*
* Before selecting the video quality, you can touch [Join Scenes] to join the converted movies into one  movie.
• When converting movies with a frame rate of 23.98P, the converted MP4 movie will also have a 
frame rate of 23.98P. When converting movies with other frame rates, the converted MP4 movie 
will have a frame rate of 29.97P. 
3 Touch the individual scenes you want to convert. 
• A checkmark  ! will appear on the scenes you touch. The total number of selected scenes will 
appear next to the   icon.
• Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark. To remove all checkmarks at once, touch  [Remove All] >  [Yes].
4 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK] and then touch [Next]. 
• To add a cinema-look filter ( A50): Touch [FILTER 1] and then select the desired filter. Touch the 
button again to deactivate the filter.
5 Touch [START] to convert the scene.
• Touch [STOP] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
6Touch [OK].
NOTES
• Scenes with a frame rate of 23.98P can be joined only with other scenes with a frame rate of  23.98P. They cannot be joined with scenes with other frame rates.
• While converting movies, video and audio signals will not be output from the camcorder's terminals. Operating modes:
Recording mode before conversionVideo quality optionsAVCHDMP4
28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P),  28 Mbps (59.94P) 35 Mbps (59.94P) Cannot be converted
24 Mbps LPCM, 17 Mbps, 5 Mbps 24 Mbps, 17 Mbps 24 Mbps, 17 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 3 Mbps – 4 Mbps 4 Mbps, 3 Mbps
– 3 Mbps 3 Mbps
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							Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
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Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
In High Definition
Connect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other AVCHD-compatible digital video 
recorders using the supplied USB cable to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition. If the 
external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you can use the memory card to copy 
your movies without connecting the camcorder.
* Make sure the external device is compatible with the type of memory card used.
Connecting
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 
2 Open the desired AVCHD movie index screen ( A95).
3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable.
4 Select the memory card that contains the scenes you want to copy. 
• Select an option other than [All (for PC only)].
• Camcorder: When the connection is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the  screen.
Recording
Details will vary depending on the device used so be sure to refer to the instruction manual of the 
digital video recorder.
In Standard Definition
You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with 
analog audio/video inputs. Video output will be in st andard definition, although the original scenes may 
be in high definition.
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. Refer to 
Connection Diagram  (A102).
Operating modes:
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Recording
1 Camcorder: Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 
2 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode.
3 Camcorder: Open the desired movie index screen ( A95).
• Verify that  q >  [Output Terminal] is set to [ Ò AV OUT]. 
4 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the playback just before the 
desired scene.
5 Camcorder: Resume playback.
• By default, the data code will be embedded in the output video signal. You can change this using  the  s  >  [Data Code] setting.
6 External recorder: Start recording when the scene you wish to copy appears; stop 
recording when it ends.
7 Camcorder: Stop playback.
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							Introduction to Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi Functions
Introduction to Wi-Fi
When you use the camcorder’s Wi-Fi function to connect to a smartphone or tablet, you can wirelessly 
save, play back and upload your recordings. You can even use a smartphone or tablet (iOS or Android 
device
1) as a remote control and record using the device’s Web browser. Refer to Glossary (A 142) 
for a definition of the frequently used terms in this text.
1“iOS device” is used in this text to refer to Wi-Fi-enabled iPhones, iPods and iPads while "Android 
device" refers to Wi-Fi-enabled Android smartphones and tablets.
Wi-Fi connection 
When you use the Wi-Fi Remote app, you can use your iOS or Android device to remotely control the camcorder and 
make recordings ( A120).  
Wi-Fi connection 
Wirelessly connect the camcorder to your iOS device, Android device or computer2 and use the device’s Web 
browser to view recordings in the camcorder ( A126).
2You can also use a computer connected via an access point.
Wi-Fi connection 
After you download the Movie Uploader app3, wirelessly connect the camcorder to an iOS device ( A128) to save, 
play back and upload your recordings. You can even use this  connection type if you plan to share videos on YouTube 
and Facebook on the go.
3The Movie Uploader app, provided by PIXELA, is available for free from the App Store.
iOS or Android device
iOS device, Android device, etc.
iOS device
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Wi-Fi Functions
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IMPORTANT
• Using an unprotected Wi-Fi network can expose your files and data to monitoring by unauthorized  third parties. Be aware of the risks involved.
• Using the Wi-Fi functions outdoors while the camcorder is operating in the 5 GHz band may be  prohibited depending on the laws of the country/region you are in. 
NOTES
• While using Wi-Fi functions other than remotely controlling the camcorder using the Wi-Fi Remote  application, do not open the double memory card slot cover.
• While using Wi-Fi functions other than remotely controlling the camcorder using the Wi-Fi Remote  application, the camcorder’s automatic power off function will be disabled.
Wi-Fi connection 
Wirelessly connect the camcorder to a wireless router (access point) on a Wi-Fi network ( A138). Use this 
connection if you plan to save your reco rdings on a computer or FTP server (A131).
Wi-Fi connection 
Wirelessly connect the camcorder to a network and use the media server function and play back your recordings on 
a device connected to the network using a LAN cable ( A130).
Wi-Fi connection 
Wirelessly connect the camcorder to a wireless router (acce ss point) on a Wi-Fi network. Use this connection if you 
plan to connect to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ( A133). After doing so, you can even share videos on YouTube and 
Facebook.
Access point Computer
Access pointLAN cable
Computer
Access point
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Before using Wi-Fi functionsBased on the function, the camcorder will wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a 
smartphone, or directly to a Wi-Fi network via an access point (wireless router)*. After selecting the 
function you want to use, follow the onscreen directions to connect the camcorder.
* Depending on the manufacturer, the access point may be referred to using a different name, such as wireless LAN router or wireless network router.
• Make sure the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is not attached to the camcorder. Wi-Fi 
functions are not available when the microphone is attached.
About the Wi-Fi antennaWhen using the camcorder’s Wi-Fi functions, do not cover 
the Wi-Fi antenna with your hand or other object. Covering 
it may interfere with wireless signals. 
About the camcorder’s Wi-Fi standardThe specifications of the camcorder's Wi-Fi standard are as follows.
Wi-Fi protocol, operating frequency: IEEE 802.11b/g/n-compliant, 2.4 GHz
IEEE 802.11a/n-compliant, 5 GHz
Maximum data transfer rate: 11 Mbps (IEEE 802.11b) 54 Mbps (IEEE 802.11a/g)
150 Mbps (IEEE 802.11n)
These are theoretical values and actual data transfer rates may differ.
Wi-Fi antenna
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							Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote Application
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Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote Application
You can operate the camcorder remotely via Wi-Fi Remote, a Web browser application that can be 
accessed using the Web browser* of devices compatible with Wi-Fi networks**. The Wi-Fi Remote 
application lets you monitor the image through live view, start and stop recording, and remotely control 
the shooting mode, exposure, white balance, aperture, gain, shutter speed, focus and zoom.
* A Web browser that has JavaScript and cookies enabled is required.
** For details about compatible devices, operating systems, Web browsers, etc. please visit your local Canon Web site. 
Setting the Camcorder's Password
For Wi-Fi functions that require an iOS or Android device, you will need to set the camcorder's 
password. After you enter the password once, you will not need to enter it again (unless you reset or 
overwrite the camcorder's settings).
1 Open the [Smartphone Connection] screen.
[FUNC.]  > [MENU] >  p /s * >  [Wi-Fi] >  [Smartphone Connection]* Touch s for the Remote Browse and Media Server functions.
2 Touch the camcorder's password.
3 Enter an 8-character password and touch [OK].
• To enter a password, use the virtual keyboard ( A132).
4Touch [ K] and then touch [ X].
NOTES
• After setting the camcorder's password, it will not be displayed on the screen for you to check.  Please m ake a note of your passw ord so that you d o not forget it. To change the p assw ord , perform  
the procedure above again.
Operating modes:
iOS or Android device
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