Canon Hf G30 Owners Manual

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Operating the Camcorder Remotely
1 Camcorder: Open the [Wi-Fi Remote] screen.
[FUNC.] > [„  Wi-Fi Remote]
2 Camcorder: Touch [ON]. • The camcorder’s SSID (network name) and the URL to be entered in the Web browser will appear.
• The camcorder will be ready to connect with the device.
3 iOS/Android device: Activate Wi-Fi in the settings screen.
• The network names of detected access points will appear.
4 iOS/Android device: Touch the access point with the same SSID displayed in step 2.
• If you have performed this procedure before and you have not changed the camcorder's  password, the connection will be established automatically.
5 iOS/Android device: Enter the camcorder’s password set previously.
6 iOS/Android device: Enter the URL displayed on the camcorder’s screen into the Web browser to start the Wi-Fi Remote application.
• The Wi-Fi Remote screen will appear.
• As long as you do not change the port settings, the URL is always the same so you may find it 
convenient to bookmark it.
7 Camcorder: Touch [ X].
• When the connection has been established,  „ appears on the camcorder’s screen. If an iOS 
or Android device is not connected, the icon will appear in yellow.
8 iOS/Android device: Operate the controls on the screen while viewing the image from the  camcorder.
9 Camcorder: Touch [FUNC.]  > [Wi-Fi Remote] and then touch [Off] when finished.
• The Wi-Fi Remote application will end.
Wi-Fi Remote Onscreen Controls and Displays
The Wi-Fi Remote application features advanced controls for devices with larger screens and basic 
controls for devices with smaller screens. For more details on each of the functions, see the reference 
page in parentheses after the function name.
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Advanced controls
1Screen selection tab: Switch between advanced controls and basic controls.
2 Recording program ( A 63, 70)
3 Time code ( A 73)
4 Wi-Fi Remote connection status
5 Operation (A  156)
6 D (key lock): Press to lock all the controls on the application's screens. When pressed, the icon 
turns orange and the entire screen becomes grayed out.
7 Remaining battery level ( A 156)
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When the recording program is set to [ “ Aperture-Pri. AE]:
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8Memory card status/Remaining recording time: The currently selected memory card slot will be 
indicated with a Î  mark above it.
9 SLOT SELECT (memory card slot selection) button
Aq Exposure mode button ( A 66)
Aa MF (manual focus) button ( A 52)
As Exposure compensation value button ( A 66)
Ad White balance mode and setting buttons ( A 68)
Af Aperture button ( A 63, 65)
Ag Shutter speed ( A 63, 65)
Ah Gain ( A 65)
Aj START/STOP button ( A 38)
Ak LIVE VIEW ON/OFF button
Al ZOOM (zoom adjustment) buttons (A  57)
Sq IRIS (aperture adjustment) buttons ( A 63, 65)
Sa FOCUS (focus adjustment) buttons ( A 52)
Ss Live view image area
Basic controls
Use the basic controls when using the application on devices with 
smaller screens. With the basic controls, the following functions are 
available: turning live view on and off, starting and stopping recording, 
zoom and key lock.
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
Recording movies
1 Press [LIVE VIEW ON/OFF] to show the camcorder’s live view image on 
the Wi-Fi Remote screen.
2 Press [START/STOP] to begin recording.
• The recording operation indicator changes from [STBY] to [ ÜREC], the center 
of the START/STOP button lights up in red and the time code display starts 
running on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.
• Press [START/STOP] again to pause the recording.
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Selecting the recording program
1 Press the recording program button.
• The recording programs will appear.
2 Select the desired recording program.
Adjusting the exposure compensation value
1Touch [y].
2 Press the exposure compensation value button.
• The exposure compensation screen will appear.
3 Select the desired exposure compensation value.
• The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and will be applied to the  camcorder.
Adjusting the white balance
1 Press the white balance mode button.
• The white balance modes will appear.
2 Select the desired white balance mode.
If you selected  È:
3 Press the color temperature and then select the desired value 
from the list.
• The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and 
will be applied to the camcorder.
If you selected  Æ or Ç :
3 Point the camcorder at a white object so that it fills the whole screen.
• Use the same lighting conditions you plan to use when recording.
• Make sure the white object fills the screen until the procedure is completed.
4Press [ Å].
• If a custom white balance has not yet been stored, [ Å] will flash slowly.
• During the procedure, [ Å] will flash quickly. When it stops flashing, the procedure is completed 
and the setting will be applied to the camcorder.
Adjusting the aperture
1 Press the aperture button.
• The available aperture values will appear.
2 Select the desired aperture value.
• Alternatively, you can press IRIS [+] to open the aperture or IRIS [-] to  close the aperture in 1/4-stop increments. (Onscreen displays will show the closest 1/3-stop 
aperture value.)
• The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and will be applied to the  camcorder.
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Adjusting the gain
1 Press the gain button.
• The available gain values will appear.
2 Select the desired gain value.
• The selected value will be displayed on the W i-Fi Remote screen and will be applied to the camcorder.
Adjusting the shutter speed
1 Press the shutter speed button.
• The available shutter speed values will appear.
2 Select the desired shutter speed value.
• The selected value will be displayed on the W i-Fi Remote screen and will be applied to the camcorder.
Adjusting the focus
1Touch MF.
2 Press one of the focus controls to adjust the focus as necessary.
• Press one of the controls on the [NEAR] side to focus 
closer or one of the controls on the [FAR] side to focus 
farther away.
• There are three levels of adjustment - [ ]/[ ] is the smallest and [ ]/[ ] the largest. 
Adjusting the zoom
Press one of the zoom controls to adjust the zoom 
position as necessary.
• Press one of the controls on the [WIDE] side to zoom out  or one of the controls on the [TELE] side to zoom in.
• There are three levels of adjustment - [ ]/[ ]  is the  slowest and [ ]/[ ] is the fastest.
NOTES
• Depending on the network setup and conditions, there may be a delay when using live view and  configuring settings.
• When color bars are being displayed, live view updates will stop.
• When Wi-Fi remote is activated,  q >  [Time Zone/DST], [Date/Time] and [GPS Auto Time 
Setting] are not available. If [GPS Auto Time Setting] had previously been set to [Auto Update], it will 
automatically be set to [Disable] and cannot be change d. It will return to its previous setting when 
you deactivate Wi-Fi Remote.
• Only one device may be connected to the camcorder at a time.
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							Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on Your iOS or Android Device
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Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on 
Your iOS or Android Device
With the Remote Browse function, you can use the Web browser on your iOS device, Android device, 
computer or similar device to show a list of recordings in the camcorder, play them back and even 
download them.* This conveniently allows you to view your recordings while you are out.
* Depending on the device, OS, browser, movie format and recording mode, you may not be able to play back or download recordings. For details, visit your local Canon Web site.
1 Camcorder: Open the desired index screen ( A95).
2 Camcorder: Open the [Playback via Browser] screen.
[MENU]  > s  >  [Wi-Fi] >  [Playback via Browser]
• The camcorder’s SSID (network name) will appear.
• The camcorder will be ready to connect with the device.
• To set or change the camcorder's password, perform the procedure in  Setting the Camcorder's 
Password  (A 120) starting from step 2.
3 iOS/Android device: Activate Wi-Fi in the settings screen.
• The network names of detected access points will appear.
4 iOS/Android device: Touch the access point with the same SSID displayed in step 2.
• If you have performed this procedure before and you have not changed the camcorder's 
password, the connection will be established automatically.
5 iOS/Android device: Enter the camcorder's password set previously.
• [Connected] will appear on the camcorder’s screen and the connection will be established.
6 iOS/Android device: Start the Web browser.
7 iOS/Android device: Enter the URL that appears on the camcorder’s screen into the Web browser’s address bar.
• The Remote Browse screen will appear. 
• As long as you do not change the port settings, the URL is always the same so you may find it 
convenient to bookmark the URL.
8 iOS/Android device: Touch [ 6· ] on the upper left of the screen and open the desired 
index screen. Next, touch the desired recording. 
• For movies, touch the playback icon to start playback. For photos, the photo will be displayed.
9 Android device: Touch   to save the recording on the device.
• The icon above will not appear on an iOS device. To save recordings using an iOS device, use the 
Movie Uploader app ( A128).
10 iOS/Android device: Touch   to return to the index screen.
11 Camcorder: Touch [End] >  [OK] when finished.
Operating modes:
iOS device, Android device, etc.
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NOTES
• 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
• Only one device may be connected to the camcorder at a time.
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							Uploading Recordings Using an iOS Device
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Uploading Recordings Using an iOS Device
Using the Movie Uploader app* for iOS devices, you can wirelessly connect the camcorder to the 
device to upload your movies to YouTube and your movies and photos to Facebook even when you 
are away from your home network. You can even save** and play back MP4 movies and photos on 
the iOS device.
* The Movie Uploader app, provided by PIXELA, is available for free from the App Store.
** Not available for MP4 movies recorded at 35 Mbps.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Before you perform this procedure for the first time, install the Movie Uploader app on your iOS  device. The app can be downloaded for free from the following site.
http://appstore.com/movieuploader
1 Camcorder: Open the desired movie index screen ( A95).
2 Camcorder: Open the [Movie Uploader] screen.
[MENU]  > s  >  [Wi-Fi] >  [Movie Uploader]
• The camcorder’s SSID (network name) will appear.
• The camcorder will be ready to connect with the iOS device.
• To set or change the camcorder's password, perform the procedure in  Setting the Camcorder's 
Password  (A 120) starting from step 2.
3 iOS device: Activate Wi-Fi in the settings screen.
• The network names of detected access points will appear.
4 iOS device: Touch the access point with the same SSID displayed in step 2.
• If you have performed this procedure before and you have not changed the camcorder's 
password, the connection will be established automatically.
5 iOS device: Enter the camcorder's password set previously.
• [Connected] will appear on the camcorder’s screen and the connection will be established.
6 iOS device: Use the Movie Uploader app to upload the camcorder’s movies (and photos, if applicable).
• You can also play back or save MP4 movies.
7 Camcorder: Touch [End] >  [OK] when finished.
• After the connection has ended, the index screen will appear.
Operating modes:
iOS device
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NOTES
• Depending on factors such as the wireless network conditions, it can take some time to upload  video files.
• The procedure above may differ depending on the version of iOS you are using.
• For details about the Movie Uploader app, visit PIXELA’s Web site. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/canon/e/movieuploader/ (English only)
• 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
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							Playback on a Computer
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Playback on a Computer
Using the Media Server function, you can wirelessly view your movies and photos from your computer 
or similar device. You will need an access point connected to your home network and software 
installed on your computer that can play back movies and photos on the media server. We 
recommend that you connect the computer to the access point using a LAN cable. Refer also to the 
instruction manuals for the computer, software and access point.
1 Camcorder: Open the desired movie index screen (A95).
2 Camcorder: Open the [Media Server] screen.
[MENU]  > s  >  [Wi-Fi] >  [Media Server]
3 Camcorder: Touch [OK].
• The camcorder will connect to the access point selected in  Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access 
Point  (A 138).
4 Camcorder: When [Save the access point] appears on the screen, touch [OK]. 
5 Camcorder: Perform the connection in  Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point (A 138).
• [Connected] will appear on the camcorder's screen and the connection will be established.
• After the connection is established, you can touch [View Information] to view the access point’s 
SSID, connection protocol, and the camcorder’s IP address and MAC address. You can also 
select the access point to which the camcorder will connect.
6 Computer: Select your camcorder’s model number from the list of servers.
7 Computer: Select the folder for the desired memory card and play back the movies and photos.
8 Camcorder: Touch [End] >  [OK] when finished.
NOTES
• Depending on the access point’s settings and capabi lity, playback may take time to start or may not 
appear smooth. For details, refer to  Troubleshooting (A 157).
• 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
Operating modes:
Access point
LAN cable
Computer
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