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
• We recommend backing up the recordings on the memory card onto your computer. Data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon shall not be 
liable for lost or corrupted data.
• Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.
• Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.
• Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature.
• Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to  water.
• Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into a slot if it is not  correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder.
• Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card.
• Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to  prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of 
the card’s content. To write-protect the memory card set the 
switch to the LOCK position.
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings. 
The built-in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder; however, it will discharge 
completely if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery:  Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and 
leave it connected for 24 hours with the camcorder off.
LOCK switch
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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 stored 
data is not physically erased. When you dispose of a memory card or give either to another person, 
initialize it using the [Complete Initialization] option ( A36). Fill it up with unimportant recordings, and 
then initialize it again using the same option. This makes recovering the original recordings very 
difficult.
WARNING!
• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled.
• Do not disassemble, modify, immerse in water, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate the  battery.
• Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, FDK, or with  Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.
• Do not insert the battery into the mouth. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The  battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal injuries.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
• Do not recharge, short-circuit or insert the battery in the wrong direction.
• Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regulations.
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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.
OLED Touch Screen
• Clean the OLED touch screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.
• Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly. 
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
Condensation
Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water 
droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. 
Continued use may damage the camcorder.
Condensation may form in the following cases:
• When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places
• When the camcorder is left in a humid room
• When a cold room is heated rapidly
To avoid condensation 
• Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.
• Remove the memory card and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to temperature changes before removing it from the bag.
When condensation is detected 
The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and 
weather conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder.
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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 America; most Caribbean islands (except in French 
territories like Guadeloupe and Martinique); most of South America (except in Argentina, Brazil and 
Uruguay).  Asia:  Only in Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Myanmar.   Oceania: US 
territories (Guam, American Samoa, etc.) and some Pacific islands like Micronesia, Samoa and Tonga.
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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 WM-V1 Wireless 
Microphone GP-E2
GPS Receiver SS-600/SS-650 
Shoulder Strap
WS-20 
Wrist Strap SC-2000 
Soft Carrying Case
BP-820, BP-828 
Battery Pack CG-800 
Battery Charger CA-570 Compact 
Power Adapter TL-H58 
Te l e - c o n v e r t e r
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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). You can only use and 
charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers 
compatible with Intelligent System.
CG-800 Battery Charger
Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs. It plugs directly 
into a power outlet without a cable.
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging 
conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.
Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to 
recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions. The effective usage time of the 
battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen 
settings, etc.Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accesso-
ries. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., 
caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon ac
cessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a 
battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction 
of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
Battery pack →BP-820BP-828Charging conditions ↓
Using the camcorder 275 min. 405 min.
Using the CG-800 Battery Charger 190 min. 260 min.
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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 telephoto with the Tele-converter is 1.3 m (4.3 ft.).
Battery packRecording modeRecording (maximum)Recording (typical)*Playback
OLEDViewfinderOLEDViewfinderOLED
BP-820 28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P) /
28 Mbps (59.94P) 150 min. 155 min. 90 min. 90 min. 260 min.
24 Mbps LPCM / 24 Mbps 170 min. 165 min. 100 min. 100 min. 275 min. 17 Mbps 170 min. 170 min. 100 min. 100 min. 275 min.5 Mbps 170 min. 170 min. 100 min. 100 min. 280 min.
BP-828 28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P) /
28 Mbps (59.94P) 225 min. 230 min. 140 min. 140 min. 395 min.
24 Mbps LPCM / 24 Mbps 250 min. 245 min. 150 min. 150 min. 410 min. 17 Mbps 250 min. 250 min. 150 min. 150 min. 410 min.5 Mbps 260 min. 260 min. 155 min. 155 min. 415 min.
Battery packRecording modeRecording (maximum)Recording (typical)*Playback
OLEDViewfinderOLEDViewfinderOLED
BP-820 35 Mbps (59.94P) 155 min. 150 min. 90 min. 90 min. 260 min.
24 Mbps 180 min. 175 min. 105 min. 105 min. 280 min.
17 Mbps 180 min. 180 min. 105 min. 105 min. 280 min.4 Mbps 190 min. 185 min. 110 min. 110 min. 290 min.
3 Mbps 190 min. 190 min. 110 min. 110 min. 300 min.
BP-828 35 Mbps (59.94P) 230 min. 225 min. 140 min. 140 min. 395 min.
24 Mbps 275 min. 270 min. 160 min. 160 min. 415 min.
17 Mbps 275 min. 275 min. 165 min. 160 min. 415 min.4 Mbps 290 min. 285 min. 170 min. 165 min. 450 min.
3 Mbps 295 min. 295 min. 170 min. 170 min. 455 min.
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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 color even in dark 
places. It attaches to the camcorder’s mini advanced shoe for 
cable-free operation.
VFL-2 Video Flash Light
This video flash light allows you to record photos and movies even at 
night or in dark places. It attaches to the camcorder’s mini advanced 
shoe for cable-free operation.
• The VFL-2 cannot be used as a flash with this camcorder.
SM-V1 Surround Microphone
Use 5.1ch surround sound to add a sense of presence to your 
movies. You can link the surround sound to the zoom position or use 
the microphone as a highly directional shotgun microphone 
(monaural).
DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to the 
camcorder’s mini advanced shoe. It can be used as directional 
microphone (monaural) or stereo microphone.
WM-V1 Wireless Microphone
Reliably record rich sound even when shooting subjects at a distance. 
The transmitter is conveniently equipped with a clothing clip and the 
receiver can be attached to the camcorder’s grip belt.
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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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