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] (automatic) to return the camcorder to automatic audio recording levels.
2 Touch and hold [ Ï] or [Ð ] to adjust the audio recording level as necessary.
• As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of 
the 18 dB mark (one mark right of the 20 dB mark) only occasionally.
• When  p >  [Audio Mix] is set to [ i On], two audio level indicators will appear; the top one 
([INT]) for the built-in microphone, and the bottom one ([MIC]) for the external audio connected to 
the MIC terminal.
3Touch [ X] to lock the audio recording level at the current level.
To display the audio level indicator
Usually, the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the 
audio recording level. You can choose to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically.
1 Open the automatic audio recording level screen.
[FUNC.]  > [ä  Mic Level]  > [m ] (automatic)
2 Touch [Audio Level Indicator] and then touch [ X].
NOTES
• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.
• We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording  level or when the microphone attenuator is activated.
Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone)
The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. You 
can select from two levels or turn off the auto wind screen. Operating modes:
Operating modes:
Audio level indicator
Audio level adjustment bar
Manual audio level adjustment
Current audio level
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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 ].
Microphone Attenuator
If the audio level is too high and the audio sounds distorted while recording , activate the microphone 
attenuator (12 dB).
POINTS TO CHECK
•Set [ — Audio Scene] to [ „ Custom Setting] ( A79).
1 Open the [Microphone Attenuator] screen.
[FUNC.]  > [MENU] >  p  >  [Microphone Attenuator]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [ X].
Options
( Default value)
Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone)
You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high- or low-
frequency range and selecting one of 3 available levels. 
[ H  Auto (High)]The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone wind screen at a 
high level, as necessary.
[ L  Auto (Low)  ]The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone wind screen at a 
low level, as necessary.
[j  Off à]The built-in microphone wind screen will be deactivated at all times.
Operating modes:
[2 Automatic]The camcorder will automatically activate the microphone attenuator as necessary 
for optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted.
[i On å]The microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully 
the sound dynamics.
Operating modes:
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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 [Built-in Mic Directionality] screen.
[FUNC.]  > [MENU]  > p  >  [Built-in Mic Directionality]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [ X].
Options
( Default value)
[h Normal]Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal recording conditions.
[ ç  Boost LF Range]Accentuates the low-frequency range for more powerful sound.
[è  Low Cut Filter]Filters the low-frequency range to reduce the noise of blowing wind, a car’s 
engine and similar ambient sounds.
[ é  Boost MF Range]Best for recording human voices and dialog.
[ê  Boost HF+LF Range]Best, for example, for recording live music and clearly capture the special 
sound characteristics of a variety of instruments.
Operating modes:
[ í  Monaural]Mono recording that emphasizes sound coming from the front of the camcorder/
microphone.
[ h  Normal]Standard stereo recording; a middle point between the [îWide] and 
[íMonaural] settings in reach.
[ î  Wide]Stereo recording of ambient sound over a more extensive area that adds to the sense of 
presence of movies.
[ ï  Zoom]Stereo recording with the sound linked to the zoom position. The larger the subject 
appears on the screen, the louder the sound will be.
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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 microphone connected to the MIC terminal, you can activate the low 
cut filter to reduce the sound of blowing wind, a car’s engine and similar ambient sounds. 
1 Open the [MIC Low Cut] screen.
[FUNC.]  > [MENU] >  p  >  [MIC Low Cut]
2Touch [ i On] and then touch [ X].
Audio Mix
When recording, you can mix audio from the built-in microphone with external audio from the MIC 
terminal and adjust the mix balance for original sound effects. The external audio input can be from the 
optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, a commercially available external microphone or from an 
external audio player (analog Line In).
1 Connect the external source to the MIC terminal.
2 Open the [MIC Terminal Input] screen.
[FUNC.]  > [MENU] >  p  >  [MIC Terminal Input]
3Touch [ Þ External Audio] or [ ß Microphone] and then touch [ K].
• This step is not necessary after connecting the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone.
4 Activate the audio mix.
[Audio Mix]  > [i On]
5 Adjust the audio mix balance as necessary.
• Touch [INT] (more of the sound from the built-in microphone) or [EXT] (more of the sound from the 
external audio) or drag your finger along the audio mix bar to adjust the mix balance as desired.
6Touch [ X] to set the audio mix and close the menu.
Operating modes:
Operating modes:
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							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 the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker’s volume 
(A 96).
IMPORTANT
• When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level.
NOTES
• Use commercially available headphones with a  ∅3.5 mm minijack.
• When you are monitoring the audio, you can choose to synchronize the audio signal with the video  signal or monitor the audio in real time. Use the  q >  [Monitor Delay] setting to select the 
method. Note that there will be a slight delay when you monitor in real time. Regardless of the 
setting, however, the audio and video signals recorded will be synchronized.
Operating modes:
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							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 touch [ X].
• The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded when you press  Y.
Recording an Audio Reference Signal
The camcorder can output a 1 kHz audio reference signal with the color bars.
1 Open the [1 kHz Tone] submenu.
[FUNC.] > [MENU] >   > [1 kHz Tone]
2 Select the desired level and then touch [X ].
• Available levels are -12 dB, -18 dB and -20 dB.
•Select [jOff] to turn off the signal.
• The signal is output at the selected level and will be recorded when you press  Y.
Operating modes:
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							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 record pause mode.
• When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera 
shutter had released.
NOTES
• The default length of a video snapshot scene is 4 seconds but you can change it to 2 or 8 seconds  with the    > [Video Snapshot Length] setting.
• Any of the following will deactivate video snapshot mode: - Turning off the camcorder.
- Changing the camcorder's operating mode.
- Changing the movie format or frame rate.
Operating modes:
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							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 camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing  Y if the button was 
pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous 
recording.
• Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function. - Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 1 hour.
- Changing the camcorder’s operating mode.
- Activating video snapshot.
- Touching any of the following control buttons in the FUNC. panel: [MENU], [Rec. Programs], 
[Ä White Balance], [ xAGC Limit], [ — Audio Scene] or [Image Stabilizer].
Operating modes:
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							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 while playing 
back a scene, the playback controls are displayed only momentarily.
Operating modes:
About the Data CodeWith every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of recording, 
information about the camera setup, etc.). 
You can select the information to be displayed with the  s /    > [Data Code] setting.
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							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 the 
carrying case supplied with the receiver.
IMPORTANT
• In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore, be sure to use GPS in  accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when 
traveling outside your home country.
• Be careful about using GPS functions where the operation of electronic devices is restricted.
• Others may be able to locate or identify you by using location data in your geotagged pictures or  movies. Be careful when sharing these images with others, as when posting them online where 
many others can view them.
• GPS signal reception may take some time.
• Never leave the receiver near any equipment that generates a strong magnetic field, such as  magnets or electric motors.
NOTES
• The camcorder is not compatible with the receiver's digital compass and positioning interval  functions. Also, [Set Now] is not available for  q >  [GPS Auto Time Setting].
• The GPS receiver's time will be set once when the receiver is attached to the camcorder. While  recording movies and or when Wi-Fi Remote is activated, the time will not be set.
• You cannot add GPS information to the following types of recordings. - Photos captured from a movie.
- MP4 movies that were converted from another movie.
Operating modes:
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