Canon HD Camcoder User Manual

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HD Camcorder

Instruction Manual

PAL

Introduction

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Important Usage Instructions

COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright
laws.

CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.

CAUTION:
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

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The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of
an accident.

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

European Union (and EEA) only.

electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on
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Complies with
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These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the
WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws implementing those
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This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis
when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and

This product is installed with the
WLAN Module which is certified to
standards set by IDA Singapore.

REGIONS OF USE

LEGRIA HF G30 is in compliance (as of April 2013) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other
regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this instruction manual.

REGIONS Prohibited radio channels in outdoor use

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong S.A.R., Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom

New Zealand 52 - 64ch

Singapore Not prohibited

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Hereby, Canon Inc., declares that this RF400 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.

Please contact the following address for the original Declaration of Conformity:
CANON EUROPA N.V.
Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1158 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands
CANON INC.
30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan

Model
ID0026: LEGRIA HF G30

36 - 64ch

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Trademark Acknowledgements

• SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• App Store, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the
United States and other countries.

• “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc.

• Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

• The Twitter name and marks are trademarks of Twitter, Inc.

• Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• WPS as used on the camcorder’s settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• JavaScript is a trademark or registered trademark of Oracle Corporation, its affiliates or subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

• “Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels
(scanning lines).

• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4
compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non­commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is
granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.

Highlights of the LEGRIA HF G30

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The Canon LEGRIA HF G30 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size
makes it ideal in a variety of situations. The following are just some of the many functions featured in
the camcorder.

HD Recording

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HD CMOS PRO sensor and DIGIC DV 4
processor

The camcorder is equipped with a
1/2.84-type CMOS sensor that captures video
at an effective pixel count of approximately

2.91 megapixels (2136x1362). The video is
then processed by the state-of-the-art DIGIC
DV 4 image processor. This allows the
camcorder to excel in low-light situations and
achieve improved image stabilization.

Wide zoom lens

With a focal length at full wide angle of

26.8 mm* (35 mm equivalent), the camcorder
has superb wide-angle shooting capability. The
newly developed lens is also capable of 20x
optical zoom.

* 28.8 mm when using Dynamic IS.

Shoot cinematic video

Using CINEMA mode and the cinema-look
filters (A 49), you can make recordings that
truly look and feel cinematic.

Operability

Emphasis on versatility

This camcorder has features to make it usable
as a main camera but is also small enough to
be very portable. The advanced image
stabilization (A 60) will let you shoot in a
variety of situations in the field.

Manual controls at your fingertips

The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the
focus you are looking for. You can also easily
change the ring's functionality so that you can
operate the zoom. Furthermore, you can
assign certain frequently used functions to a
customizable button and adjust those
functions with the accompanying dial (A 91).
If those were not enough, the camcorder also
features 5 assignable buttons to which you
can assign a variety of functions so that you
can access them with ease (A 92).

Face detection

When a subject's face is detected, the
camcorder can track and focus on it (A 54).
Furthermore, you can have the camcorder in
manual focus but switch to autofocus only
when a face is detected, ensuring that
important subjects are in focus.

AVCHD/MP4 recording and dual
recording

When you record, you can choose between
AVCHD and MP4 formats (A 36). You can
also use dual recording (A 46) to record the
same scene to both memory cards and even
record on both memory cards using different
formats. Dual recording is convenient, for
example, to create a backup of your recording.

Other Features

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Audio scene select

With the audio scene select function (A 79),
you can optimize the audio settings of the
built-in microphone by selecting the audio
scene that matches your surroundings. Your
audience will feel even more immersed in the
scene during playback.

Smart AUTO

Smart AUTO (A 39) automatically selects the
best scene mode for the scene you want to
shoot. You get spectacular recordings every
time without worrying about settings.

Wi-Fi functions

Because the camcorder is compatible with
Wi-Fi, you have access to a variety of
convenient functions such as using a
smartphone or tablet as a remote control
(A 120), using the Web browser on a
smartphone or tablet to view the camcorder's
recordings (A 126), and using an iOS device
to share your videos on the Internet (A 128).

OLED screen and LCD viewfinder

The OLED screen and LCD viewfinder both
have 100% frame coverage, which will ensure
that you can accurately check that your shots
are framed how you want them. The OLED
screen has incredible clarity, which is
indispensible in checking the details of those
important shots. The viewfinder can be tilted
45 degrees upward, which gives you additional
range and versatility while you shoot.

Touch AE

By simply touching the screen, you can make
dark areas in the picture appear brighter
(A 65). This operation is simple yet allows
you to shoot with the desired exposure.

Added and improved functionality

Other functions include relay recording (A 46)
and conversion to MP4 (A 114).

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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices

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Connect the camcorder to an
external monitor (A 102).

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Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions

Use your iOS or Android device to remotely control
the camcorder and view the image on its screen
(A 120).

Copy your recordings to an external
video recorder (A 115).

Save your recordings (A 108).

Use the Web browser on your iOS or Android
device to view the recordings on the
camcorder (A 126).

Use an iOS device to upload your recordings
to the Internet (A 128).

Connect the camcorder to an access point on a
Wi-Fi network. After doing so, you can save your
recordings on a computer (
your recordings using the camcorder as a media
server (

A 130).

A 131) or play back

Table of contents

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1 Introduction 10

About this Manual 10

Conventions Used in this Manual 10

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 12
Names of Parts 14

2 Preparations 20

Attaching the Ferrite Core 20
Charging the Battery Pack 20
Preparing the Camcorder 23

Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap 23
Using the Viewfinder 23
Adjusting the OLED Screen 24
Grip Belt and Straps 25
Wireless Controller 25
Using a Tripod 26

Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27

Turning the Camcorder On and Off 27
Setting the Shooting Mode 28
Using the Touch Screen 28
Using the FUNC. Button and

Joystick 29

Using the Menus 30

First Time Settings 32

Setting the Date and Time 32
Changing the Language 32
Changing the Time Zone 33

Using a Memory Card 34

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with

the Camcorder 34

Inserting and Removing a Memory

Card 35
Initializing a Memory Card 35
Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/

MP4) 36
Selecting the Memory Card for

Recordings 36

3 Recording 37

Recording Movies and Photos 37

Preparing to Record 37
Recording in AUTO Mode 38
Recording in n (Manual) Mode 42
Reviewing the Latest Scene

Recorded 43

Selecting the Recording Mode (Video

Quality) 44

Dual Recording and Relay Recording 46

Selecting the Frame Rate 47
Slow & Fast Motion Recording 48
CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look

Filters 49

Focus Adjustment 51

Manual Focus 51
Autofocus 52
Face Detection & Tracking 54

Zooming 56

Using the Focus/Zoom Ring 56
Using the Zoom Rocker or Wireless

Controller 56

Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom

Controls 58
Soft Zoom Control 59
Digital Tele-Converter 59

Advanced Image Stabilization 60
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 61
Automatic Exposure Recording

Programs 62

Exposure Adjustment 64

Using the Manual Exposure Recording

Program 64
Exposure Compensation 65

White Balance 67
Special Scene Recording Programs 69
Image Effects 71
Setting the Time Code 72

Selecting the Running Mode 72

Setting the User Bit 74
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 75
Using an External Video Light 76
Recording Audio 77

Using an External Microphone 77
Audio Scenes and Other Audio

Settings 79
Audio Recording Level 80
Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone) 81
Microphone Attenuator 81
Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone) 82
Microphone Directionality (Built-in

Microphone) 82
Switching the Input (MIC Terminal) 83
Low Cut Filter (MIC Terminal) 83
Audio Mix 84

Using Headphones 85
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 86

Recording Color Bars 86
Recording an Audio Reference

Signal 86

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Video Snapshot 87

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Pre-Recording 88
Onscreen Displays and Data Code 89
Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver 90

4 Customization 91

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CUSTOM Dial and Button 91
Assignable Buttons 92

Changing the Assigned Function 92
Using an Assignable Button 93

Saving and Loading Menu Settings 94

Saving Menu Settings to a Memory

Card 94

Loading Menu Settings from a Memory

Card 94

5 Playback 95

Playing Back Video 95

Adjusting the volume 96
Displaying scene information 97
Capturing Photos During Movie

Playback 97

Deleting Scenes 98

Deleting a Single Scene 98
Deleting Scenes from the Index

Screen 98

Dividing Scenes 100
Trimming Scenes 101

6 External Connections 102

Connecting to an External Monitor 102

Connection Diagram 102
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 103
Using the AV OUT Terminal 103

Audio Output 104

Synchronizing the Video with the Audio

being Monitored 104

7 Photos 105

Viewing Photos 105

Photo Jump Function 105

Deleting Photos 107

Deleting a Single Photo 107
Deleting Photos from the Index

Screen 107

8 Saving/Sharing

Recordings 108

Saving Recordings to a Computer 108

Connection Diagram 108
Saving Movies Using Data Import

Utility 108

Saving MP4 Movies and Photos Using

ImageBrowser EX 109

Copying Recordings Between Memory

Cards 112

Copying Scenes from the Movie Index

Screen 112
Copying a Single Photo 112
Copying Photos from the Index

Screen 113

Converting Movies to MP4 Format 114
Copying Recordings to an External Video

Recorder 115

In High Definition 115
In Standard Definition 115

9 Wi-Fi Functions 117

Introduction to Wi-Fi 117
Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote

Application 120

Setting the Camcorder's Password 120
Operating the Camcorder

Remotely 120
Wi-Fi Remote Onscreen Controls and

Displays 121
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi

Remote 123

Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings

Using a Web Browser on Your iOS or
Android Device 126

Uploading Recordings Using an iOS

Device 128

Playback on a Computer 130
Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP

Server 131

Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY 133

Setting the Desired Web Services in the

Camcorder 133
Sharing Your Recordings Using Web

Services 135
Sending Links to Recordings by

E-mail 136

Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access

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Point 137

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 137
Searching for Access Points 138
Manual Setup 138

Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi

Settings 140

10 Additional Information 142

Appendix: Menu Options Lists 142

FUNC. Panel 142
Setup Menus 143

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and

Displays 152

Troubleshooting 156

List of Messages 161
List of Messages for Wi-Fi

Functions 164

List of Messages for Web Services 166

Handling Precautions 167

Camcorder 167
Battery Pack 168
Memory Card 169
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium

Battery 169
Lithium Button Battery 170
Disposal 170

Maintenance/Others 171

Cleaning 171
Condensation 171
Using the Camcorder Abroad 172

Optional Accessories 173
Specifications 178
Index 182

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About this Manual

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Introduction

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Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF G30. Please read this manual carefully before you
use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly,
refer to Troubleshooting (A 156).

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Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described.

• A: Reference page number within this manual.

• : Used as an abbreviation for models whose Wi-Fi functions operate only in the 2.4 GHz

band (A 119).

• The following terms are used in this manual:
“Memory card” refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card.
“Screen” refers to the OLED screen and the viewfinder screen.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Y button to start recording
until you press again to pause the recording.
“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.

• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

• Some screenshots in this manual have been simplified to show only relevant icons.

About this Manual

Focus Adjustment

Autofocus

When autofocus is activated, the camcorder continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in the
center of the screen. The focusing range is 1 cm (at full wide-angle, measured from the front of the
lens barrel) to

G and 60 cm (throughout the zoom range, measured from the front of the lens barrel)

to

G. Perform the following procedure to set the autofocus speed.

1 and modes only: Press B.

2 Open the [AF Mode] screen.

[FUNC.]

> [MENU] > p > [AF Mode]

3 Touch the desired option and then touch [

X].

• The icon of the selected option appears on the screen.

Options

( Default value)

Operating modes:

[ Instant AF]

Sets the autofocus to Instant AF. The focus is adjusted at the highest speed. This
mode is useful even when recording in very bright or low-light surroundings. This mode uses both the
TTL system and external sensor for focusing.

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The three sets of icons indicate the operating
mode and whether a function is available in
that mode.

: Indicates whether the
camcorder is in shooting (CAMERA) or
playback (MEDIA) mode. In this example, the
function is available only in mode. For
details, refer to Turning the Camcorder On
and Off (A 27).

: Indicates the movie format. For

details, refer to Selecting the Movie Format
(AVCHD/MP4) (A 36).

: Indicates the shooting

mode. For details, refer to Setting the
Shooting Mode (A 28).

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Brackets [ ] are used to
refer to control buttons
and menu options you
will select and to other
onscreen messages
and displays.

The > arrow is used to abbreviate
menu selections. For details on
how to use the menus, refer to
Using the Menus (A 30). For a
summary of available menu options
and settings, refer to the appendix
Menu Options Lists (A 142).

The names of physical
buttons and switches
on the camcorder are
indicated within a
“button” frame.
For example B.

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:

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CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
(incl. power cord and ferrite core)

HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable

Lens hood with lens barrier Lens cap Quick Guide

Wi-Fi Basic Setup Guide

BP-820 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller

(incl. CR2025 lithium button battery)

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:

• Data Import Utility CD-ROM

-Use Data Import Utility to transfer your scenes to a computer. Refer to Saving Recordings to a

Computer (A

• Canon LEGRIA CD-ROM. Contains the following components.

- Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file).

- ImageBrowser EX - Software for saving, managing and editing your photos. The supplied
LEGRIA CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for ImageBrowser EX. An Internet connection
is required to fully install the software.

108). The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).

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Names of Parts

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Names of Parts

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1 Lens barrier switch (A 37)
2 Memory card slot 2 (A 35)
3 Memory card slot 3 (A 35)
4 u (review recording) button (A 43)/

Assignable button 5 (A 92)
5Lens hood (A 23)
6 Focus/Zoom ring (A 51, 56)
7 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (A 91)

8 CUSTOM (customizable) button

(A 91)

9 Double memory card slot cover
10 DISP. (onscreen display) button

(A 89)/BATT. INFO (battery
information) button (A 155)

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Names of Parts

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1 Built-in speaker (A 96)
2MIC terminal (A 78)
3HDMI OUT terminal (A 102, 103)
4 REMOTE terminal

For connecting commercially
available remote controllers.

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5 × (headphones) terminal (A 85)
6USB terminal (A 108)
7DC IN terminal (A 20)
8AV OUT terminal (A 102, 103)
9 Grip belt (A 25)

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Names of Parts

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Back view

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3
4

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1 Instant AF sensor (A 52, 171)
2 Remote sensor (A 26)
3 Illumination sensor (A 149)
4AF/MF button (A 51)/

Assignable button 1 (A 92)
5 PRE REC (pre-recording) button

(A 88)/

Assignable button 2 (A 92)
6 OLED touch screen (A 24, 28)
7 Focus/Zoom ring switch (A 56)

8 Viewfinder (A 23)
9 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 23)
10 Joystick (A 29)/SET button (A 29)
11 Strap mount (A 25)
12 Assignable button 3 (A 92)
13 Assignable button 4 (A 92)
14 Battery attachment unit (A 20)
15 START/STOP button (A 37)
16 FUNC. button (A 29)

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Names of Parts

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1 Built-in stereo microphone

(A 77)

2 Accessory shoe

Cold shoe for attaching accessories.

3 Mode switch (A 28)
4 Zoom rocker (A 56)
5 ACCESS indicator (A 37)

6 Mini advanced shoe (A 75)
7 Power switch (A 27)
8 POWER / CHG (battery charging)

indicator (A 20)

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4

1 Tripod socket (A 26)
2 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 21)
3Eye cup (A 23)
4 Identification plate

This plate bears the camcorder ID, which is written as "ID00XX" with "XX"

representing a two-digit number.

Identification plate

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Check here

WL-D89 Wireless Controller

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Names of Parts

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2

3

4
5

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1START/STOP button (A 37)
2 G (mode selection) button (A 95)
3 MENU button (A 31, 143)
4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (A 89)
5SET button

Ñ (stop) button (A 95)

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7 PHOTO button (A 37)
8 Zoom buttons (A 56)
9 Navigation buttons (Í/Î/Ï/Ð)
10 Ò (play/pause) button (A 95)

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Attaching the Ferrite Core

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Preparations

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Preparatio ns

Attaching the Ferrite Core

Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder.

Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 6 cm from the plug

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end (the plug to be connected to the camcorder) of the
compact power adapter cable.

Pass the cable through the center of the core and wrap it around the
core, then close the unit until it clicks shut.

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter.
For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer
to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 174).

1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s

DC IN terminal.

4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

• Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment
unit and slide it forward until it clicks in place.

DC IN terminal

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5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.

• If the camcorder was on, the green POWER/CHG indicator
will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a
moment, the POWER/CHG indicator will turn on in red
(battery pack charging). The red POWER/CHG indicator will
go out when the battery pack is fully charged.

• If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A 158).

To remove the battery pack

1Slide d in the direction of the arrow and

hold it pressed down.

2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out.

POWER/CHG (battery charging) indicator

BATTERY
RELEASE
switch

IMPORTANT

• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After you
turn off the camcorder, important data is updated on the memory card. Be sure to wait until the
green POWER/CHG indicator goes out.

• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical
equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.

• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact
power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on
aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.

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NOTES

• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C. If either the
ambient temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to
40 °C, charging will not start.

• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.

• If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the POWER/CHG
indicator has gone out before restoring the power supply.

• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power
adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed.

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• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or
the day before, to ensure a full charge.

• The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery
pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be
displayed accurately.

• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might
need.

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Preparing the Camcorder

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Preparing the Camcorder

This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the lens hood,
adjusting the grip belt and adjusting the viewfinder and OLED screen. When attaching the lens hood,
grip belt and straps, be careful not to drop the camcorder by placing it on a table or other stable
surface.

Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap

While recording, the supplied lens hood with lens barrier is
effective for reducing stray light that can be the cause of lens
flare and ghost images. Additionally, closing the lens barrier
can help prevent fingerprints and dirt accumulation on the
lens. Use the supplied lens cap when carrying the camcorder
or storing it after use.

* Note that the lens cap and the lens hood with lens barrier cannot

be used simultaneously.

1 Remove the lens cap.

2 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the

groove on the lens hood is aligned with the bottom of
the lens (
until it stops with a click

• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.

• Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread.

• To remove the lens hood, turn it counterclockwise.

햲), and then turn the lens hood clockwise

(햳).

Using the Viewfinder

If it is difficult to use the OLED screen, you can use the viewfinder, which can be tilted 45 degrees
upward. You can also use the viewfinder when you rotate the OLED panel 180 degrees to let the
subject watch the recording.

1 Pull out the viewfinder.

2 Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder.

3 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment

lever.

• You can close the OLED panel or rotate it toward the
subject as you prefer.

• You can tilt the viewfinder 45 degrees upward.

Dioptric
adjustment
lever

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• If you wear glasses, you may find the viewfinder easier to
use if you flip back the outer edge of the eye cup toward
the camcorder body.

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NOTES

• Make sure you keep the eye cup attached when using the camcorder.

• For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to Handling Precautions (A 167),
Cleaning (A 171).

Adjusting the OLED Screen

Open the OLED panel 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.

• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the OLED panel 180 degrees can

be useful in the following cases:

- To allow the subject to monitor the OLED screen while you use the viewfinder.

- To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front.

180°

180°

90°

NOTES

• When you rotate the OLED panel, video noise may appear on the screen momentarily. This is not a
malfunction.

• You can adjust the brightness of the OLED screen with the q > [OLED Brightness] setting or
by holding D pressed down for more than 2 seconds. You can also adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder with the q > [VF Brightness] setting.

• Adjusting the brightness does not affect the brightness of the recordings.

• Using a brighter setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.

• For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (A 167),
Cleaning (A 171).

• About the OLED and viewfinder screens: The screens are produced using extremely high­precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification.
Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black dots. Misfired pixels in
the viewfinder may appear instead as white dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and
does not constitute a malfunction.

Subject can monitor the OLED screen
(you can use the viewfinder at the same time)

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Grip Belt and Straps

Fasten the grip belt.

• Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom rocker

with your index finger, and the Y button with
your thumb.

Attaching an optional wrist strap

Attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt,
adjust the length and fasten.

• You can use both for extra convenience and protection.

Attaching an optional shoulder strap

Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of
the strap.

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Wireless Controller

First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller.

1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out

the battery holder.

2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing

up.

3 Insert the battery holder.

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To use the wireless controller

Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.

• You can rotate the OLED panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the
camcorder.

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NOTES

• When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be
operated at very close range, replace the battery.

• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light
sources or direct sunlight.

Using a Tripod

You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods
with mounting screws longer than 6.5 mm as this may cause
damage to the camcorder.

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Turning the Camcorder On and Off

You can choose to turn the camcorder on in CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings or MEDIA
( ) mode for playing back recordings. Select the mode using the power switch.

To turn on the camcorder

Set the power switch to CAMERA for mode (A 37) or
MEDIA for mode (A 95).

mode mode

To turn off the camcorder

Set the power switch to OFF.

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Setting the Shooting Mode

In mode, you can change the shooting mode to match your shooting style.

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(Auto) mode

Set the mode switch to N. With this mode, the camcorder takes care of all
the settings while you concentrate on recording (A 38). This operating mode is
suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings.

(Manual) mode

Set the mode switch to n. With this mode, you can enjoy full access to menus,
settings and advanced functions (A 42).

(Cinema) mode

Set the mode switch to E. With this mode, you can give your recordings
a cinematic look and use cinema-look filters to create unique movies (A 49).

Using the Touch Screen

The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending
on the operating mode and the task you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you
have all the controls at your fingertips.

Tou ch

Press on an element displayed on the touch screen.
Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select
a setting from the menus, etc.

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Drag

Swipe your finger up and down or left and right across the
screen. Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen
pages or to adjust slider controls like the volume.
On some screens, you can achieve the same effect by touching
the triangle control buttons.

IMPORTANT

• The camcorder features a capacitive touch screen. In the following cases, you may not be able to
perform touch operations correctly.

- Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects, such as ballpoint pens.

- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands.

- Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen.

- Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen’s

surface.

Using the FUNC. Button and Joystick

You can navigate some of the camcorder’s menus and screens using the FUNC. button and joystick
instead of using the touch panel.

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Joystick/SET button

When making a menu selection, push the joystick
to move the orange selection frame in the menu.
Then, press the joystick itself (S) to select the
menu item indicated by the orange selection frame.

FUNC. button

Press the button to open the FUNC. panel and then
press again to close the menu after adjusting
desired settings.

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Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC. panel and the setup menus. For
details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists
(A 142).

FUNC. Panel

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In mode:

Operating modes:

There are three ways to access the FUNC. panel: by touching [FUNC.] on the OLED screen, by
pressing F or by pushing the joystick (Ý/Þ) to select [FUNC.] and then pressing S. After
the FUNC. panel is open, select the function you want to use. You may need t o sc roll up and down the
screen or touch ã/ä to find the control button of the desired function. In mode, access to
functions is limited.

FUNC. panel in mode

Touch the control
button of the
desired function

In mode:

Operating modes:

Just like during mode, you can open the FUNC. panel by touching [FUNC.] on the OLED screen,
by pressing F or by pushing the joystick (Ý/Þ) to select [FUNC.] and then pressing S.
After the FUNC. panel is open, select the function you want to use.

Touch the control
button of the
desired operation

FUNC. panel in mode