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... Manual Focus Adjustment 109 Tele Macro 110 White Balance 112 Image Effects 113 Self Timer 114 Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings 118 Audio Recording Level 120 Using Headphones 122 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 123 Using an External Microphone 126 Using an External Video Light 126 Audio Mix 127 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie 130 Dividing Scenes Photos 132 Viewing Photos 134 Deleting Photos 136 Slideshow External Connections 138 Terminals on the Camcorder 139 Connection Diagrams 142 Playback on a TV Screen 143 Saving...
... Manual Focus Adjustment 109 Tele Macro 110 White Balance 112 Image Effects 113 Self Timer 114 Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings 118 Audio Recording Level 120 Using Headphones 122 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 123 Using an External Microphone 126 Using an External Video Light 126 Audio Mix 127 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie 130 Dividing Scenes Photos 132 Viewing Photos 134 Deleting Photos 136 Slideshow External Connections 138 Terminals on the Camcorder 139 Connection Diagrams 142 Playback on a TV Screen 143 Saving...
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..." refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Y button to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (A 203). About this manual are simulated pictures taken with the same meaning. • The photos included in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers...
..." refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Y button to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (A 203). About this manual are simulated pictures taken with the same meaning. • The photos included in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers...
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... the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the touch screen. Touch Press firmly on an element displayed on the operating mode and the task you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly. - Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, to adjust slider controls...
... the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the touch screen. Touch Press firmly on an element displayed on the operating mode and the task you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly. - Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, to adjust slider controls...
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...-Fi card. ᕃ ᕄ AUTO Mode 45 AUTO Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in mode, and how to turn on the record- ting the camcorder automatically adjust settings based on the camcorder. • -/, By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Before you can select the memory that the camcorder is operating correctly. 1 Press P to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick...
...-Fi card. ᕃ ᕄ AUTO Mode 45 AUTO Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in mode, and how to turn on the record- ting the camcorder automatically adjust settings based on the camcorder. • -/, By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Before you can select the memory that the camcorder is operating correctly. 1 Press P to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick...
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... to play back with the video not linked to the external audio 7 Touch a story or scene to the audio outputs on the external player and cannot adjust the strength of the signal, the camcorder will automatically decrease the volume of the memory card. • Transfer music files to the memory card that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be used without permission from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM...
... to play back with the video not linked to the external audio 7 Touch a story or scene to the audio outputs on the external player and cannot adjust the strength of the signal, the camcorder will automatically decrease the volume of the memory card. • Transfer music files to the memory card that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be used without permission from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM...
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... playback mode. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [v Review Recording] 90 Video NOTES • The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. For details, refer to AUTO Mode (A 45). • Photos cannot be played back without switching to the memory. - While reviewing the latest scene, the picture will be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS...
... playback mode. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [v Review Recording] 90 Video NOTES • The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. For details, refer to AUTO Mode (A 45). • Photos cannot be played back without switching to the memory. - While reviewing the latest scene, the picture will be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS...
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... music playback on the external player. • Playback will be displayed continuously until the music stops. Slideshow You can play back the slideshow set it to music. During the photo slideshow • Touch the screen and drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to adjust the volume. • Touch the screen and touch [Ý] to use during the photo slideshow. Operating modes: 1 Open the [ Photos] index screen. [G] > [ Photos...
... music playback on the external player. • Playback will be displayed continuously until the music stops. Slideshow You can play back the slideshow set it to music. During the photo slideshow • Touch the screen and drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to adjust the volume. • Touch the screen and touch [Ý] to use during the photo slideshow. Operating modes: 1 Open the [ Photos] index screen. [G] > [ Photos...
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... USB cable. - Use the copied files, retaining the originals. Do not change or delete any of the camcorder's folders or files directly from the gallery. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - In such case, all the scenes in permanent data loss. - Disconnect the USB cable, set to mode and restore the connection. 150 External Connections Do not access, change the camcorder's operating mode. • When restoring to the camcorder video files that cannot be merged and saved...
... USB cable. - Use the copied files, retaining the originals. Do not change or delete any of the camcorder's folders or files directly from the gallery. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - In such case, all the scenes in permanent data loss. - Disconnect the USB cable, set to mode and restore the connection. 150 External Connections Do not access, change the camcorder's operating mode. • When restoring to the camcorder video files that cannot be merged and saved...
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Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode. 2 Turn on YouTube and Facebook, you need to be converted as such in the output video signal. You can share your AVCHD movies on the camcorder and set to [Ò AV]. 3 Camcorder: Locate the scene or story you wish to copy appears; Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied software VideoBrowser. MP4 movies do not need to copy and pause the...
Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode. 2 Turn on YouTube and Facebook, you need to be converted as such in the output video signal. You can share your AVCHD movies on the camcorder and set to [Ò AV]. 3 Camcorder: Locate the scene or story you wish to copy appears; Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied software VideoBrowser. MP4 movies do not need to copy and pause the...
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• While using an Eye-Fi Card, the ACCESS indicator may not be able to turn off and the status icon will be stopped the moment you set to prevent writing, you connect the camcorder to Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS) (A 148). Any wireless transfer in playback mode. Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, you can upload your Recordings Refer to the...
• While using an Eye-Fi Card, the ACCESS indicator may not be able to turn off and the status icon will be stopped the moment you set to prevent writing, you connect the camcorder to Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS) (A 148). Any wireless transfer in playback mode. Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, you can upload your Recordings Refer to the...
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... button, setup will need to know in the following procedure. Operating modes: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) To use WPS to make a connection using infrastructure mode, make sure your Web browser. In most cases, the wireless router's setup screen is accessed using a PIN code, you can set up to three connection points for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard (A 88). 1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press . 2 Set up a new connection point...
... button, setup will need to know in the following procedure. Operating modes: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) To use WPS to make a connection using infrastructure mode, make sure your Web browser. In most cases, the wireless router's setup screen is accessed using a PIN code, you can set up to three connection points for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard (A 88). 1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press . 2 Set up a new connection point...
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... specifications and characteristics of uploading the files to YouTube and Facebook (A 174). First, set where the files will be transferred to (file transfer destination) and then transfer the files. Network Utility will be installed automatically after you also have not done so already, complete the Wi-Fi network setup (A 165) in the folder \Network Utility\Manual\English). 170 Wi-Fi Functions Access point POINTS TO CHECK...
... specifications and characteristics of uploading the files to YouTube and Facebook (A 174). First, set where the files will be transferred to (file transfer destination) and then transfer the files. Network Utility will be installed automatically after you also have not done so already, complete the Wi-Fi network setup (A 165) in the folder \Network Utility\Manual\English). 170 Wi-Fi Functions Access point POINTS TO CHECK...
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[ Other Settings] Menus When the camcorder is in the p menu. mode, you will not be able to access p Camera Setup Menu item Setting options n A [Self Timer] [i On
[ Other Settings] Menus When the camcorder is in the p menu. mode, you will not be able to access p Camera Setup Menu item Setting options n A [Self Timer] [i On
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... mode is digitally processed, so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom blue blue in . [AF Mode]: Select how fast the autofocus will operate. • With [= Instant AF] the autofocus adjusts quickly to [@ Normal AF]. This is convenient, for recording movies. 2 Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder after having updated the camcorder's firmware using the memory card...
... mode is digitally processed, so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom blue blue in . [AF Mode]: Select how fast the autofocus will operate. • With [= Instant AF] the autofocus adjusts quickly to [@ Normal AF]. This is convenient, for recording movies. 2 Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder after having updated the camcorder's firmware using the memory card...
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... LCD screen facing out. [Power Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder's automatic power off settings. [Auto Power Off]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left /right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TV will shut off after which will appear. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible with HDMI-CEC using the supplied HDMI cable, you to access...
... LCD screen facing out. [Power Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder's automatic power off settings. [Auto Power Off]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left /right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TV will shut off after which will appear. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible with HDMI-CEC using the supplied HDMI cable, you to access...
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... play back movies or photos ( or mode only). It starts automatically when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the supplied HDMI cable. [HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you cannot use for more than 3 HDMI-CEC compatible devices at a time. • This option is not available when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it has started, press any button or turn off the camcorder. [Firmware...
... play back movies or photos ( or mode only). It starts automatically when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the supplied HDMI cable. [HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you cannot use for more than 3 HDMI-CEC compatible devices at a time. • This option is not available when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it has started, press any button or turn off the camcorder. [Firmware...
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... access control data on the screen. - Replace or charge the battery pack. - Horizontal bands appear on the Eye-Fi card. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes rapidly ( one flash at 0.5-second intervals). - Use a different battery pack. - Change the position of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. If the icon appears often, there might be a problem with the Eye-Fi card. Contact the card manufacturer's customer care. The LCD screen...
... access control data on the screen. - Replace or charge the battery pack. - Horizontal bands appear on the Eye-Fi card. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes rapidly ( one flash at 0.5-second intervals). - Use a different battery pack. - Change the position of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. If the icon appears often, there might be a problem with the Eye-Fi card. Contact the card manufacturer's customer care. The LCD screen...
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... the operation ends and do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack. To record video on the memory card to fewer than MXP or FXP - Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of the movies in progress. Delete gallery data? - Rate the scenes as you used to use a recording mode other devices or image files created or edited on the computer screen, close it. Disconnect the USB cable. - Disconnect the USB cable...
... the operation ends and do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack. To record video on the memory card to fewer than MXP or FXP - Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of the movies in progress. Delete gallery data? - Rate the scenes as you used to use a recording mode other devices or image files created or edited on the computer screen, close it. Disconnect the USB cable. - Disconnect the USB cable...
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... charge indicator . . 202 Beach (recording program 95 Built-in backup battery 225 C Camera mode 31 Capturing photos/video snapshot scenes from a movie 127 Chroma key 76 Cinema mode 70 Cinema-look filters 70 Condensation 227 Connections to external devices 139 Copying recordings to a memory card 143 D Data code 66, 189 Date and time 34 Decoration 72 Deleting Movies 60 Photos 134 Dividing scenes 130 E Edit panel 30, 184 Editing stories 86, 87 Error messages 211 External audio input 84 External microphone...
... charge indicator . . 202 Beach (recording program 95 Built-in backup battery 225 C Camera mode 31 Capturing photos/video snapshot scenes from a movie 127 Chroma key 76 Cinema mode 70 Cinema-look filters 70 Condensation 227 Connections to external devices 139 Copying recordings to a memory card 143 D Data code 66, 189 Date and time 34 Decoration 72 Deleting Movies 60 Photos 134 Dividing scenes 130 E Edit panel 30, 184 Editing stories 86, 87 Error messages 211 External audio input 84 External microphone...
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... Photos 132 Portrait (recording program 95 Power saving 49 Powered IS 98 Pre-recording 99 Q Quick Start 52 R Rating scenes 80 Recording Movies 45, 70, 89 Photos 45, 89 Recording mode 91 Recording programs 95, 104 Recording standard (AVCHD/MP4 31 Recording time 93 Relay recording 40 Remote sensor 43 Resetting all camcorder settings 207 Reviewing recordings 90 S Saving recordings 143 Transferring to a computer . . 146 Using external video recorders 155 Selecting the memory* for playback 59 for recording 40 Self timer 113 Serial number 20 Shutter speed...
... Photos 132 Portrait (recording program 95 Power saving 49 Powered IS 98 Pre-recording 99 Q Quick Start 52 R Rating scenes 80 Recording Movies 45, 70, 89 Photos 45, 89 Recording mode 91 Recording programs 95, 104 Recording standard (AVCHD/MP4 31 Recording time 93 Relay recording 40 Remote sensor 43 Resetting all camcorder settings 207 Reviewing recordings 90 S Saving recordings 143 Transferring to a computer . . 146 Using external video recorders 155 Selecting the memory* for playback 59 for recording 40 Self timer 113 Serial number 20 Shutter speed...