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...-level RF exposures have not found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to stop operation of the device. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between...exempt RSS standard(s). Do not make any biological effects. There is no known adverse health effects. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found any changes...
...-level RF exposures have not found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to stop operation of the device. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between...exempt RSS standard(s). Do not make any biological effects. There is no known adverse health effects. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found any changes...
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REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF M52 and VIXIA HF M50 are in any heat sources such as of January 2012) with the radio signal regulations of time. 11 Refer all servicing to qualified service ... or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA Model ID0008: VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all...
REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF M52 and VIXIA HF M50 are in any heat sources such as of January 2012) with the radio signal regulations of time. 11 Refer all servicing to qualified service ... or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA Model ID0008: VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all...
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...are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER ...personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in the United States and other countries. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Apple...
...are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER ...personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in the United States and other countries. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Apple...
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... in all their splendor. AVCHD and MP4 Recording (A 31) Record movies in AVCHD and play them back on an HDTV in your camcorder from your camcorder to mobile devices. 6 Alternatively, record movies in your home network using the supplied software Network Utility (A 170). Exciting Features and New... Functions -/, Wi-Fi Functions (A 163) Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi functions by making your camcorder an active part of the built-in the scene during playback. Cinema-Look Filters (A 70) Use professional cinema-look filters to your home ...
... in all their splendor. AVCHD and MP4 Recording (A 31) Record movies in AVCHD and play them back on an HDTV in your camcorder from your camcorder to mobile devices. 6 Alternatively, record movies in your home network using the supplied software Network Utility (A 170). Exciting Features and New... Functions -/, Wi-Fi Functions (A 163) Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi functions by making your camcorder an active part of the built-in the scene during playback. Cinema-Look Filters (A 70) Use professional cinema-look filters to your home ...
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...recordings every time without worrying about settings. Powered IS (A 98) will produce stable shots when you shoot video while walking. Face Detection (A 100) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for a computer, this is a very convenient way to save the whole content ... Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to shoot. Intelligent IS (A 49) selects the type of image stabilization for camcorder shake when you zoom in memory or a memory card onto an external hard drive connected directly to the...
...recordings every time without worrying about settings. Powered IS (A 98) will produce stable shots when you shoot video while walking. Face Detection (A 100) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for a computer, this is a very convenient way to save the whole content ... Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to shoot. Intelligent IS (A 49) selects the type of image stabilization for camcorder shake when you zoom in memory or a memory card onto an external hard drive connected directly to the...
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... discs from your recordings. Upload your AVCHD movies* (A 156) or MP4 movies (A 162) to your computer (A 148). Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (A 142) Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (A 160) to wirelessly upload recordings to the Web.
... discs from your recordings. Upload your AVCHD movies* (A 156) or MP4 movies (A 162) to your computer (A 148). Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (A 142) Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (A 160) to wirelessly upload recordings to the Web.
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... your videos with friends and family. Upload your recordings wirelessly to YouTube and Facebook (A 174) to share your recordings (A 175). -/, Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the...
... your videos with friends and family. Upload your recordings wirelessly to YouTube and Facebook (A 174) to share your recordings (A 175). -/, Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the...
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... Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 26 Adjusting the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 Using the Touch Screen 28 Using the Menus 31 Operating Modes 34 First Time Settings 34 Setting the Date and Time 35 ...Changing the Language 36 Changing the Time Zone 37 Using a Memory Card 37 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 39 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 40 -/, Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/ Memory Card) for the Recordings 40 -/, Relay Recording ...
... Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 26 Adjusting the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 Using the Touch Screen 28 Using the Menus 31 Operating Modes 34 First Time Settings 34 Setting the Date and Time 35 ...Changing the Language 36 Changing the Time Zone 37 Using a Memory Card 37 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 39 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 40 -/, Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/ Memory Card) for the Recordings 40 -/, Relay Recording ...
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... 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 and Sharing Your Recordings 143 -/, Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory Card 146 Saving Recordings...
... 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 and Sharing Your Recordings 143 -/, Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory Card 146 Saving Recordings...
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... Icons and Displays 203 Trouble? 203 Troubleshooting 211 List of Messages 222 Do's and Don'ts 222 Handling Precautions 227 Maintenance/Others 228 Using the Camcorder Abroad 229 General Information 229 Accessories 230 Optional Accessories 236 Specifications 240 Index Table of contents 13
... Icons and Displays 203 Trouble? 203 Troubleshooting 211 List of Messages 222 Do's and Don'ts 222 Handling Precautions 227 Maintenance/Others 228 Using the Camcorder Abroad 229 General Information 229 Accessories 230 Optional Accessories 236 Specifications 240 Index Table of contents 13
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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...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. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to pause the recording. Please read this manual: When not specified as "...
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...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. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to pause the recording. Please read this manual: When not specified as "...
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... The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (A 182). For a detailed explanation on the camcorder are indicated within a "button" frame. For a concise summary of physical buttons and switches on how to use the menus, refer to...three icons represent the recording standard, and the last two represent playback modes. The operating mode icons are used to abbreviate menu selections. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. For example Y. Movies: In record pause mode, press Y. The countdown appears on the screen. ...
... The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (A 182). For a detailed explanation on the camcorder are indicated within a "button" frame. For a concise summary of physical buttons and switches on how to use the menus, refer to...three icons represent the recording standard, and the last two represent playback modes. The operating mode icons are used to abbreviate menu selections. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. For example Y. Movies: In record pause mode, press Y. The countdown appears on the screen. ...
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-718 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S HDMI CableW XQuick Guide XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide** * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. ** -/, only. Stylus PenW 16 Introduction
Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-718 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S HDMI CableW XQuick Guide XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide** * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. ** -/, only. Stylus PenW 16 Introduction
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...files that can be used with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this Startup Guide for the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, which allows you can use as background music during playback. and upload MP4 ...version instruction manual of the software (on CD players. - This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM. ies and photos, create video podcasts, make photo albums, and more. The following components. - Use Transfer Utility for managing, ...
...files that can be used with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this Startup Guide for the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, which allows you can use as background music during playback. and upload MP4 ...version instruction manual of the software (on CD players. - This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM. ies and photos, create video podcasts, make photo albums, and more. The following components. - Use Transfer Utility for managing, ...
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... the battery pack softly into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 231). 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. For Asia only: Connect ...the power cord to help you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to...
... the battery pack softly into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 231). 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. For Asia only: Connect ...the power cord to help you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to...
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...) indicator will turn on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. 22 Preparations To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes...IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. The...
...) indicator will turn on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. 22 Preparations To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes...IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. The...
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...then use , or the day 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 be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. If either the... ambient temperature or the battery pack's temperature is outside the range of use the camcorder until the battery pack is recyclable. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to...
...then use , or the day 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 be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. If either the... ambient temperature or the battery pack's temperature is outside the range of use the camcorder until the battery pack is recyclable. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to...
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Adjust the grip belt so that you can attach the supplied stylus pen to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to the grip belt. You can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y button with your thumb. To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder. ᕃ 24 Preparations ᕄ ᕆ ᕅ Preparing the Accessories Grip Belt and Straps Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can attach the supplied stylus pen to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to the grip belt. You can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y button with your thumb. To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder. ᕃ 24 Preparations ᕄ ᕆ ᕅ Preparing the Accessories Grip Belt and Straps Fasten the grip belt.
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You can also attach the wrist strap to use both for extra convenience and protection. Preparations 25 To attach an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to the rear bracket on the grip belt to the strap mount on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten. To attach 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.
You can also attach the wrist strap to use both for extra convenience and protection. Preparations 25 To attach an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to the rear bracket on the grip belt to the strap mount on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten. To attach 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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... [LCD Backlight] settings. Less than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful to allow the camcorder to include yourself in the picture when recording with more than 0.01% of the touch screen, refer to [H Bright]. 26 Preparations This has no...
... [LCD Backlight] settings. Less than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful to allow the camcorder to include yourself in the picture when recording with more than 0.01% of the touch screen, refer to [H Bright]. 26 Preparations This has no...