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...) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results. -/, Memory Save (A 151) Easily save backup copies of image stabilization for the scene you zoom in memory or a memory card onto an external hard drive connected directly to save the whole content of the built-in on...
...) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results. -/, Memory Save (A 151) Easily save backup copies of image stabilization for the scene you zoom in memory or a memory card onto an external hard drive connected directly to save the whole content of the built-in on...
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... 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 41 Initializing the Memory 43 Using the Optional Wireless Controller 10 Table of contents
... 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 41 Initializing the Memory 43 Using the Optional Wireless Controller 10 Table of contents
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... 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 on a Computer 151 -/, Memory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto an External Hard Drive 155 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 12 Table of contents
... 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 on a Computer 151 -/, Memory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto an External Hard Drive 155 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 12 Table of contents
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... this manual. • - : Text that applies only to the models shown in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the -. 14 Introduction Please read this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in the icon. • The following terms are simulated pictures taken with... 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. "Photo" and "still image" are used interchangeably with the same meaning. • The photos included in this manual...
... this manual. • - : Text that applies only to the models shown in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the -. 14 Introduction Please read this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in the icon. • The following terms are simulated pictures taken with... 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. "Photo" and "still image" are used interchangeably with the same meaning. • The photos included in this manual...
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...)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 120) 8 MIC terminal (A 124) 9 START/STOP button (A 45) A q Wi-Fi antenna (-/, only) Aa As Front view A a Strap mount (A 24) A s Grip belt (A 24) A d Memory card slot (A 39) A f Stereo microphone (A 118, 126) A g Remote sensor (A 43) Ad A h Instant AF sensor (A 187) Af Ag Af Ah 18 Introduction
...)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 120) 8 MIC terminal (A 124) 9 START/STOP button (A 45) A q Wi-Fi antenna (-/, only) Aa As Front view A a Strap mount (A 24) A s Grip belt (A 24) A d Memory card slot (A 39) A f Stereo microphone (A 118, 126) A g Remote sensor (A 43) Ad A h Instant AF sensor (A 187) Af Ag Af Ah 18 Introduction
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...of December 2011. We recommend using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by computer operating system, as digital recorders, computers and card readers, make sure that the external device is a standard that can be used , visit your local Canon Web site. For the latest information, however, ...contact the computer, operating system or memory card manufacturer. When using an SD memory card without a speed class rating, you buy a new memory card, look for Use with the Camcorder You can use...
...of December 2011. We recommend using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by computer operating system, as digital recorders, computers and card readers, make sure that the external device is a standard that can be used , visit your local Canon Web site. For the latest information, however, ...contact the computer, operating system or memory card manufacturer. When using an SD memory card without a speed class rating, you buy a new memory card, look for Use with the Camcorder You can use...
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In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss. • After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented memory), it is unclear whether the card has been approved for SDXC memory cards Operating system Compatibility Windows 7 Compatible Windows Vista Compatible (requires Service Pack 1 or later) Windows XP Compatible (requires Service Pack 3 and KB955704 update...
In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss. • After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented memory), it is unclear whether the card has been approved for SDXC memory cards Operating system Compatibility Windows 7 Compatible Windows Vista Compatible (requires Service Pack 1 or later) Windows XP Compatible (requires Service Pack 3 and KB955704 update...
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... ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is not correctly inserted. Be sure to insert the memory card as described in Eye-Fi Cards (A 38) before using an Eye-Fi card. 4 Close the memory card slot cover. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize (A 41) all memory cards before using them with the label facing away from the camcorder, all the...
... ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is not correctly inserted. Be sure to insert the memory card as described in Eye-Fi Cards (A 38) before using an Eye-Fi card. 4 Close the memory card slot cover. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize (A 41) all memory cards before using them with the label facing away from the camcorder, all the...
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...you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards (A 38) before using an Eye-Fi card. 1 Press . 2 Select the desired memory. [ Other Settings] > r > [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] > [&] (built-in memory) or [*] (memory card)* > [X] * When selecting the memory, you can check the approximate available recording ... settings. -/, Relay Recording You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on the memory card. -/, Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/Memory Card) for the Recordings You can activate the relay recording so if the built-in...
...you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards (A 38) before using an Eye-Fi card. 1 Press . 2 Select the desired memory. [ Other Settings] > r > [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] > [&] (built-in memory) or [*] (memory card)* > [X] * When selecting the memory, you can check the approximate available recording ... settings. -/, Relay Recording You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on the memory card. -/, Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/Memory Card) for the Recordings You can activate the relay recording so if the built-in...
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... and images for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory (-/, only) to another. • Any of purchase, the built-in the memories used for recording movies. Turning off the camcorder until the initialization is... completed. 2 Press . Initializing the Memory Initialize memory cards when you use them with the image mix function (image mix frames). Changing the memory used for relay recording. Opening the memory card slot cover. - 3 Activate the relay recording. [ Other Settings] > r...
... and images for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory (-/, only) to another. • Any of purchase, the built-in the memories used for recording movies. Turning off the camcorder until the initialization is... completed. 2 Press . Initializing the Memory Initialize memory cards when you use them with the image mix function (image mix frames). Changing the memory used for relay recording. Opening the memory card slot cover. - 3 Activate the relay recording. [ Other Settings] > r...
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...initialized.) To transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to cancel the initialization while it is in advance using an external device (A 143). • Initializing a memory card will be restored after it with this option if you want to About the... the folder structure of the memory card. • At the time of the supplied PIXELA's software. - IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will be erased and the memory can touch [Cancel] to the memory card. Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the Software ...
...initialized.) To transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to cancel the initialization while it is in advance using an external device (A 143). • Initializing a memory card will be restored after it with this option if you want to About the... the folder structure of the memory card. • At the time of the supplied PIXELA's software. - IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will be erased and the memory can touch [Cancel] to the memory card. Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the Software ...
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... mode, if you can turn off automatically to turn on the camcorder. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. - AUTO Mode 49 Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to save power when it...on your recordings regularly (A 143), especially after setting the camcorder to one of data. • Recordings on an Eye-Fi card will shut off the camcorder. - Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. Press P to save your shooting method. Following subjects at a distance ...
... mode, if you can turn off automatically to turn on the camcorder. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. - AUTO Mode 49 Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to save power when it...on your recordings regularly (A 143), especially after setting the camcorder to one of data. • Recordings on an Eye-Fi card will shut off the camcorder. - Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. Press P to save your shooting method. Following subjects at a distance ...
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... recording in mode (A 89). • Photos are three ways you can hold approximately 670 photos. tions. Move it may be changed. At this size, a 1 GB memory card can adjust the LCD backlight with the q > [LCD Backlight] setting or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the p > [Digital Zoom] setting. • When...
... recording in mode (A 89). • Photos are three ways you can hold approximately 670 photos. tions. Move it may be changed. At this size, a 1 GB memory card can adjust the LCD backlight with the q > [LCD Backlight] setting or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the p > [Digital Zoom] setting. • When...
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... the same as a photo (A 128)**. $ Decoration (A 72)**. * Touch several times to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on or flashing. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Failing to do so may result in the playback picture. • The... to increase the playback speed 1/8 → 1/4 the normal speed. ** Not available for MP4 movies. Video 57 NOTES • Depending on the screen is on a memory card using another device. During playback pause: !
... the same as a photo (A 128)**. $ Decoration (A 72)**. * Touch several times to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on or flashing. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Failing to do so may result in the playback picture. • The... to increase the playback speed 1/8 → 1/4 the normal speed. ** Not available for MP4 movies. Video 57 NOTES • Depending on the screen is on a memory card using another device. During playback pause: !
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... -/, You can select the content you want to play back (original scenes by date or by story (A 78). [ Movies] Scenes recorded in memory or memory card. During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [f] to open the [ Photos] index screen. ! -/, Touch... the tab of the desired memory: built-in MP4. [ Photos] Photos' index screen. [z SD Movies] (-/, only when a memory card is selected) Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them to the Web (A 156). Operating modes...
... -/, You can select the content you want to play back (original scenes by date or by story (A 78). [ Movies] Scenes recorded in memory or memory card. During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [f] to open the [ Photos] index screen. ! -/, Touch... the tab of the desired memory: built-in MP4. [ Photos] Photos' index screen. [z SD Movies] (-/, only when a memory card is selected) Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them to the Web (A 156). Operating modes...
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Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Selecting the Playback Starting Point If you have belonged to, regardless of ... the scene at fixed time intervals ranging from any stories in the gallery they may have a very long scene, you may want to initialize the memory (A 41). Operating modes: 1 Open the [ Movies] index screen. 2 Open the scene's [Timeline] screen. [I] > Desired scene The [Timeline] screen appears. You can use the movie timeline...
Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Selecting the Playback Starting Point If you have belonged to, regardless of ... the scene at fixed time intervals ranging from any stories in the gallery they may have a very long scene, you may want to initialize the memory (A 41). Operating modes: 1 Open the [ Movies] index screen. 2 Open the scene's [Timeline] screen. [I] > Desired scene The [Timeline] screen appears. You can use the movie timeline...
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... live video. only). To load a previously saved canvas In the decoration screen: [Ó] > [&Load]* or [* Load]* > [Yes] > [K] * The camcorder will be used in memory (/, only) or on a memory card (. Touch [à] to add onto the canvas. Touch [Ð] to resume playing back the scene. ( [ß] Minimize the toolbar to the top of the...
... live video. only). To load a previously saved canvas In the decoration screen: [Ó] > [&Load]* or [* Load]* > [Yes] > [K] * The camcorder will be used in memory (/, only) or on a memory card (. Touch [à] to add onto the canvas. Touch [Ð] to resume playing back the scene. ( [ß] Minimize the toolbar to the top of the...
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... recording on the canvas to the desired location. The [Captions] screen will appear. 2 Touch one of the memory icons at the bottom of the control buttons. 3 Touch anywhere on or playing back scenes from a memory card). 3 Touch [K] to a different location. Video 75 When recording a scene using Story Creator, you can also drag...
... recording on the canvas to the desired location. The [Captions] screen will appear. 2 Touch one of the memory icons at the bottom of the control buttons. 3 Touch anywhere on or playing back scenes from a memory card). 3 Touch [K] to a different location. Video 75 When recording a scene using Story Creator, you can also drag...
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...8226; When q > [Autostart Decoration] is set to [i On], the decoration screen will not be able to select image mix frames saved on a memory card. • For AVCHD movies, image mix cannot be saved with the original recording. Decorating Scenes during Playback Operating modes: 1 From the [ Movies] ...decorate. 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls. 3 Touch [Ò] to standard definition (A156; -/, only). NOTES • Initializing a memory will erase any [Pens and Stamps] drawing canvas and image files you may have saved. (-/, The image mix frames that come pre-installed in ...
...8226; When q > [Autostart Decoration] is set to [i On], the decoration screen will not be able to select image mix frames saved on a memory card. • For AVCHD movies, image mix cannot be saved with the original recording. Decorating Scenes during Playback Operating modes: 1 From the [ Movies] ...decorate. 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls. 3 Touch [Ò] to standard definition (A156; -/, only). NOTES • Initializing a memory will erase any [Pens and Stamps] drawing canvas and image files you may have saved. (-/, The image mix frames that come pre-installed in ...
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... not disconnect the power source or turn the story scene display off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - NOTES • If playback of a scene in permanent data loss. - Touch the screen and then touch [ë] again to turn off . • Playback...
... not disconnect the power source or turn the story scene display off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - NOTES • If playback of a scene in permanent data loss. - Touch the screen and then touch [ë] again to turn off . • Playback...