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...installation. Some studies have not found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to stop operation of the device. Canon U.S.A., Inc. If this device must accept any health problems are associated with using low-power wireless devices. Model ID0008 (including...516)328-5600 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. This transmitter must accept any other antenna or transmitter. This...
...installation. Some studies have not found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to stop operation of the device. Canon U.S.A., Inc. If this device must accept any health problems are associated with using low-power wireless devices. Model ID0008 (including...516)328-5600 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. This transmitter must accept any other antenna or transmitter. This...
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...by the manufacturer. 10 Unplug this instruction manual. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA Model ID0008: VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 4 REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF M52 and VIXIA HF M50 are in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is located on the back ...operate normally, or has been dropped. 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 servicing to...
...by the manufacturer. 10 Unplug this instruction manual. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA Model ID0008: VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 4 REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF M52 and VIXIA HF M50 are in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is located on the back ...operate normally, or has been dropped. 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 servicing to...
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...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. • DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service... or implied for any other use for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of the Digital Living Network Alliance. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or...
...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. • DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service... or implied for any other use for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of the Digital Living Network Alliance. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or...
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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 microphone by conveniently accessing Wi-Fi hotspots to upload your videos wherever you may be. • You can... play them back on an HDTV in your camcorder from your camcorder to YouTube and Facebook (A 174). • You can save your recordings wirelessly to a computer in your surroundings. You can also send your recordings wirelessly...
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 microphone by conveniently accessing Wi-Fi hotspots to upload your videos wherever you may be. • You can... play them back on an HDTV in your camcorder from your camcorder to YouTube and Facebook (A 174). • You can save your recordings wirelessly to a computer in your surroundings. You can also send your recordings wirelessly...
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...(A 98) compensates for the recording situation. 7 You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Face Detection (A 100) 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 camcorder shake when you zoom in memory or a memory card onto an external hard drive connected directly to the camcorder. Powered IS (A 98) will produce stable shots when you shoot video while ...
...(A 98) compensates for the recording situation. 7 You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Face Detection (A 100) 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 camcorder shake when you zoom in memory or a memory card onto an external hard drive connected directly to the camcorder. Powered IS (A 98) will produce stable shots when you shoot video while ...
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...). AVCHD High Definition MPEG-2 Standard Definition Upload AVCHD movies to your computer or a video sharing Web site. 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 your computer. -/, You can also create discs from...
...). AVCHD High Definition MPEG-2 Standard Definition Upload AVCHD movies to your computer or a video sharing Web site. 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 your computer. -/, You can also create discs from...
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... to be near your home network, you do not need to an access point (A 165). -/, Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the camcorder to share your videos with friends and family. Wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled iOS device like an iPhone to upload...
... to be near your home network, you do not need to an access point (A 165). -/, Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the camcorder to share your videos with friends and family. Wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled iOS device like an iPhone to upload...
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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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... until you press again to Troubleshooting (A 203). "Photo" and "still image" are used in this Manual Thank 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 are used interchangeably with a still camera. Conventions...
... until you press again to Troubleshooting (A 203). "Photo" and "still image" are used in this Manual Thank 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 are used interchangeably with a still camera. Conventions...
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... recording after a 10-second countdown. For a concise summary of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are divided into three groups: the first three icons represent the camera mode, the second three icons represent the recording standard, and the last two ...
... recording after a 10-second countdown. For a concise summary of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are divided into three groups: the first three icons represent the camera mode, the second three icons represent the recording standard, and the last two ...
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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 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.
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... background music during playback. and upload MP4 movies to a computer. - . These music files are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA CD-ROM - -/, You can be available in all countries/regions. This service may not be ...camcorder (this Startup Guide for managing, editing, and playing back AVCHD movies, and Network Utility when transferring recordings wirelessly to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY**, YouTube and Facebook. An Internet connection is required for PIXELA's software is an online service that can use VideoBrowser for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA...
... background music during playback. and upload MP4 movies to a computer. - . These music files are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA CD-ROM - -/, You can be available in all countries/regions. This service may not be ...camcorder (this Startup Guide for managing, editing, and playing back AVCHD movies, and Network Utility when transferring recordings wirelessly to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY**, YouTube and Facebook. An Internet connection is required for PIXELA's software is an online service that can use VideoBrowser for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA...
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...times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord 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 the battery attachment ...
...times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord 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 the battery attachment ...
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... Slide d in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to Troubleshooting (A 207). BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off . ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator • If the... on in red (battery pack charging). After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will turn off the camcorder. 4 Charging will start when the camcorder is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. 22 Preparations After pressing P to turn on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go ...
... Slide d in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to Troubleshooting (A 207). BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off . ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator • If the... on in red (battery pack charging). After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will turn off the camcorder. 4 Charging will start when the camcorder is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. 22 Preparations After pressing P to turn on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go ...
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... and 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 recycle this battery. Doing so will...that powers the product is completely exhausted. 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. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on how to discharge...
... and 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 recycle this battery. Doing so will...that powers the product is completely exhausted. 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. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on how to discharge...
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You can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y button with your thumb. 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 first from the handgrip and finally to the grip belt. 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 from the front bracket on the camcorder. ᕃ 24 Preparations ᕄ ᕆ ᕅ
You can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y button with your thumb. 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 first from the handgrip and finally to the grip belt. 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 from the front bracket on the camcorder. ᕃ 24 Preparations ᕄ ᕆ ᕅ
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Preparations 25 You can also attach the wrist strap to use both for extra convenience and protection. 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.
Preparations 25 You can also attach the wrist strap to use both for extra convenience and protection. 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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... image and does not constitute a malfunction. • For details about how to Handling Precautions (A 222), Cleaning (A 227). • You 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 take care of the pixels may occasionally...
... image and does not constitute a malfunction. • For details about how to Handling Precautions (A 222), Cleaning (A 227). • You 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 take care of the pixels may occasionally...