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About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500. Please read this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in this manual...Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the models shown in the icon. • The following terms are used interchangeably with a still camera. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating ...
About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500. Please read this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in this manual...Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the models shown in the icon. • The following terms are used interchangeably with a still camera. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating ...
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... names of all available menu options and settings, refer to Operating Modes (A 31). Brackets [ ] 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 represent playback modes.
... names of all available menu options and settings, refer to Operating Modes (A 31). Brackets [ ] 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 represent playback modes.
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Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 9 Aq 1 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 71) 2 HOME (home) button (A 28) 3 U (camera/play) button (A 33) 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22) 5 USB terminal (A 138, 140, 151, 155) 6 HDMI OUT terminal (A 138, 139) 7 AV OUT terminal (A 138, 140)/ × (headphones) ...
Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 9 Aq 1 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 71) 2 HOME (home) button (A 28) 3 U (camera/play) button (A 33) 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22) 5 USB terminal (A 138, 140, 151, 155) 6 HDMI OUT terminal (A 138, 139) 7 AV OUT terminal (A 138, 140)/ × (headphones) ...
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... to record in the upper-left portion of many settings), mode (you want to Wi-Fi Functions (A 163). • [G Index Selection] - • [ Camera Mode] - ally change whether you record movies in playback mode (A 59). [Main Functions] Panel Operating modes: * * In mode, access to access the various ...index screens in mode (camcorder automatically takes care of the recording screen. For more details on how to set the camera mode, refer to offer. From the [ Camera Mode] menu, you will be able to change settings), or mode (using the cinema-look filters, you can ...
... to record in the upper-left portion of many settings), mode (you want to Wi-Fi Functions (A 163). • [G Index Selection] - • [ Camera Mode] - ally change whether you record movies in playback mode (A 59). [Main Functions] Panel Operating modes: * * In mode, access to access the various ...index screens in mode (camcorder automatically takes care of the recording screen. For more details on how to set the camera mode, refer to offer. From the [ Camera Mode] menu, you will be able to change settings), or mode (using the cinema-look filters, you can ...
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...Modes Recording When recording, the camcorder's operating mode is inside the selection bar, touch [ ]. 6 Touch the desired option and touch [X]. First, set the camera mode. 1 Press to close the menu at any menu item on the screen to bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection...desired menu. 4 Drag your finger up and down to bring it directly into the selection bar. 5 When the desired menu item is determined by the [ Camera Mode] and [ Recording Standard] menus in the HOME menu. You can touch any time. 1 Press menu. to open the HOME 2 Touch [ Other ...
...Modes Recording When recording, the camcorder's operating mode is inside the selection bar, touch [ ]. 6 Touch the desired option and touch [X]. First, set the camera mode. 1 Press to close the menu at any menu item on the screen to bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection...desired menu. 4 Drag your finger up and down to bring it directly into the selection bar. 5 When the desired menu item is determined by the [ Camera Mode] and [ Recording Standard] menus in the HOME menu. You can touch any time. 1 Press menu. to open the HOME 2 Touch [ Other ...
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... [OK]. Because Story Creator mode records in MP4, your audience with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual mode) Enjoy full access to bother with fantastic picture quality. Camera mode (AUTO mode) Operation Let the camcorder take care of most of data the movie is recorded as - namely, AVCHD or MP4. 1 Press to (Cinema...
... [OK]. Because Story Creator mode records in MP4, your audience with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual mode) Enjoy full access to bother with fantastic picture quality. Camera mode (AUTO mode) Operation Let the camcorder take care of most of data the movie is recorded as - namely, AVCHD or MP4. 1 Press to (Cinema...
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NOTES • You can press T when the camcorder is off to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. Preparations 33 Viewing photos (A 132). You can adjust the video quality using the r > [Recording Mode] setting. • Some portable ... in playback mode. NOTES • -/, When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for recording. Playback mode Operation Playing back movies (A 54). Playback Press the camera/play back MP4 movies recorded with this camcorder.
NOTES • You can press T when the camcorder is off to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. Preparations 33 Viewing photos (A 132). You can adjust the video quality using the r > [Recording Mode] setting. • Some portable ... in playback mode. NOTES • -/, When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for recording. Playback mode Operation Playing back movies (A 54). Playback Press the camera/play back MP4 movies recorded with this camcorder.
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2 Press . To change the recording standard, refer to Recording (A 31). 3 Set the camcorder to mode. [ Camera Mode] > [N] > [OK] To record video Press Y to begin recording. • Press Y again to time while the scene is being recorded. • You can record photos ...
2 Press . To change the recording standard, refer to Recording (A 31). 3 Set the camcorder to mode. [ Camera Mode] > [N] > [OK] To record video Press Y to begin recording. • Press Y again to time while the scene is being recorded. • You can record photos ...
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For AVCHD movies, the data code includes date/time of recording. For MP4 movies, the data code is touched, regardless of the selected option. 66 Video Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Select the information to be displayed. [ Other Settings] > [y] or [ ] > [Data Code] > Desired option > [X] NOTES • The data code will appear when the screen is the date of recording, information about the camera setup, etc. Onscreen Displays and Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code. You can choose the information to be displayed.
For AVCHD movies, the data code includes date/time of recording. For MP4 movies, the data code is touched, regardless of the selected option. 66 Video Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Select the information to be displayed. [ Other Settings] > [y] or [ ] > [Data Code] > Desired option > [X] NOTES • The data code will appear when the screen is the date of recording, information about the camera setup, etc. Onscreen Displays and Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code. You can choose the information to be displayed.
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... frame rate and several other than [Cinema Standard], you can change the effect level with a distinctive appearance. Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Set the camcorder to mode. [Camera Mode] > [ ] > [OK] 3 Select the desired cinema-look filter. [FILTER 1] > Desired cinema-look filter* > [OK] * When you select a cinema-look filter other picture-related settings to...
... frame rate and several other than [Cinema Standard], you can change the effect level with a distinctive appearance. Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Set the camcorder to mode. [Camera Mode] > [ ] > [OK] 3 Select the desired cinema-look filter. [FILTER 1] > Desired cinema-look filter* > [OK] * When you select a cinema-look filter other picture-related settings to...
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... decorate scenes during playback or when converting them . A 157). 72 Video The supplied stylus pen will be red. You can decorate scenes as if a camera shutter had released. * When the recording program is set to [š SCN: Underwater], the visual progress bar will deactivate the video snapshot mode. Decoration: Adding...
... decorate scenes during playback or when converting them . A 157). 72 Video The supplied stylus pen will be red. You can decorate scenes as if a camera shutter had released. * When the recording program is set to [š SCN: Underwater], the visual progress bar will deactivate the video snapshot mode. Decoration: Adding...
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... (A 95). Video 89 For example, by using an Eye-Fi card. 2 Press . The procedure is set to your preference. Operating modes: 1 Press P to mode. [ Camera Mode] > [n] > [OK] ᕃ ᕄ 4 Record movies and photos. Even in memory. To change the recording standard, refer to Recording (A 31). 3 Set the camcorder to turn...
... (A 95). Video 89 For example, by using an Eye-Fi card. 2 Press . The procedure is set to your preference. Operating modes: 1 Press P to mode. [ Camera Mode] > [n] > [OK] ᕃ ᕄ 4 Record movies and photos. Even in memory. To change the recording standard, refer to Recording (A 31). 3 Set the camcorder to turn...
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...: Surface] recording program. - In addition, water absorbs red light, which causes objects to focus manually (A 108) • [š SCN: Underwater]/[Ÿ SCN: Surface]: - To avoid camera blur (blur due to focus on the LCD screen will appear on the camcorder while moving ) we recommend using a tripod. - - This will not be effective...
...: Surface] recording program. - In addition, water absorbs red light, which causes objects to focus manually (A 108) • [š SCN: Underwater]/[Ÿ SCN: Surface]: - To avoid camera blur (blur due to focus on the LCD screen will appear on the camcorder while moving ) we recommend using a tripod. - - This will not be effective...
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...Standard] [n] [k [H High] (manual): 70 Automatic] [h Normal] [h Normal] [ Music] [n] [k [L Low ] [ê [î Wide] (manual): 70 Automatic] Boost HF+LF Range] [ Speech] [n] [k [H High] (manual): 86 Automatic] [é Boost MF Range] [í Monaural] [ Forest [n] [k [H High] and Birds] (manual... Off]. • [ Custom Setting] is not available in mode. • After setting [ Audio Scene] to [ Custom Setting], if the camera mode is attached to [ Standard]. Level] [Microphone [Auto Wind Attenuator] Screen] [Built-in Mic [Built-in the following cases: - NOTES ...
...Standard] [n] [k [H High] (manual): 70 Automatic] [h Normal] [h Normal] [ Music] [n] [k [L Low ] [ê [î Wide] (manual): 70 Automatic] Boost HF+LF Range] [ Speech] [n] [k [H High] (manual): 86 Automatic] [é Boost MF Range] [í Monaural] [ Forest [n] [k [H High] and Birds] (manual... Off]. • [ Custom Setting] is not available in mode. • After setting [ Audio Scene] to [ Custom Setting], if the camera mode is attached to [ Standard]. Level] [Microphone [Auto Wind Attenuator] Screen] [Built-in Mic [Built-in the following cases: - NOTES ...
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... the transfer destination. - If you transfer AVCHD movies, the destination folder will automatically be added to delete before transferring files, make the same change the camera mode. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - IMPORTANT • Do not open the memory card slot cover during wireless transfer...
... the transfer destination. - If you transfer AVCHD movies, the destination folder will automatically be added to delete before transferring files, make the same change the camera mode. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - IMPORTANT • Do not open the memory card slot cover during wireless transfer...
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z z 103 [Ò Decoration] [Ó Pens and Stamps], [× Animated Stamps], z z z 72 [Ø Captions]2 [Ü] (image mix): Toggle on or off in other camera modes. 2 Some options are available only when recording a story using Story Creator. z z 109 [ Audio Scene] [ Standard], [ Music], [ Speech], [ Forest and Birds], [ Noise Suppression] z z z 114 [ Custom ...
z z 103 [Ò Decoration] [Ó Pens and Stamps], [× Animated Stamps], z z z 72 [Ø Captions]2 [Ü] (image mix): Toggle on or off in other camera modes. 2 Some options are available only when recording a story using Story Creator. z z 109 [ Audio Scene] [ Standard], [ Music], [ Speech], [ Forest and Birds], [ Noise Suppression] z z z 114 [ Custom ...
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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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...screen. The larger the subject appears on the screen, the louder the sound will appear on or off [j Off], [% Date], [& Time]*, [' Date and Time]*, [( Camera Data]* zz - [j Off], [k Dissolve], [l Slide Image] - z 136 [+ 4:3 TV], [, Wide TV] zz - * Option available only for AVCHD movies. [...Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene or photo was recorded. [( Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the scene or photo. s / Playback Setup Menu item [Select Music]* [External ...
...screen. The larger the subject appears on the screen, the louder the sound will appear on or off [j Off], [% Date], [& Time]*, [' Date and Time]*, [( Camera Data]* zz - [j Off], [k Dissolve], [l Slide Image] - z 136 [+ 4:3 TV], [, Wide TV] zz - * Option available only for AVCHD movies. [...Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene or photo was recorded. [( Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the scene or photo. s / Playback Setup Menu item [Select Music]* [External ...
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Specifications VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 - Dolby Digital 5.1ch* MP4 Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio compression: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch) * Only when using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone. .... SP mode: 2 hr. 20 min. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder's image data at the time of shooting is a standard for Camera File system), compatible with the [PF24], [PF30] frame rate are approximate figures. MP4 movies: 9 Mbps: 1 hr. 55 min. 4 Mbps: 4 hr. 10 min. System • Recording...
Specifications VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 - Dolby Digital 5.1ch* MP4 Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio compression: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch) * Only when using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone. .... SP mode: 2 hr. 20 min. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder's image data at the time of shooting is a standard for Camera File system), compatible with the [PF24], [PF30] frame rate are approximate figures. MP4 movies: 9 Mbps: 1 hr. 55 min. 4 Mbps: 4 hr. 10 min. System • Recording...
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..., 140 B Background music 82 Battery pack Battery information . . . .196, 202 Charging 21 Remaining 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...
..., 140 B Background music 82 Battery pack Battery information . . . .196, 202 Charging 21 Remaining 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...