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... accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. There is required to comply with any changes or modifications to comply with ...This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies with using low-power wireless devices. These limits are ...power wireless devices emit low levels of the equipment. Many studies of the device. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The available scientific evidence does not show that some biological effects might...
... accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. There is required to comply with any changes or modifications to comply with ...This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies with using low-power wireless devices. These limits are ...power wireless devices emit low levels of the equipment. Many studies of the device. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The available scientific evidence does not show that some biological effects might...
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... of January 2012) with the contacts listed on the bottom. 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 rain or moisture, does not operate... all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any way, such as of this instruction manual.
... of January 2012) with the contacts listed on the bottom. 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 rain or moisture, does not operate... all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any way, such as of this instruction manual.
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...States and/or other countries. • App Store, iPhone, iTunes, Mac OS and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the ... • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other use for MPEG-4 standard. 5 No license is ...
...States and/or other countries. • App Store, iPhone, iTunes, Mac OS and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the ... • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other use for MPEG-4 standard. 5 No license is ...
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Table of contents Introduction 6 Exciting Features and New Functions 14 About this Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery ...
Table of contents Introduction 6 Exciting Features and New Functions 14 About this Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery ...
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... Background Music 86 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 87 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 87 Changing a Story's Title 89 Advanced Functions 89 Recording in Manual Mode 91 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 94 Selecting the Frame Rate 95 Special Scene Recording Programs 98 Advanced Image Stabilization 98 Powered IS...
... Background Music 86 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 87 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 87 Changing a Story's Title 89 Advanced Functions 89 Recording in Manual Mode 91 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 94 Selecting the Frame Rate 95 Special Scene Recording Programs 98 Advanced Image Stabilization 98 Powered IS...
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102 Touch & Track 103 Faders 104 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 106 Manual Exposure Adjustment 107 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 108 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 ...
102 Touch & Track 103 Faders 104 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 106 Manual Exposure Adjustment 107 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 108 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 ...
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... taken with a still camera. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to pause the recording. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. ... 14 Introduction Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to both. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500.
... taken with a still camera. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to pause the recording. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. ... 14 Introduction Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to both. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500.
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...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 to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY**, YouTube and Facebook. These music files are supplied with the camcorder: ...for PIXELA's software is required for installation. - The full-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. Image files that allows you can use VideoBrowser for saving ...
...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 to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY**, YouTube and Facebook. These music files are supplied with the camcorder: ...for PIXELA's software is required for installation. - The full-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. Image files that allows you can use VideoBrowser for saving ...
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... look and use cinema-look amazing when played back on recording (A 45). Because Story Creator mode records in AVCHD, your audience with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual mode) Enjoy full access to (Cinema mode) create unique movies (A 70). Recording standard Control button v é Operation Movies are recorded in AVCHD using Story Creator...
... look and use cinema-look amazing when played back on recording (A 45). Because Story Creator mode records in AVCHD, your audience with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual mode) Enjoy full access to (Cinema mode) create unique movies (A 70). Recording standard Control button v é Operation Movies are recorded in AVCHD using Story Creator...
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... functions like zoom and Quick Start. AUTO Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in mode, and how to Recording in Manual Mode (A 89).
... functions like zoom and Quick Start. AUTO Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in mode, and how to Recording in Manual Mode (A 89).
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... • About the power saving mode: If q > [Power Saving Mode] > [Auto Power Off] is set the image stabilization manually (A 98). AUTO Mode 49 Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. In and modes, you are within the range of data...
... • About the power saving mode: If q > [Power Saving Mode] > [Auto Power Off] is set the image stabilization manually (A 98). AUTO Mode 49 Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. In and modes, you are within the range of data...
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...; Please read the IMPORTANT section (A 49) before using Special Scene recording programs (A 95). Video 89 You can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to mode. [ Camera Mode] > [n] > [OK] ᕃ ᕄ 4... camcorder to your preference. The procedure is set to mode, you with the settings. Even in mode (A 45). Advanced Functions Recording in Manual Mode When the camcorder is the same as in this mode, though, the camcorder can help you can select the memory that will be ...
...; Please read the IMPORTANT section (A 49) before using Special Scene recording programs (A 95). Video 89 You can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to mode. [ Camera Mode] > [n] > [OK] ᕃ ᕄ 4... camcorder to your preference. The procedure is set to mode, you with the settings. Even in mode (A 45). Advanced Functions Recording in Manual Mode When the camcorder is the same as in this mode, though, the camcorder can help you can select the memory that will be ...
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... down. See Specifications (A 238) for making recordings while the camcorder is ever-changing, depending on the screen. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [Š SCN: Fireworks]: - To avoid camera blur (blur due to the camcorder moving the zoom lever toward S to the camcorder,... If the camcorder becomes too hot, it in the optional WP-V4 Waterproof Case. - In addition, water absorbs red light, which causes objects to focus manually (A 108) • [š SCN: Underwater]/[Ÿ SCN: Surface]: - will appear on the LCD screen will not affect the recording. - - ...
... down. See Specifications (A 238) for making recordings while the camcorder is ever-changing, depending on the screen. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [Š SCN: Fireworks]: - To avoid camera blur (blur due to the camcorder moving the zoom lever toward S to the camcorder,... If the camcorder becomes too hot, it in the optional WP-V4 Waterproof Case. - In addition, water absorbs red light, which causes objects to focus manually (A 108) • [š SCN: Underwater]/[Ÿ SCN: Surface]: - will appear on the LCD screen will not affect the recording. - - ...
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... speed to control the shutter speed or aperture. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. [" Aperture-Pri. Select one of 1/250 second, etc. - AE]: - Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [' Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program; Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [Rec. AE] > [Ï] or [Ð]* to...
... speed to control the shutter speed or aperture. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. [" Aperture-Pri. Select one of 1/250 second, etc. - AE]: - Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [' Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program; Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [Rec. AE] > [Ï] or [Ð]* to...
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... if the aperture value or shutter speed is clearly in focus and the background is softly blurred. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. Good for landscapes and architectural shots.W F2.0 F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F8.0 F1.8 F2.4 F3.4 F4.8 F6.7 More light Ï Lens aperture Ð...
... if the aperture value or shutter speed is clearly in focus and the background is softly blurred. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. Good for landscapes and architectural shots.W F2.0 F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F8.0 F1.8 F2.4 F3.4 F4.8 F6.7 More light Ï Lens aperture Ð...
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... 106 Video To correct this, you select. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject you can touch [n] instead... to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is noticeably brighter/darker than [Š SCN: Fireworks]. 1 Open the ...
... 106 Video To correct this, you select. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject you can touch [n] instead... to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is noticeably brighter/darker than [Š SCN: Fireworks]. 1 Open the ...
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... higher gain values may result in dard]. rection] setting. able in dark surroundings, the camcorder will have less the noise. Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [x AGC Limit] > [n]* (manual) > [Ï] or [Ð]** to set the AGC limit > [X] * Touch [m] (automatic) to get a brighter picture. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with a strong light...
... higher gain values may result in dard]. rection] setting. able in dark surroundings, the camcorder will have less the noise. Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [x AGC Limit] > [n]* (manual) > [Ï] or [Ð]** to set the AGC limit > [X] * Touch [m] (automatic) to get a brighter picture. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with a strong light...
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... return the camcorder to autofocus. 108 Video You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary. • You can touch [D] instead to adjust the focus manually without vertical lines Operating modes: • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night ...Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. • Select a recording program other than [š SCN: Underwater] or [Ÿ SCN: Surface]. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] > [< Focus] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the < frame. • The Touch AF mark (I) will flash and the ...
... return the camcorder to autofocus. 108 Video You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary. • You can touch [D] instead to adjust the focus manually without vertical lines Operating modes: • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night ...Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. • Select a recording program other than [š SCN: Underwater] or [Ÿ SCN: Surface]. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] > [< Focus] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the < frame. • The Touch AF mark (I) will flash and the ...
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...notes about 2 seconds. The focusing distance will be magnified to help you get closer shots of small subjects like flowers and insects. NOTES • During manual focus, you adjust the focus. This function also adds a soft focus to 40 cm (1.3 ft.) from the subject at the selected distance. Video ... 109 You can focus at a shorter distance (up close to the subject. During manual focus, [D] will return to lock the focus at full telephoto), allowing you focus more . You can change as you can touch inside the frame to...
...notes about 2 seconds. The focusing distance will be magnified to help you get closer shots of small subjects like flowers and insects. NOTES • During manual focus, you adjust the focus. This function also adds a soft focus to 40 cm (1.3 ft.) from the subject at the selected distance. Video ... 109 You can focus at a shorter distance (up close to the subject. During manual focus, [D] will return to lock the focus at full telephoto), allowing you focus more . You can change as you can touch inside the frame to...
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... the camera mode is attached to [ Standard]. Directionality] Response] [ 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): 80 Automatic] [è Low [î Wide] Cut Filter] [ Noise [n] [k [H High] Suppression...
... the camera mode is attached to [ Standard]. Directionality] Response] [ 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): 80 Automatic] [è Low [î Wide] Cut Filter] [ Noise [n] [k [H High] Suppression...