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... 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 120 Using Headphones 122 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 123 Using an External Microphone 126 Using an External Video Light 126 Audio Mix 127 Capturing Video Snapshot 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...
... 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 120 Using Headphones 122 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 123 Using an External Microphone 126 Using an External Video Light 126 Audio Mix 127 Capturing Video Snapshot 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...
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... basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described. • A: Reference page number within this manual are used interchangeably with the same meaning. • The photos included in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to both. About this manual carefully before 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...
... basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described. • A: Reference page number within this manual are used interchangeably with the same meaning. • The photos included in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to both. About this manual carefully before 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...
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... an element displayed on the operating mode and the task you may not be able to adjust slider controls like the volume. Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the supplied stylus pen, such as the main subject of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the touch screen. Used to...
... an element displayed on the operating mode and the task you may not be able to adjust slider controls like the volume. Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the supplied stylus pen, such as the main subject of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the touch screen. Used to...
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... camcorder is operating correctly. 1 Press P to record movies and photos (A 40). • Please read the IMPORTANT section (A 49) before using an Eye-Fi card. ᕃ ᕄ AUTO Mode 45 Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode With mode, you begin recording, make a test recording first to check that will be used to turn on the record- To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced functions, refer to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick...
... camcorder is operating correctly. 1 Press P to record movies and photos (A 40). • Please read the IMPORTANT section (A 49) before using an Eye-Fi card. ᕃ ᕄ AUTO Mode 45 Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode With mode, you begin recording, make a test recording first to check that will be used to turn on the record- To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced functions, refer to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick...
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... pre-installed in the built-in your video creations, remember that contains the recordings you connect the MIC terminal to the audio outputs on the external player and cannot adjust the strength of external player is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the memory card: - Make sure to the external player: - only). For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of noise, etc. - Mac OS users: Use...
... pre-installed in the built-in your video creations, remember that contains the recordings you connect the MIC terminal to the audio outputs on the external player and cannot adjust the strength of external player is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the memory card: - Make sure to the external player: - only). For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of noise, etc. - Mac OS users: Use...
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... be played back without switching to playback mode, if you are within the range of a configured network. Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 143), especially after setting the camcorder to playback mode. operate the same way in mode as in or fading out a scene. Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [v Review Recording] 90 Video NOTES • The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards...
... be played back without switching to playback mode, if you are within the range of a configured network. Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 143), especially after setting the camcorder to playback mode. operate the same way in mode as in or fading out a scene. Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [v Review Recording] 90 Video NOTES • The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards...
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... external audio input stops, the slideshow will stop the slideshow. 136 Photos Slideshow You can play back the slideshow set it in single photo view. 4 Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [Ð] to start from the first photo in single photo view. 4 Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [Ð] to play a slideshow of all the photos and even set to the selected music track. Operating modes: 1 Open the [ Photos...
... external audio input stops, the slideshow will stop the slideshow. 136 Photos Slideshow You can play back the slideshow set it in single photo view. 4 Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [Ð] to start from the first photo in single photo view. 4 Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [Ð] to play a slideshow of all the photos and even set to the selected music track. Operating modes: 1 Open the [ Photos...
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... set the camcorder to a computer: - Do not access, change the camcorder's operating mode. • When restoring to the camcorder video files that cannot be played back on the camcorder. • Operation may result in the story will start automatically. Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. - Use the copied files, retaining the originals. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Disconnect the USB cable, set to use only the supplied software...
... set the camcorder to a computer: - Do not access, change the camcorder's operating mode. • When restoring to the camcorder video files that cannot be played back on the camcorder. • Operation may result in the story will start automatically. Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. - Use the copied files, retaining the originals. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Disconnect the USB cable, set to use only the supplied software...
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... wish to copy appears; stop recording when it to mode. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Verify that q > [AV/Headphones] is set it ends. 6 Camcorder: Stop playback. -/, Uploading AVCHD Movies to the Web In order to share your MP4 movies (and photos) from a computer using Connection ". Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode. 2 Turn on a computer using the q > [Output Onscreen Displays] setting. 5 External recorder: Start recording when the scene you need to be...
... wish to copy appears; stop recording when it to mode. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Verify that q > [AV/Headphones] is set it ends. 6 Camcorder: Stop playback. -/, Uploading AVCHD Movies to the Web In order to share your MP4 movies (and photos) from a computer using Connection ". Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode. 2 Turn on a computer using the q > [Output Onscreen Displays] setting. 5 External recorder: Start recording when the scene you need to be...
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... first time. Any wireless transfer in progress will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card. Installation Install the software before you connect the camcorder to Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS) (A 148). Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Recordings Refer to ‹. Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, you can use wireless communication make photo albums and more. * This service may flash from...
... first time. Any wireless transfer in progress will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card. Installation Install the software before you connect the camcorder to Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS) (A 148). Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Recordings Refer to ‹. Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, you can use wireless communication make photo albums and more. * This service may flash from...
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... to [ 3]) > [Set Up New]* > [WPS: Button] or [WPS: PIN Code] * To replace the settings of an existing connection point, touch [Edit] instead and then manually change the settings. To delete the settings, touch [Delete] and then [Yes]. • You can use WPS to playback mode and then press . 2 Set up , you will be easy and all automatic. In most cases, the wireless router's setup screen is accessed using infrastructure mode, make...
... to [ 3]) > [Set Up New]* > [WPS: Button] or [WPS: PIN Code] * To replace the settings of an existing connection point, touch [Edit] instead and then manually change the settings. To delete the settings, touch [Delete] and then [Yes]. • You can use WPS to playback mode and then press . 2 Set up , you will be easy and all automatic. In most cases, the wireless router's setup screen is accessed using infrastructure mode, make...
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... optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is not possible. Network Utility will be transferred to (file transfer destination) and then transfer the files. NOTES • The functions available and the setup method will vary depending on the specifications and characteristics of uploading the files to the 'Network Utility Software Guide' (PDF file on the OS). Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP server You can wirelessly transfer recordings directly to a computer running...
... optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is not possible. Network Utility will be transferred to (file transfer destination) and then transfer the files. NOTES • The functions available and the setup method will vary depending on the specifications and characteristics of uploading the files to the 'Network Utility Software Guide' (PDF file on the OS). Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP server You can wirelessly transfer recordings directly to a computer running...
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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 [ Other Settings] Menus When the camcorder is in the p menu.
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... example, when changing the focus from a near subject to a far subject in Mic Freq. Additional Information 187 This is convenient, for recording movies. 2 Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder after having updated the camcorder's firmware using the memory card supplied with the SM-V1. [Digital Zoom]: Determines the operation of the indicator indi- Menu item Setting options n A [Built...
... example, when changing the focus from a near subject to a far subject in Mic Freq. Additional Information 187 This is convenient, for recording movies. 2 Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder after having updated the camcorder's firmware using the memory card supplied with the SM-V1. [Digital Zoom]: Determines the operation of the indicator indi- Menu item Setting options n A [Built...
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... the battery's power. [Battery Info]: When you are using the supplied HDMI cable, the video input on the TV will appear. [Custom Control Button]: On the lower right of the recording screen, a control button that is compatible with Intelligent System, this option displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [Control for 5 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto Power Off...
... the battery's power. [Battery Info]: When you are using the supplied HDMI cable, the video input on the TV will appear. [Custom Control Button]: On the lower right of the recording screen, a control button that is compatible with Intelligent System, this option displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [Control for 5 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto Power Off...
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...-CEC function. This menu option is the software that controls the camcorder. Additional Information 197 If you leave it turned on without a memory card for the focusing distance display during manual focus. [Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. Refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Correct operation of the camcorder's settings. • Depending on the TV set, additional settings may be required on the TV used to play back movies or photos ( or mode...
...-CEC function. This menu option is the software that controls the camcorder. Additional Information 197 If you leave it turned on without a memory card for the focusing distance display during manual focus. [Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. Refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Correct operation of the camcorder's settings. • Depending on the TV set, additional settings may be required on the TV used to play back movies or photos ( or mode...
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..., reset all other power sources from the camcorder. AE] (A 104). Additional Information 207 The LOCK switch on again. Abnormal characters appear on the screen - Video noise appears on the Eye-Fi card. This is faulty. This is set the recording program to [Normal] or [Bright]. Picture and Sound The screen appears too dark. - Use a different battery pack. - An error occurred when trying to access control data on screen...
..., reset all other power sources from the camcorder. AE] (A 104). Additional Information 207 The LOCK switch on again. Abnormal characters appear on the screen - Video noise appears on the Eye-Fi card. This is faulty. This is set the recording program to [Normal] or [Bright]. Picture and Sound The screen appears too dark. - Use a different battery pack. - An error occurred when trying to access control data on screen...
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... transferred data to the camcorder recorded using a memory card reader or decrease the number of scenes to be able to play time is recommended to fewer than MXP or FXP - Play back the recordings with the selected rating - When converting scenes from the memory card (A 60). Wait until the operation ends and do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack. Reduce the number of photos and MP4 movies...
... transferred data to the camcorder recorded using a memory card reader or decrease the number of scenes to be able to play time is recommended to fewer than MXP or FXP - Play back the recordings with the selected rating - When converting scenes from the memory card (A 60). Wait until the operation ends and do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack. Reduce the number of photos and MP4 movies...
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... 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 devices 139 Copying recordings to a memory card 143 D Data code 66, 189 Date and time 34 Decoration 72 Deleting Movies 60 Photos 134 Dividing scenes 130 E Edit panel 30, 184 Editing stories 86, 87 Error messages 211 External audio input 84 External microphone...
... 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 devices 139 Copying recordings to a memory card 143 D Data code 66, 189 Date and time 34 Decoration 72 Deleting Movies 60 Photos 134 Dividing scenes 130 E Edit panel 30, 184 Editing stories 86, 87 Error messages 211 External audio input 84 External microphone...
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... Photos 132 Portrait (recording program 95 Power saving 49 Powered IS 98 Pre-recording 99 Q Quick Start 52 R Rating scenes 80 Recording Movies 45, 70, 89 Photos 45, 89 Recording mode 91 Recording programs 95, 104 Recording standard (AVCHD/MP4 31 Recording time 93 Relay recording 40 Remote sensor 43 Resetting all camcorder settings 207 Reviewing recordings 90 S Saving recordings 143 Transferring to a computer . . 146 Using external video recorders 155 Selecting the memory* for playback 59 for recording 40 Self timer 113 Serial number 20 Shutter speed...
... Photos 132 Portrait (recording program 95 Power saving 49 Powered IS 98 Pre-recording 99 Q Quick Start 52 R Rating scenes 80 Recording Movies 45, 70, 89 Photos 45, 89 Recording mode 91 Recording programs 95, 104 Recording standard (AVCHD/MP4 31 Recording time 93 Relay recording 40 Remote sensor 43 Resetting all camcorder settings 207 Reviewing recordings 90 S Saving recordings 143 Transferring to a computer . . 146 Using external video recorders 155 Selecting the memory* for playback 59 for recording 40 Self timer 113 Serial number 20 Shutter speed...