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The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of cloth, and do not place it with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is used as the inside of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to copyright laws. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that may infringe on the rights of batteries are attached. While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it in the literature accompanying ...
The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of cloth, and do not place it with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is used as the inside of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to copyright laws. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that may infringe on the rights of batteries are attached. While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it in the literature accompanying ...
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...a particular installation. Tel No. (516)328-5600 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. These limits are designed to radio communications. Operation is no guarantee that may not cause interference,... or television reception, which the receiver is required to Part 15 of the equipment. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies with using low-power wireless devices. Operation is no known adverse health effects. Note:...
...a particular installation. Tel No. (516)328-5600 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. These limits are designed to radio communications. Operation is no guarantee that may not cause interference,... or television reception, which the receiver is required to Part 15 of the equipment. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies with using low-power wireless devices. Operation is no known adverse health effects. Note:...
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... produce heat. 8 Protect the power cord from being walked on the bottom. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA Model ID0008: VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 4 CA-110 identification plate is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has...for long periods of the regions listed below. 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...
... produce heat. 8 Protect the power cord from being walked on the bottom. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA Model ID0008: VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 4 CA-110 identification plate is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has...for long periods of the regions listed below. 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...
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...; "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN...
...; "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN...
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Your audience will feel even more immersed in MP4 for example to send your videos from your vacation spot to a networkattached storage drive back home. • You can upload your recordings wirelessly, directly from DLNA-compatible TV sets and other DLNA media players connected to your home network (A 178). AVCHD and MP4 Recording (A 31) Record movies in AVCHD and play back the recordings in your camcorder from your camcorder to YouTube and Facebook (A 174). • You can save your recordings wirelessly to upload your videos wherever you may be. • You can play them back ...
Your audience will feel even more immersed in MP4 for example to send your videos from your vacation spot to a networkattached storage drive back home. • You can upload your recordings wirelessly, directly from DLNA-compatible TV sets and other DLNA media players connected to your home network (A 178). AVCHD and MP4 Recording (A 31) Record movies in AVCHD and play back the recordings in your camcorder from your camcorder to YouTube and Facebook (A 174). • You can save your recordings wirelessly to upload your videos wherever you may be. • You can play them back ...
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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 your favorite background music. Intelligent IS (A 49) selects the type of image stabilization for the recording situation. 7 Powered IS (A 98) will produce stable shots when you shoot video while walking. Video Snapshot (A 71) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to the camcorder. Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (A 98) compensates for camcorder ...
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 your favorite background music. Intelligent IS (A 49) selects the type of image stabilization for the recording situation. 7 Powered IS (A 98) will produce stable shots when you shoot video while walking. Video Snapshot (A 71) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to the camcorder. Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (A 98) compensates for camcorder ...
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Upload your AVCHD movies* (A 156) or MP4 movies (A 162) to your computer or a video sharing Web site. Save your recordings.* Use the supplied PIXELA's software (A 146). You can also choose to convert your AVCHD movies to your computer (A 148). MP4 Upload MP4 movies to the Web. AVCHD High Definition MPEG-2 Standard Definition Upload AVCHD movies to your computer. -/, You can also create discs from your recordings. 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 ...
Upload your AVCHD movies* (A 156) or MP4 movies (A 162) to your computer or a video sharing Web site. Save your recordings.* Use the supplied PIXELA's software (A 146). You can also choose to convert your AVCHD movies to your computer (A 148). MP4 Upload MP4 movies to the Web. AVCHD High Definition MPEG-2 Standard Definition Upload AVCHD movies to your computer. -/, You can also create discs from your recordings. 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 ...
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Wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled iOS device like an iPhone to be near your recordings (A 175). Because you do not need to upload your home network, you can even upload videos while traveling! -/, Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the camcorder to the Web. 9 Transfer your recordings to a computer or FTP server (A 170). Upload your recordings wirelessly from the memory on AVCHD- and DLNA-compatible HDTVs and other devices connected to share your recordings wirelessly to YouTube and Facebook (A 174) to the ...
Wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled iOS device like an iPhone to be near your recordings (A 175). Because you do not need to upload your home network, you can even upload videos while traveling! -/, Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the camcorder to the Web. 9 Transfer your recordings to a computer or FTP server (A 170). Upload your recordings wirelessly from the memory on AVCHD- and DLNA-compatible HDTVs and other devices connected to share your recordings wirelessly to YouTube and Facebook (A 174) to the ...
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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 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...
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 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...
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„ AUTO Mode 45 Basic Recording 45 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode 47 About the Smart AUTO function 49 Intelligent IS 50 Zooming 52 Quick Start „ Video 54 Basic Playback 54 Playing Back Video 58 3D Flip View 59 The [Index Selection] Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 60 Deleting Scenes and Stories 64 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 66 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 67 Video Stories and Cinema Style 67 Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories 70 Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters 71 Video Snapshot 72 Decoration: ...
„ AUTO Mode 45 Basic Recording 45 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode 47 About the Smart AUTO function 49 Intelligent IS 50 Zooming 52 Quick Start „ Video 54 Basic Playback 54 Playing Back Video 58 3D Flip View 59 The [Index Selection] Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 60 Deleting Scenes and Stories 64 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 66 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 67 Video Stories and Cinema Style 67 Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories 70 Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters 71 Video Snapshot 72 Decoration: ...
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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 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 „...
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 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 „...
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156 -/, Uploading AVCHD Movies to the Web 162 Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web „ -/, Wi-Fi Functions 163 Introduction to Wi-Fi 165 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 170 Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP server 174 Uploading Recordings to YouTube and Facebook 175 Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device 178 Wireless Playback on a DLNA-Compatible Device „ Additional Information 182 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 182 [Main Functions] Panel 186 [Other Settings] Menus 198 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 203 Trouble? 203 Troubleshooting 211 List of Messages 222 Do's and Don'ts ...
156 -/, Uploading AVCHD Movies to the Web 162 Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web „ -/, Wi-Fi Functions 163 Introduction to Wi-Fi 165 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 170 Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP server 174 Uploading Recordings to YouTube and Facebook 175 Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device 178 Wireless Playback on a DLNA-Compatible Device „ Additional Information 182 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 182 [Main Functions] Panel 186 [Other Settings] Menus 198 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 203 Trouble? 203 Troubleshooting 211 List of Messages 222 Do's and Don'ts ...
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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. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to pause the recording. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Y ...
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. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to pause the recording. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Y ...
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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. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. For a concise summary of physical buttons and switches on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [j Off], to turn off the self timer. The operating mode icons are used to abbreviate menu selections. Movies: In record pause mode, press Y. For example Y. Introduction Š 15 Self Timer Operating modes: * * For movies ...
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. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. For a concise summary of physical buttons and switches on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [j Off], to turn off the self timer. The operating mode icons are used to abbreviate menu selections. Movies: In record pause mode, press Y. For example Y. Introduction Š 15 Self Timer Operating modes: * * For movies ...
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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 Š 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 Š Introduction
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...Image files that can be used as background music. - Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM. An Internet connection is an online service that can be used with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The CD-ROM.... - Refer to a computer. - . The disc cannot be available in all countries/regions. This service may not be played back on PDF file). **CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is required for installation. - A printed Startup Guide for saving and transferring AVCHD movies and music files you to...
...Image files that can be used as background music. - Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM. An Internet connection is an online service that can be used with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The CD-ROM.... - Refer to a computer. - . The disc cannot be available in all countries/regions. This service may not be played back on PDF file). **CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is required for installation. - A printed Startup Guide for saving and transferring AVCHD movies and music files you to...
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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) 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...
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) 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...
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On Orange - Charging (A 21) S d LCD touch screen (A 26, 27) LCD panel Sa Ss Sd Introduction Š 19 Standby (A 52) Red - Top view Al Aj Ak Sq A j Speaker (A 56) A k Zoom lever (A 50) A l Mini advanced shoe (A 122) S q ACCESS (access) indicator (A 45) S a POWER button S s ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green -
On Orange - Charging (A 21) S d LCD touch screen (A 26, 27) LCD panel Sa Ss Sd Introduction Š 19 Standby (A 52) Red - Top view Al Aj Ak Sq A j Speaker (A 56) A k Zoom lever (A 50) A l Mini advanced shoe (A 122) S q ACCESS (access) indicator (A 45) S a POWER button S s ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green -
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Back view Sf S f DC IN terminal (A 21) S g Battery attachment unit (A 21) S h Serial number Sg Bottom view S j Tripod socket (A 223) Sh Sj 20 Š Introduction
Back view Sf S f DC IN terminal (A 21) S g Battery attachment unit (A 21) S h Serial number Sg Bottom view S j Tripod socket (A 223) Sh Sj 20 Š Introduction
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Press the battery pack softly 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 a power outlet. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to the camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to the compact power adapter before plugging the ...
Press the battery pack softly 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 a power outlet. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to the camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to the compact power adapter before plugging the ...
