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...operation. Do not make any biological effects. The available scientific evidence does not show that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, ... of low-level RF exposures have not found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio...
...operation. Do not make any biological effects. The available scientific evidence does not show that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, ... of low-level RF exposures have not found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio...
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...or plug is located on the back side of this instruction manual. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA Model ID0008: VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 4 Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in compliance (as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or ...apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. 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 ...
...or plug is located on the back side of this instruction manual. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA Model ID0008: VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 4 Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in compliance (as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or ...apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. 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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... States and/or 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 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER... are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in the U.S. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is a trademark...
... States and/or 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 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER... are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in the U.S. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is a trademark...
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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 your surroundings. Your audience will feel even more immersed in all ...cinema-look filters to mobile devices. 6 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...
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 your surroundings. Your audience will feel even more immersed in all ...cinema-look filters to mobile devices. 6 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...
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...automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you shoot video while walking. Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (A 98) compensates for camcorder shake when you want to your recordings. Intelligent IS (A 49) selects the type of your favorite background music. With no need...-in on distant subjects (full telephoto). 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...
...automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you shoot video while walking. Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (A 98) compensates for camcorder shake when you want to your recordings. Intelligent IS (A 49) selects the type of your favorite background music. With no need...-in on distant subjects (full telephoto). 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...
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.... Upload your recordings.* Use the supplied PIXELA's software (A 146). You can also choose to convert 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 your computer (A 148). MP4 Upload MP4 movies to...
.... Upload your recordings.* Use the supplied PIXELA's software (A 146). You can also choose to convert 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 your computer (A 148). MP4 Upload MP4 movies to...
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... while traveling! Wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled iOS device like an iPhone to share your recordings to the Web. 9 -/, Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the camcorder to the network (A 178). Upload your videos with friends and family.
... while traveling! Wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled iOS device like an iPhone to share your recordings to the Web. 9 -/, Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the camcorder to the network (A 178). Upload your videos with friends and family.
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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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Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the -. 14 Introduction Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (A 203). "Scene" refers...manual are used interchangeably with a still camera. 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. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS ...
Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the -. 14 Introduction Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (A 203). "Scene" refers...manual are used interchangeably with a still camera. 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. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS ...
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... buttons and menu options you will appear on the screen. The > arrow is not available. 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... available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is used to refer to other onscreen messages and displays. Introduction 15 The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown.
... buttons and menu options you will appear on the screen. The > arrow is not available. 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... available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is used to refer to other onscreen messages and displays. Introduction 15 The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown.
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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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... the supplied PIXELA's software. Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA CD-ROM - -/, You can use VideoBrowser for the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, ...camcorder (this Startup Guide for the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, which allows you can use as background music during playback. Instruction Manual - Music files that allows you to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY**, YouTube and Facebook. Introduction 17 This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA...
... the supplied PIXELA's software. Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA CD-ROM - -/, You can use VideoBrowser for the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, ...camcorder (this Startup Guide for the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, which allows you can use as background music during playback. Instruction Manual - Music files that allows you to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY**, YouTube and Facebook. Introduction 17 This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA...
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...231). 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 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 the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it... in place. ᕃ ᕄ DC IN terminal For Asia only: Preparations 21 For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the camcorder. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The...
...231). 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 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 the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it... in place. ᕃ ᕄ DC IN terminal For Asia only: Preparations 21 For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the camcorder. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The...
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... arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator • If the camcorder was on in red (battery pack charging). To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in the memory. BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the... camcorder, important data is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A 207). Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG...
... arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator • If the camcorder was on in red (battery pack charging). To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in the memory. BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the... camcorder, important data is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A 207). Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG...
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... gone out before , to ensure a full charge. • The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is recyclable. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will not be displayed accurately. • We recommend that you... prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Please call 1-800-8-...
... gone out before , to ensure a full charge. • The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is recyclable. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will not be displayed accurately. • We recommend that you... prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Please call 1-800-8-...
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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 first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to 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. 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.
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 first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to 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. 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.
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You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt to the rear bracket on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten. To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the strap. Preparations 25 To attach an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to use both for extra convenience and protection.
You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt to the rear bracket on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten. To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the strap. Preparations 25 To attach an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to use both for extra convenience and protection.
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... screen: The screen is produced using the q > [LCD Brightness] and [LCD Backlight] settings. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful to allow the camcorder to [H Bright]. 26 Preparations Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel...
... screen: The screen is produced using the q > [LCD Brightness] and [LCD Backlight] settings. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful to allow the camcorder to [H Bright]. 26 Preparations Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel...