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... device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of FCC Rules. Low-power wireless devices emit low levels of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Whereas high levels of RF can be required to low-level RF that any other antenna or transmitter. Many studies of the FCC Rules... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can produce health effects (by one or more of the FCC Rules. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, ID0019 / ID0022 systems This device complies with using low-power wireless devices.
... device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of FCC Rules. Low-power wireless devices emit low levels of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Whereas high levels of RF can be required to low-level RF that any other antenna or transmitter. Many studies of the FCC Rules... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can produce health effects (by one or more of the FCC Rules. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, ID0019 / ID0022 systems This device complies with using low-power wireless devices.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R52 / VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R500 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 normally, or ...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R52 / VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R500 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 normally, or ...
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...Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., South Korea, Taiwan, USA Model ID0019: VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R52 Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are...Alliance. • WPS as of November 2013) with the radio signal regulations of this instruction manual. REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF R52 and VIXIA HF R50 are in compliance (as used on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed ...
...Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., South Korea, Taiwan, USA Model ID0019: VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R52 Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are...Alliance. • WPS as of November 2013) with the radio signal regulations of this instruction manual. REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF R52 and VIXIA HF R50 are in compliance (as used on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed ...
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...movies in AVCHD and play them back with family and friends has just become easier because you can wirelessly connect the camcorder to your home network and upload your recordings to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 128). With video at 60 frames per second, your videos will achieve a level of realistic ... AVCHD and MP4 Recording (A 56) You can also record at 60 frames per second. Alternatively, record movies in MP4 for AVCHD movies only. The camcorder's settings are optimized to keep track of baby's skin. Baby Mode (A 60) Using Baby mode, you will impress your audience. 6 Baby mode is...
...movies in AVCHD and play them back with family and friends has just become easier because you can wirelessly connect the camcorder to your home network and upload your recordings to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 128). With video at 60 frames per second, your videos will achieve a level of realistic ... AVCHD and MP4 Recording (A 56) You can also record at 60 frames per second. Alternatively, record movies in MP4 for AVCHD movies only. The camcorder's settings are optimized to keep track of baby's skin. Baby Mode (A 60) Using Baby mode, you will impress your audience. 6 Baby mode is...
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.... Cinema-Look Filters (A 61) Use professional cinema-look filters to your favorite background music. Face Detection (A 72) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking. Smart AUTO (A 42) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for...
.... Cinema-Look Filters (A 61) Use professional cinema-look filters to your favorite background music. Face Detection (A 72) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking. Smart AUTO (A 42) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for...
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B Copy the camcorder's entire memory onto an external hard drive (A 110). Transfer recordings to your recordings to an external video recorder (A 114). Copy your computer (A 105). Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to the Web (A 116). 8 Upload your MP4 movies and photos to an HDTV (A 101).
B Copy the camcorder's entire memory onto an external hard drive (A 110). Transfer recordings to your recordings to an external video recorder (A 114). Copy your computer (A 105). Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to the Web (A 116). 8 Upload your MP4 movies and photos to an HDTV (A 101).
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... recordings to remotely control the camcorder (A 120). B Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Use your recordings on an iPhone or iPad and play them back (A 126). Save your iOS/Android device to other Web sites. 9 Connect the camcorder to an access point on ...your home network and then share your iOS/Android device to an iOS device or CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you can upload your recordings. After connecting the camcorder to view the recordings on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 128). Use ...
... recordings to remotely control the camcorder (A 120). B Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Use your recordings on an iPhone or iPad and play them back (A 126). Save your iOS/Android device to other Web sites. 9 Connect the camcorder to an access point on ...your home network and then share your iOS/Android device to an iOS device or CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you can upload your recordings. After connecting the camcorder to view the recordings on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 128). Use ...
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... Names of Parts Preparations 20 Getting Started 20 Charging the Battery Pack 23 Using a Memory Card 23 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 24 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 26 First Time Settings 26 Basic Setup 28 Changing the Time Zone 29 Initializing the Memory 31 Basic Operation...
... Names of Parts Preparations 20 Getting Started 20 Charging the Battery Pack 23 Using a Memory Card 23 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 24 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 26 First Time Settings 26 Basic Setup 28 Changing the Time Zone 29 Initializing the Memory 31 Basic Operation...
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...Changing the Thumbnail Image of a Scene 94 Photo Slideshow 95 B Copying Recordings to a Memory Card External Connections 98 Terminals on the Camcorder 99 Connection Diagrams 101 Playback on a TV Screen 103 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 103 B Converting Movies to MP4 Format 105 Saving Recordings on...Browser on an iOS or Android Device 126 Saving Recordings and Uploading Movies to the Web Using an iOS Device 128 Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 132 Wireless Playback on a Computer 133 Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point 138 Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings 12...
...Changing the Thumbnail Image of a Scene 94 Photo Slideshow 95 B Copying Recordings to a Memory Card External Connections 98 Terminals on the Camcorder 99 Connection Diagrams 101 Playback on a TV Screen 103 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 103 B Converting Movies to MP4 Format 105 Saving Recordings on...Browser on an iOS or Android Device 126 Saving Recordings and Uploading Movies to the Web Using an iOS Device 128 Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 132 Wireless Playback on a Computer 133 Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point 138 Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings 12...
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Additional Information 141 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 141 0 (Home) Menu 142 [3 Recording Setup] Menu 142 [2 Main Functions] and [Edit] Panels 146 [1 Other Settings] Menus 155 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 159 Trouble? 159 Troubleshooting 165 List of Messages 175 Do's and Don'ts 175 Handling Precautions 179 Maintenance/Others 180 Using the Camcorder Abroad 181 General Information 181 Optional Accessories 184 Specifications 188 Reference Tables 192 Downloading Music Files and Image Files (Image Mix Frames) 194 Index Table of contents 13
Additional Information 141 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 141 0 (Home) Menu 142 [3 Recording Setup] Menu 142 [2 Main Functions] and [Edit] Panels 146 [1 Other Settings] Menus 155 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 159 Trouble? 159 Troubleshooting 165 List of Messages 175 Do's and Don'ts 175 Handling Precautions 179 Maintenance/Others 180 Using the Camcorder Abroad 181 General Information 181 Optional Accessories 184 Specifications 188 Reference Tables 192 Downloading Music Files and Image Files (Image Mix Frames) 194 Index Table of contents 13
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... (A 159). About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the...photos included in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R52 / VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R500. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Y button to both....
... (A 159). About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the...photos included in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R52 / VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R500. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Y button to both....
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...i t The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to Operating Modes (A 36). Shooting mode Movie format Playback mode Faders The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to apply only a fade out). Operating modes: SCN [2] > [R Faders] > Desired fader* > Desired ...fade screen color* > [X] * You can preview the transition effect on the camcorder are used to abbreviate menu selections. For example Y. Introduction 15 The > arrow is not available. For a concise summary of physical buttons...
...i t The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to Operating Modes (A 36). Shooting mode Movie format Playback mode Faders The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to apply only a fade out). Operating modes: SCN [2] > [R Faders] > Desired fader* > Desired ...fade screen color* > [X] * You can preview the transition effect on the camcorder are used to abbreviate menu selections. For example Y. Introduction 15 The > arrow is not available. For a concise summary of physical buttons...
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... make a rattling sound if it is shaken (A 162). 16 Introduction Getting to the 'Transfer Utility LE Software Guide' included with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-718 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI CableW XGetting Started Leaflet Transfer Utility LE ...: This guide explains how to download PIXELA's Transfer Utility LE software, which allows you to save your AVCHD movies and transfer music files to the camcorder or to a memory card.
... make a rattling sound if it is shaken (A 162). 16 Introduction Getting to the 'Transfer Utility LE Software Guide' included with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-718 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI CableW XGetting Started Leaflet Transfer Utility LE ...: This guide explains how to download PIXELA's Transfer Utility LE software, which allows you to save your AVCHD movies and transfer music files to the camcorder or to a memory card.
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... does not constitute a malfunction. • For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to specification. This has no effect on the camcorder. LCD panel Sd 180° S d LCD touch screen (A 31) Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. By default, this will appear and guide you through the...
... does not constitute a malfunction. • For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to specification. This has no effect on the camcorder. LCD panel Sd 180° S d LCD touch screen (A 31) Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. By default, this will appear and guide you through the...
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... be powered with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to the camcorder. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging the... power cord into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to help you learn more about your camcorder. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. 1 Plug the compact ...
... be powered with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to the camcorder. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging the... power cord into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to help you learn more about your camcorder. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. 1 Plug the compact ...
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... when you turn on , the green POWER/CHG indicator will go out when ᕅ the battery pack is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in red (battery pack charging). Preparations 21 After a moment, the POWER/CHG indicator will take ... disconnecting the compact power adapter. Be sure to wait until the green POWER/CHG indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is fully charged. • Fully charging the supplied battery pack ...
... when you turn on , the green POWER/CHG indicator will go out when ᕅ the battery pack is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in red (battery pack charging). Preparations 21 After a moment, the POWER/CHG indicator will take ... disconnecting the compact power adapter. Be sure to wait until the green POWER/CHG indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is fully charged. • Fully charging the supplied battery pack ...
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... day before restoring the power supply. • If remaining battery time is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the day of use the camcorder until the battery pack is low, charging may take care of the battery pack with the 1 > q > [Battery Info] setting. • We recommend ...is an issue, you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than usual. • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the POWER/CHG indicator has gone out before , to...
... day before restoring the power supply. • If remaining battery time is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the day of use the camcorder until the battery pack is low, charging may take care of the battery pack with the 1 > q > [Battery Info] setting. • We recommend ...is an issue, you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than usual. • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the POWER/CHG indicator has gone out before , to...
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...When using an SD memory card rated CLASS 2 or without a Speed Class rating, you buy a new memory card, look for Use with the Camcorder You can use SDXC memory cards with SDXC cards. For more information on the package. SD memory card, / SDHC memory card, 0 SDXC memory ...Card Memory Cards Compatible for the Speed Class logo on compatibility, contact the computer, operating system or memory card manufacturer. Save your local Canon Web site. We recommend using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. IMPORTANT • After repeatedly recording, ...
...When using an SD memory card rated CLASS 2 or without a Speed Class rating, you buy a new memory card, look for Use with the Camcorder You can use SDXC memory cards with SDXC cards. For more information on the package. SD memory card, / SDHC memory card, 0 SDXC memory ...Card Memory Cards Compatible for the Speed Class logo on compatibility, contact the computer, operating system or memory card manufacturer. Save your local Canon Web site. We recommend using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. IMPORTANT • After repeatedly recording, ...
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... force the cover closed if the memory card is at a Lens slight angle, with a computer OS that is the first time you turn on the camcorder, the language selection screen of the initial setup screens will appear. 2 Press [ to damage the memory card when inserting it clicks. IMPORTANT • If ...you use a memory card for recording, turn off the camcorder and insert the memory card before performing the initial setup. In such case, cancel the operation to format the memory card.
... force the cover closed if the memory card is at a Lens slight angle, with a computer OS that is the first time you turn on the camcorder, the language selection screen of the initial setup screens will appear. 2 Press [ to damage the memory card when inserting it clicks. IMPORTANT • If ...you use a memory card for recording, turn off the camcorder and insert the memory card before performing the initial setup. In such case, cancel the operation to format the memory card.