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... this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any other antenna or transmitter. Whereas high levels of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The available scientific evidence does not show that may cause undesired operation. Many studies of the following two conditions: (1) This ... interference will not occur in a particular installation. This transmitter must accept any biological effects. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, ID0019 / ID0022 systems This device complies with Part 15 of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
... this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any other antenna or transmitter. Whereas high levels of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The available scientific evidence does not show that may cause undesired operation. Many studies of the following two conditions: (1) This ... interference will not occur in a particular installation. This transmitter must accept any biological effects. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, ID0019 / ID0022 systems This device complies with Part 15 of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
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... the apparatus, the 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 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...
... the apparatus, the 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 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...
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...exFAT technology licensed from Dolby Laboratories. REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF R52 and VIXIA HF R50 are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with the radio signal regulations of Apple Inc.,...Mac OS are trademarks of the regions listed below. 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 trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are ...
...exFAT technology licensed from Dolby Laboratories. REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF R52 and VIXIA HF R50 are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with the radio signal regulations of Apple Inc.,...Mac OS are trademarks of the regions listed below. 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 trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are ...
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...connect wirelessly and is for AVCHD movies only. Record movies in MP4 for devices to record movies in AVCHD or MP4 format. The camcorder's settings are optimized to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 128). AVCHD and MP4 Recording (A 56) You can also add stamps to the video to mobile devices. With ...video at 60 frames per second, your videos on a smartphone or computer to view the camcorder's recordings (A 125). * Wi-Fi is a connection method for ...
...connect wirelessly and is for AVCHD movies only. Record movies in MP4 for devices to record movies in AVCHD or MP4 format. The camcorder's settings are optimized to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 128). AVCHD and MP4 Recording (A 56) You can also add stamps to the video to mobile devices. With ...video at 60 frames per second, your videos on a smartphone or computer to view the camcorder's recordings (A 125). * Wi-Fi is a connection method for ...
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Face Detection (A 72) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for the recording situation. 7 Intelligent IS (A 43) selects the type of image stabilization .... Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (A 148) compensates for the scene you want to shoot. Smart AUTO (A 42) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings.
Face Detection (A 72) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for the recording situation. 7 Intelligent IS (A 43) selects the type of image stabilization .... Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (A 148) compensates for the scene you want to shoot. Smart AUTO (A 42) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings.
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B Copy the camcorder's entire memory onto an external hard drive (A 110). Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to the Web (A 116). 8 Copy your computer (A 105). Transfer recordings to your recordings to an external video recorder (A 114). 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). Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to the Web (A 116). 8 Copy your computer (A 105). Transfer recordings to your recordings to an external video recorder (A 114). Upload your MP4 movies and photos to an HDTV (A 101).
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...-Fi Functions Use your iOS/Android device to view the recordings on the camcorder (A 125). Connect the camcorder to an access point on your home network and then share your recordings on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 128). Use the Web browser on your iOS/Android device to other Web sites. 9 From there, you can...
...-Fi Functions Use your iOS/Android device to view the recordings on the camcorder (A 125). Connect the camcorder to an access point on your home network and then share your recordings on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 128). Use the Web browser on your iOS/Android device to other Web sites. 9 From there, you can...
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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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...otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (A 159). 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...manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R52 / VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R500. Please read this manual carefully before you for future reference. "Scene" refers to ...
...otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (A 159). 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...manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R52 / VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R500. Please read this manual carefully before you for future reference. "Scene" refers to ...
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... (A 32). NOTES • When you will fade i t The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are divided into the following three groups. Introduction 15 Shooting mode Movie format Playback mode Faders The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade out and stop recording. Press Y while recording to...
... (A 32). NOTES • When you will fade i t The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are divided into the following three groups. Introduction 15 Shooting mode Movie format Playback mode Faders The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade out and stop recording. Press Y while recording to...
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For details on using the software, refer 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 ... LE Startup GuideW (see below) * CA-110E, including power cord, in Asia. NOTES • The camcorder may make a rattling sound if it is shaken (A 162). 16 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the downloaded software. Transfer Utility LE Startup Guide: This...
For details on using the software, refer 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 ... LE Startup GuideW (see below) * CA-110E, including power cord, in Asia. NOTES • The camcorder may make a rattling sound if it is shaken (A 162). 16 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the downloaded software. Transfer Utility LE Startup Guide: This...
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Introduction 19 LCD panel Sd 180° S d LCD touch screen (A 31) Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. This has no effect on the camcorder. Less than 99.99% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. The first time you through the ...
Introduction 19 LCD panel Sd 180° S d LCD touch screen (A 31) Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. This has no effect on the camcorder. Less than 99.99% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. The first time you through the ...
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...into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. For Asia only: Connect the power cord 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 power adapter into a power outlet. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to the compact power ...
...into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. For Asia only: Connect the power cord 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 power adapter into a power outlet. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to the compact power ...
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... 5 hours and 35 minutes. • If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A 162). 4 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Preparations 21 The red POWER/ CHG indicator will go out when you turn... in the memory. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in red (battery pack charging). After turning off the camcorder. POWER/CHG (charge) indicator • If the camcorder was on in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. ᕄ 2 Slide the battery pack and...
... 5 hours and 35 minutes. • If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A 162). 4 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Preparations 21 The red POWER/ CHG indicator will go out when you turn... in the memory. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in red (battery pack charging). After turning off the camcorder. POWER/CHG (charge) indicator • If the camcorder was on in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. ᕄ 2 Slide the battery pack and...
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...the battery pack's temperature is low, charging may take longer than you think you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is an issue, you prepare battery packs to last 2 to ensure a full charge. • Battery packs for this ... Preparations • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to recycle this camcorder can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be displayed accurately. • For details about how to take care ...
...the battery pack's temperature is low, charging may take longer than you think you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is an issue, you prepare battery packs to last 2 to ensure a full charge. • Battery packs for this ... Preparations • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to recycle this camcorder can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be displayed accurately. • For details about how to take care ...
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...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. Save your local Canon Web site. As of memory cards. When you may stop. When using memory cards with other devices, such...6 or 10*. SD memory card, / SDHC memory card, 0 SDXC memory card SD Speed Class**: CLASS 4 or better * To record movies with this camcorder. IMPORTANT • After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented memory), it will take longer to record movies, depending on the memory card used , ...
...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. Save your local Canon Web site. As of memory cards. When you may stop. When using memory cards with other devices, such...6 or 10*. SD memory card, / SDHC memory card, 0 SDXC memory card SD Speed Class**: CLASS 4 or better * To record movies with this camcorder. IMPORTANT • After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented memory), it will take longer to record movies, depending on the memory card used , ...
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...Inserting and Removing a Memory Card To use an SDXC memory card with the label facing toward the lens so be prompted to turn off the camcorder and insert the memory card before performing the initial setup. After completing the initial setup, initialize the memory card (A 29). 1 Open the LCD...with a computer OS that is not correctly inserted. 24 Preparations Make sure the POWER/CHG indicator is the first time you turn on the camcorder, the language selection screen of the initial setup screens will appear. 2 Press [ to format the memory card. IMPORTANT • If you use a...
...Inserting and Removing a Memory Card To use an SDXC memory card with the label facing toward the lens so be prompted to turn off the camcorder and insert the memory card before performing the initial setup. After completing the initial setup, initialize the memory card (A 29). 1 Open the LCD...with a computer OS that is not correctly inserted. 24 Preparations Make sure the POWER/CHG indicator is the first time you turn on the camcorder, the language selection screen of the initial setup screens will appear. 2 Press [ to format the memory card. IMPORTANT • If you use a...