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... 15 of FCC Rules. The available scientific evidence does not show that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. These limits are associated with using low-power wireless devices. If such changes or modifications...limits set forth for help. Canon U.S.A., Inc. If this device must accept any biological effects. Tel No. (516)328-5600 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies ...
... 15 of FCC Rules. The available scientific evidence does not show that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. These limits are associated with using low-power wireless devices. If such changes or modifications...limits set forth for help. Canon U.S.A., Inc. If this device must accept any biological effects. Tel No. (516)328-5600 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies ...
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REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA Model ID0008: VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 4 REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF M52 and VIXIA HF M50 are in any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other regions where they exit ...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 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 servicing to rain ...
REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA Model ID0008: VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 4 REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF M52 and VIXIA HF M50 are in any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other regions where they exit ...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 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 servicing to rain ...
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... implied for any 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 PERSONAL...service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. • Other names and products not mentioned above 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 ...
... implied for any 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 PERSONAL...service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. • Other names and products not mentioned above 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 ...
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... storage drive back home. • You can upload your recordings wirelessly, directly from your camcorder to YouTube and Facebook (A 174). • You can play them back on an HDTV in your camcorder from DLNA-compatible TV sets and other DLNA media players connected to a computer in microphone ...in all their splendor. 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 your home network using the supplied software Network Utility (A 170). Audio Scene Select (A 114) Optimize ...
... storage drive back home. • You can upload your recordings wirelessly, directly from your camcorder to YouTube and Facebook (A 174). • You can play them back on an HDTV in your camcorder from DLNA-compatible TV sets and other DLNA media players connected to a computer in microphone ...in all their splendor. 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 your home network using the supplied software Network Utility (A 170). Audio Scene Select (A 114) Optimize ...
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... whole content of the built-in on distant subjects (full telephoto). With no need for camcorder shake when you zoom in memory or a memory card onto an external hard drive connected directly to the camcorder. Smart AUTO (A 47) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the recording ...situation. 7 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 ...
... whole content of the built-in on distant subjects (full telephoto). With no need for camcorder shake when you zoom in memory or a memory card onto an external hard drive connected directly to the camcorder. Smart AUTO (A 47) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the recording ...situation. 7 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 ...
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... movies (A 162) to the Web. MP4 Upload MP4 movies to your computer or a video sharing Web site. 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).
... movies (A 162) to the Web. MP4 Upload MP4 movies to your computer or a video sharing Web site. 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).
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... your home network, you do not need to be near your recordings to the Web. 9 -/, Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the camcorder to a computer or FTP server (A 170). Because you can even upload videos while traveling! and DLNA-compatible HDTVs and other devices...
... your home network, you do not need to be near your recordings to the Web. 9 -/, Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the camcorder to a computer or FTP server (A 170). Because you can even upload videos while traveling! and DLNA-compatible HDTVs and other devices...
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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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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. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the -. 14 Introduction Unless indicated otherwise, ...built-in this manual are used interchangeably with a still camera. 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...
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. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the -. 14 Introduction Unless indicated otherwise, ...built-in this manual are used interchangeably with a still camera. 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...
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...: * * For movies only. 1 Press . 2 Activate the self timer. [ Other Settings] > r > [Self Timer] > [i On [X] • < will touch on the camcorder are indicated within a "button" frame. For example Y. The > arrow is not available. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. Introduction 15 The operating mode icons are divided into three groups: the...
...: * * For movies only. 1 Press . 2 Activate the self timer. [ Other Settings] > r > [Self Timer] > [i On [X] • < will touch on the camcorder are indicated within a "button" frame. For example Y. The > arrow is not available. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. Introduction 15 The operating mode icons are divided into three groups: the...
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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 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
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...files are supplied with the supplied PIXELA's software. ies and photos, create video podcasts, make photo albums, and more. Refer to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY**, YouTube and Facebook. This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for managing, editing, and playing back AVCHD movies, and ... frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this Startup Guide for saving and transferring AVCHD movies and music files you to a computer. - . A printed Startup Guide for installation. - Use Transfer Utility for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM.
...files are supplied with the supplied PIXELA's software. ies and photos, create video podcasts, make photo albums, and more. Refer to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY**, YouTube and Facebook. This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for managing, editing, and playing back AVCHD movies, and ... frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this Startup Guide for saving and transferring AVCHD movies and music files you to a computer. - . A printed Startup Guide for installation. - Use Transfer Utility for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM.
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...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 Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 231). 1 Plug the power cord into the... the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to the camcorder. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter...
...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 Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 231). 1 Plug the power cord into the... the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to the camcorder. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter...
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... ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will turn on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After pressing P to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is updated in the memory. Be...down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in red (battery pack charging). BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off . 4 Charging will start when the...
... ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will turn on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After pressing P to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is updated in the memory. Be...down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in red (battery pack charging). BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off . 4 Charging will start when the...
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...of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start. • 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 ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before , to... last 2 to 3 times 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 can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to recycle...
...of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start. • 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 ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before , to... last 2 to 3 times 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 can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to recycle...
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You can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y button with your thumb. 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 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. Preparing the Accessories Grip Belt and Straps Fasten the grip belt.
You can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y button with your thumb. 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 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. Preparing the Accessories Grip Belt and Straps Fasten the grip belt.
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To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the strap. To attach an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to use both for extra convenience and protection. Preparations 25 You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to the rear bracket on the grip belt and adjust the length of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten.
To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the strap. To attach an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to use both for extra convenience and protection. Preparations 25 You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to the rear bracket on the grip belt and adjust the length of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten.
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... compact power adapter 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 specification. Less than 99.99% of the touch screen, refer to [H Bright]. 26 Preparations
... compact power adapter 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 specification. Less than 99.99% of the touch screen, refer to [H Bright]. 26 Preparations