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PUB. DIE-0416-000B
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries a
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FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Th
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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 instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8
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Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • App Store, iPhone, iTunes, Mac OS and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • “x.v.Color” and the “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks
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Exciting Features and New Functions -/, Audio Scene Select Wi-Fi Functions (A 114) (A 163) Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi Optimize the audio settings of the functions by making your built-in microphone by selecting camcorder an active part of your the audio scene that matches Wi-Fi home network or by your surroundings. Your audience conveniently accessing Wi-Fi will feel even more immersed in hotspots to upload your videos the scene during playback. wherever you may be. • You can save your r
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Smart AUTO (A 47) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Video Snapshot Face Detection (A 71) (A 100) Shoot or capture short scenes The camcorder automatically and arrange them into a video detects people’s faces and clip set to your favorite adjusts the focus and other background music. settings accordingly for beautiful results. -/, Image Stabilization Memory Save
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Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Eye-Fi Connect the camcorder Use an Eye-Fi card Upload your AVCHD to an HDTV (A 142) (A 160) to wirelessly movies* (A 156) or upload recordings to MP4 movies your computer or a video (A 162) to the Web. sharing Web site. MP4 Upload MP4 movies to Save your recordings. your computer (A 148). You can also create discs from your recordings.* Use the supplied PIXELA’s software (A 146). AVCHD MPEG-2 High Definition Standard Definition Upload AVCHD
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-/, Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the memory on AVCHD- and DLNA-compatible HDTVs and other devices connected to the network (A 178). LAN cable Join a Wi-Fi Transfer your recordings network by first wirelessly from the connecting to an camcorder to a computer or access point FTP server (A 170). (A 165). Wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled iOS Upload your recordings wirelessly device like an iPhone to upload your to You
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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
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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
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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
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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
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 203). 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 requirement
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indicates that a function is available in the Brackets [ ] are used to refer to operating mode indicated and indicates control buttons and menu options that the function is not available. The operating you will touch on the screen and to mode icons are divided into three groups: the other onscreen messages and first three icons represent the camera mode, displays. the second three icons represent the recording standard, and the last two represent playback modes. For a detailed explanatio
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA -110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-718 Battery Pack IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S HDMI Cable Qu ick Guide Wi- Fi Basic Setup Guide** Stylus Pen * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. **-/, only. 16 Introduction C OP Y
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA CD-ROM --/, You can use VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back AVCHD movies, and Network Utility when transferring recordings wirelessly to a computer. -. Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring AVCHD movies and music files you can use as background music. - A printed Startup Guide for PIXELA's software is also supplied. Refer to this Startup Guide for details about the supplied software. • Ca
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Names of Parts 1 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button Left side view (A 71) 2 HOME (home) button (A 28) 3U (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) Aq Wi-Fi antenna (-/, only) Right side view 9 Aq Aa Strap mount (A 24) sA Grip belt (A 24) AaAs dA Memory card slot (A 39) Af Stereo microphone (A 11
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jA Speaker (A 56) Top view kA Zoom lever (A 50) lA Mini advanced shoe (A 122) qS ACCESS (access) indicator (A 45) Al Sa POWER button sS ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Aj Ak Sq Green – On Orange – Standby (A 52) Red – Charging (A 21) dS LCD touch screen (A 26, 27) Sa Ss LCD panel Sd Introduction 19 C OP Y
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Sf DC IN terminal (A 21) Back view gS Battery attachment unit (A 21) Sf Sh Serial number Sg Sj Tripod socket (A 223) Bottom view ShSj 20 Introduction C OP Y
