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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 are attached.
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.
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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Important Note About the Memory • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
Package contents • CA-110 Compact Power Adapter* [1] * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. • BP-718 Battery Pack • Stylus pen [2] • HTC-100/S HDMI Cable [3] • IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable [4] • -/, Wi-Fi Basic Setup Guide • 2 Software CD-ROMs - PIXELA CD-ROM** -/, Contains VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies, and Network Utility for transferring recordings wirelessly to a computer. .
Table of Contents 6 Package contents 9 Onscreen Icons and Displays 14 Charging the Battery Pack 17 Basic Preparations 20 Setting the Date/Time and Language 22 Using a Memory Card 25 Shooting Video and Taking Photos 29 Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos 32 Playback on a TV Screen 34 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 35 Abridged Specifications Y P O About the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions (-/, only) You can make your camcorder an active part of your Wi-Fi network to fully enjoy a var
Installing the Camcorder’s Instruction Manual (PDF file) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Insert the VIXIA CD-ROM into the computer’s disc drive. 3 Windows: Open the drive into which you inserted the CD-ROM using Windows Explorer. Mac OS: Use Finder and click on the CD-ROM icon. 4 Click/Double-click the Disc_Setup.exe icon. 5 In the installer panel, click [Instruction Manual of the Camcorder] and select your language. 6 When the installation is complete, click [OK], then [Exit].
introduction Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording movies (using Story Creator) q A a A s A d A f A g A En C Y P O Fr 5 6 7 8 9 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the [ Main Functions] panel (; 29) Smart AUTO (A 26) Face detection frame (; 100) Touch & Track frame: Touch a moving subject on the screen to keep it clearly in focus at all times.
Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording movies Manual mode Cinema mode h A Recording program: Recording programs allow you to change various picture-related settings to your preference, or to use a special scene recording program to apply the camcorder settings most appropriate for a variety of situations. (; 95) j A Manual exposure: Correct the exposure manually for a picture darker/ brighter than the one obtained using the automatic exposure set by the camcorder.
Onscreen Icons and Displays g S Image stabilizer (; 98) h S Tele macro (; 109) j S Remaining recording time * On the memory card; & In the built-in memory* ( Relay recording (; 40)* - When there is no more free space on the memory, [& End] (built-in memory*) or [* End] (memory card) will be displayed in red and recording will stop. * -/, only. k S Frame rate (; 94) l S Image effects: Fine-tune the brightness, sharpness, color and contrast of your recordings.
Onscreen Icons and Displays Playing movies (during playback) AVCHD movies: MP4 movies: C Y P O g F External audio input (; 84) h F Eye-Fi Wireless Communication: Using an Eye-Fi card you can upload you recordings wirelessly. Important restrictions apply so be sure to refer to Using an Eye-Fi card (; 160). j F Scene number k F Playback control buttons (A 30) l F Data code: Displays information depending on the type of recording.
Onscreen Icons and Displays Viewing photos Control button [Edit] - Open the Edit panel (; 185) Current photo / Total number of photos Control button [h] - Photo jump (; 133) Control button [Ð] - Slideshow: Play back a slideshow of your photos and use your favorite background music.
step 1 Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. When you use the compact power adapter, the power of the battery pack will not be consumed. Charge the battery pack before use. 1 1 Connect the compact power adapter. 1 Connect to the adapter (for Asia only). 2 Plug into a power outlet. 2 3 Connect the camcorder. 2 Plug into the DC IN terminal. Y P O Insert the battery pack.
Charging the Battery Pack Charging times Charging the supplied BP-718 Battery Pack will take approximately 5 hours 10 minutes. A fully charged battery pack will allow for the following operations (movies in FXP mode). Typical recording Playback Memory card 1 hr. 15 min. 2 hr. 55 min. -/, Built-in memory 1 hr. 15 min. 3 hr. All given times are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions.
Charging the Battery Pack NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start. • If remaining battery time 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 discharge naturally.
step 2 Basic Preparations Before you begin, make basic adjustments and learn about a few of the frequently-used parts. See Grip Belt and Straps (; 24), Adjusting the LCD Screen (; 26) for details. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 1 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. 3 Y P O 1 Rotate it up to 90 degrees down (for example, to record with your hand extended above a crowd). 2 Rotate it up to 180 degrees toward the lens (for example, to record video of yourself).
Basic Preparations IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Press firmly when using touch operations. 4 4 Set the camera mode and recording standard. Press to open the HOME menu. From there, you can access the [ Camera Mode] and [ Recording Standard] menus.
Basic Preparations Camera mode Touch [ Camera Mode] and then select one of the following camera modes. [N] In mode, the camcorder takes care of most of the settings. [n] In mode, you have access to all the menus and can use a wide array of advanced functions. [ ] In mode, you can give your recordings a cinematic look and still have access to all the menus. See Advanced Functions (; 89) for more details. Recording standard Y P O Press .
step 3 Setting the Date/Time and Language When you turn on the camcorder for the first time, you will need to set the date and time before using the camcorder. You can also change the date format and time zone. (For your convenience, you can do so after changing the language to your preference.) See Changing the Time Zone (; 36) for details. 1 1 Press P. T When the internal clock is not set, the [Date/Time] screen will appear. Y P O 2 Change the date/time. 2 C3 1 Touch a field you want to change.
Setting the Date/Time and Language 5 Select the language used for menus and onscreen displays. See Using the Menus (; 28) for details. 1 Press . 2 Select the desired language. 5 [ Other Settings] > q > [Language !] > Desired language > [OK] > [X] C Y P O En English is the default language NOTES Es Fr • If you changed the language by mistake, look for the menu option with the ! mark.
step 4 Using a Memory Card Use commercially available . SD, / SDHC (SD High Capacity) or 0 SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory cards. Make sure you use a compatible memory card. See Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder (; 37) for memory cards that can be used. Before using an Eye-Fi card be sure to refer to Using an Eye-Fi card (; 161). 1 2 Turn off the camcorder. Make sure the indicator is off. 2 Open the memory card slot cover.
Using a Memory Card -/, Selecting the memory to use for recording You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on a memory card. The default memory for recording both movies and photos is the built-in memory but you can select the recording memory independently for movies and for photos. See Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/Memory Card) for the Recordings (; 40) for details. IMPORTANT • Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable.
basic recording Selecting the Quality of Video After you choose to record movies in MP4 or AVCHD, you can set the recording mode (level of video quality). Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. For AVCHD movies, select MXP or FXP for better quality or LP for longer recording times. For MP4 movies, select 4 Mbps for smaller file sizes and faster uploads. See Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) (; 91) for approximate recording times. 1 Press 1 2 C .
basic recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos In mode you can easily record movies and photos. You do not need to worry about any settings or menu options - the camcorder will select the most appropriate settings automatically. Before using an Eye-Fi card be sure to refer to Using an Eye-Fi card (; 161). 2 Z 1 Y P O Flashes in red while shooting video and while a scene or photo is being recorded on the memory. START/STOP button 1 C Start recording movies. Press to start recording.
Shooting Video and Taking Photos Use the zoom to frame the subject Use the zoom lever or the onscreen zoom controls. To zoom out, zoom toward the T (wide angle) end. To zoom in, zoom toward the S (telephoto) end. Touch [FUNC.] > [ZOOM] to display the onscreen zoom controls NOTES C Y P O • Smart AUTO: In mode, just point the camcorder and Smart AUTO will automatically select the best settings for your subject and the scene you want to use.
Shooting Video and Taking Photos • Follow the suggestions of the Story Creator to transform casual and random videos to interesting video stories. Story Creator offers easy-tofollow scripts optimized for various scenarios. See Video Stories and Cinema Style (; 67) for details. • About the zoom: The camcorder features 10x optical zoom. When recording movies, you can also use the 200x digital zoom. See [Digital Zoom] (; 187) for details.
Shooting Video and Taking Photos When you have finished recording Confirm that the indicator goes out Make sure the camcorder has finished writing the scenes or photos on the memory before turning it off. 1 Check that the indicator is off. 2 Press P . 3 Close the LCD panel.
basic playback Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos The basic playback screen is the [ Movies] or [ Movies] screen. You can change the index screen displayed from the [G Index Selection] screen. You can also play back complete stories from the gallery. See Playing Back Video (; 54), Playing Back Stories from the Gallery (; 78), Viewing Photos (; 132) for details. 3 1 2 1 Press to set the camcorder to playback mode. C Y P O 2 En Change the index screen, if necessary.
Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos [ Movies] index screen: Scenes organized by date & Built in memory* * memory card Gallery: Scenes organized by stories (; 78) [ Movies] index screen (; 59) Photo index screen (; 132) Scenes converted to standard definition (only when the memory card is selected)* (; 156) * -/, only. Y P O 3 Look for the scene or photo you want to play back. 3 C 2 2 1 Move toward T to show 15 scenes/ photos; move toward S to show 6 scenes/photos.
Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos AVCHD movies 1 7 2 3 6 5 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Touch anywhere else to hide the playback controls Next scene Fast playback* (touch again to increase the speed) Stop Volume and background music controls Pause (touch again to resume playback) Beginning of the scene (double-tap to jump to the previous scene) C Y P O * In playback pause, these controls are replaced by the slow playback controls. En Photos: The selected photo is displayed in single photo view.
basic playback Playback on a TV Screen Connect your camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Make sure the camcorder and TV are turned off before you start. 1 Connect the camcorder to the TV. Select the most appropriate connection according to the input terminals on your TV. The HDMI connection has higher picture quality (HD) than the composite video connection (SD). 2 2 Turn on the camcorder. Press to turn on the camcorder directly in playback mode.
Playback on a TV Screen " Composite video connection: Analog, standard-definition connection. See Connection Diagrams - Connection " (; 140) for details about additional settings. Yellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (optional) Red NOTES • The illustrations are for reference only. The layout of terminals on your TV may be different. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Adjust the volume using the TV.
external connections Saving and Sharing Your Recordings It is recommended that you periodically save your recordings. PIXELA’s software (Windows only) - For AVCHD movies. Refer to the Startup Guide (supplied leaflet) and Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA’s software for details about installing and using the software. ImageBrowser EX (Windows/Mac OS) - For MP4 movies and photos. This software allows you to save and manage MP4 movies and photos.
specifications Abridged Specifications The specifications given here are an abridged version of the full specifications of the camcorder. Be sure to read the full version of the instruction manual for the complete information. See Specifications (; 236) for details. Power supply (rated) 3.6 V DC (battery pack), 5.3 V DC (compact power adapter) Power consumption 2.7 W (SP mode, AF on, LCD normal brightness) Battery Pack DANGER! Y P O Treat the battery pack with care.
Abridged Specifications Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of nongenuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
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