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PUB. DIE-0448-000A
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. While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover
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FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, ID0019 / ID0022 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. These limits are designed to p
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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 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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REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF R52 and VIXIA HF R50 are in compliance (as of November 2013) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed at the end of this instruction manual. 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 tradem
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Exciting Features and New Functions B Baby Mode (A 60) Wi-Fi Functions (A 117) Using Baby mode, you will not miss out on baby’s precious moments. The camcorder’s Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi* by settings are optimized to capture using convenient Wi-Fi functions the beauty of baby’s skin. You such as the following. can also add stamps to the video to keep track of baby’s growth. • You can use a smartphone as a Baby mode is for AVCHD movies remote control and record mov- only. ies from
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Smart AUTO (A 42) 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 Cinema-Look Filters (A 71) (A 61) Shoot or capture short scenes Use professional cinema-look and arrange them into a video filters to create unique movies clip set to your favorite with distinctive looks. background music. Face Detection Image Stabilization (A 72) The camcorder automatically Dynami
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Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (A 101). Copy your recordings to an external video recorder (A 114). Transfer recordings to your computer (A 105). B Copy the camcorder’s entire memory onto an external Upload your MP4 movies hard drive (A 110). and photos to the Web (A 116). 8 C OP Y
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B Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions Use your iOS/Android device to remotely control the camcorder (A 120). Use the Web browser on your iOS/Android device to view the recordings on the camcorder (A 125). Save your recordings on an iPhone or iPad and play them back (A 126). Connect the camcorder to an After connecting the access point on your home camcorder to an iOS device or network and then share your CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you recordings on CANON iMAGE can u
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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 17 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 of the Camcorder 31 Using the Touch Screen 32
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Basic Shooting and Playback 37 Basic Recording 37 Shooting Video 40 Taking Photos 41 AUTO Mode 43 Zooming 46 Basic Playback 46 Playing Back Video 50 Viewing Photos 53 Deleting Recordings Advanced Shooting 56 Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) 56 Selecting the Video Quality 58 B Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/ Memory Card) for Recordings 58 B Dual Recording and Relay Recording 59 Shooting Modes 60 Baby Mode 61 Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters 62 Special Scene Modes 64 Programmed A
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Advanced Playback and Editing 85 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie 87 Playback with Background Music 89 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 91 Dividing Scenes 92 Trimming Scenes 93 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 Re
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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 File
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R52 / VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R500. 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 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 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 modes are divided into the following three other onscreen messages and groups. For a detailed explanation, refer to displays. Operating Modes (A 36). Movie format Shooting mode Playback mode Faders The camcorder offers two professional looking transition e
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 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 High Speed HDMI Cable Getting Started Leaflet Transfer Utility LE Startup Guide (see below) * CA-110E, including power cord, in Asia. Transfer Utility LE Startup Guide: This guide explains how to download PIXELA’s Transfer Utility LE software, which allows you to save your AVCHD movies and transfer
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Names of Parts 1 (playback mode) button (A 46) Left side view 2 ON/OFF button 12 3 3 Memory card slot cover (A 24) 4 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 83) 5 AV OUT terminal (A 98, 100)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 82) 6 HDMI OUT terminal (A 98, 99) 7 USB terminal (A 98, 100) 8 Memory card slot (A 24) 9 START/STOP button (A 37) 456 7 qA DC IN terminal (A 20) 8 Aa Grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can Right side view reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y 9 button with your t
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fA Speaker (A 49) Top view Ag Zoom lever (A 43) Af Ag hA ACCESS indicator (A 37, 40) jAB Wi-Fi antenna (A 119) Aj Back view Ah Aj Ak kA POWER/CHG (charge) indicator: Green - On Red - Charging (A 20) Al Battery attachment unit (A 20) qS Serial number Al Bottom view Sq Sa Ss aS Tripod socket (A 176) sS BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 21) 18 Introduction C OP Y
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Sd LCD touch screen (A 31) LCD panel Sd Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. By default, this will turn on the camcorder. The first time you open the LCD panel, the initial setup screens will appear and guide you through the basic settings (A 26). Adjust the position of the LCD panel according to the recording 180° conditions. 90° NOTES • About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-pre- cision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to spe
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Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating 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 battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. 1 Plug the compact power adapter 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 C
