Canon VIXIA HFM50 Instruction Manual

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10  Table of contents Introduction6 Exciting Features and New Functions14 About this Manual16 Getting to Know the Camcorder16 Supplied Accessories a

100  Video• Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function.- Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes.- Cha

Video  101To select the main subjectIf there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will auto-matically select one person it determine

102  VideoTouch & TrackWhen recording a group of people using face detection, the camcorder will automatically detect one person as the main subj

Video  103FadersThe camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade-in or fade-out scenes. You have the option to activate the f

104  VideoManually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture[’ Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program; using it, you can

Video  105•[“ Aperture-Pri. AE]: The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position.• When setting a

106  VideoManual Exposure AdjustmentAt times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or sub-jects under very strong lights may appear to

Video  107NOTES• If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the cam-corder will return to automatic exposure.• When shooting subjects

108  VideoManual Focus AdjustmentAutofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.Operating modes:POINTS TO CHECK•

Video  1093 Touch and hold [F] or [E] to adjust the focus.• The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily. You can also tu

Table of contents  11 AUTO Mode45 Basic Recording45 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode47 About the Smart AUTO function49 Intelligent IS50

110  VideoPOINTS TO CHECK• Select a recording program other than [Š SCN: Fireworks].* Touch again to turn off the tele macro function.• The camcorder

Video  111To set the custom white balance Point the camcorder at a white object, so it fills the whole screen, and touch [Set WB].When the adjustment

112  VideoImage EffectsYou can adjust the color depth, brightness, contrast, and sharpness of the image.Operating modes:POINTS TO CHECK• Select a rec

Video  113Self TimerOperating modes:*For movies only.1Press .2 Activate the self timer.• < will appear on the screen.• Repeat, selecting [j Off],

114  VideoAudio Scenes and Other Audio SettingsYou can have the camcorder optimize the audio settings of the built-in microphone by selecting the aud

Video  115NOTES• Audio scenes cannot be selected in the following cases:- When an external microphone is attached to the mini advanced shoe.- When an

116  VideoAuto Wind ScreenThe camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. You can select from two levels or

Video  1172 Adjust the audio equalizer.Options( Default value)Built-in Microphone DirectionalityYou can change the directionality of the built-in mi

118  VideoOptions ( Default value)NOTES• Except when using the audio mix function, an external microphone overrides the built-in microphone. In the

Video  119Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen.• The audio level indicator and cur

12  Table of contents102 Touch & Track103 Faders104 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture106 Manual Exposure Adjustment107 Automatic Gai

120  VideoNOTES• When you are using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, including the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, the audio level indicator wi

Video  1214 Adjust the volume as necessary.* You can also drag your finger along the [Headphones] bar.• Ó will appear on the screen.To adjust the vol

122  VideoUsing the Mini Advanced ShoeUsing the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder a range of optional accessories to expand its fun

Video  123Using an External MicrophoneWhen recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder’s int

124  VideoUsing the WM-V1 Wireless MicrophoneUsing the WM-V1 you can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding the p

Video  1254 If necessary, activate and adjust the audio mix balance with the p > [Audio Mix] setting.NOTES• When you are using a microphone connec

126  VideoUsing an External Video LightYou can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you need to record movies in dark lo

Video  1273 Select the type of audio input.• This step is not necessary after connecting an optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone.4 Activate the audio m

128  Video2Press Y to capture the video snapshot scene.The camcorder captures the video snapshot scene for about 4 seconds (the blue frame serves as

Video  1292 Select the photo capture setting.To capture the photos 1 Play back the scene or story from which you want to capture the photo.2 Pause th

Table of contents  13156 -/, Uploading AVCHD Movies to the Web162 Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web -/, Wi-Fi Functions163 Introduction to

130  VideoDividing ScenesYou can divide scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest.Operating modes:1 Play back the scene

Video  131• The following scenes cannot be divided:- Video snapshot scenes and other scenes that are too short (less than 3 seconds).- -/, Scenes tha

132  PhotosPhotosRefer to this chapter for details on viewing photos and other photo-related operations.Viewing PhotosOperating modes:1Press T.2 Open

Photos  1334 Touch the photo you wish to view.• The photo is displayed in single photo view. • Drag your finger left/right to browse through the phot

134  PhotosIMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data l

Photos  1352 Delete the photos.* When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individ-ual photos you want to delete before

136  PhotosSlideshowYou can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.Operating modes:1 Open the [ Photos] index screen.2 Select th

Photos  137To change the slideshow’s transition effects1Press .2 Select the transition effect.[ Other Settings] > > [Slideshow Transition] >

138  External ConnectionsExternal ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer

External Connections  139Connection DiagramsIn the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right si

14  IntroductionAbout this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500. Please read this manual carefully be

140  External ConnectionsConnection "Composite VideoType: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output onlyConnect to a standard TV or a VCR w

External Connections  141NOTES• Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB c

142  External ConnectionsPlayback on a TV ScreenConnect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV u

External Connections  143Saving and Sharing Your Recordings-/, Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory CardYou can copy your recordings from the built-

144  External ConnectionsOptionsCopying Scenes from a Story by RatingOperating modes:1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front.• Ch

External Connections  1453 Copy the photo.4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to copy or touch [X]. Copying Photos from the Index S

146  External ConnectionsIMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in pe

External Connections  147Saving AVCHD Movies (Windows only)With the supplied software VideoBrowser (-/, only) or Transfer Utility (. only), you can s

148  External ConnectionsSaving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS)With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX you can save MP4 movies and photos t

External Connections  1496 Follow the onscreen instructions.For Windows users, the User Account Control window appears, follow the instructions to co

Introduction  15Self TimerOperating modes:* For movies only.1Press .2 Activate the self timer.• < will appear on the screen.• Repeat, selecting [j

150  External ConnectionsIMPORTANT• When the camcorder is connected to a computer: - Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the mem

External Connections  151-/, Memory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto an External Hard DriveYou can easily save all the movies and photos you record

152  External ConnectionsBefore disconnecting the external hard driveBefore turning off or physically disconnecting the external hard drive, be sure

External Connections  1534 Touch [Play Back from Hard Drive] and select the memory save folder you wish to play back.• If you performed multiple memo

154  External ConnectionsInitializing the External Hard Drive1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.Do not disconnect the power source

External Connections  155Copying Recordings to an External Video RecorderOperating modes:In High DefinitionConnect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc reco

156  External ConnectionsConnectingConnect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection ". Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 140). Recording1 Externa

External Connections  157InstallationInstall the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. Refer to the Startup G

158  External Connections7Touch [OK].Connect the camcorder to the computer at this point (A 159) to continue uploading the converted videos to the We

External Connections  1592 Select the rating of the stories you want to convert.3Touch [Edit Story] > [Convert HD'SD (%)] and continue the co

16  IntroductionGetti ng to Know the Camco rderSupplied Accessories and CD-ROMsThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:* CA-110E i

160  External ConnectionsIMPORTANT• While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the me

External Connections  1612 Convert the desired movies (A 157).• If you are within the range of a configured network, Web upload will start automatica

162  External Connections• While using an Eye-Fi Card, the ACCESS indicator may flash from time to time.• Wireless communication via the Eye-Fi card

Wi-Fi Functions  163Wi-Fi FunctionsThis chapter contains information about how to operate the Wi-Fi functions of your camcorder, starting with the Wi

164  Wi-Fi FunctionsNOTES• While using Wi-Fi functions, the camcorder's automatic power off func-tion will be disabled.Wi-Fi connection Ad hoc m

Wi-Fi Functions  165Connecting to a Wi-Fi NetworkWirelessly connecting to a Wi-Fi network via an access point (wireless router) is commonly referred

166  Wi-Fi FunctionsOperating modes:Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)To use WPS to make a connection using infra-structure mode, make sure your wireless ro

Wi-Fi Functions  1674 Within 2 minutes, touch [OK] on the camcorder's screen.You can touch [Stop] and then [OK] to interrupt the Wi-Fi Protected

168  Wi-Fi FunctionsManual SetupPerform this procedure to wirelessly connect the camcorder to the wireless router (using infrastructure mode) if your

Wi-Fi Functions  1694 Touch the [Encryption Key] control button to enter the encryption key or password of the wireless access point and then touch [

Introduction  17The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:• PIXELA CD-ROM- -/, You can use VideoBrowser for managing, editin

170  Wi-Fi FunctionsNOTES• The functions available and the setup method will vary depending on the specifications and characteristics of the Wi-Fi ne

Wi-Fi Functions  171For FTP servers:• Correctly configured FTP server, such as a Macintosh computer or net-work-attached storage (NAS) drive. You wil

172  Wi-Fi FunctionsFile Transfer Destination Setup for FTP Servers1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press .2 Connect the camcorder to t

Wi-Fi Functions  1734 Select the memory that contains the recordings you wish to transfer wirelessly and touch [OK].• You can select more than one me

174  Wi-Fi FunctionsUploading Recordings to YouTube and FacebookYou can upload movies to YouTube and movies and photos to Face-book using the supplie

Wi-Fi Functions  1753 If you are uploading to YouTube, read the YouTube agreement carefully and touch [I Agree] if you agree.4 Touch the desired conn

176  Wi-Fi Functions2 Set up a new connection point.* To replace the current settings, touch [Edit] instead and then manually change the settings. T

Wi-Fi Functions  177Uploading Videos1 Camcorder: Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press .2 Camcorder: Select the ad hoc Wi-Fi connection.*

178  Wi-Fi FunctionsWireless Playback on a DLNA-Compatible DeviceIf you have a DLNA-compatible player, such as an HDTV, on your home network, you can

Wi-Fi Functions  1793 Camcorder: Touch the desired connection point and then touch [OK].4 DLNA Digital Media Player: Select your camcorder model from

18  IntroductionNames of Parts1 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 71)2 HOME (home) button (A 28)3 U (camera/play) button (A 33)4 BATTERY RELEASE

180  Wi-Fi FunctionsNOTES• Playback may not appear smooth depending on the wireless router's settings and capability. In such case, try the foll

Wi-Fi Functions  181GlossaryThis is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this chapter. The documentation for your wireless router

182  Additional InformationAdditional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes-sages, handling and maintenance tips, and o

Additional Information  1831The default setting is on in mode and off in other camera modes.2Some options are available only when recording a story

184  Additional Information[Edit] Panel - Mode* Option available only for AVCHD movies.Control Button[ Movies] Index Screen[ Movies]Index Screen[zS

Additional Information  185In the gallery:* Operation not available for the two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snap-shot].[Edit] Panel -

186  Additional Information[ Other Settings] MenusWhen the camcorder is in mode, you will not be able to access the p menu.p Camera SetupMenu item

Additional Information  1871Option available only for recording movies.2Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached

188  Additional Information[Focus Assistance]: When focus assistance is activated, the image at the center of the screen is magnified to help you foc

Additional Information  189[Surround Mic Directionality]: Sets the directionality mode of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone.[ò Surround]: Record

Introduction  19Aj Speaker (A 56)Ak Zoom lever (A 50)Al Mini advanced shoe (A 122)Sq ACCESS (access) indicator (A 45)Sa POWER buttonSs ON/OFF (CHG) (

190  Additional Information[TV Type]: When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the optional STV-250N Stereo Video Cable, select the setting accor

Additional Information  1911Option not available in mode.2Option available only for AVCHD movies.3This is the only option available when an externa

192  Additional Information[x.v.Color]: Uses a color space with an extended gamut to achieve deeper colors, closer to real life.• Use this function t

Additional Information  193q System SetupMenu item Setting optionsy A[Output Onscreen Displays]1[i On], [j Off] zzzz –[Language !] [ ], [Dansk], [Deu

194  Additional Information[Autostart Decoration][i On], [j Off] zz –––[Power Saving Mode] [Auto Power Off]:[j Off], [i On]zzzz –[Quick Start (Standb

Additional Information  1951Option not available in mode.2Option available only after connecting an external hard drive to the camcorder.3Option av

196  Additional Information[Custom Control Button]: On the lower right of the recording screen, a control button that is a shortcut to one of the fun

Additional Information  197• Depending on the TV set, additional settings may be required on the TV itself to activate the HDMI-CEC function. Refer t

198  Additional InformationAppendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (using Story Creator)1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the [ Main Func

Additional Information  199Recording Movies Manual mode Cinema modeAh Recording program (A 95)Aj Manual exposure (A 106)Ak AGC (automatic gain contr

2 IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.COPYRIG

20  IntroductionSf DC IN terminal (A 21)Sg Battery attachment unit (A 21)Sh Serial numberSj Tripod socket (A 223)SfSgShSjBottom viewBack view

200  Additional Information Playing Movies (during playback)AVCHD movies:MP4 movies:Fg External audio input (A 84)Fh Eye-Fi wireless communication (A

Additional Information  201 Viewing PhotosGd Control button [Edit]: Open the Edit panel (A 185)Gf Current photo / Total number of photosGg Control bu

202  Additional Information7 Memory operationÜRecord, ÛRecord pause, ÐPlayback, ÝPlayback pause, ×Fast playback, ØFast reverse playback, ÕSlow playba

Additional Information  203Trou b le?TroubleshootingIf you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-times what you think is a

204  Additional InformationCannot charge the battery pack.- Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start.- The temperature of the battery pac

Additional Information  205Changing the operating mode between recording (Ü)/record pause (Û)/playback (Ð) takes longer than usual.- When the memory

206  Additional InformationWhen playing back scenes/slideshow with background music, the music track is not played back correctly.- This can occur wh

Additional Information  207? appears on the screen.- The camcorder has become hot while in the [Underwater] or [Surface] recording program. Turn off

208  Additional InformationSound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts)

Additional Information  209Cannot upload files wirelessly using an Eye-Fi card.- q> [Eye-Fi Communication] is set to [Off] (… appears onscreen). S

Preparations  21PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to

210  Additional InformationCannot save photos on my computer- When the memory contains too many photos (Windows – 2,500 photos or more, Macintosh – 1

Additional Information  211Cannot connect with the wireless router.- Check that the wireless router is working correctly.- The effective communicatio

212  Additional Information-/, Cannot convert- Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted cor-rectly.- You ins

Additional Information  213-/, Cannot play the movies in the built-in memory Initialize only using the camcorder- The camcorder's built-in mem

214  Additional InformationCheck the memory card- Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted cor-rectly.- A me

Additional Information  215LCD screen has been dimmed Use the [LCD Backlight] setting to change the brightness- Change the q > [LCD Backlight] s

216  Additional InformationNumber of scenes already at maximum- The maximum number of AVCHD scenes (3,999 scenes) has been reached. Delete some scene

Additional Information  217Some scenes were recorded using another device and cannot be copied.- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder ca

218  Additional InformationList of Messages for the Optional Video Light-/, List of Messages for Connecting to an External Hard Drive-/, List of Mess

Additional Information  219Cannot connect to FTP server- Make sure that the camcorder and FTP server have the same IP address configured.- This messa

22  Preparations4 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.• If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when y

220  Additional InformationNo access points found- Cordless phones, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other appliances may interfere with the wirele

Additional Information  221Unable to obtain an IP address- If you are not using a DHCP server, configure the camcorder’s Wi-Fi settings manually or o

222  Additional Information Do’s and Don’tsHandling PrecautionsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per-formance.

Additional Information  223• Do not point the lens at strong light sources. Do not leave the cam-corder pointed at a bright subject.• Do not use or s

224  Additional Information Battery Pack• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals wit

Additional Information  225Memory Card• We recommend backing up the recordings on the memory card onto your computer. Data may be corrupted or lost d

226  Additional Information DisposalWhen you delete movies or initialize the memory, only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not

Additional Information  227Maintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated

228  Additional Information To avoid condensation • Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in tem-perature.• Remove the memory card

Additional Information  229General InformationAccessories* Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory.**-/, only. (Availabil

Preparations  23• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not con-nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for

230  Additional Information NOTES• Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder. Look for th

Additional Information  2315 CG-700 Battery ChargerUse the battery charger to charge the battery packs.Charging, Recording and Playback TimesThe char

232  Additional Information -/, Recording AVCHD movies using the built-in memoryRecording AVCHD movies using a memory card* Approximate times for rec

Additional Information  2337 TL-H43 Tele-converterThis Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.5.• The

234  Additional Information Ag DM-100 Directional Stereo MicrophoneThis highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to the camcorder’s mi

Additional Information  235Sa WP-V4 Waterproof CaseThis case allows you to record movies and take photos underwater without get-ting the camcorder we

236  Additional Information SpecificationsVIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 — Values given are approximate figures.System• Recording Syste

Additional Information  237• Image Sensor 1/3-inch CMOS, 2,370,000 pixelsEffective pixels: 2,070,000 pixels (1920 x 1080)• LCD Touch Screen: 3 inch

238  Additional Information -/, Wi-Fi• Standard: Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n protocol• Frequency: 2.4 GHz• Supported channels: 1 - 11• Encrypt

Additional Information  239• Rated voltage: 3.6 V DC• Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)• Battery capacity: 1,840 mAh (typical); 6.5 Wh

24  PreparationsPreparing the AccessoriesGrip Belt and StrapsFasten the grip belt.Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your

240  Additional InformationIndex3D Flip View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . .228AGC (automatic gain control

Additional Information  241Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Index screen selection . . . . . . . . . . 59Initializing the memory .

242  Additional InformationTel ep ho to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Time zone/DST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Timeline . . . . . .

243CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATESThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc.

244 LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT’S HARD DRIVE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL,

245CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with r

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Preparations  25To attach an optional wrist strapAttach the wrist strap to the rear bracket on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten.You can al

26  PreparationsAdjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD PanelOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees.• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.• You can

Preparations  27Basic Operation of the CamcorderUsing the Touch ScreenThe control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynam

28  PreparationsUsing the MenusMany of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the [ Main Functions] panel and [ Other Settings] menus i

Preparations  29• [ Camera Mode] - From the [ Camera Mode] menu, you will be able to change whether you record movies in mode (camcorder automatica

3FCC/IC NOTICEHD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systemsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subje

30  PreparationsYou may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar or touch [ ] and [ ] to find the control button of the desired func

Preparations  311 Press to open the HOME menu.2 Touch [ Other Settings] to open the [Other Settings] menus.3 Touch the tab of the desired menu.4 D

32  PreparationsNext, set the recording standard. The recording standard determines the type of data the movie is recorded as — namely, AVCHD or MP4.

Preparations  33NOTES• You can adjust the video quality using the r > [Recording Mode] setting.• Some portable devices may not be able to play bac

34  PreparationsFirst Time SettingsSetting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. Th

Preparations  35Changing the LanguageThe default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 27 languages.Operating modes:1Press .

36  PreparationsChanging the Time ZoneChange the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York.Operating modes:1Press .2 Open the

Preparations  37Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use the following types of commercially available Secure

38  PreparationsCompatible operating systems for SDXC memory cardsIMPORTANT• If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXC-compa

Preparations  39Inserting and Removing a Memory CardMake sure to initialize (A 41) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder.1 Turn off

4 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 accessor

40  Preparations-/, Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/Memory Card) for the RecordingsYou can select to record your movies and photos in the built

Preparations  413 Activate the relay recording. * The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in the memories used f

42  Preparations3 Initialize the memory.-/,.1Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocatio

Preparations  43Using the Optional Wireless ControllerWhen you use the optional WL-D89 Wireless Controller, you can con-veniently operate the camcord

44  PreparationsWireless Controller’s ButtonsNOTES• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong lig

AUTO Mode  45AUTO ModeThis chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick

46  AUTO Mode2Press .To change the recording standard, refer to Recording (A 31).3 Set the camcorder to mode.To record videoPress Y to begin record

AUTO Mode  47About AUTO mode• Only the following functions are available in mode.- Zoom (A 50).- Quick Start (A 52).- Video snapshot (A 71).- Face

48  AUTO ModeSmart AUTO icons * The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions.Background →(color of the icon)Bright*(gray)Blue skies*(li

AUTO Mode  49IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data

5Trademark Acknowledgements• SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of

50  AUTO Mode• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such cases, you can adjust the LCD backlight with the q

AUTO Mode  51Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen. • The zoom controls appear on the left side of t

52  AUTO ModeQuick StartWhen you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder cons

AUTO Mode  53• About standby mode and auto power off: - The camcorder will power off automatically if left in standby mode for 10 minutes. Press P to

54  VideoVideoThis chapter covers functions related to movies, including play-back, advanced shooting, using Story Creator and other advanced functio

Video  553 Look for the scene you want to play back. Move the zoom lever toward T to show 15 scenes per page; move it toward S to show 6 scenes per p

56  VideoDuring playback:Adjusting the volume for AVCHD movies1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.2Touch [Ý], drag y

Video  57During playback pause: IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may resul

58  Video3D Flip ViewOperating modes:Touch [ ] in the [ Movies] index screen to switch to 3D Flip View. This fun way of displaying scenes grouped by

Video  59The [Index Selection] Screen: Selecting the Content to Play BackFrom the [G Index Selection] screen you can select the content you want to p

6 Exciting Features and New Functions-/, Wi-Fi Functions (A 163)Audio Scene Select (A 114)Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi functions by making your camcord

60  VideoNOTES• -/, Fast/slow playback modes are not available for scenes converted to standard definition. Scenes in the [SD Movies] index screen ca

Video  613 Delete the scene.Deleting Scenes from the [ Movies] or [ Movies] Index ScreenOperating modes:1 Open the [ Movies] or [ Movies] index s

62  VideoDeleting a Single Scene from a StoryOperating modes:1 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scene you want to delete.2 In t

Video  633 Touch one or more of the rating buttons to select all the applicable scenes.• A grayed out rating button indicates that no scenes in the s

64  VideoIMPORTANT• Be careful when deleting recordings. Once deleted, scenes cannot be recovered.• Deleting a story permanently deletes all the scen

Video  653 Touch the desired frame in the timeline ruler to start playing back the scene from that point. To change the interval between frames! Touc

66  VideoOnscreen Displays and Data CodeWith every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code. For AVCHD movies, the data code includes

Video  67Video Stories and Cinema StyleUsing Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesStory Creator is a helpful function that offers suggestions fo

68  Video5 Touch [To Recording Screen].A confirmation screen will appear that shows the selected theme, story scene (category), shooting advice and t

Video  69To select a different story scene (category)1Touch [ë] (including the story scene title) at the bottom of the screen.2 Drag your finger up/d

7Smart AUTO (A 47)Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time wi

70  VideoCinema Mode and Cinema-Look FiltersIn (cinema) mode, the camcorder will adjust the frame rate and several other picture-related settings t

Video  71Options ( Default value)The camcorder offers 7 cinema-look filters. Select the desired filter while previewing the effect on the screen.NOT

72  Video1Press V.• A blue border appears on the screen.• Press V again to return to normal video recording mode.2Press Y.• The camcorder records for

Video  73Decorating Scenes while RecordingOperating modes:1 Open the decoration screen.• The decoration screen will open automatically also when you

74  Video& [Ü]** (Image Mix) Choose one of 27 different frames to add onto the canvas. Image mix can be used in combination with the pens, stamps

Video  75To use [Animated Stamps]1Touch [×].The [Animated Stamps] screen will appear. 2 Touch one of the control buttons.3 Touch anywhere on the canv

76  VideoTo use the Chroma Key function1 Open the [Select Image] screen of the image mix function (A 75).2 Touch [+] or [-] to select the image you c

Video  77Decorating Scenes during PlaybackOperating modes:1 From the [ Movies] index screen or gallery, play back the scene you want to decorate.2 T

78  VideoPlaying Back Stories from the GalleryYou can play back recordings made using Story Creator to play them back as a single compelling video st

Video  793 Select the rating of the scenes you want to play back.4 Touch the story’s thumbnail to start the playback.• The complete story will be pla

8 Enjoying Your Recordings on Other DevicesMPEG-2AVCHDMP4Eye-FiConnect the camcorder to an HDTV (A 142)Use an Eye-Fi card (A 160) to wirelessly uploa

80  VideoRating ScenesYou can rate story scenes immediately after recording them or during playback. You can then select multiple scenes with the sam

Video  812 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scenes you want to rate.3 In the [Scene List] screen, drag your finger up/down to s

82  VideoPlayback with Background MusicPlay back movies (or a photo slideshow) with background music. You can use one of the supplied music tracks or

Video  835 Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the background music. Touch [y] (more of the original sound) or [Û] (more of the bac

84  VideoUsing an External Audio Player for Background MusicUse your favorite songs as background music by connecting an exter-nal player.POINTS TO C

Video  85Playback with the video not linked to the external audio7 Touch a story or scene to start the video playback.8 Start the music playback on t

86  VideoCopying and Moving Scenes Within/Between StoriesYou can copy and move scenes in the gallery within the same story scene (category), between

Video  87Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail ImageInitially, the image used as the story’s thumbnail is the first frame of the first scene in the story. Yo

88  Video1 Open the gallery. 2 Select the story whose title you want to change. Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front.3

Video  89Advanced FunctionsRecording in Manual ModeWhen the camcorder is set to mode, you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust th

9-/, Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi FunctionsLAN cablePlay video wirelessly directly from the memory on AVCHD- and DLNA-c

90  VideoIMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data los

Video  91NOTES• For MP4 movies, you cannot review the last movie recorded if, after you recorded the movie, you performed another operation such as o

92  VideoNOTES• Movies recorded in MXP mode cannot be saved on AVCHD discs. Use an external Blu-ray Disc recorder to copy MXP movies onto Blu-ray dis

Video  93Approximate recording times Default valueAVCHD movies in MXP mode are recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. AVCHD movies recorded using oth

94  VideoSelecting the Frame RateYou can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) to change the look of your movies.Operating

Video  95Special Scene Recording ProgramsRecording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display become

96  VideoNOTES•[ú SCN: Portrait]/[û SCN: Sports]/[ý SCN: Snow]/[þ SCN: Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.•[ú SCN: Portrait]:

Video  97- White points may appear on the screen.- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.•[Š SCN:

98  VideoAdvanced Image StabilizationThe image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the cam-corder moving) so you can get nice, stable shot

Video  99NOTES• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate.• For surveying and following