Canon HF M52 manuals
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1 HD Camcorder2 Important Usage Instructions4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS6 Exciting Features and New Functions10 Introduction16Getting to Know the Camcorder Preparations21Getting Started 27Basic Operation of the Camcorder 34 First Time Settings 37Using a Memory Card 11 AUTO ModeVideo54Basic Playback 67 Video Stories and Cinema Style 89 Advanced Functions 12 PhotosExternal Connections138Terminals on the Camcorder 142Playback on a TV Screen 143Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 13 -/,Wi-FiFunctionsAdditional Information182Appendix: Menu Options Lists 198 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 203 Trouble 222Do’s and Don’ts 229General Information 14 About this Manual16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs18 Names of Parts21 Preparations45 AUTO ModeBasic Recording46 2PressTo change the recording standard, refer to Recording (A31) 3 Set the camcorder to mode [Camera Mode] >[N] >[OK] To record video Press Yto begin recording •Press Yagain to pause the recording •You can also press Yon the optional WL-D89Wireless Con- troller You can turn on the scene rating option in recording mode with the To take photos Touch [PHOTO] •You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie •You can also press Zon the optional wireless controller When you have finished recording 1Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Close the LCD panel 46 AUTO Mode 47 About AUTO mode•Only the following functions are available in mode -Zoom (A50) -Quick Start (A52) -Video snapshot (A71) Face detection Decoration About the Smart AUTO function 48 Smart AUTO icons49 Intelligent ISShooting method Icon Ä(Dynamic IS) Zooming in (zooming toward S) È(Powered IS) Close-upof a subject (Macro IS) (Tripod mode) -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 Be sure to save your recordings regularly Recordings on an approved in the country/region of use. See also Using an Eye-Ficard (A161) About the power saving mode: [Power Saving Mode] [Auto Power Off] is set to On], the camcorder will shut off automatically 50 Using the Zoom Lever51 Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls52 Quick Start1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away 1With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD panel 2When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel •The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while the HOME menu 53 •About standby mode and auto power off: 54 VideoBasic Playback55 3Look for the scene you want to play back!Open the index selection screen. "Memory being read #Recording date $Division line between recording dates %Drag your finger left/right for the next/previous index page &Display the next/previous index page. 'Scene's timeline (A64) (3D Flip View (A58) 4Touch the desired scene to play it back Video 56 During playback:Jump to the beginning of the scene "Jump to the beginning of the next scene #Pause the playback $Fast playback** backward/forward %Display the volume (A56) and background music mix balance (A82) controls &Stop the playback 'Decoration (A72). (Volume )Recording date Adjusting the volume for AVCHD movies 1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls Adjusting the volume for MP4 movies 1During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls 2 Drag your finger across the volume bar to adjust the volume 56 Video 57 During playback pause:!Resume playback "Slow playback* backward/forward #Capture the displayed frame as a photo (A128)**. $Decoration (A72) •The speed indicated on the screen is approximate •Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse 58 3D Flip View59 The [Index Selection] Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back60 Deleting a Single Scene61 3 Delete the scene[Ý] >[Edit] >[Delete] >[Yes] >[OK] Deleting Scenes from the [Movies] or [Movies] Index Screen 1Open the [Movies] or [Movies] index screen 2 Delete the scenes [Edit] >[Delete] >Desired option* >[Yes]** >[OK] To select individual scenes 1Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete A checkmark 2 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK] date [Select] Select individual scenes to delete [All Scenes] Delete all the scenes 62 Deleting a Single Scene from a StoryDeleting Scenes from a Story by Rating 63 Deleting Stories64 •Be careful when deleting recordings. Once deleted, scenes cannot be recovered•Deleting a story permanently deletes all the scenes it contains •When deleting scenes, scenes will be removed from the [Movies] •Save copies of important scenes before deleting them (A146) Selecting the Playback Starting Point 6minutes. Operating modes: 1Open the [Movies] index screen 2 Open the scene’s [Timeline] screen [I] >Desired scene 64 Video 65 To change the interval between frames66 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 67 Video Stories and Cinema Style89 Advanced Functions90 Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded91 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)92 Movies recorded in MXP mode cannot be saved on AVCHD discs. Use an external92 Video 93 Approximate recording timesRecording mode → Memory ↓ GB Memory card GB Memory card ,Built-inmemory1 16 GB Memory card 32 GB Memory card -Built-inmemory1 Built-in 94 Selecting the Frame RateOptions for AVCHD movies ( Default value) [´60i (Standard)] [·PF30] [¹PF24] Options for MP4 movies ( Default value) 30P] [»24P] 95 Special Scene Recording Programs[úSCN: Portrait] [ûSCN: Sports] [üSCN: Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise [ýSCN: Snow] [þSCN: Beach] 96 [ÿSCN: Sunset][ŒSCN: Low Light] [œSCN: Spotlight] [ŠSCN: Fireworks] [šSCN: Underwater] [ŸSCN: Surface] 97 -White points may appear on the screen•[ŠSCN: Fireworks]: -When the optional Wide-converteror Tele-converteris attached to the camcorder, autofocus will not be effective. Make sure to focus manually (A108) •[šSCN: Underwater]/[ŸSCN: Surface]: When using the -The [šSCN: Underwater] recording program is for making -To switch the recording program between [šSCN: Underwater] and [ŸSCN: Surface] while the camcorder is in the waterproof case When making recordings underwater with the When a commercially available 98 Advanced Image StabilizationDynamic] Standard] [jOff] Powered IS 99 •For surveying and following shots, when you pan the camcorder fromside to side or tilt it up and down, we recommend setting the IS mode to [Dynamic] or [Standard] Pre-Recording 1 Activate the pre-recordingfunction [FUNC.] >[zPre REC] >[ON] >[X] •zwill appear on the screen •Repeat, selecting [OFF], to turn off pre-recording 2Press Y The scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before Ywas pressed 100 •Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recordingfunction-Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes -Changing the operating mode -Pressing -Opening the decoration screen -Closing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode -Opening the [Other Settings] menus Face Detection •Select a recording program other than [üSCN: Night Scene] [ŒSCN: Low Light], [ŠSCN: Fireworks] or [šSCN: Underwater] 2 Activate face detection [Other Settings] >p>[Face Detection & Tracking] >[iOn }] >[X] 101 To select the main subject102 Touch & Track1Make sure face detection is activated (A100) Face detection is always activated in mode •A white double frame will appear around the subject and track it as it moves •Touch [Cancel £] to remove the frame and cancel the tracking -Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall picture -Subjects too similar to the background -Subjects lacking sufficient contrast -Fast moving subjects -When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting 103 FadersTo fade in/out 104 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture[‚Shutter-Pri AE] [“Aperture-Pri •[‚Shutter-Pri.AE]: On screen only the denominator is displayed – When the frame rate is set to -The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select Shutter-Pri AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100 104 Video 105 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines1/15 1/30 1/60 1/100 1/500 F2.0 F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F1.8 F2.4 F3.4 F4.8 F6.7 106 Manual Exposure Adjustment107 •When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, the-In mode, when using a cinema-lookfilter other than [Cinema Standard] -When using the [üSCN: Night Scene], [ýSCN: Snow], [þSCN: Beach], [ÿSCN: Sunset] or [œSCN: Spotlight] recording program Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit [FUNC.] >[xAGC Limit] >[n]* (manual) > [Ï] or [Ð]** to set the AGC limit >[X] • The selected AGC limit will appear on the screen 108 Manual Focus Adjustment109 3Touch and hold [F] or [E] to adjust the focus•The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus •When the recording program is set to [šSCN: Underwater] or [ŸSCN: Surface], the camcorder will return to autofocus •See Specifications (A238) for additional notes about the [šSCN: Underwater] and [ŸSCN: Surface] recording programs Tele Macro 110 [FUNC.] >[ZOOM Zoom] >[W]* (tele macro) >[X]•The camcorder will automatically adjust the zoom to the telephoto end •Any of the following actions will deactivate the tele macro function -Pressing T -Setting the camcorder to mode -Zooming out toward T(wide angle) -Changing the recording program to [ŠSCN: Fireworks] •Tele macro cannot be turned on/off while recording White Balance •Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro- grams [FUNC.] >[ÄWhite Balance] >Desired option* >[X] 110 Video 111 To set the custom white balance[ÃAutomatic] [¼Daylight] [½Shade] [¾Cloudy] To record on a cloudy day [¿Fluorescent] [ÀFluorescent H] Tungsten] [ÅCustom WB] •When you select the custom white balance: -Set p>[Digital Zoom] to [jOff] Depending on the light source •Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases: -Changing lighting conditions -Close-ups -Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest) -Under mercury lamps, certain types of fluorescent lights and LED lights 112 Image Effects113 Self Timer2 Activate the self timer [Other Settings] >p>[Self Timer] > [iOn <] >[X] •<will appear on the screen •Repeat, selecting [jOff], to turn off the self timer Movies: In record pause mode, press Y Photos: In record pause mode, touch [ HOTO] The camcorder will record the photo after a •Photos cannot be recorded while the camcorder is set to mode -Pressing Y, when recording movies -Touching [PHOTO], when recording photos 114 Audio Scenes and Other Audio SettingsSettings for each audio scene [FUNC.] >[Audio Scene] >Desired audio scene > [X] [Music] To vibrantly record music performances and singing indoors [Speech] Best for recording human voices and dialog Forest and Birds] Noise Suppression] Custom Setting] 114 Video 115 Settings for each audio scene116 Auto Wind ScreenAudio Equalizer 117 Built-inMicrophone Directionality118 [íMonaural][îWide] [ïZoom] Except when using the audio mix function, an external microphone overrides the Audio Recording Level 119 Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level120 When you are using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, including theUsing Headphones 2 Change the function of the terminal to headphones output [Other Settings] >q>[AV/Headphones] > [ÓHeadphones] >[K] 3 Connect the headphones to the AV OUT/×terminal 121 To adjust the volume during playback122 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe1Open the mini advanced shoe cover 2 Attach the optional accessory to the mini advanced shoe 123 Using the SM-V1Surround Microphone or DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone124 Using the WM-V1Wireless MicrophoneUsing Commercially Available Microphones 125 If necessary, activate and adjust the audio mix balance with theWhen an external microphone is connected to the camcorder •If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust the •When using the optional SM-V1Surround Microphone: 126 Using an External Video LightAttach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe •Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (A122) 122) The optional Audio Mix 1Connect the external source to the MIC terminal 127 Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene128 Capturing Photos129 2 Select the photo capture setting[Other Settings] >r>[Photo Capture from Video] >[ÚSingle Photo] or [pPhoto Sequence] >[X] To capture the photos 1Play back the scene or story from which you want to capture the photo 2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture 3Touch [PHOTO] 4 Touch the screen and then touch [Ñ] to stop the playback •Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be blurred •Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos •[pPhoto Sequence]: -Up to 100 photos can be captured at a time 130 Dividing Scenes1 Play back the scene you want to divide 2Pause the playback at the point where you want to divide the scene 3Open the scene division screen [Edit] >[Divide] 4Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary 5 Divide the scene [µDivide] >[Yes] 130 Video 131 •The following scenes cannot be divided:132 Photos133 Photo Jump Function134 Deleting a Single PhotoDeleting Photos from the Index Screen 135 2 Delete the photosTo select individual photos 1Touch on the individual photos you want to delete 2 After selecting all the desired photos, touch [OK] [Select] Select individual photos to delete [All Photos] Delete all the photos •Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted photos cannot be recovered 136 SlideshowYou can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music 2Select the background music to use during the photo slideshow Music tracks: Steps 3 and 4 (A82). External audio: Steps 4 - 5 (A84) Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch Slideshow not linked to the external audio 5 Start the music playback on the external player Slideshow linked to the external audio 3Start the music playback on the external player •Playback will start from the first photo in the index screen During the photo slideshow •Touch the screen and touch [Ý] to stop the slideshow 136 Photos 137 To change the slideshow’s transition effects138 External ConnectionsTerminals on the Camcorder139 Connection DiagramsConnection Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only About the HDMITM connection While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection External Connections 140 2 -/,only142 Playback on a TV Screen1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV 2Connect the camcorder to the TV Connection Diagrams 3Turn on the connected TV 4Turn on the camcorder and set it to or mode. Play back the movies or photos •We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Connection 142 External Connections 143 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings163 Wi-FiFunctions182 Additional InformationAppendix: Menu Options Lists183 [ON], [OFF]Powered IS]1 [ZOOM Zoom] [W] (tele macro): Toggle on or off Standard] Music], [ Speech] Scene] Forest and Birds] Noise Suppression] [äMic. Level] [m] (automatic), [n] (manual) [xAGC Limit] [Image Effects] [OFF] [Contrast], [Brightness]: ±0 (-2to +2) [RFaders] [SOff], [TFade Trigger: Once] [UFade Trigger: Always] [VWipe: nce], [WWipe: Always] [ÒDecoration] [Ø aptions]2 [Ü] (image mix): Toggle onor off [ß] (minimize toolbar) [zPre REC] [vReview Recording] Additional Information 184 [Edit] PanelMode [zSD Index memory: [Copy (%)] [Convert HD'SD [Delete] [Divide] Network Utility] 184 Additional Information 185 In the gallery:[Delete] or [ ] [Delete Story] [Edit Title] [Copy] [Move] [Rating] [É], [Ê], [Ë] [Ì] (unrated), [Í] (others) Control Button Index Screen 186 [Other Settings] MenusWhen the camcorder is in mode, you will not be able to access the pmenu pCamera Setup Menu item Setting options 187 [hNormal], [çBoost LF Range]Response]1 [èLow Cut Filter] [éBoost MF Range] [êBoost HF+LF Range] [Built-inMic [íMonaural], [hNormal] Directionality]1 [îWide], [ïZoom] [Surround Mic [òSurround], [óZoom], [ôShotgun] [iOn å], [jOff] Attenuator]1, 2 [Digital Zoom]: Determines the Determines the Optical zoom Digital zoom operation of the digital zoom The color of the indicator indi cates the zoom • When activated, the cam Dark corder will switch automatically to digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in [AF Mode]: Select how fast the autofocus will operate When the recording program is set to [šSCN: Underwater] or [ŸSCN: Surface], the AF mode is automatically set to [@Normal AF] 188 Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to[30P] if you set the camcorder to mode •If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [jOff] [Conversion Lens]: When you select a setting other than [Onscreen Markers]: • Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings [Microphone Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions. You can use [ŸSCN: Surface], the microphone attenuator is automatically set to [jOff] 188 Additional Information 189 [Surround Mic Directionality]:[Surround Mic Attenuator]: Playback Setup [Data Code]: 190 [TV Type]:rRecording & Connections Setup 191 [Rate Scenes(Recording)]1 [&]* (built-inmemory) Memory] [*]* (memory card) [Used Space in [x.v.Color]1 [iOn -], [jOff] [File Numbering] [mReset], [nContinuous] Info]3 [Rate Scenes (Recording)]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the built-in memory indicates photos) •In the information screen of a memory card you can also check its Speed Class -/,The 192 [x.v.Color]:[File Numbering]: •We recommend using the [nContinuous] setting 192 Additional Information 193 qSystem Setup195 [Reset All][No], [Yes] [Eye-Fi [kAutomatic], [jOff] Communication]3 [Output Onscreen Displays]: [LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen [LCD Backlight]: [LCD Mirror Image]: [Notification Sounds]: •Set this to [jOff] to turn off notification sounds Allows the camcorder to be operated with the optional WL-D89 Wireless Controller 196 [Custom Control Button]:[Autostart Decoration]: [Power Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder’s automatic power off set- tings battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time mode) or playback time (, mode) [Control for HDMI]: If set to 196 Additional Information 197 •The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies orphotos (or mode only). If the camcorder is connected to the •We recommend not connecting more than 3 HDMI-CECcompatible devices at a time [HDMI Status]: [Distance Units]: [Demo Mode]: [Firmware]: [Reset All]: Resets all of the camcorder's settings 198 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays203 Troubleshooting222 Handling Precautions227 Maintenance/OthersCleaning Condensation 228 To avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen 229 Accessories230 Optional AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended 3WL-D89Wireless Controller To purchase this accessory, contact your local Canon office 4 Battery Packs 230 Additional Information 231 5CG-700Battery ChargerUse the battery charger to charge the battery packs Charging, Recording and Playback Times Battery pack→ BP-718 BP-727 Charging conditions↓ Using the camcorder 232 -/,RecordingAVCHD movies using the built-inmemoryBattery Playback 190 min 270 min 280 min 285 min Recording AVCHD movies using a memory card 170 min 175 min 255 min 265 min 275 min 232 Additional Information 233 7TL-H43 Tele-converter8WD-43 Wide-converter 9FS-43UII Filter Set aA WM-V1Wireless Microphone fA SM-V1Surround Microphone 234 Ag DM-100Directional StereoMicrophone hA VL-5Video Light jA VFL-2Video Flash Light •The VFL-2cannot be used as a flash with this camcorder kA UA-100USB Adapter 235 aS WP-V4Waterproof CasesS SC-2000Soft Carrying Case 236 SpecificationsVIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 237 Terminals238 CA-110Compact Power AdapterBP-718Battery Pack 239 About the music filesAudio encoding: Linear PCM Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels Minimum length: 1 second File type: WAV The music data is saved in the memory under the following folders -/,Inthe built-inmemory: \CANON\MY_MUSIC\MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV On the memory card: \CANON\PRIVATE\MY MUSIC\MUSIC 01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV About the image files for the Image Mix function Image size: 1920x1080 pixels File type: Baseline JPEG Color sampling: 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 \CANON\PRIVATE\MY_PICT\MIX_01.JPG to MIX_99.JPG 240 Index241 Pre-recordingQuick Start Manual focus Manual mode Markers . . . . . . 30 Rating scenes video recorders . . . . . . . . 155 Selecting the memory Tele macro 242 USB terminal . . . . . . . .138, 140YouTube 242 Additional Information 243 USACANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES 245 CANADACANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
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