Canon VIXIA HF R50, VIXIA HF R500, VIXIA HF R52 Instruction Manual
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HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Introduction
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Important Usage Instructions
WARN ING
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 it with a piece of cloth,
and do not place it in confined narrow spaces.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym bol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is inte nded to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.
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FCC/IC NOTICE
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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 provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.
Model ID0019 (including WLAN Module Model WM217, FCC ID: AZD217)
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using
low-power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are
absolutely safe. Low-power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the
microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating
tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse
health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some
studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been
confirmed by additional research. This model has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, USA
Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
11 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
CA-110 identification plate is located on the bottom.
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REGIONS OF USE
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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 trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• App Store, iPad, iPhone, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Mul timedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
• “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” log o are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
• Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc.
• Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
• The Twitter name and marks are trademarks of Twitter, Inc.
• Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• WPS as used on the camcorder’s settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected
Setup.
• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
• “Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high -definition video
composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used
for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for
a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide
MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted o r implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.
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Exciting Features and New Functions
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Wi-Fi Functions
(A 117)
Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi* by
using convenient Wi-Fi functions
such as the following.
• You can use a smartphone as a
remote control and record movies from a distance (A 120).
• You can wirelessly connect the
camcorder to your home network and upload your recordings to CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY (A 128). This will
allow you to even share your
videos on YouTube and Facebook. You can share your videos
on YouTube and Facebook also
directly from an iOS device
(A 126).
• Enjoying your recordings with
family and friends has just
become easier because you can
use the Web browser on a
smartphone or computer to view
the camcorder’s recordings
(A 125).
* Wi-Fi is a connection method for
devices to connect wirelessly and is
certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Baby Mode (A 60)
Using Baby mode, you will not
miss out on baby’s precious
moments. The camcorder’s
settings are optimized to capture
the beauty of baby’s skin. You
can also add stamps to the video
to keep track of baby’s growth.
Baby mode is for AVCHD movies
only.
AVCHD and MP4
Recording (A 56)
You can choose to record movies
in AVCHD or MP4 format. Record
movies in AVCHD and play them
back with fantastic picture quality.
Alternatively, record movies in
MP4 for uploading to the Web and
transferring to mobile devices.
Depending on the video quality,
you can also record at 60 frames
per second. With video at 60
frames per second, your videos
will achieve a level of realistic
movement that will impress your
audience.
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Smart AUTO (A 42)
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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
(A 71)
Shoot or capture short scenes
and arrange them into a video
clip set to your favorite
background music.
Face Detection
(A 72)
The camcorder automatically
detects people’s faces and
adjusts the focus and other
settings accordingly for beautiful
results.
Cinema-Look Filters
(A 61)
Use professional cinema-look
filters to create unique movies
with distinctive looks.
Image Stabilization
Dynamic IS (A 148)
compensates for camcorder
shake when you shoot video
while walking. Powered IS
(A 143) will produce stable
shots when you zoom in on
distant subjects (full telephoto).
Intelligent IS (A 43) selects the
type of image stabilization for the
recording situation.
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Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices
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Connect the camcorder
to an HDTV (A 101).
B Copy the camcorder’s
entire memory onto an external
hard drive (A 110).
Copy your recordings to
an external video recorder
(A 114).
Transfer recordings to
your computer (A 105).
Upload your MP4 movies
and photos to the Web
(A 116).
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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
access point on your home
network and then share your
recordings on CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY (A 128). From
there, you can make online
albums to enjoy your
recordings.
After connecting the
camcorder to an iOS device or
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you
can upload your recordings to
other Web sites.
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Table of contents
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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 Using the Menus
36 Operating Modes
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Basic Shooting and Playback
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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/
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 AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to Match Your
65 Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch
71 Video Snapshot
72 Face Detection and Tracking
74 Faders
75 Adjusting the Exposure
76 Adjusting the Focus
78 White Balance
79 Frame Rate
80 Tele Macro
81 Audio Scenes
82 Using Headphones
83 Using an External Microphone
Memory Card) for Recordings
Needs
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Advanced Playback and Editing
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85 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a
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
Movie
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 Recordings on a Computer
110 B Memory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto
114 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
116 Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web
an External Hard Drive
B Wi-Fi Functions
117 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions
120 Using an iOS or Android Device as a Remote Control
125 Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a Web
126 Saving Recordings and Uploading Movies to the Web
128 Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
132 Wireless Playback on a Computer
133 Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point
138 Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings
Browser on an iOS or Android Device
Using an iOS Device
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Additional Information
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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 Files (Image Mix
194 Index
Frames)
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About this Manual
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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 requirements regarding the
function described.
• A: Reference page number within this manual.
• B: Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term
“memory” by itself refers to both.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the
Y button to start recording until you press again to stop
recording.
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with
a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu
icons refer to the =.
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Faders
The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to
fade-in or fade-out scenes.
Operating modes:
* You can preview the transition effect on the screen.
• The icon of the selected fader appears.
• Repeat, selecting [j Off], to turn off faders.
• You can also change the fader settings while recording (for example,
to apply only a fade out).
To fade in/out
Press Y in record pause mo de to start recording w ith a fade
in. Press Y while recording to fade out and stop recording.
NOTES
• When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade
SCN
[2] > [R Faders] > Desired fader* >
Desired fade screen color* > [X]
indicates that a function is available in the
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operating mode indicated and indicates
that the function is not available. The operating
modes are divided into the following three
groups. For a detailed explanation, refer to
Operating Modes (A 36).
Movie format
Shooting mode
Brackets [ ] are used to refer to
control buttons and menu options
you will touch on the screen and to
other onscreen messages and
displays.
Playback mode
The names of physical buttons
and switches on the
camcorder are indicated within
a “button” frame.
For example Y.
The > arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.
For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus,
refer to Using the Menus (A 32). For a concise
summary of all available menu options and settings,
refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (A 141).
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Getting to Know the Camcord er
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Supplied Accessories
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter*
BP-718 Battery PackW
XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable
HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI CableW
XGetting Started Leaflet
Transfer Utility LE Startup GuideW
* 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 music files to the camcorder or to a memory
card. For details on using the software, refer to the ‘Transfer Utility LE
Software Guide’ included with the downloaded software.
NOTES
• The camcorder may make a rattling sound if it is shaken (A 162).
(see below)
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Names of Parts
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Left side view
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456 7
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Right side view
1 (playback mode) button (A 46)
2 ON/OFF button
3 Memory card slot cover (A 24)
4 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 83)
5 AV O UT 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)
Aq DC IN terminal (A 20)
Aa Grip belt
Adjust the grip belt so that you can
reach the zoom lever with your
index finger, and the Y
button with your thumb.
AqAaAs
Front view
As Lens cover switch
Move the lens cover switch down
to to open the lens cover.
Ad
Ad Stereo microphone (A 144)
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Back view
Bottom view
Af Speaker (A 49)
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j
k
Al
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Ag Zoom lever (A 43)
Ah ACCESS indicator (A 37, 40)
Aj B Wi-Fi antenna (A 119)
Aj
Ak POWER/CHG (charge) indicator:
Green - On
Red - Charging (A 20)
Al Battery attachment unit (A 20)
Sq Serial number
Sa Tripod socket (A 176)
Ss BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 21)
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LCD panel
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d
180°
90°
NOTES
• About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels
operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no
effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
• For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to
Precautions
(A 175),
Cleaning
Sd LCD touch screen (A 31)
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
conditions.
Handling
(A 179).
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Preparations
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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 Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder’s DC
IN terminal.
3 Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
Press the battery pack softly into
the battery attachment unit and
slide it up until it clicks in place.
DC IN terminal
For Asia only:
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4 Charging will start when the
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camcorder is turned off.
• If the camcorder was on, the
green POWER/CHG indicator
will go out when you turn off the
camcorder. After a moment,
the POWER/CHG indicator will
turn on in red (battery pack
charging). The red POWER/
CHG indicator will go out when
the battery pack is fully
charged.
• Fully charging the supplied battery pack will take approximately
5 hours and 35 minutes.
• If the indicator flashes, refer to
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide d in the
direction of the arrow and hold it
pressed down.
2 Slide the battery pack and
then pull it out.
POWER/CHG (charge) indicator
Troubleshooting
BATTERY RELEASE switch
(A 162).
IMPORTANT
• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After turning off the camcorder, important data is
updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green POWER/CHG
indicator goes out.
• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact
power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.
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• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not con-
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nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for
overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and
ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.
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 the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is low,
charging may take longer than usual.
• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.
• If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack,
make sure the POWER/CHG indicator has gone out before restoring
the power supply.
• 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. Therefore,
charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full
charge.
• Battery packs for this camcorder can display the remaining battery time.
The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the
camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will
ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately.
• For details about how to take care of the battery pack, refer to
Pack
(A 177). For charging times and approximate usage times, refer
to the
Reference Tables
• You can verify the battery charge status of the battery pack with the 1
> q > [Battery Info] setting.
• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times
longer than you think you might need.
• USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that
powers the product is recyclable. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this
battery.
Battery
(A 189).
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Using a Memory Card
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Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
You can use the following types of commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this camcorder. We recommend using memory
cards rated CLASS 4, 6 or 10*.
As of November 2013, the movie recording function has been tested
using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba
and SanDisk. For the latest information on memory cards that can be
used, visit your local Canon Web site.
Memory card type: . SD memory card, / SDHC memory card,
SD Speed Class**: CLASS 4 or better
* To record movies with a video quality of 60P or 35 Mbps, we recommend using
memory cards rated CLASS 6 or 10.
**When using an SD memory card rated CLASS 2 or without a Speed Class rating,
you may not be able to record movies, depending on the memory card used.
IMPORTANT
• After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented
memory), it will take longer to write data on the memory and recording
may stop. Save your recordings and initialize the memory.
NOTES
• About the Speed Class: Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of memory cards. When you buy
a new memory card, look for the Speed Class logo on the package.
0 SDXC memory card
SDXC Memory Cards
You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder. When using
memory cards with other devices, such as digital recorders, computers
and card readers, make sure that the external device is compatible
with SDXC cards. For more information on compatibility, contact the
computer, operating system or memory card manufacturer.
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• If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXCcompatible, you may be prompted to format the memory card. In such
case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
To use a memory card for recording, turn off the camcorder and insert
the memory card before performing the initial setup. After completing
the initial setup, initialize the memory card (A 29).
1 Open the LCD panel.
If this is the first time you turn on
the camcorder, the language
selection screen of the initial
setup screens will appear.
2Press [ to turn off the
camcorder.
Make sure the POWER/CHG
indicator is off.
3 Open the memory card slot
cover.
4 Insert the memory card at a
slight angle, with the label
facing toward the lens, all the
way into the memory card slot
until it clicks.
The memory card slot is at a
slight angle toward the lens so
be careful not to damage the
memory card when inserting it.
5 Close the memory card slot
cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly
inserted.
Memory card
Lens
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To remove the memory card
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Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory card
springs out, pull it all the way out.
IMPORTANT
• Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable.
Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as
described in step 4.
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First Time Settings
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Basic Setup
You can turn the camcorder on and off by opening and closing the LCD
panel. The first time you turn on the camcorder, you will be guided by
the camcorder’s easy-to-follow setup screens to configure the camcorder’s initial settings. For details on how to use the touch screen,
refer to Using the Touch Screen (A 31).
1 Open the LCD panel.
• If this is the first time you turn on the camcorder, the language
selection screen of the initial setup screen will appear.
• You can also press [ to turn on the camcorder.
2 Touch the language used for onscreen
displays and then touch [æ].
• You may need to scroll down to find your
language.
• After you select a language, the [Date
Format] screen will appear.
3 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select
the date format you prefer and then touch [æ].
After you select the date format, the [Date/Time] screen will appear
with the first field selected.
4 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or
minutes).
5Touch [Í] or [Î] to change the field as necessary.
6 Set the correct date and time by changing
all the fields in the same way.
• Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it
unselected to use 12-hour clock (AM/PM).
7 Touch [OK] and then touch [æ].
• After you select the date and time, the [Movie Format] screen will
appear.
Touch [æ] after selecting
a language
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8Touch [·] or [¸] to select the movie format and then touch
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[æ].
• B After you select the movie format, the [v Rec Media for
Movies] screen will appear, where you can select the memory to
which you want to record movies.
• @ Skip to step 11.
9Touch [&] (built-in memory) or [8] (memory card) and then
touch [æ].
• When selecting the memory, you can check the available recording
time based on the video quality setting.
• After you select the memory to which you want to record movies, the
[{ Rec Media for Photos] screen will appear.
10 Touch [&] (built-in memory) or [8] (memory card) and then
touch [æ].
When selecting the memory, you can check the number of photos that
can be recorded, based on a photo size of 1920x1080.
11 Touch [OK].
• The basic setup is complete. The settings you selected will appear
briefly and then the camcorder will be ready to record.
• After completing the basic setup, you can close the LCD panel or
press [ to turn off the camcorder.
NOTES
• Some buttons, such as [ZOOM] or [PHOTO], will appear in English
regardless of the language selected.
• You can change the language later on with the 1 > q > [Language H] setting. You can adjust the date and time later on with the
1 > q > [Date/Time] setting. You can change the movie format
later on with the 3 > [Movie Format] setting. B You can
select the memory for movies and photos later on with the 3 >
[Recording Media] > [Rec Media for Movies] and [Rec Media for Photos] settings.
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• When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in
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rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date
and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium
battery (A 178). The next time you turn on the camcorder, you will
have to configure the initial settings again.
• You can change the 1 > q > [Power On Using LCD Panel] set-
ting so that you can turn the camcorder on and off only by pressing
[.
Changing the Time Zone
Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is
New York. In addition, the camcorder is able to retain the date and time
of another location. This is convenient when you travel so that you can
set the camcorder to match the time of your home location or that of
your destination.
Operating modes:
SCN
1 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen.
0 > [1 Other Settings] > q > [Time Zone/DST]
2Touch ["] to set the home time zone, or [#] to set the time zone
of your destination when you are traveling.
3Touch [Í] or [Î] to set the desired time zone. If necessary, touch
[$] to adjust for daylight saving time.
4Touch [X] to close the menu.
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Initializing the Memory
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Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the
first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory
(B only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.
B At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-ini-
tialized and contains music files for use as background music and
images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames).
Operating modes:
SCN
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the
initialization is completed.
2 Initialize the memory.
B
0 > [1 Other Settings] > q > [Initialize &/8]
> [& Built-in Mem.] or [8 Mem. Card] > [Initialize] >
[Complete Initialization]
1
> [Yes]2 > [OK] > [X]
@
0 > [1 Other Settings] > q > [Initialize 8] >
[Initialize] > [Complete Initialization]
> [X]
1
Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just
clear the file allocation table of the memory.
2
If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to
cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and
the memory can be used without any problem.
1
> [Yes]2 > [OK]
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IMPORTANT
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• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important
recordings in advance using an external device (A 103).
• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and
images you may have transferred to the card. (B The music files
and image mix frames that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will
be restored after it is initialized.)
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