Canon Hf M52 Owners Manual

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HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Introduction
Important Usage Instructions
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN 
OR MOISTURE.
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright 
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable 
to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.
CAUTION:
• Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries.• Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc.
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:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER 
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING 
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous v oltage” 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 triangl e, is intended 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 NOTICEHD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits\
 for class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 caus\
e harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o\
ff 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 t\
o stop operation of the 
equipment.
Model ID0008 (including WLAN Module Model WM217)
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 e\
ffects (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 t\
o comply with FCC/IC 
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and me\
ets the FCC radio frequency 
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the I\
C radio frequency (RF) 
Exposure rules.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516)328-5600
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder 
VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 and all its accessories.
1 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.
REGIONS OF USE
VIXIA HF M52 and VIXIA HF M50 are in compliance (as of January 2012) 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 on the back side of this instruction manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CA-110 identification plate is located on the bottom.
REGIONS
Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA
Model
ID0008: VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50
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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, iPhone, iTunes, Mac OS and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and  other countries.
• “x.v.Color” and the “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of  HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo 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.
• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, 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 di splays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected 
Setup.
• DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital  Living Network 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).
• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN  CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER 
THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA 
IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDE R APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT 
PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICEN SE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, 
COLORADO 80206.
• 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 or 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 163)Audio Scene Select 
( A 114)
Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi 
functions by making your 
camcorder an active part of your 
Wi-Fi home network or by 
conveniently accessing Wi-Fi 
hotspots to upload your videos 
wherever you may be.
• You can save your recordings  wirelessly to a computer in your 
home network using the sup-
plied software  Network Utility  
( A 170). You can also send 
your recordings wirelessly to an 
FTP server ( A170), for exam-
ple to send your videos from 
your vacation spot to a network-
attached storage drive back 
home.
• You can upload your recordings  wirelessly, directly from your 
camcorder to YouTube and 
Facebook ( A174). 
• You can play back the record- ings in your camcorder from 
DLNA-compatible TV sets and 
other DLNA media players con-
nected to your home network 
(A 178).  Optimize the audio settings of the 
built-in microphone by selecting 
the audio scene that matches 
your surroundings. Your audience 
will feel even more immersed in 
the scene during playback.
Cinema-Look Filters 
( A 70)
Use professional cinema-look 
filters to create unique movies 
with distinctive looks.
AVCHD and MP4 
Recording ( A 31)
Record movies in AVCHD and play 
them back on an HDTV in all their 
splendor. Alternatively, record 
movies in MP4 for uploading to the 
Web and transferring to mobile 
devices.
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Smart AUTO (A 47)
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)Face Detection 
( A 100)
Shoot or capture short scenes 
and arrange them into a video 
clip set to your favorite 
background music. The camcorder automatically 
detects people’s faces and 
adjusts the focus and other 
settings accordingly for beautiful 
results.
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Easily save the whole content of 
the built-in memory or a memory 
card onto an external hard drive 
connected directly to the 
camcorder. With no need for a 
computer, this is a very 
convenient way to save backup 
copies of your recordings. Dynamic IS (
A98) 
compensates for camcorder 
shake when you shoot video 
while walking. Powered IS 
( A 98) will produce stable shots 
when you zoom in on distant 
subjects (full telephoto). 
Intelligent IS ( A49) selects the 
type of image stabilization for the 
recording situation.
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Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices
MPEG-2AVCHD
MP4
Eye-Fi
Connect the camcorder to an HDTV ( A142) Use an Eye-Fi card 
( A 160) to wirelessly 
upload recordings to 
your computer or a video  sharing Web site.
Upload MP4 movies to 
your computer ( A148). Save your recordings. 
You can also create discs  from your recordings.*
Standard Definition
Upload AVCHD movies to your computer. - /,  Yo u  
can also choose to convert your AVCHD movies to standard  definition files ( A156) before uploading.
High Definition
Use the supplied PIXELA’s 
software ( A146).
Upload your AVCHD 
movies* ( A156) or 
MP4 movies 
( A 162) to the Web.
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-/,  Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions
LAN cable
Play video wirelessly directly from the memory on 
AVCHD- and DLNA-compatible HDTVs and other  devices connected to the network ( A178). 
Join a Wi-Fi 
network by first 
connecting to an  access point (A 165). Transfer your recordings 
wirelessly from the 
camcorder to a computer or  FTP server ( A170).
Wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled iOS  device like an iPhone to upload your 
recordings (A 175). Because you do not 
need to be near your home network, you can 
even upload videos while traveling!
Upload your recordings wirelessly to YouTube and Facebook 
( A 174) to share your videos 
with friends and family.
Upload your recordings to the Web.
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							10 Š Table of contents
„Introduction
6 Exciting Features and New Functions
14 About this Manual
16 Getting to Know the Camcorder16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
18 Names of Parts
„Preparations
21 Getting Started21 Charging the Battery Pack
24 Preparing the Accessories
26 Adjusting the LCD Screen
27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder27 Using the Touch Screen
28 Using the Menus
31 Operating Modes
34 First Time Settings34 Setting the Date and Time
35 Changing the Language
36 Changing the Time Zone
37 Using a Memory Card37 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
39 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
40 -/,  Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/
Memory Card) for the Recordings
40 -/,  Relay Recording
41 Initializing the Memory
43 Using the Optional Wireless Controller
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