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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 maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 2 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 3
HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500 installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 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 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 4
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 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 5
iPhone, iTunes, Mac OS and 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 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 6
174). • You can play back the recordings in your camcorder from DLNA-compatible TV sets and other DLNA media players connected to your home network (A 178). Audio Scene Select (A 114) Optimize the audio settings of the built-in microphone by selecting the audio scene that matches your surroundings - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 7
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. Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (A 98) compensates for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking. Powered IS - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 8
Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (A 142) Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (A 160) to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site. Upload your AVCHD movies* (A 156) or MP4 movies (A 162) to the Web. - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 9
Play video wirelessly directly from the memory on AVCHD- and DLNA-compatible HDTVs and other devices connected to the network (A 178). LAN cable 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 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 10
Changing the Language 36 Changing the Time Zone 37 Using a Memory Card 37 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 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 11
87 Changing a Story's Title 89 Advanced Functions 89 Recording in Manual Mode 91 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 94 Selecting the Frame Rate 95 Special Scene Recording Programs 98 Advanced Image Stabilization 98 Powered IS 99 Pre-Recording 100 Face Detection Table of - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 12
) Limit 108 Manual Focus Adjustment 109 Tele Macro 110 White Balance 112 Image Effects 113 Self Timer 114 Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings 118 Audio Recording Level 120 Using Headphones 122 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 123 Using an External Microphone 126 Using an External Video Light 126 Audio - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 13
198 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 203 Trouble? 203 Troubleshooting 211 List of Messages 222 Do's and Don'ts 222 Handling Precautions 227 Maintenance/Others 228 Using the Camcorder Abroad 229 General Information 229 Accessories 230 Optional Accessories 236 Specifications 240 Index Table of - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 14
Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500. 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 203). Conventions Used in this Manual - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 15
are divided into three groups: the first three icons represent the camera mode, the second three icons represent the recording standard, and screen. 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 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 16
to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 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 HDMI CableW XQuick Guide XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide** * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 17
PIXELA's software is also supplied. Refer to this Startup Guide for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM. Contains the following components. - Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file). - ImageBrowser EX - This CD-ROM contains an - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 18
button (A 71) 2 HOME (home) button (A 28) 3 U (camera/play) button (A 33) 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22) 5 USB terminal (A 138, 140, 151, 155) view A a Strap mount (A 24) A s Grip belt (A 24) A d Memory card slot (A 39) A f Stereo microphone (A 118, 126) A g Remote sensor (A 43) Ad A h Instant AF - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 19
Top view Al Aj Ak Sq A j Speaker (A 56) A k Zoom lever (A 50) A l Mini advanced shoe (A 122) S q ACCESS (access) indicator (A 45) S a POWER button S s ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - On Orange - Standby (A 52) Red - Charging (A 21) S d LCD touch screen (A 26, 27) LCD panel Sa Ss Sd - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 20
Back view Sf S f DC IN terminal (A 21) S g Battery attachment unit (A 21) S h Serial number Sg Bottom view S j Tripod socket (A 223) Sh Sj 20 Introduction - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 21
Plug the power cord 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 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 22
to Troubleshooting (A 207). 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. BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 23
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. • The - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 24
Preparing the Accessories Grip Belt and Straps Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that you can from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 25
To attach an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to the rear bracket on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten. You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 26
image and does not constitute a malfunction. • For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (A 222), Cleaning (A 227). • You can adjust the screen's brightness using the q > [LCD Brightness] and [LCD Backlight] settings. When the compact power adapter - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 27
to select a setting from the menus, to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as the main subject of the scene, etc. Drag While or to adjust slider controls like the volume. IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Press firmly when using touch operations - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 28
Menu Operating modes: The HOME menu is the gateway to most of the camcorder's functions and settings. After you press , the HOME menu will appear Main Functions] - This contains functions commonly used while shooting, such as focus and exposure. Available only in recording mode. • [ Other Settings] - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 29
details on how to set the camera mode, refer to Recording (A 31). • [ Recording Standard] - This camcorder can record movies in either the AVCHD or MP4 recording standard. Use this menu to select the standard that best suits your needs. - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 30
In mode Touch to scroll up or down Drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to display the rest of the panel Touch the control button of the desired function You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar or touch [ ] and [ ] to find the control button of the desired - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 31
selection bar, touch [ ]. 6 Touch the desired option and touch [X]. You can touch [X] to close the menu at any time. Operating Modes Recording When recording, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the [ Camera Mode] and [ Recording Standard] menus in the HOME menu. First, set the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 32
Camera mode (AUTO mode) Operation Let the camcorder take care of most of the settings while you concentrate on recording (A 45). Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual mode) Enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced functions (A 89 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 33
switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. You can press T when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode. Playback mode Operation Playing back movies (A 54). Viewing photos (A 132). NOTES • -/, When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 34
. NOTES • You can adjust the date and time later on with the q > [Date/Time] setting. • When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 35
Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 27 languages. Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Select the desired language. [ Other Settings] > q > [Language !]* > Desired language > [OK] > [X] * After - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 36
Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York. Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen. [ Other Settings] > q > [Time Zone/DST] 3 Touch ["] to set the home time zone, or [#] to set the time zone of your destination when - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 37
recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 4, 6 or 10. 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. The - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 38
memory cards Operating system Compatibility Windows 7 Compatible Windows Vista Compatible (requires Service Pack 1 or later) Windows XP Compatible (requires Service Pack 3 and KB955704 update) Mac OS X Compatible (requires version 10.6.5 or later) IMPORTANT • If you use an SDXC memory card - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 39
(A 41) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder. 1 Turn off the camcorder. Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is off. 2 Open the memory card slot cover. 3 Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing away from the camcorder, all the way into the memory card slot until it - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 40
You can activate the relay recording so if the built-in memory becomes full while recording movies, the recording will continue uninterrupted on the memory card. Operating modes: 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the memory card slot. 2 Press . 40 Preparations - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 41
of purchase, the built-in memory comes preinitialized and contains music files for use as background music and images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames). Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 42
files and image mix frames that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the memory card: - Windows users: Use the supplied PIXELA's software. For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 43
sensor. Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Turn on the remote sensor. [ Other Settings] > q > [Wireless Remote Control] > [i On] > [X] 3 Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you press the buttons. You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to view the screen while using - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 44
playback mode. 3 MENU button (A 30, 186) Functions the same as on the camcorder. 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (A 66) Selects whether to display onscreen information may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. 44 Preparations - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 45
correctly. 1 Press P to turn on the camcorder. • -/, By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory. You can select the memory that will be used to record movies and photos (A 40). • Please read the IMPORTANT section (A 49) before using an Eye-Fi card. ᕃ ᕄ AUTO Mode 45 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 46
the recording standard, refer to Recording (A 31). 3 Set the camcorder to mode. [ Camera Mode] > [N] > [OK] To record video Press Y to is being recorded. • You can turn on the scene rating option in recording mode with the r > [Rate Scenes (Recording)] setting. To take photos Touch [PHOTO]. - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 47
AUTO function In mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc. It will then adjust various settings (focus, exposure, color, image stabilization, image quality, among others), selecting the best set- tings for the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 48
Smart AUTO icons Background → (color of the icon) Subject ↓ Bright* (gray) Blue skies* (light blue) Vivid colors* Sunsets (green/red) (orange) People (stationary) ( ) ( ) ( )- People (moving) ( ) ( ) ( )- Subjects other than people, such as landscapes ( ) ( ) ( ) Close objects / - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 49
Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image stabilization option based on your shooting method. The Intelligent IS icon will change to one of the following icons. In and modes, you can set the image stabilization manually (A 98). Shooting method Icon Most - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 50
size, a 1 GB memory card can hold approximately 670 camcorder, using the zoom buttons on the optional WL-D89 Wire- less Controller or using the zoom controls on the touch screen. In addition to the 10x optical zoom, in mode, you can turn on the digital zoom (40x or 200x) with the p > [Digital - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 51
. NOTES • Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. At full wide angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.). Using tele macro (A 109), you can focus on a subject as close as 40 cm (1.3 ft.) at full telephoto. • In or mode, you can also set p > [Zoom Speed] to - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 52
(CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record. IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF ] panel) are being displayed. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is too low. Check that the ON/OFF (CHG - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 53
can select the length of time until shut-off or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the q> [Power Saving Mode] > [Quick Start (Standby)] setting. - The usual 5-minute auto power off setting of [Power Saving Mode] is not applicable while the camcorder is in standby mode. AUTO Mode 53 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 54
Video This chapter covers functions related to movies, including playback, advanced shooting, using Story Creator and other advanced functions. For details about basic video shooting, refer to AUTO Mode (A 45). Basic Playback Playing Back Video You can use the s > [Data Code] setting to choose - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 55
toward S to show 6 scenes per page. ! Open the index selection screen. " Memory being read. # Recording date.** $ Division line between recording dates. % Drag your finger of the last scene in the index screen. For MP4 movies, the camcorder will play back only one scene. • Touch the screen to display - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 56
During playback: AVCHD movies MP4 movies ! Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the previous scene*. " Jump to the beginning of the next scene*. # Pause the playback. $ Fast playback** backward/forward. % Display the volume (A 56) and background music mix balance (A 82) - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 57
backward/forward. # Capture the displayed frame as a photo (A 128)**. $ memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on a memory card - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 58
3D Flip View Operating modes: Touch [ ] in the [ Movies] index screen to switch to 3D Flip View. This fun way of displaying scenes grouped by recording date in a 3D layout can be useful to flip through a large number of recordings. ! Recording date. " Drag your finger left to go to the next date - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 59
the screen once to display the controls then touch [f] to open the [ Photos] index screen. ! -/, Touch the tab of the desired memory: built-in memory or memory card. " Touch a control button to select the content you want to play back. Options [y Movies] Scenes recorded in AVCHD organized by - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 60
You can delete those scenes and stories that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the memory. Deleting a Single Scene Operating modes: 1 Play back the scene you wish to delete. When playing back a scene in the gallery, pause the scene you wish - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 61
3 Delete the scene. [Ý] > [Edit] > [Delete] > [Yes] > [OK] Deleting Scenes from the [ Operating modes: Movies] or [ Movies] Index Screen 1 Open the [ Movies] or [ Movies] index screen. For AVCHD movies, to delete all the scenes recorded on a specific date, drag your finger left/right until the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 62
the orange [ ] icon on the left to open the [Edit Scene] screen. 4 Delete the scene. [ ] > [Yes] > [OK] > [K] Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating Operating modes: 1 Open the information screen of the story that contains the scenes you want to delete. [G] > [ Gallery] > Bring the desired story to - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 63
indicates that no scenes in the story have been given that particular rating. • The number of selected scenes appears on the screen. • Touch the rating button again to remove those scenes from the selection. 4 Delete all applicable scenes. [Set] > [Yes]* > [OK] > [K] * Touch [Stop] to interrupt - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 64
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 appears. The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the scene. Below it, the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at fixed intervals. 64 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 65
from that point. ! Touch twice to return to the index screen. " Previous/next scene. # Drag your finger left along the ruler to display the next 5 frames. $ Scene's recording mode and length. % Recording date and time. & Drag your finger right along the ruler to display the previous - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 66
Onscreen Displays and Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code. For AVCHD movies, the data code includes date/time of recording, information about the camera setup, etc. For MP4 movies, the data code is the date of recording. You can choose the information to be - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 67
Video Stories and Cinema Style Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories Story Creator is a helpful function that offers suggestions for typical scenes in a number of situations. With Story Creator, creating interesting video stories is as easy as selecting one of the story themes, such as [ - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 68
the selected theme, story scene (category), shooting advice and the recommended shooting length. 6 Touch [OK]. • A new story will be created and the camcorder will enter record pause mode. The selected story scene category will appear at the bottom of the screen. • If you touch [?], a screen showing - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 69
1 Press . 2 Touch [ Recording Standard] and then select a different recording standard. NOTES • When recording video snapshot scenes, you can have the camcorder automatically link the length of video snapshot scenes to the recommended length of story scenes with the r > [Video Snapshot Length - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 70
Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters In (cinema) mode, the camcorder will adjust the frame rate and several other picture-related settings to give your recordings a cine- matic look . To select the effect level of the cinema-look filter [w] > [L] (low), [M] (medium) or [H] (high) > [K] 70 Video - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 71
Options ( Default value) The camcorder offers 7 cinemalook filters. Select the desired filter while previewing the effect on the screen. [1: Cinema Standard] [2: Vivid] [3: Dream] [4: Cool] [5: Nostalgic] [6: Sepia] [7: Old Movies] [8: Memory] [9: Dramatic B&W] ! Filter number (will appear on the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 72
recording mode. 2 Press Y. • The camcorder records for a few seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar*) and then automatically returns to record pause mode. • When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. * When the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 73
Decorating Scenes while Recording Operating modes: 1 Open the decoration screen. [FUNC.] > [Ò Decoration] • The decoration screen will open automatically also when you stow the LCD panel with the touch screen facing out. 2 Use a tool from the toolbar as explained in the following procedures. 3 Press - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 74
* The freehand drawings and stamps will be saved in the built-in memory (/, only) or on a memory card (. only). To load a previously saved canvas In the decoration screen: [Ó] > [&Load]* or [* Load]* > [Yes] > [K] * The camcorder will apply the last freehand drawings and stamps that were saved in - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 75
[+] or [-] to select a different image mix frame. -/, You can touch one of the memory icons at the bottom of the screen to read image mix frames saved in the built-in memory (only when recording on or playing back scenes from a memory card). 3 Touch [K] to mix the selected frame with the live video - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 76
area that will be replaced by the live video To use the Chroma Key function 1 Open the [Select Image] screen of the image mix function (A 75). 2 Touch [+] or [-] to select the image you created. 3 Touch [Ð] to open the [Chroma Key] screen. 4 Touch [Green] or [Blue] depending on the characteristics - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 77
at the same time. • -/, When r > [Rec Media for Movies] is set to [&] (the built-in memory), you will not be able to select image mix frames saved on a memory card. • For AVCHD movies, image mix cannot be selected during playback or while converting a scene to standard definition (A156; -/, only - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 78
[Unsorted] or [Video Snapshot] stories. When playing back stories from the gallery, you can choose to play back only scenes with a certain rating. Operating modes: 1 Open the gallery. [G] > [ Gallery] ! Open the [G Index Selection] screen (A 59). " Drag your finger right or left to select a story - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 79
or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - 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. NOTES • If playback of a scene in the gallery is interrupted, you cannot resume - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 80
You can touch [Ì] to leave the scene unrated or [Í] to classify it in a separate category (for example, just for outtakes). To turn off the scene rating function When the rating buttons appear after recording a scene, touch [X] and then touch [Off]. This will also leave the current the scene unrated - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 81
the story that contains the scenes you want to rate. 2 During playback of a scene you want to rate, pause the playback and rate the scene. Touch the screen > [Ý] > [Edit] > [Rating] > Desired rating > [X] 3 Touch [Ð] to resume the playback and rate other scenes in the same way or touch [Ñ] to - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 82
music tracks or connect an external audio player to use your VIXIA CD-ROM contains 3 music tracks you can use as background music. -/,: The music files come pre-installed in the built-in memory recorded on the memory card, you will need to transfer the music tracks to the memory card in advance. See - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 83
! Select the desired music track. " Adjust the background music balance. # Play back the original sound (no background music). $ Delete the music track selected. % Listen to the music track selected. Touch again (Ñ) to stop the playback. 5 Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 84
with at least one mini-stereo plug (to connect to the MIC terminal on the camcorder); the other end will depend on external player used). 1 Connect the external player to the camcorder's MIC terminal. 2 Press . 3 Open the gallery or [ Movies] index screen. [G] > [ Gallery] or [ Movies] 4 Press - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 85
only) or Transfer Utility (. only). For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA's software. - Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the memory card. Refer to About the music files (A 239) for the folder - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 86
move scenes in the gallery within the same story scene (category), between story scenes in the same story, and between stories recorded in the same memory. Operating modes: 1 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scene you want to copy or move. [G] > [ Gallery] > Bring the desired - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 87
's thumbnail. Playback controls will appear on the screen (A 56). Use any special playback modes (fast/slow playback, frame reverse/advance) as necessary to locate the desired image. 5 Touch [Set] to change the story's thumbnail. 6 Touch [K] to return to the gallery. Changing a Story's Title When - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 88
1 Open the gallery. [G] > [ 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 Open the [Edit Title] screen. [Story Details] > [Edit Story] > [Edit Title] 4 Use the virtual keyboard to change the title. 5 Touch [OK] > - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 89
Advanced Functions Recording in Manual Mode When the camcorder is set to mode, you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to your preference. Even in this mode, though, the camcorder can help you with - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 90
or damage to the memory. - 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 (A 143), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 91
such as opening a menu. Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 5 recording modes for recording AVCHD movies and 2 for MP4 movies. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. For AVCHD movies, select MXP or FXP mode for better movie - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 92
MXP mode cannot be saved on AVCHD discs. Use an external Blu-ray Disc recorder to copy MXP movies onto Blu-ray discs. -/, Alternatively, you can use the supplied software VideoBrowser to create AVCHD discs*. • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 93
hr. 10 min. 16 GB Memory card 3 hr. 50 min. 8 hr. 25 min. 32 GB Memory card/ - Built-in memory1 7 hr. 40 min. 16 hr. 55 min. 1 -/, At the time of purchase, the built-in memory contains about 70 MB of music files (background music), 5 MB of image files (image mix frames) and about 2 MB of file - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 94
Selecting the Frame Rate You can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) to change the look of your movies. Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Select the frame rate. [ Other Settings] > r > [Frame Rate] > Desired frame rate > [X] Options for AVCHD movies ( Default value) [´ - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 95
modes: [FUNC.] > [Rec. Programs] > [ú SCN: Portrait] > Desired recording program > [X] Options ( Default value) [ú SCN: Portrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. [û SCN: Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 96
more you zoom in (S). • [ý SCN: Snow]/[þ SCN: Beach]: The subject may become overex- posed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen. • [Œ SCN: Low Light]: - Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. - Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. 96 Video - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 97
may appear on the screen. - Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [Š SCN: Fireworks]: - To avoid camera blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. - When the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached to the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 98
, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes. [j Off] Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod. Powered IS You can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even more powerful. Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 99
camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate. • For surveying and following shots, when you pan the camcorder scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before Y was pressed. NOTES • The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 100
Faders], [Decoration] or [Review Recording]. - Opening the [Other Settings] menus. Face Detection The camcorder automatically detects people's faces Select a recording program other than [ü SCN: Night Scene], [Œ SCN: Low Light], [Š SCN: Fireworks] or [š SCN: Underwater]. By default, face detection - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 101
than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [¹ PF24] or [» 24P]) or when the digital zoom is activated at more than 40x zoom (dark blue area on the zoom bar). • When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [¹ PF24 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 102
tell the camcorder to track and optimize settings for a different person. You can also use Touch & Track to always keep in focus other mode. 2 Point the camcorder at a moving subject and touch the subject on the touch screen. • A white double frame will appear around the lighting. 102 Video - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 103
Faders The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade-in or fade-out scenes. You have the option to activate the fader only one time or - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 104
. [" Aperture-Pri. AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. NOTES • [, Shutter-Pri. AE]: - On screen only the denominator is displayed - [, 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc. - When the frame rate is set to [¹ PF24] or [» 24P], the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 105
before manually adjusting powerful images of moving subjects.W 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 Low-light image is clearly in focus. Good for landscapes and architectural shots.W F2.0 F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F8.0 F1.8 F2.4 F3.4 F4.8 F6.7 More light Ï Lens aperture Ð Less light - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 106
Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 107
. • When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the backlight*. You can but will have less the noise. Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [x AGC Limit] > [n]* (manual) > [Ï] or [Ð]** to set the AGC limit > [X] * Touch [m] (automatic) to remove - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 108
In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without focus manually as necessary. • You can touch [D] instead to adjust the focus manually without activating the Touch AF function. • The manual focus controls appear. • Touch [D] again to return the camcorder - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 109
manual focus, you can touch inside the frame to activate the Touch AF function and autofocus on a subject. • When the recording program is set to [š SCN: Underwater] or [Ÿ SCN: Surface], the camcorder the camcorder can focus at a shorter distance (up to 40 cm (1.3 ft.) from the subject at full - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 110
Setting the camcorder to mode. - Zooming out toward T (wide angle). - Changing the recording program to [Š SCN: Fireworks]. • Tele macro cannot be turned on/off while recording. White Balance The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 111
turn it off. Options ( Default value) [Ã Automatic] The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors. [¼ Daylight] [Digital Zoom] to [j Off]. - Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or other conditions change. - Depending on the light source - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 112
drag your finger along the dial to adjust the effect level. + levels: richer colors, sharper image, stronger contrast, brighter image. - levels: shallower colors, softer image, softer contrast, darker image. 4 Touch [X] to save and apply the customized picture settings. b will appear on the screen - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 113
] > [i On [X] • < will appear on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [j Off], to turn off the self timer. Movies: In record pause mode, press Y. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen. Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO]. • The - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 114
Other Audio Settings You can have the camcorder optimize the audio settings of the built-in microphone by selecting the audio scene that matches situations. The camcorder records with standard settings. [ Music] To vibrantly record music performances and singing indoors. [ Speech] Best for recording - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 115
[ä Mic. Level] [Microphone [Auto Wind Attenuator] Screen] [Built-in Mic [Built-in Mic Freq. Directionality] Response] [ Standard] [n] [k [H High] (manual): 70 Automatic] [h Normal] [h Normal] [ Music] [n] [k [L Low ] [ê [î Wide] (manual): 70 Automatic] Boost HF+LF Range] [ Speech - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 116
camcorder High] or [L Low ] > [X] • Repeat, selecting [j Off à], to turn off the auto wind screen. NOTES • Some low-frequency sounds will wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend setting the auto by specifically targeting the high- or low-frequency range and selecting one of - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 117
frequency range for more powerful sound. [è Low Cut Filter] Filters the low-frequency range to reduce the noise of blowing wind, a car's engine and similar ambient sounds. [é Boost MF Range] Best for recording human voices and dialog. [ê Boost HF+LF Range] Best, for example, for recording live music - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 118
that emphasizes sound coming from the front of the camcorder/microphone. [h Normal] Standard stereo recording; a middle point You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external microphone. You can display the audio level indicator while recording. Operating modes: POINTS - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 119
microphone, and the bottom one for the external audio. • Touch [m] (automatic) to return the camcorder to automatic audio recording levels. External audio Using audio mix (A 126) Built-in microphone will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the audio recording level. You - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 120
level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator with the p > [Microphone Attenuator] setting (or [Surround Mic Attenuator] when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder). • We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 121
] was set to [Ó Headphones] in a playback mode, the function of the AV OUT/× terminal will return automatically to AV output when you turn off the camcorder. Video 121 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 122
your camcorder, refer to Accessories (A 229). For details about how to attach and use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used. 1 Open the mini advanced shoe cover. 2 Attach the optional accessory to the mini advanced shoe. When a compatible accessory is attached - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 123
SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe. Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (A 122). º will appear on the screen. For details about using the optional external microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used. Video 123 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 124
the WM-V1, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the microphone. MIC terminal Using Commercially Available Microphones You can also use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. You can connect most stereo microphone with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 125
automatically. • When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, p > [Auto Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [j Off à]. • If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust the audio recording level manually (A 118) or activate the microphone attenuator with the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 126
turn off. • The video light cannot be used when the camcorder is being powered by the compact power adapter. • The optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light cannot be used as a flash with this camcorder. Audio Mix When recording, you can mix audio from the built-in microphone with external audio from the MIC - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 127
[Audio Mix] > [i On] 5 Adjust the audio mix balance as necessary. Touch [INT] (more of the sound from the built-in microphone) or [EXT] (more of the sound from the external microphone) or drag your finger along the audio mix bar to adjust the mix balance as desired. 6 Touch [X] to set the audio mix - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 128
snapshot scene. The camcorder captures the video snapshot scene for about 4 seconds (the blue frame serves as a The captured video snapshot scene is saved to the same memory that contains the source scene. • Video snapshot scenes card. To select the photo capture settings 1 Press . 128 Video - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 129
card (A 161). NOTES • The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene. • Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be blurred. • Photos will be recorded on the memory , if the scene was recorded at a frame rate of [¹ PF24]). Video 129 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 130
You can divide scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest. Operating modes Playback controls will appear on the screen (A 56). Use any special playback modes (fast playback, frame reverse/advance) as necessary to locate the desired point. 5 Divide the scene. [µ Divide] > - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 131
other scenes that are too short (less than 3 seconds). - -/, Scenes that were edited using the supplied software VideoBrowser and were then transferred back to the camcorder. • Scenes cannot be divided within 1 second from the beginning or the end of the scene. Video 131 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 132
Photos Refer to this chapter for details on viewing photos and other photo-related operations. Viewing Photos Operating modes: 1 Press T. 2 Open the [Photos] index screen, if it is not displayed. [G] > [ Photos] 3 Look for the photo you want to play back. Move the zoom lever toward T to show 15 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 133
! Open the [G Index Selection] screen (A 59). " Memory being read. # Drag your finger left/right for the next/previous index page*. $ Display the next/previous index page. * While browsing through index pages, a larger - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 134
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. • The following image files may not be displayed correctly. - Images not recorded with this camcorder. - Images edited on a computer. - Images whose file - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 135
the photos. IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted photos cannot be recovered. • Photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder. Photos 135 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 136
the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [Ð] to play back the slideshow set to the selected music track. Slideshow not linked to the external audio 3 Touch the photo that will open the slideshow to display it in single photo view. 4 Touch the screen to display the playback controls - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 137
To change the slideshow's transition effects 1 Press . 2 Select the transition effect. [ Other Settings] > > [Slideshow Transition] > [Off], [Dissolve] or [Slide Image] > [X] Photos 137 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 138
. You can use the supplied USB cable to connect to a computer or other digital devices with standard-A receptacles; -/, or use the optional UA-100 USB Adapter to connect to the camcorder an external hard drive or similar storage device with a standard-A cable (-/, only). * When connecting an - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 139
Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal. If your HDTV supports HDMI-CEC to an HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this may damage the camcorder. - While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 140
terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder: - s/ > [TV Type] Digital data connection Connect to a computer to save your recordings, to a compatible digital video recorder to copy your recordings, or to an external hard drive to easily save a perfect copy of an entire memory - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 141
files from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder in order to use them as background music. For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA's software. - To save your recordings on a computer. - To save a memory onto an external hard drive. • Sound - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 142
. Refer to the TV's instruction manual. • You can also play video directly from your memory card on AVCHDcompatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of memory used*. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Connection ": When you - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 143
story in the gallery in the built-in memory to the same index screen or story on the memory card. Please read the IMPORTANT section (A 146) before using an Eye-Fi card. Copying Scenes from the [ Movies] or All] > [Yes]. 2 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK]. External Connections 143 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 144
story • Check that you have selected the & (built-in memory) tab. 2 Select the rating of the stories you want to copy. [Story Details] > [Select by Rating] > Desired rating > [K] 3 Copy all the applicable scenes. [Edit Story the screen to display the playback controls. 144 External Connections - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 145
Screen Operating modes: 1 Open the [ Photos] index screen. Check that you have selected the & (built-in memory) tab. 2 Copy the photos. [Edit] > [Copy (&'*)] > Desired option* > [Yes]** > [OK] [Select] Select individual photos to copy. [All Photos] Copy all the photos. External Connections 145 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 146
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. • When copying photos onto an Eye-Fi card, photos will be (A 163) for details on saving your recordings wirelessly. 146 External Connections - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 147
follow the instructions in the Software Guide (PDF file) to install the supplied PIXELA's software. Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. If the camcorder is connected to the computer while it is powered only by the battery pack, previously - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 148
, 32/64-bit) Windows XP (SP3, 32-bit only) Mac OS X v10.6 CPU Intel® Core™ 2 Duo, 1.66 GHz Intel® Core™ Duo, 2.00 GHz Memory 1 GB (for 32-bit) 2 GB (for 64-bit) 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB Installation Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. Make sure - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 149
USB cable. • Connection #-1. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 140). • Camcorder: When the connection is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the screen. 4 Save the recordings onto the computer. Refer to relevant sections in the 'ImageBrowser EX' User Guide. External Connections 149 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 150
result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • When restoring to the camcorder video files that were previously saved to the computer, do - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 151
the optional UA-100 USB Adapter or a commercially available USB adapter. Operating modes: Saving a Memory onto an External Hard Drive 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Press T to set the camcorder to playback mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the external hard drive using the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 152
[Safely Remove Hard Drive] > [Yes] IMPORTANT • Make sure you power the camcorder with the compact power adapter before you save a memory to the external hard drive. If the compact power adapter becomes disconnected, the connection between the camcorder and the hard drive will end, which may lead to - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 153
built-in memory and then a memory card), the folder name of memory save folders memory save folder With the external hard drive connected to the camcorder: 1 Select the memory save folder you want to delete. 2 Press . 3 Delete the memory save folder. [ Other Settings] > q > [Delete Memory - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 154
Initializing the External Hard Drive 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 Press T to set the camcorder to playback mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the external hard drive using - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 155
the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you can use the memory card to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder. * Make sure the external device is compatible with the type of memory card used. Connecting 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 156
Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 140). Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Verify that q > [AV/Headphones] is - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 157
the instructions in the Software Guide (PDF file) to install the supplied PIXELA's software. Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the [ Screen Movies] Index Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Make sure there is a memory card in the memory card - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 158
> [Auto Divide] > [On] > [K] > [K] Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating Operating modes: 1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front. [G] > [ Gallery] > Desired story • Check that you have selected the & (built-in memory) tab. 158 External Connections - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 159
[Select by Rating] > Desired rating > [K] 3 Touch [Edit Story] > [Convert HD'SD (%)] Operating modes: 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the instructions to upload your SD movies to the Web. For details about using the software, click to open the Software Guide (PDF file). External - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 160
advance. Refer to the instruction manual of the Eye-Fi card. Also, note that not all Eye-Fi cards can upload AVCHD movies. Check compatibility in advance. Please read the IMPORTANT section before using an Eye-Fi card. Operating modes: 1 Insert your Eye-Fi card into the memory card slot and make sure - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 161
an Eye-Fi card: - Wireless communication drains the power of the battery pack faster than usual. We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. - While files are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder's automatic power off function will be disabled. External Connections 161 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 162
can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* to create video podcasts, make photo albums and more. * This service may not be available in all countries/regions. Installation Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. The software is compatible with computers running - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 163
this text. * "iOS device" is used in this text to collectively refer to Wi-Fi-enabled iOS devices. Wi-Fi connection Infrastructure mode Connect the camcorder to an access point on a Wi-Fi network (A 165). Use this connection if you plan to save your recordings on a computer or FTP server (A 170 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 164
, the maximum data transfer rate is 11 Mbps for IEEE 802.11b, 54 Mbps for IEEE 802.11g, and 150 Mbps for IEEE 802.11n. Note that these are theoretical values and actual data transfer rates may differ. NOTES • While using Wi-Fi functions, the camcorder's automatic power off function will be disabled - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 165
does not support WPS or you wish to manually configure settings, refer to Manual Setup (A 168). Refer also to the instruction manual of your involved. Wi-Fi antenna • When using the camcorder's Wi-Fi functions, do not cover the right side of the camcorder with your hand or other object. The Wi - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 166
Some wireless routers that support WPS do not have camcorder's screen, enter it into your wireless router's setup screen. In most cases, the wireless router's setup screen is accessed using your Web browser. For details about how to activate the Wi-Fi protected setup, refer to the instruction manual - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 167
camcorder's screen. You can touch [Stop] and then [OK] to interrupt the Wi-Fi Protected Setup while it is in progress. 5 Touch [Automatic] to automatically obtain an IP address. • To assign the IP address manually, touch [Manual * After touching [OK], you can review the network settings. Touch [Wi-Fi - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 168
Setup Perform this procedure to wirelessly connect the camcorder to the wireless router (using infrastructure mode) if your router does not support WPS, you wish to manually configure settings, or if your wireless router's network name (SSID) cannot be detected due to the stealth function being - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 169
] and perform the procedure in To manually assign an IP address (A 167). • A screen to test the settings will appear. 6 Select whether to test the settings. • You can touch [Check Current Configuration] to review the network settings. • If you touched [Yes], a test of the settings will be performed - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 170
optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is attached to the camcorder. • When using Wi-Fi functions, wireless communication with an Eye-Fi card is not possible. Transferring the 'Network Utility Software Guide' (PDF file on the PIXELA disc in the folder \Network Utility\Manual\English). 170 Wi-Fi - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 171
and file transfer destination as part of the manual setup. Operating modes: File Transfer Destination Setup for Windows Computers 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press . 3 Connect the camcorder to the Wi-Fi network. [ Wi-Fi - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 172
Recordings 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the transfer is completed. 2 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press . 3 Touch [ Wi-Fi] and then touch [Transfer Files]. If the memory card slot cover - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 173
not open the memory card slot cover during wireless transfer. • Observe the following precautions when transferring files. Failing to do so may interrupt the transfer and incomplete files may remain at the transfer destination. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 174
For details about the software, refer to the 'Network Utility Software Guide' (PDF file on the PIXELA disc in the folder \Network Utility\Manual\English). Operating modes: * * Photos can be uploaded to Facebook only. 1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then open the index screen that contains - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 175
the wireless router's settings and capability, it can take some time to upload video files. Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device You can connect the camcorder to an iOS device* to upload your recordings to YouTube and Facebook even when you are away from your home network. Make sure you have - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 176
, touch [Edit] instead and then manually change the settings. To delete the settings review the network settings. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup] > [Check Current Configuration] > Desired connection point > [Î] or [Í] > [K] three times when finished. NOTES • If you attempt to test the settings and the camcorder - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 177
about the Movie Uploader app, visit http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/canon/e/movieuploader/ (English only). 7 Camcorder: When you have finished, touch [End] to end the Wi-Fi connection. IMPORTANT • Do not open the memory card slot cover during the wireless connec- tion. NOTES • Depending on the wireless - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 178
on the HDTV and refer to the instruction manual of the HDTV for details on connecting it to the network. Operating modes: 1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press . 2 Camcorder: Touch [ Wi-Fi] and then touch [DLNA Media Server]. • If the memory card slot cover is open, the option will - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 179
. • The ACCESS indicator blinks during the connection. • Refer to the DLNA device's instruction manual for details on the procedure. 5 Play back the videos in the folder that appears (built-in memory or memory card). 6 Camcorder: When you have finished playing back, touch [End] to end the Wi-Fi - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 180
the camcorder closer to the wireless access point. - Turn off the wireless functions of other wireless devices other than the DLNA-compatible device being used for playback. - Switch the wireless access point to IEEE 802.11n and activate channel bonding. Refer to its instruction manual for details - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 181
) is a device that allows wireless devices, like your camcorder, to connect to a wired network (including to the using an access point. DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance. A standard assigned to each device connected to the network. SSID Service Set Identifier. This is simply the public name of - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 182
contains troubleshooting Low Light], [œ SCN: Spotlight], [Š SCN: Fireworks], [š SCN: Underwater], [Ÿ SCN: Surface] - z - 95 [Ä White Balance] [à Automatic], [¼ Daylight], [½ Shade], - z z 110 [¾ Cloudy], [¿ Fluorescent], [À Fluorescent H], [ Tungsten], [Å Custom WB] [< Focus] [D] (manual focus - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 183
], [× Animated Stamps], z z z 72 [Ø Captions]2 [Ü] (image mix): Toggle on or off, [Ý] (pause live video) zz - [ß] (minimize toolbar) zzz [z Pre REC] [ON], [OFF] - z z 99 [v Review Recording] - - z z 90 1 The default setting is on in mode and off in other camera modes. 2 Some options are - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 184
Pause A -/, , [Select], - From the built-in [Select], [All Scenes] memory: [All Scenes] [Copy (%)] - 143 -/, , - - - 157 From the built-in [Select], memory: [All Scenes] [Convert HD'SD (%)] [Delete] [Divide] , [Select], [All Scenes] - [Select], [This - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 185
the [Story the [Scene List] Playback Pause A Details] screen screen - - 144 -/, - From the built-in memory: [Convert HD'SD (%)] - 158 [Delete] or [ ] [This Scene] [This Scene] 60 [Delete Story]* z - - 63 [Story Thumbnail - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 186
(White)], [6 Grid (Gray)] zz - [Image Stabilizer] [ Dynamic], [ Standard], [j Off] z z 98 [Auto Wind Screen]1 [H High], [L Low ], [j Off à] z z 116 [Microphone Attenuator]1 [k Automatic], [i On å] zz - [MIC Terminal Input]1 [Þ External Audio], [ß Microphone] z z 126 [Audio Mix]1 [j Off - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 187
only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder after having updated the camcorder's firmware using the memory card supplied with the SM-V1. [Digital Zoom]: Determines the operation of the digital zoom. Optical zoom Digital zoom The color of the indicator indi - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 188
after 4 seconds or when you start recording. [Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting. • Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to [¹ PF24] or [» 24P]; 1/15 when it is - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 189
due to high audio recording levels when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder. When set to [i On å], å will appear on the screen. s / Playback Setup Menu item [Select Music]* [External Audio Input]* [Data Code] [Slideshow Transition] [TV Type] Setting options - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 190
Play 7 Mbps], [¥ Long Play 5 Mbps] z - - - 91 [ 9 Mbps], [ 4 Mbps] -z- - [Frame Rate]1 [´ 60i (Standard)], [· PF30], [¹ PF24] z - - - 94 [ 30P], [» 24P] -z- - -/, [Rec Media for Photos] [&] (built-in memory), [*] (memory card) z z z2 - 40 [Photo Capture from [o Single Photo], Video - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 191
to the camcorder. [Rate Scenes (Recording)]: When set to [i On], the scene rating scene will appear after every scene you record. [Available Space in Memory]/[Used Space in Memory]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the built-in memory (-/, only) or the memory card is currently - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 192
with x.v.Color, connected to the camcorder using the supplied HDMI cable. If recordings made with x.v.Color are played back on a non-compatible TV, colors may not be reproduced correctly. [File Numbering]: Select the file numbering method to be used on a new memory card. Photos and MP4 movies are - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 193
[i On], [j Off 0] z [Rec. Programs], z [Ä White Balance], [< Focus], [y Exposure], [Ç Powered IS], [R Zoom], [ Audio Scene], [ä Mic. Level], [x AGC Limit], [Image Effects], [R Faders], [Ò Decoration], [z Pre REC], [v Review Recording] y A zzz - z z z 35 zzz - zzz - z- - - z z z 120 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 194
Mode] [Auto Power Off]: [j Off], [i On] [Quick Start (Standby)]: [Off], [10 min], [20 min], [30 min] -/, [Initialize &/*] . [Initialize *] [& Built-in Mem.]*, [* Mem. Card]* *-/, only. [Complete Initialization]: Toggle on or off -/, - [Initialize ]2 -/, - [Delete Memory Save Folder]2 [Time - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 195
in mode. 2 Option available only after connecting an external hard drive to the camcorder. 3 Option available only after having inserted an Eye-Fi card into the memory card slot. [Output Onscreen Displays]: When set to [i On], the camcorder's onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 196
to [Off], for example, if the camcorder is set on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent System, this option displays a screen - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 197
to use for the focusing distance display during manual focus. [Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without a memory card for more than 5 minutes - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 198
AUTO (A 47) 3 Face detection frame (A 100) 4 Touch & Track frame (A 102) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (A 45, 89, 128) 6 Control button [?]: Displays a shooting tip for the current story scene 7 Memory operation (A 202) 8 Intelligent IS (A 49) 9 Remaining battery time (A 202) A q Zoom - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 199
seconds) ; < Self timer (A 113) gS Image stabilizer (A 98) hS Tele macro (A 109) jS Remaining recording time * On the memory card & In the built-in memory* ( Relay recording* (A 40) * -/, only. S k Frame rate (A 94) S l Image effects (A 112) D q Microphone attenuator (A 188) D a Audio scene select - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 200
Playing Movies (during playback) AVCHD movies: MP4 movies: F g External audio input (A 84) hF Eye-Fi wireless communication (A 160) jF Scene number kF Playback control buttons (A 56) F l Data code (A 66, 189) G q Volume and background music balance controls (A 56, 83) G a - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 201
Viewing Photos dG Control button [Edit]: Open the Edit panel (A 185) fG Current photo / Total number of photos G g Control button [h]: Photo jump (A 133) G h Control button [Ð]: Slideshow (A 136) G j Control button [f]: Return to the [ Photos] index screen (A 132) Additional Information 201 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 202
status of a battery pack with the q > [Battery Info] setting. If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be displayed. S j Remaining recording time When there is no more free space on the memory, [& End] (built-in memory, /, only) or [* End] (memory card) will be displayed - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 203
" box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply • Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly con- nected to the camcorder? (A 21) Recording • Did you turn the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 204
you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center. A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter. - A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 205
digital zoom is activated (A 50) or while fading in or fading out a scene (A 103). After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot. - The camcorder it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center. Cannot create a new story. - A memory can contain a maximum - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 206
so the remaining battery time cannot be displayed. * lights up in red. - A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the memory card if the display does not change back to normal. - The memory card is full. Replace the memory card or delete - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 207
°C (32 °F and 104 °F). - The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack. - Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Con- sult a Canon Service Center. ‹ appears on the screen - The LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is set to prevent accidental - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 208
Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it. - The AV terminal is set to headphone output. Set r> [AV/Headphones] to [AV]. Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card. - The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and insert it. Cannot - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 209
care. Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on the TV screen. - When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV. Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 210
only: To transfer the photos in the built-in memory, copy them to the memory card in advance (A 143). -/, Wi-Fi Functions Refer also to the instruction manual of your wireless router and other devices you will use. Wireless playback on a DLNA-compatible device is not smooth. - Playback may not be - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 211
if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the memory. Select [Recover] to try to recover the recordings. -/, Cannot access the built-in memory - There is a problem with the built-in memory. Contact a Canon Service Center. Cannot communicate with the battery pack - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 212
the [Complete Initialization] option (A 41). If the problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center. Cannot play back Check the memory card - There is a problem with the memory card. Save your recordings (A 146) and initialize the memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option (A 41). If - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 213
Initialize the memory card with this camcorder (A 41). Cannot record - You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another device. - There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often without apparent reason, contact a Canon Service Center. -/, Cannot - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 214
perform the following: Turn off the camcorder and remove and reinsert the memory card. If * turns back to green you can resume recording/playback. If the problem persists, save your recordings (A 146) and initialize the memory card (A 41). Do not disconnect the power source. Cannot write data with - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 215
you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card and later the position of the card's LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch. No memory card - Insert a compatible memory card into the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 216
the instructions to switch the recording program between [Underwater] and [Surface] while the camcorder is secured inside the optional WP-V4 Waterproof Case. Recording was stopped due to insufficient write speed of the memory card - The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 217
memory card. Task in progress. Do not disconnect the power source. - The camcorder is updating the memory. Wait until the operation ends and do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack. There are no scenes with the selected rating selected memory card is not supported. The - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 218
the mini advanced shoe. - The battery charge is too low to supply power to the accessory attached to the mini advanced shoe. Charge the battery pack. Cannot use the video light while powering the camcorder with the compact power adapter - Use a fully charged battery pack instead when using the video - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 219
. - Increase the FTP server's available space. Cannot transfer files to the computer (Network Utility) - Make sure Network Utility is running properly. If the problem persists turn off the camcorder and computer. After a short while, turn them on again. Check the Wi-Fi settings. - Make sure the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 220
, turn it on again. If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center. Unable to complete WPS. - Turn off the camcorder and wireless router. After a short while, turn them on again and try again. If the problem persists, perform the Wi-Fi network setup manually (A 168). Unable to complete WPS - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 221
signal. Try using the camcorder in a location farther away from such appliances. - Turn off the camcorder and wireless router. After a short while, turn them on again and perform the Wi-Fi network setup again. If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center. Additional Information 221 - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 222
to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder (A 143) and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your important recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss. • Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 223
lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel. • Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 224
be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the optional CG-700 Battery Charger. • We recommend using genuine Canon battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark. • If you attach to the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs, will appear and the remaining - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 225
memory card. • Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the card's content. To write-protect the memory card set the switch to the LOCK position. LOCK switch Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 226
is altered and stored data is not physically erased. When you dispose of the camcorder or memory card or give either to another person, initialize the camcorder's built-in memory (-/, only) or memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option (A 41). Fill it up with unimportant recordings, and - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 227
cloth. • Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temper- ature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 228
power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use. Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 229
Ak External hard drive** Al Sq TV/HDTV Digital video recorder Sa Ss Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages. 1 SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap Ad IFC-300PCU/S* or IFC-400PCU USB 2 WS-20 Wrist Strap Cable 6 CA-110 Compact Power Adapter Al - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 230
SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. Use of - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 231
in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack. Battery pack→ Charging conditions↓ Using the camcorder Using the CG-700 Battery Charger BP-718 310 min. 220 min. BP-727 450 min. 315 min. Recording and playback times given - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 232
190 min. 270 min. 270 min. 280 min. 280 min. 285 min. Recording AVCHD movies using a memory card Battery pack BP-718 BP-727 Recording mode MXP FXP XP+ SP LP MXP FXP XP+ SP LP Recording ( with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off. 232 Additional Information - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 233
camcorder lens by a factor of 1.5. • The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached. • The minimum focusing distance at full protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions. aA WM-V1 Wireless Microphone Reliably record rich sound even when shooting - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 234
gA DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe. It can be used as directional microphone (monaural) or stereo microphone. hA VL-5 Video Light This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 235
. sS SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Additional Information - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 236
2ch; Dolby Digital 5.1ch* MP4 Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio compression: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch) * Only when using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone. Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif* Ver. 2.3 Image compression: JPEG * This camcorder supports Exif - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 237
Illumination 0.1lx ([SCN: Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2) 1.2 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30) • Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx • Image Stabilization: Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer • Size of Video Recordings - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 238
Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n protocol • Frequency: 2.4 GHz • Supported channels: 1 - 11 • Encryption methods: WEP-64/WEP-128, TKIP/AES Power/Others • Power supply (rated) 3.6 V DC (battery pack), 5.3 V DC (compact power adapter) • Power consumption 2.7 W (SP mode, AF on, LCD normal brightness - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 239
\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 The specifications of image files that can be used with the image mix function are as follows. Image size: 1920x1080 pixels File type: Baseline JPEG - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 240
Editing stories 86, 87 Error messages 211 External audio input 84 External microphone 123 Eye-Fi card 160 F Face detection 100 Facebook 174 Faders 103 File numbers 192 Fireworks (recording program) . . . . 96 Frame rate 94 G Gallery 60, 78 H HD to SD conversion* . . . . . 157, 158 HDMI - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 241
screen 26, 27 Low light (recording program) . . . . 96 M Main Functions panel 29, 182 Maintenance 227 Manual exposure 106 Manual focus 108 Manual mode 89 Markers 188 Memory card 37, 40, 225 Memory save 151 MIC terminal 124 Microphone attenuator 188 Microphone directionality 117 Mini - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 242
& Track 102 Touch AE 106 Touch AF 108 Touch screen operations 27 Tripod 223 Troubleshooting 203 Turning off notification sounds . . . 195 Tv (recording program 104 U Underwater 43 Y YouTube 174 Z Zoom 50 Digital zoom 187 Zoom speed 50, 186 * -/, only. 242 Additional Information - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 243
follow operating instructions; B) If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage; C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA's factory service centers or authorized service facilities; D) If - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 244
USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 245
the instruction manual; ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems; iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility - Canon VIXIA HF M500 | VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500 Instruction Manual - Page 246
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