Canon Hf M52 Owners Manual

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NOTES
• Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then  connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable in the follow-
ing cases.
- To write back scenes recorded with this camcorder that were 
previously saved on a computer. For details, refer to the Software 
Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA's software.
- To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory  card in the camcorder in order to use them as background music. For...

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Playback on a TV Screen
Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family 
and friends. Playback on an HDTV using the HDMI OUT terminal will 
ensure the best playback quality.
Operating modes:
1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 
2 Connect the camcorder to the TV. Refer to  Connection Diagrams  (A 139) and select the most 
appropriate connection for your TV.
3 Turn on the connected TV. On the TV, select as the video input the same terminal to which you...

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Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
-/,  Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory Card
You can copy your recordings from the built-in memory to a memory 
card. Scenes and photos will be copied from the index screen or from 
a 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 ( A146) before using an Eye-Fi 
card.
Copying Scenes from the [  Movies] or [  Movies] Index Screen
Operating modes:
1 Open the...

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Options
Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating
Operating modes:
1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front.• Check that you have selected the  & (built-in memory) tab.
2 Select the rating of the stories you want to copy.
3 Copy all the applicable scenes.
* Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
Copying a Single Photo
Operating modes:
1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to copy.
2 Touch the screen to display the playback...

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3 Copy the photo.
4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to copy or touch [ X]. 
Copying Photos from the Index Screen
Operating modes:
1 Open the [ Photos] index screen.
Check that you have selected the  & (built-in memory) tab.
2 Copy the photos.
 * When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individ- ual photos you want to copy before touching [Yes].
** Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
To select...

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IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on 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.
• When copying photos onto an Eye-Fi card, photos will be uploaded  automatically if you are within the range of a configured network. Always 
verify that Eye-Fi cards have been...

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Saving AVCHD Movies (Windows only)
With the supplied software VideoBrowser (- /,  only) or 
Transfer Utility  (.  only), you can save to your computer the 
scenes you have recorded.
Installation
Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer 
for the first time. Refer to the Startup Guide (supplied leaflet) and follow 
the instructions in the Software Guid e (PDF file) to install the supplied 
PIXELA’s software.
Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer
1...

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Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS)
With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX you can save MP4 
movies and photos to your computer and easily organize them. The 
main system requirements are as follows.
Installation 
Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer 
for the first time. Make sure to install the software even if you have a 
different version of  ImageBrowser EX on your computer. The auto-
update function of the software may make...

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6 Follow the onscreen instructions.For Windows users, the User Account Control window appears, follow 
the instructions to continue.
To check that the software was installed correctly
You can check that the software was installed correctly by looking for 
the ImageBrowser EX icon  in the following location.
Windows: From the Start Menu, All Programs > Canon Utilities > 
ImageBrowser EX
Mac OS: In the Dock, on the Desktop.
If you cannot find the icon, check your Internet...

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IMPORTANT
• When the camcorder is connected to a computer:  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.- Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorder’s folders or 
files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data 
loss. Always use only the supplied software to save your recordings 
on the computer and, if necessary, to transfer back previously saved 
video files to the camcorder.
• Observe the following precautions...