Canon Hf M52 Owners Manual

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3 Activate the relay recording. 
* The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in the memories used for relay recording.
NOTES
• There will be a momentary stop in the scene at the point where the  camcorder switches from one memory to another.
• Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function:  - Turning off the camcorder.
- Opening the memory card slot cover.
- Changing the camcorder’s operating mode.
- Changing the memory used...

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3 Initialize the memory.
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.
1Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear 
the file allocation table of the memory. 
2If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel 
the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory 
can be used without any problem.
IMPORTANT
• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi- nal recordings cannot be...

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Using the Optional Wireless Controller
When you use the optional WL-D89 Wireless Controller, you can con-
veniently operate the camcorder from a distance when, for example, 
you are using a tripod to achieve a stable shot. To use the wireless 
controller, first perform the following procedure to turn on the cam-
corder's remote sensor.
Operating modes:
1Press .
2 Turn on the remote sensor.
3 Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons....

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Wireless Controller’s Buttons
NOTES
• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor  is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.
1 START/STOP button ( A45)
2 G  (index selection) button
• In any index screen (during playback  mode), press to open the [ G Index 
Selection] screen ( A59).
• Press and hold for more than 
2 seconds to switch between 
shooting and playback mode.
3 MENU button (A 30, 186)
Functions the same as   on the 
camcorder.
4 DISP....

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AUTO Mode
This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in  mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom 
and Quick Start. To enjoy full access to menus and more 
advanced functions, refer to  Recording in Manual Mode 
( A 89).
Basic Recording
Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode
With   mode, you can take great-looking videos and photos by let-
ting the camcorder automatically adjust settings based on the record-
ing situation.
Operating modes:
POINTS TO...

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2Press .To change the recording standard, refer to  Recording (A 31).
3 Set the camcorder to   mode.
To record video
Press 
Y to begin recording.
• Press 
Y again to pause the recording.
• You can also press Y on the optional WL-D89 Wireless Con-
troller.
• The ACCESS indicator will flash from time to time while the scene 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].
• You can...

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About AUTO mode
• Only the following functions are available in   mode.- Zoom ( A50).
- Quick Start ( A52).
- Video snapshot ( A71).
- Face detection ( A100) to get beautiful shots of people every 
time, tracking the subject even if the person moves.
- Touch & Track ( A102) to track other moving subjects, keeping 
them in focus and using the best settings to record them.
- Story Creator ( A67) to transform your movies into compelling 
video stories by following simple scripts for various...

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Smart AUTO icons 
* The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions.
Background →
(color of the icon)Bright* (gray)Blue skies*(light blue)Vivid colors* (green/red)Sunsets
(orange)
Subject  ↓
People (stationary) (   ) (   ) (   )—
People (moving) (   ) (   ) (   )—
Subjects other than people, 
such as landscapes
(  )(  )(  )
Close objects/
( / )/
( / )/
( / )—
Background  →
(color of the icon)Dark 
(dark blue)
Subject  ↓SpotlightNight scene
People (stationary)——
People...

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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 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 ( A143), especially after 
making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or 
corruption of data.
•...

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• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such cases, you can adjust the LCD backlight with the  q 
>  [LCD Backlight] setting or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 
with the  q >  [LCD Brightness] setting.
• Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that appears on the  screen may not match the actual scene. Especially when shooting 
against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of the Blue 
Skies icons may appear and the colors may...