Canon Hf M52 Owners Manual

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5 CG-700 Battery Charger
Use the battery charger to charge the 
battery packs.
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary 
according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.
Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approxi-
mate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or 
playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may 
decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter 
screen settings, etc.
The following recording and playback times are for AVCHD movies. The 
recording and playback times for MP4 movies (9 Mbps and 4 Mbps) are 
the same as those for SP recording mode.
Battery pack→BP-718BP-727Charging conditions ↓
Using the camcorder 310 min. 450 min.
Using the CG-700 Battery Charger 220 min. 315 min.
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-/,  Recording AVCHD movies using the built-in memory
Recording AVCHD movies using a memory card
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop,  zooming, and power on/off.
Battery 
packRecording  modeRecording 
(maximum)Recording  (typical)*Playback
BP-718 MXP 115 min. 75 min. 180 min.
FXP 115 min. 75 min. 180 min.
XP+ 120 min. 75 min. 185 min. SP 125 min. 80 min. 185 min.LP 125 min. 80 min. 190 min.
BP-727 MXP 175 min. 110 min. 270 min.
FXP 175 min. 115 min. 270 min.
XP+ 185 min. 115 min. 280 min.
SP 185 min. 120 min. 280 min.LP 185 min. 120 min. 285 min.
Battery  packRecording  modeRecording 
(maximum)Recording  (typical)*Playback
BP-718 MXP 115 min. 75 min. 170 min.
FXP 115 min. 75 min. 175 min.
XP+ 120 min. 75 min. 180 min. SP 120 min. 75 min. 180 min.LP 120 min. 75 min. 185 min.
BP-727 MXP 170 min. 110 min. 255 min.
FXP 175 min. 110 min. 265 min.
XP+ 180 min. 115 min. 270 min. SP 180 min. 115 min. 275 min.LP 180 min. 115 min. 275 min.
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7 TL-H43 Tele-converter
This Tele-converter lens increases the 
focal length of the 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  telephoto with the TL-H43 is 3.3 m (10.8 ft.).
8 WD-43 Wide-converter
This Wide-converter lens decreases the 
focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you 
a wide perspective for indoor shots or 
panoramic views.
9 FS-43U II Filter Set
Neutral density and MC protector filters 
help you to control difficult lighting condi-
tions.
Aa WM-V1 Wireless Microphone
Reliably record rich sound even when 
shooting subjects at a distance. The 
transmitter is conveniently equipped with 
a clothing clip and the receiver can be 
attached to the camcorder’s grip belt.
Af SM-V1 Surround Microphone
Use 5.1ch surround sound to add a 
sense of presence to your movies. You 
can link the surround sound to the zoom 
position or use the microphone as a 
highly directional shotgun microphone 
(monaural).
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Ag 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.
Ah VL-5 Video Light
This video light enables you to record 
brightly in color even in dark places. It 
attaches to the camcorder’s mini 
advanced shoe for cable-free operation.
Aj VFL-2 Video Flash Light
This video flash light allows you to 
record photos and movies even at night 
or in dark places. It attaches to the cam-
corder’s mini advanced shoe for cable-
free operation.
• The VFL-2 cannot be used as a flash with this camcorder.
Ak UA-100 USB Adapter
- /,  Allows you to connect to 
the camcorder an external hard drive or 
similar storage device with a standard-A 
cable. After doing so, you can save an 
entire memory onto the device. Check in 
advance the USB cable supplied with 
your external hard drive.
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Sa WP-V4 Waterproof Case
This case allows you to record movies 
and take photos underwater without get-
ting the camcorder wet.
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.
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Specifications
VIXIA HF M52 / VIXIA HF M50 / VIXIA HF M500
 — Values given are approximate figures.
System
• Recording SystemMovies: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;  Audio compression: Dolby Digital 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. 2.3Image compression: JPEG
* This camcorder supports Exif 2.3 (also called “Exif Pr int”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the 
communication between camcorders and printers. By  connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, 
the camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high 
quality prints.
• Video Signal ConfigurationAVCHD: 1080/60i*MP4: 720P* Recordings made with the [PF24], [PF30] frame rate  are converted and recorded on the memory as 60i.
• Recording Media- - /,  Built-in memory:  -32 GB, ,  8 GB
- SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory card (not included)
• Maximum Recording Time
-  32 GB built-in memory
AVCHD movies: MXP  mode: 2 hr. 55 min. FXP mode: 4 hr. 10 min. XP+ mode: 5 hr. 45 min.
SP mode: 9 hr. 35 min. LP mode: 12 hr. 15 min.
MP4 movies:
9 Mbps: 7 hr. 40 min. 4 Mbps: 16 hr. 55 min.
,  8 GB built-in memory
AVCHD movies: MXP  mode: 40 min. FXP mode: 1 hr. XP+ mode: 1 hr. 25 min.
SP mode: 2 hr. 20 min. LP mode: 3 hr.
MP4 movies:
9 Mbps: 1 hr. 55 min. 4 Mbps: 4 hr. 10 min.
Commercially available 16 GB memory card
AVCHD movies:MXP  mode: 1 hr. 25 min.  FXP mode: 2 hr. 5 min. XP+ mode: 2 hr. 50 min.
SP mode: 4 hr. 45 min. LP mode: 6 hr. 5 min.
MP4 movies:
9 Mbps: 3 hr. 50 min. 4 Mbps: 8 hr. 25 min.
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• Image Sensor 1/3-inch CMOS, 2,370,000 pixels
Effective pixels: 2,070,000 pixels (1920 x 1080)
• LCD Touch Screen: 3 inch, wide, TFT color, 230,000 dots, touch operation
• Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone with multiple directionality settin\
gs
• Lens f=6.1-61 mm, F/1.8-3.0, 10x optical zoom, iris aperture
35 mm equivalent: 43.6 – 436 mm
• Lens Configuration: 11 elements in 9 groups (2 double-sided aspheric elements)
• AF System Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus
• Filter Diameter: 43 mm
• Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 40 cm (1.3 ft.) with tele macro on at full telephoto; 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle
• White Balance Auto white balance, Custom white balance or Preset white balance setting\
s:
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
• Minimum Illumination 0.1lx ([SCN: Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)
1.2 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shut\
ter speed at 1/30)
• Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx
• Image Stabilization: Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer
• Size of Video RecordingsAVCHD movies:
MXP, FXP mode: 1920 x 1080 pixels; XP+, SP, LP mode: 1440 x 1080 pixels
MP4 movies: 1280 x 720 pixels
• Size of Photos: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Terminals
• AV OUT/× Te r m i n a l  ∅ 3.5 mm minijack; output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output)
Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω unbalanced
Audio: –10 dBV (47 kΩ  load) / 3 kΩ or less
• USB Terminal: mini-AB, Hi-Speed USB)
• HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI mini connector; output only; compatible with HDMI-CEC and x.v.Color
• MIC Terminal∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack
–64 dBV (with 600 Ω microphone) / 5 kΩ  or more
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-/,  Wi-Fi
• Standard: 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)
• Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
• Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt)68 x 64 x 121 mm (2.7 x 2.5 x 4.8 in.)
• Weight (camcorder body only)310 g (10.9 oz.)
• When the recording program is set to [Underwater] or [Surface]- The following functions are not available: face detection (available only for [Surface]), Instant AF, auto 
slow shutter, manual audio recording level adjustment, microphone attenuator, zoom speed 
adjustment (zoom speed is faster than [Speed 3] when [Zoom Speed] is se\
t to [Variable])
- The following settings are adjusted: white balance, image effects, tele macro
- Minimum focusing distance from the waterproof case lens window In the water: approx. 75 cm (2.5 ft.) at full telephoto; approx. 5 cm (2 in.) at full wide angle
35 cm (1.1 ft.) with tele macro on at full telephoto
In the air:  approx. 1 m (3.3 ft.) at full telephoto; approx. 5 cm (2 in.) at full wide angle
40 cm (1.3 ft.) with tele macro on at full telephoto
CA-110 Compact Power Adapter
• Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Rated output / consumption: 5.3 V DC, 1.5 A / 17 VA (100 V) – 23 VA (240 V)
• Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
• Dimensions: 49 x 27 x 79 mm (1.9 x 1.1 x 3.1 in.)
• Weight: 110 g (3.9 oz.)
BP-718 Battery Pack
• Battery typeRechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System
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• Rated voltage: 3.6 V DC
• Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
• Battery capacity: 1,840 mAh (typical); 6.5 Wh / 1,790 mAh (minimum)
• Dimensions: 30.3 x 24.9 x 40.1 mm (1.2 x 0.98 x 1.6 in.)
• Weight: 42 g (1.5 oz)
About the music files
The specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder 
are as follows.
Audio encoding:  Linear PCM
Audio sampling:  48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels 
Minimum length:  1 second
File type:  WAV
The music data is saved in the memory under the following folders.
- /,  In the built-in memory:
\CANON\MY_MUSIC\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
Color sampling:  4:2:2 or 4:2:0
Image files are saved in the memory under the following folders.
- /,  In the built-in memory:
\CANON\MY_PICT\MIX_01.JPG  to  MIX_99.JPG
On the memory card:
\CANON\PRIVATE\MY_PICT\MIX_01.JPG  to  MIX_99.JPG
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.
The information in this manual is verified as of July 2012. Subject to change 
without notice.
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Index
3D Flip View   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
A
Abroad, using the camcorder  . . . . 228AGC (automatic gain control) limit   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Aperture (f number)   . . . . . . . . . . . 104Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190Audio mix   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Audio recording level  . . . . . . . . . . 118Audio scene select   . . . . . . . . . . . 114Audio settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114AUTO mode   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Auto slow shutter   . . . . . . . . . . . . 188Auto wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Autofocus (AF): Instant AF/Normal AF  . . . . . . 187Automatic backlight correction . . . 107Av (recording program)   . . . . . . . . 104AV  OUT/ × terminal  . . . 120, 138, 140
B
Background music . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Battery pack
Battery information  . . . . 196, 202Charging   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Remaining charge indicator . .202Beach (recording program) . . . . . . . 95Built-in backup battery . . . . . . . . . 225
C
Camera mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Capturing photos/video snapshot scenes from a movie  . . . . . . . . . 127Chroma key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Cinema mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Cinema-look filters   . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Condensation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227Connections to external devices   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Copying recordings to a memory card*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
D
Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 189Date and time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Decoration   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Deleting Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Dividing scenes   . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
E
Edit panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 184Editing stories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 87Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  211External audio input   . . . . . . . . . . . 84External microphone  . . . . . . . . . . 123Eye-Fi card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
F
Face detection   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Facebook*   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Faders   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103File numbers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192Fireworks (recording program)  . . . . 96Frame rate   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
G
Gallery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 78
H
HD to SD conversion*  . . . . . 157, 158HDMI OUT terminal  . . . . . . . 138, 139HDMI-CEC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196Headphones  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120HOME button  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28HOME menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
I
Image effects   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  112Image mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75* - /,  only.
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