Canon Hf R500 Instruction Manual

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q System Setup
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[Date/Time] [Date/Time]: – [Date Format]:...

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* Option available only after connecting an external hard drive to the camcorder.
[Available Space in Memory]/[Used Space in Memory]: In recording mode, 
[Available Space in Memory] displays an information screen where you 
can check the available space on the memory, approximate remaining 
recording times (AVCHD and MP4 movies) and number of photos that can 
be recorded. In playback mode, [Used Space in Memory] displays an 
information screen where you can check the used...

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[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some operations like turn-
ing on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc.
•Set to [ jOff] to turn off notification sounds.
• While pre-recording ( A144) is activated, the camcorder will not emit 
some notification sounds.
[Custom Control Button]: A control button, which serves as a shortcut to 
one of the functions in the [2 Main Functions] panel, is displayed on the 
lower right of the recording screen. By changing this...

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• The file number and folder name also indicate the location of the file on the memory card. A recording with the file number “101-0107”, made 
on 3 November will be found in the folder DCIM\A_1103. If it is an 
MP4 movie, its file name will be MVI_0107.MP4; if it is a photo, its file 
name will be IMG_0107.JPG.
[Auto Power Off]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered 
by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation 
for 3...

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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
Recording Movies
 and   modes 
(with the zoom control displayed)
1 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a 
photo ( A40, 86)
2 Smart AUTO* ( A42)
3 Zoom controls ( A44)
4 Total number of scenes / Total 
recording time
5 Memory operation ( A158)
6 Intelligent IS ( A43)
7 Remaining battery charge ( A158)
* Available only in   mode.8 Control button [Ü ]/[Ñ ]: Start/Stop 
recording a movie ( A37)
9 Face detection frame ( A72)
Aq Tracking frame ( A72)...

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Recording Movies
 and   modes
 modeSCN
AaControl button [0 ]: Open the 
0 (Home) menu ( A32)
As Shooting mode ( A59)
Ad Exposure ( A75)
Af Focus ( A76)
Ag Face detection ( A72)
Ah White balance ( A78)
Aj Audio level indicator ( A144)
Ak
While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : 
seconds);  < Self timer ( A146)
Al Pre-recording ( A144)
Sq Image stabilizer ( A148)
Sa Tele macro ( A80)
Ss Movie format ( A56)
* B  only. Sd
Remaining recording time
8 On the...

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 Playing Movies (during playback)
DsPlayback control buttons (A 48)
Dd Scene playback time
Df Scene number
Dg Date/Time ( A149)
Dh Volume and background music 
balance controls ( A49, 88) Dj
Decoration (A 65)
Dk Control button [¦]: Capture a 
video snapshot scene ( A85)
 Viewing Photos
DlControl button [Edit]: Open the Edit 
panel ( A145)
Fq Current photo / Total number of 
photos
Fa File number ( A153) Fs
Control button [h ]: Photo jump 
(A 52)
Fd Control button [Ð ]:...

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5 Memory operationÜRecord, ÑRecording standby, ÐPlayback, ÝPlayback pause, ×Fast playback, ØFast reverse playback, ÕSlow playback, ÖSlow reverse playback,ÓFrame advance, ÔFrame reverse.
7 Remaining battery charge
• The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a 
percentage of the full charge of the 
battery pack.
• When the battery charge becomes low, replace or charge the battery pack. 
Depending on the condition of the camcorder or battery, the actual battery...

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Tr o u b l e?Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-
times what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the 
simplest of solutions - please read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” 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 source
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.- The battery pack is...

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A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.- A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet. This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures. - The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack.
Recording
Pressing  Y  will not start recording.
- You cannot record while the camcorder is writi ng previous recordings onto the memory (while...