Canon Hf R500 Instruction Manual

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General InformationOptional AccessoriesThe following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder 
but their availability may differ from area to area. Select accessories are 
described in more detail in the following pages.
* This accessory is used in a function available only on the  B.
BP-718, BP-727 Battery Pack CG-700 Battery Charger CA-110 Compact Power Adapter
HTC-100 High Speed HDMI Cable STV-250N  Stereo Video CableIFC-400PCU 
USB Cable
UA-100 USB Adapter*...

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Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accesso-
ries. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon cam-
corder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, 
select one of the following models: 
BP-718 or BP-727.
When you use battery packs bearing the 
Intelligent System mark, the camcorder 
will communicate with the battery and 
display the remaining usage time (accurate to 1...

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UA-100 USB Adapter
B Allows you to connect to the 
camcorder an external hard drive or simi-
lar 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.
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,...

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Specifications
VIXIA HF R52 / VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R500 
 — Values given are approximate figures.
System
• Recording SystemMovies: AVCHD* Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;  Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch
MP4 Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (2ch)
Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif** Ver. 2.3
Image compression: JPEG
* Compatible with AVCHD ver. 2.0 specifications.
** This camcorder supports Exif 2.3 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is...

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MP4 movies:
35 Mbps: 1 hr. 24 Mbps: 1 hr. 25 min. 17 Mbps: 2 hr. 5 min.
4 Mbps : 8 hr. 40 min.
• Image Sensor 1/4.85-in. CMOS, 3,280,000 pixels
Effective pixels: 2,070,000 pixels (1920 x 1080)
When advanced zoom is on:
1920 x 1080 (wide angle), 1280 x 720 (full telephoto)
• LCD Touch Screen: 3 in., wide, TFT color, 230,000 dots, touch operation
• Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone
• Lens f=2.8-89.6 mm, F/1.8-4.5, 32x optical zoom, 57x advanced zoom
35 mm...

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• USB Terminal: mini-AB, Hi-Speed USB
• HDMI OUT Terminal: HDMI Mini Connector; output only
• MIC Terminal∅3.5 mm stereo minijack
–64 dBV (with 600 Ω microphone) / 5 kΩ  or more
Wi-Fi (B only)
• StandardComplies with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n protocol; Wi-Fi Protected Setup (connection methods: WPS button, 
PIN code)
• 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...

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BP-718 Battery Pack
• Battery typeRechargeable lithium ion battery
• 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)
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.
The information in this manual is verified as of December 2013. Subject to 
change without notice.
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Reference Tables
Approximate recording times Default value
For AVCHD movies:
For MP4 movies:
*B  The built-in memory contains music files and image files (image mix 
frames), so the actual recording time may be shorter than the listed values.
** A single scene can be recorded continuously for 12 hours; at that point, the cam-
corder will stop for about 3 seconds before resuming recording.
Video quality and 
resolution  →60PMXPFXPLP
Memory ↓(1920 x 1080)(1440 x 1080)
8 GB...

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Approximate number of photos that can be recorded on a 1 GB 
memory card
The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on 
the subject and shooting conditions.
* Photos recorded when the video format is set to MP4 and the video quality is set 
to 4 Mbps.
Approximate charging times
The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary 
according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.
Approximate usage times with...

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B 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 packVideo qualityRecording 
(maximum)Recording  (typical)*Playback
BP-718 60P 100 min. 55 min. 160 min.
MXP 110 min. 65 min. 170 min. FXP 110 min. 65 min. 175 min. LP 110 min. 65 min. 175 min.
BP-727 60P 155 min. 90 min. 240 min.
MXP 165 min. 95 min. 260 min.
FXP 165...