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* WM-V1 Wireless Microphone SC-2000  Soft Carrying Case
CT-V1 Camera Pan Table
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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 minute). You can only use 
and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compati-
ble with Intelligent System.
CG-700 Battery Charger
Use the battery charger to charge the 
battery packs.
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. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used 
with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any dam-
age to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the 
malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or 
explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not 
apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon 
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable 
basis.
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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, we 
recommend Canon-brand accessories or products 
bearing the same mark.
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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 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, MP4
• Recording Media-  B  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: 60P : 2 hr. 30 min. MXP: 2 hr. 55 min. FXP: 4 hr. 10 min.
LP: 12 hr. 15 min.
MP4 movies:
35 Mbps : 2 hr. 24 Mbps: 2 hr. 55 min. 17 Mbps: 4 hr. 10 min.
4 Mbps : 17 hr. 20 min.
<  8 GB built-in memory
AVCHD movies:
60P : 35 min. MXP: 40 min. FXP: 1 hr.
LP: 3 hr. 
MP4 movies: 35 Mbps : 30 min. 24 Mbps: 40 min. 17 Mbps: 1 hr.
4 Mbps : 4 hr. 20 min.
Commercially available 16 GB memory card
AVCHD movies:60P : 1 hr. 15 min. MXP: 1 hr. 25 min. FXP: 2 hr. 5 min.
LP: 6 hr. 5 min.
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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 equivalent: 38.5 – 1,232 mm
32.5 – 1,853 mm (when advanced zoom is on)
• Lens Configuration: 10 elements in 7 groups (1 aspheric element)
• AF System Autofocus (TTL) or Manual focus
• Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 50 cm (1.6 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, Tungsten
• Minimum Illumination 0.4lx ([Low Light] Special Scene mode, Shutter speed at 1/2)
5 lx ([Programmed AE] shooting mode, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter sp\
eed at 1/30)
• Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx
• Image Stabilization: Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer
• Size of Video RecordingsAVCHD movies:
60P, MXP, FXP: 1920 x 1080 pixels; LP:  1440 x 1080 pixels
MP4 movies:  
35 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 17 Mbps:  1920 x 1080 pixels; 4 Mbps: 1280 x 720 pixels
• Size of Photos1920 x 1080 pixels
1280 x 720 pixels (when recording MP4 movies at 4 Mbps)
1920 x 1080 pixels (photos captured from a movie)
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
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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 DC (compact power adapter)
• Power consumption (FXP mode, AF on, LCD normal brightness)3.1 W (built-in memory, B  only), 3.2 W (memory card) 
• Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
• Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt)53 x 57 x 116 mm (2.1 x 2.2 x 4.6 in.)
• Weight (camcorder body only)235 g (8.3 oz.)
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.)
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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 Memory card/
< Built-in 
memory*35 min.40 min.1 hr. 3 hr.
16 GB Memory card1 hr. 15 min.1 hr. 25 min.2 hr. 5 min.6 hr. 5 min.
32 GB Memory card/
=  Built-in 
memory*2 hr. 30 min.2 hr. 55 min.4 hr. 10 min.12 hr. 
15 min.**
64 GB Memory card5 hr. 5 min.5 hr. 55 min.8 hr. 20 min.24 hr. 
30 min.**
Video quality and 
resolution  →35 Mbps24 Mbps17 Mbps4 Mbps
Memory ↓(1920 x 1080)(1280 x 1080)
8 GB Memory card/
< Built-in 
memory*30 min.40 min.1 hr.4 hr. 20 min.
16 GB Memory card1 hr.1 hr. 25 min.2 hr. 5 min.8 hr. 40 min.
32 GB Memory card/
=  Built-in 
memory*2 hr.2 hr. 55 min.4 hr. 10 min.17 hr. 
20 min.**
64 GB Memory card4 hr.5 hr. 55 min.8 hr. 20 min.34 hr. 
45 min.**
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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 a fully charged battery pack
Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approxi-
mate and vary according to video quality and charging, recording or play-
back conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may 
decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter 
screen settings, etc.
Photo sizeNumber of photos
1920x1080 660
1280x720* 1490
Battery pack→BP-718BP-727Charging conditions ↓
Using the camcorder 335 min. 465 min.
Using the CG-700 Battery Charger 220 min. 315 min.
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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 min. 95 min. 260 min. LP 170 min. 95 min. 270 min.
Battery packVideo qualityRecording 
(maximum)Recording  (typical)*Playback
BP-718 60P 95 min. 55 min. 160 min.
MXP 105 min. 60 min. 170 min. FXP 105 min. 60 min. 170 min. LP 110 min. 60 min. 175 min.
BP-727 60P 150 min. 85 min. 240 min.
MXP 165 min. 90 min. 260 min. FXP 165 min. 95 min. 260 min. LP 170 min. 95 min. 270 min.
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