Canon Vixia HF R500 manual

Canon Vixia HF R500
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B Wi-Fi Functions

The camcorder features a number of convenient
Wi-Fi functions that will allow you to use it in
combination with Wi-Fi enabled smartphones
and tablets. For example, you can use a
smartphone or tablet to control the camcorder
remotely while recording, or to upload recordings to the Web.
1. If necessary, install the required app on the smartphone or
tablet.
2. Select the desired Wi-Fi function on the camcorder.
3. Wirelessly connect the device to the camcorder.
Note: The necessary procedure may differ according to the Wi-Fi
function you wish to use. For details, be sure to refer to the PDF
Instruction Manual (; Wi-Fi Functions).

Optional Accessories

Canon offers a wide range of optional accessories for your camcorder. For
details, be sure to refer to the PDF Instruction Manual (; Optional
Accessories).
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 damage 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.
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.
When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend
Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same
mark.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure,
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.

Important Safety InstructIons

In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder
VIXIA HF R52 / VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R500 and all its accessories.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
11 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
CA-110 identification plate is located on the bottom.

Important Usage Instructions

COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the
rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

FCC/IC NOTICE

HD Camcorder, ID0019 / ID0022 systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart
B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.Do not make any changes or modifications to
the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes
or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation
of the equipment.
Model ID0019 (including WLAN Module Model WM217, FCC
ID: AZD217)
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems
are associated with using low-power wireless devices. There is no proof,
however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low-
power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the
microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not
produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many
studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects.
Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but
such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This model
has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the
IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, USA
Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
USA and Canada only:
The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is
recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on
how to recycle this battery.
Precautions About the Battery Pack
DANGER!
Treat the battery pack with care.
Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).
Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 ºC (140 ºF).
Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.
Do not try to disassemble or modify it.
Do not drop it or subject it to shocks.
Do not get it wet.
REGIONS OF USE
The VIXIA HF R52 and VIXIA HF R50 are in compliance (as of November 2013)
with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other
regions where it can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed inside the
blue frame at the bottom of this page.
REGIONS
Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., South Korea, Taiwan, USA
Model
ID0019: VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R52
Important Note About the Memory Card
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 card.
Do not open the memory card slot cover.
Do not disconnect the camcorder’s power source or turn off the camcorder.
Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
Trademark Acknowledgements
SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other
countries.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks
of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant
with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical
pixels (scanning lines).
This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the
MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant
video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only
(1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider
licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No
license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.
© CANON INC. 2013
The information in this guide is verified as of November 2013. Specifications and outer appearance are subject to change without previous notice.

USA

CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE
100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA
CANON U.S.A., INC. CHICAGO OFFICE
100 Park Blvd., Itasca, IL 60143 USA
CANON U.S.A., INC. LOS ANGELES OFFICE
15955 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA
CANON U.S.A., INC. HONOLULU OFFICE
210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hl 96814 USA
If you have any questions, call the Canon U.S.A. Information Center toll-
free at 1-800-828-4040 (USA only).

CANADA

CANON CANADA INC.
6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1P7
If you have any questions, call the Canon Canada Information Center toll
free (in Canada only) at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666).
Si vous avez des questions, veuillez téléphoner 1-800-OK-CANON
(1-800-652-2666, sans frais au Canada seulement).

MÉXICO

CANON MEXICANA, S DE RL DE CV
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho No. 138, Piso 17 Col. Lomas de Chapultepec,
C.P. 11000 México, D.F., México
CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE
100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA

CENTRO Y SURAMÉRICA

CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.
One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747 USA
ASIA
CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD.
19/F, The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 3191 2333, Fax: +852 2428 3963
Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan

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Battery stopped charging. Bought new battery. Will not charge it either. Camera only works if plugged in.

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The Canon Vixia HF R500 is a camcorder that features a CMOS sensor type with a total of 3.28 megapixels. The optical sensor size is 1/4.85 inches, while the effective megapixels for both still images and movies are 2.07 megapixels. It offers a 32x optical zoom and a 1140x digital zoom. One of the notable features of this camcorder is its image stabilizer, which helps in reducing camera shake during recording. It utilizes Hybrid Image Stabilization (HIS) technology, ensuring steady footage even in handheld shooting scenarios. As for media storage, the Canon Vixia HF R500 relies on memory cards as its main recording medium. It is compatible with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, providing flexibility in choosing storage capacities. In terms of design, the Canon Vixia HF R500 does not support interchangeable lenses, implying that the built-in lens is the only option available. This simplifies operation and eliminates the need for additional lenses. Overall, the Canon Vixia HF R500 offers a reliable and user-friendly video recording experience. Its compact size and lightweight body make it easy to handle and carry. The camcorder's focus on stability and image quality, paired with its compatibility with various memory cards, makes it suitable for capturing a wide range of events and activities.

General
BrandCanon
ModelVixia HF R500 | 9176B001
Productcamcorder
EAN13803239034, 138032390346, 619515083844, 0013803239034, 0138032390346, 0634830879675
LanguageEnglish
FiletypeUser manual (PDF)
Image sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Total megapixels3.28 MP
Optical sensor size1/4.85 "
Effective megapixels (image)2.07 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)2.07 MP
Lens system
Optical zoom32 x
Digital zoom1140 x
Image stabilizerYes
Interchangeable lensNo
Focal length range2.8 - 89.6 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)32.5 - 1853 mm
Image stabilizer typeHybrid Image Stabilization (HIS)
Storage
Internal storage capacity- GB
Camcorder media typeMemory card
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supportedNo
Camcorder tape typeNo
Focusing
Focus adjustmentAuto
Normal focusing range0.0001 - 1 m
Exposure
Light exposure modesAuto, Manual
Scene modesBeach, Children, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset
White balance
White balanceAuto, Daylight, Manual, Tungsten
Flash
Built-in flashNo
Built-in light-
Shutter
Shutter speed (video)0.0005 s
Shutter speed (photo)0.002 s
Display
Display diagonal3 "
Built-in displayYes
DisplayLCD
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
TouchscreenYes
Vari-angle LCD displayYes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeNot available
Camera
Camcorder typeHandheld camcorder
Minimum illumination0.4 lx
Photo effectsBlack&White, Sepia, Vivid
3DNo
Design
Product colorBlack
LED indicatorsYes
Video
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedAVCHD, MPEG4
Analog signal format systemNTSC
HD typeFull HD
Still image
Maximum image resolution- pixels
Audio
Built-in microphoneYes
Audio formats supportedAAC, AC3
Ports & interfaces
PictBridge-
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out0
HDMINo
S-Video outNo
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Composite video out1
Microphone inYes
Headphone outputs1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity0
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
Battery
Battery technology-
Battery life (max)- h
Battery capacity- mAh
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)-5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 85 %
Weight & dimensions
Width53 mm
Depth116 mm
Height57 mm
Weight235 g
Packaging content
Quick start guideYes
AC adapter includedYes
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Can't find the answer to your question in the manual? You may find the answer to your question in the FAQs about the Canon Vixia HF R500 below.

What is a megapixel?

The number of megapixels denotes how many pixels there are in the sensor. 1 megapixel equals 1 million pixels. The more pixels, the higher the potential image quality.

What does the abbreviation 'MP' stand for?

MP stands for MegaPixels.

What is the weight of the Canon Vixia HF R500?

The Canon Vixia HF R500 has a weight of 235 g.

What is the screen size of the Canon Vixia HF R500?

The screen size of the Canon Vixia HF R500 is 3 ".

What is the height of the Canon Vixia HF R500?

The Canon Vixia HF R500 has a height of 57 mm.

What is the width of the Canon Vixia HF R500?

The Canon Vixia HF R500 has a width of 53 mm.

What is the depth of the Canon Vixia HF R500?

The Canon Vixia HF R500 has a depth of 116 mm.

How much storage capacity does the Canon Vixia HF R500 have?

The Canon Vixia HF R500 has - GB storage capacity.

How do I properly adjust the exposure settings on my Canon Vixia HF R500 camcorder?

To adjust the exposure settings, navigate to the menu and find the "Exposure" option. From there, you can modify the exposure compensation to control the brightness or darkness of your footage.

How can I ensure steady and stable footage while using my Canon Vixia HF R500 camcorder?

To achieve stable footage, activate the "Image Stabilization" feature on your camcorder. It helps minimize camera shake and ensures smoother recordings, especially when shooting handheld.

How can I improve the audio quality on my Canon Vixia HF R500 camcorder?

For better audio quality, consider connecting an external microphone using the "Microphone Input" port located on your camcorder. This will enhance the sound capture and reduce background noise.

Can I adjust the focus manually on my Canon Vixia HF R500 camcorder?

Yes, you can manually adjust the focus by switching the "Focus Mode" to manual in the menu. This allows you to have more control over the sharpness and focus of your subject.

How do I transfer my recorded videos from the Canon Vixia HF R500 camcorder to my computer?

Firstly, connect your camcorder to the computer using the provided USB cable. Then turn on your camcorder and select the "Playback" mode to access the recorded videos. Your computer should detect the device, allowing you to transfer the videos using the file explorer or dedicated software.

Does the Canon Vixia HF R500 have a CMOS sensor?

Yes, the Canon Vixia HF R500 has a CMOS sensor. This means that it offers high image quality and low noise performance.

What is the optical zoom of the Canon Vixia HF R500?

The Canon Vixia HF R500 has a 32x optical zoom. This allows users to capture detailed shots even from a distance.

Is the Canon Vixia HF R500 equipped with image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon Vixia HF R500 has image stabilization. The Hybrid Image Stabilization (HIS) technology helps reduce camera shake, resulting in smoother and steadier videos.

Can the Canon Vixia HF R500 use interchangeable lenses?

No, the Canon Vixia HF R500 does not support interchangeable lenses. However, it comes with a versatile built-in lens that offers a wide range of shooting options.

What type of memory cards are compatible with the Canon Vixia HF R500?

The Canon Vixia HF R500 can use SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. This allows users to easily expand the storage capacity for capturing more videos and photos.

Is the manual of the Canon Vixia HF R500 available in English?

Yes, the manual of the Canon Vixia HF R500 is available in English .

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