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  • Page 1 PUB. DIE-0528-000 4K Camcorder Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 • 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).
  • Page 3 Highlights of the Camcorder The Canon VIXIA HF G50 4K Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of situations. The following are just some of the many functions featured in the camcorder. 4K Recording...
  • Page 4 Creativity and Artistic Expression Other Features • Battery packs compatible with Intelligent Special recording modes (A 36, 75) System give you an estimate (in minutes) of When you make recordings, you can change the remaining recording time. the recording frame rate to achieve a fast or •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Introduction 7 Slow & Fast Motion Recording 36 Shooting Modes 37 About this Manual 7 Special Scene Modes 38 Conventions Used in this Manual 7 Exposure Adjustment 40 Supplied Accessories 9 Manual Exposure (n) 40 Names of Parts 10 Automatic Exposure 41 Touch Exposure 42 2 Preparations 14...
  • Page 6 Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone) 71 7 Saving Clips 94 Audio Limiter 71 Working with Clips on a Computer 94 Audio Compressor 72 Copying Clips and Photos Between SD Using Headphones 73 Cards 95 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 74 Recording Color Bars 74 8 Additional Information 96 Recording an Audio Reference Menu Options 96...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G50. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer Troubleshooting (A 109).
  • Page 8 About this Manual These icons indicate the camcorder’s operating mode and whether a function is available in that mode. : Indicates whether the : Indicates the camera mode. For Setting the Camera Mode camcorder is in shooting (CAMERA) or details, refer to playback (MEDIA) mode.

  • Page 9: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Compact Power Adapter Ferrite core BP-820 Battery Pack (incl. power cord) Lens hood with lens barrier Lens cap Quick Guide...

  • Page 10: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Names of Parts Left side view 1 Lens barrier switch (A 32) 8 CUSTOM (customizable) button 2 SD card slot 2 (A 28) (A 80) 3 SD card slot 3 (A 28) 9 SD card compartment cover 4 u (review recording) button (A 34)/ 10 DISP (onscreen display) button Assignable button 5 (A 81)
  • Page 11 Names of Parts Right side view 5 × (headphones) terminal (A 73) 1 Built-in speaker (A 87) 2 MIC terminal (A 66) 6 USB terminal (A 78) 3 HDMI OUT terminal (A 92, 92) 7 DC IN terminal (A 14) 4 REMOTE terminal (A 77) 8 Grip belt (A 19) For connecting commercially...
  • Page 12 Names of Parts Front view Back view 1 Instant AF sensor (A 57, 119) 7 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 19) 2 AF/MF button (A 54)/ 8 Joystick/SET button (A 22) Assignable button 1 (A 81) 9 Strap mount (A 19) 3 PRE REC (pre-recording) button 10 Assignable button 3 (A 81) (A 75)/...
  • Page 13 Names of Parts Top view Bottom view 1 Power switch (A 21) 8 Mini advanced shoe (A 65) 2 POWER / CHG (battery charging) 9 Lens hood mount index mark indicator (A 14) 10 Tripod socket 3 Built-in stereo microphone For mounting the camcorder on a (A 66) tripod with a mounting screw 6.5 mm...

  • Page 14: Preparations

    Attaching the Ferrite Core Preparations Preparations Attaching the Ferrite Core Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder. Attaching the ferrite core to the compact power adapter cable is necessary to suppress RF interference.
  • Page 15 Charging the Battery Pack POWER/CHG (battery charging) indicator 3 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green POWER/CHG indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the POWER/CHG indicator will turn on in red (battery pack charging).
  • Page 16 Charging the Battery Pack • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.

  • Page 17: Preparing The Camcorder

    Preparing the Camcorder Preparing the Camcorder This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the lens hood, adjusting the grip belt and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen. IMPORTANT • Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching, removing or adjusting the various accessories.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Lcd Screen

    Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD Screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel downward or toward the lens. • Rotating the LCD toward the lens can be useful to allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder.

  • Page 19: Using The Viewfinder

    Preparing the Camcorder Using the Viewfinder If it is difficult to use the LCD screen, you can use the viewfinder, which can be tilted 45 degrees upward. 1 Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder. (A 21). 2 Close the LCD panel ( 3 Pull out the viewfinder and adjust the viewing angle 4 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment lever (...
  • Page 20 Preparing the Camcorder Attaching an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt, adjust the length and fasten. • You can use both for extra convenience and protection. Attaching an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap.

  • Page 21: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder

    Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the Camcorder Turning the Camcorder On and Off You can choose to turn the camcorder on in CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings or MEDIA ) mode for playing back recordings. Select the mode using the power switch. To turn on the camcorder Set the power switch to CAMERA for mode (A...

  • Page 22: Setting The Camera Mode

    Basic Operation of the Camcorder Setting the Camera Mode When making recordings, you can change the camera mode to match your shooting style. (Auto) mode Set the camera mode switch to N. With this mode, the camcorder takes care of all the settings while you concentrate on recording (A 33). This operating mode is suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings.

  • Page 23: First Time Settings

    First Time Settings First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder’s clock is not set. Operating modes: 1 Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder.

  • Page 24: Changing The Language

    First Time Settings Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 27 languages. Setup Menus Refer to (A 25) for details on how to navigate the menu for this procedure. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Language ] screen.

  • Page 25: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Using the Menus The camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the setup menus, accessed by pressing the MENU button, or from the FUNC menu, accessed by touching or selecting the onscreen [FUNC] button. For Menu Options details about the available menu options and settings, refer to (A 96).

  • Page 26: Func Menu

    Using the Menus To use the joystick 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Push the joystick (Þ) to select the icon of the desired setup menu. • In the example, the B icon, corresponding to the [System Setup] menu. • If one of the icons in the top row is not selected when you open the menu, first push the joystick Ý...
  • Page 27 Using the Menus To use the joystick 1 On the shooting screen, push the joystick to select [FUNC] and then press SET. 2 Push the joystick (Ý) to select the desired icon from the left column and then press SET. 3 Push the joystick (Þ) to select the desired icon from the bottom row and then press SET.

  • Page 28: Using Sd Cards

    Compatible SD Cards The following types of SD cards can be used with this camcorder. For the latest information about SD cards tested for use with this camcorder, visit your local Canon website. SD card type: SD cards SDHC cards...

  • Page 29: Inserting And Removing An Sd Card

    Using SD Cards Inserting and Removing an SD Card 1 Turn off the camcorder ( • Make sure the indicator is off. POWER/CHG 2 Open the SD card compartment cover ( 3 Insert the SD card straight, with the label facing the front of the camcorder, all the way into one of the SD card slots ( •...

  • Page 30: Initializing An Sd Card

    Using SD Cards Initializing an SD Card Initialize SD cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a card to permanently delete all the recordings it contains. Operating modes: 1 Select [Initialize] for the desired SD card. >...

  • Page 31: Recovering Clips

    Using SD Cards 2 Select [4 Dual Recording] or [ Relay Recording] (or [ Relay Recording]) and then select [X]. • When dual recording is activated, the status of both SD cards will appear at the top right of the screen.

  • Page 32: Recording

    Recording Clips and Photos Recording Recording Recording Clips and Photos This section explains the basics of recording clips* and photos. For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (A 66). Before making important recordings for the first time, make test recordings using the video configuration(s) you plan to use to check that the camcorder operates correctly.
  • Page 33 4 Close the LCD panel and return the viewfinder to its retracted position. IMPORTANT • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 94), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. NOTES >...

  • Page 34: Reviewing The Latest Clip Recorded

    Recording Clips and Photos Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded You can review the last 4 seconds of the last clip recorded with the camcorder without switching to mode. While reviewing the clip, there will be no sound from the built-in speaker. 1 Record a clip.

  • Page 35: Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate And Frame Rate

    Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate and Frame Rate Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate and Frame Rate With the following procedures you can set the video configuration used for recording clips. Select the combination of resolution/bit rate and frame rate settings that best matches your creative needs. The color sampling will be YCbCr 4:2:0, 8 bit.

  • Page 36: Slow & Fast Motion Recording

    Slow & Fast Motion Recording Slow & Fast Motion Recording You can record clips that have a slow motion or fast motion effect during playback, simply by selecting the desired slow/fast motion rate. Available slow/fast motion rates will vary depending on the resolution and frame rate currently selected.

  • Page 37: Shooting Modes

    Shooting Modes Shooting Modes mode, the camcorder offers a number of shooting modes that give you varying degrees of control over the camcorder’s settings. Select the shooting mode most appropriate to your needs or creative vision and adjust manually those settings you wish to control, letting the camcorder take care of the rest.

  • Page 38: Special Scene Modes

    Shooting Modes Special Scene Modes Using a Special Scene mode can be an easy and convenient alternative to adjusting detailed exposure settings. [HPortrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. û...
  • Page 39 Shooting Modes Fireworks] To record fireworks. NOTES • [H Portrait]/[û Sports]/[K Snow]/[L Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback. • [H Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (S). • [K Snow]/[L Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.

  • Page 40: Exposure Adjustment

    Exposure Adjustment Exposure Adjustment At times, the overall exposure obtained automatically by the camcorder may not be best for your shot. You can select a shooting mode that will give you a varying amount of control over the aperture, shutter speed and gain, from partial to full control, while the camcorder automatically adjusts the settings that you do not.

  • Page 41: Automatic Exposure

    Exposure Adjustment The exposure bar Optimal exposure AE±0 When the shooting mode is set to n, the exposure bar will appear on the screen, showing the optimal automatic exposure and current exposure. When the difference between current and optimal exposure is larger than ±2 EV, the indicator will flash at the edge of the exposure bar.

  • Page 42: Touch Exposure

    Exposure Adjustment 2 Open the aperture screen. > [FUNC] Aperture] • An adjustment dial will appear on the screen. • You can select [ ] to display the zebra pattern (A 44, step 2) and check for overexposed areas. 3 Drag your finger along the dial to set the desired aperture value. •...

  • Page 43: Exposure Lock (Ae Lock)

    Exposure Adjustment Exposure Lock (AE Lock) You can lock the current exposure settings and use them even when you reframe the picture. This function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to ’, ‚, “ or one of the Special Scene modes, except for [T Fireworks].

  • Page 44: Nd Filter

    Exposure Adjustment ND Filter Using the ND filter allows you to open up the aperture to obtain a shallower depth of field even when recording in bright surroundings. You can also use the ND filter to avoid the soft focus caused by diffraction when using small apertures.

  • Page 45: Backlight Correction

    Exposure Adjustment Backlight Correction When you need to record a scene with constant backlight conditions, you can use backlight correction to make the picture, especially the darker areas, brighter. This function cannot be used when the shooting mode is set to [T Fireworks]. 1 Select [ BLC Always On].

  • Page 46: Automatic Gain Control (Agc) Limit

    Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit When recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture. By setting a maximum gain value, you can limit the amount of noise in the picture and keep a darker look.

  • Page 47: White Balance

    White Balance White Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture and produce accurate colors under different lighting conditions. This function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to ’, ‚, “ or n. Operating modes: 1 Select [ White Balance].
  • Page 48 White Balance NOTES • When you select a custom white balance: - Do not adjust the zoom to the digital zoom range (light blue area of the zoom bar). - Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or other conditions change. - Depending on the light source, Å...

  • Page 49: Using Looks

    Using Looks Using Looks You have the option of adding a “look” to your recordings. A look is a combination of various picture settings, such as color depth and sharpness, that can enhance the recording's visual quality. This function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to ’, ‚, “ or n. Operating modes: 1 Open the looks screen.

  • Page 50: Zooming

    Zooming Zooming Operating modes: To zoom in and out, you can use the focus/zoom ring, the zoom rocker on the camcorder or the zoom controls on the touch screen. You can also zoom using the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller (A 77). >...

  • Page 51: Using The Zoom Rocker

    Zooming Using the Zoom Rocker Move the zoom rocker toward T (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward S (telephoto) to zoom in. • By default, the grip zoom rocker operates at a variable speed – press gently for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms. You can perform the following procedure to adjust the zoom speed and to select a constant speed.

  • Page 52: Using The Touch Screen's Zoom Controls

    Zooming To use high-speed zoom in standby mode > > When high-speed zoom is activated and [v Camera Setup] [Grip Zoom Speed] is set to [Y] (variable zoom speed), in record standby mode you will be able to zoom at the highest speed available ([Z Fast]).

  • Page 53: Soft Zoom Control

    Zooming NOTES • When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder, you can zoom with the remote controller's ZOOM dial. At default settings, turn the dial right to zoom in (S) and left to zoom out (T). Soft Zoom Control Soft zoom control allows you to start and/or stop the zoom gradually.

  • Page 54: Focus Adjustment

    Focus Adjustment Focus Adjustment The camcorder offers manual and automatic focus adjustment. When using manual focus, you can use the focus preset and peaking functions to assist you. When using automatic focus, you can use face detection & tracking to help make sure the subject is in focus. Manual Focus Use the focus/zoom ring to focus manually.
  • Page 55 Focus Adjustment Focus Preset Select to return to the When manual focus is activated, you can register a Current focusing preset focus position distance certain focus point and then, after you focus manually somewhere else, have the camcorder return to the preset focus position.
  • Page 56 Focus Adjustment Peaking When peaking is activated, the edges of objects in focus will be highlighted in red, blue or yellow on the screen. In addition, you can choose to switch the screen to black & white while peaking is activated, further emphasizing the edges.

  • Page 57: Autofocus

    Focus Adjustment Autofocus When autofocus is activated, the camcorder continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in the center of the screen. The focusing range is 1 cm (0.39 in.; at full wide-angle, measured from the front of the lens barrel) to G and 60 cm (2 ft.; throughout the zoom range, measured from the front of the lens barrel) to G.

  • Page 58: Face Detection & Tracking

    Focus Adjustment • Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases. In such case, focus manually. - Reflective surfaces - Through dirty or wet windows - Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines - Night scenes - Fast moving subjects - When subjects are at different distances.
  • Page 59 Focus Adjustment NOTES • The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human subjects. In such case, turn face detection & tracking off. • When face detection & tracking is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to 23.98P).

  • Page 60: Image Stabilization

    Image Stabilization Image Stabilization Use the image stabilizer to compensate for camcorder shake in order to achieve steadier shots. The camcorder offers 3 methods of image stabilization. Standard IS (Å): Standard IS compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, for example, for handheld shots while you remain stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes.

  • Page 61: Setting The Time Code

    Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code The camcorder generates a time code signal and records it with the recorded clips. The time code signal can be output from the HDMI OUT terminal. Depending on the frame rate used, you may be able to select between a drop frame an non-drop frame time code signal (A 63).
  • Page 62 Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code’s Initial Value If you set the running mode to [ Preset], you can set the initial value of the time code. 1 Select [Initial Time Code]. > [3 " Recording Setup] > [Initial Time Code] •...

  • Page 63: Selecting Drop Frame Or Non-Drop Frame

    Setting the Time Code Selecting Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame You can select between a drop frame (DF) or non-drop frame (NDF) time code, depending on how you plan to use your recordings. However, when the frame rate is set to 23.98P, the time code is set to non-drop frame (NDF) and cannot be changed.

  • Page 64: Setting The User Bit

    Setting the User Bit Setting the User Bit The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recording, or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system. There are sixteen possible characters: the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F.

  • Page 65: Using The Mini Advanced Shoe

    Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using the mini advanced shoe, you can attach compatible optional accessories to the camcorder to expand its functionality. For details about optional accessories available for use with your camcorder, Optional Accessories refer to (A 121).

  • Page 66: Recording Audio

    Recording Audio Recording Audio The camcorder features 2-channel AAC audio recording and playback. You can record audio using the built-in microphone, the mini advanced shoe and optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone or the MIC terminal (commercially available microphones). When recording outdoors in the open, the built-in microphone may record loud audible wind noise. In such cases, using an external microphone with a foam cover or wind screen is recommended.

  • Page 67: Audio Scenes

    Recording Audio Adjusting the L and R channels of the MIC terminal independently > > You can use the [¡ Audio Setup] [MIC ALC Link] setting to separate the audio level adjustment for the L and R channels of an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal, allowing each channel to be adjusted independently.

  • Page 68: Audio Recording Level (Built-In Microphone/Mic Terminal)

    Recording Audio Settings for each audio scene [‘ [“ Forests [” Noise [„ Custom [’ Music] [ Festival] [‚ Speech] Standard] Meeting] and Birds] Suppression] Setting] Selected by [¡ Audio] user Manual]: 70 Manual]: 70 Manual]: 70 Manual]: 86 Manual]: 94 Manual]: 80 Manual]: 70 (A 68)

  • Page 69: Microphone Attenuator (Built-In Microphone Or External Microphone)

    Recording Audio NOTES • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted. • If the audio level meter display is normal but the sound is distorted, activate the microphone's attenuator with the following procedure. •...

  • Page 70: Wind Screen (Built-In Microphone)

    Recording Audio Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone) The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. You can select from two levels or turn off the auto wind screen. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend turning off the wind screen. Operating modes: 1 Select the [„...
  • Page 71 Recording Audio Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone) You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high- or low- frequency range and selecting one of 3 available levels. Operating modes: 1 Select the [„ Custom Setting] audio scene (A 67). 2 Select [Built-in Mic Freq.
  • Page 72 Recording Audio Audio Compressor The audio compressor reduces the dynamic range between the loudest and quietest audio levels while maintaining a clear distinction. This can make listening to the audio easier. You can select one of two levels according to the audio recording conditions. The audio compressor can be used only when the audio limiter is activated.
  • Page 73 Using Headphones Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording. The following procedure explains how to adjust the volume. Operating modes: 1 Select [Headphone Volume]. > [C " Audio Setup] > [Headphone Volume] 2 Select [Ô] or [Õ] to adjust the volume and then select [X]. •...
  • Page 74 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal You can have the camcorder output and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and output them from the HDMI OUT terminal and × (headphone) terminal (audio reference signal only). Operating modes: Recording Color Bars You can choose between SMPTE and ARIB color bars.
  • Page 75 Pre-Recording Pre-Recording When pre-recording is activated, the camcorder starts recording continuously into a temporary memory (approx. 3 seconds) so when you press the START/STOP button, the clip will contain also a few seconds of video and audio recorded before you pressed the button. Operating modes: 1 Press the PRE REC button.
  • Page 76 Onscreen Displays Onscreen Displays You can turn most onscreen displays on or off. Operating modes: Repeatedly press the DISP button to turn the onscreen displays on/off in the following sequence: mode: • All displays on • Onscreen markers • Displays off mode •...
  • Page 77 Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller You can connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to the camcorder’s REMOTE terminal in order to control the camcorder (including advanced recording functions) from a distance. The remote controller lets you turn the camcorder on, navigate the menus and remotely control the aperture and shutter speed, and more.
  • Page 78 Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver When the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is connected to the camcorder's USB terminal, the camcorder will automatically record the GPS information (longitude, latitude and altitude) and the UTC (coordinated universal time) date and time to every recording you make (clips and photos). The recorded GPS information can be checked on the clip information screen or photo playback screen (single photo view).
  • Page 79 Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver IMPORTANT • In certain countries/regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Be sure to use the GPS receiver in accordance with local laws and regulations of the country/region where the receiver is used. Be particularly careful when traveling outside of your home country.
  • Page 80 CUSTOM Dial and Button Customization Customization CUSTOM Dial and Button You can assign to the CUSTOM button and dial one of several frequently used functions. You can then adjust the selected function using the CUSTOM button and dial, without having to access the menu. Operating modes: 1 Select [CUSTOM Dial &...
  • Page 81 Assignable Buttons Assignable Buttons The camcorder offers 5 assignable buttons on the camcorder's body and an onscreen button (touch operation) to which you can assign various functions (assignable buttons). Assign often-used functions to the buttons you find most convenient, to personalize the camcorder to your needs and preferences. The names of the buttons printed on the camcorder also indicate their default settings.
  • Page 82 Assignable Buttons Assignable functions Function name Description [B AF/MF] Switches between autofocus and manual focus. [~ Face Only AF] Switches between standard autofocus and autofocus only when a face is detected. [^ Magnification] Turns magnification on/off. BLC Always On] Turns the constant backlight correction function on/off. [±...
  • Page 83 Saving and Loading Menu Settings Saving and Loading Menu Settings After you adjust settings in the various menus, you can save those settings on an SD card. You can load those settings at a later date or on another HF G50 camcorder so that you can use that camcorder in a similar way.
  • Page 84 Basic Playback Playback Playback Basic Playback This section explains how to play back clips and photos. For details on playing back recordings using Connecting to an External Monitor an external monitor, refer to (A 92). Operating modes: 1 Set the power switch to MEDIA. •...
  • Page 85 Basic Playback 4 Touch the screen to display the playback controls. • During video or photo playback, the playback controls will disappear automatically after a few seconds. In video playback pause, touch the screen again to hide the playback controls. Playback Controls •...
  • Page 86 Basic Playback Playback Controls The following playback types are available using the onscreen controls. Using the joystick, push the joystick to select the desired button and then press the joystick. Clip playback controls Playback type Operation Onscreen icon Fast playback* During playback, select [Ø] / [×].
  • Page 87 Basic Playback Adjusting the Volume During playback, audio will be output from the monaural built-in speaker. You can connect a pair of headphones to the × (headphone) terminal to listen to the audio in stereo. 1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls. 2 Select [Ó/ ].
  • Page 88 Clip and Photo Operations Clip and Photo Operations Deleting Clips and Photos You can delete clips and photos you are not interested in keeping. Operating modes: Deleting Clips and Photos from the Index Screen 1 Open the desired index screen (A 84). •...
  • Page 89 Clip and Photo Operations Deleting a Photo during Playback 1 Play back the desired photo (A 84). 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls and then delete the photo. > > > [FUNC] [Delete] [¸ Proceed] [Yes] 3 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to delete or select [X]. IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 90 Video Output Configuration External Connections External Connections Video Output Configuration The video signal output from the HDMI™ OUT terminal depends on the clip's video configuration and on various menu settings. The video signal output can also change depending on the capabilities of the connected monitor.
  • Page 91 Video Output Configuration Video Output Configuration (Playback) Video configuration Maximum Video output configuration Scan mode of the clip resolution setting setting Resolution Frame rate Resolution Frame rate Color sampling Same as that for 3840x2160 3840x2160 video configuration Same as that for 29.97P 1920x1080 1920x1080...
  • Page 92 Connecting to an External Monitor Connecting to an External Monitor When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for playback, use the HDMI OUT terminal. Then, select the video signal output configuration. You can output also the onscreen displays (A 102).
  • Page 93 Connecting to an External Monitor • If the connected monitor is not compatible with the signal output from the camcorder, then HDMI output will stop. • The time code signal will not be output from the HDMI OUT terminal in the following cases. - In mode.
  • Page 94 • The video (stream) file in the clip will be split approximately every 4 GB. MP4 Join Tool is available as a free download (for Windows or macOS) from your local Canon website. Check the download page for the system requirements and latest information.
  • Page 95 Copying Clips and Photos Between SD Cards Copying Clips and Photos Between SD Cards You can copy clips and photos from one SD card to the other. Operating modes: 1 Open the desired index screen (A 84). • To copy all theclips or photos recorded on the same date (saved in the same folder), drag your finger left/right untila clip or photo you want to copy appears.
  • Page 96 Menu Options Additional Information Additional Information Menu Options Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus (A 25). For details about each function, see the reference page. Menu options without a reference page are explained after the tables.
  • Page 97 Menu Options FUNC Menu ( Mode) Menu item Setting options and additional information For clips: [y] index screen Single clip (playback pause) [Copy (6'7)], [Copy (7'6)] – folder name < >,  [Select], [All Clips] [Delete]  [Trim] – For photos: [}] index screen Single photo view ...
  • Page 98 Menu Options [Digital Zoom]: Determines the operation of the digital zoom. • When you zoom, once you exceed the optical zoom range, the camcorder will automatically switch to digital zoom. • With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed, so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in.
  • Page 99 Menu Options [Powered IS Button]: Determines the operation mode of the assignable button set to [È Powered IS] (A 60). [Î Press and Hold]: Powered IS will be activated while you hold the button pressed down. [Ï Toggle On/Off]: Each press of the button will turn the Powered IS function on and off. [Set WB Priority]: Convenient for times when you need to use a particular white balance setting...
  • Page 100 Menu Options Menu item Setting options  [Used Space in ], [ – – Memory]   [Initialize 8] Mem. Card A], [ Mem. Card B]  [Rec Command] [i On], [j Off] –  [HDMI Time Code] [i On], [j Off] –...
  • Page 101 Menu Options Understanding file numbers • An example file number is “101-0107”. The first 3 digits indicate the folder number where the clip/ photo is stored and the last 4 digits indicate the consecutive number assigned to the recording (from 0001 to 9999). •...
  • Page 102 Menu Options [£ Display Setup] menu Menu item Setting options   [HDMI Max [3840x2160]*, [1920x1080], [1280x720(59.94P)] Resolution] mode only.   [HDMI Scan Mode] P], [ PsF (Forced 1080i)]   [Output Status] – –   [LCD Brightness] –...
  • Page 103 Menu Options [B System Setup] menu Menu item Setting options   [Language ], [Dansk], [Deutsch], [ ], [English], [Español], [Français], [Italiano], [Magyar], [Melayu], [Nederlands], [Norsk], [Polski], [Português], [ ], [Suomi], [Svenska], [Türkçe], ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [...
  • Page 104 Menu Options [Battery Info]: When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent System, this option displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( mode) or playback time ( mode).
  • Page 105 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Onscreen markers (A102) Tracking (A58) Face detection frame (A58) Left side of the screen Icon/Display Description F00.0 Aperture value (A 41) ND1/0 ND filter (A 44) 1/00000 Shutter speed (A 40) 00.0dB Gain value (A 40) AE +/-0 0/0...
  • Page 106 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Top of the screen Icon/Display Description mode (A 32, 33) ’, ‚, “, n, H, Shooting mode (A 37) I, Q, K, L, M, R, S, T 00:00:00.00, 00:00:00:00 Time code (A 61) Ñ, Ü Recording operation (A 32) Ñ...
  • Page 107 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Icon/Display Description å, Microphone attenuator (A 69) ë, à Wind screen (A 70) ’, , ‚, , “, Audio scenes (A 67) ”, „ MIC power (A 66) Bottom of the screen Icon/Display Description [FUNC] Opens the FUNC menu (A 26, 96) B, ~, ^, Onscreen assignable button (A 81)
  • Page 108 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Playback Clips Photos Top of the screen Icon/Display Description [FUNC] Opens the FUNC menu (A 26). Ð, Ý, Ø, ×, Ö, Playback operation (A 86) Ð: Playback, Ý: Playback pause, Ø/×: Fast playback, Õ, Ô, Ó Ö/Õ: Slow playback, Ô/Ó: Frame reverse/advance 6 /7 SD card in use.
  • Page 109 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Power source The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself. - The battery pack is depleted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
  • Page 110 - The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center. Playback Cannot delete clips/photos.
  • Page 111 - The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack. - Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service Center. 7 flashes on the screen. - You connected the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver to the camcorder in mode.
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting SD Card and Accessories Cannot insert the SD card. - The SD card you are trying to insert is not facing the correct direction. Turn it over and insert it. Cannot record on the SD card. - A compatible SD card must be used (A 28). - Initialize the SD card (A 30) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time.
  • Page 113 - You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder. - If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center.
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting Memory card is full - The SD card is full. Delete some recordings (A 88) to free some space or replace the SD card. Memory card is write-protected - The LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch.
  • Page 115 Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely. WARNING Denotes the risk of serious injury or death. • Stop using the product in any case of unusual circumstances such as the presence of smoke or a strange smell.
  • Page 116 This will protect your important recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the SD card. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss. • Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is not waterproof –...
  • Page 117 Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs • For your safety, battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will not be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the optional CG-800 Battery Charger.
  • Page 118 Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings. The built-in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder; however, it will discharge completely if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months. To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the camcorder off.
  • Page 119 Maintenance/Others Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Lens, Viewfinder and Instant AF Sensor • If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may not work properly. •...
  • Page 120 You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.
  • Page 121 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories (Availability differs from area to area) The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder. Select accessories are described in more detail in the following pages. BP-820, BP-828 CG-800 CA-570 Compact TL-H58 Battery Pack Battery Charger Power Adapter Tele-converter WA-H58 Wide...
  • Page 122 This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accesso- ries. 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).
  • Page 123 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.
  • Page 124 Specifications Specifications VIXIA HF G50  — Values given are approximate figures. System • Recording System Clips: Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch) Video configuration (resolution, bit rate, frame rate) 3840x2160: 150 Mbps (29.97P, 23.98P) 1920x1080: 35 Mbps, 17 Mbps (59.94P, 29.97P, 23.98P) 1280x720: 8 Mbps (59.94P)
  • Page 125 Specifications • White Balance Auto white balance, Custom white balance (2 settings), User-defined color temperature or Preset white balance settings: Daylight, Tungsten • Minimum Illumination  0.3 lx ([Low Light] shooting mode, 1/2 shutter speed)  5.0 lx ([Programmed AE] shooting mode, 59.94P frame rate, 1/30 shutter speed, auto slow shutter •...
  • Page 126 Specifications CA-570 Compact Power Adapter • Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • Rated output / consumption: 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V)  • Operating temperature : 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) ...
  • Page 127 Reference Tables Reference Tables Approximate recording times The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the subject. The following table shows the approximate recording times for a single recording operation until the indicated SD card becomes full.
  • Page 128 Index Abroad, using the camcorder ... 120 Data code ......76 Accessories .
  • Page 129 Language ......24 Saving clips to a computer ....94 Lens hood .
  • Page 130 B) If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage; C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA’s factory service centers or authorized service facilities;...
  • Page 131 The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada’s option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase.
  • Page 132 Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan The information in this document is verified as of February 2019. Subject to change without notice. Visit your local Canon website to download the latest version. PUB.DIE-0528-000 © CANON INC. 2019...

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