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PUB. DIM-555 DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK Version 1 E Software Instruction Manual F Mode d'emploi du logiciel Es Manual de Instrucciones del software This software is for use with Windows® XP only. Ce logiciel ne peut être employé que sous Windows® XP. Este software solamente es compatible con
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mean storing, loading, installing, executing or displaying) the SOFTWARE on a single computer solely for use with Canon's digital video camcorder products. You may physically transfer the SOFTWARE from one computer to another, provided that the SOFTWARE is used on only one computer at a time. You
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THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH 1995), all U.S. Government end users shall acquire the SOFTWARE with only those rights set forth herein. Manufacturer is Canon Inc./30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome,
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42 Operating Camcorders with DV Messenger 43 In [CAMERA] Mode ...44 In [VCR] Mode ...45 In [CARD] Mode (File Transfer 47 Changing the Mode of the Camcorder 49 Ending DV Messenger 50 Ending the Communication with your Contact 50 Ending DV Messenger 50 Troubleshooting ...51 AV/C Camera Storage
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from listening with headphones to the loud sound of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player. 3 About This Manual ¡ In this manual, the operating modes of camcorders are described as following: - TAPE CAMERA mode: Mode for recording video and sound to tape. - TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode: Mode for playing back
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Accessories You need following items for using the Software: • Digital Camcorder • DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK (Supplied) • DV (IEEE1394) Cable (Commercially available) Refer to the instruction manual of your computer for the type of the DV cable. 4-pin: 6-pin: • Speaker or Headphones (when using
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not guaranteed on a dual CPU PC or on a user-built PC. ¡ Proper operation is not guaranteed for all computers that meet the above requirements. ¡ A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software. ¡ Connect the camcorder directly to the computer using a DV (IEEE1394) cable. ¡ The connection may not
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Files from Computer to Memory Card ( 28) DV Messenger The DV Messenger is a software that operates with Windows Messenger preinstalled on Windows XP. You can use following operations with your digital camcorder via the Internet. I Real-Time Video Communication (Videoconference) ( 33) You can use
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: AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver: Can be used with camcorders with an E asterisk (*) below. Camcorder operation: Camcorders listed below can be operated from with the DV Messenger. File transfer: If your contact has a camcorder with an asterisk (*) below, you can transfer files from
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if necessary. Please consult Microsoft for details. ¡ Do not connect the camcorder to the computer when installing from the DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK. ¡ Close all programs that are running before copying the driver files. ¡ Users of Windows XP Professional must first log in as an Administrator to
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your information and click [Next]. 7 Confirm the target folder and click [Next]. • If a dialog appears asking you whether you wish to create a shortcut of the DV Messenger on the desktop, click [Yes]. 11
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the computer. 2 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder. 3 Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. 4 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the DV cable ( 22). • The driver installation starts automatically. • Depending on the setting of your computer, a video editing program may start
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If the Driver Has Been Installed Properly ¡ If a memory card is inserted into the camcorder, the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] software is already installed, a dialog for selecting an application appears. We recommend selecting the [Scanner and Camera Wizard]. Click [OK], and the [Scanner and Camera
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Software I Setting the Application Not to Start Automatically When you install the driver, the computer is set to automatically start an application each time you connect the camcorder to the computer. Use the following procedures to change the setting. 1 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder
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Notes: ¡ To start a WIA-compliant application automatically, select [Start this program] and click [OK]. E ¡ If the started application displays a message such as [TWAIN data source not found. Reinstall the scanner software.], select [WIA-Canon Camera Storage] and use the WIA-TWAIN Driver. 15
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], [Canon Utilities], [DV Messenger] and [DV Messenger Uninstall] in succession. 2 If a confirmation dialog appears, click [Yes]. • The uninstall utility starts and removes DV Messenger. Uninstalling the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder. 2 Set
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4. From the [start] menu, select [Control panel]. E 5. Click [Printers and Other Hardware]. 6. Click [Scanners and Cameras]. 17
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dialog, click [Yes]. • [#(number)] may appear after [Canon Camera Storage Device]. This does not affect the uninstall process. • The uninstall process is complete. I Troubleshooting the Driver Uninstall If you had problems uninstalling the driver, use the following procedures to remove it. Notes
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3. Click [System]. E 4. Click the [Hardware] tab on the [System Properties]. 5. Click the [Device Manager] button. 6. If [Canon Camera Storage Device] appears under [Imaging devices] and/or [Other devices] categories, use the following procedures to delete it. 1. Right-click the mouse
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Uninstalling the Software 2. In the confirmation dialog, click [OK] and close [System Properties] and [Device Manager]. • Remove all copies of the [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon that appear in the [Other devices] or [Imaging devices] categories, or that appear more than once in one category.
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each [Oem*] file until you find the one that contains "; AV/C Camera Storage WIA driver" in its first line. When you have found the correct file, delete [Inf] folder contains numerous files that are critical to the computer's operation. Be extremely careful not to delete the wrong files. If you
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Make sure the camcorder is being powered by the compact power adapter before connecting it to a computer. ¡ Do not connect any devices to the camcorder's USB terminal when connecting the camcorder to the computer using the DV terminal. ¡ If the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver is installed on
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of the POWER switch or the TAPE/CARD switch. ¡ Format the memory card with the camcorder. ¡ If numerous still images/movies are contained in the memory card, it may take a while until the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] opens. ¡If still images not recorded with Canon digital camcorders are contained
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to a Computer 4 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the DV cable ( 22). • The [Scanner and Camera Wizard] starts automatically. • If the program does not start automatically, select [My computer] on the [start] menu, right-click the mouse button in the camera icon and click [Get pictures
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AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 7 Specify file name and destination and click the [Next] button. • Downloading of the selected still E images starts. • When download is complete, a dialog confirming to finish
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[My Computer]. 2 Double-click the camera icon. 3 Double-click the [DCIM] folder. 4 Double-click the [***CANON] folder. • A number appears in the still images/movies appear. With images not recorded with Canon digital camcorders, their thumbnails may not be displayed correctly. • Double-clicking
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AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 5 Keep the mouse clicked on the thumbnail and move it to the desired folder (drag and drop). E OR 5 Right-click the mouse on the image and select [Copy]. 6 Open a folder, right-click the mouse in the folder and select [Paste]. 27
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depending on file type and size. ¡ If you download a still image/movie from the camcorder to the computer and upload it again to the camcorder: - The still image/movies may not be played back on the camcorder. - The DPOF setting before downloading is cancelled. 1 Right-click the mouse button on the
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connect two or more camcorders to the same computer. The DV Messenger may not operate correctly. Checking the Camcorder Connection 1 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder. 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the DV cable ( 22). 4 From the
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before using the DV Messenger, and enable the firewall after use. Caution: ¡ If an anti-virus software is installed on your computer, the firewall of the software may be active. In such case, you need to deactivate its firewall function. For further details, refer to the instruction manual of the
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1 From the [start] menu, select [Control Panel]. E 2 Click [Network and Internet Connections]. 3 Click [Network Connections]. 31 DV Messenger
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Preparations for the DV Messenger 4 Select the network you are using, right-click the mouse button and select from the [Internet Connection Firewall] section and click [OK]. Note: ¡To enable the firewall after using DV Messenger, repeat steps 1 to 4 and place the checkmark back to the checkbox. 32
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Messenger is started. ¡ Do not connect two or more digital camcorders to the computer. 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode. 2 Connect to the Internet. 3 Double-click the [DV Messenger] icon on the desktop, or select [DV Messenger] from the [start] menu. • If a dialog appears prompting you to
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Videoconferencing • To use the DV Messenger, both you and your contact need to be Your Computer Screen Preparing the Camcorder for Communication When you have signed in, set the camcorder and adjust the volume of the speaker and microphone. 1 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode or TAPE PLAY (
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E 4 Select your camcorder and click [Next]. • If you are using a Canon camcorder, select [Canon DV Device]. 5 When the video picture appears, click [Next]. • The live video recording of the camcorder appears in TAPE CAMERA mode. In TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the playback video appears. 35 DV Messenger
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the explanation for speaker and microphone settings and click [Next]. 7 Set [Microphone] and click [Next]. • If you are using a Canon camcorder, select [Canon DV Device]. • The installed sound device appears for [Speaker]. Proceed with the setting unchanged. 8 Connect speakers or headphones to the
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cannot be adjusted with the volume lever. The volume indicator will not operate when the camcorder is in CARD CAMERA mode. 10 Click [Finish]. • The settings for speaker and microphone are complete. DV Messenger Starting a Videoconference There are two methods to start a videoconference. You can
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above dialog disappears. The communication between your and your contact's DV Messenger starts and you can now operate the camcorder of your contact from the DVM panel. • An invitation clicks on [Accept], the videoconference starts. Video picture of your contact's camcorder Video picture of your
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Yes]. • The communication between your and your contact's DV Messenger starts and you can now operate the camcorder of your contact from the DVM panel. 2 When taskbar. 3 Click [Accept]. • The videoconference starts. DV Messenger Video picture of your contact's camcorder Video picture of your
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your contact is highlighted (only if your contact is using DV Messenger or Canon camcorder). 5 [Allow Remote Control] This selects whether you allow your contact to operate your camcorder. Appears when the operating panel of your camcorder is displayed by clicking [Local]. The default setting is to
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from the displayed menu. This does not end the DV Messenger ( 50). Taskbar When DV Messenger is started, the [DV Messenger] task and [DV Messenger] icon appear on the taskbar. 1 2 1 DV Messenger task 2 DV Messenger icon Appears when the DV Messenger panel is displayed or minimized. If it is
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Messenger 2 Help Topics 3 Control Panel Open 4 Disconnect 5 Exit Displays the version of the DV Messenger. Displays the DV Messenger's help topics. Displays the DV Messenger panel on the screen. Disconnects the communication between you and your contact. The [Conversation] window disappears. Exits
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the DV Messenger. E If you wish to operate the camcorder of your contact, ask your contact to place a (checkmark) to the before [Allow Remote Control]. Operating Availability Your Camcorder Your Contact's Camcorder Canon Digital Camcorder Canon Digital Camcorder Non-Canon Digital Camcorder
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Operating the Camcorders With DV Messenger In [CAMERA] Mode If the camcorder connected to your computer is set to TAPE CAMERA mode, you can send live video recording to your contact and perform a videoconference ( 33). You can also adjust the camcorder's zoom and focus from the DVM panel. 1 Set
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button to control the tape operation of your contact's camcorder from your DVM panel. Cautions: ¡ You cannot send video or sound recorded in extended your camcorder to TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode. 2 To operate your camcorder: Click the [Local] button on the DVM panel. To operate your contact's camcorder (
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Operating the Camcorders With DV Messenger I The [VCR] Operating Buttons 2 1 34 8 7 Video picture from the tape in your or your contact's camcorder 9 56 1 Playback Plays back the tape. 2 Reversed Playback Plays back the tape in reverse. 3 Playback Pause Pauses the playback. 4 Stop Stops
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: ¡ Obtain the permission of your contact first before transferring files. ¡ File transfer can only be used with Canon camcorders equipped with the file transfer function ( 9), and the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver contained in the DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK ( 10) needs to be installed
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Operating the Camcorders With DV Messenger 4 Select the file you wish to transfer by placing a checkmark to the next to the thumbnail. • Depending on the speed of your Internet connection, it may take time until the thumbnails appear. •
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]. 1 On the [Conversation] window, click [Stop Camera]. 2 Change the mode of the camcorder. 3 Wait until the video picture and camcorder information such as the tape counter appear in the display and click [Start Camera]. DV Messenger • A message with the options [Accept] and [Decline] appears
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Ending the Communication with Your Contact 1 Right-click the mouse on the [Remote] button of the DVM panel. OR Click the DV Messenger icon on the taskbar and select [Disconnect] from the displayed menu. • The communication with your contact ends and the [Conversation] window closes. If you
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Troubleshooting AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver E Regarding Installation of the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver ? The Canon camcorder is connected to the computer via a DV cable, but is not recognized by the computer. ➜ Check if the camcorder is set to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. ➜ If the
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to the computer with an DV cable. ➜ Windows Messenger may not be able to receive video and sound if you have changed the operating mode of the camcorder during videoconference. Click [Stop Camera] and then [Start Camera] to restart the videoconference. ➜ Some Canon camcorders are equipped with
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the position of the speaker volume lever in the [Conversation] window. Move E the lever to the right until the volume indicator on the right operates. ➜ Check if the sound device is set to [Mute] in the [Control Panel]. 1. From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel]. 2. Select [Sounds, Speech
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the video picture, but not the sound. ➜ If you are using a camcorder supporting the memory card function, check if the camcorder is operates. ➜ If you are using a Canon camcorder, click [Stop Camera] and check whether [Canon DV Device] is selected in the [Audio Tuning Wizard]. Click [Start Camera
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panel cannot be operated in TAPE CAMERA mode. ➜ If the Canon camcorder is set to [ (Easy Recording) program, focus cannot be adjusted manually. Set the program selector to Q (program AE). ? The camcorder turns off during use in TAPE CAMERA mode. ➜ If the Canon camcorder set to TAPE CAMERA mode and
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, refer to the instruction manual of the respective software. ➜ If the Canon camcorder is set to TAPE CAMERA mode, some camcorders will enter the demonstration mode after a certain time. During demonstration, you may not be able to operate the camcorder from the DVM panel. Operate the zoom lever on
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