Canon HF20 Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual
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Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Version 32 English - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 2
Contents Read This First ...4 Checking Supplied Accessories 4 System Requirements 5 What is Digital Video Software 6 Windows ...7 CameraWindow ...7 [Acquire Images] Tab 7 [Print] Tab ...8 [Set to Camera] Tab 9 Camera Browser Window 10 Main Window ...11 [Image Viewer] Window 15 [Red Eye - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 3
69 Adding Sound to a Still Image 71 Reviewing and Changing the Owner Name of the Camcorder 72 Uninstalling the Software 73 Uninstalling ZoomBrowser EX 73 Troubleshooting ...74 Windows Contents 3 - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 4
without prior notice. • No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs. Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio one described in this manual. The explanations in this manual use mainly Windows XP - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 5
outlined above. A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software. In this Instruction Manual, product names are abbreviated as follows: Microsoft Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1): Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3): Windows XP Windows System Requirements 5 - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 6
manual explains how to install the software, what you can do with the main features and how to operate them. For more detailed operational instructions, refer to the Help menu of each software program. Your camcorder may not support some features of the software. 6 What is Digital Video - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 7
the owner's name of the camcorder you specify ( 72). Refer to Starting CameraWindow ( 27) for launching the software. The Remote capture function is not supported by the camcorder. [Acquire Images] Tab After you connect the camcorder to your computer, use this tab to download still images to the - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 8
[Print] Tab After connecting the camcorder to your computer, use this tab to print still images without downloading them to the computer first. The window varies depending on the selected printing type. Refer to Printing Still Images without Downloading Them ( 41). Camera Control window Prints all - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 9
changing the owner's name of the camcorder you can specify ( 72) and uploading the still images to the camcorder. My Camera function is not supported by the camcorder. Camera Control window Enter or change the name of the camcorder's owner. Uploading the images from the computer Windows Windows 9 - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 10
Still image information and a histogram If your camcorder supports wide size still image (16:9 such as 1920 x 1080 pixels) recording, the thumbnails that appear in this window will be also 16:9 images. The sample images used on this instruction manual are normal size still images (4:3). 10 Windows - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 11
Main Window ZoomBrowser EX is a software program used for organizing, printing and editing the downloaded still images. If you wish to start ZoomBrowser EX without connecting the camcorder or card reader/writer, double-click the on the desktop, or click the Windows [start] menu and select [All - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 12
] tab shows all available folders. indicates that newly downloaded still images are in the folder. To register folders as Favorites, follow the instructions below. When the [Favorite Folders] tab is selected: Click [Add] and select a folder. When the [All Folders] tab is selected: Select a folder - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 13
5 View Mode You can select the view mode of images in the Browser Area. [Zoom Mode]: The images in the selected folder are shown as thumbnails. [Scroll Mode]: Double clicking a folder shows thumbnails of the still images inside. [Preview Mode]: Double clicking the folders at the bottom of the window - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 14
6 Command buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 View Image 2 Properties Displays a selected image in the [Image Viewer] window. Displays properties of the selected still image. When you select a different image while the [Properties] window is open, the information switches to the one of the selected image. - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 15
[Image Viewer] Window The [Image Viewer] window appears when you select an image and click [View Image] or double-click an image. 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Windows 1 Previous/Next Displays the previous/next image in the current folder. 2 Zoom In/Zoom Out Enlarges/Reduces a still image - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 16
menu, or click the icon and select [Red Eye Correction]. Use this to correct still images in which people's eyes appear red. 1 2 1 Auto Mode 2 Manual Mode Clicking [Start] corrects the red eye effect automatically. Point the cursor on a red eye so that the area is highlighted green, and click - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 17
[Auto Adjustment] Window Select [Auto Adjustment] from the [Edit] menu, or click the icon and select [Auto Adjustment]. Use this to automatically correct the color balance of the still image. [Color/Brightness Adjustment] Window Select [Color/Brightness Adjustment] from the [Edit] menu, or - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 18
[Sharpness] Window Select [Sharpness] from the [Edit] menu, or click the icon and select [Sharpness]. Use this to emphasize and clarify the outlines of people and objects. [Trim Image] Window Select [Trim] from the [Edit] menu, or click the icon and select [Trim]. Specify the area in the - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 19
[Insert Text] Window Select [Insert Text] from the [Edit] menu, or click the Text]. Use this to write text on still images. icon and select [Insert These image correction tools can be selected by clicking [Edit] [Edit Image] in Task Area of the Main Window. Windows Windows 19 - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 20
the Start menu. 2) Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the displayed menu. 3) Double-click the [setup.exe] icon. 4) Follow the instructions in the [User Account Control] window that appears. - Windows XP: 1) Select [My Computer] from the [start] menu. 2) Right-click the CD-ROM icon - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 21
4 Select your language. 5 Click [Easy Installation] under Digital Video Software. To specify the installation folder, click [Custom Installation]. Installer Panel 6 If other software is running, close all programs and click [OK]. Windows Installing the Digital Video Software 21 - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 22
7 Review the installation settings and click [Install]. 8 Read the license agreement and click [Yes] to accept the terms and to start installation. 22 Installing the Digital Video Software - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 23
9 Click [Next]. 10 When the installation is complete, make sure [Restart computer immediately (Recommended)] is selected and then click [Restart]. Windows When you do not need to restart the computer, the [Finish] screen will be displayed. Click [Finish]; remove the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 24
computer's USB ports. For details about changing settings on the camcorder and connecting the camcorder to the computer, see the camcorder's instruction manual. Settings on the camcorder Before connecting the camcorder to the computer, change the following camcorder settings in advance. • In the - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 25
it the first time you connect the camcorder to the computer. • A window appears allowing you to select an application program to start. • For instructions on how to start ZoomBrowser EX and download images to the computer, see Downloading Still Images ( 26). USB Terminal on the Camcorder USB Cable - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 26
computer may not be possible. The maximum number of images depends on the camcorder used, so please refer to the relevant chapter in your camcorder's Instruction Manual. In such case, copy the images from the built-in hard disk/memory to a memory card and then use a card reader/writer to transfer - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 27
Camera Control window by clicking [Acquire & Camera Settings] followed by [Connect to Camera] in the ZoomBrowser EX Main Window. The Remote shooting function is not supported by your camcorder. Downloading Still Images 27 - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 28
select a downloading method in the Camera Control window. Auto-Downloading 1 Click [Starts to download images] in the Camera Control window. • For instructions on how to set the Auto-download settings, see AutoDownloading Settings ( 29). • Click [Finish] to close the Camera Control window after - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 29
Auto-Downloading Settings Select the setting for downloading images by operating your computer. You can change the image type and the destination folder. 1 In the Camera Control window, click the [Acquire Images] tab and click [Preferences]. 2 Select [Change auto download settings] and click [Next - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 30
3 Select the image type to be downloaded and click [Next]. Place a check mark here if you wish the original image to be deleted after downloading. 4 Specify the destination folder settings and click [Next]. Destination Folder Click this button to specify the destination folder. Select to specify the - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 31
5 Specify a process to perform after the image is downloaded. The window below will be displayed when you select [Perform selected processes consecutively] (you can redisplay the window by clicking [Select]). Select a process to perform after the image is downloaded, and click [OK]. Windows - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 32
6 Click [Finish]. Placing a check mark here makes images in the camcorder to be automatically downloaded when the camcorder is connected. Downloading the Selected Still Images from the CameraWindow 1 Click [Lets you select and download images] in the Camera Control window. The CameraWindow opens. - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 33
2 In the CameraWindow, select the image you wish to download and click [Image Download]. • Clicking on 2 images while holding down the [Shift] key selects also all images between the 2 images. • Clicking on different images while holding down the [Ctrl] key selects multiple images. A blue frame - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 34
[Specify Folder] Tab Specify the settings of the folder and subfolder. [Specify File Name] Tab Specify the file name with which to save the images. 34 Downloading Still Images - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 35
Using the Camcorder to Download Still Images (Direct Transfer Function) If your camcorder supports the Direct Transfer function, you can use the camcorder to download images. Setting the Direct Transfer Download Destination Folder 1 In the Camera Control window, click - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 36
to specify the name of the subfolder. Direct Transfer 1 Select a transfer option on the camcorder screen and press the button. • See your camcorder instruction manual for how to set and operate the camcorder to transfer images. • The button cannot be used when it is not lighted. • You can - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 37
same as when you connect the camcorder to the computer. Follow the procedure below to open the CameraWindow. For instructions on how to connect the card reader/writer, refer to its manual. If you are using SDHC cards, you need to use a card reader/writer compatible with SDHC cards. 1 Insert a memory - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 38
Auto-Downloading 1 Click [Download Images]. • For instructions on how to set the Auto-download settings, see AutoDownloading Settings ( 38). • Click [Exit] to close the window after downloading images. Auto-Downloading Settings Select - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 39
2 Configure the settings and click [OK]. The window below will be displayed when you select [Perform selected processes consecutively] or [Select] under [Action After Download]. Select a process to perform after the image is downloaded, and click [OK]. Windows Downloading Still Images 39 - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 40
Downloading the Selected Still Images from the ZoomBrowser EX 1 Click [Lets you select and download images]. The ZoomBrowser EX opens. 2 In the ZoomBrowser EX, select the image you wish to download and click [Image Download]. • Clicking on 2 images while holding down the [Shift] key selects also - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 41
Printing Still Images Printing Still Images without Downloading Them This section explains how to print still images by connecting the camcorder to the computer. The steps are basically the same when using a card reader/writer. You can select one of the following 4 methods to print still images - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 42
3 Click one of the 4 printing methods. 4 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. The window varies depending on the selected printing method in step 3. 42 Printing Still Images - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 43
When you have selected [Print All Photos]: Selects the printer. Sets the paper size and type. Windows Sets the shooting date/time imprint and color settings. Sets the number of print copies of the displayed image. Click this button to switch between still images if multiple images are selected. - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 44
When you have selected [Print Contact Sheet with All Photos]: Sets the paper size and orientation. Selects the printer. Rotates still images. Click this to use the trimming function (crops a portion of the still image). Sets the print settings for shooting information, comments, headers, footers - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 45
When you have selected [Select an image and print]: • If you selected [Select an image and print], the following window will be displayed. Select still images you wish to print, and click [Print]. If you selected [Contact Sheet Print], the same window described in the previous section When you have - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 46
Printing Still Images Already Downloaded to the Computer You can select one of the following 2 methods to print still images downloaded to the computer. • [Photo Print] - Prints one still image per page. • [Index Print] - Prints selected images in rows with file names and image information. You can - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 47
3 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. Selects the printer. Sets the paper size settings. Click this button to switch between still images if multiple images are selected. Sets the number of print copies of the displayed image. Sets the shooting date/time imprint and color settings. - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 48
[Index Print] 1 Click [Print & Email] in the Main Window and click [Index Print]. 2 Select the still images you wish to print and click [Printer and Layout Settings]. 48 Printing Still Images - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 49
3 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. Sets the paper size and orientation. Selects the printer. Rotates still images. Click this to use the trimming function (crops a portion of the still image). Windows Click these buttons to switch between pages. Sets the print settings for shooting - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 50
Organizing Images Applying Star Ratings and Keywords This task allows you to apply ratings to your images from one star to three stars. The star rating can be used as one of the search conditions, or for the selection of images to be displayed in the Browser Window. The keyword can be used as one of - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 51
Classifying the Images This task allows you to classify selected images according to the shooting date. 1 Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window. 2 Click [Classify into Folder]. 3 Select the images you wish to classify and click [Specify Classification Settings]. Windows Organizing Images 51 - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 52
4 Specify the folder structure and the saving folder and click [Finish]. The selected images are classified into the specified folder. 52 Organizing Images - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 53
Renaming Multiple Files This task allows you to rename multiple files at the same time, or to rename and copy multiple files. 1 Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window. 2 Click [Rename Multiple Files]. 3 Select the images you wish to rename and click [Specify Rename Settings]. Windows - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 54
4 Specify the settings and click [Finish]. Placing a check mark here makes copies of images with new names. The name of the original images will not be changed. To rename a folder, select a folder, and open the [Rename Folder] window by selecting [Rename] from the [File] menu. Input the new name, - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 55
Searching for Images This task allows you to search for images by star rating, modification date, shooting date, comment or keywords. 1 Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window. You can also search for images by clicking [Search] on the Application Tool Bar. Skip to step 3. 2 Select folders and - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 56
3 Specify the search conditions and click [Start Search]. • The search results are displayed as thumbnails. • Select at least one search condition. 4 Click [Finish]. • To change the search parameters and perform another search, click [Specify Search Conditions] and repeat steps 3-4. 56 Organizing - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 57
• The images of the search result are displayed in the [Search Results] folder. You can print or copy these images to another folder. Folders Area The searched images will remain in this folder until ZoomBrowser EX is closed or another search is performed, but if you delete an image in this folder, - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 58
Exporting Images You can change the data type for selected still images and movies and save them as new files. You can also export selected movies and still image properties to a text file or copy and rename movies and still images. Furthermore, you can export still images for use as a screen saver - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 59
3 Select images and click [Specify Export Settings]. 4 Specify the export settings and click [Finish]. The window varies depending on the selected export type in step 2. When you have selected [Export Still Images]: You can convert still images to another file type, resize and save them as new files - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 60
When you have selected [Export Shooting Properties]: You can select the information you wish to export and save as a text file. When you have selected [Export as a Screen Saver]: You can export and save the image as a screen saver. 60 Exporting Images - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 61
When you have selected [Export as a Wallpaper]: You can export and save the image as Windows wallpaper. This task cannot be performed if you have selected multiple images. Windows Exporting Images 61 - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 62
Saving on CD-R/RW Discs You can copy and save images to CD-R or CD-RW discs. The shooting information is copied along with the images. This function can only be used on a computer that came with a CD-R/RW drive as standard equipment. 1 Place a CD-R/RW disc in the computer's CD-R/RW drive. 2 If the - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 63
4 Click [Backup to CD]. 5 Select the folders or images you wish to save and click [Specify Backup Settings]. Windows Exporting Images 63 - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 64
6 Set the backup settings and click [Start Backup]. The disc will be ejected from the drive when copying is complete. You can add images to a CD-R/RW disc that already contains images. 64 Exporting Images - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 65
Uploading Still Images to the camcorder You can copy still images saved on the computer to the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 24). The still images will be added to the memory selected for the playback of still images (built-in hard disk/memory or memory card). 2 Click the [Set - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 66
4 Select the image size and click [Add]. When you upload images edited with another application, image properties may be lost. 66 Exporting Images - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 67
Using Various Functions Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages You can attach selected still images to an e-mail message. If necessary, you can make the image file size smaller. 1 Click [Print & Email] in the Main Window. 2 Click [Email Images]. Windows 3 Select the still images you wish to - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 68
subject and your comments and send the message. • E-mail software not supporting MAPI does not start automatically. In this case, select [Save to software must be enabled as MAPI client. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the e-mail software. This function uses the e-mail software - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 69
Running a Slide Show You can view selected still images in a slide show. 1 Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window. You can also view a slide show by clicking [Slide Show] on the Application Tool Bar. Skip to step 4. 2 Click [View as a Slide Show]. 3 Select the images and click [Setup Slide Show - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 70
still images. • [Image Information]: Select to show image information such as file name or title. • [Advance to Next Slide]: Select to advance manually or automatically. When you select "Every 3 second(s)", you can select the interval in the control below (from 1 to 120 seconds). • [Loop]: Select - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 71
Adding Sound to a Still Image • You can add a sound to an image. The sound file that can be added to the image must be WAVE type (extension ".wav"). • The sound cannot be played back on the camcorder. 1 In the Main Window, select an image and select [Add/ Remove Sound] from the [Edit] menu. Windows - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 72
Reviewing and Changing the Owner Name of the Camcorder You can change and confirm the owner's name of the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 24). 2 Click the [Set to Camera] tab and click [Confirms/changes camera settings]. 3 Enter the camcorder's owner's name and click [OK]. - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 73
Uninstalling the Software Uninstall the software when you wish to delete it from your computer or when reinstallation is required to fix corrupted files. You must have authorization as a Computer System Administrator to uninstall programs. Uninstalling ZoomBrowser EX Other programs in the [Canon - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 74
Troubleshooting Connection Camcorder is not recognized when connected to the computer. Î Computer does not support the USB interface. Refer to System connectors are in good shape. Î If you are experiencing operational problems, detach the USB cable from the camcorder and computer and terminate - Canon HF20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Version32 Instruction Manual - Page 75
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