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DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual Mode d'emploi du logiciel Manual de Instrucciones del software PUB. DIM-491 E 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 Windows® XP. - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 2
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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 3
TO USE THE SOFTWARE, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF 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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 4
-WIA Driver 16 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 22 AV/C Camera Strage Subunit-WIA Driver Downloading Still Images/Movies to a Computer 23 Downloading with the [Scanner and Camera Wizard 24 Downloading with Windows Explorer 26 Uploading Files from the Computer to the Memory Card 28 DV - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 5
complies with the "AV/C Camera Storage Subunit Version 1.0" by the IEEE1394 Trade Association. ¡ WIA stands for Windows Image Acquisition. WIA is a driver software for downloading images from digital devices onto a computer. WIA is preinstalled on Windows XP. Copyright © Canon Inc. 2002 All rights - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 6
Read This First Required 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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 7
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 operate - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 8
the next page) The AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver is a software that allows you to use your camcorder as a card reader/writer by connecting camcorder and computer, both equipped with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal, with a DV (IEEE1394) cable. ■ Downloading Files from Memory Card to Computer ( 23 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 9
communicate with does not have DV Messenger, it can be downloaded from the Canon Homepage. http://www.canondv.com/ Read Carefully ¡ If you leave the camcorder turned on for a long time, heat generation may cause damage to the camcorder. Turn off the camcorder after use. ¡ Tapes may be damaged if - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 10
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 install programs. 1 Set the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 11
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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 12
. ¡ Users of Windows XP Professional must first log in as an Administrator to install programs. 1 Start 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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 13
of these files first before working on them on your computer. ■ If the Driver Has Been Installed Properly ¡ If a memory card is inserted into the camcorder, the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] opens automatically. Proceed to step 5 "Downloading Still images/Movies to a Computer" ( 23). ¡ If no memory - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 14
the power adapter to the camcorder. 2 Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the DV cable ( 22). 4 From the [start] menu, select [My Computer]. 5 Right-click the mouse button on the camera icon and select [Properties]. 6 Click the [Events - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 15
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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 16
removes DV Messenger. Uninstalling the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder. 2 Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode 3. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the DV cable ( 22). • If [Scanner and Camera Wizard] or Explorer are open, close - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 17
4. From the [start] menu, select [Control panel]. E 5. Click [Printers and Other Hardware]. 6. Click [Scanners and Cameras]. 17 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 18
Uninstalling the Software 7. Right-click the mouse button on the camera icon and select [Delete]. • When the camera icon does not appear, refer to "Troubleshooting the Driver Uninstall" below. 8. In the confirmation dialog, click [Yes]. • [#(number)] may appear after [Canon Camera Storage - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 19
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 button - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 20
]. • 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. 7. From the [start] menu, select [My Computer] and double-click the [C:], [WINDOWS] and [INF] folders in succession - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 21
one set. There may be many file sets starting with "Oem". • The Windows Notepad program will start and show the file contents. Click each [Oem*] file until you find the one that contains "; AV/C Camera Strage WIA driver" in its first line. When you have found the correct file, delete the - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 22
computer using a DV cable and set it to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode, [Canon Camera Storage Device] (camera icon) or [Canon DV Camcorder] (camcorder icon) appears in the explorer view. If the driver is not installed, only the [camcorder] icon appears. Camera icon: You can download still images/movies from - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 23
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 in the - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 24
Still Images/Movies 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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 25
-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 appears. 8 If you wish to end the program, select [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 26
Images/Movies to a Computer Downloading with Windows Explorer With Windows Explorer, still images/movies can be downloaded from memory card to computer. 1 From the [start] menu, select [My Computer]. 2 Double-click the camera icon. 3 Double-click the [DCIM] folder. 4 Double-click the [***CANON - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 27
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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 28
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 file you wish to add and select [Copy]. 2 On the explorer view, open a folder within the memory card, right-click the - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 29
. 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 [start] menu, select [All Programs] and [Windows Messenger]. • [Windows Messenger] appears - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 30
[Cancel]. • If you are using a Canon camcorder, check if [Canon DV Device] is displayed. • If [Canon DV Device] does not appear, click to display the device list and check if [Canon DV Device] is listed. • If [Canon DV Device] is not listed, perform [Windows Messenger Audio Update]. Please consult - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 31
1 From the [start] menu, select [Control Panel]. E 2 Click [Network and Internet Connections]. 3 Click [Network Connections]. 31 DV Messenger - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 32
] is not shown, select [Details] from the [View] menu. 5 Click the [Advanced] tab, remove the checkmark ✓ 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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 33
out of Windows first and start DV Messenger. ¡ Do not update Windows Messenger while DV 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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 34
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 (VCR) mode. • When you have set the camcorder to TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, play back the tape. 2 Open - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 35
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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 36
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 computer. Click [Click to Test Speakers], adjust - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 37
PLAY (VCR) mode: Play back the tape and check if the volume indicator operates correctly. • Sound input with the camcorder via IEEE1394 connection 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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 38
can only perform a videoconference with members who have a camcorder connected and are using DV Messenger. • The [Conversation] window appears. • A connecting request is send to your contact and a dialog appears on your computer screen that DV Messenger is waiting for response. If you click [Cancel - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 39
appears, click on the message. • The [Conversation] window appears on your computer screen. • If it does not appear, click the task flashing on the taskbar. 3 Click [Accept]. • The videoconference starts. DV Messenger Video picture of your contact's camcorder Video picture of your camcorder 39 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 40
Screen Displays DVM Panel This is the DV Messenger's control panel. Use the buttons on this window to operate the camcorder connected to your computer and the camcorder connected to the computer of your contact. 1 27 8 3 4 5 6 1 [Local] Button Displays the control panel of your camcorder. - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 41
DV Messenger icon and select [Open Control Panel] 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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 42
DV Messenger Icon Menu When you click the DV Messenger icon in the taskbar, a list of menus appears. 1 2 3 4 5 1 About DV Messenger Displays the version of the DV Messenger. 2 Help Topics Displays the DV Messenger's help topics. 3 Control Panel Open Displays the DV Messenger panel on the screen - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 43
connected to your contact's computer with 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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 44
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 your camcorder to TAPE CAMERA - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 45
] Mode E If the camcorder connected to your computer is set to TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, you can send video and sound recorded on a tape to your contact. You can also adjust the tape speed from the DVM panel while monitoring the picture in the [Conversation] window. If the camcorder of your contact is - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 46
Operating the Camcorders With DV Messenger ■ 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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 47
in the DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK ( 10) needs to be installed in the computer. ¡ If your camcorder is equipped with the file transfer function and the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver is installed, you can check the contents of the memory card with Windows Explorer. ¡ When your camcorder is set - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 48
. • Depending on the speed of your Internet connection, it may take time until the thumbnails appear. • If you move the mouse pointer on the thumbnail, the file information appears. • Thumbnails may not appear with images not recorded with the camcorder of your contact. 5 When you have selected - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 49
Wizard] before clicking [Start Camera]. 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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 50
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 wish to communicate with another contact, select the contact after - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 51
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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 52
, install the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver. ? The video picture does not appear in the [Conversation] window even though the video picture is shown in the camcorder's display. ➜ Check if your camcorder is correctly connected to the computer with an DV cable. ➜ Windows Messenger may not be - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 53
➜ Check 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 [ - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 54
recording to a tape (e.g. the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TAPE). ➜ Check the position of the microphone volume lever. Move the lever to the right until the volume indicator on the right operates. ➜ If you are using a Canon camcorder, click [Stop Camera] and check whether [Canon DV Device] is selected - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 55
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 a recordable tape is inserted, the camcorder automatically turns off after a certain time to protect the tape and video heads - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 56
be active. In such case, deactivate the firewall function of the software. For details, 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 - Canon Optura 200MC | DV Network Software Ver.1 Software Instruction Manual - Page 57
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