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Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Version 33 English - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - 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 the Selected Still Images from the CameraWindow 30 Using the Camcorder to Download Still Images (Direct Transfer Function) ........ 32 - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 3
to the camcorder 60 Using Various Functions 62 Attaching Images to E-mail Messages 62 Running a Slide Show 64 Adding Sound to a Still Image 65 Reviewing and Changing the Owner Name of the Camcorder 66 Uninstalling the Software 67 Uninstalling ImageBrowser 67 Troubleshooting ...68 Macintosh - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 4
every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 5
that come with above OS preinstalled PowerPC G4/G5, or Intel processor Mac OS X v10.5 Mac OS X v10.4 512MB or more 256MB or more USB Canon Utilities - ImageBrowser 300 MB or more 1024 u 768 pixels/32,000 colors or better Proper operation is not guaranteed on any particular system, even if - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 6
them to the computer This instruction 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 - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 7
software. The Remote capture function is not supported by the camcorder. Click the [CameraWindow] icon in Canon Utilities] folder on the drive where the program was installed, followed by the [CameraWindow] folder and the [CameraWindow] icon. [Acquire Images] Tab After you connect the camcorder - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 8
without Downloading Them ( 38). Camera Control window Prints all still images, one image per page. Displays a list of the still images in the camcorder (built-in hard disk/memory or memory card), allowing you to select which ones to print. Prints according to the DPOF print settings set by the - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 9
] Tab This tab is used for confirming and changing the owner's name of the camcorder you can specify ( 66) and uploading the still images to the camcorder. My Camera function is not supported by the camcorder. Camera Control window Uploading the images from the computer. Enter or change the name - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 10
. Changes the size of the thumbnail. 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 VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 11
If the ImageBrowser icon is not in the Dock, double-click the [Canon Utilities] folder on the drive on which the program was installed, followed hides the folder contents. To register a folder as Favorites, follow the instructions below. When you have selected the [Favorite Folders] tab: Click [Add - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 12
3 View Mode You can select a view mode of images in the Browser Area. [Preview Mode]: The thumbnails are displayed at the bottom of the Browser Area, and the Information Panel is displayed in the upper part. Preview Image Selected Thumbnail Information Panel [List Mode]: The images are displayed - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 13
[File Information] When the view mode is set to [List Mode], select [Get Info] from the [File] menu to display the following window. You can rename files. Hides the information display at the right. Input a comment. Shooting information Sets a star rating. Macintosh You can switch and view the - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 14
to Trash Opens CameraWindow. Displays a selected image in the [Image Viewer] window. Displays still images in a slide show. Use this to connect to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. After you download still images to a computer, use this to print them or to attach them to e-mail messages. Deletes the selected - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 15
. To return to Browser Window, click the full screen sized image or press any key. Prints the selected still image. Refer to [Photo Print] ( 43). The shooting information of the image will be displayed. [Show AF Frame] cannot be used for the images recorded by the camcorder. Windows 15 Macintosh - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 16
[Trim Image] Window Select [Trim Image] from the icon located at the bottom of the [Image Viewer] window. Specify the area in the still image to crop and click [Trim Image] to trim the image. [Color/Brightness Adjustment] Window Select [Color/Brightness Adjustment] from the icon located - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 17
[Red Eye Correction] Window Select [Red Eye Correction] from the icon located at the bottom of the [Image Viewer] window. Use this to correct still images in which people's eyes appear red. [Insert Text] Window Select [Insert Text] from the icon located at the bottom of the [Image Viewer] - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 18
[Level Adjustment] Window Select [Level Adjustment] from the icon located at the bottom of the [Image Viewer] window. Use this to adjust the levels in a still image to change its appearance. [Tone Curve Adjustment] Window Select [Tone Curve Adjustment] from the icon located at the bottom - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 19
[Sharpness] Window Select [Sharpness] from the icon located at the bottom of the [Image Viewer] window. Use this to emphasize and clarify the outlines of people and objects. [Auto Adjustment] Window Select [Auto Adjustment] from the icon located at the bottom of the [Image Viewer] window. - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 20
camcorder to the computer with the USB cable for the first time, you must install the Digital Video Software. Your digital video camcorder camcorder camcorder, until you can download still images. Still images protected on the camcorder the camcorder and check that the camcorder is not connected to - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 21
5 Click [Install] under Digital Video Software. Installer Panel 6 Select an installation type and click [Next]. Macintosh 7 Read the license agreement and click [Agree] to accept the terms. If you selected [Custom Installation] in step 6, the [Selecting Items to be Installed] window will appear. - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 22
8 Review the installation settings and click [Next]. 9 When the "Installation has finished." message appears, click [Finish]. drive. When installation is complete, remove the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk before you connect the camcorder to the computer. 22 Installing the Digital Video Software - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 23
, 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 still images index screen, select which still images to play back (built-in hard disk/memory or memory card). • In - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 24
1 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder. 2 If downloading images from a memory card, insert the memory card into the camcorder. 3 Set the camcorder to still image playback mode. Wait until the ACCESS indicator stops flashing. 4 Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer's USB - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 25
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 the images to the computer. Observe the following precautions when the camcorder's access indicator is flashing. Failure to - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 26
desktop). • If you do not wish the Camera Control window to open automatically when you connect the camcorder, click the [File] menu and clear the check mark from the [Displays this screen when the camera is connected]. 2 Click [Starts to download images]. Click [Exit] to close the Camera Control - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 27
Applying Auto-downloading Settings This task allows you to apply auto-downloading settings. You can specify the types of still images 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 - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 28
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 browse where you want to save the images. Select to - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 29
by clicking [Select]). Select a process to perform after the image is downloaded, and click [OK]. 6 Click [Finish]. Placing a check mark here makes images in the camcorder to be automatically downloaded when the camcorder is connected. Downloading Still Images 29 Macintosh - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 30
Downloading the Selected Still Images from the CameraWindow 1 Click [Lets you select and download images]. 2 Select images you wish to download and click [Download Images]. • Clicking on 2 images while holding down the [option] + [shift] key selects also all images between the 2 images. • Clicking - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 31
3 Confirm the settings and click [Start Download]. • ImageBrowser starts, and Browser Window appears. Settings for the folder and the subfolder for downloaded images Settings for the file prefix and the consecutive numbers • To make changes, click [Change Settings]. [Specify Folder] Tab Specify the - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 32
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 Click the [Acquire Images] tab and click [Preferences]. Click [Exit] to close - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 33
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. Macintosh - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 34
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 card containing images recorded with the camcorder into the card reader/writer - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 35
Auto-downloading 1 Click [Download Images]. Click [Exit] to close the window after downloading images. Applying Auto-downloading Settings This task allows you to apply auto-downloading settings. You can specify the types of still images and the destination folder. 1 Click [Preferences]. - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 36
2 Configure the settings and click [OK]. Downloading the Selected Still Images from the ImageBrowser 1 Click [Lets you select and download images]. 36 Downloading Still Images - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 37
2 Select images you wish to download and click [Download Images]. • Clicking on 2 images while holding down the [option] + [shift] key selects also all images between the 2 images. • Clicking on different images while holding down the [shift] key selects multiple images. A blue frame appears around - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 38
(rows of images with file names and image information). • [Print according to DPOF settings] - Prints according to the DPOF print settings set by the camcorder. • [Select image and print] - A list of the still images will be displayed, and you can select the images you wish to print. 1 Connect the - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 39
3 Click on 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. Macintosh Printing Still Images 39 - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 40
When you have selected [Print All Photos]: Selects the printer. Sets the paper size settings. 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. 40 - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 41
you have selected [Print according to DPOF settings]: • The selected still images will be printed according to the number of copies set with the camcorder. The same window described in the previous section When you have selected [Print All Photos]: ( 40) will be displayed. Printing Still Images 41 - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 42
When you have selected [Select image and print]: • If you selected [Select 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 VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 43
Printing Still Images Already Downloaded to the Computer You can select one of the following 3 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. • [ - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 44
2 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. Selects the printer. Sets the paper settings. 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. 44 - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 45
3 When the print window opens, click [Print]. 4 When the printing finishes, click to close the window. [Index Print] 1 Select still images you wish to print and click [Print & Email] [Index Print] from the displayed menu. Macintosh Printing Still Images 45 - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 46
2 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. Sets the paper size and orientation. Selects the printer. Click these buttons to switch between pages. Sets the print settings for shooting information, comments, headers, footers and page numbers. Click this to use the trimming function (crops a - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 47
[Layout Print] • You can select one of the following 3 layout print methods. - [Custom layout printing]: Allows you to specify the size and location of the still images freely. - [Fixed photo size printing]: Allows you to specify the size of the all still images. - [Tiled photo printing]: Allows - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 48
2 Select a print style from the pull-down menu and click [Print] after specifying the print settings. 3 When the print window opens, click [Print]. 4 When the printing finishes, click to close the window. 48 Printing Still Images - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 49
Organizing Images Applying Star Rating • 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 default setting of the star rating is - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 50
Specifying the Keywords You can use keywords when searching for images. 1 Select an image to which you wish to apply the keyword. 2 Select [Keyword] [Settings] from the [Edit] menu. 3 Place a check mark next to the keyword you wish to apply and click [OK]. You can add and delete keywords, or - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 51
Classifying the Images This task allows you to sort images into a folder according to the shooting date or star rating. Sort by the Shooting Date 1 Select the images you wish to classify and select [Organize Image] [Sort Images] from the [File] menu. 2 Select [The files will be separated into - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 52
3 Specify the sort settings and click [OK]. The selected images are classified into the specific folder. Sort by the Star Rating 1 Select the images you wish to classify and select [Organize Image] [Sort Images] from the [File] menu. 52 Organizing Images - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 53
2 Select [The files will be organized by Star Rating.] and click [Next]. 3 Specify the sort settings and click [OK]. Macintosh Organizing Images 53 - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 54
Renaming Multiple Files This task allows you to rename multiple files at the same time, or to rename and copy multiple files. 1 Select the images you wish to rename and select [Organize Image] [Rename] from the [File] menu. 2 Specify the settings and click [OK]. The images are renamed according to - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 55
Searching for Images This task allows you to search for images by star rating, modification date, shooting date, comment or keywords. 1 Select a folder in the explorer view. 2 Select [Search] from the [File] menu. 3 Specify the search conditions and click [Search Now]. • The search results are - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 56
4 Click [Finish]. • To change the search parameters and perform another search, click [Back] and repeat steps 3-4. • The images of the search result are displayed in the [Search Results] folder. You can print or copy these images to another folder. Explorer View The searched images will remain in - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 57
of the still image to a text file or copying the still images with new names. Furthermore, you can export still images for use as a screen saver or a wallpaper. 1 Select an image you wish to export and [Export Image] from the [File] menu. 2 Select exporting type and click [Next]. Macintosh - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 58
3 Specify the export settings and click [Finish]. The window varies depending on the selected export type in step 2. When you have selected [Edit and Save Image]: You can convert still images to another file type, resize and save them as new files. You can select the file type from BMP, PICT, JPEG - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 59
When you have selected [Export as a Screensaver]: You can export and save the image as a screen saver. When you have selected [Export an Image as Wallpaper]: You can export and save the image as a desktop wallpaper. This task cannot be performed - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 60
You can copy still images saved on the computer to the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 23). 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 to Camera] tab in the Camera Control - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 61
4 In the Add image window, select the image size and click [Add]. • The selected images will be recorded to the memory card. • When recording is complete, the images will appear in the CameraWindow. Macintosh Exporting Images 61 - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 62
Using Various Functions Attaching Images to E-mail Messages You can attach selected images to an e-mail message. If necessary, you can make the image file size smaller. 1 Select the images you wish to send in the Browser Area. 2 From the [Internet] menu, select [Create Image for Email]. 3 Specify - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 63
• If you select [Using custom settings.], change the settings in [Custom Settings] and click [OK]. • The image will be saved to the [Email Images] folder in the explorer view section. Explorer View Note that some e-mail software may not start automatically. For details, refer to the Help menu of - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 64
Play Interval] (from 1 to 30 seconds). • [Control with Mouse or Keypad]: Advances the slide show manually with the mouse or keyboard. • [Repeat Continuously]: Runs the slide show in a loop. • [ the [View] menu. Click on the lower right of the screen to end the slide show. 64 Using Various Functions - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 65
need to connect peripherals such as microphones. Check if your computer settings allow recording. • The sound cannot be played back on the camcorder. 1 In the Browser Area, select a still image and select [Sound] [Record] from the [File] menu. The recording window appears. Macintosh 2 Click and - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 66
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 ( 23). 2 Click the [Set to Camera] tab and click [Confirms/changes camera settings] in the Camera Control window. 3 Enter the camcorder's owner - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 67
Uninstalling the Software Uninstall the software when you wish to delete it from your computer or when reinstallation is required to fix corrupted files. Uninstalling ImageBrowser Move the program's folder and subfolders into the Trash to uninstall programs such as ImageBrowser. If the program - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 68
Troubleshooting Connection Camcorder is not recognized when connected to the computer. Î There is no memory card in the camcorder. Insert a memory card into the camcorder. Î The camcorder is not set to the correct mode. Set the camcorder to still image playback mode. Î Camcorder is not correctly - Canon VIXIA HF21 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version33 Instruction Manu - Page 69
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