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- Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 1
Digital Video Software Instruction Manual E Version 24 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 2
] Window 17 [Sharpness] Window 18 [Trim Image] Window 18 [Insert Text] Window 19 Installing the Digital Video Software 20 Before Downloading Still Images 25 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 25 Downloading Still Images (ZoomBrowser EX 27 Starting CameraWindow 28 Using the Computer to - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 3
Adding Sample Images to the Memory Card 77 Using Various Functions 80 Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages 80 Running a Slide Show 83 E Adding Sound to a Still Image 85 Reviewing and Changing the Owner Name of the Camcorder 86 Uninstalling the Software 88 Uninstalling ZoomBrowser EX 88 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 4
accessories to download recorded still images from a memory card to your computer. • IFC-300PCU USB Cable • DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK The explanations in this manual use mainly Windows XP screen shots. The steps and windows may vary depending on your computer and the version of software - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 5
Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more • Canon DV TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more • Canon DV WIA Driver: 25 MB or more Display: 1024 × 768 pixels or better/High CD-ROM drive is required to install the software. In this Instruction Manual, product names are abbreviated as follows: Microsoft - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 6
still images from a memory card to a computer. Users of Windows XP do not need to install this driver software. An OS standard driver will be installed automatically. • Windows 98/Windows 2000: Canon DV TWAIN Driver • Windows Me: Canon DV WIA Driver This instruction manual explains how to install - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 7
for launching the software. The Remote capture function is not supported by the camcorder. [Acquire Images] Tab This tab is used for downloading still images recorded on the memory card by connecting a camcorder or a card reader/writer to the computer. Camera Control window Selects a function - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 8
Recorded on the Memory Card ( 39). Camera Control window Prints all still images in the card one image per page. Prints all still images in the card as an index page (rows of images with file names and image information). Prints according to the DPOF print settings set by the camcorder to the still - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 9
you can specify ( 86) and uploading the still images to the card. My Camera function is not supported by the camcorder. E Camera Control window Enter or change the name of the camcorder's owner. Uploading the images from the computer Selecting [Manage My Camera] from the [Edit] menu displays - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 10
will not be displayed when using a card reader/writer.) 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 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 11
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 E Windows [start] menu and select [All Programs] [Canon Utilities - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 12
Folders] 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 [All Folders] tab is selected: Select a folder and click [Add to Favorites]. When the [Favorite Folders] tab is selected - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 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. E [Scroll Mode]: Thumbnails of the images are displayed next to the folder name. Clicking a folder displays enlarged images. Selecting [Preferences] from - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 14
6 Application Tool Bar 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 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 15
inserting texts or registering external image editing applications. 6 Auto Focus Frame This function cannot be used for the images recorded by the camcorder. 7 Shooting Information The shooting information of the image will be displayed. 8 Show Allows you to display multiple images at the same - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 16
the [Edit] menu or the icon allows you to correct the red eye effect on a still image in the [Red Eye Correction] window. 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 left-click - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 17
[Auto Adjustment] Window Selecting [Auto Adjustment] from the [Edit] menu, or clicking the icon and selecting [Auto Adjustment] allows you to automatically correct the color balance of the still image. E [Color/Brightness Adjustment] Window Selecting [Color/Brightness Adjustment] from the [ - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 18
[Sharpness] Window Selecting [Sharpness] from the [Edit] menu, or clicking the icon and selecting [Sharpness] allows you to emphasize and clarify the outlines of people and objects. [Trim Image] Window Selecting [Trim] from the [Edit] menu or the icon allows you to crop a still image. - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 19
[Insert Text] Window Selecting [Insert Text] from the [Edit] menu, or clicking the [Insert Text] allows you to write text on still images. icon, and select E These image correction tools can be selected by clicking [Edit] [Edit Image] in Task Area of the Main Window. Windows Windows 19 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 20
Installing the Digital Video Software Be sure to install the Digital Video Software before connecting the camcorder to the computer. Users of Windows 2000 or Windows XP must first log in as an Administrator to install programs. Windows XP Users: Your digital video camcorder is equipped with the - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 21
5 Click Digital Video Software [Easy Installation]. To select the installing software, click [Custom Installation]. Installer Panel E 6 If other software is running, close all programs and click [OK]. Windows Installing the Digital Video Software 21 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 22
[Easy Installation], EOS Utility (a software for downloading still images from the Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras) will be installed. This software is used only for compatible Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras, and the camcorder does not support this software. 22 Installing the Digital Video Software - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 23
8 Read the license agreement and click [Yes] to accept the terms and to start installation. E 9 Click [OK]. Windows Installing the Digital Video Software 23 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 24
point, the files for the TWAIN Driver or WIA Driver have only been copied to your computer. To download images via USB connection, finish installing the TWAIN Driver or the WIA Driver. For details, see step 4 ( 25) in Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer. 24 Installing the Digital Video Software - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 25
USB ports. See your camcorder instruction manual for connecting instructions. 1 Insert a memory card containing images into the camcorder. 2 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder. 3 Turn the POWER switch to PLAY and move the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD. Wait until the card access indicator stops - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 26
• For instructions on how to start ZoomBrowser EX and download images to the computer, see Downloading Still Images (ZoomBrowser EX) ( 27). USB Terminal on the Camcorder USB Cable Camcorder End Computer End USB Port on the Computer 26 Before Downloading Still Images - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 27
click [Retry]. You cannot connect the camcorder to a computer if the memory card contains more than 1800 images. In this case, use a card reader/writer to download images. - For instructions on how to connect a card reader/writer, see Using a Card Reader/Writer ( 36). Windows Downloading Still - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 28
computer, you can start the CameraWindow and display the 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. 28 Downloading Still Images (ZoomBrowser EX) - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 29
E 1 Click [Starts to download images] in the Camera Control window. • For instructions on how to set the Auto-download settings, see AutoDownloading Settings ( 30). • Click [Finish] to close the Camera Control window after downloading images. Windows Downloading Still Images (ZoomBrowser EX - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 30
-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 VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 31
3 Select the image type to be downloaded and click [Next]. E Place a check mark here if you wish the original image in the camcorder to be deleted after downloading. 4 Specify the destination folder settings and click [Next]. Destination Folder Click this button to specify the destination folder. - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 32
5 Specify a process to perform after the image is downloaded. Below window 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]. 32 Downloading - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 33
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. Windows Downloading Still - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 34
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 VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 35
[Specify Folder] Tab Specify the settings of the folder and subfolder. E [Specify File Name] Tab Specify the file name at which to save the images. Windows Downloading Still Images (ZoomBrowser EX) 35 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 36
to its manual. If your card reader/writer does not support miniSD cards, please purchase an appropriate adapter for the card. 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 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 37
to Download Still Images (Direct Transfer Function) If your camcorder supports the Direct Transfer Function, you can use the camcorder to download images. E Setting the Direct Transfer Download Destination Folder 1 In the Camera Control window, click the [Acquire Images] tab and click - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 38
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 Camera Control window appears when you connect the camcorder to the computer. 2 Press the button on the camcorder. 38 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 39
of the still images recorded on a memory card in the connected camcorder or in a card reader/writer will be displayed, and you can select images you wish to print. 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer. ( 25) 2 Click the [Print] tab in the Camera Control window. Windows Printing Still Images - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 40
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. 40 Printing Still Images - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 41
When you have selected [Print 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). E Windows Sets the auto trim (crops image edges according to the page proportions) or - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 42
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]: ( 41) will be displayed. 42 Printing Still Images - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 43
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 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 44
names and image information. You can select the program to use for printing by clicking [Print] in the Main Window and selecting [Print Using Other Software]. [One Photo per Page Print] 1 Click [Print] in the Main Window and click [One Photo per Page Print]. 2 Select still images you wish to print - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 45
3 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. Sets the paper size and orientation. Rotates still images. Selects the printer. Click this to use the trimming function E (crops a portion of the still image). Windows Click this button to switch between still images if multiple images are - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 46
[Index Print] 1 Click [Print] in the Main Window and click [Index Print]. 2 Select the still images you wish to print and click [Printer and Layout Settings]. 46 Printing Still Images - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 47
3 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. Sets the paper size and orientation. Rotates still images. Selects the printer. Click this to use the trimming function E (crops a portion of the still image). Windows Click these buttons to switch between pages. Sets the print settings for - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 48
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 VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 49
Classifying the Images This task allows you to classify selected images according to the shooting date. 1 Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window. E 2 Click [Classify into Folder]. 3 Select the images you wish to classify and click [Specify Classification Settings]. Windows Organizing - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 50
4 Specify the folder structure and the saving folder and click [Finish]. The selected images are classified into the specified folder. 50 Organizing Images - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 51
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. E 2 Click [Rename Multiple Files]. 3 Select the images you wish to rename and click [Specify Rename Settings]. Windows - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 52
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 VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 53
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. E You can also search for images by clicking [Search] on Application Tool Bar. Please skip forward to step 3. 2 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 54
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. 54 Organizing - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 55
• The images of the search result are displayed in the [Search Results] folder. You can print or copy these images to another folder. E 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 VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 56
not using Windows XP, QuickTime 6.5 or higher is required to edit movies. If it is not already installed on your computer, install it from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. Place the disk in the CD-ROM drive and click QuickTime 6.5 [Install] in the installer panel. If you have an AVI file in - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 57
3 Select images and click [Arrange]. You can select multiple images or a folder to include all images in that folder. E 4 Arrange images and click [Apply Effect]. To change the order of images, select an image in the Storyboard Area and click [Move Left] or [Move Right]. Windows Plays back the - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 58
] window. You can set the filter effect type, the start and end point, and preview the effect. - [Magnify Section]: Allows you to view a part of the image in enlarged size. - [Transition Effect]: Opens the [Transition Effect Settings] window. You can set the transition effect type and display time - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 59
7 Click [Save]. Movies are saved in DCF type files with Motion JPEG/AVI compression. E Select this to save as Motion JPEG compressed AVI. Selecting [Specify a save image type] and clicking [Advanced Settings] allows you to set [Image Size], [Frame Rate] or [Audio] settings of the movie. 8 Click [ - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 60
) icon. If you are not using Windows XP and QuickTime 6.5 or higher is not already installed on your computer, install QuickTime 6.5 from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. Do not double-click a movie file (.AVI extension) in Windows Explorer. That will start Windows Media Player, which may not - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 61
Viewer] window is displayed, and the movie will be played back. You can control (Play back/Stop/FF/RW) the movie being played back with the buttons can save the displayed scene as a still image. Windows You can play movies and control the sound volume. Creating a Movie from the Still Images 61 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 62
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 VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 63
3 Select images and click [Specify Export Settings]. E 4 Specify the export settings and click [Finish]. The window varies depending on the selected export type in step2. When you have selected [Export Still Images]: You can convert still images to another file type, resize and save them as new - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 64
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. 64 Exporting Images - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 65
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. E Windows Exporting Images 65 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 66
using Windows XP, QuickTime 6.5 or higher is required to export movies. If it is not already installed on your computer, install it from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. Place the disk in the CD-ROM drive and click QuickTime 6.5 [Install] in the installer panel. 1 Click [Export] in the Main Window - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 67
save image type]. You can select multiple images or a folder to include all images in that folder. Still images cannot be selected. For instructions on how to export still images, see Exporting Images ( 62). E 4 Select a file type and click [Set the save image type]. Windows Exporting Images - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 68
5 Specify the export settings and click [Specify name of file to be saved]. 6 Specify the file name and click [Start export]. In each case, specify the destination folder and file name of the movie to be exported. 7 Click [OK]. The Main Window appears. Destination Folder 68 Exporting Images - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 69
Extracting Still Images from Movies (Windows XP Only) You can extract still images from movies and save them as image files. 1 Click [Export] in the Main Window. E 2 Click [Extract frames from a movie]. Windows 3 Select the movie from which you wish to extract still images and click [Set - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 70
4 Select the still images extraction method and click [Preview image]. • [Extract all frames]: Extracts all frames in the movie as still images. • [Specify an interval and extract frames]: Extracts frames as still images from a specified frame range or time interval. • [Specify the number of copies - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 71
checkmarks) and click [Set up save]. If you selected [Extract a specified image] in the previous window, the movie will be displayed in the upper part of the window. Display the images you want and click [Add]. E : Changes the thumbnail size. : Rotates all still images. : Clears or adds check - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 72
Saving on CD-R/RW Disks (Windows XP Only) You can copy and save images to CD-R or CD-RW disks. 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 disk in the computer's CD-R/RW - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 73
4 Click [Backup to CD]. E 5 Select the folders or images you wish to save and click [Specify Backup Settings]. Windows Exporting Images 73 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 74
6 Set the backup settings and click [Start Backup]. The disk will be ejected from the drive when copying is complete. You can add images to a CD-R/RW disk that already contains images. 74 Exporting Images - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 75
E When using this function, you cannot add the still images to a memory card using a card reader/writer. Please insert the card to the camcorder to add images. Adding Still Images to the Memory Card 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 25). 2 Click [Acquire & Camera Settings] in the Main - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 76
4 Click the [Set to Camera] tab and click [Uploads images to the camera]. 5 Select the still images you wish to save and click [Open]. 6 Select the image size and click [Add]. When you upload images edited with another application, images properties may be lost. 76 Exporting Images - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 77
Adding Sample Images to the Memory Card If your camcorder supports the Card Mix function, you can save sample images for CARD LUMINANCE. The sample images are provided on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. The sample images provided on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION E DISK are intended only - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 78
5 Click [Uploads images to the camera]. 6 In [Look in:], select the CD-ROM icon, and double-click [DVC CARD IMAGE]. 7 Select the sample images you wish to save and click [Open]. 78 Exporting Images - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 79
8 In the Add image window, click [Add]. The sample images are saved in the memory card. E Windows Exporting Images 79 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 80
You can attach selected still images to an E-mail message. To use this function, the e-mail software must be enabled as MAPI client. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the e-mail software. 1 Click [Internet] in the Main Window. 2 Click [Email Images]. 80 Using Various Functions - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 81
3 Select the still images you wish to send and click [Change Image Size]. E 4 Select image size and quality, and click [Send or Save]. If you wish to send the still image without changes, select [Send images unchanged]. Normally select [Resize and compress images into JPEG type]. - [Long side/Short - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 82
selected still images appear as an attachment in the message window. Input address, subject and your comments and send the message. E-mail software not supporting MAPI does not start automatically. In this case, select [Save the images in a folder...]. • If you select [Save the images in a folder - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 83
Running a Slide Show You can view selected still images in a slide show. 1 Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window. E You can also view a slide show by clicking [Slide Show] on Application Tool Bar. Please skip forward to step 4. 2 Click [View as a Slide Show]. 3 Select the images and click - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 84
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 to stop the slide show after the last image or - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 85
file needs to be in WAVE type (extension ".wav") or in MIDI type (extension ".mid" or ".midi"). • The sound cannot be played back on the camcorder. E 1 In the Main Window, select an image and select [Add/ Remove Sound] from the [Edit] menu. Windows 2 Click [Add]. 3 Select the sound file and - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 86
Reviewing and Changing the Owner Name of the Camcorder You can change and confirm the owner name of the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 25). 2 Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. 3 Click the [Set to Camera] tab and click [Confirms/changes camera settings]. 86 Using - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 87
4 Enter the camcorder's owner name and click [OK]. E Input a camcorder owner name here (up to 31 characters). Windows Using Various Functions 87 - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 88
Uninstall all programs in [Canon Utilities] when you have uninstalled ZoomBrowser EX. RAW Image Task is used with Canon digital camera. The camcorder does not support the program, but you can uninstall the program in the same way as uninstalling the ZoomBrowser EX. 88 Uninstalling the Software - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 89
from the computer. 4. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [DV TWAIN Driver x.x] and [TWAIN Driver Uninstall]. A version number appears in place of "x.x". Windows Me: 1. Delete the camcorder icon from the [Scanners and Cameras] folder. 2. Click [OK] to close the - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 90
problems, detach the USB cable from the camcorder and computer and terminate the connection. Restart the computer and then reconnect the camcorder. Î TWAIN Driver or WIA Driver is not installed properly. First uninstall the TWAIN/WIA Driver, then reinstall the driver from the DIGITAL VIDEO - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 91
the [Control Panel] or [Printers and Other Hardware]. - If [Canon Camera] or your camcorder model name does not appear in the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] or [Scanners and Cameras]. - If you connected the camcorder to the computer via the USB cable before installing the Digital Video Software - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 92
menu and select [Settings] and [Control Panel]. 2 Double-click the [System] icon. 3 Click the [Hardware] tab. 4 Click the [Device Manager] button. 5 If [Canon Camera] or your camcorder model name appears under the [Other for known file types] is selected, remove its check mark. 92 Troubleshooting - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 93
7 Look for the file for Canon digital camcorders starting with [Oem*]. • A one that contains "*** Canon Camera Driver Setup File***" in its 2 or 3 (This manual explains version 5.x) Titles and Files\ Canon\ZoomBrowser EX Program Files\Canon\ ZoomBrowser EX Program Files\ Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\ - Canon VIXIA HV20 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.24 Instruction Manual - Page 94
Inc. Tel (Canada): 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) ASIA Canon Hongkong Co., Ltd. 19/F., The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong Phone: 852-2170-2828 Fax: 852-2723-9684 The information on this manual is verified as of January 1st, 2007. DIE-275W © CANON INC. 2007
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