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- Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 1
and to record on the tape in the camcorder and onto the computer's hard disk by connecting the camcorder using an IEEE1394 (DV) cable. You can adjust and save the Custom Preset settings of the camcorder and analyze a shooting image using a waveform monitor and a vector scope to compose the image - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 2
Panel 2-1 Menu Bar ...2-1 Camcorder Status 2-2 Toolbar...2-2 Workspace 2-3 Camcorder Screen 2-3 [Option settings] and [Performance check] Video Folder and Recording Settings 3-1 [General] Tab ...3-1 [DV Rec] Tab ...3-2 [HDV Rec] Tab...3-2 [Performance check 3-3 Camera and Picture Control [Rec - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 3
reserved. Canon camcorder compatible with CONSOLE Following camcorder can be used with CONSOLE. XL2* XL H1 *Unable to use some functions Required Accessories Canon digital camcorder compatible with CONSOLE IEEE1394 (DV) Cable Check the manual of your computer for which type of cable to use - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 4
use this mode when you connect the camcorder to the computer. Camcorder XL H1 XL2 Mode EXT.CONT. Camera EXT.CONT. Camera Custom Preset Settings × Saving the Custom Preset on the camcorder × × Saving the Custom Preset on the memory card × × × Saving the Custom Preset - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 5
, Activation) Installing the Software and the Designated Drivers 1-1 Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1-2 Connecting the Camcorder ...1-3 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1-3 Launching CONSOLE ...1-4 Changing the Software Event Setting ...1-4 Starting the Application - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 6
1-1 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and the Designated Drivers 4 Do not connect the camcorder to the computer when installing the software. You need to log in as an administrator before installing the software. Close all programs that are - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 7
-WIA Driver The AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver is used for downloading and uploading the Custom Preset file (Camcorder settings) from and to the camcorder. When installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver, you need to connect the camcorder to the computer. Refer to Connecting the - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 8
to the computer manual for the location of the computer's IEEE1394 (DV) port. HDV/DV terminal on the camcorder DV cable IEEE1394 port on the computer • When the camcorder is correctly connected to the computer, depending on the camcorder mode, (Camcorder icon) and (Camera icon) appear under - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 9
using CONSOLE, you need to deactivate the Windows program that automatically prompts you to choose an application when you connect the camcorder to the computer (set to "Take no action"). 1 Set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. or Camera mode. ( 1-3) 2 Right-click on [Canon Camera - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 10
save or load Custom Preset files. Purchasing the License Key For details about purchasing and receiving the license key, please visit the Canon's download site. 1 Set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. or Camera mode and connect the camcorder to the computer. ( 1-3) 2 Start CONSOLE - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 11
Chapter 2 CONSOLE Windows Main Panel ...2-1 Menu Bar...2-1 Camcorder Status ...2-2 Toolbar ...2-2 Workspace...2-3 Camcorder Screen ...2-3 - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 12
. For details, refer to Camcorder Status ( 2-2). 4 Software Status Displays the status of the software. 4 5 [Rec Panel] Displays [Rec Viewer] ( 4-1), [Focus Assist] ( 4-6), [Camera Control] ( 4-6), a Waveform Vector Monitor ( 4-10) and [Custom 6 Toolbar Preset] ( 4-11). For details, refer - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 13
. Camcorder Status This status shows the name of the camcorder connected and status of the tape. Icon No tape in the camcorder Status the [Camera Control] window. 3 Displays/Hides the waveform vector monitor. 4 Displays/Hides the [Focus Assist] window. 5 Displays/Hides the [Custom Preset] - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 14
CONSOLE Status Recording Data dropping occurred ( 5-5). Cannot record ( Tr-2). Check the setting of the video folder. If [ ] is not displayed, activate the DV CONTROL function of the camcorder. When the hard disk does not allow recording (e.g. hard disk space is running out), recording - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 15
Chapter 3 [Option settings] and [Performance check] Video Folder and Recording Settings...3-1 [General] Tab...3-1 [DV Rec] Tab ...3-2 [HDV Rec] Tab ...3-2 [Performance check] ...3-3 - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 16
shown under [Video folder]. You can name the folder after the date by selecting [Use recording date] video recording. A sequence number (up to 9999999) will be allocated after the specified prefix (e.g."CNSL0001.avi"). 3 • Place a check mark to record the Custom Preset settings of the camcorder - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 17
]. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the software. 2 Select the [Preview resolution] of the HDV standard data. The size of the File Name_sub.WAV". When using the editing software, load all the sound files. The recorded [MPEG2ES] picture cannot be output to the camcorder. When [All - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 18
Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-3 [Option settings] and [Performance check] [Performance check] You can check whether the selected video folder can be used for saving the recordings before you - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 19
CONSOLE executes the performance check, the recording data type used for writing (DV or HDV) will be according to the recording settings in the [DV Rec] tab. - When receiving the DV standard data from the camcorder while [Frame] is selected in the [DV Rec] tab, the writing test of the performance - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 20
Zebra Pattern ...4-5 [Focus Assist] ...4-6 [Camera Control] ...4-6 [Control] Tab...4-7 [Information] Tab ...4-9 Waveform Vector Monitor ...4-10 [Custom Preset]...4-11 Importing the Custom Preset ...4-12 Exporting the Custom Preset ...4-13 Preset Variation...4-14 Resetting the Custom Preset ...4-14 - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 21
4-1 Camera and Picture Control Using the Recording tool to adjust the picture settings of the camcorder to create the recording mode is set to HDV, the computer takes a few seconds to display the camcorder picture in the [Rec Viewer HDV data, the percentage will be based on 1920 x 1080 resolution. - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 22
Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 4-2 Camera and Picture Control Overlaying Marker You can display the overlaying marker in the preview. The safety zone (90% and 80% of the preview image size), a - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 23
and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 4-3 Camera and Picture Control Adding a New Marker 1 Click [Add]. 4 Select the [Aspect ratio] and click [Add]. 2 Select the marker group. • If the new marker does not - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 24
and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 4-4 Camera and Picture Control Editing the Marker 1 Select a marker by placing a check mark and click the selected marker name. The marker is displayed in the marker - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 25
horizontally and [Right] or [Left] splits the picture vertically. 2 Selects the reference picture to be displayed. [Camera]: Displays a still image captured from the camcorder picture. [Play Viewer]: Displays the picture that appears in the [Play Viewer] ( 6-1). [Still Image File]: Displays - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 26
of the picture while the reduced size [Rec Viewer] is being used. [Camera Control] This window enables you to control the hard disk recording and set the camcorder settings. 1 2 1 3 2 1 Focus Preview Displays a part of the camcorder picture as in its original size. The mouse cursor will - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 27
depending on the camcorder you are connecting. The screen shots below will be displayed when connecting XL H1. 12 3 8 1 6 5 4 1 Auto Automated adjustment of the white balance. 7 2 2 Preset 1-2 / Adjust the white balance to the preset setting. 3 3 4 4 5 Custom White Balance While - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 28
Camera and Picture Control 4 [ZOOM]/[FOCUS] You can control the zooming and focusing functions of the camcorder camcorder with the [] and [] keys on the keyboard after clicking the slider with mouse. When you are using a manual video lens and selecting [Manual DV. 7 Selects AE mode. - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 29
onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 4-9 Camera and Picture Control [Information] Tab This tab shows information of the hard disk recording. 1 Displays the recording file name, a recording mode, a file type and the video folder specified in the [Option] window ( 3-1). 2 Displays - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 30
and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files Camera and Picture Control 4-10 Waveform Vector Monitor This monitor shows a waveform and color information of the picture displayed in the [Rec Viewer]. 1 [Color Picker] The - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 31
When using XL H1, CONSOLE will reset the Custom Preset settings in the following cases. Save the Custom Preset file on the camcorder memory or memory card, and apply it to the camcorder. - Changing the camcorder mode from Camera mode to other mode - Disconnecting the IEEE 1394 (DV) cable - Changing - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 32
Recorded Files Camera and Picture Control 4-12 Importing the Custom Preset CONSOLE imports the Custom Preset file in the camcorder or the hard disk and applies to the camcorder. 1 Click . 2 Select a Custom Preset file. • When importing a Custom Preset file from the camcorder, select . • When - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 33
and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files Camera and Picture Control 4-13 Exporting the Custom Preset 2 You can save the current camcorder setting as a Custom Preset file. 1 Click . Select a destination to export the file. The information of the selected - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 34
. A still reference image. Tabs of different categories of the Custom Preset settings. When displaying the [Variation] window for the first time in DV and HDV mode, the color bars will be displayed on the camcorder screen. The images used for the candidate are not the same images. Each of the - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 35
Chapter 5 Recording onto the Hard Disk Recording a Movie File...5-2 By Operating the Camcorder ...5-2 By Operating CONSOLE...5-2 Cache Recording...5-3 Setting the Cache Time...5-3 Cache Recording ...5-3 Frame Recording...5-4 Setting the Frame Recording ...5-4 Frame Recording ...5-4 Data Dropping - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 36
Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 5-1 Recording onto the Hard Disk You can record video and audio from a connected camcorder on the hard disk of the computer by operating the camcorder while using the camcorder with file. Standard DV HDV File Type - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 37
1 Click in the [Camera Control] window. • Recording starts on both the tape in the camcorder and the hard disk. • When [Save custom preset file when recording start] is selected in the [General] tab setting, the Custom Preset file will be saved in the same folder as the video folder. The name - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 38
camcorder picture before recording. When you start recording, the last 10 seconds previous to the recording start are also recorded in the file. By using When recording in DV and [Recording mode] is set to [Frame], the cache recording function is disabled. When recording in HDV, the cache recording - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 39
same file. This function enables you to easily create a stop motion animation movie. When recording in HDV or setting the frame rate to 24F, the frame recording function cannot be used. [ ] will be displayed in the camcorder screen; however, the frame recording cannot be controlled from the - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 40
capacity of the computer is insufficient. • When the data dropping occurs, the number of data droppings occurred in a file will be displayed in the [Information] tab of the [Camera Control] window. When recording in DV, a number of dropped frames and when recording in HDV, a number of dropped - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 41
Chapter 6 Playback the Recorded Files [Play Viewer] ...6-1 Output to the Camcorder...6-2 Time Slider ...6-2 File Browser ...6-3 Copying from the Memory Card ...6-3 Waveform Vector Monitor ...6-3 - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 42
Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 6-1 Playback the Recorded Files You can playback or view the recorded pictures using ON/OFF the computer's audio monitor DV/HDV: 1/3, 1/2.5, 1/2, 1x, 2x, 4x 7 Output Displays the playback images on the camcorder - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 43
the computer You can change the playback position by dragging the slider with the mouse. to the monitor. 1 2 3 4 To output the playback pictures to the camcorder, you need to set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. When using XL H1: If you select the HDV mode, only video in HDV - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 44
image and the Custom Preset files from the memory card to the hard disk. When using XL2, you cannot use a memory card. When using XL H1, you need to set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if you are not using Canon camcorders to create the - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 45
Chapter 7 Uninstall Uninstalling the Software...7-1 Uninstalling the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 7-1 Uninstalling of the Drivers ...7-2 - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 46
in as an administrator before uninstalling the driver. 1 Turn the camcorder power on and set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. 2 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the IEEE1394 (DV) cable. If Scanner and Camera Wizard or Explorer is displayed, close the windows. 3 From the - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 47
click [Yes]. • [#(number)] may appear after [Canon Camera Storage Device], but that would not affect the problems uninstalling the driver, use the following procedures to remove it. Use the procedures below for the following circumstances too. - If you do not find the [Scanners and Cameras - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 48
category to the [Show hidden files and folders] option. 6 If [Canon Camera Storage Device] appears under the [Imaging devices] and/or [Other devices] categories, use the following procedures to delete it. 1) Right click on [Canon Camera Storage Device] and select [Uninstall] from the menu. • If - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 49
that are critical to the computer's operation. Be extremely careful not to delete the wrong files. If you delete the wrong file, you may be unable to restart Windows. • The Windows Notepad program will start and show the file contents. • When uninstalling the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 50
if your camcorder is supported by CONSOLE ( iii). ÎThe DV CONTROL function of the camcorder is set to [OFF]. Set the DV CONTROL function to [ON]. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder. ÎMore than one camcorder is connected to the computer's IEEE1394 (DV) terminal. Connect - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 51
Troubleshooting Recording will not start even when pressing the start/stop button on the camcorder. ÎThe start/stop button on the camcorder is locked. Unlock the button. ÎWhen using XL H1: If you connect 4 or more devices (including the connected computer and the XL H1 itself) by IEEE1394 or if the - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 52
[Camera Control] Start/Stop recording: [0] Finalize: [.] Displaying the [Control] tab: [*] Displaying the [Information] tab: [/] Switching the setting item Next: [], [Tab] Previous: [], [Shift] + [Tab] Up: [8] Down: [2] Right: [6] Left: [4] Setting the level:[], [] [Custom Preset] Switching - Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software v1.1 | Console Software Operation - Page 53
PUB.DIE-249 © CANON INC. 2005 The information on this manual is verified as of December 1st, 2005.
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CONSOLE Windows
[Option settings] and [Performance check]
Camera and Picture Control
Recording onto the Hard Disk
Playback the Recorded Files
Troubleshooting
Shortcut Keys
Installing the Software
Uninstalling the Software
English
CONSOLE is a software that enables you to adjust the settings of a camcorder from
a computer and to record on the tape in the camcorder and onto the computer’s
hard disk by connecting the camcorder using an IEEE1394 (DV) cable. You can
adjust and save the Custom Preset settings of the camcorder and analyze a
shooting image using a waveform monitor and a vector scope to compose the
image you want.
Image Control & Storage Software
Version 1
This software is for use with Windows
®
XP (Service Pack 2) only.