Digital Video Software Version 27 Instruction Manual English
Contents Read This First ........................................................................................................... 4 Checking Supplied Accessories ............................................................................ 4 System Requirements ............................................................................................... 5 What is Digital Video Software? ............................................................................... 6 Windows ............................
Macintosh Playing Back Movies............................................................................................ 59 Exporting Images ..................................................................................................... 60 Changing the File Type and Saving..................................................................... 60 Extracting Still Images from Movies (MovieFrame Task) ..................................... 63 Adding Still Images to the Memory Card in the Camcorder........
Read This First Disclaimer • While 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.
System Requirements OS: Computer Model: CPU: RAM: Interface: Free Hard Disk Space: Proper operation is not guaranteed on any particular system, even if it meets the requirements outlined above. ImageBrowser does not operate on disks initialized with the Unix File System (UFS). A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software. Macintosh Display: Mac OS X (version 10.3/10.
What is Digital Video Software? The following software will be installed by installing the Digital Video Software.
Windows CameraWindow CameraWindow is a program created to download still images from the memory card to the computer. Furthermore, you can print still images recorded on the memory card without having the images downloaded to the computer ( 36), and you can confirm and change the owner’s name of the camcorder you specify ( 72). Refer to Using the Computer to Download Still Images ( 27) for launching the software. The Remote capture function is not supported by the camcorder.
[Print] Tab This tab is used for printing still images on the memory card without having the images downloaded to the computer. The window varies depending on the selected printing type. Refer to Printing Still Images Recorded on the Memory Card ( 36). Camera Control window Prints all still images in the card one image per page. Displays a list of the still images in the card, allowing you to select which ones to print.
[Set to Camera] Tab This tab is used for confirming and changing the owner’s name of the camcorder you can specify ( 72) and uploading the still images to the card. My Camera function is not supported by the camcorder. Camera Control window Uploading the images from the computer. Macintosh Enter or change the name of the camcorder’s owner.
Camera Browser Window Camera Browser window Starts ImageBrowser. Still image information and a histogram (This will not be displayed when using a card reader/writer.) Selects whether to show or hide the image frame and file name. Prints the selected still images. Selects the still image selection method. 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.
Browser Window ImageBrowser is a software program used for organizing, printing and editing the downloaded still images. To start ImageBrowser, click the [ImageBrowser] icon in the Dock. 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 by the [ImageBrowser] folder and the [ImageBrowser] icon.
3 View Mode You can select a view mode of images in the Browser Area. [Preview]: The thumbnails are displayed at the bottom of the Browser Area, and the Information Panel is displayed in the upper part. Preview Image Information Panel Selected Thumbnail [List]: The images are displayed as thumbnails. The thumbnails can be enlarged/ reduced by selecting [Enlarge] or [Reduce] from the [View] menu.
[TimeTunnel]: The images are displayed in the chronological order. The date/time at which the images were shot appears on the red line. You can change this date/time by double-clicking it on the display. A window similar to the one below appears. Specify the new date/time. Move the slider up or down to move backward or forward in time. Click to display the control panel. [Display Tool Panel]: Select to display or hide the tool panel. [Auto Cruise]: Enables or disables [Auto Cruise].
[File Information] When the view mode is set to [List] or [TimeTunnel], 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 You can switch and view the shooting information of the next or previous image by clicking these buttons. Sets a star rating. Histogram Sets a keyword. Placing a check mark here prevents the image from being overwritten or deleted.
5 Application Tool Bar 1 1 Canon Camera 2 3 4 5 6 Opens CameraWindow. View Image Displays a selected image in the [Image Viewer] window. 3 SlideShow Displays still images in a slide show. 4 Internet Allows attaching the selected still images to e-mail messages. 5 Print Prints the selected still images. 6 Send to Trash Deletes the selected images.
[Image Viewer] Window The [Image Viewer] window appears when you select an image and click [View Image] or double click an image. Changes the zoom ratio of the image. Changes the star rating. 1 1 Back/Next 16 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Displays the previous/next image in the current folder. 2 Save Allows saving the edited image.
[Trim Image] Window Select [Trim Image] from the icon located at the bottom of the [Image Viewer] window. Either drag the pointer on the still image or specify the cropping area, and click [Trim Image]. [Color/Brightness Adjustment] Window Select [Color/Brightness Adjustment] from the icon located at the bottom of the [Image Viewer] window. Use this to change the image’s properties by adjusting Macintosh the RGB intensity, saturation and brightness.
[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] window. Use this to write text on still images.
[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 of the [Image Viewer] window. Use this to adjust the tone curve for a still image to change Macintosh its appearance.
[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. Use this to automatically correct the color balance of the still image.
Installing the Digital Video Software Before you connect the camcorder to the computer with the USB cable for the first time, you must install the Digital Video Software. Your digital video camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). This protocol enables you to download still images by simply connecting the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable (using software such as iPhoto or Image Capture preinstalled on Mac OS X).
4 Click [Install] under Digital Video Software. Installer Panel 5 Select [Easy Installation] and click [Next]. To install the software individually, select [Custom Installation]. When installing the software by selecting [Easy Installation], EOS Utility (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.
7 8 Review the installation settings and click [Next]. When the “Installation has finished.” message appears, click [OK]. After the installation is complete, restart the computer as prompted. Remove the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive. When installation is complete, remove the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk before you connect the camcorder to the computer.
Before Downloading Still Images Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 1 2 3 4 24 Be sure to install the Digital Video Software before you connect the camcorder to the computer. Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapter before connecting it to a computer. Connect the USB cable directly to one of the computer’s main USB ports. The interface may not function correctly if the camcorder is connected via a USB hub.
Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camcorder’s USB Terminal.
Downloading Still Images (ImageBrowser) Below explains the procedure for connecting a camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. For connecting a card reader/writer, see Using a Card Reader/Writer ( 33).
Using the Computer to Download Still Images You can select a downloading method in the Camera Control window. Auto-downloading 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 2 Click [Starts to download images]. 24). • The Camera Control window will be displayed. If it does not appear automatically, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the desktop).
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 2 28 In the Camera Control window, click the [Acquire Images] tab and click [Preferences]. Select [Change auto download settings] and click [Next].
3 Select the image type to be downloaded and click [Next]. Place a check mark here if you wish the original image in the memory card to be deleted after downloading. Specify the destination folder settings and click [Next]. Destination Folder Click this button to browse where you want to save the images. Select to specify the name of the subfolder.
5 Specify a process to perform after the image is downloaded and click [Next]. The window below will be displayed when you select [Perform selected processes consecutively] (you can redisplay the window by clicking [Select]). Select a process to perform after the image is downloaded, and click [OK]. 6 Click [Finish]. Placing a check mark here makes images in the camcorder to be automatically downloaded when the camcorder is connected.
Downloading the Selected Still Images 2 Click [Lets you select and download images]. 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 the selected image.
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 settings of the folder and subfolder. [Specify File Name] Tab Specify the file name with which to save the images.
Using a Card Reader/Writer The basic operations are the same as when you connect the camcorder to the computer. Follow the procedure below to open the CameraWindow. For instructions on how to connect the card reader/writer, refer to its manual. If your card reader/writer does not support miniSD cards, obtain an appropriate adapter for the card. 1 Insert a memory card containing still images recorded with the camcorder into the reader.
Using the Camcorder to Download Still Images (Direct Transfer Function) If your camcorder supports the Direct Transfer function, you can use the camcorder to download images. Setting the Direct Transfer Download Destination Folder 1 2 34 Click the [Acquire Images] tab and click [Preferences]. Click [Quit] to close the Camera Control window. Select [Change direct transfer download destination folder] and click [Next].
3 Specify the destination folder settings and click [Finish]. Destination Folder Click this button to specify the destination folder. Select to specify the name of the subfolder. Direct Transfer 1 Set the direct transfer settings on the camcorder screen after starting the Camera Control window. • 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. Press the button on the camcorder.
Printing Still Images Printing Still Images Recorded on the Memory Card You can select one of the following 4 methods to print still images in the card without downloading images to the computer. • [Print All Images] - Prints all still images recorded on a memory card in the connected camcorder or in a card reader/writer one image per page.
3 Click on one of the 4 printing methods. 4 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. Macintosh The window varies depending on the selected printing method in step 3.
When you have selected [Print All Images]: Sets the paper size settings. Selects the printer. Sets the shooting date/time imprint and color settings. Sets the auto trim (crops image edges according to the page proportions) or borderless print settings. 38 Printing Still Images Click this button to switch between still images if multiple images are selected. Sets the number of print copies of the displayed image. Rotates images.
When you have selected [Print Contact Sheet of All Images]: Sets the printer and paper size settings. Click these buttons to switch between pages. Sets the print settings for shooting information, comments, headers, footers and page numbers. Sets the number of rows and columns. Click this to use the trimming function (crops a portion of the still image). Rotates still images. Sets the number of print copies of the contact sheets.
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 selected [Print Contact Sheet of All Images]: ( 39) will be displayed.
Printing Still Images Downloaded to the Computer You can select one of the following 3 methods to print still images downloaded to the computer. • [One Photo per page Print] - Prints one still image per page. • [Index Print] - Prints selected images in rows with file names and image information. • [Layout Print] - Allows you to lay out the selected still images in special arrangements and add text and decorations, printing them as one page in a fancy album.
2 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. Sets the paper settings. Selects the printer. Sets the shooting date/time imprint and color settings. Sets the auto trim (crops image edges according to the page proportions) or borderless print settings. 42 Printing Still Images Click this button to switch between still images if multiple images are selected. Sets the number of print copies of the displayed image. Rotates still images.
3 4 When the print window opens, click [Print]. When the printing finishes, click to close the window. [Index Print] Select still images you wish to print and click [Print] [Index Print] from the displayed menu.
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. Sets the number of rows and columns. Click this to use the trimming function (crops a portion of the still image). Rotates still images. Sets the number of print copies of the contact sheets. 3 4 44 When the print window opens, click [Print].
[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 you to have the program lay out and print the specified number of images per page with no gaps between still images on the page. • Selecting [Edit] [Add Text] allows you to write some text on a still image.
2 3 4 Select a print style from the pull-down menu and click [Print] after specifying the print settings. When the print window opens, click [Print]. When the printing finishes, click to close the window. Multiple Page Printing Multiple page printing is a function that enables you to print enlarged still images or panoramic images onto multiple pages. Your camcorder needs to support the Stitch Assist mode to record a panoramic image. 1 2 46 Select a still image for the multiple page printing.
Specify the print settings and click [Print]. To enlarge a still image, you can click [Page Setup] and enter a new value at [Scale]. Position setting Sets the overlap for binding. Selecting [Multiple Page Print Options] from the [File] menu allows you to specify the [Print Resolution]. The lower the resolution you set, the larger the image is printed and vice versa - the higher you set the print resolution, the smaller the image is printed.
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 two stars. 1 2 Select the image to which you wish to apply the Star Rating. Select [Change Star Rating] from the [Edit] menu. The default setting of the star rating is two stars.
Specifying the Keywords You can use keywords when searching for images. 3 Select an image to which you wish to apply the keyword. Select [Keyword] [Settings] from the [Edit] menu. Place a check mark next to the keyword you wish to apply and click [OK]. You can add and delete keywords, or change the keyword list in the [Manage Keywords] window by selecting [Keyword] [Manage] from the [Edit] menu.
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 2 50 Select the images you wish to classify and select [Organize Image] [Sort Images] from the [File] menu. Select [The files will be separated into folders for each shooting date.] and click [Next].
3 Specify the sort settings and click [OK]. The selected images are classified into the specific folder. Sort by the Star Rating Select the images you wish to classify and select [Organize Image] [Sort Images] from the [File] menu.
2 3 52 Select [The files will be organized by Star Rating.] and click [Next]. Specify the sort settings and click [OK].
Renaming Multiple Files This task allows you to rename multiple files at the same time, or to rename and copy multiple files. 2 Select the images you wish to rename and select [Organize Image] [Rename] from the [File] menu. Specify the settings and click [OK]. The images are renamed according to the settings specified. Placing a check mark here makes copies of images with new names. The name of the original images will not be changed.
Searching for Images This task allows you to search for images by star rating, modification date, shooting date, comment or keywords. 1 2 3 Select a folder in the explorer view. Select [Search] from the [File] menu. Specify the search conditions and click [Search Now]. • The search results are displayed as thumbnails. • Select at least one search condition. • Clicking the icon discloses the parameters of settings. Clicking this button allows you to specify a folder.
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 this folder until ImageBrowser is closed or another search is performed, but if you delete an image in this folder, the corresponding original image will be deleted as well.
Creating a Movie from the Still Images Editing Movies (MovieEdit Task) You can link still images, insert text and background music, and add effects. If you have an AVI file in your computer, you can use this function to edit the file. 1 2 3 Select images in the Browser area. From the [Edit] menu, select [Movie Edit]. Arrange images and click [2.Effect]. • To change the order of images, select an image and click [Move Left] or [Move Right].
4 Apply effects to the images and click [3.Audio]. 5 Set the audio and click [4.Save]. To set a transition effect, you need to select a transition box in the Storyboard Area. Macintosh You can add an MP3, AIFF or WAV file as audio.
6 Select a file type and click [Save]. • Select the destination folder, input the file name and click [Save]. • To exit MovieEdit Task, from the [MovieEdit Task] menu, select [Quit MovieEdit Task]. Select this to save as Motion JPEG compressed AVI. Select this to save as either Motion JPEG compressed AVI or QuickTime movie.
Playing Back Movies In the CameraWindow and Browser Area, movies are displayed with the first scene as a still image with a (movie) icon. 1 In the Browser Area, double-click a thumbnail with a (movie) icon. Clicking the (Play) icon at the bottom of the image in the Main Window also plays back the movie. Click the icon in the [Image Viewer] window.
Exporting Images Changing the File Type and Saving This task allows you to change the size, resolution or data of selected still images and save them as new files and allows saving the shooting properties 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 2 60 Select an image you wish to export and [Export Images] from the [File] menu. Select exporting type and click [Next].
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 and TIFF. You can also specify a prefix to be added to the exported still images.
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 if you have selected multiple images.
Extracting Still Images from Movies (MovieFrame Task) You can extract still images from movies and save them as image files. 2 Select a movie and select [Extract frames from a movie] from the [Edit] menu. Set the still image extraction method and click [2. Preview]. • [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.
3 4 Confirm the still images which will be extracted (images with check marks) and click [3. Save]. Specify the file name and the folder where you wish to save it and click [Save]. • Select the destination folder and click [Open] or [Choose]. • To exit MovieFrame Task, from the [MovieFrame Task] menu, select [Quit MovieFrame Task].
Adding Still Images to the Memory Card in the Camcorder You can add still images (JPEG) from the computer to a memory card in the camcorder. When using this function, you cannot add the still images to a memory card using a card reader/writer. Insert the card into the camcorder to add images. Adding Still Images to the Memory Card Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 24). Click the [Set to Camera] tab in the Camera Control window, and [Uploads images to the camera].
3 4 Select the still image you wish to add and click [Open]. You can check the selected image by clicking the file name. 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.
Using Various Functions Attaching Images to E-mail Messages You can attach selected images to an e-mail message. 3 Select the images you wish to send in the Browser Area. From the [Internet] menu, select [Create Image for Email]. Specify the image size and click [Next]. When you select [Send without changing the file size], skip on to step 5. Select this if you do not wish to reduce the size of the still image. Normally, select this option.
4 Specify the reduction ratio and image quality and click [Next]. • [Resize(%)]: Select the reduction ratio relative to the original size of the image. • [Quality]: Lowering this setting will lower image quality but reduce file size. • [Compress]: Use it to check the file size when you actually compress the image. The file size appears next to “Total Size After Compression”.
Select whether you wish to start your e-mail software and click [Finish]. • If you have selected [Start email application after closing], your e-mail software starts automatically. Open a new e-mail message and attach the image. With some types of e-mail software, you can attach images to e-mail messages simply by dragging them from the Browser Area to the new message window. • Click [Preview] to check the changed image. • The image will be saved to the [Email Images] folder in the explorer view section.
Running a Slide Show 1 From the [View] menu, select [Slide Show Options]. 2 Select the slide show settings and click [OK]. 3 • [Auto Play]: Select the interval by sliding the control under [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. • [Hides buttons]: Hides the buttons during the slide show.
Adding Sound to a Still Image • To add sound to still images, use the Mac OS recording function. Depending on the computer, you may 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. 3 Click and start recording when the [Save] button is enabled. Click [Save] to stop recording.
Reviewing and Changing the Owner Name of the Camcorder You can change and confirm the owner’s name of the camcorder. 1 2 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer ( Click the [Set to Camera] tab and click [Confirms/changes camera settings] in the Camera Control window. Enter the camcorder’s owner’s name and click [OK]. Input the camcorder’s owner’s name here (up to 31 characters). 72 24).
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 folders contain subfolders into which images have been saved, be careful not to accidentally delete those subfolders. For more details on how to uninstall ImageBrowser, refer to Read Me.
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. Turn the POWER switch to ON and change the camcorder mode to PLAY by sliding the POWER switch down. Move the / switch to . Î Camcorder is not correctly connected to the computer. Read Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer ( 24) and check the connection.
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