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DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK
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  • Page 1 (Mon.-Fri., 9 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time) CANADA Canon Canada Inc. Tel (Canada): 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) ASIA Canon Hong Kong Co., Ltd. 9/F, The Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong Phone: 852-2739-0802 Fax: 852-2369-7701 Printed on 100% reused paper.

  • Page 2: Read Carefully Before Using

    CONDITION OF ANY KIND. The CD-ROM storing the SOFTWARE is warranted only against defective material under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days after purchase from an authorized Canon dealer as evidenced by your sales receipt. Your sole remedy for a defective CD-ROM shall be replacement of the same without charge when returned by you at your expense to your point of purchase and proven to be defective upon inspection.
  • Page 3 You only own the CD-ROM media in which the Software is stored. Except as expressly provided herein, no license or right, express or implied, is hereby conveyed or granted by Canon to you for any intellectual property of Canon. Nothing contained in Paragraph 1 shall be construed to give Canon any ownership rights in any images, graphics or textual material that you save in connection with the Software.

  • Page 4: Canon Dvc Storage Driver License Agreement

    CD-ROM DRIVE YOU, THE END USER (“LICENSEE”) INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS SHRINK WRAP LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) BETWEEN YOU AND CANON INC. (“COMPANY”). COMPANY WILL ONLY GRANT YOU A LICENSE TO THE SOFTWARE PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Windows System Requirements ... 8 What Can Be Accomplished with the Software ... 9 Installing from the Canon DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK ... 10 Installing the DVC Storage Driver/Disconnecting the camcorder from the computer Windows 98 ... 12 Windows 2000 ... 21 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer ...

  • Page 6: Read Me First

    • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to mistaken operation or malfunction of the camcorder, the software, memory cards (MultiMediaCards or SD Memory Cards), personal computers, or peripheral devices, or due to use of a memory card not formatted by a Canon camcorder. Trademark Acknowledgments •...

  • Page 7: Confirm The Supplied Accessories

    Use the following accessories to download recorded images from a memory card to your computer. • IFC-300PCU USB Cable • Canon DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software CD-ROM - Windows users: Go to p. 8. - Macintosh users: Go to p. 53.

  • Page 8: Windows

    Interface: USB: only preinstalled Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XP systems with built-in USB ports Free Hard Disk Space: • Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX: - PhotoStitch: Display: 800 × 600 pixels/256 colors (8 bit) or better, 1,024 × 768 pixels/High Color (16...

  • Page 9: What Can Be Accomplished With The Software

    “How to install Adobe Acrobat Reader” below. How to view the ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide q Place the Canon Digital Video Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installer panel will display. w In the installer panel, click [ZoomBrowser EX Software Guide].

  • Page 10: Installing From The Canon Digital Video Solution Disk

    Close any programs that are running. • Users of Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional must first log in as an Administrator to install programs. Set the Canon DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. • The installer panel will display automatically.
  • Page 11 Confirm the program selection and click the [Next] button. • The installation will start. • Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation. After the installation is complete and the installer panel displays again, click the [Exit] button. • The installer panel disappears. •...

  • Page 12: Installing The Dvc Storage Driver/Disconnecting The Camcorder From The Computer Windows 98

    Installing the DVC Storage Driver The procedure for installation of the DVC Storage Driver differs depending on the computer you are using. Confirm the OS of your computer and go to the appropriate page as stated below. Windows 98 ( 12), Windows Me ( Windows XP ( 27).
  • Page 13 Select [Specify a location:] and then click [Browse...]. • If a check mark ( ) is displayed beside [CD-ROM drive], click it to remove Be sure to select this. On the [Browse for Folder] window, select [Win98] in the folder named [STORAGE DRIVER] on the CD-ROM, and then click [OK].
  • Page 14 Installing the DVC Storage Driver Click [Next]. • Driver installation starts. Click [Finish]. • Installation ends and the driver is registered by Explorer as [Removable Disk]. Check if the DVC Storage Driver has been installed correctly. • Check if “Removable Disk” is shown in Explorer. If “Removable Disk” is not shown, restart your computer.

  • Page 15: Windows 98

    Click [Remove]. e If a confirmation message appears, click [OK] and close [System Properties]. • If there are multiple [Canon DVC] or [USB device] entries under [Other devices], [Imaging Device] or [Universal Serial Bus controllers], delete all of them.
  • Page 16 • The [Folder Options] dialog box closes. • You will now be able to see the folders and files you could not see previously. Delete [Canon Inc. CANDV_98.INF]. Caution: • The Inf folder contains numerous files that are critical to the computer’s opera- tion.

  • Page 17: Windows Me

    Windows Me Installing the DVC Storage Driver Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet. Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camcorder’s USB terminal. ( Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY(VCR) mode. • The Add New Hardware Wizard will open. Select [Automatic search for a better driver [Recommended]] and then click [Next].
  • Page 18 Installing the DVC Storage Driver Click [Finish]. • Installation ends and the driver is registered by Explorer as [Removable Disk]. Check if the DVC Storage Driver has been installed correctly. • Check if “Removable Disk” is shown in Explorer. If “Removable Disk” is not shown, restart your computer.

  • Page 19: Windows Me

    Click [Remove]. e If a confirmation message appears, click [OK] and close [System Properties]. • If there are multiple [Canon DVC] or [USB device] entries under [Other devices], [Imaging Device] or [Universal Serial Bus controllers], delete all of them.
  • Page 20 • The [Folder Options] dialog box closes. • You will now be able to see the folders and files you could not see previously. Delete [Canon Inc. CANDV_ME.INF]. Caution: • The Inf folder contains numerous files that are critical to the computer’s opera- tion.

  • Page 21: Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 Installing the DVC Storage Driver User of Windows 2000 must first log in as an Administrator to install programs. Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet. Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camcorder’s USB terminal.
  • Page 22 Installing the DVC Storage Driver Select [Specify a location] and then click [Next]. • If a check mark ( ) is displayed beside [CD-ROM drive], click it to remove it. Click [Browse...]. For [Look in:], select the CD-ROM, [STORAGE DRIVER], [WIN2000] and [CANDV_2K], and then click [Open].
  • Page 23 Click [Next]. • Driver installation starts. Click [Finish]. • Installation ends and the driver is registered by Explorer as [Removable Disk]. Check if the DVC Storage Driver has been installed correctly. • Check if “Removable Disk” is shown in Explorer. If “Removable Disk” is not shown, restart your computer.

  • Page 24: Windows 2000

    • If the icon is not displayed in the task bar, turn off your computer and then detach the USB cable. Click [Stop Canon DVC - Drive(H:)]. • The message [The 'Canon DVC' device can now be safely removed form the system] will appear on the display. Click [OK].
  • Page 25 If a confirmation message appears, click [OK] and close [Device Manager] and [System Properties]. • If there are multiple [Canon DVC] or [USB device] entries under [Other devices], [Imaging Device] or [Universal Serial Bus controllers], delete all of them.
  • Page 26 • The [Inf] file may contain multiple [Oem*] file groups. • Double-clicking [Oem*] opens Notepad and displays the file contents. Repeat the above steps until you find the [Oem*] file with [;***Canon Digital Video Camera USB Setup File****] in its first line.

  • Page 27: Windows Xp

    Windows XP Installing the DVC Storage Driver User of Windows XP Professional must first log in as an Administrator to install programs. Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet. Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camcorder’s USB terminal.
  • Page 28 Installing the DVC Storage Driver For [Browse For Folder], select [WINXP] in the [STORAGE DRIVER] folder on the CD-ROM, and then click [OK]. Click [Next]. • Driver installation starts. Click [Finish]. • Installation ends and the driver is registered by Explorer as [Removable Disk].
  • Page 29 • If the icon is not displayed in the task bar, turn off your computer and then detach the USB cable. Click [Safely remove Canon DVC - Drive (E:)]. • The message [Safe To Remove Hardware] will appear on the display.

  • Page 30: Windows Xp

    If a confirmation message appears, click [OK] and close [Device Manager] and [System Properties]. • If there are multiple [Canon DVC] or [USB device] entries under [Other devices], [Imaging devices] or [Universal Serial Bus controllers], delete all of them.
  • Page 31 • The [Inf] file may contain multiple [Oem*] file groups. • Double-clicking [Oem*] opens Notepad and displays the file contents. Repeat the above steps until you find the [Oem*] file with [;***Canon Digital Video Camera USB Setup File****] in its first line.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Camcorder To A Computer

    Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Connection Precautions • Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the compact power adapter before connecting it to a computer. • Be sure to install the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK before you connect the camcorder to the computer.

  • Page 33: Downloading Images To A Computer (Zoombrowser Ex)

    Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camcorder’s USB terminal. ( Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY(VCR) mode. Double-click the [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] icon on the desktop. • ZoomBrowser EX will start. • If you are using Windows Me, a confirmation message will appear the first time ZoomBrowser EX starts, asking whether you wish to register the [My Pictures] folder in ZoomBrowser EX.
  • Page 34 • Thumbnail versions of the camcorder images will display in the Camera window. • No image will be imported if you click [From Canon Camera]. Make sure you select [From Dcim]. • The drive letter (e.g. “H:”) varies depending on the computer you are using.

  • Page 35: The Zoombrowser Ex Camera Window

    The ZoomBrowser EX Camera Window When a connection is opened to a memory card in a camcorder, the card’s images display as thumbnails in the Camera window. The buttons are activated when any images are selected. Download Button Delete Button Load the selected Delete selected images onto the...

  • Page 36: Understanding The Browser Window

    Downloading Images to a Computer (ZoomBrowser EX) Understanding the Browser Window This section describes the various parts of the Browser Window and explains how to change the way the control panel is displayed. Image Folder An image folder is a folder (on your PC), which has been registered in...

  • Page 37: Downloading And Saving Images From The Camcorder

    Downloading and Saving Images from the Camcorder Create a new folder for saving images from the memory card in the camcorder. • In the Tree View area, right-click the [Image Library One] folder, select [New Folder] from the pop-up menu and input a folder name. In this example, we will input “Travel.”...
  • Page 38 Notes: • The folder you created above normally appears within the [C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Image Library One] folder. The downloaded image files are saved to the folder you created. • You can also download images by dragging them from the Camera window and dropping them on the Browser Display Area or Tree View area.

  • Page 39: Zoombrowser Ex Features

    ZoomBrowser EX Features This topic introduces additional, convenient ZoomBrowser EX features (Zoom Mode/Scroll Mode/Registering a Folder as an Image Folder/Refreshing a Folder). Using the ZoomBrowser EX Buttons The bottom of the ZoomBrowser EX window contains the buttons that control various functions. This topic describes four of those buttons that are particularly convenient.
  • Page 40 Downloading Images to a Computer (ZoomBrowser EX) ■ Registering a Folder as a Image Folder Folders shown in the Tree View area with a ZoomBrowser EX only manages the images contained in these folders and the subfolders nestled within them. Click the [Register Image Folder] button.
  • Page 41 ■ Refreshing a Folder Only image files that are added, copied or edited using ZoomBrowser EX will display correctly in a folder that is part of a ZoomBrowser EX image folder. If you move or copy image folders with the Windows Explorer program or edit images with another application, the information contained in ZoomBrowser EX will not be up-to-date.

  • Page 42: Printing Images (Photorecord)

    Printing Images (PhotoRecord) Select the image(s) you wish to print in the Browser Display Area. Click the [Print] button and select [Layout] from the displayed menu. • The PhotoRecord printing utility will start and automatically display the selected image(s) in a page layout. Select a print mode and click [Next].
  • Page 43 • When you select the “Artwork/Layout album” option, you can resize or reposition images freely for printing. The other print modes allow you to do such things as tile the images for printing or arrange them for printing on Canon perforated paper. See the ZoomsBrowser EX Software User Guide ( PDF file, for a detailed explanation of the print modes.

  • Page 44: Photorecord Window

    Printing Images (PhotoRecord) PhotoRecord Window Select a layout pattern for each page. Click the arrow ▼ to display a pop-up menu. Select whether images are laid out automatically, manually or as an index. Set the printing mode or paper size. Import images.

  • Page 45: Merging Panoramic Images With Photostitch

    Merging Panoramic Images with PhotoStitch To Merge Images Registered in ZoomBrowser EX You can merge a series of overlapping images into a single, seamless panorama. Use of the camcorder’s maximum wide angle setting is recommended when recording images for merging into a panorama. Select the images in the Browser Display Area.
  • Page 46 Merging Panoramic Images with PhotoStitch Select [2.Merge] and then click [Start]. q Click [OK]. w Select the shooting technique and the focal length in the [Merge Settings] screen. • If you recorded images using the maximum wide angle setting, select [50mm].
  • Page 47 Select [3.Save] and then click [Save]. Notes: • You cannot use the Stitch Assist Mode. • You can record images in a full circle and merge them into a 360-degree panorama. Saving a 360-degree panorama in QuickTime VR makes it possible to play back the image showing a full sweep around the circle.

  • Page 48: Adding Still Images From Your Computer To The Memory Card

    Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card You can copy still images from your computer to the memory card. On the Camera window, click [UPLOAD]. • A window for selecting images to be added will appear on the display. Select the image file you want to add and then click [Open].
  • Page 49 Notes: • Image enlargement and reduction are not performed when both [Adjust Height] and [Adjust Width] are deselected. • When [Adjust Height] and [Adjust Width] are both selected, the aspect ratio of the image (the ratio between the height and width of the image) may change when the image is resized.

  • Page 50: Uninstalling The Software

    When uninstalling the DVC Storage Driver, refer to: Windows 98 ( Windows Me ( 19), Windows 2000 ( Uninstalling the ZoomBrowser EX Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX Uninstall]. • The uninstall utility will start and remove ZoomBrowser EX. Notes: •...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    • Built-in USB interface on a system preinstalled with one of Windows 98/ Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XP. ➜ [From Canon Camera] is selected on the browser window. Change the selection to [From Dcim]. ➜ Camcorder is not correctly connected to the computer.
  • Page 52 “Troubleshooting” section of the PDF manual, ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide. You can display the ZoomBrowser Software User Guide from the installer panel of the Canon Digital Video Solution Disk. ? Images in the [My Images] folder, or the [Image Library One] folder are not displayed after I installed a new version of ZoomBrowser EX.

  • Page 53: Macintosh

    PowerPC RAM: 20 MB or more of application memory Interface: USB: only systems equipped with genuine Apple-brand built-in USB interfaces Free Hard Disk Space: • Canon Utilities - ImageBrowser 20 MB or more - PhotoStitch 30 MB or more Display: 800 ×...

  • Page 54: What Can Be Accomplished With The Software

    • You can also display it by opening the [Readme] and [English] folders on the CD-ROM and double-clicking [IB_guide.pdf]. How to install Adobe Acrobat Reader q Place the Canon Digital Video Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. w Open the [Readme], [Acrobat_English] folder. e Double-click the [Reader Installer] file to start the installer.

  • Page 55: Installing From The Canon Digital Video Solution Disk

    Installing from the Canon DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Close any programs that are running. Set the Canon DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK in the compu- ter’s CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon and the [Canon Digital Video Installer] icon. • The installer panel will display.

  • Page 56: Installing The Dvc Storage Driver

    Installing the DVC Storage Driver This driver is designed for use with Mac OS8.6. For Mac OS 9 or higher, you should use the standard USB driver software that comes with the OS, without installing this driver. Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet. Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camcorder’s USB terminal.

  • Page 57: Connecting The Camcorder To A Computer

    Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Connecting to a USB Port Connection Precautions • Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the compact power adapter before connecting it to a computer. • Be sure to install the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK before you connect the camcorder to the computer.

  • Page 58: Disconnecting The Camcorder From The Computer

    Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Disconnecting the camcorder from the computer On the desktop, drag [Canon_DV] or the corresponding drive icon into the Trash. Turn off the camcorder and detach the USB cable. ● To detach the cable, always hold the connector by its sides to pull it out. ●...

  • Page 59: Downloading Images To A Computer (Imagebrowser)

    [ImageBrowser] folders and the [ImageBrowser] file. Double-click the [DCIM] folder in the Explorer View Section. • No image will be imported if you click [Canon Camera]. Make sure you select [DCIM]. • The images from the memory card will display as thumbnails in the Camera window ( 60).

  • Page 60: The Imagebrowser Camera Window

    Downloading Images to a Computer (ImageBrowser) The ImageBrowser Camera Window When a connection is opened to a memory card in a camcorder, the card’s images display as thumbnails in the Camera window. Delete Button Delete selected images. Notes: About the other buttons •...

  • Page 61: Understanding The Browser Window

    Understanding the Browser Window This section describes the various parts of the Browser Window display. Explorer View Section Displays the disks and folders that you can use on your computer. If you click the disclosure triangle on the left edge of the display, you can switch between collapsing and expanding the contents of that folder.

  • Page 62: Downloading And Saving Images From The Camcorder

    Downloading Images to a Computer (ImageBrowser) Downloading and Saving Images from the Camcorder Select [Macintosh HD] in the Explorer View Section. Explorer View Section Create a new folder for saving images from the memory card in the camcorder. • Click the [File] menu and select [New Folder]. A folder with the name “Untitled”...
  • Page 63 Select images in the Camera window and click the [Download] button. • Click a thumbnail to select it or press [Shift] and click to select multiple thumbnails. The color of the frame(s) around the thumbnail(s) you selected will change to blue. •...
  • Page 64 Downloading Images to a Computer (ImageBrowser) Notes: • Double-clicking an image on the camera window imports the image to the computer. • You can also download images to the computer by dragging them from the Camera window and dropping them on the Browser area or the Explorer View Section.

  • Page 65: Printing Images (Imagebrowser)

    Printing Images (ImageBrowser) Select the image(s) you wish to print in the Browser Window. Click the [Print] button and select [Layout Printing] from the displayed menu. Layout Options Window In the Layout Options window, select the desired layout and click the [Next] button.

  • Page 66: Print Window

    • The Custom Layout printing option in the Layout Options window allows you to freely change the size and position of the images for printing. The other options allow you to print an index or print onto Canon perforated paper. For more details on the Layout Options window, please see the PDF manual,...

  • Page 67: Merging Panoramic Images With Photostitch

    Merging Panoramic Images with PhotoStitch To Merge Images Registered in ImageBrowser You can merge a series of overlapping images into a single, seamless panorama. • Use of the camcorder’s maximum wide angle setting is recommended when recording images for merging into a panorama. Select the images in the Browser Window.
  • Page 68 Merging Panoramic Images with PhotoStitch Select [2.Merge] and then click [Start]. q Click [OK]. w Select the shooting technique setting and the focal length in the [Merge Settings] screen. • If you recorded images using the maximum wide angle setting, select [50mm].
  • Page 69 Select [3.Save] and then click [Save...]. Notes: • You cannot use the Stitch Assist Mode. • You can record images in a full circle and merge them into a 360-degree pano- rama. Saving a 360-degree panorama in QuickTime VR makes it possible to play back the image showing a full sweep around the circle.

  • Page 70: Adding Still Images From Your Computer To The Memory Card

    Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card You can copy still images from your computer to the memory card. On the camera window, click [UPLOAD]. • A window for selecting images to be added will appear on the display. Select the image file you want to add and then click [Open].
  • Page 71 Notes: • Image enlargement and reduction are not performed when both [Adjust Height] and [Adjust Width] are deselected. • When [Adjust Height] and [Adjust Width] are both selected, the aspect ratio of the image (the ratio between the height and width of the image) may change when the image is resized.

  • Page 72: Uninstalling The Software

    Uninstalling the Software Uninstalling Application Programs Move the program’s folder into the Trash to uninstall programs such as ImageBrowser and PhotoStitch. Note: • If the program folders contain subfolders into which images have been saved, be careful not to accidentally delete those subfolders.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Acquire the necessary system to use the USB interface. Requirements • Genuine Apple Computer brand computer with a built-in USB interface. ➜ [Canon Camera] is selected on the Explorer view section. Change the selection to [DCIM]. ➜ There is no memory card in the camcorder.

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