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  • Page 1 PUB. DIM-538 DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Version 6 Software Instruction Manual Mode d’emploi du logiciel Manual de Instrucciones del software...

  • 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 10.OWNERSHIP: All rights, including but not limited to copyrights and trade secret rights, to the SOFTWARE belong to Canon, its affiliated corporations and third party licensors. Your use of the SOFTWARE is subject to the laws of the United States, and Canada, and other applicable copyright and trademark laws, and nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of the rights of Canon, its affiliated corporations and third party licensors under such laws.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING ... 2 Canon Software License Agreement ... 2 Read This First ... 6 Checking Supplied Accessories ... 7 Windows System Requirements ... 8 What Can Be Accomplished with the Software ... 9 Installing the Software ... 10 Installing from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK ...
  • Page 5 System Requirements ... 60 What Can Be Accomplished with the Software ... 61 Installing the Software ... 62 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer ... 64 Downloading Still Images/Movies (ImageBrowser) ... 65 Starting ImageBrowser ... 65 Downloading Still Images/Movies to the Computer ... 69 Using a PC Card Reader/Writer ...

  • Page 6: Read This First

    • 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.

  • Page 7: Checking Supplied Accessories

    Checking Supplied Accessories Use the following accessories to download recorded images from a memory card to your computer. • IFC-300PCU USB Cable • DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK • Windows users: Move on to p. 8. • Macintosh users: Move on to p. 60. The explanations in this manual use mainly Windows 98 and Mac OS 9.2 screen shots.

  • Page 8: Windows

    – ZoomBrowser EX: 120 MB or more (Including the PhotoRecord printing program) – PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more • Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more • Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more 800 × 600 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better,...

  • Page 9: What Can Be Accomplished With The Software

    What Can Be Accomplished with the Software This topic introduces the main features of the software programs contained on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. ■ TWAIN Driver ( TWAIN Driver is the driver software for Windows 98 and Windows 2000 that is required for downloading still images/movies from a memory card to a computer.

  • Page 10: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software Installing from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK ❍ Before you attach the camcorder to the computer with the USB cable for the first time, you must install one of the following drivers onto the computer. Windows 98/Windows 2000: TWAIN Driver ( Windows Me/Windows XP: WIA Driver ( ❍...
  • Page 11 Read the license agreement and click [Yes]. Confirm the installation destination and click [Next]. Normally, select (C:\Program Files\Canon). Select the programs you wish to install and click [Next]. Confirm that there is a check mark beside the name of the program you...
  • Page 12 Installing the Software Select your camcorder model name and click [Next]. Place a check mark beside your camcorder model name. Review the installation settings and click [Next]. Installation starts. When the following window appears, click [OK]. This window only appears if you installed the TWAIN Driver or the WIA...
  • Page 13 DISK from the CD-ROM drive. ❍ When installation is complete, remove the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK before you connect the camcorder to the computer. ❍ At this point, the files for the TWAIN Driver or WIA Driver have only been copied to your computer. To download still images/movies via...

  • Page 14: Installing The Twain Driver/Wia Driver

    Turn the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move the TAPE/ CARD switch to CARD. Wait until the card access indicator stops flashing. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable ( • After a few moments, a message such as “New Hardware Found”...
  • Page 15 ❍ Read carefully before installing the WIA Driver: When you have set the WIA Driver to start a particular application program when you connect the camcorder, the program may cause an error message similar to the following to appear: “TWAIN data source not found.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Camcorder To A Computer

    Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer ❍ Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the 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 17: Downloading Still Images/Movies (Zoombrowser Ex)

    Downloading Still Images/Movies (ZoomBrowser EX) Below explains the procedure for connecting a camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. For connecting a PC card reader/writer, see Using a PC Card Reader/Writer ( 21). ❍ Observe following precautions when the camcorder’s card access indicator is flashing (the camcorder is reading or writing from or to the memory card).
  • Page 18 • ZoomBrowser EX starts and opens the Camera Window, displaying the camcorder images as thumbnails (small images). • If a camcorder and PC card reader are connected at the same time, a window appears allowing you to select the camcorder model. Confirm that your camcorder model name is displayed and click [OK].

  • Page 19: Downloading Still Images/Movies To The Computer

    Click [Camera & Memory Card] in the Main Window. Click [Browse and Download Images]. The Camera Window opens, displaying the memory card images as thumbnails (small images). Downloading Still Images/Movies to the Computer In the Camera Window, select the still image/movie you wish to download and click [Download image].
  • Page 20 Downloading Still Images/Movies (ZoomBrowser EX) In the Download Settings window, confirm the settings and click [OK] ( The Camera Window closes and the Main Window opens. The downloaded images appear in the Main Window. 23).

  • Page 21: Using A Pc Card Reader/Writer

    (small images). • If multiple PC card readers loaded with memory cards are connected or if a camcorder and a PC card reader are connected, a selection dialog will appear before the Camera Window opens. Select one of the...

  • Page 22: Using Other Zoombrowser Ex Functions

    Using Other ZoomBrowser EX Functions Camera Window The Camera Window opens when a connection to a camcorder is initiated. Still images/movies will be displayed as thumbnail (small) images (Movies are displayed with the first scene as a still image, indicated with a movie icon).

  • Page 23: Download Settings Window

    Camera Settings Window You can adjust the date, time and owner settings in the Camera Settings window using the computer when the camcorder is connected. You can also check the battery charge and remaining memory card capacity. 1. In the Camera Window, click the [Set] button and select [Camera Settings] from the displayed menu.

  • Page 24: Main Window

    Using Other ZoomBrowser EX Functions Main Window ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window features various buttons and an image display area. This section introduces the names and functions of the various window parts. Task Area Task Area (Main Menu) [Camera & Memory Card]: Displays the Camera Window. [Print]: [View &...
  • Page 25 Toolbar [View Mode]: Switches between the Zoom Mode and Scroll Mode. Scroll Mode: Displays the images in the selected folder at a large, easy- to-view size. When there are more images than can fit in the Browser Area, a scroll bar appears at the right of the Browser Area.

  • Page 26: Image Viewer Window

    Using Other ZoomBrowser EX Functions Image Viewer Window The Image Viewer window appears when you double-click a still image, or when you select a still image and click [View Image]. Crop You can extract a part of the image. 1. Click on the image and drag to form a rectangular frame. You can move or change the size of the frame.

  • Page 27: Playing Back Movies From A Memory Card

    Playing Back Movies From a Memory Card In the Camera Window and Main Window, movies are displayed with the first scene as a still image with a movie icon ( thumbnail in the Main Window, QuickTime Player starts and plays back the movie.

  • Page 28: Running A Slide Show

    Running a Slide Show You can view selected still images in a slide show. Movies cannot be selected for a slide show. Click [View & Modify] in the Main Window. Click [View as a Slide Show]. Select the images and select [Setup Slide Show].
  • Page 29 Select the slide show settings. • [Image Size]: Select the size of the still images. • [Image Information]: Select 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 seconds”, you can select the interval in the control below (from 1 to 120 seconds).

  • Page 30: Attaching Still Images To E-Mail Messages

    Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages You can attach selected still images to an E-mail message. To use this function, the e-mail program must be enabled as MAPI client. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the e-mail software. Click [Internet] in the Main Window.
  • Page 31 Select the images you wish to send in the Browser Area and click [Change Image Size]. You can select multiple images by continuously clicking on the images. Click on the image again to deselect. Select image size and quality, and click [Send or Save]. •...
  • Page 32 Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages Select to send images by e-mail or to save the images in a folder and click [Finish]. • If you selected [Create a new email], your e-mail program starts and the selected images appear as an attachment in the message window. Input address, subject and your comments and send the message.

  • Page 33: Printing Still Images (Photorecord)

    ❍ Do not remove the memory card, detach the USB cable or turn off the camcorder while data is being transferred to the printer (when the camcorder’s card access indicator is flashing). Doing so may cause memory card data to become corrupted.
  • Page 34 Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord) Select the still image you wish to print and click [Captions for Printing]. You can select multiple images by continuously clicking on the images. Click on the image again to deselect. Select the image information you wish to include in the print and click [Open Layout Print].
  • Page 35 Select paper size and other settings and click [Next]. Select [Automatic Layout] and click [Finish]. The PhotoRecord window appears. If you wish to change the layout, select the layout in this window. Click [PRINT] in the PhotoRecord window. • The Print window appears. •...

  • Page 36: Selecting The Print Layout And Album Design

    The program lays out and prints the specified number of images with no gaps between images on the page. Canon perforated paper printing Select the paper size. When you click [Next], a window for selecting the layout appears. Select the layout.

  • Page 37: The Photorecord Window

    The PhotoRecord Window If you click [Save As] on the [File] menu, you can save the laid out page as an album. Use these buttons to change how the images are aligned. Click the arrow ▼ to display a pop-up menu. You can drag the images to move them to new positions.
  • Page 38 You cannot alter the size or rotation angle if you selected [Fixed photo size] or [Canon perforated paper] as the print mode. ❍ Changing the number of images on a page You can change the number of images on one page. On the [Edit] menu, click [Preferences] and specify the number of images you want to have on one page of the album.

  • Page 39: Adjusting Image Quality And Printing (Exif 2.2 Compliant)

    Adjusting Image Quality and Printing (Exif 2.2 Compliant) The PhotoRecord utility features functions that allow you to print images with image quality adjustments and also supports the Exif 2.2 standard (or Exif Print). This function automatically selects optimal image correction settings to produce better prints.

  • Page 40: Selecting The Print Mode And Number Of Copies (Dpof Print Settings)

    • [Index Print] and the option [Titles] of the [Edit] menu (printing of date and file number) are not supported by the camcorder. Click [Save to Camera]. The DPOF print settings will be saved to the memory card.

  • Page 41: Merging Panoramic Images (Photostitch)

    PhotoStitch automatically arranges still images recorded with the camcorder’s Stitch Assist mode in their correct order and orientation, making it easy to merge them. Please refer to the Camcorder Instruction Manual to learn how to record in Stitch Assist mode.
  • Page 42 Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch) Click [Start]. Select [3. Save] and then click [Save]. • Select the destination folder, input the file name and click [Save]. • In the View the Saved Image? window, click [Yes]. The Viewer window opens and displays the merged image. ❍...

  • Page 43: Adding Still Images From Your Computer To The Memory Card

    Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card You can add still images from the computer to a memory card. You can also add sample images for card mix and card animation from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. Only still images in JPEG format can be added to the memory card.
  • Page 44 Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card Select the images you wish to add and click [Open Camera Window]. You can select multiple images by continuously clicking on the images. Click on the image again to deselect. In the Add Image window, select the image size and click [Add].

  • Page 45: Adding Sample Images To The Memory Card

    Adding Sample Images to the Memory Card You can add sample images for card mix and card animation to the memory card. 4 images for CARD CHROMA, 2 images for CARD LUMINANCE, 2 images for CAMERA CHROMA and 4 images for CARD ANIMATION are provided on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.
  • Page 46 Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card Select the sample images you wish to add and click [Open Camera Window]. You can select multiple images by continuously clicking on the images. Click on the image again to deselect. In the Add Image window, click [Add].

  • Page 47: Adding A Start-Up Image To The Memory Card

    ❍ Image files that do not appear in the [Computer] list of the DVC My Camera window cannot be saved to the camcorder. ❍ Do not detach the USB cable, turn the camcorder power off, or disconnect the camcorder from the computer while the start-up image is being saved to the memory card.
  • Page 48 • The file name of the saved start-up image appears in the [Camera] list. • Start-up images will be saved to the [Dcim] folder in the memory card. Click [Close]. Follow the instructions in Customizing the Camcorder in the Camcorder Instruction Manual and change the My Camera setting. button.

  • Page 49: Adding New Start-Up Images To The Dvc My Camera Window

    Adding New Start-up Images to the DVC My Camera Window Create a start-up image using an image editing application program. Create the file in the JPEG format at a size of (w) 320 x (h) 240 pixels. Once you have created the start-up image and saved it to the computer, use the following procedures to add it to the DVC My Camera window.

  • Page 50: Setting Zoombrowser Ex To Start Automatically

    Make sure that your camcorder model is selected and click [Properties]. Click the [Events] tab. Remove the check mark from all programs except ZoomBrowser EX and click [OK]. The next time the camcorder is connected, ZoomBrowser EX starts and the Camera Window opens automatically. 16). 55).
  • Page 51 Click the [Events] tab. In the [Actions] section, select [Start this program], set it to [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] and click [OK]. The next time the camcorder is connected, a window appears allowing you to select an application program to start.
  • Page 52 USB cable ( A window appears allowing you to select an application program to start. Select [Canon ZoomBrowser EX], place a check mark next to “Always use this program for this action” and click [OK]. The next time the camcorder is connected, ZoomBrowser EX starts and the Camera Window opens automatically.

  • Page 53: Uninstalling The Software

    ❍ If you have uninstalled ZoomBrowser EX because of a corrupt database file or other problem, please also delete the Database folder, which can be found within the [C:\Program Files\Canon\ ZoomBrowser EX] folder. ❍ PhotoRecord and PhotoStitch can be removed with the same procedure.
  • Page 54 1. Delete the camcorder model name from the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] list. 2. Click [OK] to close the window. 3. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [*** TWAIN Driver] and [TWAIN Driver Uninstall]. The model name of your camcorder appears in place of the asterisks (***).

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting The Twain Driver/Wia Driver Uninstall

    ❍ If you do not find [Scanners and Cameras] in the [Control Panel] or [Printers and Other Hardware]. ❍ If 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 software/driver on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.
  • Page 56 If your camcorder model name appears under the [Other Devices] and/or [Imaging Devices] categories, use the following procedures to delete it. 1. Select the name of the camcorder model, right-click the mouse button and select [Delete]. 2. In the confirmation dialog, click [OK].
  • Page 57 • If you double-click the [Oem*] file, the Windows Notepad program will start and show the file contents. Click each [Oem*] file until you find one that contains “*** Canon Camera Driver Setup File***” in its first line. When you find the correct file, note down its name and close the Notepad window.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Windows XP preinstalled? ➜ Is the camcorder correctly connected to the computer? ➜ Are you using the AC power adapter to power the camcorder? If the Problem Is Not Mentioned Above If the USB TWAIN Driver/USB WIA Driver has not correctly installed, Windows may not recognize the driver.
  • Page 59 Files:\Canon:\ZoomBrowser EX:\Program). 2. Double-click [dbconverter.exe]. 3. Select the database you were using until now (C:\Program Files:\Canon:\ZoomBrowser EX:\Program) and click the [Start] button. Please note that with ZoomBrowser EX 4.0, both titles and comments appear in the comment list. ? Cannot find the image folders saved on the prior version of ZoomBrowser EX 4.0.

  • Page 60: Macintosh System Requirements

    Computer Model: CPU: RAM: Interface: Free Hard Disk Space: Canon Utilities Display: ❍ Proper operation is not guaranteed on a user-built PC. ❍ Proper operation is not guaranteed on any particular system, even if it meets the requirements outlined above.

  • Page 61: What Can Be Accomplished With The Software

    What Can Be Accomplished with the Software This topic introduces the main features of the software programs contained on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. ■ ImageBrowser ( • Downloading still images/movies recorded onto a memory card to your computer. • Categorizing and organizing large volumes of still images/movies. •...

  • Page 62: Installing The Software

    ROM drive. Mac OS 9.0-9.2: Double click the CD-ROM icon, followed by the [Mac OS 9] and [Canon Digital Video Installer] icons. Mac OS X (10.1/10.2): Double click the CD-ROM icon, followed by the [Mac OS X] and [Canon Digital Video Installer] icons.
  • Page 63 Read the license agreement and click [Agree]. Select the installation destination and click [Choose]. Installation starts. When the message “Installation has finished.” appears, click [OK]. After the installation is complete, restart the computer as prompted.

  • Page 64: Connecting The Camcorder To A Computer

    Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer ❍ Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the 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 65: Downloading Still Images/Movies (Imagebrowser)

    Downloading Still Images/Movies (ImageBrowser) Below explains the procedure for connecting a camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. For connecting a PC card reader/writer, see Using a PC Card Reader/Writer ( 71). ❍ Observe following precautions when the camcorder’s card access indicator is flashing (the camcorder is reading or writing from or to the memory card).
  • Page 66 Select [Display Images] and click [OK]. The Communications Settings window appears. This window only appears the first time the camcorder is connected. Confirm that [USB port] and your camcorder model name are selected and click [Set]. The Camera Window opens, displaying the camcorder images as thumbnails (small images).
  • Page 67 ImageBrowser will cease to start automatically thereafter. Click here to close the dialog. Mac OS X (10.1/10.2) Do not connect the camcorder while the Classic environment is started. Likewise, do not start the Classic environment while the camcorder is connected.
  • Page 68 Double-click the [Canon ImageBrowser] icon on the desktop. If the Canon ImageBrowser icon does not appear on the desktop, double- click the [Canon Utilities] folder on the drive on which the program was installed, followed by the [ImageBrowser] folder and [ImageBrowser] icon.

  • Page 69: Downloading Still Images/Movies To The Computer

    Downloading Still Images/Movies to the Computer When using the ImageBrowser’s Camera Window to download images from the camcorder’s memory card, make sure to select [Macintosh HD]. The image will not be saved to the computer when [DCIM] is selected. Follow the instructions below.
  • Page 70 Browser area. Browser area Explorer View Section To disconnect the camcorder, click the close box (Mac OS 9.0-9.2) or the red close box (Mac OS X (10.1/10.2)) at the upper left of the Camera Window. The Camera Window will close.

  • Page 71: Using A Pc Card Reader/Writer

    • ImageBrowser starts. • If the icon does not appear on the desktop, double-click the folder in which you installed the program, followed by the [Canon Utilities] and [ImageBrowser] folders and the [ImageBrowser] file. Double-click the [CANON_DV] and [DCIM] folders in the Explorer View Section.

  • Page 72: Using Other Imagebrowser Functions

    Using Other ImageBrowser Functions Camera Window The Camera Window opens when a connection to a camcorder is initiated. Still images/movies will be displayed as thumbnail (small) images (Movies are displayed with the first scene as a still image, indicated with a movie icon).

  • Page 73: Camera Setting Window

    Camera Setting Window You can adjust the date, time and owner settings in the Camera Settings window using the computer when the camcorder is connected. You can also check the remaining memory card capacity. 1. In the Camera Window, click the [Setup Options] button and select [Camera Settings] from the displayed menu.

  • Page 74: Browser Window

    You can drag this line to change the position of the boundary between the Explorer View Section and the Browser Area. [CANON CAMERA]: Displays the Camera Window. [SELECT ALL]: [SEND TO TRASH]: Deletes selected still images/movies. [REDUCE]: [ENLARGE]: [DISPLAY IMAGE]: Displays a still image in the Image Viewer window, or...

  • Page 75: Image Viewer Window

    Image Viewer Window The Image Viewer window appears when you double-click a still image, or when you select a still image and click [DISPLAY IMAGE]. CROP You can extract a part of the image. 1. Click on the image and drag to form a rectangular frame.

  • Page 76: Displaying The Image Information

    • If you wish to add a comment, input it in the [Comment] area. • Click [OK] to close the window. ❍ It depends on your camcorder model which image information will be displayed. ❍ When you modify and save an image using another program,...

  • Page 77: [View] Menu

    [View] Menu You can select the display settings of the Browser Area from the [View] menu. Allows you to enlarge and reduce the size of the thumbnails. Allows you to enlarge or reduce the size of the thumbnails. If you select [View Mode] followed by [Preview] from the [View] menu, you can display a preview of a still image in the Browser Area.

  • Page 78: Displaying Images In Timetunnel

    Displaying Images in TimeTunnel This program displays images in the order of the creation date. In the [View] menu, select [View Mode] followed by [TimeTunnel]. The image information will be displayed when you point at an image. Makes the TimeTunnel rings Tool Panel octagonal.

  • Page 79: Playing Back Movies From A Memory Card

    Playing Back Movies From a Memory Card In the Camera Window and Browser Area, movies are displayed with the first scene as a still image with a movie icon ( thumbnail in the Browser Area, QuickTime Player starts and plays back the movie.

  • Page 80: Running A Slide Show

    Running a Slide Show From the [View] menu, select [Slide Show Options]. Select the slide show settings and click [OK]. • [Auto Play]: Moves to the next still image automatically. Select the interval by sliding the control under [Play Interval] (from 1 to 30 seconds).

  • Page 81: Attaching Still Images To E-Mail Messages

    Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages You can attach selected still images to an E-mail message. 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]. Select this if you do not wish to reduce the size of the still image.
  • Page 82 Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages Select whether you wish to start your e-mail program and click [Finish]. • If you have selected [Start email application after closing], your e-mail program starts automatically. Open a new e-mail message and attach the image.

  • Page 83: Printing Still Images (Imagebrowser)

    You can select the layout when printing still images. Do not remove the memory card, detach the USB cable or turn off the camcorder while data is being transferred to the printer (when the camcorder’s card access indicator is flashing). Doing so may cause memory card data to become corrupted.
  • Page 84 The Custom Layout printing option allows you to freely change the size and position of the still images for printing. The other options allow you to print an index or print onto Canon perforated paper. Canon perforated paper cannot be selected with Mac OS X (10.1/10.2).

  • Page 85: The Print Window

    The Print Window Change the Image Size Drag the border to resize the still image. Change the default number of still images printed per page. Click this to rotate the selected still Click this to reset the layout. Edit the Page Title Open the [Edit] menu and select [Edit Header].

  • Page 86: Adjusting Image Quality And Printing (Exif 2.2 Compliant)

    Printing Still Images (ImageBrowser) Adjusting Image Quality and Printing (Exif 2.2 Compliant) ImageBrowser allows you to print images with image quality adjustments. ImageBrowser also supports the Exif 2.2 standard (or Exif Print). ❍ Still images shot with camcorders complying with the Exif 2.2 standard incorporate shooting settings information, such as the shooting conditions and scene mode, along with the image data.
  • Page 87 Mac OS X (10.1/10.2) Click the [ImageBrowser] menu in ImageBrowser and select [Preferences]. In the Preferences window, select [Print], set the image quality settings and click [OK]. See Printing Still Images for the next steps ( A check mark must be placed here to automatically correct the image quality.

  • Page 88: Selecting The Print Mode And Number Of Copies (Dpof Print Settings)

    • [Index Print] and the option [Titles] of the [Edit] menu (printing of date and file number) are not supported by the camcorder. Click [Save to Camera]. The DPOF print settings will be saved to the memory card.

  • Page 89: Merging Panoramic Images (Photostitch)

    PhotoStitch automatically arranges still images recorded with the camcorder’s Stitch Assist mode in their correct order and orientation, making it easy to merge them. Please refer to the Camcorder Instruction Manual to learn how to record in Stitch Assist mode.
  • Page 90 Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch) Click [Start]. Select [3. Save] and then click [Save]. • Select the destination folder, input the file name and click [Save]. • In the View the Saved Image? window, click [Yes]. The Viewer window opens and displays the merged image. ❍...

  • Page 91: Adding Still Images From Your Computer To The Memory Card

    Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card You can add still images from the computer to a memory card. You can also add sample images for card mix and card animation from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. ❍...
  • Page 92 Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card Select the image size. • Confirm that your camcorder model name is displayed under [Camera model]. • [Image Size]: Select [large] or [Small]. • [Adjust Height] and [Adjust Width] specify the standard for image enlargement and reduction.

  • Page 93: Adding Sample Images To The Memory Card

    Adding Sample Images to the Memory Card You can add sample images for card mix and card animation to the memory card. 4 images for CARD CHROMA, 2 images for CARD LUMINANCE, 2 images for CAMERA CHROMA and 4 images for CARD ANIMATION are provided on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.
  • Page 94 CHROMA] or [CARD ANIMATION] folder, select the image you wish to copy to the camcorder and click [Open]. Set [Image Size] to [Small]. • Confirm that your camcorder model name is displayed under [Camera model]. • When you have selected multiple images in step 2, [Save subsequent images with the same settings] will be activated.

  • Page 95: Adding A Start-Up Image To The Memory Card

    ❍ Image files that do not appear in the [Computer] list of the DVC My Camera window cannot be saved to the camcorder. ❍ Do not detach the USB cable, turn the camcorder power off, or disconnect the camcorder from the computer while the My Camera Settings is being saved to the camcorder.
  • Page 96 • The file name of the saved start-up image appears in the [Camera] list. • Start-up images will be saved to the [Dcim] folder in the memory card. Click [Close]. Follow the instructions in Customizing the Camcorder in the Camcorder Instruction Manual and change the My Camera setting. button.

  • Page 97: Adding New Start-Up Images To The Dvc My Camera Window

    Adding New Start-up Images to the DVC My Camera Window Create a start-up image using an image editing application program. Create the file in the JPEG format at a size of (w) 320 × (h) 240 pixels. Once you have created the start-up image and saved it to the computer, use the following procedures to add it to the DVC My Camera window.

  • Page 98: Uninstalling The Software

    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 and PhotoStitch Move the program’s folder into the Trash to uninstall programs such as ImageBrowser and PhotoStitch.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    This topic explains some of the causes for and solutions to problems with the software. ? Cannot download images, camcorder is not recognized when the camcorder is connected via the USB interface. ➜ Computer does not support the USB interface.
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