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  • Page 1 Digital Video Software Version 31 Instruction Manual English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read This First ......................4 Checking Supplied Accessories ................4 System Requirements ....................5 What is Digital Video Software? ................6 Windows ........................7 CameraWindow ..................... 7 [Acquire Images] Tab ..................7 [Print] Tab ......................8 [Set to Camera] Tab ..................9 Camera Browser Window ................
  • Page 3 Uploading Still Images to the camcorder ............. 66 Using Various Functions ..................68 Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages............68 Running a Slide Show ..................70 Adding Sound to a Still Image................72 Reviewing and Changing the Owner Name of the Camcorder......73 Uninstalling the Software ..................

  • Page 4: Read This First

    (SD, SDHC and miniSD Cards), personal computers, or peripheral devices, or due to use of a memory card not initialized by a Canon camcorder. Trademark Acknowledgments • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    Windows 2000 systems with built-in USB ports Free Hard Disk Space: • Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more • Canon DV TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more × Display: 1024 768 pixels or better/High Color (16 bit) or better Proper operation is not guaranteed on a dual CPU PC or on a user-built PC.

  • Page 6: What Is Digital Video Software

    What is Digital Video Software? Digital Video Software allows you to download still images you recorded with the camcorder to a computer and manage, print, and edit them. ZoomBrowser EX • Viewing still images as thumbnails • Managing by shooting date folders with still images •...

  • Page 7: Windows

    Windows CameraWindow After you connect the camcorder to your computer, you can use CameraWindow to download still images to the computer. Furthermore, you can print still images directly from the camcorder, without having to download them to the computer ( 42), and you can confirm and change the owner’s name of the camcorder you specify ( 73).

  • Page 8: [Print] Tab

    [Print] Tab After connecting the camcorder to your computer, use this tab to print still images without downloading them to the computer first. The window varies depending on the selected printing type. Refer to Printing Still Images without Downloading Them 42).

  • Page 9: [Set To Camera] Tab

    [Set to Camera] Tab This tab is used for confirming and changing the owner’s name of the camcorder you can specify ( 73) and uploading the still images to the camcorder. My Camera function is not supported by the camcorder. Camera Control window Enter or change the name of the camcorder’s owner.

  • Page 10: Camera Browser Window

    Camera Browser Window Prints the selected still images. Starts ZoomBrowser EX. Selects the still image selection method. Changes the size of the thumbnail. Selects whether to show or hide the image frame and file name. Still image information and a histogram 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.

  • Page 11: Main Window

    If you wish to start ZoomBrowser EX without connecting the camcorder or card reader/writer, double-click the on the desktop, or click the Windows [start] menu and select [All Programs] [Canon Utilities] [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX]. To exit ZoomBrowser EX, click or select [Exit] from the [File] menu.
  • Page 12 2 Folders Area You can select a folder to be displayed in the Browser Area. In the [Last Acquired Images] panel, the newly downloaded still images are placed into virtual folders classified by recording date. In the panel below, the folders where the downloaded still images are actually saved in are displayed.

  • Page 13: View Mode

    5 View Mode You can select the view mode of images in the Browser Area. [Zoom Mode]: The images in the selected folder are shown as thumbnails. [Scroll Mode]: Double clicking a folder shows thumbnails of the still images inside. [Preview Mode]: Double clicking the folders at the bottom of the window opens the folder and shows a large still image in the folder along with detailed information.

  • Page 14: Command Buttons

    6 Command buttons 1 View Image Displays a selected image in the [Image Viewer] window. Properties Displays properties of the selected still image. When you select a different image while the [Properties] window is open, the information switches to the one of the selected image.

  • Page 15: [Image Viewer] Window

    [Image Viewer] Window The [Image Viewer] window appears when you select an image and click [View Image] or double-click an image. 1 Previous/Next Displays the previous/next image in the current folder. Zoom In/Zoom Out Enlarges/Reduces a still image. When the image is larger than the window, you can move the image in the desired direction.

  • Page 16: [Red Eye Correction] Window

    Fit to Window Matches the image size to the size of the Image Viewer Window. Restore Restores the standard display size. Zoom Slider Allows you to enlarge/reduce the displayed image. Show Image Full Displays an image in full screen size. Screen Change the Star Allows you to change the star rating.

  • Page 17: [Auto Adjustment] Window

    [Auto Adjustment] Window Select [Auto Adjustment] from the [Edit] menu, or click the icon and select [Auto Adjustment]. Use this to automatically correct the color balance of the still image. [Color/Brightness Adjustment] Window Select [Color/Brightness Adjustment] from the [Edit] menu, or click the icon and select [Color/Brightness Adjustment].

  • Page 18: [Sharpness] Window

    [Sharpness] Window Select [Sharpness] from the [Edit] menu, or click the icon and select [Sharpness]. Use this to emphasize and clarify the outlines of people and objects. [Trim Image] Window Select [Trim] from the [Edit] menu, or click the icon and select [Trim]. Specify the area in the still image to crop and click [Trim Image] to trim the image.

  • Page 19: [Insert Text] Window

    [Insert Text] Window Select [Insert Text] from the [Edit] menu, or click the icon and select [Insert Text]. Use this to write text on still images. These image correction tools can be selected by clicking [Edit] [Edit Image] in Task Area of the Main Window. Windows...

  • Page 20: Installing The Digital Video Software

    Installing the Digital Video Software Be sure to install the Digital Video Software before connecting the camcorder to the computer. You must have authorization as a Computer System Administrator to install programs. Windows Vista/Windows XP Users: Your digital video camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP).
  • Page 21 Depending on your computer’s settings, the file extension “.EXE” may not appear. Select your country or region. Select your language. Click [Easy Installation] under Digital Video Software. To install the software individually, click [Custom Installation]. Installer Panel If other software is running, close all programs and click [OK].
  • Page 22 Review the installation settings and click [Install]. If you selected [Custom Installation] and are using Windows 2000, select Canon DV TWAIN Driver (USB driver). When installing the software on Windows XP or 2000 by selecting [Easy Installation], EOS Utility (software for downloading still images from the Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras) will be installed.
  • Page 23 Read the license agreement and click [Yes] to accept the terms and to start installation. Click [Next]. Installing the Digital Video Software...
  • Page 24 When the installation is complete, make sure [Restart computer immediately (Recommended)] is selected and then click [Restart]. When you do not need to restart the computer, the [Finish] screen will be displayed. Click [Finish]; remove the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive, and proceed to Before Downloading Still Images ( 25).

  • Page 25: Before Downloading Still Images

    Before Downloading Still Images Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 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.
  • Page 26 Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camcorder’s USB Terminal. • The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer: - Windows 2000: Installation of the DV TWAIN Driver starts. If the “Digital signature not found” message appears, click [Yes]. - If you are prompted to restart the computer, restart the computer.

  • Page 27: Downloading Still Images

    Downloading Still Images Observe the following precautions when the camcorder’s access indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may cause data to become corrupted. - Do not remove the memory card or detach the USB cable. - Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer. - Do not change the position of the mode dial.

  • Page 28: Starting Camerawindow

    Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. • If a camcorder and card reader are connected at the same time, a dialog appears allowing you to select the camcorder model. Confirm that [Canon Camera] or your camcorder model name is displayed and click [OK].

  • Page 29: Using The Computer To Download Still Images (Camerawindow)

    Using the Computer to Download Still Images (CameraWindow) You can select a downloading method in the Camera Control window. Auto-Downloading Click [Starts to download images] in the Camera Control window. • For instructions on how to set the Auto-download settings, see Auto- Downloading Settings ( 30).

  • Page 30: Auto-Downloading Settings

    Auto-Downloading Settings Select the setting for downloading images by operating your computer. You can change the image type and the destination folder. In the Camera Control window, click the [Acquire Images] tab and click [Preferences]. Select [Change auto download settings] and click [Next]. Downloading Still Images...
  • Page 31 Select the image type to be downloaded and click [Next]. Place a check mark here if you wish the original image to be deleted after downloading. Specify the destination folder settings and click [Next]. Destination Folder Click this button to specify the destination folder.
  • Page 32 Specify a process to perform after the image is downloaded. 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]. Downloading Still Images...

  • Page 33: Downloading The Selected Still Images From The Camerawindow

    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 from the CameraWindow Click [Lets you select and download images] in the Camera Control window. The CameraWindow opens.
  • Page 34 In the CameraWindow, select the image you wish to download and click [Image Download]. • Clicking on 2 images while holding down the [Shift] key selects also all images between the 2 images. • Clicking on different images while holding down the [Ctrl] key selects multiple images.
  • Page 35 [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. Downloading Still Images...

  • Page 36: Using The Camcorder To Download Still Images (Direct Transfer Function)

    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 In the Camera Control window, click the [Acquire Images] tab and click [Preferences].

  • Page 37: Direct Transfer

    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 Select a transfer option on the camcorder screen and press button. • See your camcorder instruction manual for how to set and operate the camcorder to transfer images.

  • Page 38: Using A Card Reader/Writer

    • Windows Vista/Windows XP: When a window appears allowing you to select an application program to start, select [View/Download Images using Canon ZoomBrowser EX] and click [OK]. • Windows 2000: Click the Windows [Start] menu, and select [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX Memory Card Utility] and [Canon ZoomBrowser EX Memory Card Utility].

  • Page 39: Auto-Downloading

    Auto-Downloading Click [Download Images]. • For instructions on how to set the Auto-download settings, see Auto- Downloading Settings ( 39). • Click [Exit] to close the window after downloading images. Auto-Downloading Settings Select the setting for downloading images by operating your computer. You can change the image type and the destination folder.
  • Page 40 Configure the settings and click [OK]. The window below will be displayed when you select [Perform selected processes consecutively] or [Select] under [Action After Download]. Select a process to perform after the image is downloaded, and click [OK]. Downloading Still Images...

  • Page 41: Downloading The Selected Still Images From The Zoombrowser Ex

    Downloading the Selected Still Images from the ZoomBrowser Click [Lets you select and download images]. The ZoomBrowser EX opens. In the ZoomBrowser EX, select the image you wish to download and click [Image Download]. • Clicking on 2 images while holding down the [Shift] key selects also all images between the 2 images.

  • Page 42: Printing Still Images

    Printing Still Images Printing Still Images without Downloading Them This section explains how to print still images by connecting the camcorder to the computer. The steps are basically the same when using a card reader/writer. You can select one of the following 4 methods to print still images directly from the camcorder, without downloading images to the computer.
  • Page 43 Click one of the 4 printing methods. Specify the print settings and click [Print]. The window varies depending on the selected printing method in step 3. Printing Still Images...
  • Page 44 When you have selected [Print All Photos]: Selects the printer. Sets the paper size and type. Sets the number of print copies of the displayed image. Sets the shooting date/time Click this button to switch between still images imprint and color settings. if multiple images are selected.
  • Page 45 When you have selected [Print Contact Sheet with All Photos]: Sets the paper size Rotates still images. and orientation. Click this to use the trimming function (crops a portion of the still image). Selects the printer. Sets the print settings Click these buttons to switch between pages.
  • Page 46 When you have selected [Select an image and print]: • If you selected [Select an image and print], the following window will be displayed. Select still images you wish to print, and click [Print]. If you selected [Contact Sheet Print], the same window described in the previous section When you have selected [Print Contact Sheet with All Photos]: ( 45) will be displayed.

  • Page 47: Printing Still Images Already Downloaded To The Computer

    Printing Still Images Already Downloaded to the Computer You can select one of the following 2 methods to print still images downloaded to the computer. • [Photo Print] - Prints one still image per page. • [Index Print] - Prints selected images in rows with file names and image information. You can select the program to use for printing by clicking [Print &...
  • Page 48 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. Selects the printer. Sets the paper size settings. Click this button to switch between still Sets the number of print copies images if multiple images are selected. of the displayed image. Sets the shooting date/time imprint and color settings. Printing Still Images...

  • Page 49: [Index Print]

    [Index Print] Click [Print & Email] in the Main Window and click [Index Print]. Select the still images you wish to print and click [Printer and Layout Settings]. Printing Still Images...
  • Page 50 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. Rotates still images. Sets the paper size and orientation. Click this to use the trimming function (crops a portion of Selects the printer. the still image). Click these buttons to switch between pages. Sets the print settings for shooting information, comments, headers, footers and page numbers.

  • Page 51: Organizing Images

    Organizing Images Applying Star Ratings and Keywords This task allows you to apply ratings to your images from one star to three stars. The star rating can be used as one of the search conditions, or for the selection of images to be displayed in the Browser Window.

  • Page 52: Classifying The Images

    Classifying the Images This task allows you to classify selected images according to the shooting date. Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window. Click [Classify into Folder]. Select the images you wish to classify and click [Specify Classification Settings]. Organizing Images...
  • Page 53 Specify the folder structure and the saving folder and click [Finish]. The selected images are classified into the specified folder. Organizing Images...

  • Page 54: Renaming Multiple Files

    Renaming Multiple Files This task allows you to rename multiple files at the same time, or to rename and copy multiple files. Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window. Click [Rename Multiple Files]. Select the images you wish to rename and click [Specify Rename Settings].
  • Page 55 Specify the settings and click [Finish]. Placing a check mark here makes copies of images with new names. The name of the original images will not be changed. To rename a folder, select a folder, and open the [Rename Folder] window by selecting [Rename] from the [File] menu.

  • Page 56: Searching For Images

    Searching for Images This task allows you to search for images by star rating, modification date, shooting date, comment or keywords. Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window. You can also search for images by clicking [Search] on the Application Tool Bar. Skip to step 3.
  • Page 57 Specify the search conditions and click [Start Search]. • The search results are displayed as thumbnails. • Select at least one search condition. Click [Finish]. • To change the search parameters and perform another search, click [Specify Search Conditions] and repeat steps 3-4. Organizing Images...
  • Page 58 • The images of the search result are displayed in the [Search Results] folder. You can print or copy these images to another folder. Folders Area The searched images will remain in this folder until ZoomBrowser EX is closed or another search is performed, but if you delete an image in this folder, the corresponding original image will be deleted as well.

  • Page 59: Exporting Images

    Exporting Images You can change the data type for selected still images and movies and save them as new files. You can also export selected movies and still image properties to a text file or copy and rename movies and still images. Furthermore, you can export still images for use as a screen saver or a wallpaper.
  • Page 60 Select images and click [Specify Export Settings]. Specify the export settings and click [Finish]. The window varies depending on the selected export type in step 2. When you have selected [Export Still Images]: You can convert still images to another file type, resize and save them as new files. You can select the file type from BMP, JPEG and TIFF.
  • Page 61 When you have selected [Export Shooting Properties]: You can select the information you wish to export and save as a text file. When you have selected [Export as a Screen Saver]: You can export and save the image as a screen saver. Exporting Images...
  • Page 62 When you have selected [Export as a Wallpaper]: You can export and save the image as Windows wallpaper. This task cannot be performed if you have selected multiple images. Exporting Images...

  • Page 63: Saving On Cd-R/Rw Discs (Windows Vista/Windows Xp)

    Saving on CD-R/RW Discs (Windows Vista/Windows XP) You can copy and save images to CD-R or CD-RW discs. The shooting information is copied along with the images. This function can only be used on a computer that came with a CD-R/RW drive as standard equipment.
  • Page 64 Click [Backup to CD]. Select the folders or images you wish to save and click [Specify Backup Settings]. Exporting Images...
  • Page 65 Set the backup settings and click [Start Backup]. The disc will be ejected from the drive when copying is complete. You can add images to a CD-R/RW disc that already contains images. Exporting Images...

  • Page 66: Uploading Still Images To The Camcorder

    Uploading Still Images to the camcorder You can copy still images saved on the computer to the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 25). The still images will be added to the memory selected for the playback of still images (built-in hard disk/memory or memory card).
  • Page 67 Select the image size and click [Add]. When you upload images edited with another application, image properties may be lost. Exporting Images...

  • Page 68: Using Various Functions

    Using Various Functions Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages You can attach selected still images to an e-mail message. If necessary, you can make the image file size smaller. Click [Print & Email] in the Main Window. Click [Email Images]. Select the still images you wish to send and click [Change Image Size].
  • Page 69 Select image size and quality, and click [Finish]. • If you selected [Using the recommended settings.], your e-mail software starts and the selected still images appear as an attachment in the message window. Input address, subject and your comments and send the message. •...

  • Page 70: Running A Slide Show

    Running a Slide Show You can view selected still images in a slide show. Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window. You can also view a slide show by clicking [Slide Show] on the Application Tool Bar. Skip to step 4. Click [View as a Slide Show].
  • Page 71 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 second(s)”, you can select the interval in the control below (from 1 to 120 seconds).

  • Page 72: Adding Sound To A Still Image

    Adding Sound to a Still Image • You can add a sound to an image. The sound file that can be added to the image must be WAVE type (extension “.wav”). • The sound cannot be played back on the camcorder. In the Main Window, select an image and select [Add/ Remove Sound] from the [Edit] menu.

  • Page 73: Reviewing And Changing The Owner Name Of The Camcorder

    Reviewing and Changing the Owner Name of the Camcorder You can change and confirm the owner’s name of the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 25). Click the [Set to Camera] tab and click [Confirms/changes camera settings]. Enter the camcorder’s owner’s name and click [OK]. Input the camcorder’s owner’s name here (up to 31 characters).

  • Page 74: Uninstalling The Software

    You must have authorization as a Computer System Administrator to uninstall programs. Uninstalling ZoomBrowser EX Other programs in the [Canon Utilities] folder can also be uninstalled in the same way. Click the Windows [start] menu and select [All Programs] [Canon Utilities] [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX Uninstall].

  • Page 75: Uninstalling The Twain Driver (Windows 2000 Only)

    Turn the camcorder POWER switch to OFF and remove the USB cable from the computer. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [DV TWAIN Driver x.x] and [TWAIN Driver Uninstall]. A version number appears in place of “x.x”.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Connection Camcorder is not recognized when connected to the computer. Computer does not support the USB interface. Refer to System Requirements ( There is no memory card in the camcorder. Insert a memory card into the camcorder. The camcorder is not set to the correct mode. Set the camcorder to still image playback mode.
  • Page 77 - If you do not find [Scanners and Cameras] in the [Control Panel] or [Printers and Other Hardware]. - If [Canon Camera] or your camcorder model name does not appear in the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] or [Scanners and Cameras].
  • Page 78 Click each [Oem*inf] 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 79 Tel (US): 1-800-828-4040 (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 Hongkong Co., Ltd. 19/F., The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong Phone: 852-2170-2828 Fax: 852-2723-9684 The information in this manual is verified as of 1 June 2008.

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