Page 2 - Read Carefully Before Using; CANON SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT
Read Carefully Before Using CANON SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT: READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE CLICKING “YES” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN AND INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE. This agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal contract between you, either an individual or entity, and Canon Inc. (“Canon”)g...
Page 4 - Contents
4 Contents Read Carefully Before Using .......................................................................................... 2 CANON SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT ................................................................... 2 Read This First ....................................................
Page 5 - Read This First; Disclaimer; About This Manual
5 E Read This First Disclaimer ¡ While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained inthis guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errorsor omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of thehardware and software described herei...
Page 6 - • Speaker or Headphones (when using DV Messenger); Requirements for Using the DV Messenger
6 You need following items for using the Software:• Digital Camcorder• DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK (Supplied) • DV (IEEE1394) Cable (Commercially available) Refer to the instruction manual of your computer for the type of the DV cable. • Speaker or Headphones (when using DV Messenger) Requirements for ...
Page 7 - System Requirements; 28 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
7 E System Requirements OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or ProfessionalProper operation is not guaranteed on an OS that hasbeen upgraded from a previous version. CPU: Pentium 500 MHz or better (800 MHz or betterrecommended) RAM: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Free Hard Disk Space:...
Page 8 - What Can Be Accomplished With the Software; Downloading Files from Memory Card to Computer (; Canon camcorders only (refer to the table on the next page)
8 What Can Be Accomplished With the Software This topic introduces the main features of the software contained on the DVNETWORK SOLUTION DISK. Canon camcorders only (refer to the table on the next page) The AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver is a software that allows you to useyour camcorder as ...
Page 9 - Free Download; Read Carefully
9 E * Requirements: AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver: Can be used with camcorders with anasterisk (*) below.Camcorder operation: Camcorders listed below can be operated from with the DVMessenger.File transfer: If your contact has a camcorder with an asterisk (*) below, you cantransfer files fr...
Page 10 - Installation Precautions:; • If the version of your Windows Messenger is older than 4.5, a dialog; Installing the Software; Installing from the DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK
10 With this procedure, the DV Messenger will be installed and the driver files for theAV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver will be copied to your computer. Forthe installation procedure of the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver, see p.12. Installation Precautions: ¡ DV Messenger cannot be ins...
Page 11 - • If a dialog appears asking you
11 E 4. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Select the components and click [Next]. 5. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Read the license agreements and click [Yes]. 6. •••••••••••••...
Page 12 - • The installation is complete.; Connect the power adapter to the camcorder.; Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver
12 Installing the Software 8. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Click [Finish]. • The installation is complete. Installation Precautions: ¡ Install the driver files from the DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK first before installingthe driver ( 10). ...
Page 13 - Check if the driver has been installed correctly.; 6) and reinstall the; If the Driver Has Been Installed Properly
13 E 6. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Check if the driver has been installed correctly. • From the [start] menu, select [My Computer] and check if the cameraicon appears. If the camera icondoes not appear, the installation hasnot been c...
Page 14 - Setting the Application Not to Start Automatically; • Now the application will not start
14 Installing the Software ■ Setting the Application Not to Start Automatically When you install the driver, the computer is set to automatically start an applica-tion each time you connect the camcorder to the computer. Use the followingprocedures to change the setting. 1. •••••••••••••••••••••••••...
Page 16 - Uninstalling the Software; • The uninstall utility starts and; Uninstalling the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver
16 Uninstalling the Software Uninstall the software if it has not been installed correctly or if it is not requiredanymore. Caution: ¡ Close all programs that are running before uninstalling. 1. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• From the [s...
Page 18 - • When the camera icon does; Troubleshooting the Driver Uninstall; Use the procedures below for the following circumstances too.
18 Uninstalling the Software 7. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Right-click the mouse button on the camera icon and select[Delete]. • When the camera icon does not appear, refer to“Troubleshooting the DriverUninstall” below. 8. ••••••••••...
Page 21 - Close all windows and restart the computer.; • The uninstall process is complete.
21 E 8. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Double-click the [Oem*.inf] file. • A number such as “0” or “1” appears in place of the asterisk (*)above. You will also find another filecalled [Oem*.pnf], which will havethe same number as the [Oe...
Page 22 - Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer; Connection Precautions:
22 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Connection Precautions: ¡ Make sure the camcorder is being powered by the compact power adapter beforeconnecting it to a computer. ¡ Do not connect any devices to the camcorder‘s USB terminal when connecting thecamcorder to the computer using the DV terminal...
Page 23 - Downloading Still Images/Movies to a Computer; Downloading with the [Scanner and Camera Wizard]; Insert a memory card to the camcorder.
A V/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 23 E Downloading Still Images/Movies to a Computer Cautions: ¡ Observe following precautions when the camcorder’s card access indicator isflashing (the camcorder is reading or writing from or to the memory card). Failure todo so may cause memory card data to b...
Page 24 - starts automatically.
24 Downloading Still Images/Movies to a Computer 4. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Connect the camcorder to the computer using the DV cable( 22). • The [Scanner and Camera Wizard] starts automatically. • If the program does not start aut...
Page 25 - Specify file name and destination and click the [Next] button.; • Downloading of the selected still
A V/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 25 E 7. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Specify file name and destination and click the [Next] button. • Downloading of the selected still images starts. • When download is complete, a dialog confir...
Page 27 - OR
A V/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 27 E 5. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Keep the mouse clicked on the thumbnail and move it to thedesired folder (drag and drop). OR 5. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...
Page 28 - Uploading Files from the Computer to the Memory Card
28 Uploading Files from the Computer to the Memory Card Cautions: ¡ If you are using an SD Memory Card, make sure the protect switch is set to allowrecording. ¡ When uploading files to the memory card, keep the file name within 8 characters.Depending on the extension (4 characters or more), files ma...
Page 29 - Preparations for the DV Messenger; Connecting Precautions:; Checking the Camcorder Connection
DV Messenger 29 E Preparations for the DV Messenger Before you use the DV Messenger, check whether the camcorder is correctlyconnected to the computer. You also need to disable the firewall ( 30). Connecting Precautions: ¡ Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapter beforeconnec...
Page 30 - • If you are using a Canon camcorder,; About the Firewall; Disabling the Firewall
30 Preparations for the DV Messenger 6. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Click [Next]. 7. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Confirm that your camcorder is displayed and click [Can...
Page 32 - from the; the checkmark back to the checkbox.
32 4. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Select the network you are using, right-click the mouse buttonand select [Properties]. • You can identify the network you are using by checking which [Status] is [Enabled]. • If [1394 Connection] is l...
Page 33 - Videoconferencing; Starting the DV Messenger; Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode.; • DV Messenger starts. The DVM panel (DV Messenger panel) and Windows
DV Messenger 33 E Videoconferencing Starting the DV Messenger Caution: ¡ The DV Messenger will not start when you have signed in to Windows Messenger.In such case, sign out of Windows first and start DV Messenger. ¡ Do not update Windows Messenger while DV Messenger is started. ¡ Do not connect two ...
Page 34 - • To use the DV Messenger, both you and your contact need to be online.; Preparing the Camcorder for Communication
34 Videoconferencing • To use the DV Messenger, both you and your contact need to be online. – If your contact is already online when you sign in: A message will be send automatically toyour contact notifying that you havesigned in. – If your contact signs in when you are already online: A message a...
Page 37 - Starting a Videoconference by Inviting a Contact; Starting a Videoconference
DV Messenger 37 E 9. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Check if the microphone volume is correctly indicated and click[Next]. • In TAPE CAMERA mode: Direct your voice into the microphone of your camcorderand check if the volume indicatorope...
Page 39 - Starting a Videoconference by Accepting an Invitation; • The videoconference starts.
DV Messenger 39 E ■ Starting a Videoconference by Accepting an Invitation 1. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• If your contact clicks on [Remote] and selects you as the contact, aconnecting request appears on your computer screen. When the ...
Page 40 - Screen Displays
40 Screen Displays DVM Panel This is the DV Messenger‘s control panel. Use the buttons on this window tooperate the camcorder connected to your computer and the camcorder con-nected to the computer of your contact. 1 7 2 8 4 6 5 3 1 [Local] Button Displays the control panel of your camcorder. Thisbu...
Page 41 - Taskbar; DV Messenger task
DV Messenger 41 E 8 [Close] Button This closes the DVM panel. To display it again,double-click the DV Messenger icon on thetaskbar, or click the DV Messenger icon andselect [Open Control Panel] from the displayedmenu. This does not end the DV Messenger( 50). Taskbar When DV Messenger is started, the...
Page 42 - DV Messenger Icon Menu; About DV Messenger; Displays the version of the DV Messenger.; Help Topics; Displays the DV Messenger panel on the screen.; Disconnect; Exits the DV Messenger.
42 DV Messenger Icon Menu When you click the DV Messenger icon in the taskbar, a list of menus appears. 12345 1 About DV Messenger Displays the version of the DV Messenger. 2 Help Topics Displays the DV Messenger's help topics. 3 Control Panel Open Displays the DV Messenger panel on the screen. 4 Di...
Page 43 - Operating Camcorders With DV Messenger; Operating Availability; Canon Digital Camcorder
DV Messenger 43 E Operating Camcorders With DV Messenger You can operate the camcorder connected to your computer and the computerconnected to your contact's computer with the DV Messenger.If you wish to operate the camcorder of your contact, ask your contact to place a ✓ (checkmark) to the before [...
Page 44 - Set your camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode.; Focus Mode; Operating the Camcorders With DV Messenger
44 If the camcorder connected to your computer is set to TAPE CAMERA mode, youcan send live video recording to your contact and perform a videoconference( 33). You can also adjust the camcorder's zoom and focus from the DVM panel. 1. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...
Page 46 - Plays back the tape in reverse.
46 Operating the Camcorders With DV Messenger Video picturefrom the tape inyour or yourcontact‘scamcorder 1 Playback Plays back the tape. 2 Reversed Playback Plays back the tape in reverse. 3 Playback Pause Pauses the playback. 4 Stop Stops the playback. 5 Rewind Rewinds the tape. 6 Fast Forward Fas...
Page 47 - connect your camcorder.
DV Messenger 47 E In [CARD] Mode (File Transfer) If the camcorder connected to your contact‘s computer is equipped with a filetransfer function, and the camcorder is set to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode, you cantransfer files recorded on the memory card in that camcorder to your computer. Cautions: ¡ Obtain ...
Page 48 - next to the thumbnail.
48 4. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Select the file you wish to transfer by placing a checkmark tothe next to the thumbnail. • Depending on the speed of your Internet connection, it may taketime until the thumbnails appear. • If you mov...
Page 49 - Changing the Mode of the Camcorder; Change the mode of the camcorder.
DV Messenger 49 E Changing the Mode of the Camcorder This section describes the procedure for changing the mode of the camcorderduring communication. Caution: ¡ The settings for camera and microphone in the [Audio Tuning Wizard] may bechanged when you change the mode of your camcorder. In such case,...
Page 50 - Ending the DV Messenger; • DV Messenger closes.; Ending the Communication with Your Contact
50 Ending the DV Messenger 1. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Right-click the mouse on the [Remote] button of the DVMpanel. ORClick the DV Messenger icon on the taskbar and select [Discon-nect] from the displayed menu. • The communication...
Page 51 - Troubleshooting; The driver is not correctly installed. Uninstall (; Cannot find the driver files.; Check if the memory card is correctly inserted into the camcorder.; Canon Camera Storage Device is not recognized.; When uploading files from the computer to the memory card; Cannot upload the file to the memory card.; There is not enough memory space available on the memory card.
51 E Troubleshooting Regarding Installation of the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIADriver ? The Canon camcorder is connected to the computer via a DV cable, butis not recognized by the computer. ➜ Check if the camcorder is set to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. ➜ If the IEEE1394 port did not come preinstalled,...
Page 52 - Check if the POWER switch is in a position other than OFF.
52 Troubleshooting ➜ Check if the POWER switch is in a position other than OFF. ➜ You have not performed the [Windows Messenger Audio Update].Please consult Microsoft for details. ? The DVM panel does not change to [CARD] mode even if the camcorderis set to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. ➜ If you are using a...
Page 55 - Cannot set the sound to mute.; If the Canon camcorder is set to; The camcorder turns off during use in TAPE CAMERA mode.; There is no memory card inserted into your contact's camcorder.
55 E ? Cannot set the sound to mute. ➜ Sound may still be send to your contact even if the microphone volumelever is moved completely to the left and the volume lever indicates that itis set to mute. Move the lever to the right and back to the left; no soundshould be send to your contact now. ? Ther...
Page 56 - Can‘t operate the camcorder.; Check if the camcorder is correctly connected to the computer.
56 ➜ If the memory card cover is open, file transfer may not work. Ask yourcontact to close the memory card cover. ➜ If a application software using the file transfer function (such as [Scannerand Camera Wizard]) is started on the computer of your contact, youcannot use the file transfer function. A...