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...the image you want. DIE-272 Image Control & Storage Software Version 1.1 Installing the Software CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files CONSOLE is for use with Windows® XP (Service Pack 2).... Shortcut Keys English You can adjust and save the Custom Preset settings of a camcorder from a computer and to record on the tape in the camcorder and onto the computer's hard disk by connecting the camcorder using a waveform monitor and a vector scope to adjust the settings of the...
...the image you want. DIE-272 Image Control & Storage Software Version 1.1 Installing the Software CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files CONSOLE is for use with Windows® XP (Service Pack 2).... Shortcut Keys English You can adjust and save the Custom Preset settings of a camcorder from a computer and to record on the tape in the camcorder and onto the computer's hard disk by connecting the camcorder using a waveform monitor and a vector scope to adjust the settings of the...
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... Requirements 3 What is CONSOLE 4 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and Drivers 1-6 Installing CONSOLE and the Canon Virtual VCR Driver 1-6 Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1-7 Connecting the Camcorder 1-8 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1-8 Launching CONSOLE 1-9 Changing the Software Event Setting 1-9 Starting the Application 1-9 Activation 1-10 Purchasing the License...
... Requirements 3 What is CONSOLE 4 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and Drivers 1-6 Installing CONSOLE and the Canon Virtual VCR Driver 1-6 Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1-7 Connecting the Camcorder 1-8 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1-8 Launching CONSOLE 1-9 Changing the Software Event Setting 1-9 Starting the Application 1-9 Activation 1-10 Purchasing the License...
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.... • Display a safety zone marker, an aspect marker and several other markers on the tape. - Camcorder's start CONSOLE 50 times limited to the computer. With CONSOLE you connect the camcorder to within 14 days. Camcorder XH G1/XH A1 XL H1 XL2 Mode EXT. 4 Read This First What is available for remotely controlling the camcorder. Camera EXT. Camera EXT.
.... • Display a safety zone marker, an aspect marker and several other markers on the tape. - Camcorder's start CONSOLE 50 times limited to the computer. With CONSOLE you connect the camcorder to within 14 days. Camcorder XH G1/XH A1 XL H1 XL2 Mode EXT. 4 Read This First What is available for remotely controlling the camcorder. Camera EXT. Camera EXT.
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Chapter 1 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and Drivers...1-6 Installing CONSOLE and the Canon Virtual VCR Driver 1-6 Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1-7 Connecting the Camcorder ...1-8 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1-8 Launching CONSOLE ...1-9 Changing the Software Event Setting ...1-9 Starting the Application ...1-9 Activation...1-10 Purchasing the License Key...1-10 Registering the License Key ...1-10
Chapter 1 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and Drivers...1-6 Installing CONSOLE and the Canon Virtual VCR Driver 1-6 Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1-7 Connecting the Camcorder ...1-8 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1-8 Launching CONSOLE ...1-9 Changing the Software Event Setting ...1-9 Starting the Application ...1-9 Activation...1-10 Purchasing the License Key...1-10 Registering the License Key ...1-10
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The dedicated driver will be installed automatically. Installing CONSOLE and the Canon Virtual VCR Driver Do not connect the camcorder to the computer when installing the software. You need to create a shortcut for CONSOLE, click [Yes]. • If a warning window concerning the installation ... CONSOLE installer and click [Next]. 5 Click [Finish]. 1-6 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and Drivers 4 Follow the procedure below to install CONSOLE, Canon Virtual VCR driver and AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver.
The dedicated driver will be installed automatically. Installing CONSOLE and the Canon Virtual VCR Driver Do not connect the camcorder to the computer when installing the software. You need to create a shortcut for CONSOLE, click [Yes]. • If a warning window concerning the installation ... CONSOLE installer and click [Next]. 5 Click [Finish]. 1-6 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and Drivers 4 Follow the procedure below to install CONSOLE, Canon Virtual VCR driver and AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver.
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... the Custom Preset file (Camcorder settings) from and to the computer. When installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver, you to the Computer ( 1-8). • When the [Found New Hardware Wizard] window appears, select [No, not this happens, close the window. Open [My Computer] and check if the [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon appears...
... the Custom Preset file (Camcorder settings) from and to the computer. When installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver, you to the Computer ( 1-8). • When the [Found New Hardware Wizard] window appears, select [No, not this happens, close the window. Open [My Computer] and check if the [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon appears...
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... audio related adjustments except for the location of the camcorder can be used. - Your camcorder is correctly connected if you see items described in step 4 in SD mode: [Canon DV camcorder], [Canon Camera Storage Device] and [Canon Virtual VCR] are shown. EJECT switch - HDV/DV terminal on the camcorder DV cable IEEE1394 port on and activate the DV...
... audio related adjustments except for the location of the camcorder can be used. - Your camcorder is correctly connected if you see items described in step 4 in SD mode: [Canon DV camcorder], [Canon Camera Storage Device] and [Canon Virtual VCR] are shown. EJECT switch - HDV/DV terminal on the camcorder DV cable IEEE1394 port on and activate the DV...
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...dialog appears. The first time you can start CONSOLE are running software that automatically prompts you to choose an application when you connect the camcorder to the computer (set the video folder to an external hard disk, an error message "Delayed Write Failed" may be lost. Click... You need to deactivate the Windows program that displays the time at [Select an event] and select [Take no action"). 1 Set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. Click [Specify] and select a folder on [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon in the [My Computer] window and choose [Properties].
...dialog appears. The first time you can start CONSOLE are running software that automatically prompts you to choose an application when you connect the camcorder to the computer (set the video folder to an external hard disk, an error message "Delayed Write Failed" may be lost. Click... You need to deactivate the Windows program that displays the time at [Select an event] and select [Take no action"). 1 Set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. Click [Specify] and select a folder on [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon in the [My Computer] window and choose [Properties].
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... purchasing and receiving the license key, please visit the Canon's download site. • You can use all of the functions of this software after registering the license key. or Camera mode and connect the camcorder to EXT.CONT. Registering the License Key 1 Set the camcorder's recording program to the computer. ( 1-8) 2 Start CONSOLE. 3 Click [Register...
... purchasing and receiving the license key, please visit the Canon's download site. • You can use all of the functions of this software after registering the license key. or Camera mode and connect the camcorder to EXT.CONT. Registering the License Key 1 Set the camcorder's recording program to the computer. ( 1-8) 2 Start CONSOLE. 3 Click [Register...
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... Panel] Displays [Play Viewer] ( 6-50), [File Browser] ( 6-52) and a Waveform Vector Monitor ( 4-32). 3 3 Camcorder Information Shows the camcorder model name and the status of the software. 5 [Rec Panel] Displays [Rec Viewer] ( 4-23), [Focus Assist] ( 4-28), [Camera Control] ( 4-28), a Waveform Vector Monitor ( 4-32) and [Custom Preset] ( 4-37). 4 6 Toolbar For details, refer.../Hides [Play Panel] and the playback tools. 4 Adds/Deletes the work space ( 2-15). Select [Exit] from the [File] menu to Camcorder Status ( 2-14). 4 Software Status Displays the status of the tape in the...
... Panel] Displays [Play Viewer] ( 6-50), [File Browser] ( 6-52) and a Waveform Vector Monitor ( 4-32). 3 3 Camcorder Information Shows the camcorder model name and the status of the software. 5 [Rec Panel] Displays [Rec Viewer] ( 4-23), [Focus Assist] ( 4-28), [Camera Control] ( 4-28), a Waveform Vector Monitor ( 4-32) and [Custom Preset] ( 4-37). 4 6 Toolbar For details, refer.../Hides [Play Panel] and the playback tools. 4 Adds/Deletes the work space ( 2-15). Select [Exit] from the [File] menu to Camcorder Status ( 2-14). 4 Software Status Displays the status of the tape in the...
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... Viewer] window. 2 Displays/Hides the [File Browser] window. 3 Displays/Hides the waveform vector monitor. CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files CONSOLE Windows 2-14 [Version] Menu Main Toolbar 1 2 3...are "Main Toolbar", "Recording Toolbar" and "Playback Toolbar" in the camcorder Status of the tape. Icon No tape in the main panel. Camcorder Status This status shows the name of the camcorder connected and status of the tape Stop mode Recording 1 Displays/Hides [...
... Viewer] window. 2 Displays/Hides the [File Browser] window. 3 Displays/Hides the waveform vector monitor. CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files CONSOLE Windows 2-14 [Version] Menu Main Toolbar 1 2 3...are "Main Toolbar", "Recording Toolbar" and "Playback Toolbar" in the camcorder Status of the tape. Icon No tape in the main panel. Camcorder Status This status shows the name of the camcorder connected and status of the tape Stop mode Recording 1 Displays/Hides [...
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...] [Add Work Space]. Icon CONSOLE Status Not started Stop mode Recording Data dropping occurred ( 5-48). CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files CONSOLE Windows 2-15 Work Space You can register your own panel layouts to...work space, select [View] [Work Space] and the name of the work space. The positions of the windows are displayed on the camcorder screen. 2 Input the name of the registered work space will not be displayed in the menu. Up to suit the purposes of ...
...] [Add Work Space]. Icon CONSOLE Status Not started Stop mode Recording Data dropping occurred ( 5-48). CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files CONSOLE Windows 2-15 Work Space You can register your own panel layouts to...work space, select [View] [Work Space] and the name of the work space. The positions of the windows are displayed on the camcorder screen. 2 Input the name of the registered work space will not be displayed in the menu. Up to suit the purposes of ...
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...CNSL0001.avi"). 3 • Place a check mark to record the Custom Preset settings of the camcorder onto the hard disk. CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-17 Various Settings and [Performance.... 5 Sets the cache recording time ( 5-46). 6 Placing a check mark displays a dialog confirming the video folder each time you start the recording the camcorder pictures onto the hard disk. [General] Tab 1 Select [Option] from the [File] menu, or click . 1 2 2 Choose one of the tabs...
...CNSL0001.avi"). 3 • Place a check mark to record the Custom Preset settings of the camcorder onto the hard disk. CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-17 Various Settings and [Performance.... 5 Sets the cache recording time ( 5-46). 6 Placing a check mark displays a dialog confirming the video folder each time you start the recording the camcorder pictures onto the hard disk. [General] Tab 1 Select [Option] from the [File] menu, or click . 1 2 2 Choose one of the tabs...
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CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-18 Various Settings and [Performance Check] [DV Rec] Tab This tab is for ... type from [MPEG2TS] or [MPEG2ES]. When the audio mode is compatible with the same file name as the recording file will be output to the camcorder. When [All pictures] or [I picture and P picture] is recorded and added to 4CH, the sounds on channel 1 and 2 will be recorded in "File Name_sub...
CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-18 Various Settings and [Performance Check] [DV Rec] Tab This tab is for ... type from [MPEG2TS] or [MPEG2ES]. When the audio mode is compatible with the same file name as the recording file will be output to the camcorder. When [All pictures] or [I picture and P picture] is recorded and added to 4CH, the sounds on channel 1 and 2 will be recorded in "File Name_sub...
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CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-19 Various Settings and [Performance Check] [Performance Check] You can check whether the ...
CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-19 Various Settings and [Performance Check] [Performance Check] You can check whether the ...
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...; The performance check cannot be according to the recording settings in the [DV Rec] tab. - When receiving the DV standard data from the camcorder while [Frame] is activated. A bar below the red line indicates that data may be dropped during the system performance check, data...for writing (DV or HDV) will not be dropped when a program accessing the hard disk (e.g. CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-20 Various Settings and [Performance Check] 3 Click [Start] on the right...
...; The performance check cannot be according to the recording settings in the [DV Rec] tab. - When receiving the DV standard data from the camcorder while [Frame] is activated. A bar below the red line indicates that data may be dropped during the system performance check, data...for writing (DV or HDV) will not be dropped when a program accessing the hard disk (e.g. CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-20 Various Settings and [Performance Check] 3 Click [Start] on the right...
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... that you click [Apply]. The new key setting will not be applied unless you wish to change belongs. CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-21 Various Settings and [Performance Check] Changing the Default Shortcut Key Settings 4 You...
... that you click [Apply]. The new key setting will not be applied unless you wish to change belongs. CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-21 Various Settings and [Performance Check] Changing the Default Shortcut Key Settings 4 You...
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... [Rec Viewer] ...4-23 Adjusting the Preview Size...4-23 Overlaying Marker...4-24 Splitting the Preview Image...4-27 Zebra Pattern ...4-27 [Focus Assist] ...4-28 [Camera Control] ...4-28 [Control] Tab...4-29 [Information] Tab ...4-31 Waveform Vector Monitor ...4-32 [Color Control] ...4-34 [Color Correction] ...4-34 [Detail... ...4-39 Practical Usages of the Custom Preset Files 4-40 Use of the Disconnected Camcorder After Adjusting the Custom Preset Files 4-40 Passing Down the Custom Preset Setting to the Other Camcorders 4-41 Creating a New Custom Preset File Using an Existing File as a Base...
... [Rec Viewer] ...4-23 Adjusting the Preview Size...4-23 Overlaying Marker...4-24 Splitting the Preview Image...4-27 Zebra Pattern ...4-27 [Focus Assist] ...4-28 [Camera Control] ...4-28 [Control] Tab...4-29 [Information] Tab ...4-31 Waveform Vector Monitor ...4-32 [Color Control] ...4-34 [Color Correction] ...4-34 [Detail... ...4-39 Practical Usages of the Custom Preset Files 4-40 Use of the Disconnected Camcorder After Adjusting the Custom Preset Files 4-40 Passing Down the Custom Preset Setting to the Other Camcorders 4-41 Creating a New Custom Preset File Using an Existing File as a Base...
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.... CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files Camera and Picture Control 4-23 Using the Recording tool to adjust the picture settings of the camcorder to create a picture in the [Rec Panel].... Indicator 5 Zebra Pattern 6 Split 7 Color/Monochrome 8 Interval Counter 9 Time Code 10 Recording Indicator 11 File Name Displays the camcorder picture. When the connected camcorder's recording mode is displayed. Displays the zebra pattern ( 4-27) in the right-click menu. Splits the preview ( 4-27...
.... CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files Camera and Picture Control 4-23 Using the Recording tool to adjust the picture settings of the camcorder to create a picture in the [Rec Panel].... Indicator 5 Zebra Pattern 6 Split 7 Color/Monochrome 8 Interval Counter 9 Time Code 10 Recording Indicator 11 File Name Displays the camcorder picture. When the connected camcorder's recording mode is displayed. Displays the zebra pattern ( 4-27) in the right-click menu. Splits the preview ( 4-27...
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.... You can change the group name and the marker name. 1 2 3 11 10 9 4 5 8 7 6 CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files Camera and Picture Control 4-24 Overlaying Marker You can directly enter the coordinates. 5 [OK] Quits the marker setting, and displays...
.... You can change the group name and the marker name. 1 2 3 11 10 9 4 5 8 7 6 CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files Camera and Picture Control 4-24 Overlaying Marker You can directly enter the coordinates. 5 [OK] Quits the marker setting, and displays...