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... that enables you to compose the image you want. 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...
... that enables you to compose the image you want. 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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...Canon camcorder compatible with CONSOLE iii Required Accessories iii System Requirements iii Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and the Designated Drivers 1-1 Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1-2 Connecting the Camcorder 1-3 Connecting the Camcorder... the License Key 1-5 Registering the License Key 1-5 CONSOLE Windows Main Panel 2-1 Menu Bar ...2-1 Camcorder Status 2-2 Toolbar...2-2 Workspace 2-3 Camcorder Screen 2-3 [Option settings] and [Performance check] Video Folder and Recording Settings 3-1 [General] Tab...
...Canon camcorder compatible with CONSOLE iii Required Accessories iii System Requirements iii Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and the Designated Drivers 1-1 Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1-2 Connecting the Camcorder 1-3 Connecting the Camcorder... the License Key 1-5 Registering the License Key 1-5 CONSOLE Windows Main Panel 2-1 Menu Bar ...2-1 Camcorder Status 2-2 Toolbar...2-2 Workspace 2-3 Camcorder Screen 2-3 [Option settings] and [Performance check] Video Folder and Recording Settings 3-1 [General] Tab...
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...on a user-built PC. Proper operation is connected to use some functions Required Accessories Canon digital camcorder compatible with CONSOLE. Canon camcorder compatible with CONSOLE Following camcorder can be accepted for damages resulting from corrupted or lost . Recordings cannot be saved on a hard...without prior notice. No part of this guide is accurate and complete, no warranties for any errors or omissions. XL2* XL H1 *Unable to use : 4-pin: 6-pin: System Requirements OS CPU RAM Free Hard Disk Space Display Sound Interface Microsoft Windows XP ...
...on a user-built PC. Proper operation is connected to use some functions Required Accessories Canon digital camcorder compatible with CONSOLE. Canon camcorder compatible with CONSOLE Following camcorder can be accepted for damages resulting from corrupted or lost . Recordings cannot be saved on a hard...without prior notice. No part of this guide is accurate and complete, no warranties for any errors or omissions. XL2* XL H1 *Unable to use : 4-pin: 6-pin: System Requirements OS CPU RAM Free Hard Disk Space Display Sound Interface Microsoft Windows XP ...
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...standard. This software can also be used . - Camera Custom Preset Settings × Saving the Custom Preset on the camcorder × × Saving the Custom Preset on the memory card × × × Saving the Custom Preset on... the camcorder can record for 5 minutes only. • You cannot save them on the tape. - To edit a file recorded in HDV, use this mode when you will be used . • VCR/PLAY mode ( ): This mode is available for remotely controlling the camcorder. Camcorder XL H1 XL2 Mode...
...standard. This software can also be used . - Camera Custom Preset Settings × Saving the Custom Preset on the camcorder × × Saving the Custom Preset on the memory card × × × Saving the Custom Preset on... the camcorder can record for 5 minutes only. • You cannot save them on the tape. - To edit a file recorded in HDV, use this mode when you will be used . • VCR/PLAY mode ( ): This mode is available for remotely controlling the camcorder. Camcorder XL H1 XL2 Mode...
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Chapter 1 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and the Designated Drivers 1-1 Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1-2 Connecting the Camcorder ...1-3 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1-3 Launching CONSOLE ...1-4 Changing the Software Event Setting ...1-4 Starting the Application ...1-4 Activation...1-5 Purchasing the License Key...1-5 Registering the License Key ...1-5
Chapter 1 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and the Designated Drivers 1-1 Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1-2 Connecting the Camcorder ...1-3 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1-3 Launching CONSOLE ...1-4 Changing the Software Event Setting ...1-4 Starting the Application ...1-4 Activation...1-5 Purchasing the License Key...1-5 Registering the License Key ...1-5
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... software. 1 Start the CONSOLE installer and click [Next]. 1-1 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and the Designated Drivers 4 Do not connect the camcorder to the computer when installing the software. You need to create a shortcut for CONSOLE, click [Yes]. 6 Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click...
... software. 1 Start the CONSOLE installer and click [Next]. 1-1 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and the Designated Drivers 4 Do not connect the camcorder to the computer when installing the software. You need to create a shortcut for CONSOLE, click [Yes]. 6 Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click...
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... Wizard] window appears, select [No, not this happens, close the window. If this time] and click [Next]. Refer to Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer ( 1-3). Without Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver, you need to log in as an administrator before... AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver The AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver is used for downloading and uploading the Custom Preset file (Camcorder settings) from and to choose the software may be displayed. Click [Cancel] and close the software. • After completing the installation,...
... Wizard] window appears, select [No, not this happens, close the window. If this time] and click [Next]. Refer to Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer ( 1-3). Without Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver, you need to log in as an administrator before... AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver The AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver is used for downloading and uploading the Custom Preset file (Camcorder settings) from and to choose the software may be displayed. Click [Cancel] and close the software. • After completing the installation,...
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... the Computer 1 Turn the camcorder's power on the camcorder mode, (Camcorder icon) and (Camera icon) appear under [My Computer]. Connecting the Camcorder Connecting the Camcorder to EXT.CONT. 1-3 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) 4 Check if the driver has been installed correctly. EJECT switch - Open [My Computer] and check if the [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon appears...
... the Computer 1 Turn the camcorder's power on the camcorder mode, (Camcorder icon) and (Camera icon) appear under [My Computer]. Connecting the Camcorder Connecting the Camcorder to EXT.CONT. 1-3 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) 4 Check if the driver has been installed correctly. EJECT switch - Open [My Computer] and check if the [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon appears...
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...registered the license yet, the remaining trial period and number of times you start CONSOLE, the target folder is not installed on [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon in the [My Computer] window and choose [Properties]. By removing this checkmark, this window will not ... and proceed to register the license. ( 1-5) 2 Confirm the target folder (video folder) and click [OK]. 3 Select [Take no action"). 1 Set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. or Camera mode. ( 1-3) 2 Right-click on an NTFS formatted hard disk, the following dialog appears. Starting the Application ...
...registered the license yet, the remaining trial period and number of times you start CONSOLE, the target folder is not installed on [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon in the [My Computer] window and choose [Properties]. By removing this checkmark, this window will not ... and proceed to register the license. ( 1-5) 2 Confirm the target folder (video folder) and click [OK]. 3 Select [Take no action"). 1 Set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. or Camera mode. ( 1-3) 2 Right-click on an NTFS formatted hard disk, the following dialog appears. Starting the Application ...
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...load Custom Preset files. Purchasing the License Key For details about purchasing and receiving the license key, please visit the Canon's download site. 1 Set the camcorder's recording program to the computer, the product ID will not be displayed. 5 Enter the product key and necessary information... all of the functions of this software after registering the license key. For details, visit the Canon's download site. 6 Receive the license key. Registering the License Key 1 Set the camcorder's recording program to CONSOLE. - During the trial period, the following limitat1ions apply to EXT.CONT...
...load Custom Preset files. Purchasing the License Key For details about purchasing and receiving the license key, please visit the Canon's download site. 1 Set the camcorder's recording program to the computer, the product ID will not be displayed. 5 Enter the product key and necessary information... all of the functions of this software after registering the license key. For details, visit the Canon's download site. 6 Receive the license key. Registering the License Key 1 Set the camcorder's recording program to CONSOLE. - During the trial period, the following limitat1ions apply to EXT.CONT...
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Chapter 2 CONSOLE Windows Main Panel ...2-1 Menu Bar...2-1 Camcorder Status ...2-2 Toolbar ...2-2 Workspace...2-3 Camcorder Screen ...2-3
Chapter 2 CONSOLE Windows Main Panel ...2-1 Menu Bar...2-1 Camcorder Status ...2-2 Toolbar ...2-2 Workspace...2-3 Camcorder Screen ...2-3
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... ( 2-2). 4 Software Status Displays the status of the tape in the camcorder. Select [Exit] from the [File] menu to Toolbar ( 2-2). For details, refer to end the application. 1 Displays/... 2 4 3 1 Menu For details, refer to Menu Bar ( 2-1). 3 2 [Play Panel] Displays [Play Viewer] ( 6-1), [File Browser] ( 6-3) and a Waveform Vector Monitor ( 4-10). 3 Camcorder Information Shows the camcorder model name and the status of the software. 4 5 [Rec Panel] Displays [Rec Viewer] ( 4-1), [Focus Assist] ( 4-6), [Camera Control] ( 4-6), a Waveform Vector Monitor ( 4-10) and [Custom...
... ( 2-2). 4 Software Status Displays the status of the tape in the camcorder. Select [Exit] from the [File] menu to Toolbar ( 2-2). For details, refer to end the application. 1 Displays/... 2 4 3 1 Menu For details, refer to Menu Bar ( 2-1). 3 2 [Play Panel] Displays [Play Viewer] ( 6-1), [File Browser] ( 6-3) and a Waveform Vector Monitor ( 4-10). 3 Camcorder Information Shows the camcorder model name and the status of the software. 4 5 [Rec Panel] Displays [Rec Viewer] ( 4-1), [Focus Assist] ( 4-6), [Camera Control] ( 4-6), a Waveform Vector Monitor ( 4-10) and [Custom...
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... Recorded Files 2-2 CONSOLE Windows [Version] Menu 1 1 Displays the version and the license information. Icon No tape in the main panel. Camcorder Status This status shows the name of the camcorder connected and status of the tape. Each toolbar can be displayed or hidden, or moved around (docking and floating) with the.../Hides the [File Browser] window. 3 Displays/Hides the waveform vector monitor. Tape error Toolbar There are "Main Toolbar", "Recording Toolbar" and "Playback Toolbar" in the camcorder Status of the toolbar you want to redisplay.
... Recorded Files 2-2 CONSOLE Windows [Version] Menu 1 1 Displays the version and the license information. Icon No tape in the main panel. Camcorder Status This status shows the name of the camcorder connected and status of the tape. Each toolbar can be displayed or hidden, or moved around (docking and floating) with the.../Hides the [File Browser] window. 3 Displays/Hides the waveform vector monitor. Tape error Toolbar There are "Main Toolbar", "Recording Toolbar" and "Playback Toolbar" in the camcorder Status of the toolbar you want to redisplay.
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...]. To choose the registered workspace, select [View][Work Space] and the name of the camcorder. When the hard disk does not allow recording (e.g. Camcorder Screen The CONSOLE status and the remaining recording time on the camcorder screen. 2 Input the name of the workspace and click [OK]. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and...
...]. To choose the registered workspace, select [View][Work Space] and the name of the camcorder. When the hard disk does not allow recording (e.g. Camcorder Screen The CONSOLE status and the remaining recording time on the camcorder screen. 2 Input the name of the workspace and click [OK]. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and...
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... recorded separately from the file menu, or click . 1 2 2 Choose one of the tabs, set to record the Custom Preset settings of the camcorder onto the hard disk. For example, when "DVPC0001.avi" is recorded, "DVPC0001_sub.wav" is selected in video folder. 5 Sets the cache recording ...time ( 5-3). 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 recording file. A sequence number (up to 9999999) will be recorded...
... recorded separately from the file menu, or click . 1 2 2 Choose one of the tabs, set to record the Custom Preset settings of the camcorder onto the hard disk. For example, when "DVPC0001.avi" is recorded, "DVPC0001_sub.wav" is selected in video folder. 5 Sets the cache recording ...time ( 5-3). 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 recording file. A sequence number (up to 9999999) will be recorded...
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... DV. [HDV Rec] Tab This tab is for the HDV standard recording settings when you record in "File Name_sub.WAV". For details, refer to the camcorder. When [All pictures] or [I picture and P picture] is selected, data dropping ( 5-5) may occur. When using the editing software, load all the sound files. 1 Select...
... DV. [HDV Rec] Tab This tab is for the HDV standard recording settings when you record in "File Name_sub.WAV". For details, refer to the camcorder. When [All pictures] or [I picture and P picture] is selected, data dropping ( 5-5) may occur. When using the editing software, load all the sound files. 1 Select...
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The performance check of the hard disk starts. • CONSOLE writes the data to the selected folder to evaluate the performance of the hard disk and graphs out the results every second. • The performance check takes 30 seconds. • To cancel the performance check, click [Stop]. When the [Performance check] button is not being activated, click the [Apply] button. 2 Click [Start] on the hard disk. 1 Set the recording settings and click [Performance check]. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk ...
The performance check of the hard disk starts. • CONSOLE writes the data to the selected folder to evaluate the performance of the hard disk and graphs out the results every second. • The performance check takes 30 seconds. • To cancel the performance check, click [Stop]. When the [Performance check] button is not being activated, click the [Apply] button. 2 Click [Start] on the hard disk. 1 Set the recording settings and click [Performance check]. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk ...
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... when CONSOLE cannot access to evaluate the CPU usage ratio and graphs out the results every second; When receiving the DV standard data from the camcorder while [Frame] is selected and data dropping occurs, select a smaller size at [Preview Resolution] or [I picture only] at [Preview picture] in the [HDV Rec] tab...
... when CONSOLE cannot access to evaluate the CPU usage ratio and graphs out the results every second; When receiving the DV standard data from the camcorder while [Frame] is selected and data dropping occurs, select a smaller size at [Preview Resolution] or [I picture only] at [Preview picture] in the [HDV Rec] tab...
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...4-5) in the preview. When [Interval recording] is selected, the remaining interval time is set to HDV, the computer takes a few seconds to display the camcorder picture in the [Rec Viewer] window. The [Rec Viewer] window will be displayed according to the [Rec Panel] size. The preview... Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 4-1 Camera and Picture Control Using the Recording tool to adjust the picture settings of the camcorder to create a picture in the [Rec Panel]. [Rec Viewer] 1 2 3 Adjusting the Preview Size The size of the [Rec Viewer] window ...
...4-5) in the preview. When [Interval recording] is selected, the remaining interval time is set to HDV, the computer takes a few seconds to display the camcorder picture in the [Rec Viewer] window. The [Rec Viewer] window will be displayed according to the [Rec Panel] size. The preview... Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 4-1 Camera and Picture Control Using the Recording tool to adjust the picture settings of the camcorder to create a picture in the [Rec Panel]. [Rec Viewer] 1 2 3 Adjusting the Preview Size The size of the [Rec Viewer] window ...
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When splitting the preview image ( 4-5), the markers are predefined as the default markers. Select a marker and click [OK] to display the marker. 1 Marker List • Placing a check mark displays the marker on the preview and select [Marker Settings] from the menu. You can display the overlaying marker in the preview. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 4-2 Camera and Picture Control Overlaying Marker You can directly enter the coordinates. 5 [OK] Quits the marker ...
When splitting the preview image ( 4-5), the markers are predefined as the default markers. Select a marker and click [OK] to display the marker. 1 Marker List • Placing a check mark displays the marker on the preview and select [Marker Settings] from the menu. You can display the overlaying marker in the preview. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 4-2 Camera and Picture Control Overlaying Marker You can directly enter the coordinates. 5 [OK] Quits the marker ...