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... 2) only. PUB. 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 camcorder and analyze a shooting image using an IEEE1394 (DV) cable...
... 2) only. PUB. 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 camcorder and analyze a shooting image using an IEEE1394 (DV) cable...
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Contents Read This First 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 to the Computer 1-3 Launching CONSOLE 1-4 Changing the Software Event Setting 1-4 Starting the Application 1-4 Activation...
Contents Read This First 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 to the Computer 1-3 Launching CONSOLE 1-4 Changing the Software Event Setting 1-4 Starting the Application 1-4 Activation...
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... or more devices (including the connected computer and the XL H1 itself) by mode or hangs up while running CONSOLE on the setting of the power scheme of the laptop PC, the preview images may not be used with CONSOLE Following camcorder can be made to use : 4-pin: 6-pin...Avid Technology Incorporated. © Canon Inc. 2005 All rights reserved. Canon camcorder compatible with CONSOLE. XL2* XL H1 *Unable to ensure that the information contained in any form, by any other countries. Other names and products not mentioned above . If you set the video folder to an ...
... or more devices (including the connected computer and the XL H1 itself) by mode or hangs up while running CONSOLE on the setting of the power scheme of the laptop PC, the preview images may not be used with CONSOLE Following camcorder can be made to use : 4-pin: 6-pin...Avid Technology Incorporated. © Canon Inc. 2005 All rights reserved. Canon camcorder compatible with CONSOLE. XL2* XL H1 *Unable to ensure that the information contained in any form, by any other countries. Other names and products not mentioned above . If you set the video folder to an ...
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...8226; You can start /stop button - Use an editing software that enables you connect the camcorder to EXT.CONT. Camcorder's start CONSOLE 50 times limited to adjust the settings of CONSOLE cannot be used. - All audio related adjustments except for AUDIO MONITOR button •...functions available differ depending on the connected camcorder and the camcorder mode. • EXT.CONT. You can adjust and save them on the tape. - Camcorder XL H1 XL2 Mode EXT.CONT. During the trial period, the following functions of the camcorder and analyze a shooting image using ...
...8226; You can start /stop button - Use an editing software that enables you connect the camcorder to EXT.CONT. Camcorder's start CONSOLE 50 times limited to adjust the settings of CONSOLE cannot be used. - All audio related adjustments except for AUDIO MONITOR button •...functions available differ depending on the connected camcorder and the camcorder mode. • EXT.CONT. You can adjust and save them on the tape. - Camcorder XL H1 XL2 Mode EXT.CONT. During the trial period, the following functions of the camcorder and analyze a shooting image using ...
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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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...completing the installation of the driver. 1 Turn the camcorder's power on the setting of the driver starts automatically. • Depending on and activate the DV CONTROL function. 2 Set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the IEEE1394 (DV) cable. ... 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. In the next window, select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] ...
...completing the installation of the driver. 1 Turn the camcorder's power on the setting of the driver starts automatically. • Depending on and activate the DV CONTROL function. 2 Set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the IEEE1394 (DV) cable. ... 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. In the next window, select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] ...
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...and check if the [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon appears. mode, only the following functions of the computer's IEEE1394 (DV) port. EJECT switch - Connecting the Camcorder Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1 Turn the camcorder's power on the camcorder mode, (Camcorder icon) and (Camera ...on and activate the DV CONTROL function. 2 Set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. All audio related adjustments except for the location of the camcorder can be used. - or Camera mode. • When the camcorder is set to EXT.CONT. 1-3 Preparation (Installation, ...
...and check if the [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon appears. mode, only the following functions of the computer's IEEE1394 (DV) port. EJECT switch - Connecting the Camcorder Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1 Turn the camcorder's power on the camcorder mode, (Camcorder icon) and (Camera ...on and activate the DV CONTROL function. 2 Set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. All audio related adjustments except for the location of the camcorder can be used. - or Camera mode. • When the camcorder is set to EXT.CONT. 1-3 Preparation (Installation, ...
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... 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. The first time you start CONSOLE are displayed. Click on [Registration] when you proceed to register the ...license. • When the trial period is not installed on an NTFS formatted hard disk, the following dialog appears. Click [Specify] and select a folder on [Canon...
... 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. The first time you start CONSOLE are displayed. Click on [Registration] when you proceed to register the ...license. • When the trial period is not installed on an NTFS formatted hard disk, the following dialog appears. Click [Specify] and select a folder on [Canon...
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...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 CONSOLE. - or Camera mode and connect the camcorder to the computer, the product ID will not be displayed. 5 Enter the product key and... and confirm the product ID. If an appropriate camcorder is not the same as the one for 120 minutes only. - 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 within 14 days. You can...
...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 CONSOLE. - or Camera mode and connect the camcorder to the computer, the product ID will not be displayed. 5 Enter the product key and... and confirm the product ID. If an appropriate camcorder is not the same as the one for 120 minutes only. - 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 within 14 days. You can...
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...3 Displays/Hides [Play Panel] and the playback tools. 4 Adds/Deletes the workspace ( 2-3). CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 2-1 CONSOLE Windows...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 ...
...3 Displays/Hides [Play Panel] and the playback tools. 4 Adds/Deletes the workspace ( 2-3). CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 2-1 CONSOLE Windows...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 ...
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...toolbar, select [View][Toolbars] and the name 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 toolbar you want to redisplay. Each toolbar can be displayed or hidden, or...23 1 Displays/Hides the [Play Viewer] window. 2 Displays/Hides the [File Browser] window. 3 Displays/Hides the waveform vector monitor. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 2-2 CONSOLE Windows [Version] Menu 1 1 Displays ...
...toolbar, select [View][Toolbars] and the name 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 toolbar you want to redisplay. Each toolbar can be displayed or hidden, or...23 1 Displays/Hides the [Play Viewer] window. 2 Displays/Hides the [File Browser] window. 3 Displays/Hides the waveform vector monitor. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 2-2 CONSOLE Windows [Version] Menu 1 1 Displays ...
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...hard disk space is running out), recording is not displayed, activate the DV CONTROL function of the camcorder. When the hard disk does not allow recording (e.g. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 2-3... and the name of the video folder. If [ ] is made only on the tape. Camcorder Screen The CONSOLE status and the remaining recording time on the camcorder screen. 2 Input the name of the workspace will be registered. The positions of the windows are displayed ...
...hard disk space is running out), recording is not displayed, activate the DV CONTROL function of the camcorder. When the hard disk does not allow recording (e.g. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 2-3... and the name of the video folder. If [ ] is made only on the tape. Camcorder Screen The CONSOLE status and the remaining recording time on the camcorder screen. 2 Input the name of the workspace will be registered. The positions of the windows are displayed ...
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... folder name under [Video folder]. CONSOLE only saves the settings of the camcorder when the recoding is started the recording. 4 When the camcorder's sound setting is recorded in the [DV Rec] tab of the [Option settings] window, the Custom Preset file will be the recording ... and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-1 [Option settings] and [Performance check] Video Folder and Recording Settings You need to record the Custom Preset settings of the camcorder onto the hard disk. You can name the folder after the specified prefix (e.g."CNSL0001...
... folder name under [Video folder]. CONSOLE only saves the settings of the camcorder when the recoding is started the recording. 4 When the camcorder's sound setting is recorded in the [DV Rec] tab of the [Option settings] window, the Custom Preset file will be the recording ... and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-1 [Option settings] and [Performance check] Video Folder and Recording Settings You need to record the Custom Preset settings of the camcorder onto the hard disk. You can name the folder after the specified prefix (e.g."CNSL0001...
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...not be output to the instruction manual of the software. 2 Select the [Preview resolution] of the preview image. When the audio mode is set to repeatedly record the frame image at the specified interval time. Avid Xpress® can properly read 24F MXF files recorded by CONSOLE... channel 1 and 2 will be recorded in "File Name_sub.WAV". You can select the file type from [MPEG2TS] or [MPEG2ES]. For details, refer to the camcorder. When [All pictures] or [I picture and P picture] is selected, data dropping ( 5-5) may occur. The types of MPEG2 for the picture displayed...
...not be output to the instruction manual of the software. 2 Select the [Preview resolution] of the preview image. When the audio mode is set to repeatedly record the frame image at the specified interval time. Avid Xpress® can properly read 24F MXF files recorded by CONSOLE... channel 1 and 2 will be recorded in "File Name_sub.WAV". You can select the file type from [MPEG2TS] or [MPEG2ES]. For details, refer to the camcorder. When [All pictures] or [I picture and P picture] is selected, data dropping ( 5-5) may occur. The types of MPEG2 for the picture displayed...
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... performance check takes 30 seconds. • To cancel the performance check, click [Stop]. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-3 [Option settings] and [Performance check] [Performance check] You can check whether the selected video folder can be used for... start recording on the left side. 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].
... performance check takes 30 seconds. • To cancel the performance check, click [Stop]. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-3 [Option settings] and [Performance check] [Performance check] You can check whether the selected video folder can be used for... start recording on the left side. 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].
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...check of the system starts. 4 Review the result and click [Close]. • CONSOLE writes the data to the selected folder to the recording settings in the [DV Rec] tab, the writing test of the picture may be executed when CONSOLE cannot access to the hard disc. The performance... check cannot be dropped when a program accessing the hard disk (e.g. 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 ...
...check of the system starts. 4 Review the result and click [Close]. • CONSOLE writes the data to the selected folder to the recording settings in the [DV Rec] tab, the writing test of the picture may be executed when CONSOLE cannot access to the hard disc. The performance... check cannot be dropped when a program accessing the hard disk (e.g. 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 ...
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...and Picture 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...The preview size on 1920 x 1080 resolution. Displays the audio level output from the camcorder. The indicator will be based on the title bar is set to HDV, the computer takes a few seconds to display the camcorder picture in the right-click menu. Displays the zebra pattern ( 4-5) in [Full ...
...and Picture 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...The preview size on 1920 x 1080 resolution. Displays the audio level output from the camcorder. The indicator will be based on the title bar is set to HDV, the computer takes a few seconds to display the camcorder picture in the right-click menu. Displays the zebra pattern ( 4-5) in [Full ...
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... . 4 [Coordinate of Taking the upper left corner as the default markers. You can directly enter the coordinates. 5 [OK] Quits the marker setting, and displays the selected marker in the marker preview. 6 [Up]/[Down] Moves the marker name in the marker list. 7 [Export] Saves ...Creates a new marker. 10 [Delete] Deletes a marker. 11 Property The property of aspect markers are not displayed. Displaying Overlaying Markers and Settings 1 Right click on the preview. • or that appears next to a marker name indicates that the marker belongs. 2 [Aspect ratio] Selects...
... . 4 [Coordinate of Taking the upper left corner as the default markers. You can directly enter the coordinates. 5 [OK] Quits the marker setting, and displays the selected marker in the marker preview. 6 [Up]/[Down] Moves the marker name in the marker list. 7 [Export] Saves ...Creates a new marker. 10 [Delete] Deletes a marker. 11 Property The property of aspect markers are not displayed. Displaying Overlaying Markers and Settings 1 Right click on the preview. • or that appears next to a marker name indicates that the marker belongs. 2 [Aspect ratio] Selects...
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The new marker will be added; CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 4-3 Camera and Picture Control Adding a New Marker 1 Click [Add]. 4 Select the [Aspect ratio] and click [Add]. 2 Select the marker group. • If the new marker does not belong to any group, select [None]. • If you want to create a new group, enter the new group name. 3 Enter the marker name. it appears as selected and will be displayed in the marker preview.
The new marker will be added; CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 4-3 Camera and Picture Control Adding a New Marker 1 Click [Add]. 4 Select the [Aspect ratio] and click [Add]. 2 Select the marker group. • If the new marker does not belong to any group, select [None]. • If you want to create a new group, enter the new group name. 3 Enter the marker name. it appears as selected and will be displayed in the marker preview.
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CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 4-4 Camera and Picture Control Editing the Marker 1 Select a ...
CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 4-4 Camera and Picture Control Editing the Marker 1 Select a ...