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... analyze a shooting image using a waveform monitor and a vector scope to record on the tape in the camcorder and onto the computer's hard disk by connecting the camcorder using an IEEE1394 (DV) cable. DIE-249 Image Control & Storage Software Version 1 Installing the Software CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture... Playback the Recorded Files CONSOLE is for use with Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) only. You can adjust and save the Custom Preset settings of a camcorder from a computer and to compose the image you want.
... analyze a shooting image using a waveform monitor and a vector scope to record on the tape in the camcorder and onto the computer's hard disk by connecting the camcorder using an IEEE1394 (DV) cable. DIE-249 Image Control & Storage Software Version 1 Installing the Software CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture... Playback the Recorded Files CONSOLE is for use with Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) only. You can adjust and save the Custom Preset settings of a camcorder from a computer and to compose the image you want.
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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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... of Avid Technology Incorporated. © Canon Inc. 2005 All rights reserved. Canon camcorder compatible with CONSOLE Following camcorder can be accepted for any particular system, even if it meets the requirements outlined above may not recognize the camcorder properly. XL2* XL H1 *Unable to use : 4-pin: ... by any means, without prior notice. No part of cable to use some functions Required Accessories Canon digital camcorder compatible with CONSOLE. Proper operation cannot be recognized or controlled. ( Tr-1) This software will not run properly. - ...
... of Avid Technology Incorporated. © Canon Inc. 2005 All rights reserved. Canon camcorder compatible with CONSOLE Following camcorder can be accepted for any particular system, even if it meets the requirements outlined above may not recognize the camcorder properly. XL2* XL H1 *Unable to use : 4-pin: ... by any means, without prior notice. No part of cable to use some functions Required Accessories Canon digital camcorder compatible with CONSOLE. Proper operation cannot be recognized or controlled. ( Tr-1) This software will not run properly. - ...
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mode, only the following limitations apply to EXT.CONT. Handle and grip zoom lever - ZOOM SPEED switch and dial - When the camcorder is available for directly controlling the camcorder. - Camcorder XL H1 XL2 Mode EXT.CONT. mode ( ): This mode is set to CONSOLE. • You can operate CONSOLE for 120 minutes only. • You can record...
mode, only the following limitations apply to EXT.CONT. Handle and grip zoom lever - ZOOM SPEED switch and dial - When the camcorder is available for directly controlling the camcorder. - Camcorder XL H1 XL2 Mode EXT.CONT. mode ( ): This mode is set to CONSOLE. • You can operate CONSOLE for 120 minutes only. • You can record...
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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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... the target folder and click [Next]. Click [Finish]. 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...
... the target folder and click [Next]. Click [Finish]. 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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...; Without Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver, you cannot adjust the Custom Preset settings. You need to connect the camcorder to choose the software may be displayed. In the next window, select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next]. - Installing...the 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 the Computer ( 1-3). • When the [Found New Hardware Wizard] window appears, select [No, not this happens...
...; Without Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver, you cannot adjust the Custom Preset settings. You need to connect the camcorder to choose the software may be displayed. In the next window, select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next]. - Installing...the 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 the Computer ( 1-3). • When the [Found New Hardware Wizard] window appears, select [No, not this happens...
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... under [My Computer]. HDV/DV terminal on the camcorder DV cable IEEE1394 port on the computer • When the camcorder is connected to the computer. • Refer to EXT.CONT. Open [My Computer] and check if the [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon appears. Uninstall ( 7-1) ...and reinstall the driver. All audio related adjustments except for the location of the camcorder can be used. - 1-3 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) 4 Check...
... under [My Computer]. HDV/DV terminal on the camcorder DV cable IEEE1394 port on the computer • When the camcorder is connected to the computer. • Refer to EXT.CONT. Open [My Computer] and check if the [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon appears. Uninstall ( 7-1) ...and reinstall the driver. All audio related adjustments except for the location of the camcorder can be used. - 1-3 Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) 4 Check...
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... 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. Click on [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon in the [Events] tab and click [OK]. Click [Modify Folder] to change the user account while running CONSOLE... will not appear next time you 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 displayed while...
... 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. Click on [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon in the [Events] tab and click [OK]. Click [Modify Folder] to change the user account while running CONSOLE... will not appear next time you 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 displayed while...
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... about purchasing and receiving the license key, please visit the Canon's download site. 1 Set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. or Camera mode and connect the camcorder to the computer. ( 1-3) Connect the same camcorder as the one used for receiving the license key, you ... the one for receiving the license key. 2 Start CONSOLE. 3 Click [Registration] in the trial confirmation window. or Camera mode and connect the camcorder to the computer. ( 1-3) 2 Start CONSOLE. 3 Click [Registration] in the trial confirmation window. You can record for 120 minutes only. -...
... about purchasing and receiving the license key, please visit the Canon's download site. 1 Set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. or Camera mode and connect the camcorder to the computer. ( 1-3) Connect the same camcorder as the one used for receiving the license key, you ... the one for receiving the license key. 2 Start CONSOLE. 3 Click [Registration] in the trial confirmation window. or Camera mode and connect the camcorder to the computer. ( 1-3) 2 Start CONSOLE. 3 Click [Registration] in the trial confirmation window. You can record for 120 minutes only. -...
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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). CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance ...1 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). CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance ...1 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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Tape error Toolbar There are "Main Toolbar", "Recording Toolbar" and "Playback Toolbar" in the camcorder Status of the tape Stop mode Recording Tape reached the end Tape is write-protected. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and...2 Displays/Hides the [File Browser] window. 3 Displays/Hides the waveform vector monitor. To redisplay the toolbar, select [View][Toolbars] and the name of the tape. Camcorder Status This status shows the name of the camcorder connected and status of the toolbar you want to redisplay. Icon No tape in the main panel.
Tape error Toolbar There are "Main Toolbar", "Recording Toolbar" and "Playback Toolbar" in the camcorder Status of the tape Stop mode Recording Tape reached the end Tape is write-protected. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and...2 Displays/Hides the [File Browser] window. 3 Displays/Hides the waveform vector monitor. To redisplay the toolbar, select [View][Toolbars] and the name of the tape. Camcorder Status This status shows the name of the camcorder connected and status of the toolbar you want to redisplay. Icon No tape in the main panel.
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... mode CONSOLE Status Recording Data dropping occurred ( 5-5). Check the setting of the video folder. If [ ] is made only on the camcorder screen. 2 Input the name of the workspace and click [OK]. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording... select [View][Work Space][Delete Work Space]. 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. hard disk space is running out), recording is not displayed, activate the DV ...
... mode CONSOLE Status Recording Data dropping occurred ( 5-5). Check the setting of the video folder. If [ ] is made only on the camcorder screen. 2 Input the name of the workspace and click [OK]. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording... select [View][Work Space][Delete Work Space]. 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. hard disk space is running out), recording is not displayed, activate the DV ...
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... 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. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check... 3 and 4 sounds will be recorded separately from the file menu, or click . 1 2 2 Choose one of the camcorder when the recoding is started the recording. 4 When the camcorder's sound setting is set the 3 option settings and click [OK]. 4 5 6 1 [Video folder] Shows the selected folder...
... 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. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check... 3 and 4 sounds will be recorded separately from the file menu, or click . 1 2 2 Choose one of the camcorder when the recoding is started the recording. 4 When the camcorder's sound setting is set the 3 option settings and click [OK]. 4 5 6 1 [Video folder] Shows the selected folder...
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... with the same file name as the recording file will be output to repeatedly record the frame image at [Interval recording] makes CONSOLE to the camcorder. When [All pictures] or [I picture and P picture] is selected, data dropping ( 5-5) may occur. it cannot read 60i, 30F, 50i or 25F MSF files recorded...
... with the same file name as the recording file will be output to repeatedly record the frame image at [Interval recording] makes CONSOLE to the camcorder. When [All pictures] or [I picture and P picture] is selected, data dropping ( 5-5) may occur. it cannot read 60i, 30F, 50i or 25F MSF files recorded...
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... Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-4 [Option settings] and [Performance check] 3 Click [Start] on the right side. 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 [DV Rec] tab...
... Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-4 [Option settings] and [Performance check] 3 Click [Start] on the right side. 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 [DV Rec] tab...
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... 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 the previous size. 4 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 1 [Rec Viewer] 2 Audio Monitor Settings 3 Audio Monitor 4 Audio Level 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. The sound can also change the size of the preview resolution. - Splits the preview ( 4-5). Right-clicking on the picture allows...
... 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 the previous size. 4 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 1 [Rec Viewer] 2 Audio Monitor Settings 3 Audio Monitor 4 Audio Level 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. The sound can also change the size of the preview resolution. - Splits the preview ( 4-5). Right-clicking on the picture allows...
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... be displayed. • Clicking next to while displaying the zebra pattern on the preview lets you select the displayed zebra pattern level from the camcorder picture. [Play Viewer]: Displays the picture that appears in the [Play Viewer] ( 6-1). [Still Image File]: Displays a selected JPEG image.... color or brightness with other picture. Zebra Pattern You can reposition the displayed image. 1 2 3 1 Selects the position of the camcorder picture to be recorded. Clicking cancels the splitting. Changing the Split Settings You can change the splitting settings by clicking while...
... be displayed. • Clicking next to while displaying the zebra pattern on the preview lets you select the displayed zebra pattern level from the camcorder picture. [Play Viewer]: Displays the picture that appears in the [Play Viewer] ( 6-1). [Still Image File]: Displays a selected JPEG image.... color or brightness with other picture. Zebra Pattern You can reposition the displayed image. 1 2 3 1 Selects the position of the camcorder picture to be recorded. Clicking cancels the splitting. Changing the Split Settings You can change the splitting settings by clicking while...
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...the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 4-6 Camera and Picture Control [Focus Assist] The [Focus Assist] window displays a part of the camcorder picture as in its original size (100%). Starts/Stops recording onto the hard disk. You can check the focus of the picture while... of the mode will change to on the title bar. 3 Color/Monochrome Switches over the preview to control the hard disk recording and set the camcorder settings. 1 2 1 3 2 1 Focus Preview Displays a part of the monitor. By clicking on the preview image and dragging the mouse, you to color and ...
...the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 4-6 Camera and Picture Control [Focus Assist] The [Focus Assist] window displays a part of the camcorder picture as in its original size (100%). Starts/Stops recording onto the hard disk. You can check the focus of the picture while... of the mode will change to on the title bar. 3 Color/Monochrome Switches over the preview to control the hard disk recording and set the camcorder settings. 1 2 1 3 2 1 Focus Preview Displays a part of the monitor. By clicking on the preview image and dragging the mouse, you to color and ...