Canon DC10 Instruction Manual for Macintosh

Digital Video Software

Instruction Manual

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Version 19

Contents

Read This First ........................................................................................................... 3

Checking Supplied Accessories ............................................................................ 3

System Requirements ............................................................................................... 4

What is Digital Video Software.................................................................................. 5

Installing the Digital Video Software ........................................................................ 6

Before Downloading Still Images ............................................................................. 9

Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer ............................................................ 9

CameraWindow Automatic Launch Setting ......................................................... 10

Mac OS 10.2 - 10.3 ......................................................................................... 10

Mac OS 10.1.5 ................................................................................................ 10

Downloading Still Images (ImageBrowser) ............................................................11

Using the Computer to Download Still Images .....................................................11

Auto-downloading ............................................................................................11

Applying Auto-downloading Settings .............................................................. 12

Downloading the Selected Still Images from the CameraWindow .................. 15

Using a Card Reader/Writer ............................................................................ 17

Using the Camcorder to Download Still Images (Direct Transfer Function) ........ 17

Setting the Direct Transfer Download Destination Folder ............................... 18

ImageBrowser Windows.......................................................................................... 20

Browser Window.................................................................................................. 20

[Image Viewer] Window ....................................................................................... 24

[Trimming Dialog Box] Window ....................................................................... 25

[Color Adjustment Dialog] Window ................................................................. 25

Organizing Still Images ........................................................................................... 26

Applying Star Rating ............................................................................................ 26

Specifying the Keywords...................................................................................... 26

Classifying the Still Images.................................................................................. 27

Sort by the Shooting Date ............................................................................... 27

Sort by the Star Rating .................................................................................... 29

Renaming Multiple Files ...................................................................................... 30

Searching for Still Images.................................................................................... 31

Exporting Still Images ............................................................................................. 34

Changing the File Type and Save........................................................................ 34

Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card ............................ 37

Adding Still Images to the Memory Card ......................................................... 37

Adding Sample Images to the Memory Card .................................................. 38

Using Various Functions......................................................................................... 41

Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages.......................................................... 41

Running a Slide Show ......................................................................................... 44

Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch) ........................................................... 45

Printing Still Images (ImageBrowser)................................................................... 47

Adjusting Image Quality and Printing (Exif 2.2 Compliant) ............................. 50

Adding Sound to a Still Image.............................................................................. 51

Applying DPOF Settings ...................................................................................... 52

Reviewing and Changing the Settings of the Camcorder .................................... 54

Uninstalling the Software ........................................................................................ 56

Uninstalling ImageBrowser and PhotoStitch........................................................ 56

Troubleshooting....................................................................................................... 57

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Contents

Read This First

 Disclaimer

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in
this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any
errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of
the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.

• No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means,
without the prior written permission of Canon.

• Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost
data due to mistaken operation or malfunction of the camcorder, the
software, memory cards (miniSD Cards), personal computers, or peripheral
devices, or due to use of a memory card not formatted by a Canon
camcorder.

 Trademark Acknowledgments

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the United States and other countries.

• iPhoto and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• miniSD is a trademark of SD Card Association.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

© Canon Inc. 2005 All rights reserved.

 Safety Precautions

Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support
data CD-ROMs. Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player)
could damage the speakers. It is also possible to suffer from hearing loss from
listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music
CD player.

Checking Supplied Accessories

Use the following accessories to download recorded still images from a disc or a
memory card to your computer.

• IFC-300PCU USB Cable • DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK

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The explanations in this manual use mainly Mac OS X version 10.3 screen
shots. The steps and windows may vary depending on your computer.

Read This First

Macintosh

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System Requirements

OS: Mac OS X (version 10.1.5/10.2/10.3)
Computer Model: Computers that come with above OS preinstalled
CPU: PowerPC G3/G4/G5
RAM: 256 MB or more
Free Hard Disk Space: Canon Utilities

Display: 1024

 Proper operation is not guaranteed on a user-built PC.
 Proper operation is not guaranteed on any particular system, even if it meets

the requirements outlined above.

 ImageBrowser and PhotoStitch do not operate on disks formatted with the

Unix File System (UFS).

 A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software.

- ImageBrowser 200 MB or more

- PhotoStitch 40 MB or more

× 768 pixels/32,000 colors or better

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System Requirements

What is Digital Video Software

The following software will be installed by installing the Digital Video Software.

 ImageBrowser

• Viewing downloaded still images

• Categorizing, organizing, and searching large volumes of still images

• Editing still images

• Changing the data for still images and save them as new files

• Attaching still images to E-mail

• Viewing still images in a slide show

• Adding sound to a still image

• Printing still images with titles and comments

• Printing indexes

 CameraWindow

• Downloading still images from a disc or a memory card to your computer

• Viewing still images recorded in a disc or a memory card

• Applying DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings to the still images
recorded on a memory card

 PhotoStitch

Merging a series of overlapping still images into a single, seamless panorama

This instruction manual explains how to install the software, what you can do
with the main features and how to operate them. For more detailed operational
instructions, refer to the Help menu of each software program.

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What is Digital Video Software

Macintosh

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Installing the Digital Video Software

Before you connect the camcorder to the computer with the USB cable for the
first time, you must install the Digital Video Software.

Mac OS X (version 10.1.5/10.2/10.3) Users:

Your digital video camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer
Protocol (PTP). This protocol enables you to download still images by simply
connecting the camera to a computer with the USB cable (using software such
as iPhoto or Image Capture preinstalled on Mac OS X).
However, please note that there are several limitations to downloading still
images with this method.

 It may take a few minutes, after connecting the camcorder, until you can

download still images.

 Mac OS X version 10.2/10.3

- When downloading the still images by Image Capture that comes with Mac
OS v10.2/10.3, the Exif version may change to 2.1 and image information
may be modified. Either install ImageBrowser to download the still images
or use the following procedures.

1) Connect the camcorder to the computer, and start Image
Capture.

2) Click [Options].

3) Remove the checkmark from [Embed Colorsync profile] in the
[Download Options] tab and click [OK].

1

Close all programs that are running, and check that a
camcorder is not connected to the computer.

2

Set the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK in the computer’s
CD-ROM drive.

3

Double click the CD-ROM icon and the
[CanonDigitalVideoInstaller] icon.

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Installing the Digital Video Software

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Click Digital Video Software [Install].

Installer Panel

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Select [Easy Installation] and click [Next].

To install the software individually, select [Custom Installation].

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Read the license agreement and click [Agree].

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Review the installation settings and click [Next].

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Installing the Digital Video Software

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When the “Installation has finished.” message appears,
click [OK].

After the installation is complete, restart the computer as prompted.

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Installing the Digital Video Software

Before Downloading Still Images

Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer

 Be sure to install the Digital Video Software before you connect the

camcorder to the computer.

 Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapter before

connecting it to a computer.

 Connect the USB cable directly to one of the computer’s main USB ports.

The interface may not function correctly if the camcorder is connected via a
USB hub.

 The connection may not operate correctly if you are using other USB

devices, excluding USB mice or keyboards, at the same time. If this occurs,
disconnect the other devices from the computer and try reconnecting the
camcorder.

 Do not connect two or more camcorders to the same computer via the USB

interface. The connections may not operate correctly.

 Never allow the computer to go into standby (sleep) mode while a

camcorder is connected via the USB interface.

 Refer to your computer manual for the location of the computer’s USB ports.
 See your camcorder instruction manual for how to connect the camcorder to

the computer and how to change the media setting (MEDIA SEL. ) in the
SYSTEM SETUP menu.

1

Insert a disc or a memory card containing images into the
camcorder.

2

Connect the power adapter to the camcorder.

3

Turn the power switch to PLAY and move the / switch
to .

Wait until the camcorder’s access indicator stops flashing.

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To download still images on the disc, select [DISC] in the
SYSTEM SETUP menu.
To download still images on the card, select [CARD] in the
SYSTEM SETUP menu.

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Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port
and the camcorder’s USB Terminal.

Camcorder End Computer End

USB Cable

USB Terminal
on the Camcorder

USB Port on
the Computer

Before Downloading Still Images

Macintosh

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CameraWindow Automatic Launch Setting

When the first time connecting the camcorder to the computer, perform the steps
below.

 Mac OS 10.2 - 10.3

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Start Image Capture application and select [Preferences]
from the [Image Capture] menu.

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Select [Other] from [When a camera is connected, open].

3

Select CameraWindow and click [Open].

CameraWindow is normally installed in [Applications]  [Canon Utilities] 
[CameraWindow].

4

Click [OK].

 Mac OS 10.1.5

1

Start Image Capture application and select [Other] from [Hot
Plug Action].

2

Select CameraWindow and click [Open].

3

Close Image Capture.

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Before Downloading Still Images

Downloading Still Images (ImageBrowser)

Below explains the procedure for connecting a camcorder to a computer using
the USB cable. For connecting a card reader/writer, see Using a Card Reader/
Writer ( 17).

 Proper operation when connecting to a computer or printer cannot be

guaranteed if the disc inserted into the camcorder was recorded or used
in a non-Canon digital device.

 If a memory card contains an enormous volume of images (approx.

1000 or more), you may not be able to download images with
ImageBrowser or an OS standard software depending on the computer
you are using or the installed OS. When using a memory card, please
use a card reader to download the still images; for the disc, please use
your computer’s DVD drive. When using the DVD drive to download the
images recorded on the disc, it is necessary to insert a finalized disc.

- You cannot record any new images on the finalized DVD-R disc or
unfinalize it.

 Observe the following precautions when the camcorder’s access indicator is

flashing. Failure to do so may cause disc or memory card data to become
corrupted.

- Do not open the disc or memory card cover, remove the disc or memory
card or detach the USB cable.

- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.

- Do not change the position of the power switch or the / switch.

 Images recorded onto the disc, memory card or downloaded to the hard disk

are important original data files. Create a copy of the file first before working
on it on your computer.

Using the Computer to Download Still Images

You can select a downloading method in the Camera Control window.

 Auto-downloading

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Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 9).

To start the Camera Control window manually, double-click the [Canon
CameraWindow] icon located on the desktop. If the [Canon CameraWindow]
icon is not on the desktop, double click the [Canon Utilities] folder on the drive
where the program was installed, followed by the [CameraWindow] folder and
the [CameraWindow] icon.

Downloading Still Images (ImageBrowser)

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Click [Starts to download images].

• ImageBrowser starts.

• Click [Quit] to close the Camera Control window after downloading images.

Camera Control window

The Remote shooting function is not supported by your camcorder.

 Applying Auto-downloading Settings

This task allows you to apply auto-downloading settings. You can specify the
types of images and the destination folder.

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In the Camera Control window, click the [Acquire Images]
tab and click [Preferences].

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Downloading Still Images (ImageBrowser)

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Select [Change auto download settings] and click [Next].

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Select the image type to be downloaded and click [Next].

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The still images recorded on the disc will not be marked as “already
transferred” after downloading.

Downloading Still Images (ImageBrowser)

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Specify the destination folder settings and click [Next].

Destination Folder

Click this button to
browse where you
want to save the
images.

Select to specify
the name of the
subfolder.

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Specify a process to perform after the image is downloaded
and click [Next].

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Below window will be displayed when you select [Perform selected processes
consecutively] (You can redisplay the window by clicking [Select]). Select a
process to perform after the image is downloaded, and click [OK].

Downloading Still Images (ImageBrowser)

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Click [Finish].

Placing a check mark
here makes still images
in the camcorder to be
automatically downloaded
when the camcorder is
connected.

 Downloading the Selected Still Images from the

CameraWindow

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Click [Lets you select and download images].

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Downloading Still Images (ImageBrowser)

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Select images you wish to download and click [Download
Images].

• Clicking on 2 images while holding down the [option] + [shift] key selects also
all images between the 2 images.

• Clicking on different images while holding down the [shift] key selects multiple
images.

A blue frame appears
around the selected image.

Image Information

 If [Night], [SUPER NIGHT], [SPOTLIGHT] or [SUNSET] are chosen as

recording programs or if [SOFT SKIN DETAIL] is chosen as an image effect,
this information may not be displayed in the Image Information.

 [Delete] from the [Edit] menu and will not be active when transferring the

still images recorded on the disc.

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Confirm the settings and click [Start Download].

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Specify the file name at which
to save the images.

Specify the settings of the folder
and subfolder.

Downloading Still Images (ImageBrowser)

 Using a Card Reader/Writer

If your card reader/writer does not support miniSD cards, please purchase an
appropriate adapter for the card.

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Insert a memory card into the reader.

2

Select a method to download the images.

• [Starts to download images]: CameraWindow appears, and the images in the
memory card are downloaded. To apply auto-downloading settings, refer to
Applying Auto-downloading Settings (12).

• [Lets you select and download images]: CameraWindow appears, and the
images in the memory card are shown as thumbnails.

Using the Camcorder to Download Still Images (Direct
Transfer Function)

If your camcorder supports the Direct Transfer Function, you can use the
camcorder to download images.

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Set the direct transfer settings on the camcorder screen
after starting the Camera Control window.

• See your camcorder instruction manual for how to set and operate the
camcorder to transfer images.

• For instructions on how to change the destination folder and the folder name,
see Applying Auto-downloading Settings ( 12).

• The button cannot be used when it is not lighted.

2

Press the button on the camcorder.

Downloading Still Images (ImageBrowser)

Macintosh

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 Setting the Direct Transfer Download Destination Folder

1

Click the [Acquire Images] tab and click [Preferences].

2

Select [Change direct transfer download destination folder]
and click [Next].

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Downloading Still Images (ImageBrowser)