Canon DV Nerwork, DV Messenger 2 Instruction Manual
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DV Network Software Version 2
Instruction Manual (Installation and Preparation)
Mode d’emploi (Installation et préparation)
Manual de Instrucciones (Instalación y preparativos)
This manual covers the installation and the connection procedures only.
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fourni sur le disque DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.
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contenido en el disco DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.
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Contents
Read Carefully Before Using ......................................................................................2
PDF-Format Manual .................................................................................................... 6
Read This First .............................................................................................................7
About This Manual ...................................................................................................8
System Requirements ................................................................................................. 9
What Can Be Accomplished With the Software .................................................... 10
DV Messenger Version 2 .........................................................................................10
Canon USB Video Driver
AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver
Available Functions by Camcorder Model ............................................................... 11
Required Accessories ................................................................................................ 12
Read Carefully ........................................................................................................... 13
Requirements for Using DV Messenger .................................................................. 14
Installing the Software ............................................................................................ 15
Installing the DV Network Software ........................................................................15
Installing the Canon USB Video Driver .................................................................... 18
Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver ......................................... 19
Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer ............................................................. 22
Connecting the Camcorder Using a USB Cable .......................................................22
Connecting the Camcorder Using a DV Cable .........................................................22
DV Messenger
Preparations for DV Messenger ...............................................................................23
Checking the Camcorder Connection .................................................................... 23
Setting the UPnP Router .......................................................................................... 25
Videoconferencing ................................................................................................... 31
Starting DV Messenger .......................................................................................... 31
Preparing the Camcorder for Communication .........................................................33
Starting a Videoconference .....................................................................................36
Ending DV Messenger .............................................................................................. 39
Disconnecting DV Messenger ................................................................................. 39
Ending DV Messenger ............................................................................................ 39
USB
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IEEE1394
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PDF-Format Manual
More details of the features and procedures for using the DV Network Software are
explained in the PDF format manual provided on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION
DISK For Windows.
❍ In order to view the PDF manual, Adobe Acrobat Reader needs to be
installed on your computer. If it is not, install it by double-clicking
[AR405ENG.EXE] in the same folder as your PDF manual.
❍ We recommend copying the PDF file to your computer.
1. Set the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows in the computer's CD-
ROM drive.
If the installer panel opens, click [Exit] to close it.
2. Select [My Computer] from the [start] menu.
3. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the displayed menu.
4. Double-click the [DV NETWORK SOFTWARE] folder followed by the [MANUAL]
and [ENGLISH] folder.
5. Double-click [DV NETWORKV2ENG N.PDF].
The PDF manual opens.
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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 other 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 (MultiMediaCards or SD Memory Cards), personal computers, or
peripheral devices, or due to use of a memory card not formatted by a Canon
camcorder.
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¡ Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation in the United Stated and/or other countries.
¡ Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
¡ Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks
or trademarks of their respective companies.
¡ AV/C Camera Storage Subunit is a standard for downloading and uploading files
using an AV device equipped with the IEEE1394. The driver complies with the
“AV/C Camera Storage Subunit Version 1.0” by the IEEE1394 Trade Association.
¡ WIA stands for Windows Image Acquisition. WIA is a driver software for
downloading images from digital devices onto a computer. WIA is preinstalled
on Windows XP.
Copyright © Canon Inc. 2003 All rights reserved.
Safety Precautions
Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data
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About This Manual
¡ In this manual, DV Messenger Version 2 is abbreviated as "DV Messenger".
¡ In this manual, the operating modes of camcorders are described as following:
– CAMERA mode: Mode for recording video and sound to tape.
– PLAY (VCR) mode: Mode for playing back video and sound recorded on a
tape.
– CARD PLAY (VCR) mode: Mode for playing back images recorded on a
memory card.
– NETWORK mode: Mode for connecting to the computer for using DV
Messenger.
¡ The explanations in this manual refer to camcorders equipped with the
NETWORK mode on the POWER switch of the camcorder. If your camcorder is
not equipped with the NETWORK mode, refer to the instructions in parenthesis
(Camcorder without NETWORK mode:).
Camcorder with NETWORK mode Camcorder without NETWORK mode
¡ Please note that the screens used in this manual may change.
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System Requirements
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional
(Installation of Service Pack 1 recommended)
Proper operation is not guaranteed on Windows XP
that has been upgraded from a previous version.
CPU: Pentium 500 MHz or better (800 MHz or better
recommended)
RAM: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Interface: USB (1.1/2.0) or IEEE1394 (OHCI compliant)
Free Hard Disk Space: • DV Messenger: 100 MB or more
• Canon USB Video Driver: 1 MB or more
• AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver: 1 MB or
more
Display: 800 × 600 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better
Others: Windows Messenger Version 4.5, 4.6 or 4.7, sound
function, Internet connection*
* Using a standard dial-up connection is possible, but
we recommend using a broadband connection to the
Internet.
❍ Proper operation is not guaranteed on a dual CPU PC or on a user-built
PC.
❍ Proper operation is not guaranteed on any particular system, even if it
meets the requirements outlined above.
❍ Do not connect two or more camcorders to the computer at the same
time. The connection may not work correctly.
❍ A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software.
USB connection:
❍ 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.
❍ Not all operations performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compatible
board can be guaranteed.
DV (IEEE1394) connection:
❍ Connect the camcorder directly to the computer using a DV (IEEE1394)
cable. The connection may not operate correctly if the camcorder is
connected via a repeater or other IEEE1394 devices, or if more than one
IEEE1394 device is connected to the computer.
❍ Do not connect another IEEE1394 device while the AV/C Camera Storage
Subunit-WIA Driver is operating. The connection may not operate
correctly.
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What Can Be Accomplished with the Software
This topic introduces the main features of the DV Network Software contained on
the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.
DV Messenger Version 2
DV Messenger is a software that operates with Windows Messenger preinstalled on
Windows XP. You can use following operations with your digital camcorder via the
Internet.
DV Messenger Version 2 is not compatible with DV Messenger Version 1.
You cannot communicate with a contact who is using DV Messenger Version
1. Ask your contact to download DV Messenger Version 2 from the free
download site.
■ Real-Time Video Communication (Videoconference) ( 31)
You can use your camcorder and computer for real-time video and voice
communication.
■ Sharing Recorded Video
You can send video and sound recorded with the camcorder via the Internet.
■ Camcorder Operation
Canon camcorders only (refer to the table on p.11)
You can operate the camcorder connected to your computer and the camcorder
connected to your contact's computer.
■ Sharing Images
Canon camcorders only (refer to the table on p.11)
You can transfer image files from a memory card in the camcorder of your
contact to your computer.
■ Image Capture
Canon camcorders only (refer to the table on p.11)
You can capture still images with the camcorder connected to your or your
contact's computer and save them to your computer.
■ View & Record
Canon camcorders only (refer to the table on p.11)
You can remotely access the computer at home using DV Messenger and view
the picture of the camcorder (you need to keep computer and camcorder turned
on).
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Canon USB Video Driver USB
Canon camcorders only (refer to the table below)
If your camcorder is equipped with the NETWORK mode, installing the Canon USB
Video Driver allows you to use DV Messenger by connecting the camcorder to a
computer using a USB cable.
AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver IEEE1394
Canon camcorders only (refer to the table below)
The AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver is a software that allows you to use
your camcorder as a card reader/writer by connecting camcorder and computer,
both equipped with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal, with a DV (IEEE1394) cable.
If you have installed the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver contained
on the DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK Version 1, make sure to install the
driver provided with the DV Network Software when installing DV
Messenger Version 2 (you do not need to uninstall the prior driver for this
procedure).
■ Downloading Files from Memory Card to Computer
■ Uploading Files from Computer to Memory Card
Available Functions by Camcorder Model
Some functions cannot be used depending on the camcorder model (see below
tables).
Please refer to the Canon homepage for latest camcorder models.
❍ All functions can be used.
OPTURA Xi OPTURA300
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❍ The View & Record function, Image Capture function cannot be used. You
cannot connect the camcorder using a USB cable (Canon USB Video Driver
cannot be used).
ELURA40 MC OPTURA20 ZR50 MC
ELURA50 OPTURA200 MC ZR65 MC
GL2 ZR45 MC ZR70 MC
OPTURA10 ZR47MC KR
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❍ The View & Record function, Image Capture function and AV/C Camera Storage
Subunit-WIA Driver cannot be used. You cannot connect the camcorder using a
USB cable (Canon USB Video Driver cannot be used). If your contact has one of
the below camcorders, you cannot transfer files from the contact’s camcorder to
your computer.
GL1 OPTURA100 MC ZR25 MC
ELURA OPTURA Pi ZR30 MC
ELURA2/ELURA2 MC XL1S ZR40
ELURA10 ZR10 ZR60
ELURA20 MC ZR20
Required Accessories
You need following items for using the Software:
• Digital Camcorder
• DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows (Supplied)
• USB Cable or DV (IEEE1394) Cable
If your camcorder is not equipped with the NETWORK mode on the POWER
switch, use a DV cable. Check the manual of your computer for which type of
DV cable to use.
4-pin:
6-pin:
• Speaker or Headphones (when using DV Messenger)
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