Canon DV Network, DV Messenger Instruction Manual
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This software is for use with Windows® XP only.
Ce logiciel ne peut être employé que sous Windows® XP.
Este software solamente es compatible con Windows® XP.
Before Installing DV Messenger
Before Installing DV Messenger
To use DV Messenger, it is required that Windows XP is installed in your computer
and Windows Messenger 4.5, 4.6 or 4.7 operates correctly.
Make sure to confirm the following before installing DV Messenger.
Is Windows XP and
Windows Messenger
4.5, 4.6 or 4.7 installed?
No No
This software is compatible
with Windows XP only. It
cannot be used with other
Operating Systems.
Furthermore, Windows
Messenger 4.5, 4.6 or 4.7 is
required. Establish an
environment that allows the
use of this software. Please
consult Microsoft for details.
Does Windows
Messenger operate and
can its voice or video
conversation function
be used?
(Please consult Microsoft
for details on Windows
Messenger.)
This software requires that
Windows Messenger operates
correctly. Please establish an
environment where Windows
Messenger operates.
Please consult Microsoft for
details.
YesYes
Continue to
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Are you using a router for
Internet connection?
Yes Yes
(Some modems are
equipped with a router
function. For details, refer
to the manual of the
modem.)
No No
This software requires an UPnP
(Universal Plug and Play)
compatible router. It cannot be
used with other routers. For
details, consult your Internet
service provider, telephone carrier
or router manufacturer, or refer to
the manual of the router.
Follow now the instructions in this manual
and install DV Messenger.
Is your router UPnP
(Universal Plug and
Play) compatible?
Yes
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Contents
Before Installing DV Messenger ................................................................................2
Read Carefully Before Using ......................................................................................4
Read This First .............................................................................................................9
About This Manual .................................................................................................10
System Requirements .............................................................................................. 11
What Can Be Accomplished With the Software .................................................... 12
Available Functions by Camcorder Models...............................................................12
Required Accessories ................................................................................................ 14
Read Carefully ........................................................................................................... 15
Requirements for Using DV Messenger .................................................................. 16
Installing the Software ............................................................................................ 17
Installing the DV Network Software ........................................................................17
Installing the Canon USB Video Driver .................................................................... 20
Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver ......................................... 21
Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer ............................................................. 24
Connecting the Camcorder Using a USB Cable .......................................................24
Connecting the Camcorder Using a DV Cable .........................................................24
DV Messenger
Preparations for DV Messenger ...............................................................................25
Checking the Camcorder Connection .................................................................... 25
Setting the UPnP Router .......................................................................................... 27
Videoconferencing ................................................................................................... 33
Starting DV Messenger .......................................................................................... 33
Preparing the Camcorder for Communication .........................................................35
Starting a Videoconference .....................................................................................38
Ending DV Messenger .............................................................................................. 41
Disconnecting DV Messenger ................................................................................. 41
Ending DV Messenger ............................................................................................ 41
Screen Displays ......................................................................................................... 42
DVM Panel .............................................................................................................. 42
Taskbar .................................................................................................................. 45
DV Messenger Icon Menu .......................................................................................46
Changing the Mode of the Camcorder ...................................................................47
Camcorder with NETWORK Mode .......................................................................... 47
Camcorder without NETWORK Mode .................................................................... 47
Operating Camcorders with DV Messenger ........................................................... 49
Operating the Camera Functions ............................................................................. 50
Operating the Tape Playback Functions ...................................................................52
Sharing Images (File Transfer)................................................................................. 54
Selecting Images for Sharing ...................................................................................54
Transferring Images .................................................................................................56
Using the Image Capture Function .......................................................................... 58
Setting of Image Capture ........................................................................................58
Changing the Capture Mode ................................................................................. 60
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Capturing with Your Camcorder .............................................................................61
Capturing with Your Contact’s Camcorder ............................................................. 62
Using the View & Record Function ..........................................................................63
Setting of View & Record ........................................................................................63
Starting View & Record .......................................................................................... 64
Connecting with View & Record .............................................................................65
Additional Functions ................................................................................................ 67
Changing the Background of Windows Messenger ................................................ 67
Option Settings .......................................................................................................68
AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver
Downloading Still Images/Movies to a Computer ..................................................69
Downloading with the Scanner and Camera Wizard .............................................. 70
Downloading with Windows Explorer .................................................................... 72
Uploading Files from the Computer to the Memory Card ..................................... 75
Uninstalling the Software ........................................................................................76
Uninstalling DV Messenger .....................................................................................76
Uninstalling the Canon USB Video Driver/Uninstalling the AV/C Camera Storage
Subunit-WIA Driver .................................................................................................77
Troubleshooting
DV Messenger ....................................................................................................... 79
Canon USB Video Driver .........................................................................................86
AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver ............................................................. 8 7
Uninstallation of the Canon USB Video Driver and AV/C Camera Storage
Subunit-WIA Driver .................................................................................................87
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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, Acrobat and Reader 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. 2004 All rights reserved.
Safety Precautions
Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data
CD-ROM(s). 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 sound of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
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and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
DV Messenger
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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 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 feature of the DV Network Software. Please note
that available functions depend on the camcorder model (see section below).
■ DV Messenger Version 2 ( 25)
- Real-time video communication (Videoconference).
- Sharing recorded video.
- Operating the camcorder form the computer.
- Sharing images.
- Capturing still images (Image Capture).
- Remotely accessing the computer (View & Record).
■ Canon USB Video Driver ( 20)
Installing the Canon USB Video Driver allows you to use DV Messenger by
connecting the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable.
■ AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver ( 21)
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.
- Downloading files from memory card to computer.
- Uploading files from computer to memory card.
Available Functions by Camcorder Models
Available functions depend on the camcorder model. Refer to the following tables
and identify to which category your camcorder belongs and which functions and
drivers can be used with your camcorder.
■
Camcorder Categories
Category A
Category B
Category C
Category D OPTURA Pi XL1S ZR10
Category E Non-Canon camcorders
* Please refer to the Canon homepage for latest camcorder models.
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OPTURA Xi OPTURA30 OPTURA40
OPTURA300
ELURA60 ELURA65 ELURA70
ELURA40 MC ELURA50 GL2
OPTURA10 OPTURA20 OPTURA200 MC
ZR45 MC ZR47MC KR ZR50 MC
ZR65 MC ZR70 MC ZR85
ZR90
ELURA
ELURA20 MC GL1 OPTURA100 MC
ZR20 ZR25 MC ZR30 MC
ZR40 ZR60 ZR80
ELURA2/ELURA2 MC
ELURA10
■ Available Functions and Drivers by Categories
Camcorders Categories
ABCDE
Functions
Real-time video ( 33) h hhh h
communication
Sharing recorded video ( 52) h hhh h
Camcorder operation ( 50) h hhh ×
Sharing images ( 54) hhh××
Image Capture ( 58) hh×× ×
View & Record ( 63) hh×× ×
USB Connection ( 20) h ××× ×
(Canon USB Video Driver)
AV/C Camera Storage ( 21) hhh××
Subunit-WIA Driver
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Required Accessories
You need following items for using the Software:
• Digital Camcorder
• DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows
• USB Cable or DV (IEEE1394) Cable
If your camcorder is not listed under category A in Camcorder Categories
(
12), 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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❍ If you leave the camcorder turned on for a long time, heat generation may
cause damage to the camcorder. Turn off the camcorder after use.
❍ Tapes may be damaged if left in the camcorder for a long time. Do not leave
tapes in the camcorder to prevent damage.
❍ If you leave the camcorder turned on for a long time (e.g. when using the View
& Record or Image Capture (interval mode) function), observe the following fire
precautions.
- Do not use the camcorder in hot or humid places.
- Do not leave the camcorder exposed to direct sunlight.
- Do not cover the camcorder with blankets or clothes.
- Do not leave the camcorder in a box or tight spaces.
- Do not leave the camcorder outdoors.
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Requirements for Using DV Messenger
To use DV Messenger, it is required that Windows XP is installed and Windows
Messenger 4.5, 4.6 or 4.7 operates correctly.
Make sure to confirm the following before installing DV Messenger.
1. Windows XP and Windows Messenger 4.5, 4.6 or 4.7 are installed*.
2. Windows Messenger operates and its voice or video conversation can be used*.
3. If you are using a router for Internet connection: your router is UPnP (Universal
Plug and Play) compatible.**
(Some modems are equipped with a router function. For details, refer to the
manual of the modem.)
* This software is compatible with Windows XP only. It cannot be used with other
Operating Systems. Furthermore, Windows Messenger 4.5, 4.6 or 4.7 is
required. Establish an environment that allows the use of this software. Please
consult Microsoft for details.
** If you use a router to connect to the Internet, the router must be UPnP
(Universal Plug and Play) compatible and it must be recognized as “Internet
Gateway Device” (
telephone carrier or router manufacturer, or refer to the manual of the router.
Be aware that your contact can access the contents of the tape or memory
card in your camcorder when using DV Messenger.
Free Download
If your contact does not have DV Messenger or is using DV Messenger
Version 1, DV Messenger Version 2 can be downloaded from the following
homepage:
http://www.canondv.com/
27). For details, consult your Internet service provider,
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Installing the Software
Installing the DV Network Software
With this procedure, the DV Messenger will be installed and the driver files for the
AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver and Canon USB Video Driver will be
copied to your computer. The drivers will be installed when you connect the
camcorder to the computer. For the installation procedure of the Canon USB Video
Driver, see p. 20. For the installation procedure of the AV/C Camera Storage
Subunit-WIA Driver, see p. 21.
❍ Do not connect the camcorder to the computer when installing the
DV Network Software.
❍ DV Messenger can only be installed with Windows Messenger 4.5, 4.6 or
4.7. Download Windows Messenger 4.7 from the Microsoft homepage
and update your Windows Messenger if necessary. Please consult
Microsoft for details.
❍ Users of Windows XP Professional must first log in as an Administrator to
install programs.
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Close any programs that are running.
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Set the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows in the
2.
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
• The installer panel or the [Choose Setup Language] window opens
automatically.
• If both the installer panel and the window do not appear automatically, use
the following procedures.
1. Select [My Computer] from the [Start] menu.
2. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the displayed menu.
3. Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon.
Depending on the setting of your computer, the file extension “.exe” may
not appear.
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Select your language.
3.
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Installing the Software
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Click DV Network Software [Install].
4.
Installer Panel
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Select your language and click [OK].
5.
• If Windows Messenger 4.5, 4.6 or 4.7 is not installed on your computer, a
dialog appears indicating that DV Messenger cannot be installed.
If you wish to install only the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver,
close the dialog and proceed with the installation.
If you wish to install DV Messenger, close the window and cancel the
installation process by clicking [Cancel] on the Install Shield Wizard.
Upgrade Windows Messenger and restart installation.
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When the [InstallShield Wizard] appears, click [Next].
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Select the software you wish to install and click [Next].
7.
• If your camcorder is not listed under
category A in Camcorder Categories
(
12), remove the check mark
next to [Copy Canon USB Video
Drivers].
• If your camcorder is listed under
category D or E in Camcorder
Categories (
check mark next to [Copy AV/C
Camera Storage Drivers].
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Read the license agreements and click [Yes].
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When the confirmation window appears, click [Yes].
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Confirm the target folder and click [Next].
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If a dialog appears asking you whether
you wish to create a shortcut of DV
Messenger on the desktop, click [Yes].
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Click [Finish].
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• The computer restarts and
installation is complete.
• When installation is complete,
remove the DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION DISK For Windows before
you connect the camcorder to the
computer.
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Installing the Software
Installing the Canon USB Video Driver
Installing the Canon USB Video Driver allows you to use DV Messenger by
connecting the camcorder to a computer using a USB cable.
❍ The Canon USB Video Driver can only be used with camcorders listed
under category A in Camcorder Categories (
❍ Before installing the driver following the procedure below, install the DV
Network Software first to copy the driver files to the computer.
❍ Close any programs that are running before installing the driver.
❍ Do not turn off the camcorder until the driver installation is complete. And
do not interrupt the installation.
❍ Users of Windows XP Professional must first log in as an Administrator to
install programs.
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Connect the power adapter to the camcorder.
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Set the camcorder to NETWORK mode.
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Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable
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• The driver installation starts automatically.
• A window appears allowing you to select an application program to start.
Click [Cancel] to close the window.
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Restart the computer.
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Check if the driver has been installed correctly.
From the [start] menu, select [My
Computer] and check if the
[Canon USB Video] icon appears.
If the icon does not appear, the
installation has not been
completed properly. Uninstall
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Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver
Category A/B/C
❍ 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).
❍ Before installing the driver following the procedure below, install the DV
Network Software first to copy the driver files to the computer.
❍ Close any programs that are running before installing the driver.
❍ Do not turn off the camcorder until the driver installation is complete. And
do not interrupt the installation.
❍ Users of Windows XP Professional must first log in as an Administrator to
install programs.
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Connect the power adapter to the camcorder.
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Set the camcorder to NETWORK or CARD PLAY mode.
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(Camcorder without NETWORK mode: Set the camcorder to
CARD PLAY mode.)
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Connect the camcorder to the computer using the DV cable
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• The driver installation starts automatically.
• Depending on the setting of your computer, a video editing program may
start. In such case, close this program.
• If the installation is complete, the Scanner and Camera Wizard or a dialog
for selecting an application appears. Click [Cancel] to close the dialog.
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Restart the computer.
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Check if the driver has been installed correctly.
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From the [start] menu, select [My
Computer] and check if the [Canon
Camera Storage Device] icon
appears. If the icon does not appear,
the installation has not been
completed properly. Uninstall (
and reinstall the driver.
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Installing the Software
■ Changing the Automatic Start Setting
When you install the driver, a window appears allowing you to select an application
program to start each time you connect the camcorder to the computer. When
using DV Messenger, we recommend setting the computer not to start any
application.
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Connect the power adapter to the camcorder.
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Set the camcorder to NETWORK or CARD PLAY mode.
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Connect the camcorder to the computer using the DV cable
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From the [start] menu, select [My Computer].
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Right-click the mouse button on the [Canon Camera Storage
Device] icon and select [Properties].
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Click the [Events] tab.
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Select [Device Connected] for [Select an event] and [Take no
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action] for [Actions] and click [OK].
No application will start automatically
when you connect the camcorder to the
computer the next time.
❍ To start a WIA-compliant application automatically, select [Start this
program] and click [OK].
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❍ If the started application displays a message such as [TWAIN data source
not found. Reinstall the scanner software.], select [WIA-Canon Camera
Storage] and use the WIA-TWAIN Driver.
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Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer
If your camcorder is listed under category A in Camcorder Categories ( 12), you
can use a DV cable or a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the computer.
With other camcorders, use a DV cable.
Connecting the Camcorder Using a USB Cable
❍ Make sure to install the DV Network Software before connecting the
camcorder to the computer.
❍ Make sure the camcorder is being powered by the compact power adapter
before connecting it to a computer.
❍ Do not connect any devices to the camcorder‘s DV terminal when
connecting the camcorder to the computer using the USB terminal.
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Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the
camcorder’s USB Terminal.
• Refer to your computer manual for the location of the computer’s USB ports.
• See your camcorder instruction manual for connecting instructions.
Connecting the Camcorder Using a DV Cable
❍ Make sure to install the DV Network Software before connecting the
camcorder to the computer.
❍ Make sure the camcorder is being powered by the compact power adapter
before connecting it to a computer.
❍ Do not connect any devices to the camcorder‘s USB terminal when
connecting the camcorder to the computer using the DV terminal.
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Attach the DV cable to the computer’s IEEE1394 terminal and the
camcorder’s DV terminal.
• Refer to your computer manual for the location of the computer’s IEEE1394
terminal.
• See your camcorder’s instruction manual for connecting instructions.
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DV Messenger
Preparations for DV Messenger
Before you use DV Messenger, check whether the camcorder is correctly connected
to the computer.
Checking the Camcorder Connection
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Connect the power adapter to the camcorder.
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Set the camcorder to NETWORK mode.
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(Camcorder without NETWORK mode: Set the camcorder to
CAMERA mode.)
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Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 24).
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From the [start] menu, select [All Programs] and [Windows
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Messenger].
• [Windows Messenger] appears.
• If the [.NET Passport Wizard] appears, click [Cancel].
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From the [Tools] menu, select [Audio Tuning Wizard].
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Preparations for DV Messenger
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Click [Next].
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Confirm that your camcorder is displayed and click [Cancel].
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• If you are connecting a Canon
camcorder using a USB cable,
check if [Canon USB Video] is
displayed. If you are connecting a
Canon camcorder using a DV
cable, check if [Canon DV Device] is
displayed.
• If [Canon DV Device] or [Canon
USB Video] does not appear, click
to display the device list and
check if it is listed.
• If [Canon DV Device] or [Canon
USB Video] is not listed, perform
[Windows Messenger Audio
Update] from [Windows Update] or
install Windows XP Service Pack 1.
Please consult Microsoft for details.
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Setting the UPnP Router
If you are using an UPnP-compliant router to connect to the Internet, you need to
install UPnP and disable the firewall of Windows XP to use DV Messenger.
■ Installing UPnP
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From the [start] menu, select [Control Panel].
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Click [Network and Internet Connections].
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Preparations for DV Messenger
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Click [Network Connections].
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From the [Advanced] menu, select [Optional Networking
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Select [Networking Services] and click [Details].
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