Canon Optura 30 - Optura 30 MiniDV Camcorder, Optura 40 - Optura 40 MiniDV Camcorder, Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Instruction Manual
Digital Video Software
Instruction Manual
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Contents
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING ........................................................................ 2
Canon Software License Agreement.................................................................... 2
Read This First ....................................................................................................... 6
Checking Supplied Accessories ............................................................................ 7
System Requirements ........................................................................................... 8
What Can Be Accomplished with the Software .................................................. 9
Installing the Digital Video Software ................................................................ 10
Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer ....................................................... 13
Downloading Images (ImageBrowser) .............................................................. 14
Starting ImageBrowser ...................................................................................... 14
Downloading Images to the Computer ............................................................. 17
Using a PC Card Reader/Writer.......................................................................... 19
Using Other ImageBrowser Functions ............................................................... 20
Camera Window ............................................................................................... 20
Camera Settings Window ................................................................................. 21
Browser Window .............................................................................................. 22
Image Viewer Window ...................................................................................... 23
Displaying the Image Information ...................................................................... 24
[View] Menu ..................................................................................................... 25
Displaying Images in TimeTunnel ...................................................................... 26
Playing Back Movies From a Memory Card ....................................................... 27
Editing Movies (MovieEdit Task) (Mac OS X Only)............................................ 28
Running a Slide Show ......................................................................................... 30
Adding Sound to a Still Image ........................................................................... 31
Adding Sound to a Still Image ........................................................................... 31
Playing Back the Sound ..................................................................................... 32
Using the Sound Panel ...................................................................................... 32
Attaching Images to E-mail Messages ............................................................... 33
Printing Still Images (ImageBrowser) ................................................................ 36
The Print Window ............................................................................................. 38
Adjusting Image Quality and Printing (Exif 2.2 Compliant) ................................. 39
Selecting the Print Mode and Number of Copies (DPOF Print Settings) .............. 41
Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch) ........................................................ 42
Exporting Images ................................................................................................ 44
Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card ...................... 46
Adding Still Images to the Memory Card ........................................................... 46
Adding Sample Images to the Memory Card ..................................................... 47
Customizing Your Camcorder with the My Camera Settings ........................... 49
Displaying the My Camera Window .................................................................. 49
My Camera Window ......................................................................................... 51
Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camcorder ............................................ 52
Adding Still Images to the My Camera Window ................................................ 53
Uninstalling the Software .................................................................................. 54
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 55
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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
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• 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.
Trademark Acknowledgments
• Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc.
• 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.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
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-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.
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Checking Supplied Accessories
Use the following accessories to download recorded images from a memory
card to your computer.
• IFC-300PCU USB Cable
• DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh
The explanations in this manual use mainly Mac OS X version 10.2 screen
shots.
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System Requirements
OS: Mac OS 9.0-9.2, Mac OS X (version 10.1/10.2/10.3)
Computer Model: Computers that come with above OS preinstalled and
have built-in USB ports.
CPU: PowerPC
RAM: Mac OS 9.0-9.2: 64 MB or more of application memory
Mac OS X (version 10.1/10.2/10.3): 128 MB or more
Interface: USB
Free Hard Disk Space: Canon Utilities
– ImageBrowser 120 MB or more
– PhotoStitch 30 MB or more
Display: 800 × 600 pixels/32,000 colors or better, 1024 × 768
pixels/32,000 colors or better is recommended
❍ 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.
❍ Not all operations performed with a connection to a USB 2.0
compatible board can be guaranteed.
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What Can Be Accomplished with the Software
This topic introduces the main features of the software programs contained on
the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.
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■ ImageBrowser (
• Downloading images recorded onto a memory card to your computer.
• Categorizing and organizing large volumes of images.
• Creating mail attachments from images.
• Exporting images.
• Adding a title and a comment, and printing still images.
• Printing indexes.
■ MovieEdit Task (
• Linking images.
• Inserting text and background music, and adding effects.
• Changing the size or file format of selected movies and saving them as
new files.
■ PhotoStitch (
Merging panoramic images.
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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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 10.1/10.2/10.3) Users:
Your digital video camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture
Transfer Protocol (PTP). This protocol enables you to download 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
images with this method. To avoid these problems, install ImageBrowser
to download images.
❍ It may take a few minutes, after connecting the camcorder, until you
can download images.
❍ Only AVI* movie files can be downloaded. Thumbnails cannot be
downloaded.
* Two files are created in the camcorder (for example: [MVI_0001.AVI]
and [MVI_0001.THM]). [MVI_0001.THM] files cannot be downloaded
but movies can still be played back on the computer.
❍ Mac OS X version 10.2
• You may not be able to download images with iPhoto if the memory
card contains an enormous volume of images (approx. 900 or more).
• The Exif* version may change to 2.1 and image information may be
modified when downloading images with Image Capture. To
download images without any information changes, use the
following procedures:
1. Connect the camcorder to the computer and prepare it to
transfer data.
2. Start Image Capture.
3. In the screen that appears, click [Options].
4. Remove the checkmark from [Embed Colorsync profile] in the
[Download Options] tab and click [OK].
* Images shot with camcorders complying with Exif Print
incorporate shooting settings information, such as the shooting
conditions and program AE mode, along with the image data.
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Close any programs that are running.
1.
Set the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh in the
2.
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Mac OS 9.0-9.2: Double click the CD-ROM icon, followed by
3.
the [Mac OS 9] and [Canon Digital Video Installer] icons.
Mac OS X (version 10.1/10.2/10.3): Double click the CD-ROM
icon, followed by the [Mac OS X] and [Canon Digital Video
Installer] icons.
The installer panel opens.
Select your language.
4.
Click Digital Video Software [Install].
5.
Installer Panel
Select [Easy Installation] and Click [Next].
6.
To install the software individually, select [Custom Installation].
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Read the license agreement and click [Agree].
7.
Review the installation settings and click [Next].
8.
Installation starts.
When the “Installation has finished.” message appears, click
9.
[OK].
After the installation is complete, restart the computer as
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prompted.
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Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer
❍ Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapter
before connecting it to a computer.
❍ Be sure to install the Digital Video Software before you connect the
camcorder to the 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 connecting instructions.
Insert a memory card containing images into the camcorder.
1.
Connect the power adapter to the camcorder.
2.
Turn the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move the TAPE/
3.
CARD switch to CARD.
Wait until the card access indicator stops flashing.
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Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port
4.
and the camcorder’s USB Terminal.
USB Terminal
on the Camcorder
Camcorder End Computer End
USB Cable
USB Port on
the Computer
Macintosh
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Downloading Images (ImageBrowser)
Below explains the procedure for connecting a camcorder to a computer using
the USB cable.
For connecting a PC card reader/writer, see Using a PC Card Reader/Writer
(
19).
❍ Observe following precautions when the camcorder’s card access
indicator is flashing (the camcorder is reading or writing from or to the
memory card). Failure to do so may cause memory card data to
become corrupted.
– Do not open the memory card cover, remove the 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 TAPE/
CARD switch.
❍ Images recorded onto the 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.
Starting ImageBrowser
Mac OS 9.0-9.2
Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 13).
1.
• ImageBrowser starts and the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard dialog
appears. In the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard dialog, you can select
the action that is carried out after ImageBrowser starts.
• A dialog with the previously selected automated settings will appear the
next time you start ImageBrowser.
1. To use these settings unchanged, click the [Start] button.
2. To do nothing, click [Cancel].
3. To change the settings, click [Settings Change], select the action and
click [OK].
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Select [Display Images] and click [OK].
2.
The Communications Settings window appears. This window only appears
the first time the camcorder is connected.
Confirm that [USB port] and [Canon Camera] are selected and
3.
click [Set].
The Camera Window opens, displaying the camcorder images as
thumbnails (small images).
How to Set ImageBrowser to Not Start Automatically
Click the Apple menu and select [Control Panels] and
1.
[Canon ImageBrowser Auto Launch].
The Settings for USB Connection dialog will display.
Click [The application program below will start] to remove
2.
the check mark.
3.
Click the close box at the upper left to close the dialog.
ImageBrowser will cease to start automatically thereafter.
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Click here to close the dialog
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Downloading Images (ImageBrowser)
Mac OS X (version 10.1/10.2/10.3)
Do not connect the camcorder while the Classic environment is started.
Likewise, do not start the Classic environment while the camcorder is
connected.
Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 13).
1.
Double-click the [Canon ImageBrowser] icon on the desktop.
2.
If the Canon ImageBrowser icon does not appear on the desktop, double-
click the [Canon Utilities] folder on the drive on which the program was
installed, followed by the [ImageBrowser] folder and [ImageBrowser] icon.
Click [Canon Camera] in the Explorer View section.
3.
The Communications Settings window appears. This window only appears
the first time the camcorder is connected.
Explorer View Section
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Confirm that [USB port] and a Canon camcorder are selected
4.
and click [Set].
The Camera Window opens, displaying the camcorder images as
thumbnails (small images).
Downloading Images to the Computer
Mac OS 9.0-9.2: Select [Macintosh HD] in the explorer view
1.
section.
Mac OS X (version 10.1/10.2/10.3): Select the [
subfolder of the [Users] folder in [Macintosh HD].
Explorer View Section
Create a new folder for saving images from the memory card
2.
in the camcorder.
Click the [File] menu and select [New Folder]. A folder with the name
“Untitled” will be created. Click it to change the folder name as you wish.
In this example, we will input “ZOO.”
In the Explorer View Section, click the newly created folder.
3.
(user name)]
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Explorer View Section
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