Canon XL H1, XL2 Operation Manual

Installing the Software

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Image Control & Storage Software

Version 1

CONSOLE is a software that enables you to adjust the settings of a camcorder from a computer and to record on the tape in the camcorder and onto the computer’s hard disk by connecting the camcorder using an IEEE1394 (DV) cable. You can adjust and save the Custom Preset settings of the camcorder and analyze a shooting image using a waveform monitor and a vector scope to compose the image you want.

CONSOLE Windows

[Option settings] and [Performance check]

Camera and Picture Control

Recording onto the Hard Disk

Playback the Recorded Files

Uninstalling the Software

Troubleshooting Shortcut Keys

This software is for use with Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) only.

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Contents

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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 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

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....................................................................................................... 3-1

[DV Rec] Tab ....................................................................................................... 3-2

[HDV Rec] Tab..................................................................................................... 3-2

[Performance check] ................................................................................... 3-3

Zebra Pattern....................................................................................................... 4-5

[Focus Assist] .............................................................................................. 4-6

[Camera Control] ......................................................................................... 4-6

[Control] Tab ........................................................................................................ 4-7

[Information] Tab.................................................................................................. 4-9

Waveform Vector Monitor.......................................................................... 4-10

[Custom Preset]......................................................................................... 4-11

Importing the Custom Preset............................................................................. 4-12

Exporting the Custom Preset............................................................................. 4-13

Preset Variation ................................................................................................. 4-14

Resetting the Custom Preset............................................................................. 4-14

Recording onto the Hard Disk

Recording a Movie File................................................................................ 5-2

By Operating the Camcorder............................................................................... 5-2

By Operating CONSOLE ..................................................................................... 5-2

Cache Recording......................................................................................... 5-3

Setting the Cache Time ....................................................................................... 5-3

Cache Recording................................................................................................. 5-3

Frame Recording......................................................................................... 5-4

Setting the Frame Recording............................................................................... 5-4

Frame Recording................................................................................................. 5-4

Data Dropping ............................................................................................. 5-5

Recording History........................................................................................ 5-5

Playback the Recorded Files

[Play Viewer] ............................................................................................... 6-1

Output to the Camcorder ..................................................................................... 6-2

Time Slider........................................................................................................... 6-2

File Browser ................................................................................................ 6-3

Copying from the Memory Card........................................................................... 6-3

Waveform Vector Monitor............................................................................ 6-3

Uninstall

Camera and Picture Control

[Rec Viewer]................................................................................................ 4-1

Adjusting the Preview Size.................................................................................. 4-1

Overlaying Marker ............................................................................................... 4-2

Splitting the Preview Image................................................................................. 4-5

Uninstalling the Software............................................................................. 7-1

Uninstalling the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver........................ 7-1

Uninstalling of the Drivers ........................................................................... 7-2

Troubleshooting

Appendix

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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, personal computer, or peripheral devices.

 Trademark Acknowledgements

 Microsoft

in the United States and/or other countries.

 Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of

their respective companies.

 Avid

Incorporated.

Following camcorder can be used with CONSOLE.

*Unable to use some functions

 Canon digital camcorder compatible with CONSOLE  IEEE1394 (DV) Cable

Check the manual of your computer for which type of cable to use:

and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

and Avid Xpress® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Avid Technology

Canon camcorder compatible with CONSOLE

XL2* XL H1

Required Accessories

4-pin: 6-pin:

System Requirements

OS Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional*

(Installation of Service Pack 2 required) Proper operation is not guaranteed on Windows XP that has been upgraded from a previous version.

CPU • Pentium M 1.5GHz or better

RAM 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

Free Hard Disk Spac e

Display 1024 x 768 or more required

Sound Windows XP compatible sound system

Interface IEEE1394 (OHCI compliant)

 Proper operation is guaranteed only when you are running CONSOLE on Windows XP

Home Edition (SP2) or Professional (SP2) English, French, Spanish, German, Italian or Simplified Chinese versions. Proper operation is not guaranteed if the OS you are using operates in a different language.

 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.

 If you set the video folder to an external hard disk, an error message "Delayed Write Failed"

may be displayed while recording onto the hard disk, and the recording may be lost.

 Recordings cannot be saved on a hard disk recognized as [Removable disk].  If you connect 4 or more devices (including the connected computer and the XL H1 itself) by

IEEE1394, CONSOLE will not run properly.

- Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if you are using a repeater.

 If your computer has an IEEE1394 (DV) board/card in addition to the standard IEEE1394

(DV) board/card, or if you have several IEEE1394 (DV) boards/cards added to the computer, the computer may not recognize the camcorder properly. In such case, see Camcorder will not be recognized or controlled. (Tr-1)

 This software will not operate properly if more than one camcorder is connected to the

computer.

 Depending on the setting of the power scheme of the laptop PC, the preview images may

not be played back smoothly. Select [Always On] in the [Power Options Properties] window. ( Tr-2)

 When the computer enters stand-by mode or hangs up while running CONSOLE, proper

operation is not guaranteed after recovering.

• Pentium 4 2GHz or better (Pentium 4 3.2GHz or better recommended)

For installation Free Hard Disk Space: 30 MB or more

For video recording

Free Hard Disk Space: 1 GB or more File System: NTFS Recordings cannot be made on FAT32 or FAT16 formatted hard disks.

Full Color (32bit) required

*The software cannot be operated on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.

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 This software supports both HDV and DV standard recordings. To edit a file recorded in

HDV, use editing software that supports the HDV standard.

 This software can also be used with the recordings in 24F (NTSC only). Use an editing

software that supports the 24F frame rate.

 What is CONSOLE?

• Record the camcorder image onto the computer’s hard disk.

• Output the image recorded on the hard disk to a monitor via the camcorder.

• Adjust the camcorder’s settings (Custom Preset) and save them on the computer’s hard disk.

• Analyze the image using a waveform monitor and a vector scope.

• Compare the camcorder image and the recorded image by simultaneously displaying both images in the same window.

• Display a safety zone marker, an aspect marker and several other markers on the window and create new markers.

• Perform the cache and frame recording.

 Functional Comparison

The functions available differ depending on the connected camcorder and the camcorder mode.

• EXT.CONT. mode ( ): This mode is available for remotely controlling the camcorder. When the camcorder is set to EXT.CONT. mode, only the following functions of the camcorder can be used.

- Camcorder’s start/stop button

- Handle and grip zoom lever

- ZOOM SPEED switch and dial

- EJECT switch

- All audio related adjustments except for AUDIO MONITOR button

• Camera mode ( ): This mode is available for directly controlling the camcorder.

- Some functions of CONSOLE cannot be used.

• VCR/PLAY mode ( ): This mode is available to playback or output the picture recorded on the tape.

- You do not use this mode when you connect the camcorder to the computer.

Camcorder XL H1 XL2

Mode EXT.CONT. Camera EXT.CONT. Camera

Custom Preset Settings

Saving the Custom Preset on the camcorder

Saving the Custom Preset on the memory card

Saving the Custom Preset on the computer’s hard disc

Camera Control tab

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Image output

Copying files from the memory card

HDV recording

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 Limitations During the Trial Period

During the trial period, you can start CONSOLE 50 times limited to within 14 days. During the trial period, the following limitations apply to CONSOLE.

• You can operate CONSOLE for 120 minutes only.

• You can record for 5 minutes only.

• You cannot save or load Custom Preset files.

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

Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation)

1-1

Installing the Software and the Designated Drivers

 Do not connect the camcorder to the computer when installing the software.  You need to log in as an administrator before installing the software.  Close all programs that are running before installing the software.

Read the license agreement and click [Yes].

Start the CONSOLE installer and click [Next].

Confirm the target folder and click [Next].

If a dialog appears asking you whether you wish to create a shortcut for CONSOLE, click [Yes].

Click [Finish].

If a warning window concerning the installation is displayed, click [Continue]. The dedicated driver will be installed automatically.

Select [No, not this time] and click [Next].

Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next].

If a warning message regarding the installation appears, click [Continue Anyway].

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Click [Finish].

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 camcorder. When installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver, you need to connect the camcorder to the computer. Refer to Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer ( 1-3).

 Without Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver, you cannot adjust the

Custom Preset settings.

 You need to log in as an administrator before installing the software.  Close all programs that are running before installing CONSOLE.  Do not turn the camcorder’s power off and do not quit the driver’s installation before

completing the installation of the driver.

Turn the camcorder’s power on and activate the DV CONTROL function.

Set the camcorder’s recording program to EXT.CONT.

Connect the camcorder to the computer using the IEEE1394 (DV) cable. ( 1-3)

• For details about connecting the camcorder to the computer, refer to Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer ( 1-3).

• When the [Found New Hardware Wizard] window appears, select [No, not this time] and click [Next]. In the next window, select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next].

- If a warning message regarding the installation appears, click [Continue Anyway].

• Installation of the driver starts automatically.

• Depending on the setting of the computer, an editing software may be launched. If this happens, close the software.

• After completing the installation, [Scanner and Camera Wizard] or a window asking you to choose the software may be displayed. Click [Cancel] and close the window.

Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation)

1-3

Check if the driver has been installed correctly.

Open [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 ( 7-1) and reinstall the driver.

Connecting the Camcorder

Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer

Turn the camcorder’s power on and activate the DV CONTROL function.

Set the camcorder’s recording program to EXT.CONT. or Camera mode.

• When the camcorder is set to EXT.CONT. mode, only the following functions of the camcorder can be used.

- Camcorder’s start/stop button

- Handle and grip zoom lever

- ZOOM SPEED switch and dial

- EJECT switch

- All audio related adjustments except for AUDIO MONITOR button

Connect the camcorder to the computer using the IEEE1394 (DV) cable.

• You do not need to turn off the computer.

• Do not deactivate the DV CONTROL function while the camcorder is connected to the computer.

• Refer to the computer manual for the location of the computer’s IEEE1394 (DV) port.

DV cable HDV/DV terminal on the camcorder

IEEE1394 port

on the computer

• When the camcorder is correctly connected to the computer, depending on the camcorder mode, (Camcorder icon) and (Camera icon) appear under [My Computer].

Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation)

Launching CONSOLE

Changing the Software Event Setting

When using CONSOLE, you need to deactivate the Windows program that automatically prompts you to choose an application when you connect the camcorder to the computer (set to “Take no action”).

Set the camcorder’s recording program to EXT.CONT. or Camera mode. ( 1-3)

Right-click on [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon in the [My Computer] window and choose [Properties].

Starting the Application

 You need to log in as an administrator before installing the software.  Do not change the user account while running CONSOLE.  If you are running software that displays the time at the title bar, the title bar may not display

texts properly.

 Do not change the settings in Windows [Display Properties] window while launching

CONSOLE.

Double-click the [CONSOLE] icon on the desktop.

• When you have not registered the license yet, the remaining trial period and number of times you can start CONSOLE are displayed. Click on [Registration] when you proceed to register the license.

• When the trial period is expired, or the number of times you can start the CONSOLE is exceeded its limit, a warning window appears. Click on [Registration] and proceed to register the license. ( 1-5)

Confirm the target folder (video folder) and click [OK].

1-4

Select [Take no action] under [Device Connected] in the [Events] tab and click [OK].

By removing this checkmark, this window will not appear next time you start CONSOLE.

The first time you start CONSOLE, the target folder is set as [Windows drive:\Documents and Settings\login user name\My Documents\CONSOLE\date]. If Windows is not installed on an NTFS formatted hard disk, the following dialog appears. Click [Specify] and select a folder on an NTFS formatted hard disk.

If you set the video folder to an external hard disk, an error message “Delayed Write Failed” may be displayed while recording onto the hard disk, and the recording may be lost.

Click [Modify Folder] to change the target folder.

Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation)

Activation

You can use all of the functions of this software after registering the license key. During the trial period, you can start CONSOLE 50 times limited to within 14 days. During the trial period, the following limitat1ions apply to CONSOLE.

- You can operate CONSOLE for 120 minutes only.

- You can record for 5 minutes only.

- You cannot save or load Custom Preset files.

Purchasing the License Key

For details about purchasing and receiving the license key, please visit the Canon’s download site.

Set the camcorder’s recording program to EXT.CONT. or Camera mode and connect the camcorder to the computer. ( 1-3)

Start CONSOLE.

Click [Registration] in the trial confirmation window.

If you are already running the software, select [Version][Version][Registration].

Read the license agreement and confirm the product ID.

If the product ID is not the same as the one for receiving the license key, you cannot register the license.

Enter the license key and a user name.

Read the license agreement, and click [YES].

1-5

Read the license agreement and note the product ID.

If an appropriate camcorder is not connected to the computer, the product ID will not be displayed.

Enter the product key and necessary information on the license purchase site.

For details, visit the Canon’s download site.

Receive the license key.

Registering the License Key

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.

Start CONSOLE.

Click [Registration] in the trial confirmation window.

When you are in the trial mode and you are already running CONSOLE, select [Version][Version][Registration].

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

Main Panel

[Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded FilesCONSOLE Windows

CONSOLE Windows

Menu Bar

 [File] Menu

Displays the [Option] window ( 3-1).

2 Closes CONSOLE.

 [View] Menu

2-1

1 Menu

2 [Play Panel]

3 Camcorder Information Shows the camcorder model name and the status of the tape in the

4 Software Status Displays the status of the software.

5 [Rec Panel]

6 Toolbar

Select [Exit] from the [File] menu to end the application.

For details, refer to Menu Bar ( 2-1).

Displays [Play Viewer] ( 6-1), [File Browser] ( 6-3) and a

Waveform Vector Monitor ( 4-10).

camcorder. For details, refer to Camcorder Status ( 2-2).

Displays [Rec Viewer] ( 4-1), [Focus Assist] ( 4-6), [Camera

Control] ( 4-6), a Waveform Vector Monitor ( 4-10) and [Custom

Preset] ( 4-11).

For details, refer to Toolbar ( 2-2).

Displays/Hides the toolbar ( 2-2).

2 Displays/Hides [Rec Panel] and the recording tools.

3 Displays/Hides [Play Panel] and the playback tools.

Adds/Deletes the workspace ( 2-3).

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 [Version] Menu

1 Displays the version and the license information.

Camcorder Status

This status shows the name of the camcorder connected and status of the tape.

Icon Status of the tape

No tape in the camcorder

Stop mode

Recording

Tape reached the end

Tape is write-protected.

Tape error

Toolbar

There are “Main Toolbar”, “Recording Toolbar” and “Playback Toolbar” in the main panel. Each toolbar can be displayed or hidden, or moved around (docking and floating) with the mouse.

• Docking • Floating

 Main Toolbar

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1 Displays/Hides [Rec Panel].

2 Displays/Hides [Play Panel].

Displays the [Option] window ( 3-1).

4 Displays the version information.

 Recording Toolbar

1 23 4 5

1 Displays/Hides the [Rec Viewer] window.

2 Displays/Hides the [Camera Control] window.

3 Displays/Hides the waveform vector monitor.

4 Displays/Hides the [Focus Assist] window.

5 Displays/Hides the [Custom Preset] window.

 Playback Toolbar

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1 Displays/Hides the [Play Viewer] window.

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 toolbar you want to redisplay.

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Workspace

You can register your own panel layouts to suit the purposes of the projects.

 Up to 10 workspace configurations can be registered. To delete a workspace, select

[View][Work Space][Delete Work Space].

 To choose the registered workspace, select [View][Work Space] and the name of the

registered workspace.

Select [View][Work Space] [Add Work Space].

Input the name of the workspace and click [OK].

The positions of the windows are registered, and the name of the workspace will be displayed in the menu.

Camcorder Screen

The CONSOLE status and the remaining recording time on the hard disk are displayed on the camcorder screen.

Icon CONSOLE Status

Not started

Stop mode

Recording

Data dropping occurred ( 5-5).

Cannot record ( Tr-2). Check the setting of the video folder.

 If [ ] is not displayed, activate the DV CONTROL function of the camcorder.  When the hard disk does not allow recording (e.g. hard disk space is running out), recording

is made only on the tape.

Chapter 3

[Option settings] and [Performance check]

Video Folder and Recording Settings............................................................................................................ 3-1

[General] Tab............................................................................................................................................. 3-1

[DV Rec] Tab ............................................................................................................................................. 3-2

[HDV Rec] Tab .......................................................................................................................................... 3-2

[Performance check] ..................................................................................................................................... 3-3

[Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded FilesCONSOLE Windows

[Option settings] and [Performance check]

Video Folder and Recording Settings

You need to specify the video folder (a target folder), file name and other settings before you start the recording the camcorder pictures onto the hard disk.

3-1

[General] Tab

Select [Option] from the file menu, or click .

Choose one of the tabs, set the option settings and click [OK].

1 [Video folder] Shows the selected folder.

[Modify] Selects a different folder. [Create sub-folder] Creates a subfolder within the folder shown under [Video folder]. You can

name the folder after the date by selecting [Use recording date] or specify a new folder name under [Specify folder name].

2 Specify the file name of the video recording. A sequence number (up to 9999999) will be

allocated after the specified prefix (e.g.“CNSL0001.avi”).

3 • Place a check mark to record the Custom Preset settings of the camcorder onto the hard

disk. CONSOLE only saves the settings of the camcorder when the recoding is started. The name of the Custom Preset file will be the recording file name, and the extension is “.cpf”.

• When [Sequence] or [Frame] mode is selected in the [DV Rec] tab of the [Option settings] window, the Custom Preset file will be recorded only when you started the recording.

4 When the camcorder’s sound setting is set to 4ch, channel 3 and 4 sounds will be recorded

separately from the recording file. For example, when “DVPC0001.avi” is recorded, “DVPC0001_sub.wav” is recorded in video folder.

5 Sets the cache recording time ( 5-3).

6 Placing a check mark displays a dialog confirming the video folder each time you start

CONSOLE.

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