Canon DV Messenger 2, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ation and the connection procedures only For more operating instructions refer to the PDF format manual provided on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows Ce manuel traite uniquement des procédures d installation et de connexion Pour les instructions d utilisation reportez vous au manuel au format PDF fourni sur le disque DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows Este manual solamente cubre los...

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Page 5: ...er 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 UPn...

Page 6: ... 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 followe...

Page 7: ... Canon Inc Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of 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 uploadin...

Page 8: ...ode 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 mod...

Page 9: ...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 op...

Page 10: ...ce 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 memor...

Page 11: ... 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 Some functions cannot be used depending on the camcorder model see below tables Please refer to the Canon homepage for latest camco...

Page 12: ...nes when using DV Messenger 4 pin 6 pin Required Accessories 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...

Page 13: ...mcorder 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 no...

Page 14: ...her 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 25 For details consult your Internet service provider telephone...

Page 15: ...ownload 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 1 Close any programs that are running 2 Set the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows in the computer s CD ROM drive The installer panel opens automatically If the i...

Page 16: ...not 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 6 When the InstallShield Wizard appears click Next Installing the Softwar...

Page 17: ...es 10 Confirm the target folder and click Next If a dialog appears asking you whether you wish to create a shortcut of DV Messenger on the desktop click Yes 11 Click Finish 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 ...

Page 18: ...do not interrupt the installation Users of Windows XP Professional must first log in as an Administrator to install programs 1 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder 2 Set the camcorder to NETWORK mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable 22 The driver installation starts automatically A window appears allowing you to select an application program to start Click Cancel t...

Page 19: ...e Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY VCR mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the DV cable 22 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...

Page 20: ...mputer When using DV Messenger we recommend setting the computer not to start any application 1 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder 2 Set the camcorder to NETWORK or CARD PLAY VCR mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the DV cable 22 4 From the start menu select My Computer 5 Right click the mouse button on the Canon Camera Storage Device icon and select Properties 6 Click the ...

Page 21: ...cally 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 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 ...

Page 22: ...ort 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 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 devic...

Page 23: ...thout NETWORK mode Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable or DV cable 22 Camcorder without NETWORK mode Connect the camcorder to the computer using the DV cable 22 4 From the start menu select All Programs and Windows Messenger Windows Messenger appears If the NET Passport Wizard appears click Cancel 5 From the Tools menu select Audio Tuning Wi...

Page 24: ...layed 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 ...

Page 25: ...pliant router to connect to the Internet you need to install UPnP and disable the firewall of Windows XP to use DV Messenger Installing UPnP 1 From the start menu select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections Setting the UPnP Router ...

Page 26: ...26 Preparations for DV Messenger 3 Click Network Connections 4 From the Advanced menu select Optional Networking Components from the displayed menu 5 Select Networking Services and click Details ...

Page 27: ...ce Discovery and Control Client and click OK 7 Click Next Installation starts 8 When installation is complete restart your computer After restart repeat steps 1 to 3 and check if an icon appears under Internet Gateway Device If not your router is not correctly recognized by the computer and DV Messenger cannot be used In such case check the firewall setting 28 ...

Page 28: ...r preventing access by other computers on the Internet If you disable the function other computers may be able to access the files on your computer or write files onto your hard disk Disable the firewall before using DV Messenger and make sure to re enable the firewall after use 1 From the start menu select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections ...

Page 29: ...29 DV Messenger E 3 Click Network Connections 4 Select Local Area Connection right click the mouse button and select Properties ...

Page 30: ...r router is not correctly recognized by the computer and DV Messenger cannot be used In such case the firewall function of an Internet security software or anti virus software may be active For instructions on how to disable the firewall function consult the software or computer manufacturer To enable the firewall after using DV Messenger repeat steps 1 to 4 and place the checkmark back to the che...

Page 31: ... be active In such case you need to deactivate its firewall function For further details consult your software or computer manufacturer If you are using an UPnP compliant router you need to install UPnP and disable Windows XP s firewall 25 1 Set the camcorder to NETWORK mode Camcorder without NETWORK mode Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode 2 Connect the camcorder to the computer 22 3 Connect to the ...

Page 32: ...ct is already online when you sign in A message will be send automatically to your contact notifying that you have signed in If your contact signs in when you are already online A message appears automatically notifying you that your contact has signed in Message on the Computer Screen of Your Contact Message on Your Computer Screen DVM Panel Windows Messenger ...

Page 33: ...necessary As microphone use the microphone of the camcorder 1 Set the camcorder to NETWORK mode Camcorder without NETWORK mode Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAY VCR mode When you have set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode play back the tape 2 Open the Tools menu and select Audio Tuning Wizard 3 Click Next Preparing the Camcorder for Communication ...

Page 34: ...cting a Canon camcorder using a DV cable select Canon DV Device 5 When the video picture appears click Next In NETWORK or CAMERA mode the live video appears In PLAY VCR mode the recorded video appears If you are using a USB cable it may take about 10 seconds until the picture appears 6 Read the explanation for speaker and microphone settings and click Next ...

Page 35: ... to Test Speakers plays back a test sound Move the volume lever with the mouse to adjust the speaker volume 9 Check if the microphone volume is correctly indicated and click Next In NETWORK or CAMERA mode Speak into the microphone of your camcorder and check if the volume indicator operates correctly In PLAY VCR mode Play back the tape and check if the volume indicator operates correctly Sound inp...

Page 36: ...n accept an invitation from your contact If you connect to the Internet after starting DV Messenger the connection may fail Make sure to connect to the Internet first before starting DV Messenger An error message may appear and the communication may not work correctly In such case reconfirm your setting in the Audio Tuning Wizard Starting a Videoconference by Inviting a Contact 1 On the DVM panel ...

Page 37: ...DV Messenger is waiting for response If you click Cancel the request will be cancelled If your contact accepts the request the above dialog disappears The communication between your and your contact s DV Messenger starts and you can now operate the camcorder of your contact from the DVM panel If your contact does not respond within 30 seconds after you press Select the connection will be canceled ...

Page 38: ...lects you as the contact a connecting request appears on your computer screen When the connecting request dialog appears click Yes The communication between your and your contact s DV Messenger starts and you can now operate the camcorder of your contact from the DVM panel Videoconferencing ...

Page 39: ...lick YES The communication with your contact ends If you wish to communicate with another contact click and select a contact from the list Click the DV Messenger icon on the taskbar and select Exit from the displayed menu DV Messenger closes Ending DV Messenger Disconnecting DV Messenger ...

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