Canon 1629B001 - XH G1 Camcorder Manual

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Canon 1629B001 - XH G1 Camcorder Manual Manual pdf 8 page image

Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation)1-8Connecting the CamcorderConnecting the Camcorder to the Computer1 Turn the camcorder’s power on and activate the DV CONTROLfunction.2 Set the camcorder’s recording program to EXT.CONT. or Cameramode.• When the camcorder is set to EXT.CONT. mode, only the following functions of thecamcorder 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 button3 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 thecomputer.• Refer to the computer manual for the location of the computer’s IEEE1394 (DV) port.HDV/DV terminalon the camcorderDV cableIEEE1394 porton the computer• Follow the procedure below to confirm if the camcorder is properly connected. Yourcamcorder is correctly connected if you see items described in step 4 in the [DeviceManager] window.1) Set the camcorder to EXT.CONT. and connect to the computer.2) Open the [Device Manager] window. ( 7-56)3) Select [Devices by connection] from the [View] menu.4) Confirm that the following names are shown under IEEE1394 controller.• When connecting to a computer in HD mode:[AV/C Tape Device], [Canon Camera Storage Device] and [Canon Virtual VCR] areshown.• When connecting to a computer in SD mode:[Canon DV camcorder], [Canon Camera Storage Device] and [Canon Virtual VCR] areshown.