DV Messenger

Preparations for DV Messenger

Before you use DV Messenger, check whether the camcorder is correctly connected to the computer.

Users of Windows XP Professional must first log in as an Administrator to use

DV Messenger.

Checking the Camcorder Connection

1

Connect the power adapter to the camcorder.

2

Set the camcorder to NETWORK mode. (Camcorder without

NETWORK mode: Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.)

3

Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 23).

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 Wizard].

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6

Click [Next].

7

Confirm that your camcorder is displayed and click [Cancel].

• 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, install Windows

XP Service Pack 1. Please consult Microsoft for details.

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