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Canon S1 instruction manual TransferringConnecting to a PCVideo Recordings to a Computer

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TransferringConnecting to a PCVideo Recordings to a

Computer

You can transfer recordings to a computer using the IEEE1394 (DV) terminal.

You can also use this camcorder to transfer through it recordings from an analog VCR or 8 mm camcorder to your computer using the USB terminal (see Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals ( 100)).

Before starting the video transferring, make sure to prepare the following:

A computer equipped with a IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or a IEEE1394 (DV) capturing board.

A DV cable (sold separately)

Video Editing Software

You can use the video editing software that came bundled with your computer or video capturing board. You can also use the video editing software included with your operating system (Windows Movie Maker with Windows XP and Windows ME, iMovie with Mac OS 9 and later).

The appropriate driver

A driver is included with Windows operating systems later than Windows 98 Second Edition and Mac operating systems later than Mac OS 9. The driver is installed automatically when you connect the camcorder to the computer.

1.Start your computer.

2.Set the camcorder to mode.

3.Check the [AV DV] setting.

If you want to transfer your recordings from the tape, edit the video on the computer and record it back on the tape, set [AV DV] to [OFF]. If you want to convert an analog recording to digital, set [AV DV] to [ON].

4.Connect the camcorder to the computer with the DV cable as shown below.

Check the type and orientation of the DV terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly

6-pin

 

4-pin

 

Open the terminal cover

IEEE1394 (DV)

 

terminal

Commercially available DV cable

 

Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your computer.

If the computer freezes while you have connected the camcorder, disconnect and reconnect the DV cable. If the problem persists, disconnect the DV cable, turn off both the camcorder and the computer and then turn them back on and reconnect them.

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S1 specifications

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