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Introduction About This Manual
Introduction About This Manual General notes Using this manual Read Carefully About trademarks Warning About pictures and images Software Usage Contract Chapter 1 Before Use Chapter 2 Capture Environment Chapter 3 Album Environment Chapter 4 Movie Editing Environment
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General notes
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Chapter 5 Layout Environment Chapter 6 Image Editor Chapter 7 Video Disc Environment Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win)
This manual is an HTML document which explains the functions of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony (henceforth, 'ImageMixer'). This manual does not explain the basics of Windows or Macintosh operating systems. Basic operations, such as working with individual windows, are based on general usage of Windows and Macintosh. Screenshots may differ slightly depending on each company's bundling of this product. Most screenshots currently used in this manual relate to the Windows version. The screenshots for Windows and Macintosh differ slightly. Moreover, images may vary according to monitor specifications. Due to the fact that the most recent information related to this software has not been added to the manual, please consult the Read Me file, included on the CD-ROM.
Using this manual
This manual explains all ImageMixer's many functions. Any item can be referenced by clicking the menu (table of contents) displayed on left-hand side of the screen.
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The following page (or following item) can be referenced by clicking . Issues of particular importance are indicated in red text. Please read them carefully.
Homepage
The latest information on ImageMixer can be found on our home page: http://www.ImageMixer.com/
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Introduction Read Carefully
About trademarks
'Windows ®' is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The official name of Windows is Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. In addition, the company names and brand names referenced in this manual are themselves the trademarks, registered trademarks, and products of the respective companies.
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Warning
1. All rights related to the user manual and software produced by our company (henceforth, 'product'), both of which are stored on the installation CD-ROM, belong solely to PIXELA Corporation. 2. Unauthorized reproduction or reprinting of the contents of the product, or any portion thereof, is strictly prohibited. 3. The contents of this product are subject to change without notice. 4. PIXELA Corp. offers no guarantees for this product. Moreover, PIXELA Corp. assumes no responsibility for damage caused as the result of defects in this product (directly, indirectly, as a special case or in inevitable cases) even once an announcement has been made that such damage may occur. By the same token, PIXELA Corp. assumes no responsibility for costs incurred in the reproduction or recovery of any lost computer programs or data, when such loss is associated with the use of this computer program when included in another application. All the rights to the picture data (including text characters) included in the product CD-ROM are protected by accompanying copyrights based on the Copyright Act. No persons other than the copyright holder may engage in the sale, rental, transfer, or reproduction of this material without the consent of the copyright holder. Violations to the Copyright Act are subject to criminal punishment. Use of the picture data on this CD-ROM is permitted for individual use only. The image data on this CD-ROM may not be duplicated for business purposes. Moreover, neither corrected nor altered parts of the data may be used for business purposes.
About pictures and images
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Keep in mind that pictures and images which may used with ImageMixer may be protected or otherwise forbidden, irrespective of their purpose or use. As for general literary property, the approval of the rightful claimant of the work is required except in the case of personal use. Duplicating any type of currency, negotiable instruments, securities, etc., is illegal and punishable by law. Duplicating licenses, passports, various kinds of certificates, official documents, private documents, etc., is illegal and punishable by law.
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Introduction Software Product Use Consent Contract
You are permitted by PIXELA, Corp., according to the following use consent conditions of this use consent contract (henceforth, "this contract") to the nonexclusive, nontransferable right to use the software program (henceforth, "this program") and its add-ons, such as the user guide.
Consented matter
You are granted the nonexclusive, nontransferable right to install and use one copy of this program on a single computer. The primary user of this program may copy parts thereof for backup purposes, with all usage rights, as set forth in this contract, remaining exclusive to the primary user.
Prohibited matter
This program cannot be used on a network. When it is used by two or more computers on a network, a royalty is required to be paid to PIXELA, Corp. for each additional computer. Third person use or the use of this program by the method of re-use consent, transfer, distribution, loan, or others, is not allowed. You may not correct, alter, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble all or part of this program. You may not allow a third person to perform such an act.
Termination of contract
When a customer reproduces this program or its add-ons without permission or breaks the abovementioned consent conditions, this contract is automatically terminated, and other legal action may be taken by PIXELA, Corp. Upon termination of this contract, this program, its add-ons, and all duplicates thereof, shall be returned to PIXELA, Corp., or abandoned.
Guarantee and exemption from responsibility
This program, its add-ons, and the productions thereof, may not conform to your specific purpose, notwithstanding any representations, express or tacit. Moreover, PIXELA, Corp. does not guarantee that the functions of this program will agree with your needs, or that there are neither discontinuities nor errors in the functions of this program. PIXELA, Corp. does not take any responsibility for direct or indirect loss or damage accompanying or related to the use of this program, nor for any disputes arising between the customer and any third party related to use of this program or caused by this program.
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Introduction Chapter 1 Before Use System Requirements Windows Macintosh Uninstalling Basic Operations Starting ImageMixer ImageMixer startup screen Outline of tasks Selector Bar Status Bar Exiting ImageMixer Basic operations Basic Terms Chapter 2 Capture Environment Chapter 3 Album Environment Chapter 4 Movie Editing Environment Chapter 5 Layout Environment Chapter 6 Image Editor Chapter 7 Video Disc Environment Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win)
System Requirements
In order for ImageMixer to work correctly, your computer must meet the following minimum system requirements. Please confirm that your computer system meets these requirements before installing ImageMixer.
Windows
Microsoft ® Windows ® 98/Windows ® 98 Second Edition/Windows ® Millennium Edition/Windows ® 2000 Professional/Windows ® XP Home Edition/Windows ® XP Professional (IBM PC/AT compatible) OS (In Windows ® 98 and Windows ® 98 Second Edition, DV (IEEE1394) capturing is not supported. In Windows ® 98, USB capturing is not supported)
CPU Software Sound Memory
Intel MMX ® Pentium ® 200MHz or faster. (Pentium ® III 500MHz or faster for capturing a movie via USB or IEEE1394. Pentium ® III 800MHz or faster is recommended.) DirectX 8.0a or later 16-bit stereo sound card with stereo speakers 64MB or more (128MB or more is recommended) Approx. 250MB for program, 1GB or more of free space recommended for work space
Hard Disk
However, when creating discs or disc images in video disc creation mode, you must have available space 3 times or more that of the disc to be created. 4MB or more of VRAM, minimum of 800x600 at 16-bit hi-color (65,000 colors); Direct Draw driver compatible
ImageMixer will not run correctly in a screen area of less than 800 x 600, or in less than 256 colors.
Graphics
DirectX must be installed. If the standard Windows fonts are not installed on the system, characters will not be displayed correctly. Other To install and use this software in Windows ® 2000 you must be authorized as a Power User or Administrator; for Windows ® XP you must be authorized as an Administrator.
Macintosh
OS
Mac OS 8.5.1 or later (Mac OS X is not compatible) Mac OS 8.6 or above is required for creating a disc image in the Video Disc Environment.
CPU Memory
iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBookG3/G4, PowerMacG4 series (G3 233MHz or better) 96MB or more (128MB or more is recommended) Approx. 200MB for program, 1GB or more of free space recommended for work space.
Hard Disk
However, when creating disc images in video disc creation mode, you must have available space 3 times or more that of the disc to be created. Minimum of 800x600 (32,000 colors)
ImageMixer will not run correctly in a screen area of less than 800 x 600, or in less than 256 colors.
Graphics
Pre-installed QuickTime 4 or later. To create a video disc, you will also need to have an environment that can run a recording device and the writing software Roxio's Toast. USB or IEEE1394 capturing is not available with Macintosh.
Other
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Uninstalling
Windows 1. From the Start menu, point to settings 'Settings' and open the 'Control Panel.' 2. Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon.
The Add/Remove Programs property dialog box is displayed.
3. Select ImageMixer from the list of programs and click the [Add/Remove] button. 4. Select the language of the currently installed version of ImageMixer and click [OK].
The uninstall process begins.
5. When the dialog box says 'uninstall successfully completed,' click the [OK] button.
In some cases captured files may remain after the uninstall process is completed. To delete all ImageMixer information, delete the Program Files >Pixela > ImageMixer folder.
Macintosh 1. Drag the following folder to the Trash: 'System Folder: Preferences: IM Default Settings, ImageMixerPreferencesFile, IMx_VCDSPreferenceFolder, IMx_VCDS.prf '. 2. Drag the 'ImageMixer' folder from the HDD to the Trash.
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Basic Operations
Starting ImageMixer
Windows ImageMixer can be started by clicking on the Start Menu and pointing to Programs>Pixela>ImageMixer>ImageMixer Ver.1.5. for Sony If a shortcut icon for ImageMixer was created at installation, an icon will be displayed on the desktop (see the example at right). Double-clicking this icon will also start ImageMixer. Additionally, you can refer to this manual by selecting Start>Programs>Pixela>ImageMixer>Help. Macintosh ImageMixer is started by double-clicking the ImageMixer icon (created during installation) in the ImageMixer folder on the HDD.
ImageMixer startup screen (The Main Selector)
The first window displayed when ImageMixer is started is called the Main Selector.
Capture Environment button Album Environment button
Click to begin tasks related to capturing media files. Click to begin tasks related to albums.
Movie Editing Environment Click to begin tasks related to editing movie files. button Layout Environment button Video Disc Environment button Easy Video CD start button Exit button Click to begin tasks related to graphic layouts. Click to begin tasks related to video disc. Click to begin tasks related to the ImageMixer Easy Video CD. Click to exit ImageMixer.
Outline of tasks
Tasks related to capturing media files (Capture Environment) ImageMixer allows you to select which existing media you want to work with and import files from a memory card, such as one which is inserted in a digital camera connected to your computer. You can also record sound from audio CDs or by using a microphone. Capturing still shots or entire scenes from a digital movie camera is also easy with ImageMixer. You can then use the main screen to confirm these operations by double clicking the appropriate thumbnail and easily add media files to existing albums. Tasks related to albums (Album Environment) Albums help you organize media files to be used with ImageMixer. Available tasks include viewing still images and movies, running slide shows, displaying information related to individual files, performing file searches, and sorting files according to specific criteria. Using albums also means that you only need manage those files that serve the purposes you define. Tasks related to editing movie files (Movie Editing Environment) ImageMixer is a powerful application when it comes to editing movie files. To create professional quality movies, you can cut scenes, superimpose sound, add transition effects, and make custom tiles appear in specific places in the media stream. Also, since ImageMixer saves movie files in MPEG1 format, there is no degradation of image quality, since unedited portions do not need to be rewritten to disk. Tasks related to graphic layouts (Layout Environment) Creating customized labels for video cassettes, floppy disks, and other items is a snap with ImageMixer, as is designing other two-dimensional images. You can also choose from a wide variety of designing tools, such as those related to colors, text manipulation, shapes and textures. Tasks related to editing still pictures (Image Editor) Unlike conventional photographs, digital images can be altered in a variety of ways with ImageMixer, including applying masks to certain sections of an image, adding filters, changing background composition, etc. Tasks related to video disk (Video Disc Environment) You can create Video CDs with a slideshow format conforming to Video CD Ver 2.0 standards. The system has playback control functions that allow you to change the playback order using the menu, and supports playback of still images. ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Windows only) You can create Video CDs directly from digital movie camera images. The wizard format makes it easy to operate.
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Basic Operations
Selector Bar
The buttons located on this bar control the desired working environment and general actions associated with the current environment.
Capture Environment button Album Environment button Movie Environment button Layout Environment button Video Disc Creation button Minimize button Help button Preferences button Exit button
Click to begin tasks related to capturing media files. Click to begin tasks related to albums. Click to begin tasks related to editing movie files. Click to begin tasks related to graphic layouts. Click to begin tasks related to video disc. Click to minimize the ImageMixer application window and display it in the task bar. (Windows only) Click to bring up this manual and get help using ImageMixer. (Windows only) Click to confirm or make changes to settings related to the currently selected mode. Click to exit ImageMixer.
Status Bar
The bottom part of ImageMixer's application window is called the 'Status Bar.' When the mouse pointer is placed over an object, an explanation of its function is displayed in the Status Bar.
Exiting ImageMixer
Clicking the Exit button on either the [Main Selector] or the [Selector Bar] will close the ImageMixer application.
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Basic Operations
Basic operations in ImageMixer
Selecting an album Once you select the album you want to work with, its icon turns bright yellow, so you are able to easily distinguish which album is currently active. Selecting thumbnails Thumbnails may be selected in a variety of ways.
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Selecting one thumbnail Click to select. Selecting a series of thumbnails Click the first thumbnail in the series, hold down the 'Shift' key, and then click the last thumbnail of the series. Selecting only individual thumbnails In Windows, click the thumbnails of your choice while holding down the 'Ctrl' key. In Macintosh, use the 'Command' key. Selecting all thumbnails currently displayed In Windows, hold down the 'Ctrl' key and press 'A.' In Macintosh, hold down the 'Command' key and press 'A.'
Selecting objects Objects in a certain layout may be selected in a variety of ways.
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Selecting one object Click to select. Selecting only individual objects In Windows, click the objects of your choice while holding down the 'Ctrl' key. In Macintosh, use the 'Command' key. Selecting all objects in the layout In Windows, hold down the 'Ctrl' key and press 'A.' In Macintosh, hold down the 'Command' key and press 'A.' Canceling object selection Click anywhere in the layout there is no object.
Selecting a color in Windows (See below for Macintosh.) When selecting a color, the following dialog boxes are displayed.
Click the color you wish to work with. User-defined colors are displayed in Click to display and . . Click the color you wish to work with.
A user-defined color can be created by clicking an area in the color spectrum or by inputting digits. The color currently specified in or is displayed here.
Click this button to add the color currently specified in to . Once any color on the basic color palette or the custom color palette has been selected, the selected color will be displayed in .
Selecting a color in Macintosh
The following color select dialog boxes are displayed by doubleclicking . A color can be selected in the currently displayed color .
palette by clicking
Click the color palette type you wish to work with. Click an area in the color spectrum to specify a color. Input digits to specify a color.
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Basic Terms
Basic terms used in ImageMixer
IEEE1394 Also called 'I Triple E 1394,' this interface is best known for facilitating very fast data transfer speeds (up to 400Mbps). It is used primarily as an output interface (DV connector) for digital video cameras or hard disk drives. Other names for this interface include i.LINK (in Windows), and FireWire (in Macintosh). MPEG MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group. MPEG is an international data compression format for digital movies and Hi-Fi audio. MPEG-1 is the approved format for Video CDs, and its brilliant audio/video quality is comparable to that of VHS videotape. MPEG movies are stored as smaller files than DV (digital video) movies of the same length, making it the standard movie format for Internetrelated activities. The MPEG-2 format also creates high quality images, but is used primarily for DVDs and Digital Satellite Broadcasting. Exif Based originally on JPEG and TIFF file types, this format is used for still pictures taken with digital cameras. Exif files contain detailed information (such as the date/time the photo was taken, image size, shutter speed, etc.) on individual pictures. MAPI This is an acronym for "Messaging Application Programming Interface." It is the standard API (application programming interface) specification recommended by Microsoft for e-mail related activities. Usually, without MAPI, application software is unable to share data with other applications. (This would mean, for example, that ImageMixer would only be able to exchange data within itself.) In ImageMixer, MAPI acts as a sort of bridge between the ImageMixer application and your e-mail software. When MAPI compatible e-mail software is used, layouts created in ImageMixer can be sent via e-mail directly from the ImageMixer user interface. MAPI compatible e-mail software includes Microsoft Outlook Express, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Outlook 97/2000, Eudora Pro, and others. Questions regarding the MAPI compatibility of your e-mail software should be addressed to the manufacturer. When using Outlook Express Depending on the version, you may need to set Outlook Express as the standard MAPI client. Consult the Outlook Express user manual for instructions on MAPI client settings. Capture This refers to activities related to bringing in still pictures and movie files from sources such as disks, cameras connected directly to your computer, and existing media, as would be the case in selecting and
saving a single frame from a movie file. Capturing is also a term used in ImageMixer to refer to the recording of sound, from audio CDs or through a microphone, as well as moving images via a video camera connected directly to your computer. Thumbnails Thumbnails are small graphic representations of files which have been added to a particular album. They are linked not only to the file on your computer, but also to information pertaining to that file, such as name, size, save directory, etc. Windows users might think of a thumbnail as a 'shortcut,' and Mac users may make a relationship to the term 'alias.' Source files Once movies, still pictures and sounds are added to the yellow albums, they become album files. All the information pertaining to album files is linked to their thumbnails. Album files Source files refer to the media stored on your computer. As opposed to album files or thumbnails, they can be considered the 'original' data files. Trimming This task refers to getting rid of unnecessary portions of an object. Transition The point at which one movie scene ends and another one begins is called a transition. Templates Upon installing ImageMixer, you will have a number of pre-designed pictures which you may like to use as backgrounds for your own layouts. These are called templates, and they may be accessed by clicking the [Templates] button.
Templates can neither be changed in size, nor edited.
Custom templates ImageMixer lets you save your own designs for use as backgrounds in future layouts. They may be accessed by clicking the [Custom Templates] button. Object Figures, images, and text arranged in layouts are called objects. Control point Once an object in a particular layout is selected, the four corners surrounding the object are displayed as control points. They can be dragged to change the size the object.
Control points are displayed slightly differently in Windows and Macintosh.
Blocks Blocks are the square areas which surround the control points.
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Introduction Chapter 1 Before Use Chapter 2 Capture Environment Capture Environment Opening Capture Environment Capture window Capture Tasks Import file mode display Importing files Preferences Digital Camera Import Mode Digital camera import display Importing files from a digital camera Preferences Audio CD Recording Mode Control panel Caution Recording music files Troubleshooting Preferences Sound Recording Mode Control panel Recording sound files Recording sound files while previewing movie images Troubleshooting Preferences USB Device Capture Mode (Win) Control panel Connection status Capturing movie scenes Capturing still pictures Preferences DV Camcorder Capture Mode (Win) Control panel Changing the display size Connection status DV cassette indication Capturing movie scenes Capturing still picture files Preferences Chapter 3 Album Environment Chapter 4 Movie Editing Environment Chapter 5 Layout Environment Chapter 6 Image Editor Chapter 7 Video Disc Environment Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win)
Capture Environment
ImageMixer allows you to select which existing media you want to work with and import files from a memory card, such as one which is inserted in a digital camera connected to your computer. You can also record sound from audio CDs or by using a microphone. Capturing still shots or entire scenes from a digital movie camera is also easy with ImageMixer. You can then use the main screen to confirm these operations by double clicking the appropriate thumbnail and easily add media files to existing albums.
Opening Capture Environment
1. Open ImageMixer.
2. Click the [Capture Environment]
button on the Main Selector.
3. Click the Capture Mode Selector button which corresponds to the task you wish to perform.
The selected mode is displayed.
Capture window
Capture mode selector Control panel Album list window Thumbnail list window
Click either or , depending on the method by which you wish to bring in media. This section changes depending on the mode selected. Albums are displayed in a list. Depending on the capture mode selected, album file thumbnails are displayed in a list.
Import File Mode button Digital Camera Import Mode button CD Recording Mode button Sound Recording Mode button USB Device Capture Mode button DV Camcorder Capture Mode button
Click to start import file mode. Click to start digital camera import mode. Click to start CD recording mode. Click to start sound recording mode. Click to start USB device capture mode. (Windows only) Click to start DV camcorder capture mode. (Windows only)
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Capture Tasks
ImageMixer allows you to "drag and drop" media (still pictures, movies, and sound files) straight from disks on your computer into albums of your choice.
Import file mode display
and pictures.
are displayed only when the displayed thumbnails are not those related to still
Folder list window Still Picture File Display button Movie File Display button Sound File Display button Display All Files button
Folders in the HDD and removable disks are displayed here in a format which is similar to that of Explorer in Windows. In Macintosh, this window resembles the Finder. Click to display only thumbnails of still picture files in the selected folder. Click to display only thumbnails of movie files in the selected folder. Click to display only thumbnails of sound files in the selected folder. Click to display thumbnails of all media files in the selected folder. Here you can see thumbnails of those files in the selected folder that can be added to albums. They appear according to the file
Thumbnail list window
type(s) sorted by selecting one of the following buttons: or .
Capture button Album list window
Click to add the selected thumbnail(s) to the album currently selected in the album list window. Albums are displayed in a list. Displays a preview of the source file and provides detailed file information. In the case of movie files, the entire movie can be previewed in this window. The preview window is not displayed when a sound file thumbnail is selected. A single fame and its position in the movie can be previewed by dragging the slider. This is not displayed when a still picture is selected. Begins playback of the currently selected movie. Pauses playback. In Windows, adjust the volume by dragging the slider. In Macintosh, click to display a vertical volume slider. Adjust the volume by dragging the slider up or down.
Preview window
Play position slider
Play button Pause button
Volume control
Preview ON/OFF button Single Frame Rewind button Single Frame Advance button Information Display button
Switches the preview display on or off. Rewinds the movie frame by frame. (Macintosh only) Advances the movie frame by frame. (Macintosh only) Displays detailed information pertaining to the selected file.
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Capture Tasks
Importing files
1. Select a disk/volume or folder from the folder list window.
Media files existing in a particular disk/volume or folder displayed in the folder list window can be added to to open disks or folders albums. They appear as thumbnails in the thumbnail list window. In Windows, click and click to close them. In Macintosh, click to open volumes or folders and click to close them.
2. Select an album of your choice from the album list window.
This will be the album into which you will import files.
3. Select a thumbnail from the thumbnail list window.
More than one thumbnail may be selected at a time.
4. Click the [Import]
button.
The source file of the thumbnail selected in step 3 is added to the album selected in step 2. At this point, a copy of the source file is created and saved into the directory designated in the Capturing/Recording Preferences. Files can also be imported by dragging and dropping thumbnails from the thumbnail list window into the desired album. See below.
In Macintosh, it may be impossible to create thumbnails for files which cannot be opened by QuickTime Player. Also, since Macintosh recognizes files by their contents rather than file extensions, some files may be added as certain file type which is not in accordance with their file extension.
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Capture Preferences
Sets the settings related to capture mode.
Preference window
Check that the Capture Mode is selected, then click the "Preferences" button display the preference window described below.
on the selector bar to
Prefix for Newly Captured Files Input and set the prefix for names used for capture files. For example, if you input "ABC," then the file names will be, in order of capture, "ABC0001", "ABC0002", "ABC0003". Destination of Captured/Recorded Files Sets the location to which the file will be saved in capture mode. To change the destination, click the "Browse" button, select the new destination folder and click the "OK" button.
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Digital Camera Import Mode
This mode allows you to import files from digital cameras and memory card reader devices.
This is possible when a removable disk is mounted.
Digital camera import display
Select memory card menu
Digital cameras and memory cards connected directly to the PC are displayed in a list. Click to refresh the reading of data from the source currently selected in . Available memory cards and similarly formatted sources are displayed here. This pane allows you to add personalized comments which relate directly to individual files, which later may be added to albums. Click to copy the source files of the selected thumbnails to the save location, and add them to the selected album. Click to display only thumbnails of still picture files stored on the selected memory card. Click to display only thumbnails of movie files stored on the selected memory card. Click to display only thumbnails of sound files stored on the selected memory card. Click to display thumbnails of all media stored on the selected memory card. Click to display small thumbnails in the thumbnail list window. Click to display large size thumbnails in the thumbnail list window. Here you can see thumbnails of those files stored on the memory card selected in and which can be added to albums. They appear according to the file types sorted by selecting one of the following buttons: or . Albums are displayed in a list. Refer to file capture mode Displays information pertaining to the selected file. Displays file information pertaining to the selected Exif file. Displays Exif camera information pertaining to the selected file.
Refresh button
Memory card list window Comment input pane Import button Still Picture Display button Movie Display button Sound File display button Display All button Small Thumbnail button Large Thumbnail button
Thumbnail list window
Album list window Preview window Information Display button Exif File Information Display button Exif Device Information Display button
Exif Photo Information Display button Information display panel
Displays photo information pertaining to the selected Exif file. Displays file information depending on which of the following buttons is currently active: or .
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Digital Camera Import Mode
Importing files from a digital camera
Files from a digital camera memory card or removable disk may be imported as follows: 1. Select a digital camera from the menu.
Memory cards and sources with digital camera memory card formatting are displayed in the memory card list window.
2. Select a source from the memory card list window.
Thumbnails of the files in the selected source are displayed in the thumbnail list window.
3. Select a thumbnail from the thumbnail list window. 4. Comments for individual files may be added in the comment input pane. 5. Select a destination album from the album list window.
6. Click the [Import]
button.
The source file of the thumbnail selected in step 3 is added to the album selected in step 5. At this point, a copy of the source file is created and saved into the directory designated in the Capturing/Recording Preferences. Files can also be imported by dragging and dropping thumbnails from the thumbnail list window into the desired album. See below.
Vertically oriented pictures are usually saved horizontally, though Exif files will contain information to the effect that the picture was taken vertically. ImageMixer creates vertical thumbnails for those files in accordance with the Exif information, even though they may have originally been saved as horizontal images.
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Digital Camera Import Preferences
Sets the settings related to the digital camera import mode.
Preference Window
Check that the Digital Camera Import Mode is selected, then click the "Preferences" button selector bar to display the preference window described below.
on the
Prefix for Newly Captured Files Input and set the prefix for names used for import files. For example, if you input "ABC," then the file names will be, in order of import, "ABC0001", "ABC0002", "ABC0003". Destination of Captured/Recorded Files Sets the location to which the file will be saved in import mode To change the destination, click the "Browse" button, select the new destination folder and click the "OK" button.
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Audio CD Recording Mode
ImageMixer allows you to record CDs straight from your CD-ROM drive. Recorded files can be played or added to a movie media stream.
Control panel
Audio CDs can be played or recorded using the control panel shown below.
Audio CD mount indicator
In Macintosh, this is displayed when an audio CD is inserted into the CD drive. In Windows, this appears regardless of whether or not an audio CD is present. A list of available CD drives is displayed. Select the CD drive you wish to record from. (Windows only)
Select CD drive menu
If 'Enable digital recording' is checked in the Capturing/Recording Preferences, the CD drive is displayed according to its drive name. If the setting above has not been made, the CD drive will appear according to its path.
Track number display Time display Volume control Stop button Play button Pause button Record button Eject button Play position slider
The number of the current track is displayed. Displays the accumulated time of the track being played. Adjust the volume by dragging the slider. Click to stop playback. Click to start playback. Click to pause playback. Click to record. While recording, this button functions as a stop button. Eject the audio CD from the CD drive. (Macintosh only) The play position for beginning playback may be selected by dragging the slider. The track list pertaining to the currently present audio CD is displayed here. In Windows the total time of each track is also displayed.
Track list pane
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Audio CD Recording Mode
Caution
Please take note of the following points before recording an audio CD. Analog recording (Windows only)
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CDs mounted on an external drive can not be recorded. The output from the CD drive must be streamed through a sound card (meaning that the CD audio output jacks are connected to the CD input jacks on the sound card). Sound quality may be of a slightly lower quality than the original CD. When another sound recording application (wave form audio device, etc.) is running, it is impossible to record with ImageMixer. Having more than one CD player open may cause problems, such as the track list not being displayed. ImageMixer itself may also experience problems. Close other CD players before recording with ImageMixer. To avoid any possibility that ImageMixer is unable to record in Windows, go to Control Panel>System>Device Manager Tab>CD-ROM and select the brand name of the CD-ROM device installed on your computer. From there, click the Properties button, and finally the Properties tab. On this screen, make sure that there is no check next to "Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device."
Digital recording
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If digital recording from the CD drive is not possible, try analog recording.
Macintosh supports only digital recording Recording in Macintosh When another player is running, recording may not be possible. If [Auto Play] is selected in the QuickTime settings, playback will begin shortly after an audio CD is inserted. ImageMixer functions, such as Play and Record, are not available at this time. Change the settings of the relevant software to disable the automatic play option.
In Windows, the recording mode can be changed via the Capturing/Recording Preferences.
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Audio CD Recording Mode
Recording music files
Follow these steps to record music from an audio CD. The size of recorded sound files is approximately 10MB per minute of CD audio. 1. Insert the music CD in the CD drive.
If the CD plays automatically, stop playback and close the audio software.
2. Select an album.
Designate an album from the album list window into which to save the recorded sound files.
3. In Windows, select the CD drive from the select CD drive menu. 4. Select a track from the track list window. 5. If you wish to record only one portion of a track, cue up the track according to the instructions below.
To record an entire track, go directly to the next step.
6. Click the [Play] recording.
button. Click the [Pause] button at the point you wish to begin
(Tracks may also be played by double-clicking the track number in the track list window.) You may also choose to drag the slider to the desired record position.
7. Click the [Record]
button.
ImageMixer will begin recording and stop at the end of the track. To record another track, repeat the process. To stop recording, and thereby record only a portion of the track, see below.
8. Click the [Stop]
button at the point you wish to stop recording.
This step is necessary only if you wish to record a portion of the track. The audio format of digitally recorded files is PCM, the sampling rate is 44.1KHz, and the bit rate is 16bit stereo. In Windows, the file type of recorded files is WAVE. In Mac, AIFF files are created. Files are saved in the save location designated in the Capturing/Recording Preferences, but are, of course, added directly to the album selected in step 2. To confirm successful recording of sound files, double-click their thumbnail icon in the thumbnail list window. Macintosh Files are recorded is by dragging & dropping the track number from the track list window to the thumbnail list window. Tracks are recorded individually.
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Audio CD Recording Mode
Troubleshooting
Unable to record sound files (analog recording in Windows). (See section 2-4-2) There may be a problem with a driver. There may also be a problem with the connection between the CD drive and the sound card. If you expect this to be the case, contact the relevant manufacturer. Track list not displayed. Confirm that the correct CD drive is selected (Windows only), that the CD currently in the drive is an audio CD, and that the CD drive is functioning properly. Sound files were created, but cannot be played. Check the speaker power and volume. Note that the ImageMixer volume control works independently of the volume control on the speakers. In Windows, right click the speaker icon on the task bar and select 'Open Volume Controls.' If 'CD Audio' is muted or if the volume is too low, adjust accordingly and record again. In Macintosh, open [Apple] menu>[Control Panels]>[Sound], to set the recording sound level. The method for adjusting the volume may be different depending on your computer's configurations, in which case we recommend that you consult the manufacturer's technical support center. Recorded analog sound files contain noise and jump. Check to see whether the volume level is too high. Refer to 'Sound files were created, but cannot be played' above. Also note that we do not recommend that you perform other tasks on your computer while recording is taking place. Recorded analog sound files jump. (analog recording) Your computer hardware may be close to the minimum specifications required to run ImageMixer. Close all other applications before starting ImageMixer and try again. (When the CPU and HDD are not being used to run programs other than ImageMixer, system resources should not become depleted. Sound is not recorded from the starting point (sound begins late). Although recording commences when the [Record] button is clicked, sound is not always recorded from this point. This is because there may be a time lag before play begins. It is therefore recommended that you set the point at which to begin recording slightly before the point from which you wish to record. Unnecessary portions can be cut in the Movie Editing Environment.
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Audio CD Recording Preferences
Sets the settings related to the audio CD recording mode.
Preference window
Check that the Audio CD Recording Mode is selected, then click the "Preferences" button selector bar to display the preference window described below.
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Prefix for Newly Captured Files Input and set the prefix for names used for recording files. For example, if you input "ABC," then the file names will be, in order of recording, "ABC0001", "ABC0002", "ABC0003". Destination of Captured/Recorded Files Sets the location to which recorded files and such will be saved in recording mode. To change the destination, click the "Browse" button, select the new destination folder and click the "OK" button. Audio CD setting (Windows only)
Sets the audio CD recording mode settings.
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Enable digital recording By inserting a check, you can record from the pre-set CD in digital format. If the check is removed, recording is done in analog format.
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Sound Recording Mode
ImageMixer enables you to record sounds using a microphone or other sound output devices (such as a TV, cassette tape player, etc.) connected to an audio input jack on your computer. Sound effects and narration can be recorded, and then added to movies you create yourself with the ImageMixer software.
Control panel
From the control panel, you can record sounds using a microphone or other sound output device connected to an audio input on your computer. You can also use the control panel (shown below) to playback recorded sounds.
Preview window
Displays a preview of the selected thumbnail.
Playback position slider Preview ON/OFF button Time display Volume control Stop button Play button Pause button Record button
The position at which you wish to begin playback can be selected by dragging the slider. Switches the preview display on or off. Displays the accumulated time of the currently playing movie or sound file. Adjust volume by dragging the slider. Click to stop playback. Click to start playback. Click to pause playback. Click to record. During recording, this button functions as a stop button.
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Sound Recording Mode
Recording sound files
Follow these steps to record music from a microphone or other sound output device, such as a TV, cassette tape player, etc. The size of recorded sound files is approximately 10MB per minute of CD audio. 1. Connect the microphone or other sound output device to the appropriate input jack on your computer. 2. Select an album.
Select the album from the album list window into which you wish to save the recorded sound files.
3. Click the [Record]
button.
4. Click the [Stop]
button at the point at which you wish to stop recording.
The audio format of digitally recorded files is PCM, the sampling rate is 44.1KHz, and the bit rate is 16bit stereo. In Windows, the file type of recorded files is WAVE. In Mac, AIFF files are created. Files are saved in the save location designated in the Capturing/Recording Preferences, but are, of course, added directly to the album selected in step 2. To confirm successful recording of sound files, double-click their thumbnail icon in the thumbnail list window.
Recording sound files while previewing movie images
Recording sound with a microphone or other sound output device can be performed while previewing a movie to which the sound will later be added. This is useful in synchronizing narration or background music to specific scenes of a movie. The files can then be added to movies you create yourself with the ImageMixer software. 1. Connect the microphone or other sound output device to the appropriate input jack on your computer. 2. Select the thumbnail of the file to which the sound will later be added.
If necessary, change the currently selected album in the album list window.
3. Confirm that the [Preview On/Off] button is active (colored bright yellow).
A preview of the file selected in step 2 will be displayed.
4. Confirm the "off" position of the volume control.
To prevent the original sound of the movie from interfering with the sound you are about to record, make sure that the volume control slider indicates the lowest volume possible, effectively turning it off.
5. Select an album.
Select the album from the album list window into which you wish to save the recorded sound files.
6. Cue up the movie playback by clicking the [Play] button or by dragging the play position slider to the point at which you later plan to add sound.
7. Click the [Record]
button.
The movie will play and recording will start.
8. Click the [Stop]
button at the point you wish to stop recording.
The audio format of digitally recorded files is PCM, the sampling rate is 44.1KHz, and the bit rate is 16bit stereo. In Windows, the file type of recorded files is WAVE. In Mac, AIFF files are created. Files are saved in the Save location designated in the Capturing/Recording Preferences, but are, of course, added directly to the album selected in step 2. To confirm successful recording of sound files, double-click their thumbnail icon in the thumbnail list window.
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Sound Recording Mode
Troubleshooting
Sound files were created, but cannot be played. Check the speaker power and volume. Note that the ImageMixer volume control works independently of the volume control on the speakers. In Windows, right click the speaker icon on the task bar and select 'Open Volume Controls.' If 'Line In' is muted or if the volume is too low, adjust accordingly and record again. In Macintosh, open [Apple] menu>[Control Panels]>[Sound], to set the recording sound level. The method for adjusting the volume may be different depending on your computer's configurations, in which case we recommend that you consult the manufacturer's technical support center. Recorded analog sound files contain noise and jump. Confirm that the CD recording volume is suitable. Refer to 'Sound files were created, but cannot be played' above. Also note that we do not recommend that you perform other tasks on your computer while recording is taking place. Recorded analog sound files jump. Your computer hardware may be close to the minimum specifications required to run ImageMixer. Close all other applications before starting ImageMixer and try again. (When the CPU and HDD are not being used to run programs other than ImageMixer, system resources should not become depleted. Due to the possibility of noise, etc., we do not recommend recording sounds with internal microphones.
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Sound Recording Preferences
Sets the settings related to the sound recording mode.
Preference window
Check that the Sound Recording Mode is selected, then click the "Preferences" button selector bar to display the preference window described below.
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Prefix for Newly Captured Files Input and set the prefix for names used for recording files. For example, if you input "ABC," then the file names will be, in order of recording, "ABC0001", "ABC0002", "ABC0003". Destination of Captured/Recorded Files Sets the location to which the recorded files and such will be saved in recording mode. To change the destination, click the "Browse" button, select the new destination folder and click the "OK" button.
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USB Device Capture Mode (Windows Only)
ImageMixer enables you to capture still pictures or movie scenes directly from devices connected to your computer's USB port, such as a digital camera.
Control panel
Monitor window Volume control
Displays images from the USB-connected device. Adjust volume by dragging the slider. Adjust image quality by dragging the slider. Move the slider to the right to improve the image quality. Click on the "Default settings" button to reset this setting to its initial value.
Image quality control
Time display
Displays the current play time according to the counter on the video camera. Adjust image brightness by dragging the slider. Move the slider to the right to increase the brightness. Click on the "Default settings" button to reset this setting to its initial value. Clicking this button will rewind the DV cassette inside the video camera, as if you pushed the rewind button on the device itself. Click to stop playback. Click to start playback. Click to pause playback. Clicking this button will fast forward the DV cassette inside the video camera, as if you pushed the rewind button on the device itself. When the movie is paused, this button moves the movie backward one frame at a time. Plays the movie frame-by-frame (slow motion). When the movie is paused, this button moves the movie forward one frame at a time. Click to enable the capturing of still pictures. Click to enable the capturing of movie scenes. Click to capture either a still picture or a movie scene.
Brightness control
Rewind button Stop button Play button Pause button
Fast Forward button Single Frame Rewind button Single Frame Play button Single Frame Advance button Still Picture Capture button Motion Picture Capture button
Capture button
The function of this button depends on whether
or
is currently
active. Note that this button functions as the STOP button during movie scene capturing.
Information display panel
Indicates current operation and connection status of the device.
Connection status
Connect the USB interface of the device (such as a digital video camera) to the USB port on the computer. Set the device to display images through the USB connection. Consult the instruction manual that came with your equipment for details on transferring images from your particular device. If the connection between the PC and the device is working properly: A blue monitor window is displayed. Depending on your selected task, the message in the information display panel will read 'There is ... of free space in the destination directory,' (for capturing movie scenes) or 'Ready to capture still picture.' If there is a problem with the connection between the PC and the device: A black monitor window will displayed. When the device is not ready to play or is not connected to the PC correctly, the message on the information display panel will read 'Connection with the peripheral is invalid. Please confirm the connection between your PC and the peripheral.'
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USB Device Capture Mode (Windows Only)
Capturing movie scenes
Follow these steps to capture (record) a movie file from a USB-connected device. 1. Select an album.
Designate an album from the album list window into which to save the captured movie file.
2. Click the [Movie Scene Capture]
Capturing a movie scene is now possible.
button.
3. Adjust sound volume if necessary.
This setting does not effect the original sound level of the captured movie scene.
4. Click the [Capture] 5. Click the [Stop]
button at the desired point to begin capturing. button at the point you wish to end the capture.
If the 'Capture as MPEG1' box is checked in the Capturing/Recording Preferences, the status box below will be shown. After the capture is complete, the movie file will be automatically added to the album designated in step 1.
To view the newly captured file, double-click its thumbnail to open the view window. This function cannot be used while capturing is in progress.
Capturing still pictures
Follow these steps to capture a still picture from a USB-connected device. 1. Select an album.
Designate an album from the album list window into which to save the captured picture file.
2. Click the [Still Picture Capture ]
Capturing a still picture is now possible.
button.
3. Click the [Capture]
button.
After the capture is completed, the file will be automatically added to the album designated in step 1. To view the captured file, double-click its thumbnail to open the view window. This function cannot be used while capturing is in progress.
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USB Capture Preferences (Windows only)
Sets the settings related to the USB capture mode.
Preference window
Check that the USB Capture Mode is selected, then click the "Preferences" button bar to display the preference window described below.
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Prefix for Newly Captured Files Input and set the prefix for names used for capture files. For example, if you input "ABC," then the captured file names will be, in order of capture, "ABC0001", "ABC0002", "ABC0003". Destination of Captured/Recorded Files Sets the location to which the captured files and such will be saved in capture mode. To change the destination, click the "Browse" button, select the new destination folder and click the "OK" button. Movie Capture Settings
Sets the settings for capturing moving picture files.
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Capture as MPEG1 Normally moving pictures are captured as AVI format moving picture files, but you can capture them as MPEG1 format moving picture files by inserting a check. The converting MPEG1 is ImageMixer MPEG1.
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Minimum amount of free disk space The size of captured moving picture files becomes extremely large, so when you capture a lot of moving picture files for a long time, the available hard disk space may get too low. To prevent your available hard disk space from getting too low, you can set the amount of available hard disk space that is not to be used when capturing moving picture files. This prevents the available hard disk space from falling below the set value. You can set this either by selecting a value or inputting a value.
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Monitor capture mode Insert a check to display the image being captured in the monitor window when moving pictures are captured.
USB Capture Device Setting
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Sound device In the USB Capture Mode, select from a list the audio capture driver to be used when capturing from a device that supports moving picture playback through USB.
Only set this when you cannot do normal USB capture.
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Capture Using DV Cam. Set whether or not to do capturing from the digital video camera's external input. By inserting a check, you can capture the images from an analog image output device connected to the digital video camera.
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DV Camcorder Capture Mode (Windows Only)
ImageMixer enables you to capture both still pictures and movie scenes a digital video cameras connected to the IEEE1394 port of your computer.
Control panel
From the control panel, you can play or record media from a digital video camera connected to your PC.
Monitor window
Displays the movie directly from the digital video camera.
Small Monitor button Large Monitor button Cassette indicator Refresh connection button Time display Volume control Rewind button Stop button Play button Pause button
Click to display the movie in the small monitor window. Click to display the movie in a large monitor window. This icon becomes active (glows) when a DV cassette is present in the digital video camera. Click to refresh the connection between the PC and the digital video camera. Displays the current play time according to the counter on the video camera. Adjust the volume by dragging the slider. Clicking this button will rewind the DV cassette inside the video camera, as if you pushed the rewind button on the device itself. Click to stop playback. Click to start playback. Click to pause playback. Clicking this button will fast forward the DV cassette inside the video camera, as if you pushed the rewind button on the device itself. When the movie is paused, this button moves the movie backward one frame at a time. Plays the movie frame-by-frame (slow motion). When the movie is paused, this button moves the movie forward one frame at a time. Click to enable the capturing of still pictures. Click to capture either a still picture or a movie scene.
Fast Forward button Single Frame Rewind button Single Frame Play button Single Frame Advance button Still Picture Capture button
Capture button
The function of this button depends on whether
or
is currently
active. Note that this button functions as the STOP button during movie scene capturing.
Movie Scene Capture button Information display panel
Click to enable the capturing of movie scenes. Indicates current operation and connection status of the device.
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DV Camcorder Capture Mode (Windows Only)
Changing the display size
When capturing files from a digital video camera (DV camcorder), there are two monitor sizes from which to choose: small monitor and large monitor. button to change the monitor
Click the [small monitor] size.
button or the [large monitor]
Connection status
Connect your digital video camera to the IEEE1394 port on your PC and set it to play mode. That is, your device should be set in the mode you would normally use to view scenes already recorded on the tape inside the machine. If the connection between the PC and the device is working properly: A blue monitor window is displayed. Depending on your selected task, the message in the information display panel will read 'There is ... of free space in the destination directory,' (for capturing movie scenes) or 'Ready to capture still picture.' If there is a problem with the connection between the PC and the device: A black monitor window will be displayed. If the digital video camera is not properly connected to the PC, or is not set to play mode, or if a DV cassette isn't present in the machine, the message on the information display panel will say "Camcorder Not Found."
If there seems to a problem with the connection between the PC & the digital video camera, try clicking the [refresh connection] button.
DV cassette indication
When a DV cassette is present in the digital video camera, this icon When a cassette is not present, the icon is inactive (appears gray). becomes active (glows).
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DV Camcorder Capture Mode (Windows Only)
Capturing movie scenes
Follow the steps below to capture movie scenes. 1. Select an album.
Designate an album from the album list window into which to save the captured movie file.
2. Click the [Movie Scene Capture]
Capturing a movie scene is now possible.
button.
3. Click the [Play]
button to start the movie in the monitor window.
You can also fast forward, rewind, pause, etc., to find the point at which you plan to begin recording.
4. Adjust sound volume if necessary.
This setting does not effect the original sound level of the captured movie scene. To prevent frame jumping on low-spec machines, it may be impossible to hear sound. In such cases, the volume should be adjusted during playback.
5. Click the [Capture] 6. Click the [Stop]
button at the desired point to begin capturing. button at the point you wish to end the capture.
If the 'Capture as MPEG1' box is checked in the Capturing/Recording Preferences, the status box below will be shown. After the capture is complete, the movie file will be automatically added to the album designated in step 1.
To view the newly captured file, double click its thumbnail to open the view window. This function cannot be
used while capturing is in progress.
Capturing still picture files
You can capture a still picture by following the steps below. 1. Select an album.
Designate an album from the album list window into which to save the captured picture file.
2. Click the [Still Picture Capture ]
Capturing a still picture is now possible.
button.
3. Click the [Play]
button to start the movie in the monitor window.
You can also fast forward, rewind, pause, etc., to find the point at which you plan to begin recording.
4. Click the [Capture]
button.
After the capture is completed, the file will be automatically added to the album designated in step 1. To look at the captured file, double-click its thumbnail to open the view window. This function cannot be used while capturing is in progress.
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DV Camcoder Capture Preferences (Windows only)
Sets the settings related to the DV camcorder capture mode.
Preferences window
Check that the DV Camcorder Capture Mode is selected, then click the "Preferences" button the selector bar to display the preference window described below.
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Prefix for Newly Captured Files Input and set the prefix for names used for capture files. For example, if you input "ABC," then the captured file names will be, in order of capture, "ABC0001", "ABC0002", "ABC0003". Destination of Captured/Recorded Files Sets the location to which the captured files and such will be saved in capture mode. To change the destination, click the "Browse" button, select the new destination folder and click the "OK" button.
Still Picture Capture Settings Sets the settings used when you capture still picture files. You can perform processing to make the files suitable for use on a PC.
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Reduce interlace noise For images taken with a digital video camera, a new image is displayed every 1/30th of a second, similar to TV images. The format used does not rewrite a whole frame (one page of the screen) all at once, but rather rewrites a frame's image one half at a time every 1/60th of a second. On a PC, a frame screen is captured as a single page of still pictures. Because of this, if there is rapid movement in the image, blurring can occur between the image halves. The processing done to compensate for this blurring and create a file without jagged edges is interlace processing. If interlace processing is done, one page of a frame image is created by using half the image to fill in the gaps of the other half, so the resolution deteriorates compared to images not processed this way. It is probably not necessary to do interlace processing when capturing images with little movement. Lock aspect ratio When the digital video camera uses the NTSC format, the captured still image file has a resolution of 720 x 480 dots, which is longer vertically than the dots on a PC screen. The dots on a PC screen form a square, so if the image is displayed as is on the PC, it will be stretched out horizontally. This is similar to viewing a normal TV screen on a wide screen. Aspect conversion corrects this problem. The number of horizontal dots is corrected from 720 to 640 to be able to obtain an image with an accurate ratio. However, because the correction is done by reducing the number of dots, the image quality deteriorates. When the digital video camera uses the PAL format, the captured still image file has a resolution of 720 x 576 dots, which is longer vertically than the dots on a PC screen. The dots on a PC screen form a square, so if the image is displayed as is on the PC, it will be stretched out vertically. Aspect conversion corrects this problem. The number of vertical dots is corrected from 576 to 540 to be able to o