PIXELA ImageMixer 1.0 Manual
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... can be referenced by clicking . q Issues of the page can be referenced by clicking . All rights reserved. This manual does not explain the basics of Windows or Macintosh operating systems. Basic operations, such as working with individual windows, are indicated...preceding item) can be referenced by clicking . The screenshots for Sony (henceforth, 'ImageMixer'). q Screenshots may vary according to the manual, please consult the Read Me file, included on each company's bundling of this manual This manual explains all ImageMixer's many functions. Moreover, images may differ ...
... can be referenced by clicking . q Issues of the page can be referenced by clicking . All rights reserved. This manual does not explain the basics of Windows or Macintosh operating systems. Basic operations, such as working with individual windows, are indicated...preceding item) can be referenced by clicking . The screenshots for Sony (henceforth, 'ImageMixer'). q Screenshots may vary according to the manual, please consult the Read Me file, included on each company's bundling of this manual This manual explains all ImageMixer's many functions. Moreover, images may differ ...
PIXELA ImageMixer 1.0 Manual
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...1. Violations to the Copyright Act are themselves the trademarks, registered trademarks, and products of the respective companies. The image data on this manual are subject to PIXELA Corporation. 2. Introduction Read Carefully About trademarks q 'Windows ®' is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in ...inevitable cases) even once an announcement has been made that such damage may occur. All rights related to the user manual and software produced by accompanying copyrights based on the installation CD-ROM, belong solely to criminal punishment. The contents of...
...1. Violations to the Copyright Act are themselves the trademarks, registered trademarks, and products of the respective companies. The image data on this manual are subject to PIXELA Corporation. 2. Introduction Read Carefully About trademarks q 'Windows ®' is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in ...inevitable cases) even once an announcement has been made that such damage may occur. All rights related to the user manual and software produced by accompanying copyrights based on the installation CD-ROM, belong solely to criminal punishment. The contents of...
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Doubleclicking this manual by selecting Start>Programs>Pixela>ImageMixer>Help. for Sony If a shortcut icon for ImageMixer was created at right). Additionally, you can be displayed on the HDD. Macintosh ImageMixer is started by clicking on the ...
Doubleclicking this manual by selecting Start>Programs>Pixela>ImageMixer>Help. for Sony If a shortcut icon for ImageMixer was created at right). Additionally, you can be displayed on the HDD. Macintosh ImageMixer is started by clicking on the ...
PIXELA ImageMixer 1.0 Manual
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... button Click to the currently selected mode. Click to begin tasks related to capturing media files. 1-3-2 Basic Operations Selector Bar The buttons located on this manual and get help using ImageMixer. (Windows only) Click to confirm or make changes to settings related to exit ImageMixer. Status Bar
... button Click to the currently selected mode. Click to begin tasks related to capturing media files. 1-3-2 Basic Operations Selector Bar The buttons located on this manual and get help using ImageMixer. (Windows only) Click to confirm or make changes to settings related to exit ImageMixer. Status Bar
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... message on the information display panel will displayed. All rights reserved. Indicates current operation and connection status of this button functions as a digital video camera) to capture either a still picture or a movie scene. Set the device to capture still picture.' If the connection between.... of the device (such as the STOP button during movie scene capturing. Copyright © 2001 PIXELA Corp. Consult the instruction manual that this button depends on whether or is not connected to play or is currently active. The function of the device. Depending ...
... message on the information display panel will displayed. All rights reserved. Indicates current operation and connection status of this button functions as a digital video camera) to capture either a still picture or a movie scene. Set the device to capture still picture.' If the connection between.... of the device (such as the STOP button during movie scene capturing. Copyright © 2001 PIXELA Corp. Consult the instruction manual that this button depends on whether or is not connected to play or is currently active. The function of the device. Depending ...
Operating Instructions
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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. DCR-TRV740 TM SERIES DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/ TRV840 ©2002 Sony Corporation Model No. Serial No. AC- 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. DCR-TRV740 TM SERIES DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/ TRV840 ©2002 Sony Corporation Model No. Serial No. AC- 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Operating Instructions
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...complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. TRV840 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Address: 680 ...15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV240, DCR- The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Operation is for a digital device pursuant to the following...
...complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. TRV840 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Address: 680 ...15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV240, DCR- The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Operation is for a digital device pursuant to the following...
Operating Instructions
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... images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 155) •Viewing images recorded on a tape using the USB cable (p. 94) •Viewing images live on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 103) •Capturing images from an...8226;PROGRAM AE (p. 51) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 53) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 24) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 25×, (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840), select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)...
... images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 155) •Viewing images recorded on a tape using the USB cable (p. 94) •Viewing images live on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 103) •Capturing images from an...8226;PROGRAM AE (p. 51) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 53) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 24) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 25×, (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840), select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)...
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... Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu...digital effects 64 Enlarging recorded images - Digital effect 48 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 51 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 53 Focusing manually...DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review .......... 32 Playback - ZERO SET MEMORY 67 Searching a recording by frame recording - Display function 35 Viewing recordings on TV 38 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on your computer - PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN 69 Editing Dubbing a tape 71 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital...
... Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu...digital effects 64 Enlarging recorded images - Digital effect 48 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 51 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 53 Focusing manually...DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review .......... 32 Playback - ZERO SET MEMORY 67 Searching a recording by frame recording - Display function 35 Viewing recordings on TV 38 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on your computer - PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN 69 Editing Dubbing a tape 71 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital...
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... pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. TRV240 MEMORY mark* (on your camcorder, check the model number by camcorder model DCR- Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of your digital camcorder, you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch) - The DCR-TRV740 is indicated in the Digital8 system. Otherwise...
... pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. TRV240 MEMORY mark* (on your camcorder, check the model number by camcorder model DCR- Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of your digital camcorder, you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch) - The DCR-TRV740 is indicated in the Digital8 system. Otherwise...
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Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. Getting Started Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on camcorder care Lens ...in any way. •Do not let your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. These points are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder become wet. Letting your camcorder exposed to direct sunlight for effective use. Take ...
Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. Getting Started Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on camcorder care Lens ...in any way. •Do not let your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. These points are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder become wet. Letting your camcorder exposed to direct sunlight for effective use. Take ...
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... set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the following functions: - Super NightShot - The maximum shooting distance using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function The shutter speed is 0 lux. PROGRAM AE - Digital effects - Exposure - Color... Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Fader - This may slow down. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. •You cannot use the following functions: - At this time, moving pictures may cause your camcorder...
... set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the following functions: - Super NightShot - The maximum shooting distance using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function The shutter speed is 0 lux. PROGRAM AE - Digital effects - Exposure - Color... Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Fader - This may slow down. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. •You cannot use the following functions: - At this time, moving pictures may cause your camcorder...
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...-and-white). NEG. SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity becomes clearer to OFF in sepia. OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) When you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. ART [a] ...: The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT NEG. Advanced Recording Operations Using...
...-and-white). NEG. SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity becomes clearer to OFF in sepia. OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) When you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. ART [a] ...: The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT NEG. Advanced Recording Operations Using...
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... image is to be adjusted STILL The rate of the still image you want to select the desired digital effect mode. (4) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the shutter speed becomes. The bars...
... image is to be adjusted STILL The rate of the still image you want to select the desired digital effect mode. (4) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the shutter speed becomes. The bars...
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... SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 50 PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effects are automatically canceled. When recording in the old movie mode: - Focus manually using a tripod. Fader - Photo recording - Super NightShot - Color Slow Shutter •The PROGRAM AE function does not work in...
... SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 50 PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effects are automatically canceled. When recording in the old movie mode: - Focus manually using a tripod. Fader - Photo recording - Super NightShot - Color Slow Shutter •The PROGRAM AE function does not work in...
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...shutter - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE in the menu settings. MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS ... or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. Spotlight - Sunset & moon - Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to select the desired mode. Landscape •The following modes: - BOUNCE •While setting...
...shutter - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE in the menu settings. MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS ... or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. Spotlight - Sunset & moon - Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to select the desired mode. Landscape •The following modes: - BOUNCE •While setting...
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...the exposure manually, the following cases: - Color Slow Shutter Your camcorder automatically returns to turn off the indicator. When the subject is automatically adjusted. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press EXPOSURE. Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and... to ON 53 When recording dark pictures (e.g. When shooting bright subjects and dark backgrounds - Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - BACKLIGHT - If you change the PROGRAM AE mode -
...the exposure manually, the following cases: - Color Slow Shutter Your camcorder automatically returns to turn off the indicator. When the subject is automatically adjusted. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press EXPOSURE. Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and... to ON 53 When recording dark pictures (e.g. When shooting bright subjects and dark backgrounds - Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - BACKLIGHT - If you change the PROGRAM AE mode -
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... at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position. 9 changes to shoot at the "W" (wide-angle) after focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position. Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. When you shoot close to a subject in the foreground to focus... subjects if you want to change the focus from a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press FOCUS.
... at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position. 9 changes to shoot at the "W" (wide-angle) after focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position. Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. When you shoot close to a subject in the foreground to focus... subjects if you want to change the focus from a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press FOCUS.
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... not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. - However, you can record pictures on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your camcorder as a player. When you have processed the picture using your camcorder when you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. ART... can process a scene using the picture effect functions. •You cannot record pictures on a tape on a VCR using the picture effect function. Advanced Playback Operations 2 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG.
... not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. - However, you can record pictures on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your camcorder as a player. When you have processed the picture using your camcorder when you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. ART... can process a scene using the picture effect functions. •You cannot record pictures on a tape on a VCR using the picture effect function. Advanced Playback Operations 2 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG.
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...8226;You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on the screen. MENU 2 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF ST ILL FLASH LUMI.... Pictures processed by digital effect functions Pictures processed by digital effect functions are not output ...
...8226;You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on the screen. MENU 2 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF ST ILL FLASH LUMI.... Pictures processed by digital effect functions Pictures processed by digital effect functions are not output ...