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Chapter 4 Movie Editing Environment Chapter 5 Layout Environment q 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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 2
Windows is Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System. q Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. q In addition, the company names and brand names referenced in this manual . Warning 1. All rights related to the user manual and software produced by our company (henceforth, 'product'), - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 3
q Keep in mind that pictures and images which may used with ImageMixer may be protected or otherwise forbidden, irrespective of their purpose or use. q As for general literary property, the approval of the rightful claimant of the - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 4
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 5
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 6
® 98 Second Edition, DV (IEEE1394) capturing is not supported. In Windows ® 98, USB capturing is not supported) Chapter 4 Movie Editing Environment Chapter 5 Layout Environment Chapter 6 Image Editor Chapter 7 Video Disc Environment CPU Software Intel MMX ® Pentium ® 200MHz or faster. (Pentium - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 7
Memory . 200MB for program, 1GB or more of free space recommended for work space. However, when creating be created. Minimum of 800x600 (32,000 colors) ImageMixer will not run correctly in a screen area of less device and the writing software Roxio's Toast. USB or IEEE1394 capturing is not - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 8
1-2 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. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 9
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 10
layouts. Video Disc Environment button Click to begin tasks related to video disc. Easy Video CD start button Click to begin tasks related to the ImageMixer Easy Video CD. Exit button Click to exit - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 11
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 , and supports playback of still images. ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Windows only) You can create Video CDs directly from digital movie camera images. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 12
to video disc. Minimize button Help button Preferences button 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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 13
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] - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 14
1-3-3 Basic Operations Basic operations in ImageMixer Selecting an album Once you select the album in a variety of ways. q Selecting one object Click to select. q Selecting only individual objects In Windows, click the objects of your choice while holding down the 'Ctrl' key. In Macintosh, use the - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 15
colors are displayed in . Click the color you wish to work with. Click to display and . 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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 16
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. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 17
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 18
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 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.' - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 19
Control points are displayed slightly differently in Windows and Macintosh. Blocks Blocks are the square areas which surround the control points. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 20
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 21
button Click to start digital camera import mode. CD Recording Mode button Click to start CD recording mode. Sound Recording Mode button Click to start sound recording mode. USB Device Capture Mode button Click to start USB device capture mode. (Windows only) DV Camcorder Capture Mode button - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 22
2-2-1 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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 23
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 24
Preview ON/OFF button Switches the preview display on or off. Single Frame Rewind button Single Frame Advance button Rewinds the movie frame by frame. (Macintosh only) Advances the movie frame by frame. (Macintosh only) Information Display button Displays detailed information pertaining to the - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 25
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 26
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is selected, then click the "Preferences" button display the preference window described below. on the selector bar to Prefix for Newly Captured the destination, click the "Browse" button, select the new destination folder and click the "OK" button. Copyright © 2001-2002, PIXELA Corp. All - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 28
2-3-1 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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 29
card menu Refresh button 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 . Memory card list window Comment input pane Import button Available memory cards and similarly formatted - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 30
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 . Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 31
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 32
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 33
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 the "Browse" button, select the new destination folder and click the "OK" button. Copyright © 2001-2002, PIXELA - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 34
2-4-1 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. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 35
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 36
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. q To avoid any possibility that ImageMixer is unable to record in Windows, go to Control Panel>System>Device - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 37
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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 list window.) You may also choose to drag the slider to the desired record position. 7. Click the [Record] button. ImageMixer will - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 39
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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 consult the manufacturer's technical support center. Recorded analog ImageMixer. Close all other applications before starting ImageMixer - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 41
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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 destination, click the "Browse" button, select the new destination folder and click the "OK" button. Audio CD setting - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 43
Sets the audio CD recording mode settings. q 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. Copyright © 2001-2002, PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 44
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 45
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 46
. 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 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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 47
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 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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 48
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 that you consult the manufacturer's technical support center. Recorded analog sound files - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 49
, then click the "Preferences" button selector bar to display the preference window described below. on the Prefix for Newly Captured Files Input and set destination, click the "Browse" button, select the new destination folder and click the "OK" button. Copyright © 2001-2002, PIXELA Corp. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 50
2-6-1 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 Image quality control Displays images from the USB- - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 51
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. Play button Click to start playback. Pause button Click to - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 52
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 53
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 54
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 55
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. click the "Browse" button, select the new destination folder and click the "OK" button. Movie Capture Settings - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 56
MPEG1 is ImageMixer MPEG1. q Minimum amount of free disk 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. q Capture Using DV Cam. Set whether or not to do capturing from the digital video camera - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 57
2-7-1 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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 58
the movie in a large monitor window. Cassette indicator Refresh connection button Time display 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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 59
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2-7-2 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. Click the [small monitor] size. button or the [large monitor] button - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 61
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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 62
2-7-3 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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 63
. 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 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 64
DV camcorder capture mode. Preferences window Check that the DV Camcorder Capture Mode is selected, then click the "Preferences" button on the selector bar to display the preference window the destination, click the "Browse" button, select the new destination folder and click the "OK" button. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 65
on a PC. q 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 images with little movement. q Lock aspect ratio When the digital video camera uses the NTSC format, the captured still image file has a resolution - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 66
files by inserting a check. The converting MPEG1 is ImageMixer MPEG1. q Minimum amount of free disk space The size of captured moving picture files window when moving pictures are captured. DVC capture settings q Capture using DV Cam. Set whether or not to do capturing from the digital video camera - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 67
Files Exporting movies Exporting pictures Output to memory card Printing Within the Album Environment organize media files to be used with ImageMixer. Available tasks include viewing still images and album file thumbnails are displayed. Album list window Existing albums (those you have created, etc - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 68
Display Control buttons Image Edit button Thumbnail list window Buttons for sorting thumbnails are also located here. Allows the source file of a selected still picture thumbnail to be edited. Thumbnails related to movies, still - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 69
Thumbnails for a selected album are displayed in the 'thumbnail list window.' Movie file thumbnails The graphic representation, or thumbnail image, consists the icon used for movie files. Sound file thumbnails This is the ImageMixer thumbnail image used for sound media. The title of the sound media - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 70
The thumbnail image consists of a miniature image of the picture itself. The title of the still picture is shown here. This is the icon used for still pictures. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 71
button displays the album menu. Create new album Creates a new album. Clicking this command displays the 'Save As' dialog box. Enter the file name, define the destination directory, then click [Save]. The newly created album will appear in the album list window. Add album Adds, or retrieves, a saved - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 72
Allows you to change an album's name. After selecting an album from the album list window and clicking this command, a dialog box appears. Enter the new album name and click the [OK] button. Backup album Creates a duplicate file of the currently selected album. Clicking this command displays the ' - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 73
then displayed in the thumbnail list window. Unlike adding thumbnails via the import file mode, this command does not create a copy of the thumbnail's source file. When a thumbnail is added, its name is the same as that of its source file. Because ImageMixer manages thumbnail names and source file - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 74
Cuts, or removes, the currently selected thumbnail from the album. The cut thumbnail can then be pasted into another album of your choice by selecting the 'Paste thumbnail' command. Copy thumbnail Copies the selected thumbnail. The cut thumbnail can then be pasted into another album of your choice - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 75
source file. View/Play Clicking this command will allow pictures and movie files to be viewed and sound files to be played. Display file location (Windows only) - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 76
of the selected thumbnail. This function utilizes the standard Windows Explorer interface. Rename file Allows you to change the name a new file according to a pre-designated format. Clicking this command will not change the source file of the selected movie thumbnail. Rather, ImageMixer will, - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 77
of the thumbnail selected in the thumbnail list window to a new message. In order to use this function your e-mail software must be MAPI compatible. Output to memory card Outputs a copy of the source file associated with the selected thumbnail to a memory card. Print Prints out the source file of - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 78
returns to main screen of the Album Environment. Apply as wallpaper (Windows only) Sets the source file of the selected still picture thumbnail as displayed. Make sure that Active Desktop is off. Use as screen saver (Windows only) Sets the source file of the selected movie thumbnail as the screen - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 79
variety of commands related to working with thumbnails and their respective source files. They can be displayed in Windows by right-clicking the thumbnail you wish to work with. In Macintosh, hold down the control key files to be viewed and sound files to be played. Export within album as new picture - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 80
e-mail to be sent by automatically activating the mail software and attaching the source file of the thumbnail selected in the thumbnail list window to a new message. In order to use this function your e-mail software must be MAPI compatible. Output to memory card Outputs a copy of the source file - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 81
album. Edit picture Allows the source file of the selected still picture thumbnail to be edited. The edited still picture is created as a new file and its thumbnail is automatically added to the album when exiting the Image Editor. The original still picture file remains unchanged after editing - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 82
Views Thumbnails of files existing in the currently selected album are displayed in the thumbnail list window. There are a variety of views available, each with their own special properties. Thumbnail modified and any comments you may have entered. Thumbnail/Detailed file information view (Windows) - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 83
that which relates to Exif formatted files. In particular, these files contain all sorts of information relative to specific dates/times, camera information, and camera settings. This view also allows you to add your own information, such as titles and comments that will help you remember certain - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 84
that which relates to Exif formatted files. In particular, these files contain all sorts of information relative to specific dates/times, camera information, and camera settings. This view also allows you to add your own information, such as titles and comments that will help you remember certain - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 85
Monitor panel Volume control Preview ON/OFF Play button Play position slider Single Frame Rewind button Single Frame Advance button File Information Display button Displays a preview of the selected thumbnail, though this monitor does not appear at all when the thumbnail corresponds to a sound file - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 86
with which the Exif picture was originally taken, including the name of the camera manufacturer, camera model, and the camera's maximum aperture value. Displays information relative to the settings under which the Exif photograph itself was taken, including lens focal length, shutter speed, aperture - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 87
movie files to be viewed and sound files to be played. To bring up this window, follow the steps below. 1. Select the thumbnail which corresponds to the file you want double-clicking their corresponding thumbnail. Playing movies and sound files (Windows) View/Play window for movies and sound files. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 88
series. Displays the accumulated play time of the movie or sound file currently being played. Drag the slider to control volume. Closes the view/play window and returns to the main screen of the Album Environment. Playing movies and sound files (Macintosh) View/Play - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 89
the slider. The corresponding frame is shown. Rewinds the movie one frame at a time. Advances the movie one frame at a time. Closes the view/play window and returns to the main screen of the Album Environment. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 90
Viewing still pictures View window for still pictures. Display Zoom In button Zoom Out button Display Previous button Display Next button Close button Displays the selected file(s). Clicking this button - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 91
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to be exported from the thumbnail list window. Click 'Export within album as new movie' in the pull-down File Sony Converted as MPEG movies for Sony cameras. Select from [MPEG movie for Sony 160×112 (QCIF)], [MPEG movie for Sony 160×112 (CV)], [MPEG movie for Sony 320×240 (CIF)], [MPEG movie for Sony - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 93
Click to begin preview from the current position on the play position slider. Pauses movie playback. Defines size and quality options relative to the Sony MPEG movie format. Note that when a low image quality is selected, the compression speed (rate at which the file is exported) is relatively fast - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 94
Defines quality options relative to the ImageMixer MPEG1 movie format. Note that picture to be exported. Click 'Export within album as new picture' in the pull-down File Menu or the position slider. 3. Define the file format options (BMP for Windows, PICT for Macintosh, Exif or JPEG) and click the [ - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 95
the selected movie or still picture file into the Exif file format used by digital cameras. Original size or 640 x 480 pixels may be selected. Exports the selected movie frame or still picture in BMP (Windows) or PICT (Macintosh) format. Exports the selected movie frame or still picture in JPEG - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 96
card' in the pull-down File Menu or the Context Menu. 3. The Memory Card Output dialog box is displayed. Select a memory card present either in a camera or in a memory card reader connected to your computer. Click the [Output] button. 4. A progress bar is shown and the file is saved to the selected - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 97
. Card Search button Searches for any memory cards present, either in a camera or in a memory card reader connected to your computer. Still Picture Display button Displays only thumbnails of still picture files in the thumbnail list window. Movie Display button Displays only thumbnails - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 98
thumbnails of the files existing on the selected memory card. Refreshes (rereads) the data existing on the currently selected memory card. Outputs a copy of the file selected in the thumbnail list window to the selected memory card. Closes the memory card output dialog box and returns to the - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 99
Environment Whether you would like to print out snap shots of your favorite pictures or create a physical record of your album files, ImageMixer provides you with a variety of printing options, conveniently located within the album environment. Furthermore, the printing process itself is made quite - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 100
Index Printing Defines the number of thumbnails printed per page. Defines the number of thumbnails per page by columns and rows. Example: 4 pictures per page. Example: 2 columns, 3 rows per page. Prints thumbnails and their source file names. Defines the number of thumbnails printed per page. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 101
List Printing Prints thumbnails and information pertaining to their corresponding source files. The number of boxes that may be checked depends upon the number of images per page as well as the paper size. When the file to be printed is an Exif file, checking the 'Indicate Date' box allows the - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 102
Print Image Only Prints the selected picture according to its actual size. The date can also be printed in the lower right-hand corner of the picture by checking the 'Indicate Date' box. When the file to be printed is an Exif file, checking the 'Indicate Date' box allows the photo date/time to - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 103
button Displays only files that can be output to a memory card. Still Picture Display button Displays only still picture files in the thumbnail list window. Movie File Display button Displays only movie files in the thumbnail list window. Sound File Display button Displays only sound files in the - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 104
criteria are highlighted (appear bright yellow) in the thumbnail display window. Search results can be canceled by clicking the [Reset] selected thumbnails item in the pull- down album menu can be used to create a new album with the files found in a particular search. Until the [Reset] button is - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 105
date modified. The currently displayed thumbnails can also be arranged arbitrarily by dragging them to the desired location within the thumbnail list window. Sort in Ascending Order button Alphanumerically sorts thumbnails in the currently displayed album in ascending order, according to file name - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 106
format, the following settings will not apply. The edited file will be saved in its original format. Save as BMP (Windows) This is the still picture file format generally used in Windows. Save as PICT (Macintosh) This is the still picture file format generally used in Macintosh. Save as JPEG This is - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 107
If this box is not checked, all files displayed in the thumbnail list window will be displayed in the slide show. Repeat If this box is checked, the slide show display will be repeated, or looped, until the slide show window is closed. Interval Defines the time each image is shown during the slide - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 108
Defines the characters (letters, numbers, etc.) added to the names of all files created in ImageMixer, such as those created through exporting movies/still pictures or those you have altered, or edited yourself. The prefix characters will be followed by consecutive - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 109
5 Layout Environment Chapter 6 Image Editor Chapter 7 Video Disc Environment Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) Monitor panel Mode Selector Media selection panel Thumbnail list window Storyboard Timeline Displays the media stream currently arranged on the storyboard and allows you to preview - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 110
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4-2 Monitor Panel Edit mode Click the [Edit Mode] button. Monitor Play position slider Stop button Displays the media stream currently arranged on the Storyboard. The position at which to begin playback can be defined by dragging the slider. Stops playback and returns the movie to the beginning. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 112
file being previewed. Drag the slider to control volume. Preview mode Click the [Preview Mode] button. Monitor Click the [Play] button to preview the media stream currently being edited. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 113
Preview range select slider Defines the range of the media stream to be previewed. Stop button Stops playback and returns the movie to the beginning. Play button Plays from the current position of the play position - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 114
4-3 Media Selection Panel Create new project While the media stream is being edited and before it is saved as an MPEG1 file, it exists as a project. Saved projects (which have not yet been formatted as - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 115
Displays thumbnails corresponding to the transition effects that can be used by ImageMixer. Title display button Displays thumbnails of titles created in the Layout Environment. Generate movie Clicking this button saves the edited media stream as an MPEG1 movie file. Enter the file name and click - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 116
Select which thumbnails you wish to appear in the thumbnail list window. When you click the arrow, a dropdown list of available album files will be displayed. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 117
operations such as movie trimming. Transition box Indicates an area in the media stream into which transition effects may be added by dragging transition effect thumbnails from the thumbnail list window. This icon indicates the location of a transition effect which has Transition effect thumbnail - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 118
Clip box Indicates an area in the media stream into which editable media may be added by dragging thumbnails from the thumbnail list window. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 119
the clip ruler), thereby facilitating detailed editing of the media stream. Increment display Indicates the length of time that elapses between thumbnail list window adds them to the movie soundtrack. Once added, sound clips can be dragged to the desired position within the media stream. Placing - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 120
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from the thumbnail list window. If necessary, ImageMixer will automatically export an free memory an insufficient memory error message may be displayed. In this case, increase the amount of free memory by increasing the virtual memory size. Virtual memory size can be adjusted from the memory - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 122
7. Click the [OK] button to accept the defined range. Movie editor window (trimming options) - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 123
. Rewinds the movie one increment. Advances the movie one increment. Displays the last frame of the selected trimming range. Double-clicking this window returns the play position slider to the trimming range outpoint. Defines the duration (in seconds) of each increment. Indicates the total playing - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 124
4-7-1 Sound Editing Various operations, such as trimming, fade-in/fade-out settings, and volume level, can be performed relative to both primary and superimposed soundtracks. Primary soundtrack editing Double-click the thumbnail of a movie file on the Storyboard to display the Movie Editor. From - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 125
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have made the desired changes by playing the movie in the Preview Mode, as changes will not be reflected in the editing mode. Sound Editor window - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 127
Sound editor window Monitor Switches, if necessary, to the sound edit mode. Displays the movie to be edited. Time display Volume control Displays the currently accumulated playing time of the movie or sound file being previewed. Drag the slider to control playback volume. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 128
beginning of clip) of fade-in ending position. Indicates time (from end of clip) of fade-out starting position. OK button Applies changes and closes window. Close button Cancels changes and closes window. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 129
have made the desired changes by playing the movie in the Preview Mode, as changes will not be reflected in the editing mode. Sound Editor window - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 130
which the sound to be edited has already been superimposed. Used to define the play position relative the media stream to which the sound to be edited has already been superimposed. Fade-out slider Drag the slider to set the starting time of the soundtrack - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 131
-out starting time display. Indicates time (from end of clip) of fade-out starting position. OK button Close button Applies changes and closes window. Cancels changes and closes window. Volume level control Drag the slider to edit volume. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 132
4-8 Inserting Titles ImageMixer allows you to insert titles you created in the Layout Environment into a movie. 1. Click the [Title] button. 2. Thumbnails of available titles will be displayed in the thumbnail list window. Drag the title thumbnail you wish to use directly into the desired movie - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 133
Title Editor button Switches, if necessary, to the title edit mode. Monitor window Displays the movie being edited. Title range bar Indicates the range of the associated movie clip in which the title is to appear. Single Increment - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 134
Displays the total time the title appears. On/off button Defines whether or not the title appears at all. OK button Applies changes and closes window. Close button Cancels changes and closes window. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 135
you create a movie by combining two or more movie clips, ImageMixer allows you to insert readymade transition effects between the scenes. -click the transition effect thumbnail on the storyboard to open the Transition Settings window. 4. Use the slider to drag either the starting point or the end - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 136
effect appears. Transition Effect Settings Allows changes to certain aspects of the currently selected button (Macintosh only) transition effect. OK button Applies changes and closes window. Close button Cancels changes and closes window. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 137
10 Saving Saving unfinished projects While the media stream is being edited and before it is saved MPEG1 movie will be added to the currently selected album. Additional information about generating movies ImageMixer is a powerful application when it comes to generating movies in that it allows you - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 138
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to movies you create yourself. Soundtrack Grid Setting Checking 'Snap to stream grid' will allow sound media to be easily placed in the soundtrack according to other items placed in the media stream. MPEG1 Quality Settings This section allows you to select the image quality - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 140
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streams. Chapter 4 Movie Editing Environment Chapter 5 Layout Environment Layout Environment Opening Layout Environment Layout window Task panel Layout menu Selecting layout type Layout Menu Layout Operations Creating a new Preferences window Opening Layout Environment 1. Open ImageMixer. 2. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 142
to display ImageMixer's pre-designed templates in the template list window. Click to display custom templates in the template list window. Displays the type of layout and object selected. Click to create new text. Click to create a new shape. Click to edit the currently selected image object. Area - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 143
button Orientation button Background Color button Overlap Order button Alignment button Group button Lock button Click to create a new layout. Click to change the orientation (horizontal/vertical positioning) of the current layout. Click to change the background color. Click to change the order of - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 144
button Delete button Click to copy the selected object(s). Click to paste copied object(s). Click allow changes to the 3-dimensional properties of the selected text. (Windows only) Click to delete the selected object(s). Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 145
is acquired from the paper size of the printer. When the printer driver is not specified, a new layout cannot be created and an error message will be displayed when the Layout menu is selected. In Windows, right-click the printer driver and select [Set As Default]. In Macintosh, select the printer - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 146
display the layout types for VHS tape, 8mm tape, floppy disk, MD, DV cassette and CD labels. Click to display title and postcard layouts. In Windows, click to display the list of printer paper types. In Macintosh, the custom button is displayed. Click to select the desired layout type. Click the - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 147
. Create a Mini Disc label. Create a digital video camera cassette label. Create a CD jewel case insert. Others HAGAKI Title Create a 3.9 X 5.8 inch (100 X 148 mm) postcard layout. Create a title to be inserted into a movie media stream. Custom In Windows, suitable paper sizes are displayed in - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 148
layout. If a layout is currently displayed, a dialog box will appear asking if you want to save the current layout. See Creating a new layout. Changing background color Click the [Background Color] button to change the current layout's background color. The color palette will be displayed - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 149
Click the [Magnify] button to enlarge the layout display by increments. Click the [Reduce] button to shrink the layout display by increments. You can also select a layout display size by clicking the magnification display window. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 150
currently displayed layout. A dialog box will be displayed. See Creating a new layout. Saved layouts are referred to as custom templates. Click the Custom template save location In Windows, custom templates are saved in the Program Files>Pixela>ImageMixer>User Data>Layout Menu Display>Custom - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 151
Click the [Print] button to print the current layout. In Windows, the print settings dialog box will be displayed. In Macintosh, select the paper size to be used in the paper settings dialog box chosen under - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 152
you will change the size of the object. Moving more than one object In Windows, select the objects to be moved and drag the one defined by the blue 'Shift' + an arrow key to move multiple objects. In the preferences window, you can set the distance objects move each time the arrow keys are pressed - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 153
the control point. Changing object size with the keyboard You can change an object's size by using the arrow keys on your computer keyboard. In Windows, hold down the [Ctrl] key while using the arrow keys. In Macintosh, hold down the [Control] key while using the arrow keys. The size of - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 154
you would like to change the overlap order, and click the [Change Overlap Order] button. A dropdown menu will be displayed. Select the object's new position. Bring to front Bring forward Bring backward Moves the selected object to the front of all the overlapping objects. Moves the selected object - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 155
Click the [Alignment] button to align the selected objects in relation to one another. A dropdown menu is displayed. Select the objects' new alignment. In Windows, the object defined by the blue control points will be the reference object of all selected objects. In Macintosh, the object placed - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 156
Align bottom Align the bottom of all selected objects according to the control points on the bottom of the reference object. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 157
or Change size. Select objects to be locked into place and click the [Lock] button. The control points of the locked object(s) will turn Yellow (Windows) or Gray (Macintosh). The [Lock] button will change to the [Unlock] button. When no object is selected, the [Lock]/[Unlock] button is shaded - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 158
You can copy and paste objects when designing a layout. Select an object and click the [Copy] button. Click the [Paste] of the object in the same or a different layout. button to paste a copy You can copy and paste multiple objects, though doing so may take more time for your computer to - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 159
objects Select an object and click the [Delete] once. button. Multiple objects may be selected and deleted at Transforming 3-D appearance of text objects (Windows only) Text objects can be altered to appear 3-dimensional both on the screen and when printed out. Select a text object and click the - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 160
to its original appearance and size. Once you move the text box or change its size, the text box will be automatically adjusted to the new text size. Please also note that if the size of the text box is too small, it might not be displayed correctly when reverted to - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 161
5-5-1 Arranging and Editing Text Creating new text and arranging it as a text object Click the [Create Text] button to display the Text Creator/Editor. Type the desired text in the text input window. After making the appropriate settings relative to font, color, etc., click the [OK] button to - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 162
text to be arranged as a text object in the layout. According to the settings in and , the sample window gives you an idea of how your text will appear in the layout. Style settings Text alignment Appearance in text box Shadow settings These define - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 163
5-5-2 Arranging and Editing Text Text object settings Style settings Font Style Size Text color Color Select button Defines the font, such as Times New Roman, Arial, etc. Defines the text style, such as italic, bold, etc. Defines the font size. Displays the currently selected text color. In order - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 164
Align left Arranges text horizontally along the left side of the text box. Align center Arranges text horizontally in the center of the text box. Align right Arranges text horizontally along the right side of the text box. Top vertical alignment Arranges text vertically along the top of the - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 165
5-5-3 Arranging and Editing Text Text object settings Text box settings No wrapping Wrapped text Auto fit The text in the text box is not wrapped. The text cannot be displayed any larger than the font size set. If the text box is too small, some text will not be displayed at all. The entire text - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 166
Create shadow Up Down Left Right Shadow color Select color Increments Click to add a shadow to the text. Click to move the shadow up. Click to move the shadow down. Click to move the shadow left. Click to move the shadow right. Displays the currently selected color of the shadow. Click to - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 167
5-6-1 Arranging and Editing Shapes Arranging shape objects Click the [Create New Shape] button to display the Shape Creator/Editor. Select a shape to work with and make the appropriate changes relative to color, shadow properties, etc. Click - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 168
Shape Preview Window Available Shapes Paint/Line Settings Shadow Settings Displays the current shape according to and . Defines the shape to be arranged in the layout. Defines paint and line effects. Defines shadow effects. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 169
5-6-2 Arranging and Editing Shapes Shape object settings Paint/Line Settings Paint button Paint/Line color Color Select button Pattern Click to define the color of the shape. Indicates the currently selected color of the shape or its outline. Click to display the Color palette. Select the desired - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 170
Line Line thickness It is not possible to define a line pattern for shapes other than circles, squares, and rounded squares. Also, selecting no pattern (in the upper left hand corner of the pattern palette) will effectively get rid of any color settings. The line pattern can't be defined when a - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 171
Up Down Left Right Shadow color Select color Increments Click to move the shadow up. Click to move the shadow down. Click to move the shadow left. Click to move the shadow right. Displays the color of the shadow. Click to select the color of the shadow from the Color Palette. This figure - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 172
in your layout. The selected album's thumbnails will be displayed in the thumbnail list window. Only still picture thumbnails are displayed. 2. Drag or double-click a thumbnail from the Thumbnail list window. The still picture associated with the thumbnail will appear in the layout as an image - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 173
Editing an image object Double-click the image object you wish to work with or select it and click the [Image Edit] button to open the Image Editor. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 174
Preferences Open the layout environment. Display preferences 1. Open ImageMixer. 2. Click the [Layout Environment] window. button on the Main Selector to open the layout 3. Click the [Preferences] button on the Selector Bar. The layout preferences window will be displayed. Layout Preferences - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 175
an object moves each time the arrow keys are pressed. Defines the distance an object moves each time the 'Shift' + arrow keys are pressed. In Windows, defines the incremental change to an object's size each time the 'Ctrl' + arrow keys are pressed. In Macintosh, the 'Control' key is used in - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 176
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Create Shadow Mode (Win) Blend Mode (Win) From Album Environment 1. Open ImageMixer. 2. Click the Environment. button on the Main Selector or Mode Select button on the Main Selector or Mode Select 3. Start layout (create a new layout or open a saved layout). 4. Arrange a still picture object in - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 178
you to Chroma Key mode. Click to change to Create shadow mode. (Windows only.) Click to change to Blend mode. (Windows only.) Click to undo the previous operation. Clicking this button will return ImageMixer to the Image Editor. Displays the image being edited. Indicates the present magnification - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 179
and are not displayed when in mode . Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 180
Editor Undo Click to undo the previous operation. Tool bar (Macintosh Only) Macintosh displays a tool bar in the upper portion of the Image Editor window. This tool bar is only displayed when working within one of the editing modes. Select tool Lasso tool Magic Wand Click to switch the mouse - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 181
Copy button Cut button Paste button Click to copy the selected area. Click to cut the selected area. Click to paste a cut or copied selection. Tool options dialog box Click the [Tool Options] button on the Tool bar to bring up the dialog box. Rectangular selection Elliptical selection Selection - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 182
Feather Border Blurs the edges of selected areas. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 183
Mode Red-eye Compensation button Auto Enhance button Click to compensate for photos in which the subject's eyes appear red. Allows ImageMixer to automatically enhance image quality. Brightness/Contrast button Click to control brightness and contrast. Hue/Saturation button Click to control color - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 184
After setting the options, draw directly on the image displayed in the editing window. Range slider Drag the slider to specify the color range for red-eye compensation. Replacement color indicator Displays the color you have chosen to replace - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 185
6-2-2 Filter Mode Auto enhance ImageMixer can automatically enhance the image quality of your pictures. Preview window Displays a preview of the enhanced image. [OK] button Click to execute auto enhancement of the image. Brightness/Contrast - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 186
brightness/contrast. Hue, Saturation After selecting the color you want to adjust, drag the slider while checking the results in the preview window. Preview window Previews the results of changes made to hue, saturation and lightness settings. All Click to adjust the hue, saturation and lightness of - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 187
Cyan Select to adjust the hue, saturation and lightness of this color. Blue Select to adjust the hue, saturation and lightness of this color. Magenta Select to adjust the hue, saturation and lightness of this color. Hue Drag the slider to adjust the hue of the selected color(s). Saturation Drag the - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 188
to adjust sharpness. [OK] button Click to apply the sharpness setting. Blur In Windows, ImageMixer will automatically blur an image. In Macintosh, a slider will be displayed. Drag the slider to control the blur. Preview window Displays the result of applying the blur filter. [OK] button Click it to - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 189
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6-3-1 Draw Mode After setting the tool options, use the mouse to draw directly on the image in the edit window. Brush button Pen button Eraser button Paint button Airbrush button Brush Click to draw with the brush. Click to draw with the pen. Click to - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 191
size. Brush Type Selector button Click to display available brush types and sizes. (See below.) There are slight differences in the brush types available in Windows and Macintosh. Pen - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 192
size. Pen Style Selector button Click to display available pen styles and sizes. (See below.) There are slight differences in the pen styles available in Windows and Macintosh. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 193
6-3-2 Draw Mode Eraser Transparency Indicates the currently defined transparency. Transparency slider Drag to define transparency. In Macintosh, you can also define the eraser size and color relative to the background picture. Paint - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 194
size. Airbrush Type Selector button Click to display available airbrush types and sizes. (See below.) There are slight differences in the airbrush types available in Windows and Macintosh. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 195
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Crop button Rotate/Flip button Cropping Click to crop the picture. Specify the crop area by dragging the Control points displayed in the image edit window. Click to rotate or flip the image. Crop button Click to crop image to the area defined by the rectangular box that appears on top - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 197
Rotate Counterclockwise button Rotates the image counterclockwise 90 degrees. Rotate Clockwise button Rotates the image clockwise 90 degrees. Vertical flip Flips the image vertically, along the horizontal axis with each click. Horizontal flip Flips the image horizontally, along the vertical axis - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 198
Displays the height and width (in pixels) of the picture currently displayed in the image edit window. Enter a value (in pixels) for the new width of the image. Enter a value (in pixels) for the new height of the image. Select this option to maintain the original proportions of the image. When - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 199
6-6 Mask Mode (Windows Only) Masks allow you to apply certain limitations to the appearance of pictures by using stencils, changing the opacity (transparency) of the image, etc. This - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 200
apply the selected stencil mask. Drawn masks After selecting a tool, use the mouse to draw your custom mask directly on the image in the editor window. Changes will be applied upon returning to the layout environment. Brush button Click to draw a custom mask with the brush. Pen button Click to draw - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 201
Airbrush button Click to draw a custom mask with the airbrush. Refer to Draw mode to see a description of each drawing tool. Copyright © 2001-2002 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 202
6-7 Chroma Key Mode (Macintosh Only) Applying a fixed blue tone to areas of an image will render it transparent upon returning to the Layout Environment. This mode is not available when opening the Image Editor from the Album Environment. Complete transparency cannot be achieved when drawing with - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 203
6-8 Create Shadow Mode (Windows Only) This mode is not available when opening the Image Editor from the Album Environment. Set and before clicking . Create Shadow button Up button Left - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 204
Gradation slider Transparency slider Shadow color indicator Color selector Drag to adjust the gradation of the shadow. Drag to specify the transparency of the shadow. Indicates the currently selected shadow color. Click to display the Color palette and choose a color for your shadow. Copyright © - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 205
6-9 Blend Mode (Windows) This mode is not available when opening the Image Editor from the Album Environment. Normal Multiply Screen Overlay Soft Light Click to display or revert - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 206
Hard Light Darken Lighten Difference Transparency slider The pixels of the foreground image will be lightened if they are 50% brighter than the pixels of the background image. Black and white pixels remain unchanged. Displays only the parts of the foreground image that are darker than the - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 207
composition General settings/Content settings Operation of thumbnail list window Writing environment/ Screen composition Preview panel Output Video 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) Process of creating a Video CD With this ImageMixer, you can create a Video CD or Video CD image which support Video - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 208
General settings/Content settings Operation of thumbnail list window Writing environment/ Screen composition Preview panel Output Video handled in the Video Disc mode Operation warning Term description Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) Layout environment/Screen composition In this layout - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 209
be placed and set up on one main menu. To insert a new main menu, choose "New menu" and a new main menu screen will be added to the back. "Page transfer albums will show the thumbnails of its content in the contents list window. Filter button: Clicking 'Display still picture' will display the still - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 210
General settings/Content settings Operation of thumbnail list window Writing environment/ Screen composition Preview panel Output File format handled in the Video Disc mode Operation warning Term description Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) Style panel Click the style tab to display the - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 211
Note By dragging & dropping thumnails related to still image on this button you can also apply to background image. Copyright © 2002, PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 212
General settings/Content settings Operation of thumbnail list window Writing environment/ Screen composition Preview panel Output Video File format handled in the Video Disc mode Operation warning Term description Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) Slideshow button panel If you click on the ' - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 213
Shape of button There are templates of slideshow button and page guide button to choose from. Copyright © 2002, PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 214
General settings/Content settings Operation of thumbnail list window Writing environment/ Screen composition Preview panel Output File format handled in the Video Disc mode Operation warning Term description Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) Title panel Click the "Title" tab to display - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 215
the Video Disc mode Operation warning Term description Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) Album environment/Screen composition The of albums will show the thumbnails of its content in the contents list window. Filter button: Clicking 'Display still picture' will display the still picture - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 216
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General settings/Content settings Operation of thumbnail list window Writing environment/ Screen composition Preview panel Output Video handled in the Video Disc mode Operation warning Term description Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) General settings/Content settings The "General settings - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 218
Content title: Editing the name in the text box will let you change the title of content. Even you edit the content title, the original file name does not change. The maximum characters are 63 letters. Set as thumbnail: Put a check mark if you wish to use the image of the thumbnail as the thumbnail - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 219
format handled in the Video Disc mode Operation warning Term description Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) Operation of thumbnail list window Explanations below on the operation of thumbnail list window in the Album environment. About thumbnail The thumbnails displayed in the thumbnail list - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 220
key on the keyboard and click all thumbnails. Macintosh: Press and hold the [Command] key on the keyboard and click all thumbnails. Select entire thumbnails Windows: Press and hold the [Ctrl] key and press [A] key on the keyboard. Macintosh: Press and hold the [Command] key and press [A] key on the - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 221
Sorting thumbnails from using the menu Choose a category from the sort menu. Changing thumbnail order manually Manually drag and drop your selected thumbnail to change order. Copyright © 2002, PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 222
in the Video Disc mode Operation warning Term description Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) Writing environment/ Screen composition How you to the Writing environment by clicking the 'Writing environment' button. Preview window You can preview and check the playback of the writing result. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 223
General settings/Content settings Operation of thumbnail list window Writing environment/ Screen composition Preview panel Output Video format handled in the Video Disc mode Operation warning Term description Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) Preview panel For Video CD, the Slideshow number - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 224
do not correspond. For example, after pressing "1," you still need to press the "Play" button to start the slideshow. In this case, please read the manual of the device for explanation. Copyright © 2002, PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 225
ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) Output Video CD (Windows) Explanations on the "Video CD Output" dialog box (Windows an existing folder with that name, new coming Video CD images will be saved in the Add operation guide: Put a check mark if you wish to have the operation guide of remote - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 226
CD" is selected. Important If you are using a slow speed writing device such as USB connection, setting the write speed too high may fail from writing successfully. Please refer to the device manufacture manual and set as it recommends. Destination device: Available device will appear in the pull - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 227
window warning Term description Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) that is supported by Toast ( a software by ROXIO company). Please use the Toast software to folder with that name, new coming Video CD images will be saved guide: Put a check mark if you wish to have the operation guide - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 228
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Operation of thumbnail list window Writing environment/ Screen Disc mode Operation warning Term description Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) Navigation Bar The navigation take steps for writing a disc. "New project" button Click to create a new project. "Layout environment" button Click to - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 230
scanning lines and 30 frames are displayed per second. PAL is the general video/TV format used in Europe, China, etc. It has 625 scanning lines and 25 frames are displayed per second. Note For Windows users, selecting the area or country where you live during ImageMixer installation process aligns - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 231
confirm that software, driver, etc. which Windows users, we recommend that you have the DMA transfer mode of your hard disk turned ON. q Screen savers, System agents and other software that uses the timer to run application may affect disc writing process. No other applications other than ImageMixer - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 232
window quality image and are used for DVD, digital satellite broadcasting, etc. Video CD: This ImageMixer. It can be simply called a disc. Video/TV Format: There are 2 types of Video/TV format, NTSC and PAL. NTSC is a general Video/TV format used in Japan, USA, etc. It has 525 scanning lines and 30 - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 233
etc. It has 625 scanning lines and 25 frames are displayed per second. NTSC PAL Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuad or, Kong, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovak - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 234
CD easily ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Easy Video CD) is a wizard-based program that lets you easily create Video CD from tape in a video camera connected through a USB cable. . The screen shown below is displayed, and the process of downloading video from the video camera's tape starts automatically. - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 235
shown below is displayed. Insert a blank disc in the drive, then click "No". Point When you insert the blank disc in the drive, if a software program installed on your PC starts automatically, close the program. 7. The screen shown below is displayed and the writing process starts. To stop the - Sony DCR-TRV38 | PIXELA ImageMixer v1.5 Instruction Manual - Page 236
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Video Disc Environment Chapter 8 ImageMixer Easy Video CD (Win) Creating "Batch encoding", the video on the video camera's tape is downloaded to the PC in AVI format, then converted work folder. Downloaded motion video files will be saved in this folder. If there is not enough free disk space,
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