I mageMixer 3 SE Ver.3 Advisory

Operating Notes

During playback using ImageMixer3 SE Player
While playing back video files/discs with ImageMixer3 SE Player, do not press the key combination CtrlAlt-Delete. Otherwise, the playback will be stopped and the program will return to the menu screen. To continue playing back, start the playback procedure from the beginning.
While writing back videos to the camcorder
If the error messageExceeded the maximum number of files writable to camcorder. Reduce the number of programs to write back.is displayed, the number of video files selected exceeds the maximum number of scenes that can be managed by the camcorder (999 scenes for camcorders with a built-in memory, 4,000 scenes for camcorders with a built-in hard disk*). Reduce the number of videos to be written back, or try writing back to the camcorder after reducing the number scenes in the camcorder built-in memory or hard disk. s
The maximum number of scenes may be smaller if the scenes were recorded using different recording modes.
Writing a disc containing scenes recorded in MXP mode will take longer time
Time required to write the disc *1
Free space required as [Workspace] *1
To write scenes (approx. 30 min./5 GB) recorded in MXP mode (recording mode) on a DVD-R disc (4.7 GB) To write scenes (approx. 60 min./10 GB) recorded in MXP mode (recording mode) on a DVD-R DL disc (8.5 GB)

Approx. 4 hours *2

Approx. 15 GB

Approx. 8 hours *2

Approx. 30 GB
*1 Approximate values calculated based on theSystem configuration for full use of functionsas defined on page 12 in the Software Guide. Times may vary depending on the actual system configuration used. *2 Times will vary depending on the maximum writing speed of the disc drive and disc used.
While the information panel is displayed
If all the videos in the Library are deleted while the Information panel is displayed, you will not be able to click the [Information] button or close the Information panel. In such case, return to the ImageMixer 3 Launcher screen and click once more [Browsing & Authoring] or add a video to the Library and click the [Information] button again.
Mixing videos recorded in different recording modes while editing video
If you mix videos originally recorded in MXP mode/FXP mode (pixels) with videos originally recorded in XP+ mode/SP mode/LP mode (pixels) while editing video, the video size has to be changed and video quality may be deteriorated as a result.
When deleting videos in the Library
When deleting from the Library a large number of video files at once, the process may take some time. Even though during this time you may not be able to use the keyboard or mouse, the video files are being processed. Please wait until all the video files are deleted.

When editing video

When you edit a number of scenes recorded in different recording modes and save them as a single edited movie file, videos will be converted as necessary to match the recording mode of the scenes with the best video quality in the edited movie. Although the recording mode will be changed, the video quality of scenes recorded in LP mode or SP mode cannot be improved and will not change.
When setting the [Preferences]
When setting the [Preferences], select a folder whose name is up to 200 characters long for the [Workspace], and a folder whose name is up to 150 characters long for the [Library destination settings]. If a folder with a longer folder name is selected, the error messageSpecified destination path is too long and the file cannot be saved.will be displayed and the selection will not be applied.
When playing back a disc with ImageMixer3 SE Player
When you play back a disc with ImageMixer3 SE Player, at first the [Reading information.] dialog box will appear and the scene information will be read from the disc. If the disc contains a large number of scenes*, this process may take about 2 minutes.
* Approximately 90 scenes.
When selecting a disc drive from the Library
If a disc is inserted into a disc drive and that disc drive is selected from the Source pane in the Library, the [Reading information.] dialog box will appear and then the content of the disc will appear in the Browser pane. If the disc contains a large number of scenes*, this process may take about 7 minutes.
Do not access the [Workspace] while a disc is being written
While a disc is being written, do not start any operation that may access the hard disk designated as [Workspace]. If any free space on the [Workspace] hard disk is used for any purpose other than creating the disc, the creation of the disc may be interrupted. If other programs are set up to automatically receive files and save them on the [Workspace] hard disk (download files from the Internet, receive e-mail, update anti-virus profiles, Windows Update, etc.), close those programs or set them up so files will not be received and saved automatically.

Software Guide: Errata

Please note the following errors in the ImageMixer 3 SE version 3 Software Guide. Page 18
In the Software Guide: You cannot add recordings on rewritable discs that have already been recorded. Should be: You cannot add recordings onto discs that have already been recorded.

Page 58

Video System In the Software Guide: Select the video system when creating a disc or exporting files in a different format. Should be: When creating a disc from the ImageMixer 3 Launcher (DVD-Video or AVCHD), the video system of the disc will be the same as that of the camcorder used to record the scenes, regardless of the Video System set in the Preferences. When creating a disc using the DVD List, the Video System set in the Preferences will determine the video system of the disc. When creating a disc using the AVCHD, Blu-Ray or DataDisc List, only scenes recorded in the same video system as that set in the Preferences can be written on the disc. When selecting [For computer] in the file export, the Video System set in the Preferences will determine the video system of the exported files, regardless of the video system of the camcorder originally used to record the scenes.

Page 44

In the Software Guide: When the playback stops briefly at the joining point between chapters Should be: When the playback stops briefly at the joining point between scenes

Pages 52/126

In the Software Guide:.a BD disc Should be:.a Blu-ray disc

Page 130

Select difference button In the Software Guide: Selects videos in the camcorder which have not yet been imported to the computer. Should be: Selects videos in the camcorder which have not yet been written onto a disc.

Page 153

In the Software Guide: When playing back the disc created withImageMixer 3, the joining point between chapters may not be played back smoothly. Should be: When playing back the disc created withImageMixer 3, the joining point between scenes may not be played back smoothly.

Create Your DVD Instantly with ImageMixer 3!
Follow the steps below to create a DVD-Video with a nice-looking menu using videos from your camcorder!
Connect your camcorder and the computer.

Double-click the icon.

You can also start up ImageMixer 3 by clicking.
[Start] menu > [All Programs] > [PIXELA] > [ImageMixer3] > [ImageMixer3]
Click the [Author DVD-Video] button.

What's Authoring?

Authoring is to combine multiple materials, such as text, images, audio or videos, and edit and put them together as one content. "DVD-Video Authoring" means putting the source materials together and creating a DVD-Video.
Click the [Create New DVD] button.

Set up your project.

Click the [Browse] button and select the destination. Select the [Video Format].
NTSC is a video signal standard, [NTSC] dominant in countries such as Japan and the US. PAL is a video signal standard, [PAL] dominant in countries such as countries in Europe and China.
Select [High quality] or [Standard quality]. Click the [OK] button. The [Importing Device] dialog appears. What's Project?
A project is the editing content and you can save the editing condition in mid-flow as a project file.
Import videos from your camcorder.
Select the camcorder in the dialog.
* The drive name shown in the figure is different from the actual drive name of your camcorder.
Click the [Import] button.
Select the file you wish to add to the DVD-Video and drag & drop to the list.

Adding to the list

You can also select the file you wish to store in the DVD-Video and click the [Import] button to add the file to the list.
Now you have imported the videos as the source material for the DVD-Video you are about to create.
Create a menu screen for the DVD.
Click the [Authoring] button.
Click the [Theme] button.
ImageMixer 3 offers various types of menus for you to choose from. Just drag & drop the videos you have imported to the menu to create a nice-looking DVD.

Click a theme you like.

Click the [Source] button.
Drag & drop the videos to the theme.
* Click the text/buttons to edit them.
Now you have created the menu screen for your DVD.

Preview the result.

Click the [Write] button.
Click the [Preview] button.
Click the [Enter] button. Playback starts. Click the [ the contents. ] button after you check
Are you ready to actually write the content to a disc?
Set a blank DVD in the drive.

Write to a blank DVD.

Click the [Write Settings] button.
Check [Create disc]. Select the writing drive in [Select Drive], and enter a name for the DVD you are creating in [Disc Name].
Check the writting settings and click the [OK] button.
When writing is finished, the DVD will be ejected from the drive.
Done! Playback the disc you've just created on your DVD player or DVD recorder.