Sony VAIO Digital Studio - Manual (Page 28)

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide
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To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape
❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device is in
Timer Recording mode, as this could produce a malfunction in the device.
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Avoid recording problems, such as a single frame appearing in multiple
frames, by closing other applications on your system while recording.
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You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape. If you have AVI files
that use different audio modes, they cannot be recorded at the same time, but
must be recorded separately.
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DVgate software features do not support working with AVI files that are
smaller than 4 MB.
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DVgate software does not support hard disk compression.
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Video and audio data are not available while you are recording, in order to
maximize recording capabilities.
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If DVgate software indicates that frames are dropped, try closing all open
applications, or defragmenting your hard drive.
Installing the DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere software
Your VAIO® computer may not have Adobe® Premiere® software preinstalled.
If you subsequently purchase and install this software on your computer, you
must install a plug-in to ensure compatibility with the DVgate software.
To install the DVgate plug-in
Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere 6.0 by following these steps:
1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and then click Run. The Run window
appears.
2 Click Browse and navigate to your C: drive, using the Look in: drop-down
list.
3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click
DVgate.
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You can record only AVI files. MPEG files cannot be recorded.