Sony PCV-RX640 Computer User Guide (primary manual) User Manual page 28

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide
To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape
You can record only AVI files. MPEG files cannot be recorded.
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.
Avoid recording problems, such as a single frame appearing in multiple
frames, by closing other applications on your system while recording.
You cannot use multiple audio modes on the same tape. If you have AVI files
that use different audio modes, the files cannot be recorded at the same time,
but must be recorded separately.
The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB.
The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression.
To maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not available
while you are recording.
If the DVgate software indicates that frames are dropped, try closing all open
applications or defragmenting your hard drive.
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