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... Data Discs 67 Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording 68 Working with Audio CDs 68 Verifying audio disc recorded without errors 69 Audio CD tips 69 Creating audio CDs 70 Creating jukebox discs 70 Working with Data DVDs and CDs 71 Verifying data disc recorded without errors 71 Data disc tips 71 ...Creating data discs 72 Copying a DVD or CD 73 Archiving Files on a CD or DVD 73 Working with Image Files 74 Creating an image file 74...
... Data Discs 67 Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording 68 Working with Audio CDs 68 Verifying audio disc recorded without errors 69 Audio CD tips 69 Creating audio CDs 70 Creating jukebox discs 70 Working with Data DVDs and CDs 71 Verifying data disc recorded without errors 71 Data disc tips 71 ...Creating data discs 72 Copying a DVD or CD 73 Archiving Files on a CD or DVD 73 Working with Image Files 74 Creating an image file 74...
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...85 Burning a video project to disc 86 Creating a Video Project with the Direct-to-Disc Wizards 87 Video Quality and Disc Size 88 DVD Recording Time 89 Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer 91 Basic Steps to Make a Movie 91 Locating muvee autoProducer 92 Using muvee autoProducer 93 Getting ...105 Finding Onscreen Guides 105 Finding Guides on the Web 105 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 106 Using PC Help & Tools 106 Using Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections 106 Getting messages 107 Turning off messages 107 Reactivating messages 108 Index 109 vi Getting Started Guide
...85 Burning a video project to disc 86 Creating a Video Project with the Direct-to-Disc Wizards 87 Video Quality and Disc Size 88 DVD Recording Time 89 Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer 91 Basic Steps to Make a Movie 91 Locating muvee autoProducer 92 Using muvee autoProducer 93 Getting ...105 Finding Onscreen Guides 105 Finding Guides on the Web 105 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 106 Using PC Help & Tools 106 Using Updates from HP (or Compaq Connections 106 Getting messages 107 Turning off messages 107 Reactivating messages 108 Index 109 vi Getting Started Guide
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E-Mail Entertainment Offers Calculator Opens the calculator. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. A Media Operates a disc player. Can be reconfigured. Can be reconfigured. B controls (CD/ DVD/MP3) A Open and close disc tray B Record C C Play or pause D D Stop E E Skip to the previous track F Skip to popular Web sites. Finance Connect to Internet Search Chat Goes to the next track F 12 Getting Started Guide Icon or or or or or or or Feature Video Shopping Sports Description Opens video software program.
E-Mail Entertainment Offers Calculator Opens the calculator. Can be reconfigured to open a site or software program. A Media Operates a disc player. Can be reconfigured. Can be reconfigured. B controls (CD/ DVD/MP3) A Open and close disc tray B Record C C Play or pause D D Stop E E Skip to the previous track F Skip to popular Web sites. Finance Connect to Internet Search Chat Goes to the next track F 12 Getting Started Guide Icon or or or or or or or Feature Video Shopping Sports Description Opens video software program.
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... microphone or set up the PC for recording, such as the Digital Audio In connector, use these steps to select it is not used are shown; If you want to use another connector for recording, see "Configuring multistreaming audio" on page 41. To hear DVD movies recorded with the Realtek HD Sound ...Effect Manager" on the taskbar, click Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then select Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager. 2 Click the Mixer tab. 3 In Record click the drop-down list. NOTE: The ...
... microphone or set up the PC for recording, such as the Digital Audio In connector, use these steps to select it is not used are shown; If you want to use another connector for recording, see "Configuring multistreaming audio" on page 41. To hear DVD movies recorded with the Realtek HD Sound ...Effect Manager" on the taskbar, click Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then select Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager. 2 Click the Mixer tab. 3 In Record click the drop-down list. NOTE: The ...
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... technology included on page 81. For information about labeling your PC may include the following software programs for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. It also includes information about recording video files to recordable CD and DVD discs. You can also use of recording. Creating Audio and Data Discs 67 Creating Audio and...
... technology included on page 81. For information about labeling your PC may include the following software programs for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. It also includes information about recording video files to recordable CD and DVD discs. You can also use of recording. Creating Audio and Data Discs 67 Creating Audio and...
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...DVD-R, and DVD+R discs cannot be erased before recording new files. This type of CD holds 10 to a disc using compressed audio files. Uncompressed files can be played on PCs, CD players, or DVD players that play the disc. The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in some stereos, DVD players, and PCs... of sound quality using a compressed file format (.mp3, .wma, or .m4a). Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Previously recorded files on CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs must be erased. You can only be burned to erase. 4 Click the Quick Erase or Full...
...DVD-R, and DVD+R discs cannot be erased before recording new files. This type of CD holds 10 to a disc using compressed audio files. Uncompressed files can be played on PCs, CD players, or DVD players that play the disc. The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in some stereos, DVD players, and PCs... of sound quality using a compressed file format (.mp3, .wma, or .m4a). Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Previously recorded files on CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs must be erased. You can only be burned to erase. 4 Click the Quick Erase or Full...
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...Started Guide You can store significantly more music files than a CD. Jukebox discs can only be played on PCs, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use a CD-R disc. DVD discs can get detailed online Help by clicking the Help menu and then selecting Help. For file format ...Jukebox CD/DVD. 3 Do one or more of the following : • Click Add Music and navigate to music stored on your PC. • In the Quick Find panel, click Scan to automatically search your PC for songs. • Insert a CD and add songs from it . 4 Select the songs you want to record, and then...
...Started Guide You can store significantly more music files than a CD. Jukebox discs can only be played on PCs, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use a CD-R disc. DVD discs can get detailed online Help by clicking the Help menu and then selecting Help. For file format ...Jukebox CD/DVD. 3 Do one or more of the following : • Click Add Music and navigate to music stored on your PC. • In the Quick Find panel, click Scan to automatically search your PC for songs. • Insert a CD and add songs from it . 4 Select the songs you want to record, and then...
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...DigitalMedia Plus because it is important to display some of the write verification feature in a later recording session, until the disc is overwritten. With DVD+R or DVD-R discs, insert your partially recorded DVD, click the Wrench icon to display the Options window, click Data, select the first Write...-Once DVD Compatibility option, and then click OK. • When you record files that : • You can add new data files to a CD-R, DVD+R or DVD-R in DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking ...
...DigitalMedia Plus because it is important to display some of the write verification feature in a later recording session, until the disc is overwritten. With DVD+R or DVD-R discs, insert your partially recorded DVD, click the Wrench icon to display the Options window, click Data, select the first Write...-Once DVD Compatibility option, and then click OK. • When you record files that : • You can add new data files to a CD-R, DVD+R or DVD-R in DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking ...
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... . Recorded audio CDs are not appendable. NOTE: DVD discs can store significantly more files than a CD. 8 Click OK. Refer to the Help menu in the file selection window by selecting and typing over it , if there is disc space available. Sonic DigitalMedia Plus assigns a name based on your PC. •...select a type of file to search for, and then click Scan to automatically search your PC for more of recording space used on your selected software program for the selected file type. • Insert a CD or DVD that contains the file you want to add. 4 Select the files you want to...
... . Recorded audio CDs are not appendable. NOTE: DVD discs can store significantly more files than a CD. 8 Click OK. Refer to the Help menu in the file selection window by selecting and typing over it , if there is disc space available. Sonic DigitalMedia Plus assigns a name based on your PC. •...select a type of file to search for, and then click Scan to automatically search your PC for more of recording space used on your selected software program for the selected file type. • Insert a CD or DVD that contains the file you want to add. 4 Select the files you want to...
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Copying a DVD or CD Sonic DigitalMedia Plus enables you to files that have been copied without errors" on your PC using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click the Data tab and then ... in the Only Archive files changed since that : • Data files have been copied without errors by performing the procedure described in "Verifying data disc recorded without errors" on page 71. • Music files have been changed since box, and select a date to limit the scan to make copies of files...
Copying a DVD or CD Sonic DigitalMedia Plus enables you to files that have been copied without errors" on your PC using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click the Data tab and then ... in the Only Archive files changed since that : • Data files have been copied without errors by performing the procedure described in "Verifying data disc recorded without errors" on page 71. • Music files have been changed since box, and select a date to limit the scan to make copies of files...
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...the image file is complete. Click Save. 5 Click the Save Image icon to reproduce the original disc. Most commercial DVDs are prompted for additional discs. 9 Click Done when recording is created. Image files are typically used when you need to make an image file. 4 Click Browse to prevent unauthorized..., and then click OK. For additional information about saving archives on one disc, you want to select the image file. 4 Insert a recordable CD or DVD into a single .iso file, or a series of the same disc. Creating an image file To make an image file using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus...
...the image file is complete. Click Save. 5 Click the Save Image icon to reproduce the original disc. Most commercial DVDs are prompted for additional discs. 9 Click Done when recording is created. Image files are typically used when you need to make an image file. 4 Click Browse to prevent unauthorized..., and then click OK. For additional information about saving archives on one disc, you want to select the image file. 4 Insert a recordable CD or DVD into a single .iso file, or a series of the same disc. Creating an image file To make an image file using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus...
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...stereos and in the disc window. 4 When you use sticky labels. The estimated time to show you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most PC DVD-ROM drives. • CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs are more compatible with ... label displays, along with LightScribe" on your CDs and DVDs, do not use LightScribe media discs. Compatibility Information An important feature of a DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is able to read from and record to work on page 75. Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is its high level of compatibility ...
...stereos and in the disc window. 4 When you use sticky labels. The estimated time to show you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most PC DVD-ROM drives. • CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs are more compatible with ... label displays, along with LightScribe" on your CDs and DVDs, do not use LightScribe media discs. Compatibility Information An important feature of a DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is able to read from and record to work on page 75. Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is its high level of compatibility ...
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...Compatibility Table Disc File type CD-ROM CD-R CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-RAM DVD+R and DVD-R Double-layer DVD+R/ DVD-R DVD+RW and DVD-RW VCD Data Music Data Music Data Music Data DVD movie Data DVD movie Data DVD movie Data DVD movie Data DVD movie DVD movie Can be recorded onto No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Plays in PC ...
...Compatibility Table Disc File type CD-ROM CD-R CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-RAM DVD+R and DVD-R Double-layer DVD+R/ DVD-R DVD+RW and DVD-RW VCD Data Music Data Music Data Music Data DVD movie Data DVD movie Data DVD movie Data DVD movie Data DVD movie DVD movie Can be recorded onto No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Plays in PC ...
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... and edit video files • Record video CDs and DVDs • Organize digital media files The following table describes the functionality specific to each of these programs, click Start on the PC. • Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening. Creating Audio and Data...for example, Sonic ), and then click the program name to open the software. Software Quick Reference Table Your PC includes a number of software programs that: • Record and play DVDs only if another DVD player program, such as DVD Play, is not a complete list of all included software.
... and edit video files • Record video CDs and DVDs • Organize digital media files The following table describes the functionality specific to each of these programs, click Start on the PC. • Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening. Creating Audio and Data...for example, Sonic ), and then click the program name to open the software. Software Quick Reference Table Your PC includes a number of software programs that: • Record and play DVDs only if another DVD player program, such as DVD Play, is not a complete list of all included software.
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... only) • Record movie files. • Copy and share video files. • Capture video files. With this program: You can be played in your home or car stereo. • Copy and share data files. • Create archive CDs or DVDs from files on the PC. • Create customized... music CDs from CDs in your collection, or from a videotape, an audiotape, a Web camera, or a television broadcast. • Record audio and video files to create a video project that becomes a ...
... only) • Record movie files. • Copy and share video files. • Capture video files. With this program: You can be played in your home or car stereo. • Copy and share data files. • Create archive CDs or DVDs from files on the PC. • Create customized... music CDs from CDs in your collection, or from a videotape, an audiotape, a Web camera, or a television broadcast. • Record audio and video files to create a video project that becomes a ...
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... stored in the project window. Capturing video to a video project You can add files to your DVD or VCD video project from: • An existing DVD or VCD. • Video files already stored on your PC. • Video capture from your hard disk drive: 1 Click File, Open Project, and then...displays the name of the capture device (your camera), the default capture type (audio and video), and the default quality setting (DV format). 4 Click Record Settings to edit any of the following: • Grab Frame - Creating Video Discs and Movies 83 Starts a video capture (.mpeg format). 7 Click ...
... stored in the project window. Capturing video to a video project You can add files to your DVD or VCD video project from: • An existing DVD or VCD. • Video files already stored on your PC. • Video capture from your hard disk drive: 1 Click File, Open Project, and then...displays the name of the capture device (your camera), the default capture type (audio and video), and the default quality setting (DV format). 4 Click Record Settings to edit any of the following: • Grab Frame - Creating Video Discs and Movies 83 Starts a video capture (.mpeg format). 7 Click ...
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...can fit more information about DVD and VCD recording quality and time, see: • "Video Quality and Disc Size" on page 88. • "DVD Recording Time" on the disc for this mode. • The DVD formats include 2xDVD (8.5GB) (double layer); DVD (4.7GB) (the default setting); DVD-RAM (2.6GB); For ...more files). Some of these formats may not be supported by your model of PC. 3 Insert the selected type...
...can fit more information about DVD and VCD recording quality and time, see: • "Video Quality and Disc Size" on page 88. • "DVD Recording Time" on the disc for this mode. • The DVD formats include 2xDVD (8.5GB) (double layer); DVD (4.7GB) (the default setting); DVD-RAM (2.6GB); For ...more files). Some of these formats may not be supported by your model of PC. 3 Insert the selected type...
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...sure your project in the project name field. 7 Click one of the following : • Record to DVD (or Record to VCD if you are creating a VCD project): Select the device, number of copies, and write speed. • Record to hard disk: The video capture is a way to group, organize, store, play, and..., or scene detection. The Capture screen displays. Creating Video Discs and Movies 87 Click Location if you want to be able to select from your PC. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 3 Click the Video button and then Direct-to display the online Help ...
...sure your project in the project name field. 7 Click one of the following : • Record to DVD (or Record to VCD if you are creating a VCD project): Select the device, number of copies, and write speed. • Record to hard disk: The video capture is a way to group, organize, store, play, and..., or scene detection. The Capture screen displays. Creating Video Discs and Movies 87 Click Location if you want to be able to select from your PC. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 3 Click the Video button and then Direct-to display the online Help ...
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Some PCs may be unable to capture video at different video quality settings (your DVD recorder may not support Dolby Digital audio. DVD Recording Time The following table lists the approximate DVD video recording time for details. Creating Video Discs and Movies 89 The maximum duration is reduced if you use animated menu buttons or ... GB 20 min. 15 min. 35 min. 25 min. 50 min. 35 min. 70 min. 45 min. • The video quality depends on PC speed and graphics processing abilities. See the online Help for different disc sizes at the HQ setting. • These are estimated...
Some PCs may be unable to capture video at different video quality settings (your DVD recorder may not support Dolby Digital audio. DVD Recording Time The following table lists the approximate DVD video recording time for details. Creating Video Discs and Movies 89 The maximum duration is reduced if you use animated menu buttons or ... GB 20 min. 15 min. 35 min. 25 min. 50 min. 35 min. 70 min. 45 min. • The video quality depends on PC speed and graphics processing abilities. See the online Help for different disc sizes at the HQ setting. • These are estimated...
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...103 T Title effect 99 Title/Credits 93 Title/Credits in muvee autoProducer 99 transferring information to your new PC 10 TV shows copying to CDs or DVDs 91 tweak muvee 101 U Updates from Compaq Connections 106 Updates from HP, using 106 updates, LightScribe drivers 75 updating, system 106 User accounts creating ... interfaces 82 V VCD 103 bit rate 88 burning 88 recording time 88 playing with Windows Media Player 65 verifying copied data setting 71 video adding files to projects 83 allow to repeat 98 capturing 81, 83, 87, 94 DVD recording times 89 editing files (MyDVD) 85 muvee autoProducer 93 ...
...103 T Title effect 99 Title/Credits 93 Title/Credits in muvee autoProducer 99 transferring information to your new PC 10 TV shows copying to CDs or DVDs 91 tweak muvee 101 U Updates from Compaq Connections 106 Updates from HP, using 106 updates, LightScribe drivers 75 updating, system 106 User accounts creating ... interfaces 82 V VCD 103 bit rate 88 burning 88 recording time 88 playing with Windows Media Player 65 verifying copied data setting 71 video adding files to projects 83 allow to repeat 98 capturing 81, 83, 87, 94 DVD recording times 89 editing files (MyDVD) 85 muvee autoProducer 93 ...