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hp pavilion home pc Creating DVDs and CDs With Your DVD Writer/CD Writer Drive - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 2
any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 3
16 Editing Recorded DVDs in MyDVD 17 Playing Your Recorded DVD Movie 18 Playing Your DVD in InterVideo WinDVD 18 Playing Your DVD in Windows Media Player ..... 19 About Recording Video Files 19 Erasing Recorded Video Files 20 Recording VHS Video Files onto DVDs 20 Creating DVDs and CDs iii - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 4
Information 23 Disc Quick Reference 23 Software Quick Reference 28 Troubleshooting 33 My recording failed 33 I can't add files an error message when I try to capture video files 35 My PC doesn't recognize my digital camcorder when I try to capture video files........ 35 My movie won't play on - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 5
Creating DVDs and CDs Your PC includes the DVD Writer/CD Writer, which is a DVD and CD rewriteable optical drive. This guide tells you about the optical drive features and tells you how to create audio, data, and video DVDs and CDs. Important: HP supports lawful use of technology and does not - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 6
or CD from a digital or an analog video source, such as a digital video camera, a TV tuner, or a VCR. Note: Your PC must have an analog capture card to capture video from an analog device such as a VCR. ■ Store, edit, and preserve video files from various video sources. ■ Store large amounts of data - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 7
your home or car stereo, use a CD-R disc. CD-RW discs won't play in some stereos. 8 Click OK. It is best not to use the PC while recording. 9 Click Done when recording is complete. Click Help and then select RecordNow Help for more information about recording music CDs with the RecordNow - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 8
the Music on System window and then click Add PC while recording. 9 Click Done when recording is complete. 4 Creating DVDs and CDs Click Help and then select RecordNow Help for more information about recording music CDs with the RecordNow program. About creating a music CD Important: HP supports - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 9
■ As you add music files in the recording session, RecordNow calculates and displays the amount of recording time available to record additional music files. ■ You can't record song titles unless you make an exact copy of a music CD in your collection. ■ If you try to record more than a standard CD - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 10
button, select your file, and then click Add. Repeat this step until all files are added. Or ■ Drag your file from your desktop or from anywhere in Windows Explorer into the file selection window. Repeat this step until all files are added. Note: You can rename your files in the file selection - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 11
to record to your disc, RecordNow calculates and displays the amount of recording space available on your disc. Copying a DVD or CD Important: HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by national copyright - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 12
2 Select Make an Exact Copy. 3 Insert the CD or DVD you want to copy. 4 If you have more than one optical drive, click the Change button, select the drive you want to write to, and then click Next. 5 Insert a blank DVD or CD into the drive, and then click OK. 6 Click OK, and then click Done when the - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 13
music CDs but you can remove music files from the File Selection window in RecordNow during the creation process. ■ You must use a blank CD create a music CD. ■ If you delete files from the file selection window in RecordNow before the disc is recorded, available disc space is not affected - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 14
quick DVD Movie by using Sonic MyDVD: 1 Connect your digital video camcorder or other digital video device to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. Make sure your device is turned on and in playback mode. 2 From the Digital Video Device window, select Record Direct to DVD, and then click OK. Or - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 15
you want to begin recording to disc. 9 Click Start Capturing to begin capturing your video file. 10 Click Stop Capturing to stop capturing your video file. MyDVD automatically creates your video file and records it to your disc. MyDVD ejects your disc when the recording process is complete. 11 When - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 16
disk drive by using the Sonic MyDVDTM program. To capture video, your PC also needs either a FireWire (IEEE 1394) card to capture video from a digital video (DV) camera or an analog video capture card to capture video from a TV, a VCR, or an analog video camera. 12 Creating DVDs and CDs To capture - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 17
hard disk drive by using Sonic MyDVD: 1 Connect your digital video camcorder or other digital video device to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. Make sure your device is turned on and in playback mode. 2 When the Digital Video Device window appears, select Make a DVD, and then click OK to - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 18
file, and then click Save. 8 Click Done in the Capture window. Your video file appears in the MyDVD project window. Editing Video Files in ShowBiz Use the ArcSoft ShowBiz Video Editor program to perform advanced editing tasks such as adding transitions, effects, text overlays, and music tracks - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 19
. Book (Add) Icon 5 Select your file, and then click Open. 6 Select a video file and then click OK. Click OK again to process scene detection. 7 Drag video files from the album to the storyboard or timeline area of the window. You can add transitions, special effects, and text. Refer to the Help - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 20
is present, Sonic, Sonic MyDVD, and then click Create MyDVD. 2 After you have captured your video file and saved it to your My Videos folder, a copy of your file appears in the MyDVD project window. 3 Select DVD-Video or Video CD tab. 4 Add a title for your DVD Project by typing over the title text - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 21
appears telling you to rename and save your project. 9 Insert a blank DVD or CD, click Next, and then click OK. Follow any onscreen instructions to complete recording your video files to DVD or CD. Editing Recorded DVDs in MyDVD You can use the Sonic MyDVD program to edit your DVD projects after - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 22
on the MyDVD toolbar, and then select the video file to preview it. Click Stop when finished. 8 When you are ready to update your disc, click the Burn icon (red button) on the MyDVD toolbar. 9 When the Write Disc window opens, select the write speed, number of copies, and device options. 10 Select - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 23
Media Player control panel to play your DVD. Note: You cannot play video CDs in Windows Media Player. About Recording Video Files Video quality depends on the quality of the source files, the PC speed, and its graphics' processing ability. If you need help creating or recording DVD movies, refer - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 24
You must connect a VCR to an analog video port on the PC, open the video editing software, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Setting Automatic Recording Options When you first insert a blank CD into your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive, Microsoft® Windows® XP may give you options for the type of - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 25
window of options does not appear, you can click Start, My Computer, right-click the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive icon, and then select one of the available options. You can also open a program before you insert a disc. After the program is opened, select an action and follow onscreen instructions - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 26
, and then click OK. If you insert a blank or data disc, a window with options for blank or data discs opens. If the option you want is action, and then click OK. The window closes, and you can then manually select a different option through the Start menu on the desktop. Here are some of the other - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 27
Writer/CD Writer drive can't record to DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM discs. When recording, use DVDs that have a "+" in their names. Compatible 2 files for DVDs Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive can read and record the following video formats: ■ MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 ■ AVI and WMV Disc Quick Reference You can use - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 28
to 4.7GB - the equivalent of seven CDs. ■ Record up to 2 hours of video files, depending on the quality of the recording. ■ Are compatible with more DVD drives and 4.7 GB - equivalent of seven CDs. ■ Record up to 2 hours of video files, depending on the quality of the recording. ■ Can be used to - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 29
on the media. ■ Can be used to create storage discs for your hard disk drive files. Video Recording Length Disc type 4.7 GB DVD+RW, DVD+R 700 MB CD-RW, CD-R 650 MB CD-RW, CD-R Video quality setting Good Better Best 180 minutes 120 minutes 60 minutes 27 minutes 24 minutes 18 - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 30
to record No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Plays in PC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Plays in home or : For the latest disc compatibility information for your Hewlett-Packard PC, check the Hewlett-Packard Web site: http://www.hp.com 26 Creating DVDs and CDs - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 31
CD-RWs Read DVDs Read data on a CD Play music Record data or music to disc for storage View DVD movies Record DVD movies Play PC games CD-ROM X X X X CD-RW, CD-R X X X X X Combo DVD-ROM DVD+RW/+R CD-RW/DVD X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Creating DVDs and CDs 27 - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 32
Writer/CD Writer drive. To do this, follow the installation instructions that came with the CD. The PC has various software programs preinstalled that you can use with the listed above may not be included with your PC model. ■ Windows Media Player ■ Windows Movie Maker 28 Creating DVDs and CDs - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 33
PC comes with the following software programs. Use this table to find out what you can do within each program. Software Windows Media Player RealOne Player With this program you can ■ Play music CDs, MP3, and other audio files. ■ Play DVD movies. (Windows .) ■ Plays video CDs. ■ Record music files. - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 34
, .asf, .avi, or .mpg; or image files such as .jpg or .gif. ■ Can create AVI and WMV (Windows Media Video) files. ■ Play DVD movies and video CDs (VCD). For more information about playing DVDs with InterVideo WinDVD, refer to the printed information that came with your PC. 30 Creating DVDs and CDs - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 35
and share data files. ■ Copy short video files. Note: Video files recorded with RecordNow can be viewed on a PC but not on home DVD video players. ■ Capture digital video files directly from a digital video (DV) camera in a few steps. ■ Record video files directly to disc. ■ Create customized DVDs - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 36
you can ■ Capture digital and analog video files directly from a digital video (DV) camera, VCR, or analog capture device in a few steps. Note: Your PC may not include an analog capture device. ■ Assemble movies by capturing video clips and scenes into your video project. ■ Edit your movies. Cut - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 37
Troubleshooting My recording failed If your recording failed, try the following and then record your files again: ■ Close all other programs and don't perform any tasks while recording. ■ Enable Direct Memory Access (DMA) on your PC. ■ Reduce maximum recording speed. ■ Manually select a slower - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 38
of a DVD. You can record audio files to a DVD to be played on your PC, but you cannot create a music DVD to be played in a home or car CD player artist, title, and track information to appear when playing your music CD in Windows Media Player or when recording your music CD in RecordNow. If you are - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 39
you have an analog and a digital capture device on your PC, you may need to select your device before capturing video files. Refer to the Help menu in the video capturing program to find out how to change your video device selection. My PC doesn't recognize my digital camcorder when I try to capture - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 40
Start Guide included with your PC. ■ Help menus within any of the programs included with your PC. ■ Web sites of software manufacturers (for the latest program updates). ■ Help and Support information located in the Start menu on your desktop. For general information about products and services and - HP Media Center m280n | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER DVD+RW GUID - Page 41
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Creating DVDs
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