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Creating DVDs and CDs With Your DVD Writer/CD Writer Drive - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 2
LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO ANY MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO YOU. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP. This document - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 3
Table of Contents Creating DVDs and CDs 1 DVD Writer/CD Writer Drive Features 1 Creating Music CDs with RecordNow 1 Creating CDs to Play in Your Car or Home CD Players 1 Creating CDs to Play on Your PC 2 About Creating a Music CD 3 Storing Files on a DVD or CD 3 About Storing Data Files on - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 4
for the PC 13 Setting Automatic Recording Options 13 Compatibility Information 14 Compatible File Formats 15 Disc Quick Reference 15 Software Quick Reference 16 Troubleshooting 18 My Recording Failed 18 I Can't Add Files to My Music CD 18 I Can't Add Data Files to My DVD 18 My Music CD - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 5
Writer/CD Writer, which is a DVD and CD rewriteable optical drive. This guide tells you about the optical drive features, and tells you about how to use some of the software programs to create DVDs and CDs. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology, and does not endorse or encourage the - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 6
4 Insert a music CD. Select View, and then select your CD-ROM drive to view the tracks on your CD. Or Click Find Music, and then click Browse to find music files on your hard disk drive that you want to record. 5 Select the tracks you want to record, and then click Add. NOTE: You can press Control ( - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 7
the RecordNow! program. About Creating a Music CD IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology, and does not endorse or another appendable disc. Or • If you are adding files to a disc, follow onscreen instructions. You may have to click Cancel, eject the disc, insert it again, and then - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 8
when recording is complete. Click ?, and then click RecordNow! Help for more information about recording data files with the RecordNow! program. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology, and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 9
5 Click the Burn icon. 6 Insert a blank DVD or CD into the drive, and then click OK. 7 Click Done when the recording is complete. Erasing a DVD or CD You can use RecordNow! to erase music, data or video files from rewriteable DVDs and CDs, leaving almost all the disc space available for new - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 10
ArcSoft ShowBiz® 2 software program. If you simply want to copy a video from your digital camcorder to a DVD in the fewest steps, follow the instructions in "Creating a Quick DVD Movie". If you want to create a video project that combines various video files, slideshows and DVD menu items, refer to - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 11
click the Pause button. NOTE: If you set the ending point, ShowBiz 2 automatically ends recording after the amount of time you specify. You can also manually stop the recording if you choose. 12 ShowBiz 2 ejects your disc after the recording process is complete. Creating DVDs and CDs 7 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 12
Creating a Custom DVD Movie The software included with your PC allows you to create custom DVDs by including multiple source videos and slideshows. In this section, you will learn how to: • Transfer your home video files to your hard disk drive. • Edit video files, and customise the look and layout - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 13
8 When the Save As window appears, select text and type a file name, select your video format from the drop-down list, set your capture duration (default is 2 hours), click the Capture button, and then click OK. To edit your video files: 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Video, ArcSoft ShowBiz 2, - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 14
7 Select the editing tabs (Text, Transitions and Effects) to edit your video file. For text select your options, and then click OK for each item you want to change. For transitions and effects, select an item, and then drag it to the storyboard. Refer to the Help menu in ShowBiz 2 for more - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 15
Yes. 9 Insert a blank CD or DVD. If the disc isn't blank, ShowBiz 2 prompts you to erase it before recording your DVD. Follow any onscreen instructions to complete the recording process. The disc ejects automatically when recording is complete. To record a DVD or VCD with menus If you want to add - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 16
a blank CD or DVD. If the disc isn't blank, ShowBiz 2 prompts you to erase it before recording your DVD. Follow any onscreen instructions to complete the recording process. The disc ejects automatically when recording is complete. Editing Recorded DVDs with ShowBiz 2 The ArcSoft ShowBiz 2 program - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 17
video source. • The video recording software must support analogue capture devices. • You must connect a device, and then follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: The menu formatting of created creating Recovery CDs/DVDs, refer to the User's Guide that came with your PC. Setting Automatic Recording - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 18
disc. After the program is opened, select an action and follow onscreen instructions within the program. You can choose to have a specific action occur 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 - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 19
IMPORTANT: The DVD 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 File Formats Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive can read and record the following audio formats: • WAV, MP3, WMA, and CDA for CDs • WAV, MPEG - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 20
included with your PC. You may need to install this CD before using the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. To do this, follow the installation instructions that came with the CD. 16 Creating DVDs and CDs - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 21
The PC has various software programs preinstalled that you can use with the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive: • Windows Media Player • RealOne Player • Windows Movie Maker 2.0 • InterVideo WinDVD • RecordNow! • ArcSoft ShowBiz 2 NOTE: Some programs listed above may not be included with your PC model. - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 22
players. • Record video files to VCDs and DVDs. • Create MPEG files. Troubleshooting My Recording Failed If your recording failed, try the following, and then record (DMA) on your PC. • Reduce maximum recording speed. • Manually select a slower recording speed. Each time you make a recording, - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 23
information located in the Start menu on your desktop. For technical support information, refer to your Warranty & Support Guide. For general information about products and services, and for answers to computer support questions, go to the following Web site at: http://www.hp.com Creating DVDs - HP Media Center m477.uk | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - (English) Creating DVDs and - Page 24
Creating DVDs and CDs
With Your DVD Writer/CD Writer Drive