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DVD-VR (Video Recording) is a widely accepted video recording format often used with hardware devices such as DVD camcorders or set-top DVD recorders. It was created by the DVD Forum to bring the familiar functionality of VCRs to video editing. System requirements To run DVD DiscRecorder on your computer, make sure the following minimum requirements are met: · Intel® Pentium III® 800 MHz CPU or higher (Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz recommended) · Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP · 128MB of RAM (256MB RAM or higher recommended) · 200MB of available HDD space for program installation · 4GB or more of HDD space for video capture and editing · Windows-compatible display with at least 1024x768 resolution · DVD burner (supporting DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs) · DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc · Windows-compatible mouse, display card, and sound card To utilize the full capabilities of DVD DiscRecorder, the following additional components are recommended: · Capture devices such as TV tuner card and camcorder · OHCI compliant IEEE-1394 card for use with DV camcorder ULEAD DVD DISCRECORDER USER GUIDE 5 Hardware checkup and configuration To make sure your video production runs smoothly and trouble free, click Control Panel: System - Hardware - Device Manager and check if your devices are working properly with your Operating System (OS). In general, as long as the device can be seen and working properly in the Device Manager (this applies to all Windows versions), DVD DiscRecorder will be able to detect it and work with it. Also make sure that a DVD burner is properly connected and configured and that you have the appropriate DVD-RW or DVD-RAM media for recording. Running DVD DiscRecorder Use the DVD MovieFactory launcher and select a task (when it is associated with DVD DiscRecorder), or run DVD DiscRecorder from the Start menu or program folder. Here, you can create a new video project (Create Disc), edit a disc (Edit Disc), or insert and burn videos directly on a disc (Straight to Disc). DVD DiscRecorder Important terms to know Commonly used terminologies in the DVD-VR world are listed here to help you better understand the DVD-VR technology and make the most of DVD DiscRecorder. · Program A video clip recorded by a set-top DVD recorder, captured from a video source, or imported from a DVD video folder. A program can also be an existing video file. · Playlist A pre-defined sequence of video playback. The sequence consists of one or more programs or entry points. Though playlists are not a must on a DVD-VR disc, creating playlists are strongly recommended if you want to watch specific scenes immediately or watch videos in the order you want. · Entry point (cell) A customized starting point of video playback for a program or playlist. A program or playlist can include multiple entry points. In DVD DiscRecorder, an entry point is defined by the mark-in function and the entire playback duration is defined from the mark-in point to the mark-out point. 6 ULEAD DVD DISCRECORDER USER GUIDE Preferences The Preferences dialog box lets you determine most of the program settings. To open the Preferences dialog box, click Settings and options and select Preferences or press [F6]. General · Resume all confirmation dialog boxes Overrides the "Do not show again" option and makes all confirmation dialog boxes appear. · Check Ulead Web site every XX days Specifies how frequently the program checks the Ulead Web site for news and updates. · TV system Select the type of your TV system (NTSC or PAL/ SECAM). · Working folder Enter or locate a folder for temporary files. · Still image playback time Enter the playback duration (from 1 to 10 seconds) for each image in a slideshow. · Audio playback mode Determines how the audio streams of the video are played. · Audio export mode Determines how the audio streams of the video are exported. · Enable DRT-DM during playback Allows support for DRT-DM (Distributed Real Time Defect Management) for DVD-RW discs, which marks bad sectors in order to prevent them from being written on and improves future writing reliability. This option is available depending on the DVD DiscRecorder version you purchase, and is enabled only when a DVD burner supports DRT-DM. Capture · Click OK to start DV capture Launches a confirmation message before performing the actual capturing process. · Stop tape once capturing stops Automatically stops the connected capture device in your computer once the program stops capturing. · Captured image format Select either JPEG or Bitmap format for the still image that you captured. · Image quality Specifies the quality of the captured JPEG image. ULEAD DVD DISCRECORDER USER GUIDE 7 Create Disc DVD DiscRecorder gives you an easy way to add or edit programs by capturing videos, adding video files, and importing DVD videos into your DVD-VR disc project. Introduction to the workspace 1 DVD DiscRecorder 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Add/Edit media buttons 2. Preview Window 3. Program list 4. Edit and info 5. Settings and options 6. Project settings 7. Print disc label 8. Disc space usage 9. Program video clip list 10. Navigation controls 1 Add/Edit media buttons Use these buttons to add/edit videos. 2 Preview Window Use this to view your videos. 8 ULEAD DVD DISCRECORDER USER GUIDE 3 Program list Select a program (video clip) to display in the Program video clip list. 4 Edit and info Use these buttons to remove, join, or separate programs and entry points, or view program properties. 5 Settings and options Click to open a menu where you can customize the settings for playing back video, saving your project, or viewing information about DVD DiscRecorder. 6 Project settings Click to view information about the project and customize its output settings. 7 Print disc label Click to create disc labels or covers. 8 Disc space usage Displays the total file size and video length to be used in the disc. 9 Program video clip list Shows the selected or all program thumbnails. 10 Navigation controls Use these buttons to preview your video clips. Capturing videos DVD DiscRecorder lets you capture videos from digital and analog sources. To capture videos: 1. Click Capture . 2. Select the device to capture from Source (and TV channel if capturing from TV tuner.) 3. Select a capture mode and video format. 4. If capturing from a DV device, use the navigation controls to locate the starting point of the video to capture. 5. Click Capture Video . 6. Press [Esc] to stop. Repeat steps 2 to 6 as needed to capture more videos. 7. Click OK. Adding video files You can add video files of different formats such as AVI, MPEG, WMV, and others to your movie. ULEAD DVD DISCRECORDER USER GUIDE 9 To add a video file to your project: 1. Click Add Video multiple files. 2. Click Open. to select video file(s). Use [Ctrl] or [Shift] to select Adding and editing slideshows Aside from video files, DVD DiscRecorder lets you add photo slideshows to your video projects. The slideshows contain still images and can include transition effects, text, music, and voice annotations. To create a slideshow: 1. On the Program tab, click Add Slideshow . DVD DiscRecorder 2. Locate the folder that contains your image files and select those that you want to include in the slideshow. Use [Ctrl] or [Shift] to se ...