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Adding files 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 HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Video capture from a digital video camera (as described in the next section).

To add files from a DVD, VCD, or from your hard disk drive:

1Click File, Open, and then select a video project that you created as described in “Creating a video project” on page 90.

2Click Add Files.

3Navigate to the folder that contains the video files you want to add or to the media drive that contains the DVD or VCD.

4Select the files you want to add, and then click Open. The files are added to the current project and displayed in the project window.

Capturing video to a video project

You can capture live video or still images by connecting a Web camera or digital video camera to the USB connector on the HP Digital Entertainment Center. The video capture is added to your video project and stored in a file on your hard disk drive.

To add a video capture to a video project:

1Click File, Open, and then select a video project that you created as described in “Creating a video project” on page 90.

2Connect your digital video camera to the USB port.

3Click Capture Video to display the Capture screen.

Sonic MyDVD displays the name of the capture device (your camera), the default capture type (audio and video), and the default quality setting (High Quality).

4Click Record Settings to edit any of these default settings.

5Optionally, set a capture length, chapter points, or scene detection. Click the corresponding Help icon to display the online Help for each of these features.

6Click one of the following:

Grab Frame — The image currently displayed in the Capture window is stored as a picture file (.jpg, .bmp, .gif, .tif, or .png format).

Start Capture — Starts a video capture (.mpg format). Click Stop Capture to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length (step 5).

7In the Save As dialog box, name the captured file and select the file format and the folder where you want to save it. Click Save.

8Click OK to return to the project window.

The file is stored on your hard disk drive and added to the current project.

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Contents HP Digital Entertainment Center Software Guide USA Table of Contents Playing Music Files Creating Video Discs Movies Index 125 Watch and record live TV Experience the Entertainment FunRight music for the moment Share your digital memoriesUsing Media Center Features Opening Media Center using a trackball Setting Up Media CenterOpening Media Center using the remote control Navigating Media Center Media Center menu barsIcon Action Media Center control menuClick Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options Using Media Center Quick Resume modeCompleting the setup wizard steps Media Center Start Menu Some of the features listed are for select models onlyOnline Spotlight Using Instant Messaging in Media CenterLogging in to your messenger account Changing Media Center SettingsMedia Center Settings Categories Finding Additional Media Center Information Contacting HP Support in Media CenterHP Digital Entertainment Center Software Guide Using the Remote Control Features and location may vary Remote Control Buttons OverviewTV Opens the My TV window in Media Center Emitting a signal when you press a buttonPictures Opens the My Pictures window in Media Center Fwd Moves media forward at three speedsHP Digital Entertainment Center Software Guide Navigating My TV Watching and Recording TV ProgramsWatching TV Watching Live TV Controlling TV playback Button Action Using the remote control in My TVButton Action More Using the Television Program GuideInformation GuideTelevision Program Guide Errors Using Media Center without a GuideViewing the Television Program Guide Setting up how Media Center downloads the Guide Adding a postal code to receive the correct Guide Manually downloading the GuideEditing channels in the Guide Adding missing channels to the GuideClick Add Channel Select Edit NumbersRemoving channels from the Guide Searching for TV ProgramsTV Programs Select Categories Searching for TV programs using categoriesRecording icons Recording TV ProgramsRecording programs manually with or without a Guide Recording TV from the GuideTV Programs Best GB/hour Better Good Fair Recording quality and hard disk drive storage spaceSelect More Programs Copying recorded TV programs to DVD or CDSelect Recorded TV Select View DVD or View CD Select Create DVD or Create CDMedia Copy Protection Playing Recorded TV ProgramsMy Music is designed to work with Windows Media Player My MusicUsing My Music with Media Center Adding music files from your hard disk drive Adding Music to the My Music LibrarySelect Add folders on this computer, and then select Next Deleting music files from the My Music library Adding music files from a CDUsing supported music file types Playing Music Files in My Music Playing a song in My Music Playing an album in My MusicFinding and Playing an Album in My Music Creating a Queue List in My MusicCreating a Playlist in My Music Select Create CD/DVD Copying Music Files to CD in My MusicSelect Create CD Working with Digital Images My PicturesUsing My Pictures in Media Center Adding picture files from your hard disk drive Adding Pictures to My PicturesViewing Pictures in My Pictures Viewing a slideshow with music in My Pictures Viewing pictures as a slideshowSelect My Pictures Using supported picture file types in My Pictures Fixing red eye or contrast Editing Pictures in My PicturesRotating pictures Cropping pictures in My PicturesPrinting Pictures in My Pictures Media Center, all pictures are copied to CDs as .jpg files Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDsPlaying Videos Select My Videos Playing Digital Videos in Media CenterTransferring and Recording Video Files Using Supported Video File TypesCreating a CD/DVD from Video Files Playing DVD Movies in Media Center Playing DVDsChanging the DVD Movie Language Changing DVD Audio SettingsListening to FM Radio Playing FM Radio Stations Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the Same Time Organizing Preset Radio StationsHP Digital Entertainment Center Software Guide Select models only Creating Audio Data DiscsErasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Working with Audio CDs Audio CD tips Verifying an audio disc recorded without errorsEnsure that the Verify copied data discs box is checked Creating audio CDs Creating jukebox discs Working with Data DVDs and CDs Verifying a data disc recorded without errorsData disc tips Creating data discs Copying a DVD or CD Working with image files Archiving Files on a CD or DVDBurning from an image file Creating an image fileLightScribe requirements Disc Labeling with LightScribeBurning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler Using adhesive disc labelsCompatibility Information VCD Disc Features and Compatibility TableOptical Drive Quick Reference Table Software Quick Reference Table With this program You can HP Digital Entertainment Center Software Guide Before You Begin Capturing Video Creating Video Discs MoviesCreating a video project Sonic MyDVD Video ProjectsCapturing video to a video project Adding files to a video projectClick Add Files Adding submenus to a video project Adding slideshows to a video projectEditing movie files Editing the style of a video projectClick Edit Style Burning a video project to disc Creating a Video Project with the Direct-to-Disc Wizard Video Quality and Disc Size Estimated time per disc size Video quality Audio format DVD Recording TimeHP Digital Entertainment Center Software Guide Basic Steps to Make a Movie Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducerDesktop Locating the two versions of muvee autoProducerGetting started on the desktop Using muvee autoProducer on the DesktopButton Allows you to See Capturing video from a DV camcorder Click the Get Video from Camera button Capturing live video from a DV camcorderAdding videos Adding music Adding picturesSelecting the style Changing the settingsMaking the movie Adding an opening title and closing creditsRecording the movie project to disc Saving the movie projectComputer Playback Mail DV camcorder VCD video CDUsing muvee autoProducer unPlugged in Media Center Selecting pictures Selecting videosSelecting music Setting the styleAdjusting audio and video settings Upgrading muvee autoProducer HP Digital Entertainment Center Software Guide Using an HP Personal Media Drive Select HP Settings Locating the Drive After InstallationClick My Computer Viewing and Storing Files Assigning a Drive Letter to the HP Personal Media DrivePlaying Music Files Playing Media FilesViewing Picture Files About Recording TV to Your HP Personal Media Drive Playing Video FilesWatching TV Programs Stored on the HP Personal Media Drive Click Settings, TV, Recorder, Recorder storageHP Personal Media Drive, if desired Recording TV programs to Your HP Personal Media DriveChanging the TV recording path to the local hard disk drive Disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive SafelyChanging Disk Allocation HP Digital Entertainment Center Software Guide Index HP Digital Entertainment Center Software Guide Index HP Digital 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