HP a1217n, a1320y, a1428x, a1339d manual Creating a Video Project with the Direct-to-Disc Wizards

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Creating a Video Project with the Direct-to-Disc Wizards

Sonic MyDVD includes Direct-to-Disc Wizards that guide you through the steps you must complete to create a DVD or VCD video project. A video project is a way to group, organize, store, play, and burn related video and still digital files.

1Connect your digital camcorder or Web camera to your PC.

2Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.

3Click the Video button and then Direct-to-Disc.

4Click DVD or VCD depending on the type of project you want to create. The Direct-to-VCD or Direct-to-DVD Wizard displays.

5Click Edit Style, and edit any of the following elements:

Background color and graphics on the menus and submenus

Button styles

Background music

Text format (font, color, and size)

Custom styles

Alternately, you can click No Menus in the Direct-to-Disc Wizard if you do not want to be able to select from multiple files in the project.

6Type a name for your project in the project name field.

7Click 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 stored by default in the My DVDs folder. Click Location if you want to select a different folder.

8Click Next. The Capture screen displays.

Make sure the output from your digital camcorder appears in the Preview window. If it does not, double-check your connections and make sure your camera is in playback mode.

9Click Record Settings to edit any of the default settings.

10Optionally, set a capture length, chapter points, or scene detection. Click the corresponding Help icon to display the online Help for each of these features.

11Click 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 Capturing — Starts a video capture (.mpeg format).

12Click Stop Capturing to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length (step 10).

13A confirmation message displays stating the disc or file was created successfully. Click OK.

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Contents Getting Started Guide Page Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Working with Digital Images Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsUsing the Memory Card Reader Using the HP Personal Media DriveCreating Video Discs and Movies Creating Audio and Data Discs103 Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducerPlacing your PC in the proper location Setting Up Your PCUsing surge protection Putting Your PC TogetherConnector Symbol Description Mouse PS/2 connector Connecting to the PCSerial Rear Turning On Your PC for the First Time Storing documentation and recovery discsRequirements Setting Up and Connecting to the InternetPage Signing Up for Software Updates Using the PC with Safety and ComfortCreating user accounts Setting Up Accounts on Your New PCCreating passwords Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware DevicesUsing HP Organize Software Using HP ProductsChoose All Programs Click HP Organize Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons Using the KeyboardHp or Icon Feature DescriptionDVD/MP3 Customizing the keyboard buttons Using Your Docking Bay Using Your PC TopTo store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards Page Page Connecting the speakers Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsSound connector types Illustration Type Connector DescriptionSound connector Description Name Speaker system See Speaker configurationsSpeaker types Connecting 2.1 2 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakersConnecting 4.1 4 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 5.1 5 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Page Connecting 7.1 7 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Page Adapter cables Connecting the PC to a home audio systemOr 2.1 home stereo installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation procedure Select models only Connecting digital audioConfiguring the Sound Software Choose All Programs Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound ManagerPage Sound Effect Manager control screens Configuring audio output with Sound Effect ManagerClick the Speaker Configuration tab To enable the Audio WizardRetasking front-panel connectors with Sound Effect Manager Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect ManagerRealtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager When to use multistreaming audio Configuring multistreaming audioSelect the Enable multi-streaming playback check box Setting up multistreaming audioExample 1 Online gaming Example 2 For digital home entertainment Configuring Sound for the Media Software ProgramType 6 connectors only Resolving Sound IssuesSelecting Recording Devices Using the Memory Card Reader Using the Memory Card Reader Slot memory card reader select models only Media Insertion GuideCard Insert Into 4-slot reader Card Insert Into 2-slot reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive Connecting the Drive Inserting the Drive Click My Computer Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive LetterPlaying music files Using the DriveStoring files Playing media filesDisconnecting the Drive Working with Digital Images Using HP Photosmart Premier Page Getting Started Guide Playing Music CDs Playing CDs and DVDsPlaying DVDs Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Using country/region codesPlaying Video CDs VCDs Select Play using Windows Media Player, and click OK. OrPlaying Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Getting Started Guide Creating Audio and Data Discs Working with Audio CDs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before RecordingAudio CD tips Verifying audio disc recorded without errorsCreating jukebox discs Creating audio CDsWorking with Data DVDs and CDs Verifying data disc recorded without errorsData disc tips Creating data discs Archiving Files on a CD or DVD Copying a DVD or CDCreating an image file Working with Image FilesBurning from an image file LightScribe requirements Disc Labeling with LightScribeBurning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler Compatibility Information Using adhesive disc labelsVCD Disc Features and Compatibility TableDVD Optical Drive Quick Reference TableWith this program You can Software Quick Reference TableWith this program You can Before You Begin Capturing Video Creating Video Discs and 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 projectTo This Menu Editing the style of a video projectEditing movie files Click Edit StyleClick Edit Movie Burning a video project to discCreating a Video Project with the Direct-to-Disc Wizards Video Quality and Disc Size Video Audio Estimated time per disc size Quality Format DVD Recording TimeGetting Started Guide Basic Steps to Make a Movie Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducerLocating muvee autoProducer Getting started Using muvee autoProducerCapturing live video from a DV camcorder Capturing video from a DV camcorderClick Tools, then Get Video from Camera Capturing recorded video from a DV camcorder Adding videosPage Adding music Adding picturesSelecting the style Changing the settingsAdding an opening title and closing credits Making the movie VCD video CD Saving the movie projectRecording the movie project to disc Computer Playback Mail DV camcorderGetting Started Guide Choose All Programs Choose User’s Guides Getting HelpFinding Onscreen Guides Finding Guides on the WebChoose All Programs Choose PC Help & Tools Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing PC Help & Tools Using Updates from HPTurning off messages Getting messagesReactivating messages Index IndexGetting Started Guide Multichannel speakers configuring Messages 100 supported formats Index Printed
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a1428x, a1217n, a1320y, a1339d specifications

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