HP SR1830NX, SR1817CL, SR1811NX Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording, Working with Audio CDs

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Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording

Previously recorded files on CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs must be erased before recording new files. CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R discs cannot be erased.

To erase a rewritable disc in Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:

1Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.

2Click Tools and then Erase Disc.

3Insert the rewritable disc you want to erase.

4Click the Quick Erase or Full Erase option, and then click the Erase Disc icon.

Working with Audio CDs

Sonic DigitalMedia Plus enables you to create audio CDs that play in your car or home CD player, and on PCs. You can create two main types of music CDs:

Uncompressed — Typical CD format like you would purchase on a commercial CD. This type of CD holds 10 to 20 songs depending on their length.

Uncompressed files can be burned on CD-Rs (which play in most home and car stereos, DVD players, and computers) or CD-RWs (which play only in some stereos, DVD players, and PCs).

The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in “Creating audio CDs” on page 62.

Compressed — Files are burned to a disc using a compressed file format (.mp3, .wma, or .m4a). The smaller file format enables you to fit approximately ten times as many songs onto the disc (depending on length and format).

Compressed files can be burned to CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVDs, DVD-RWs, or DVD+RWs (select models only). Compressed files can only be played on PCs, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility, check the documentation for the device where you intend to play the disc. You may hear a slight loss of sound quality using compressed audio files.

The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in “Creating jukebox discs” on page 62.

For more compatibility information, see “Disc Features and Compatibility Table” on page 69.

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Contents Getting Started Guide Page Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Using the Memory Card ReaderUsing the HP Personal Media Drive Working with Digital ImagesCreating Audio and Data Discs Creating Video Discs and MoviesIndex Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducerGetting Help Setting Up Your PC Using surge protectionPutting Your PC Together Placing your PC in the proper locationSerial Connecting to the PCConnector Symbol Description Mouse PS/2 connector Rear Storing documentation and recovery discs Turning On Your PC for the First TimeSetting Up and Connecting to the Internet RequirementsPage Using the PC with Safety and Comfort Signing Up for Software UpdatesSetting Up Accounts on Your New PC Creating user accountsGuidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Creating passwordsUsing Compaq Organize Software Choose All Programs Click Compaq OrganizeUsing the Keyboard Identifying Special Keyboard ButtonsIcon Feature Description Compaq orCD/DVD Customizing the keyboard buttons Sound connector types Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsConnecting the speakers Connector Description Illustration TypeSound connector Description Speaker configurations Name Speaker system SeeConnecting 2.1 2 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Speaker typesConnecting 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 Connecting the PC to a home audio system Adapter cablesOr 2.1 home stereo installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation procedure Connecting digital audio Select models onlyConfiguring the Sound Software Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager Choose All ProgramsPage Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager Click the Speaker Configuration tabTo enable the Audio Wizard Sound Effect Manager control screensUsing the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager Retasking front-panel connectors with Sound Effect ManagerRealtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager Configuring multistreaming audio When to use multistreaming audioExample 1 Online gaming Setting up multistreaming audioSelect the Enable multi-streaming playback check box Configuring Sound for the Media Software Program Example 2 For digital home entertainmentSelecting Recording Devices Resolving Sound IssuesType 6 connectors only Using the Memory Card Reader Using the Memory Card Reader Card Insert Into 4-slot reader Media Insertion GuideSlot memory card reader select models only Getting Started Guide Using the HP Personal Media Drive Connecting the Drive Inserting the Drive Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter Click My ComputerUsing the Drive Storing filesPlaying media files Playing music filesDisconnecting the Drive Working with Digital Images Using HP Photosmart Premier Page Getting Started Guide Playing DVDs Playing CDs and DVDsPlaying Music CDs Using country/region codes Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media PlayerPlaying Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Select Play using Windows Media Player, and click OK. OrPlaying Video CDs VCDs Getting Started Guide Creating Audio and Data Discs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Working with Audio CDsVerifying audio disc recorded without errors Audio CD tipsCreating audio CDs Creating jukebox discsData disc tips Verifying data disc recorded without errorsWorking with Data DVDs and CDs Creating data discs Copying a DVD or CD Archiving Files on a CD or DVDBurning from an image file Working with Image FilesCreating an image file Burning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler Disc Labeling with LightScribeLightScribe requirements Using adhesive disc labels Compatibility InformationDisc Features and Compatibility Table VCDOptical Drive Quick Reference Table DVDSoftware Quick Reference Table With this program You canWith this program You can Creating Video Discs and Movies Before You Begin Capturing Video Sonic MyDVD Video ProjectsClick Add Files Creating a Video ProjectAdding files to a video project Capturing video to a video project Adding slideshows to a video project Adding submenus to a video projectEditing the style of a video project Editing movie filesClick Edit Style To This MenuBurning a video project to disc Creating a Video Project with the Direct-to-Disc Wizards Video Quality and Disc Size DVD Recording Time Video Audio Estimated time per disc size Quality FormatCreating Movies Using muvee autoProducer Basic Steps to Make a MovieLocating muvee autoProducer Using muvee autoProducer Getting startedClick Tools, then Get Video from Camera Capturing video from a DV camcorderCapturing live video from a DV camcorder Adding videos Capturing recorded video from a DV camcorderPage Adding pictures Adding musicChanging the settings Selecting the styleAdding an opening title and closing credits Making the movie Saving the movie project Recording the movie project to discComputer Playback Mail DV camcorder VCD video CDGetting Started Guide Getting Help Finding Onscreen GuidesFinding Guides on the Web Choose All Programs Choose User’s GuidesUsing the Onscreen Help and Support Center Using PC Help & ToolsUsing Compaq Connections Choose All Programs Choose PC Help & ToolsGetting messages Turning off messagesReactivating messages Index IndexGetting Started Guide Multichannel speakers configuring Messages 96 supported formats Index Printed
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