Playing CDs and DVDs .............................

105

Playing Music CDs with iTunes ...........................................

105

Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD......................

107

Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD...............

108

Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs .............

109

Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs with RecordNow!.............

109

Storing Files on a DVD or CD.............................................

111

Copying a DVD or CD ......................................................

113

Erasing a DVD or CD ........................................................

113

Removing Files in RecordNow! ...........................................

114

Removing Files from a Recorded Data Disc ..........................

114

Archiving Files on a CD or DVD .........................................

115

Creating an Image File......................................................

115

Saving an Image ..............................................................

115

Burning an Image .............................................................

116

Recording Video Files........................................................

116

Using Disc Labels..............................................................

116

Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs for the PC .............................

116

Using Compatibility Information..........................................

117

Identifying Disc Feature and Compatibility ...........................

118

Using the Optical Drive Quick Reference Table ....................

119

Using the Software Quick Reference Table...........................

120

Importing, Editing, and Burning Videos ....

123

Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator......................................

123

Getting Started with WinDVD Creator .................................

124

Identifying Requirements for Capturing Video with

 

WinDVD Creator .........................................................

126

Capturing Digital Camcorder Video with WinDVD Creator ....

126

Capturing Analog Video with WinDVD Creator....................

127

Capturing a Still Image......................................................

128

Editing Video Files with WinDVD Creator ............................

128

Authoring Your DVD with WinDVD Creator .........................

130

Recording VHS Files Direct to DVD with WinDVD Creator .....

132

Converting Recorded TV to VCD or DVD Format...................

132

Using muvee autoProducer unPlugged .................................

133

Getting Started with muvee autoProducer.............................

134

Adding Videos to Your Movie with muvee autoProducer ........

134

Adding Pictures to Your Movie with muvee autoProducer .......

135

Adding Music to Your Movie with muvee autoProducer .........

135

Setting the Style in muvee autoProducer...............................

136

Changing the Settings in muvee autoProducer ......................

136

Making the Movie with muvee autoProducer ........................

137

Recording muvee autoProducer Movie to Disc with

 

WinDVD Creator .........................................................

137

Using an HP Personal Media Drive ............

139

Setting Up the HP Personal Media Drive

 

to Work with Media Center ..........................................

139

Locating the Drive After Installation.....................................

140

Assigning a Drive Letter to the HP Personal Media Drive .......

140

Viewing and Storing Files .................................................

140

Playing Media Files..........................................................

141

Playing Music Files...........................................................

141

Viewing Picture Files.........................................................

142

Playing Video Files...........................................................

142

Watching TV Programs Stored on the

 

HP Personal Media Drive..............................................

143

About Recording TV to the HP Personal Media Drive ............

143

Disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive Safely...............

146

Changing Disk Allocation .................................................

146

Updating Recorded TV List after Removing the

 

HP Personal Media Drive..............................................

147

System Requirements to View Recorded

 

TV Programs on Other PCs ...........................................

147

Troubleshooting ........................................

149

Troubleshooting Problems and Finding Solutions ..................

149

PC Hardware, Operating System, and Other Hardware .......

150

Music .............................................................................

152

Television, Guide, Recording TV ........................................

154

Video/DVD: Video or Display Problems or Errors.................

158

Pictures ...........................................................................

160

Burning CDs or DVDs .......................................................

160

Index........................................................

161

iv HP Media Center PC Reference Guide