DVD Writer User’s Guide For use with your DVD Writer/CD Writer Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 1 of 30 Printed: 10/16/02 02:33 PM...
Page 2
HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Microsoft Windows XP may give you options for the type of disc you insert. Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 3 of 30 Printed: 10/16/02 02:33 PM...
Page 8
If you insert a blank or data disc, a window with options for blank or data discs opens. DVD Writer User’s Guide Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 4 of 30...
CDs. CD-R discs play in most home and car stereos. CD-RW discs play only in some stereos. Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 5 of 30...
For best compatibility with CD-ROM drives and CD players, use CD-R discs to record music. DVD Writer User’s Guide Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 6 of 30...
Click the Help button for more information about the RecordNow program. Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 7 of 30 Printed: 10/16/02 02:33 PM...
MyDVD, choose the formatting settings, and then record the video file to disc by using MyDVD. DVD Writer User’s Guide Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 8 of 30...
Page 13
VCR to your hard drive. The ShowBiz capture window opens. Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 9 of 30 Printed: 10/16/02 02:33 PM 3 Make sure the Video box is checked.
Page 14
Refer to the Help (?) menu in ShowBiz for more information about editing your video files. DVD Writer User’s Guide Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 10 of 30 Printed: 10/16/02 02:33 PM 3 Select Project and then click Save to save your video project to your hard drive.
Refer to the Help (?) menu in ShowBiz for more information about editing and recording your video files. Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 11 of 30...
1 Attach your digital video source to your PC. A window appears with various options. DVD Writer User’s Guide Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 12 of 30 Printed: 10/16/02 02:33 PM 2 Select Make a DVD, and then click OK.
To create a DVD movie in MyDVD: 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic, MyDVD, and then click Start MyDVD. Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 13 of 30...
Page 18
Project. Click Transfer Video Direct-to-DVD then follow onscreen instructions. DVD Writer User’s Guide Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 14 of 30 Printed: 10/16/02 02:33 PM 5 Click the Edit Style button in the toolbar, select options, and then click OK.
Follow onscreen instructions to complete recording your video files to CD or DVD. Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 15 of 30 Printed: 10/16/02 02:33 PM...
17 GB (Digital Versatile Play DVD games. Disc read-only memory) Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 17 of 30 Printed: 10/16/02 02:33 PM Audio and video DVD...
Page 22
(compact disc Install software. read-only memory) DVD Writer User’s Guide Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 18 of 30 Printed: 10/16/02 02:33 PM Disc features and compatibility Records once Holds up to 4.7 GB of data, video,...
Page 23
The DVD Writer/CD Writer drive cannot write to DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM discs. Use DVDs that have a “+” in their names. Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48...
InterVideo Play DVD movies, music CDs, and video CDs. WinDVD DVD Writer User’s Guide Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 20 of 30 Printed: 10/16/02 02:33 PM...
Page 25
Create slide shows for your picture files. Use MPEG and AVI (DVD Video Recording Format Movies) video formats. Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 21 of 30...
Page 26
PC but not on home DVD video players. DVD Writer User’s Guide Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 22 of 30 Printed: 10/16/02 02:33 PM...
Page 27
Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive will not copy commercially available DVD movies. Most commercial DVDs are encoded to prevent unauthorized duplication. Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 53 Page: 23 of 30...
Web sites of software manufacturers (for the latest program updates). DVD Writer User’s Guide Filename: s3adndl.doc Title: Self Cover [complete version] Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: billm Last Saved By: JimL Revision #: 48 Page: 24 of 30 Printed: 10/16/02 02:33 PM Help and Support information located in the Start menu on your desktop.