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Note: A message may appear when you click "Capture", which states the following.
"MyDVD cannot detect a signal on the selected video source. Please make sure that you
have a device connected and that is a NTSC (or PAL) device."
If this message appears:
a) Click "OK" to close the error message.
b) Click "Done" to close the capture window.
c) Press the play button on your VCR, camcorder, or other video source.
d) Click the "Capture" button.
MyDVD will then recognize the video stream and allow you to capture.
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MyDVD software will stop capturing when there are gaps in the video source. When this
occurs, you will need to start capturing a new clip after the gap to continue. Gaps in the
video footage can be caused by a number of things, such as:
a) Stops, pauses, or unrecorded space in the original video tape recording. Starting
and stopping the camcorder usually causes gaps in the video.
b) Old, damaged, and deteriorated original recording, such as old VHS tapes.
c) Static or snow in the original recording.
d) Stops, pauses, or unrecorded space on previously edited tape sources.
PREVIEWING YOUR DVD PROJECT
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When previewing a project in MyDVD before burning, playback may appear fuzzy and
unclear, such as video containing "feathering" or "tearing" along the edges of objects,
especially objects in motion. This effect is caused due to the difference between how
televisions and computer monitors display video. This effect will not be as noticeable when
the video is played back from the finished (burned) DVD or Video CD disc.
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With computer systems with processor speeds slower than 800 MHz or with slower video
cards, you may experience problems properly previewing audio and video footage in the
MyDVD capture window. While the preview may appear choppy, the finished recorded file,
DVD, or VCD played back on your TV will not. Updating the video and/or audio drivers for
your video card and/or sound card may reduce this problem, so check your video or sound
card manufacturer's website for driver updates.
BURNING YOUR DVD PROJECT
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If you are using a USB 2.0 DVD burner and are having trouble burning a complete DVD,
reconnect the DVD burner to another USB port on your computer system. Also ensure you
have downloaded the latest USB drivers from the manufacturer of the USB device.
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In rare instances, while burning your video to DVD, an error message may appear, such as
"bit rate too high." In this case, please use the following procedure.
a) Double click on the first chapter point of the video clips you created. In the main
MyDVD window, select the trim dialog box and trim back (remove) about 5 to 10
seconds of video from the end. Close the trim dialog window, save the project and
try to burn.
b) If the message persists, re-check the video for static footage in the trim dialog
window. If you had captured static in your video clip, use the thumbnail to trim back
to a point on the video where the static does not appear.
Adaptec VideOh!
Helpful Hints 10/02
pn 513400-00
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