Using The Transcoding Software; System Requirements; Software Installation - GoVideo PVP4040 Pocket Cinema User Manual

Installing the Transcoder Software
The supplied CD includes special Transcoder software and codecs that allow you to convert your movie files to a
format that is recognized by the player.

System Requirements

PC requirements
• PC with Pentium III 1GHz processor or higher
• 256MB RAM or higher
• VGA adapter with Microsoft DirectX® support
• Sound card (required)
• Microsoft® Windows® ME®, Windows 2000®,
Windows XP®
• Microsoft DirectX® 8.0 or later
• Microsoft Windows Media Player® 9.0

Software Installation

Follow the steps below to install the Transcoder
software and other required codecs. You must
have an Internet connection established on
your PC in order to complete the installation.
1 Insert the supplied installation CD.
2 The main installation screen is displayed.
• If you do not see the screen at right, click
START> RUN, and then browse to
"autorun.exe" and click OK.
3 You MUST INSTALL each of the following
items by clicking its link and following the
on-screen instructions:
• DivX 5.11 Codec (Internet connection
required) - When the File Download box
appears, click Open to download and
launch the installer.
• Multi-Codec Pack (Internet connection
required) - When the File Download box
appears, click Open to download and
launch the installer.
• Windows Media Player 9.0 (Internet
connection required) - Connects you to
the Microsoft website where you can
download the latest version of Windows
Media Player for your operating system.
• Direct X 9.0 (Internet connection
required) - Follow the on-screen wizard to
install.
• Media Transcoder - This is the master
application that converts media file
formats to be compatible with the player.
Follow the Installation Wizard to install.
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Transcoder Software
About Codecs
• Codec stands for "code/decode" and refers to the
conversion of files from one format to another.
• The player will only recognize AVI and ASF files
with MPEG-4 Video and MP3 Audio.
• The supplied Transcoder software will convert
the following files into a format compatible with
the player: WMV, ASF, AVI, MPEG, MPG, WMA.
4 When all applications and codecs have
been installed, select "Exit" to exit the
installer.
5 Launch the Transcoder software.
• Select START > Programs > Transcoder >
Transcoder.
or
• Double-click the Transcoder icon on the
Windows desktop.
Other CD Options
Try these links on the installer screen for advanced
help and other CD options:
• User's Guide - Links to a PDF of the player's
User's Guide.
• Q & A - Links to common questions about
Transcoder operation.
• Install Guide - Links to detailed instructions on
software installation.
• Browse CD - Allows you to browse the contents
of the CD, including sample media files.