Capture Video - Ulead DVD MOVIEFACTORY 6 PLUS User Manual

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Capture video

Ulead DVD MovieFactory is capable of capturing video from different video sources
such as DV and HDV camcorders and VCRs, analog devices, and TV tuners.
Capturing is the process of transferring video from your camcorder or other video
sources to your computer. When you have properly set up your equipment for
capturing, the video feed from your source device should be visible when you play
the source tape in the Preview Window of the Capture Video dialog box. If your
display card supports TV output connection, you will be able to view your video on
a TV monitor.
Capture source devices are categorized into three classes: Analog TV, Digital TV,
and DV Camcorder/HDV Camcorder. To capture video, click Import and then
Capture from Devices in the Launcher. You can also click Capture video in the
Select source and import (Step: 1/3) page.
Capturing DV video
DVD MovieFactory allows you to capture digital video and automatically store it in
your selected format.
To capture DV video:
1. Connect your camcorder to the IEEE-1394 interface card. Turn it on and set it to
Play (or VTR /VCR) mode.
2. In the Select source and import (Step: 1/3) page, click Capture video
. The Capture Video dialog box opens. The DV device connected to your
computer is displayed in the Source list.
3. Select a capture Mode:
• Fixed duration sets the total duration to be captured.
• Full DV tape captures the whole DV tape from tape start to end.
4. To adjust the capture options, click
• Format allows you to select the file format of the captured video.
• Capture folder shows the path of the folder where captured videos are
saved. Click Select capture folder to select a different folder.
5. Click Play in the Navigation Panel.
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