Creating Video Discs And Movies; Before You Begin Capturing Video - HP Pavilion d4100 - Desktop PC Getting Started Manual

Creating Video Discs and Movies

Your PC may include the following movie making programs, depending on
your model:
• Sonic MyDVD
• Sonic DigitalMedia Plus (which includes MyDVD)
• Windows Movie Maker
• muvee autoProducer (select models only)
These programs all capture, edit, and manage your home video files, while
allowing you to add your own personal touch to your home movies. They come
installed on your PC and can be started by clicking Start and then All Programs
on your desktop.
IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or
encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by
copyright law.

Before You Begin Capturing Video

You can capture (copy) video files to your hard disk drive by using the Sonic
MyDVD program. Among the devices supported by Sonic MyDVD are analog video
devices, digital camcorders, and Web cameras. Use your composite or S-video
inputs (input connectors vary by model) to capture video from a VCR or an analog
video camera.
To capture video files, you need to:
1 Connect your video source device according to the device's instructions.
2 Turn your device on and set it to playback mode.
3 Make sure Sonic MyDVD can detect your digital or analog device.
4 If your PC has multiple video devices connected, they all appear on the Capture
screen. You must select the video source you would like to use.
NOTE: You may need to turn your digital video device off and on again for the
program to detect it.
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