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Welcome to Corel WinDVD
Welcome to Corel WinDVD
We would like to thank you for making Corel® WinDVD® your choice for audio and video enjoyment.
Regardless of the version you have purchased, you now have the most popular DVD and video playback
software available.
Corel WinDVD is a simple-to-use software for playing standard and high definition video. It supports
playback of DVD and AVCHD content, and combines all the features of a standard consumer player
with some very advanced functionalities.
In this section, you'll find these topics: What's New in WinDVD 2010 System Requirements Installing
and Uninstalling WinDVD Running WinDVD Registering Corel Products Corel Support Services
This manual provides information on the features of different WinDVD editions. Some features are not
available in all editions. Visit www.corel.com
for more information.
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Welcome to Corel WinDVD > What's New in WinDVD 2010
What's New in WinDVD 2010
New User Interface
A simplified interface design provides easier access to playback controls, features, and options.
Pocket Mode Viewing
WinDVD lets you resize the user interface manually so you can discreetly play your favorite movies on
top of other applications running in the background.
Enhanced SD to HD Conversion
Advanced filtering technology enhances the quality of standard definition (SD) video when viewed on
high definition (HD) display.
Full AVCHD Support
WinDVD supports the playback of discs, MS, SD cards, and built-in media created by AVCHD
camcorders.
Trimension™ All2HD Support
Trimension™ All2HD guarantees high definition PC viewing of a wide range of video formats.
DTS NEO:6 Support
Enjoy multi-channel sound from stereo CDs and DVDs. DTS Neo:6 is an advanced decoder that
expands 2-channel audio into five or six channels.
New Video Filters
De-block and De-snow filters remove digital noise or blocky compression artifacts from your video.
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Welcome to Corel WinDVD > System Requirements
Minimum System
Requirements
Recommended System
Requirements
Operating system
Windows® XP (Service Pack 3), Windows® Vista (Service Pack
1), Windows® 7
Processor
Windows XP:
Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or
equivalent AMD Athlon™
processor
Windows Vista:
Intel® Pentium® 4
or equivalent AMD Athlon™
processor
Intel® Pentium® 4 2.8GHz or
equivalent AMD Athlon™
processor, or above
Memory
256 MB RAM
512 MB RAM
Graphics card
AGP or PCI Express graphic
accelerator card with DirectDraw
Overlay support
AGP or PCI Express graphic
accelerator card with HWMC,
DirectDraw Overlay support for
VRAM 64 MB or above
Audio card
PCI sound card or on-board audio
Free hard disk space
250MB
Optical drive
DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD RW combo, DVD-R/RW,
DVD+RW, or DVD-RAM drive
System Requirements
WinDVD 2010 supports both Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1/SP2 and Windows 7.
Before you install WinDVD, make sure that your system meets the minimum hardware and software
requirements.
Playback of DVD Disc
Playback of High Definition (720p and 1080i), WMV-HD, and VC1 files
Memory: 512 MB and above
Use of Trimension All2HD features Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ X2 and above
Memory: 512 MB and above
Check the system requirements for the operating system you are using to maximize the compatibility and
performance of WinDVD.
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Welcome to Corel WinDVD > Installing and Uninstalling WinDVD > To uninstall WinDVD
Installing and Uninstalling WinDVD
The Installer makes it easy to install Corel applications and components. It lets you install and uninstall
any Corel applications included in your software package. add components to a currently installed
application. refresh files and configuration of currently installed applications.
To install WinDVD
1 Close all running programs.
2 Insert the WinDVD Installation disc into your DVD drive. The Setup window should start automatically
followed by the
Welcome to WinDVD Setup window.
If the installer program does not start automatically, double-click the My Computer icon on your
desktop, browse and select the DVD drive where you inserted the WinDVD Installation CD, and then
double-click the
Setup icon.
3 Follow the instructions on your screen.
To uninstall WinDVD
1 On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Control Panel. The
Control Panel window appears.
2 Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. The
Add or Remove Programs dialog box appears.
3 Select the Corel WinDVD entry and click Change/Remove. The
Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears.
4 Click
OK to confirm.
5 Follow the instructions on your screen.
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Welcome to Corel WinDVD > Installing and Uninstalling WinDVD > To uninstall WinDVD
Installing and Uninstalling WinDVD
The Installer makes it easy to install Corel applications and components. It lets you install and uninstall
any Corel applications included in your software package. add components to a currently installed
application. refresh files and configuration of currently installed applications.
To install WinDVD
1 Close all running programs.
2 Insert the WinDVD Installation disc into your DVD drive. The Setup window should start automatically
followed by the
Welcome to WinDVD Setup window.
If the installer program does not start automatically, double-click the My Computer icon on your
desktop, browse and select the DVD drive where you inserted the WinDVD Installation CD, and then
double-click the
Setup icon.
3 Follow the instructions on your screen.
To uninstall WinDVD
1 On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Control Panel. The
Control Panel window appears.
2 Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. The
Add or Remove Programs dialog box appears.
3 Select the Corel WinDVD entry and click Change/Remove. The
Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears.
4 Click
OK to confirm.
5 Follow the instructions on your screen.
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Welcome to Corel WinDVD > Installing and Uninstalling WinDVD > To uninstall WinDVD
Installing and Uninstalling WinDVD
The Installer makes it easy to install Corel applications and components. It lets you install and uninstall
any Corel applications included in your software package. add components to a currently installed
application. refresh files and configuration of currently installed applications.
To install WinDVD
1 Close all running programs.
2 Insert the WinDVD Installation disc into your DVD drive. The Setup window should start automatically
followed by the
Welcome to WinDVD Setup window.
If the installer program does not start automatically, double-click the My Computer icon on your
desktop, browse and select the DVD drive where you inserted the WinDVD Installation CD, and then
double-click the
Setup icon.
3 Follow the instructions on your screen.
To uninstall WinDVD
1 On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Control Panel. The
Control Panel window appears.
2 Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. The
Add or Remove Programs dialog box appears.
3 Select the Corel WinDVD entry and click Change/Remove. The
Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears.
4 Click
OK to confirm.
5 Follow the instructions on your screen.
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Welcome to Corel WinDVD > Running WinDVD
Running WinDVD
Once you have installed WinDVD, you can start the player in either of the following ways: On the
desktop, double-click the Corel WinDVD shortcut. In the Windows Start Menu, click Corel WinDVD
from the list of installed programs.
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Welcome to Corel WinDVD > Registering Corel Products
Registering Corel Products
Registering Corel products is important to ensure that you receive timely access to the latest product
updates, as well as valuable information about product releases. Registration also gives you access to
free downloads, articles, tips and tricks, and special offers.
For more information about registering a Corel product, visit www.corel.com/support/register
.
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Welcome to Corel WinDVD > C orel Support Services
Corel Support Services
Corel Support Services can provide you with prompt and accurate information about product features,
specifications, pricing, availability, services, and technical support. For the most current information on
available support and professional services for your Corel product, please visit www.corel.com/support
.
Warranty Support
Corel's warranty support is designed to help customers with technical issues related to installation and
product defects, including crashes and errors caused by Corel software.
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Interface Basics
Interface Basics
The WinDVD main window consists of the Caption Bar for customization options, the Viewing Area for
video display, and the
Player Panel for playback controls.
In this section, you'll find these topics: Player Panel Caption Bar
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Interface Basics > Player Panel
Icon
Function
Description
Audio
Indicates the currently used
audio technology such as
PCM, PCM 96/24, LPCM,
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital
Plus, Dolby TruHD, DTS, or
DTS-HD.
Media Type
Indicates the current media
type such as DVD, CD,
VCD, DVD+/-VR, Audio
CD, Karaoke, or MP3.
Volume Controls
Drag slider to increase or
decrease volume playback.
Click the speaker icon to
mute volume.
Stop
Click to stop media
playback.
Rewind
Click to rewind. Default
reverse speed is 1x. You can
change this to the following
speed options: 2x, 4x, 8x,
20x or 60x.
Previous Chapter
Click to jump to the start of
the previous chapter.
Play/Pause
Click to start/pause video
playback.
When video is looped (using
A-B Repeat or
Languagemate), clicking
Play/Pause resumes normal
playback.
Next Chapter
Click to jump to the start of
the next chapter.
Fast Forward
Click to fast-forward. Default
Player Panel
Playback-related command buttons are located in the Player Panel.
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forward speed is 2x. You can
change this to the following
speed options: 4x, 8x, 20x or
60x.
Full Screen/Restore
Displays the window in full
screen mode. / Resets the
window to its previous size.
Elapsed Time
Indicates the number of
hours:minutes:seconds the
movie has been playing.
When the disc or file that you are playing does not include features mentioned in the above table, the
control buttons will appear grayed out.
Right-click Menu
The WinDVD Right-click Menu is a pop-up menu that is accessed by right-clicking on the Viewing
Area.
The Right-click Menu provides several options for controlling video or audio playback. Not all options
are available at all times; if an option is not available, it will be grayed out. Arrows pointing to the right of
a menu item indicate an available secondary menu. Move your mouse over the arrow button to activate
the secondary menu.
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Interface Basics > C aption Bar
Menu
Function
Description
Select media source
Displays file open options,
including: Optical Drive Opens
a media file from your DVD
drive. File Opens a media file
from your computer's hard
drive or from a UPnP in a
network. Folder Opens a
media file from a DVD folder.
Tools
Displays a submenu of options
including: Bookmarks Opens
the bookmark browser
window. Capture Opens the
capture browser window.
Enhancements Displays a
submenu of tabs to enhance
audio and video.
Media Type
Indicates the type of media
being played and displays a
submenu of options which may
vary depending on the playing
item, including: Title Menu
Displays the disc menu of a
DVD. Root Menu Displays
the root menu of a DVD.
Eject
Ejects the optical disc from the
player.
Corel Guide
Displays the Corel Guide,
providing access to various
help resources.
Info
Shows/Hides information
about your video.
Minimize
Hides the window but keeps
the application running and
quickly accessible on the
taskbar.
Maximize/Restore
Displays the window in full
Caption Bar
The Caption Bar displays options to customize your viewing experience.
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screen mode. / Resets the
window to its previous size.
Exit
Closes WinDVD Player.
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Getting Started with C orel WinDVD
Getting Started with Corel
WinDVD
Want to watch a movie now? For basic DVD viewing, here's how to get started...
In this section, you'll find these topics: Playing Your Movie Disc Viewing the Movie in Full Screen
Adjusting Volume Adjusting Picture Quality Rewinding and Forwarding Changing Chapters Ejecting and
Reloading a Disc
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Getting Started with C orel WinDVD > Playing Your Movie Disc
Playing Your Movie Disc
WinDVD automatically starts the moment you insert a movie disc in your default optical drive.
You can also click Open >
Optical Drive and select the location of your disc.
To manually start a title, click the Play button, or press
[Enter] on the keyboard.
To pause playback, click Pause on the Player Panel or press the spacebar on the keyboard. To resume
play, click
Play or press the spacebar again.
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Getting Started with C orel WinDVD > Viewing the Movie in Full Screen
Viewing the Movie in Full Screen
Double-click the Viewing Area or press
[Esc] to switch to full screen mode.
In full screen mode, clicking the Viewing Area once displays the Caption Bar and Player Panel.
Double-clicking or pressing
[Esc] restores to previous window size.
The WinDVD window can be resized manually by clicking and dragging the edges.
Zooming and Panning
Press [Ctrl] + [+] on your keyboard to zoom in to 150%, twice to zoom in to 200% and once more to
zoom in to 300%. Press [Ctrl] +
[-] on your keyboard to zoom out. Use the mouse pointer to pan and move around the viewing area
while zoomed in.
To always start playing your movie in full screen mode, you can enable Start from full screen mode in the
Setup dialog box.
Hiding the Player Panel and Caption Bar
Click the Viewing Area to toggle between hiding and showing the Player Panel and Caption Bar. This
gives you an unobstructed view of your movie while in full screen mode. You can also 'bounce' the
pointer off the top or bottom of the display to show the hidden panels.
To automatically hide the Player Panel and Caption Bar after a period of no mouse activity, enable Auto
Hide in the
Setup dialog box.
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Getting Started with C orel WinDVD > Adjusting Volume
Adjusting Volume
Once your movie has started, you can adjust the volume level of the WinDVD player. To increase
volume, drag the volume slider to the right or press [Shift] + [Up Arrow] on the keyboard. To decrease
volume, drag the volume slider to the left or press [Shift] + [Down Arrow] on the keyboard. To mute the
volume, click the Mute button or press [M] on the keyboard.
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Getting Started with C orel WinDVD > Adjusting Picture Quality
Adjusting Picture Quality
Click Tools > Enhancements. Use the color controls in the
Color menu to fine-tune the display. These work like the controls found on a standard television set.
Use the sliders to set the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Color and
Gamma.
See Adjusting Color
.
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Getting Started with C orel WinDVD > Rewinding and Forwarding
Rewinding and Forwarding
To rewind or fast-forward the movie, click the Rewind or
Fast-Forward button. The playback speed increases as you click the button.
When fast-forward speed is set to 2x, you can still understand the dialog.
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Getting Started with C orel WinDVD > C hanging C hapters
Changing Chapters
To jump to a different chapter, click the Next or
Previous Chapter button.
You can also do the following: Press [Page Up] on your keyboard to go to the previous chapter. Press
[Page Down] on your keyboard to go to the next chapter. Right-click on the Viewing Area to display the
Chapter menu.
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Getting Started with C orel WinDVD > Ejecting and Reloading a Disc
Ejecting and Reloading a Disc
To eject and reload a disc from the player, click the Eject button, or press
[E] on the keyboard.
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Exploring Additional Functions
Exploring Additional
Functions
There's more to viewing a DVD title than by simply running a movie from beginning to end. WinDVD lets
you control your viewing experience by providing other functions.
In this section, you'll find these topics: Changing Settings Learning with LanguageMate Viewing Media
File Information Accessing the Corel Guide
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Exploring Additional Functions > C hanging Settings
Changing Settings
To change basic settings, click Tools > Enhancements. To change your system settings, including speaker
configuration and default settings, click Setup in the Right-click Menu. See Configuring WinDVD
for more information.
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Exploring Additional Functions > Learning with LanguageMate
Learning with LanguageMate
LanguageMate™ lets you take advantage of learning a new language through repetition. Similar to A/B
repeat, it lets you loop playback for a predefined time.
If Enable Languagemate is selected in the Playback Control tab of Setup, right-click on the Viewing Area
and click Repeat and then choose
Languagemate to enable this feature.
You can also select the desired looping time. Choose from Languagemate 6 Sec., Languagemate 12
Sec., or
Languagemate 18 Sec., also from the right-click menu.
The playback is repeated until you choose
No Repeat from the menu.
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Exploring Additional Functions > Viewing Media File Information
Viewing Media File Information
While viewing a media file, click
on the Caption Bar to toggle between showing and hiding the movie properties on your screen. This will
give you the details of the disc / file currently being played. The availability of this information depends on
the type of disc / file you have.
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Exploring Additional Functions > Accessing the Corel Guide
Accessing the Corel Guide
The Corel Guide serves as an information portal keeping you up-to-date about the latest product
information, updates and help resources.
To access the Message Center, click the Corel Guide icon in the
Caption Bar, select the messages tab, and then choose the kind of information or help you want from the
available options.
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Playing Various Media
Playing Various Media
WinDVD is a universal media player. You can use it to play discs, files, and folders. You can also play
streaming video on a UPnP network.
In this section, you'll find these topics: Playing Optical Discs Playing Files from Your Computer Playlist or
Network Playing Folders
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Playing Various Media > Playing Optical Discs
Playing Optical Discs
To play video and audio discs, click Open in the Caption Bar and click
Optical Drive and then choose the drive where your disc is located.
This feature is used only when you are playing an auto-play disc. Otherwise, you can open a video file
recorded on an optical disc by using the Open > File or Open >
Folder option.
Supported Optical Discs
Video VCD, Karaoke SVCD DVD disc with DVD-Video content AVCHD content on DVD disc
Audio CD Audio tracks
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Playing Various Media > Playing Files from Your Computer Playlist or Network > To open a UPnP media file
Media
File format
Video
MP2*
Video Files
MPG, MPEG, AVI, DAT, VOB, H.264*, AVC,
VC1*, MPEG-2 HD*
Quick Time
MOV, QT*, MP4
3GPP Files
3GP, 3GPP*, 3G2
Windows Media Files
ASF*, WMV*, WMA, DVR-MS
Audio
MP3*, Audio CD files
Supported Files
Description
H.264
WinDVD supports the H.264 format which is the
next-generation video compression technology in
the MPEG-4 standard, also known as MPEG-4
Part 10. H.264 can match the best possible
MPEG-2 quality at up to half the data rate. H.264
also delivers excellent video quality.
VC-1
WinDVD supports the VC-1 codec, which is
optimized for superior playback across all forms of
systems. Being twice as fast, VC-1 is better at
decoding than H.264.
QuickTime
You can also use WinDVD to watch QuickTime or
any video files stored in your computer's hard
drive.
Playing Files from Your Computer Playlist or Network
In addition to playing video and audio discs, you can also use WinDVD to play video and audio files
stored in your hard disk, optical disc, or network.
To open a video or audio file, click Open and choose
File. Browse for the specific file that you want to play from your hard drive, optical disc or computer
connected to your network.
Supported File Formats
* May not be supported on some versions of WinDVD.
Playing High Definition (HD) files
WinDVD supports playback of High Definition (HD) video files. You can play back MPEG-2 HD files
(Transport, Program and Elementary stream) with 720p or 1080i resolution in WinDVD.
In order to play back HD files smoothly on your computer, you must meet the recommended system
requirements to play back HD files.
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