Cyberlink Media Suite - 15.0 User’s Guide

CyberLink

Media Suite

User's Guide

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Mailing Address

Web Site Telephone

Fax

CyberLink Corporation 15F., No. 100, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist. New Taipei City 231, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

http://www.cyberlink.com 886-2-8667-1298

886-2-8667-1385

................................................1Introduction

.......................................................................................2CyberLink Media Suite Programs

............................................................................2The Pow erStarter Program

............................................................................7DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud

.......................................................................................8System Requirements

................................................11Movie

.......................................................................................11Play a Movie Disc

............................................................................12Supported Disc Formats

............................................................................12Movie Disc Playback Controls

............................................................................17Playback Fe atures

.......................................................................................22Browse and Play Movies in Movie Library

............................................................................22Browsing Through Movies in the Movie Library

............................................................................23Supported Movie File Formats

............................................................................23Playing Movie Files in PowerDVD

.......................................................................................24Play a Movie Folder

.......................................................................................24View Online Movie Info

................................................25Video

.......................................................................................25Play Video Files

............................................................................26Supported Video File Formats

............................................................................26Video Playback Controls

.......................................................................................31Advanced Video Editing

.......................................................................................32Organize Videos

............................................................................32Managing Videos

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.......................................................................................35Easy Video Editing

.......................................................................................36Capture Videos

.......................................................................................37Convert Videos

.......................................................................................38Create a Movie Disc

.......................................................................................39Record a Video From Desktop

................................................49Photo

.......................................................................................49Play Back 2D Photos in 3D Mode

.......................................................................................50Import and Organize Photos

.......................................................................................56Edit and Print Photos

.......................................................................................59Create or Play a Slideshow

.......................................................................................64Create a Photo Gallery Disc

.......................................................................................66Create a Slideshow Disc

.......................................................................................70Capture Photos

............................................................................35Making Video Fixes

............................................................................36Fine Tuning Videos

............................................................................36Trimming Videos

............................................................................37Capturing a Webcam Video

............................................................................40Setting Capture Area

............................................................................47Configuring the Screen Recorder Settings

............................................................................50Importing Photos

............................................................................52Organizing Photos

............................................................................56Editing Photos

............................................................................59Print Photos

............................................................................60Playing Slideshows

............................................................................60Creating Slideshows

............................................................................67Selecting Photos for Disc

............................................................................67Creating the Disc

............................................................................68Editing Slideshow Style and Music

............................................................................69Configuring Advanced Disc Settings

............................................................................70Burning Your Disc

............................................................................71Taking Snapshots

............................................................................71Using the Burst Feature

.......................................................................................72Advanced Photo Adjustment

................................................75Music

.......................................................................................75Play Music

............................................................................76Supported Audio Formats

............................................................................76Music Playback C ontrols

............................................................................79Using the Audio Equalizer

.......................................................................................80Rip an Audio CD

.......................................................................................80Convert an Audio File

.......................................................................................81Burn a Music Disc

.......................................................................................82Record Audio

.......................................................................................83Edit Audio

............................................................................83Adding Audio into the Library

............................................................................84Editing Audio

............................................................................87Audio Effe cts

............................................................................88Exporting Audio

................................................90Data & Backup

.......................................................................................90Create a Data Disc

.......................................................................................91Copy a Disc or Burn a Disc Image

............................................................................91Copying a Disc

............................................................................92Burning a Disc Image

.......................................................................................93Back Up and Restore Files

............................................................................93Backing Up Files

............................................................................95Restoring Files

.......................................................................................97Duplicate a Movie Disc

.......................................................................................97Organize Discs in the Disc Manager

............................................................................98Manually Importing Discs to the Disc Library

................................................101Utilities

.......................................................................................101Erase a Disc

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.......................................................................................102Extract Files From a Disc Image

.......................................................................................102Mount a Virtual Drive

.......................................................................................103Transfer Media to Devices

.......................................................................................103Burn a DVD Folder

.......................................................................................104Print a Disc Label

.......................................................................................105Mirror

.......................................................................................106Screen Recorder

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Apps

................................................108Technical Support

............................................................................104Step 1 - Select a Label Type

............................................................................104Step 2 - Edit Disc Information

............................................................................104Step 3 - Edit Layout

............................................................................104Step 4 - Print

............................................................................105Mirror Settings

.......................................................................................108Before Contacting Technical Support

.......................................................................................109Web Support

.......................................................................................109Help Resources

Introduction

Note: this document is for reference and informational use only. Its content and the corresponding program are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1:

Introduction

Welcome to CyberLink Media Suite, the all-in-one multimedia suite that opens up the world of digital entertainment on your PC.

Using CyberLink Media Suite you can perform the following functions, and more:

· play discs, movie files, disc folders, video files, photo slideshows, and music

with the world's #1 playback software on the PC.

· burn music or data discs in a variety of formats.

· perform advanced editing on videos with a powerful editing tool that

provides unlimited move-making possibilities.

· convert photos, videos, and audio to other media formats and transfer them

to portable devices.

· apply easy edits and enhancements to both your photos and videos.

· make advanced adjustments on photos manually or by applying adjustment

presets.

· author Blu-ray Disc, AVCHD, and DVD discs with motion menus.

· organize your photos with features such as face tagging, or use them to

create dazzling slideshows and photo gallery discs.

· record, trim, cut, and add effects to your audio files that you want to use in

your video editing or share with friends.

· capture videos and photos from your webcam.

· record a video of your computer's desktop movements with the Screen

Recorder.

· keep track of all your burned media and discs with the Disc Manager.

· back up and restore your data, or create and print disc labels.

· erase and copy discs, or duplicate a movie disc.

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· extract files from or mount a disc image, or burn it to a disc.

CyberLink Media Suite Programs

You can access all the CyberLink Media Suite programs through the CyberLink PowerStarter interface. It provides easy access to all of the CyberLink software on your PC, for whatever task you have at hand. From managing your media files and creating movies, to organizing your disc content, burning discs and much more.

The PowerStarter Program

CyberLink PowerStarter is the complete portal for all of your CyberLink software.

CyberLink PowerStarter helps you work with your media using a task-based approach. You can also quickly launch all your CyberLink software from one convenient location, or easily upgrade/update any of these programs.

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Menu Icons

Clicking a menu icon reveals a list of features and functions you can choose from, and provides instant and direct access to all of your CyberLink programs. Click the menu icon that corresponds to the type of media you want to access or features you want to explore.

Movie

From the Movie menu you can watch movies on a disc or play back movie files and folders on your hard drive. In this section you can also access MoovieLive.com to view all the latest movie information, trailers. and reviews.

Video

In the Video menu you can organize and play the videos files on your computer, or edit them into creative movie productions. You can also burn the videos to a disc with menus, convert the videos to different formats, or share them with the world by uploading them to the Internet.

Photo

The Photo menu contains a variety of functions for importing, managing, fixing, editing, and touching up your photos. Features also include the creation of slideshows and photo discs, and the sharing and printing of your photos.

Music

Within Music you can play back your music or burn it to a disc in a variety of formats. You can also rip the music to your hard drive, convert it to another format, record new audio, and edit and enhance it with rich effects.

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Data & Backup

Access the Data & Backup menu to burn data files to a variety of different disc types or search for previously burned discs in the Disc Manager. You can also copy your data and movie discs, back up and restore all of the important data on your computer, and more.

Utilities

Use the Utilities menu to manage your discs by creating, burning or extracting files from disc images. You can also erase rewritable discs, edit some video discs, burn DVD folders to disc, design and print disc labels, and more.

Function Items

Select one of the menu items to reveal all the available functions and tasks you can perform using your CyberLink software. Select any of the functions to open the corresponding software program and complete the specified task, or access the requested feature.

Quick Access Buttons

CyberLink PowerStarter includes the following buttons that provide quick access to the Favorites, CyberLink Products, CyberLink Apps, About, and Preferences windows.

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Note: if you would like to remove a function/program from your favorites, just deselect the highlighted star next to the function in the menu.

Favorites

You can add the functions and programs you use most often into the Favorites

menu, so you can quickly and easily access them when required. Click the button to view the Favorites menu.

By default, this window is empty, but you can add a function or program to the Favorites menu by doing this:

1. Click the menu icon to display the function/program you want to add to your favorites.

2. Hover your mouse over the function/program and then click .

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Note: the specific programs available in CyberLink PowerStarter are dependent on the products installed on your computer and the versions you purchased.

CyberLink Products

To view a list of the CyberLink programs installed on your computer, click . You can then select any of the program names to open the corresponding software.

CyberLink Mobile Apps

Click the button to discover CyberLink's award-winning mobile apps for your Android, iOS, and Windows devices. See CyberLink Mobile Apps for more information.

About

Click to display CyberLink PowerStarter version information.

Preferences

To configure the behavior of the CyberLink PowerStarter program, click the button, and then set your desired preferences.

· Return to CyberLink Media Suite after you close a program: select this option

to return to the CyberLink Media Suite (PowerStarter) main window after you close a program you accessed through the program portal.

· Automatically check for the latest version: select this option if you want

CyberLink PowerStarter to automatically check for newer versions of the installed software programs every 14 days. When new versions are available, the corresponding Update and Upgrade buttons in the Upgrade window are enabled.

· Receive CyberLink product information: allows you to enable/disable banner

and running text in the About window.

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Note: CyberLink PowerStarter will default to English if your operating system's language is not supported by the program.

Note: * optional feature in CyberLink Media Suite. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

· Use my photos as cover photos: select this option to display your photos on

the CyberLink PowerStarter start-up window. Click to select the folder on your computer that contains the photos you want to use.

· Display language: click the arrow to the right of the settings area if you

want to change the program display language. Select the Use system default language option to use the same language as your current operating system language, or select the other option and manually select the UI language from the drop down list that you want to use.

Upgrading/Updating CyberLink Software

Select the button to access the Upgrade/Update window, where you can view product version information for the CyberLink programs currently installed on your computer. They are listed in a table, along with the current version number, and buttons indicating whether or not there is a free update or an upgrade for the software available.

· When enabled, click on in the Update column to open a page that lets

you download the latest patch update for the corresponding software.

· You may also click on in the Upgrade column to open a page that allows

you to upgrade a specific product, when available.

DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud

You can upload/download effects and templates, and back up media, preferences, projects, and more with the DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud* features.

DirectorZone

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Note: users who purchased the Ultimate edition of CyberLink Media Suite get a free 1 year subscription to the CyberLink Cloud service. It is also available for purchase through our web site. For more detailed information, see http://www.cyberlink.com/products/cyberlink-cloud/.

Minimum S ystem R equirements

Operating System

· Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1/8, 7.

Processor (CPU)

· Intel Core™ i-series or AMD Phenom® II.

Graphics Processor (GPU)

· 128 MB VGA VRAM.

Memory

· 2 GB required (6 GB or above recommended).

Hard Disk S pace

· 5 GB required (400 MB is for Magic Music Library).

· 10 GB (20 GB recommended) for DVD production.

· 60 GB (100 GB recommended) for Blu-ray Disc/AVCHD

production.

Scr een Resolution

· 1024 x 768, 16-bit color.

DirectorZone is a free web service that lets you search for and download effects, sound clips, disc menus, and more, and use them in many of your CyberLink Media Suite programs.

You can access the benefits of DirectorZone by going to www.DirectorZone.com, or within in many of the software products within CyberLink Media Suite.

CyberLink Cloud

CyberLink Cloud is a cloud storage service from CyberLink where users can upload and download their effects and templates, PowerDirector projects, produced video clips, and more. CyberLink Cloud allows users to back up media, preferences, projects, etc., and ensure their working environment is the same on multiple computers.

System Requirements

The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for working with the programs. You may find that your system, while meeting these recommended minimums, requires expanded capacity for some tasks.

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Video Capturing Device

· OHCI IEEE 1394 compliant device.

· PCI or USB 1.0/2.0 capture device compliant with WDM

standard.

· DV camcorder connected via OHCI-compliant with IEEE

1394.

· DVD camcorder connected via USB 2.0.

· Sony MicroMV/AVCHD/HDV camcorder.

Burning Device

· A BD-RE burner is required to burn Blu-ray Discs.

· A DVD burner (DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW) is required to

burn DVD/MiniDVD/AVCHD titles.

· A CD burner (CD-R/RW) is required to burn VCD/SVCD

titles.

Microphone

· A microphone is required for recording audio.

Internet Connection

· Internet connection required for initial software

activation and other online services.

Additional Hardware S upport for Blu-ray™ 3D and TrueTheater™ 3D

HDMI 1.4 Enabled 3DTV

· Eye wear: active shutter glasses.

· Supported hardware: HDMI 1.4 enabled 3D TV.

· Supported graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 and

AMD Radeon HD 6800 series or above.

NVI DIA 3 D Vision

· NVIDIA 3D Vision or 3D Vision 2 Wireless Glasses Kit +

3D Vision-Ready Display + 3D Vision Compatible NVIDIA Graphics Card are required.

· Please download and install 3D VISION CD for Desktop

GPUs v1.38 or Verde Notebook 3D VISION CD v1.3.

· 120Hz Frame-sequential 3D LCD (NVIDIA 3D Vision-

Ready).

· Native form at: 120 fps left and right.

· Eye wear: Active shutter glasses (NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit).

· Supported hardware: Asus VG278H, Asus G51J-SZ028V,

Acer GD245HQ, Acer GD235H.

3D Polarizer LCD

· Native form at: row-interleaved.

· Eye wear: polarized glasses.

· Supported hardware: Zalman ZM-M220W, Acer

5738DG (Notebook).

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3D Ready HDTV (DLP)

· Native form at: checkerboard.

· Eye wear: Active shutter glasses.

· Supported hardware: Mitsubishi 1080p DLP HDTV,

Samsung 3D Ready DLP HDTV.

Movie

Note: for a detailed description of all the playback features available in CyberLink PowerDVD, press the F1 key on your keyboard when within the program window to open the help file.

Note: select the Remem ber my selecti on option if you want your chosen mode to be your default mode every time you launch CyberLink PowerDVD. Once selected, you will not be prompted to choose a mode when PowerDVD is launched.

Chapter 2:

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CyberLink Media Suite provides access to CyberLink PowerDVD, a software disc player with all the features and controls of a normal living room disc player. It offers feature-rich navigation controls for an interactive and tailored viewing experience.

CyberLink PowerDVD also provides access to all the movie information you will need from the Internet.

Play a Movie Disc

In CyberLink Media Suite you can play all of your movie discs with the world's #1 playback software on the PC, CyberLink PowerDVD. To start watching a movie disc, select the Play a Movie Disc func tion within the Movie menu of CyberLink PowerStarter.

When CyberLink PowerDVD launches, you are prompted to choose one of the following modes:

· PC Mode: this mode lets you experience the ultimate in immersive

entertainment and includes all of the available CyberLink PowerDVD features in your version.

· TV Mode: this mode helps you recreate a cinema experience in your own

home.

Insert a movie disc into your disc drive, and CyberLink PowerDVD will play it automatically. If there is a disc already in your disc drive when you opened CyberLink PowerDVD, just click the play button to start playback.

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Optical Disc Types

File Formats

Blu-ray Discs*/Blu-ray 3D** Discs

BDAV, BDMV DVD

DVD-Video, AVCHD*, AVCREC*, DVD-VR, DVD+VR

VCD, SVCD

Note: * this feature is not available in some editions of CyberLink PowerDVD

17. ** If your version of CyberLink PowerDVD supports Blu-ray 3D playback, you may have to enable playback in More Blu-ray Disc Settings.

Note: the following are the playback controls in PC Mode. For information on the TV Mode playback controls, please consult the TV Mode help file.

Note: the below table includes the hotkey for each specific button on the playback controls, if available. For a complete list of all the hotkeys in PowerDVD and the corresponding behavior, see the hotkey table in the program's help file.

Icon

Button

Hotkey

Description

Elapsed time

Displays the time elapsed for the current movie. Hover your mouse over it to

Supported Disc Formats

The optical disc formats that CyberLink PowerDVD supports are listed below:

Movie Disc Playback Controls

When playing back a movie disc in the BD /DVD Movies section of the Media Library tab, the playback controls display as follows:

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reveal two buttons that let you jump backward and forward in the

movi e. Click to quickly jump back 8 seconds,

or to skip forward 30 seconds.

Navigational slider

Visually displays elapsed playback time. Click along the navigational slider to jump to different moments in the movie, or click and drag it to use Instant Seek to quickly browse and find specific scenes in your movie. Hover your mouse over the slider to use Instant Thumbnails to quickly find scenes you previously viewed during DVD playback.

Access DVD menu controls/Pop-up menu (Blu-ray* playback only)

During DVD playback, this button provides quick access to the title and root

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menus on the DVD. During Bluray Disc* playback, the pop-up menu button displays

here. Click or press M on your keyboard to display the popup menu over the disc content.

Rewind/Step backward (when paused)

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During playback click this button to reverse through content and access the

Play Speed Navigator. When

playback is paused, use the

button to

step backward.

StopSStops playback of media.

NextNJumps to the next chapter on the movie disc.

Mute/Volume adjustment

Q / + and -

Click to mute the volume; click again to turn mute off. To manually adjust the volume, hover your mouse over this button and then use the slider to increase or

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decrease the volume.

Enable 3D*

Click to enter

enable 3D video playback, and

more.

Movie duration/Remaining time

Click to toggle between movie duration and remaining playback time.

Go to full screen

Click to enter full screen mode.

PowerDVD settings menu

Opens the PowerDVD settings menu, where you can access player settings and PowerDVD preferences.

Zoom

Ctrl+mouse wheel**

Hover your mouse over this button, and then use the slider to use Instant Zoom to digitally zoom in or out on a DVD movie's video image (note: this feature is not available during Blu-ray Disc playback). When zoomed in, you can click and drag on the video image to view

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different areas of the image. ** note that this hotkey can be modified in settings, so the behavior may differ.

Fast forward/Step forward (when paused)

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During playback click this button to fast forward through content and access the

Play Speed Navigator. When

playback is paused, use the

button to go to the next frame of video.

Play/Pause

Space bar

Plays and pauses media playback.

Returns to the previous chapter on the movie disc.

Media playback menu

During playback, this button provides access to the media playback menu.

TrueTheater effects

Provides access to the TrueTheater video effect controls. See

TrueTheater Effects.

Return to previous window

Backspace

Click to stop playback and return to the media library.

Restore from full screen

Z / Esc

Click to exit full screen mode.

Eject disc

Ctrl+E

When playback is stopped, this button is displayed. Click it to eject the disc in the selected disc drive.

Note: * this feature is not available in some editions of CyberLink PowerDVD

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Playback Features

The following are some playback features that are sure to enhance your movie viewing experience:

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· TrueTheater Video Enhancements

· 3D Playback

· Play Speed Navigator

TrueTheater Video Enhancements

During the playback of Blu-rays, DVDs, video files (including movie files and TV shows), and videos on YouTube, you can enable TrueTheater video enhancements to maximize the playback quality.

Click the button to open the TrueTheater window and display the following options:

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Note: if the video resolution is greater than 720p, you'll need to move the video enhancement slider beyond 50% to see any results.

Smart Enhancement

On this tab you can apply all the TrueTheater enhancements automatically during playback. CyberLink PowerDVD dynamically adjusts (turns on or off) TrueTheater video enhancements to provide optimum performance, while maximizing playback quality.

· Video: select this option to enable video enhancements that make the video

look better. Drag the available slider left or right to adjust the amount of TrueTheater video enhancements applied. TrueTheater Video enhances video brightness, contrast, and also the color, making it more saturated and vivid. TrueTheater will also sharpen video to make it look clearer, and boost the video's dynamic range to HDR, if your system and display device support it.

· Audio: select this option to enable audio enhancements and make the audio

sound better. Drag the available slider left or right to adjust the amount of TrueTheater audio enhancements applied. TrueTheater Audio amplifies the volume, boosting the bass and dialogue, to provide a more immersive media viewing experience.

Advanced Enhancement

Select this tab to manually enable and set the amount of TrueTheater enhancements applied to the video as follows:

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Select the Video option to enable the following True Theater video enhancements:

· TrueTheater H D: select this option to up scale the original video to a higher

resolution version, which is sharper and artifact-free. TrueTheater HD is capable of boosting 480p video to 1080p. Use the slider to adjust the sharpness to the best output that suits your configuration.

· TrueTheater Lighting (CyberLink Eagle Vision 2): is a video enhancement

technology developed by CyberLink that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast ratios so that you do not need to change the video settings if the video you are watching contains scenes that

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Note: * this feature is only available at full screen on systems that support HDR. TrueTheater HDR cannot be applied to HDR video and is not available on 3D video, or video being played to another device. This feature is not available in some editions of CyberLink PowerDVD 17.

Note: this feature is not available for disc playback.

are overly dark or too bright. Use the level slider to adjust the TrueTheater Lighting effect the desired amount.

· TrueTheater Color: select this option to dynamically adjust the color

saturation ratio in the video. Use the level slider to make the colors in the video more vivid, without affecting skin tones.

· TrueTheater H DR* : if your graphics processor and display device support

high dynamic range (HDR), select this option to boost the video's dynamic range to HDR.

· TrueTheater Motion: select this option to enable frame rate upsampling, from

24 fps up to 60 fps, to make panning scenes, particularly in action movies, play more smoothly. TrueTheater Motion can improve the frame rate of video content to 60 or 72 fps, depending on the output frame rate of your display.

· TrueTheater N oise Reduction: select this option to reduce the amount of

video noise when playing home video files in CyberLink PowerDVD, including High-ISO and TV signal noise. Once enabled, drag the slider to increase or decrease the level of noise reduction on the video.

· TrueTheater S tabilizer: select this option to employ motion compensation

technology when playing home video files that are shaky. This feature is ideal for use with video files taken without a tripod or recorded while moving.

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Note: * this feature is not available in some editions of CyberLink PowerDVD

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Note: ** if your edition of CyberLink PowerDVD supports 3D Blu-ray Disc playback, you may have to enable playback in settings.

Note: to disable 3D playback, just deselect the above mentioned options.

Audio

Select the Audio option to enable TrueTheater audio enhancements. Drag the available slider left or right to adjust the amount applied. TrueTheater Audio amplifies the movie volume, boosting movie bass and dialogue, to provide a more immersive media viewing experience.

3D Playback

CyberLink PowerDVD supports the playback of 3D* Blu-ray Discs*, DVDs, video files, and 3D YouTube videos, and also lets you view JPS, MPO, and side by side 3D photos in 3D. CyberLink PowerDVD can also convert any regular 2D Blu-ray Disc**, DVD movie, video file, YouTube video, and photo into 3D using TrueTheater 3D*.

3D Playback Warning: if you experience headaches, dizziness, nausea, blurry eyesight or other symptoms while watching 3D video content, it is highly recommended that you stop playback immediately and see your doctor.

Enabling 3D Playback

To enable 3D* playback, just select the button on the playback controls and then select the Play 3D Media in 3 D option. This enables playback of all 3D media (3D** Blu-ray Disc or DVD, 3D video file, 3D photos), and CyberLink PowerDVD will automatically play 3D media in 3D once playback starts.

If you want to convert* your 2D media and play in 3D as well, you can do this by selecting the Convert 2D Media to 3D option in 3D Display Preferences - General. Once enabled, all 2D media (2D Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, video files, YouTube videos, photos) is converted to 3D using TrueTheater 3D when playback starts.

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Note: * this feature is not available in some editions of CyberLink PowerDVD

17. Note that a number of features are disabled during 3D playback.

Note: you can also access this panel by right-clicking above or below the player controls.

If you need to adjust your 3D display configuration or the playback preferences, click on the playback controls and then select More 3D Preferences.

Play Speed Navigator

When wanting to rewind or fast forward through content on movie discs, in movie

files, or when playing videos files, you can click the or button to access the Play Speed Navigator for easier control.

Drag the blue control slider left to increase the rewind speed up to 16 times the normal playback speed, or right to increase the forward speed up to 32 times. You

can also click to quickly jump back 8 seconds, or to skip forward 30 seconds.

Press the space bar on your keyboard to close the control panel and resume normal playback.

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Note: the following is information on browsing and playing movie files in PC Mode. For information on the TV Mode playback, please consult the TV Mode help file.

Note: use the zoom slider on the playback controls to use Instant Scale to dynamically resize the movie cover art to a desired size. If you are not

seeing the latest movie files in the media library, just click to refresh.

Browse and Play Movies in Movie Library

Select the B rowse and Play Movies in Movie Library func tion within the Movie menu of CyberLink PowerStarter to launch CyberLink PowerDVD.

In the Movie Library you can browse through and play the movie files in your personal movie library. Movies files are DVD/Blu-ray Disc* folders and individual video files (movie files you recorded with a PVR) that are saved on your computer's hard drive.

Browsing Through Movies in the Movie Library

When browsing through the movie files in the Movies/TV tab's Movie Library section of the media library, you can view their movie cover art, rating information, and more. Click the down arrow in the top right of the window to filter the movies by 10 Recently Played Movies or Movies N ot Watched Yet if required.

As you browse through the library, note the icons next to each of the movie files. Their meanings are as follows:

· - indicates the movie has not yet been watched.

· - indicates the movie was partly watched, but not to the end.

· - indicates the movie was previously watched.

If a movie file is not displaying the cover art, you can insert an image file (in the JPG or PNG format) in the movie file's folder and name it “folder” to use it as the cover art. You can also right click on the movie file and then select S et Cover Art. In the Select Image dialog, browse to and then select an image on your computer's hard drive to use as the cover art.

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Note: if the cover art for a movie file in the library is incorrect, you can right click on it and select Hide Online Info to remove it and the related movie information.

Note: * this feature is not available in some editions of CyberLink PowerDVD

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Note: see Video Playback Controls for a list and description of the controls and playback features available during movie file playback.

Right-click on a movie file thumbnail in the media window and then select Locate on Disk to view the folder where the file is located in Windows Explorer. If you'd like

to remove a movie file from the media library (and from your computer's hard drive), just right click on it and select D elete from D isk.

Supported Movie File Formats

In CyberLink PowerDVD you can play back movie files in the following formats:

Movie file formats: 264, 265*, 26L, 3G2, 3GP, 3GP2, 3GPP, ASF, AVC, AVI, BSF*, DIV, DIVX*, DVR-MS, FLV, H264, H265*, HEVC*, JSV, JVT, M1V, M2P, M2T, M2TS, M2V, M4V, MK3D*, MKV, MOD, MOV, MP4, MP4V, MPE, MPEG, MPG, MPV, MTS, MVC*, QT, TOD, TP, TPD, TRP, TS, TTS, VC1*, VOB, VRO, WM, WMV, WTV.

Playing Movie Files in PowerDVD

You can play back movie files by doing any of the following:

· drag and drop a movie file directly onto the CyberLink PowerDVD user

interface or the PowerDVD desktop icon.

· to play a movie file in your media library, click Movies/TV in the media panel,

and then . Browse to the folder that contains your movie files, and then double-click on a movie file to begin playback.

· to play a movie file on your hard drive, click the My Computer tab in the

media panel, and then browse to the folder that contains your movie file. Double-click on a movie file to begin playback.

· if CyberLink PowerDVD is set as the default player for a movie file on your

computer, you can also just double-click on a file in Windows Explorer to play it back.

Cyb erLink Media S uite Help

Note: the following is information on playing movie folders in PC Mode. For information on the TV Mode playback, please consult the TV Mode help file.

Note: * this feature is not available in some editions of CyberLink PowerDVD

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Play a Movie Folder

You can play back any DVD and unprotected Blu-ray Disc* folders that are on your hard drive. To play a movie folder, do this:

1. Select the Play a Movie Folder function within the Movie menu to open

CyberLink PowerDVD.

2. Click Movies/TV in the media panel, and then .

3. Click the button on the playback controls, and then browse to and select the movie folder.

4. Click on OK and then play button to begin playback.

View Online Movie Info

If you'd like to browse through the latest movie information available, select the View Online Movie Info option in the Movie menu of CyberLink PowerStarter to go to the MoovieLive web site. There you can view information about all the latest movie releases, find out what are the top rated movies, and which are the most watched by CyberLink PowerDVD users. You can also read movie reviews, watch movie trailers, read bios on your favorite actors, and much more.

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Cyberlink Media Suite - 15.0 User’s Guide

Contents

Introduction

CyberLink Media Suite Programs

The PowerStarter Program

DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud

System Requirements

Movie

Play a Movie Disc

Supported Disc Formats

Movie Disc Playback Controls

Playback Features

Browse and Play Movies in Movie Library

Browsing Through Movies in the Movie Library

Supported Movie File Formats

Playing Movie Files in PowerDVD

Play a Movie Folder

View Online Movie Info