how do I? table of contents
how do I get started? 1
how do I transfer my tapes to disc? 2
how do I create a DVD movie? 6
how do I edit a DVD movie disc? 10
how do I edit my video files? 13
how do i make a slideshow disc? 18
how do I watch a DVD movie on my PC? 21
how do I make a music disc? 22
english
how do I copy a disc? 24
how do I back up my files? 26
how do I share data? 28
how do I save data for my own use? 30
how do I label a disc? 32
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how do I get started?
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start here
what you want to do program to use
transfer your tapes to disc ArcSoft ShowBizTM DVD page 2
create a DVD movie ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD page 6
edit a DVD movie disc ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD page 10
edit video files ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD page 13
create a photo slideshow ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD page 18
watch a DVD movie on your PC PowerDVD
copy an existing disc RecordNow
label a disc not applicable page 32
TM
TM
information
page 21
page 24
audio
what you want to do program to use
make a music disc RecordNow page 22
copy an existing disc RecordNow page 24
label a disc not applicable page 32
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what you want to do program to use
back up your PC files Simple Backup
save data that you can share with
others
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how do I transfer my tapes to disc?
You can archive your own home movies from camcorder or VCR tapes to disc.
The result is a DVD movie that is easily searchable, won’t degrade over time, and
can be stored more compactly than a tape. To create such an archive, you use the
Quick DVD function of the ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD software. The video will appear
on the disc exactly as it did on the original tape.
If you want to get more creative, see “how do I create a DVD movie?” on page 6
and “how do I edit my video files?” on page 13.
what you need
■
1 blank disc or a rewritable disc that you don’t mind erasing
video
Use to share your DVD movie with family and friends
DVD+R
DVD+RW
because DVD+R discs are the most compatible with DVD
players and DVD-ROMs. R discs are less expensive than
RW discs, but they cannot be erased and reused.
Use for temporary storage while creating your DVD movie
because the movie might go through several iterations
before you get it exactly how you want it. RW discs are
rewritable; you can watch the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
Use if you want to be able to edit the DVD movie (see
“how do I edit a DVD movie disc?” on page 10).
recommended disc
you can also use
Use for permanent storage of a short video (see “how
CD-R
CD-RW
The HP DVD Writer drive cannot write to DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. Be sure to
buy the DVD discs that have “+” in their name.
much you can fit on a disc” on page 5). R discs are less
expensive than RW discs, but they cannot be erased and
reused.
Use for temporary storage of a short video (see “how much
you can fit on a disc” on page 5). RW discs are
rewritable; you can watch the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
2
■
To transfer from an analog tape (Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C), you need an
analog video capture card installed in your PC. For information on video
capture hardware that is compatible with your HP DVD Writer drive, please
view the website
■
To transfer from a digital video tape (Digital 8, Mini DV), you need a 1394
www.hp.com/support/dvd-capture.
port or card installed in your PC.
1 Connect your camcorder or VCR to your PC.
Do one of the following:
■
If you are transferring from an analog tape (Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C),
connect your camcorder or VCR to your video capture card using either an
A/V cable (which has 3 connectors—yellow, white and red) or an S-video
cable and the right/left (red/white) audio connectors of the A/V cable.
Using S-video will provide higher quality video than A/V.
If your camcorder has mono audio rather than stereo, you may want to use a
Y-connector so that sound will come from both speakers on your TV or PC
when you watch your movie.
■
If you are transferring from a digital video tape (Digital 8, Mini DV), plug
your camcorder into the 1394 port on your PC using the cable that came
with your camcorder.
2 Turn on the camcorder or VCR.
For the ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD software to find the device that contains your
tape, the device must be turned on before you start the software.
video
3 Start the software.
a Double-click the
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b Click
ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD.
c Read the media recommendation and click
d Insert a blank disc into the drive.
e Click
Create a “Quick DVD”.
HP DVD Writer
The Quick DVD screen appears.
icon on your desktop or click
OK.
3
Start,
4 Choose your recording settings.
If you have more than one
recordable drive, be sure the HP
DVD Writer drive is selected.
This will be the title on the DVD
movie’s menu.
We recommend that you insert
chapter points every 5 or 10
minutes. For each chapter point,
a button is created on the DVD
movie’s menu. The buttons allow
you to easily find any section of
video
your video with a minimum of
rewinding and fast forwarding.
You can also insert chapter
points manually by pressing the
spacebar during recording.
Choose a style for the menu. This menu appears on the screen when you
insert the disc to watch the DVD movie and contains buttons that allow you
to jump to different sections of the movie (called chapter points).
Play button and digital video camera
controls.
5 Position the tape where you want to start recording.
a Click
b Do one of the following:
Play
on the screen to see what is playing on the tape. “LIVE” appears
in the corner of the preview window.
■
If you are transferring from an analog tape, use the controls on the
camcorder or VCR to locate the beginning of what you want to record.
■
If you are transferring from a digital video tape, use the controls on the
Quick DVD screen to locate the beginning of what you want to record.
6 Write the disc.
a To start transferring, click
b Type a name for the file, then click
from an analog tape, start playing the tape at the same time.
Start
on the screen.
Start Capturing.
If you are transferring
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c To stop transferring, click
Stop.
Or transferring will stop automatically when
the tape ends.
d Wait for the drive to finish writing the disc.
e If you want to make another disc, click
Yes .
If not, click
No.
where you can watch the disc
You can watch the disc in most DVD players or DVD-ROM drives with PowerDVD
or other playback software (see “how do I watch a DVD movie on my PC?” on
page 21).
compatible.
double-clicking the
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
Help, Troubleshooting, Disc compatibility.
We recommend that you use a DVD+R disc because it’s the most
For compatibility information, check the disc compatibility list by
HP DVD Writer
icon on your desktop or clicking
Start,
Then click
how much you can fit on a disc
disc type video length
4.7GB DVD+R or DVD+RW approximately 120 minutes
650MB CD-R or CD-RW approximately 64 minutes
700MB CD-R or CD-RW approximately 70 minutes
to learn more
To learn more about ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD, read its online help. Double-click the
HP DVD Writer
Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
Create a DVD, Create New Project, Help, Help.
icon on your desktop or click
Start, Programs, Hewlett-
Then click
ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD,
video
5
how do I create a DVD movie?
You can create a completely customized DVD movie from your own video files.
The result is a DVD movie that is easily searchable, won’t degrade over time, and
can be stored more compactly than a tape. To create such a movie, you use the
ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD software. This is how you can make a DVD movie when
your video files are already on your hard drive. Or you can capture your video as
part of this process.
For the easiest way to make a DVD movie from tapes see “how do I transfer my
tapes to disc?” on page 2.
what you need
■
video
1 blank disc or a rewritable disc that you don’t mind erasing
recommended disc
Use to share your DVD movie with family and friends
DVD+R
DVD+RW
because DVD+R discs are the most compatible with DVD
players and DVD-ROMs. R discs are less expensive than
RW discs, but they cannot be erased and reused.
you can also use
Use for temporary storage while creating your DVD movie
because the movie might go through several iterations
before you get it exactly how you want it. RW discs are
rewritable; you can watch the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
Use if you want to be able to edit the DVD movie (see
“how do I edit a DVD movie disc?” on page 10).
Use for permanent storage of a short video (see “how
CD-R
CD-RW
The HP DVD Writer drive cannot write to DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. Be sure to
buy the DVD discs that have “+” in their name.
much you can fit on a disc” on page 5). R discs are less
expensive than RW discs, but they cannot be erased and
reused.
Use for temporary storage of a short video (see “how much
you can fit on a disc” on page 5). RW discs are
rewritable; you can watch the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
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1 Start the software.
a Double-click the
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b Click
ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD.
c Read the media recommendation and click
d Insert a blank disc into the drive.
e Do one of the following:
■
If you are writing to a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, click
HP DVD Writer
icon on your desktop or click
OK.
Start,
Create a DVD.
■
f Click
If you are writing to a CD-R or CD-RW disc, click
Create New Project.
The authoring screen appears.
Create a VCD.
2 Choose a style for the menu.
This menu appears on the screen when you insert the disc to watch the DVD
movie and contains buttons that allow you to jump to different sections of the
movie (called chapter points).
a Make sure that the
1 Design
tab in the top navigation bar is selected.
b To select a background, drag it from the left side of the screen to the right
side.
c To specify a title, click the words “Untitled Project” and type the desired title.
d To change the font of the title or to select a frame (the border around the
buttons) or layout (how the buttons are arranged on the menu), click the
Customize
tab.
3 Add your video files to the DVD movie.
a Click the
b Do one of the following:
■
2 Add Media
tab in the top navigation bar.
To transfer video from your camcorder or VCR to your hard drive, click
Capture
the
icon (the camcorder). The capturing screen appears. Follow
the instructions on the capturing screen.
video
■
To add files that already exist on your hard drive, click
Add
(the file
folder) or drag and drop files from Windows Explorer.
c Drag video files from the left side of the screen to the right side to create
buttons on the DVD movie’s menu.
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4 Edit the video files (optional).
a Click the thumbnail of the video file that you want to edit.
b Click
Edit Video.
The editing screen appears.
Note that any chapter points
you created will be lost.
c Edit the video following the instructions in the online help.
d When the video is how you want it, click
Save Edits to DVD.
You are
returned to the authoring screen and a button is added to the DVD movie’s
menu.
5 Customize the menu (optional).
a Click the
b To create a submenu, click the button on the DVD movie’s menu, drag the
video
time marker to where you want another button, and click
c To change a button’s thumbnail, click the button on the DVD movie’s menu,
drag the time marker to display the desired frame, and click
d To change the starting or ending point of a video file, click the button on the
DVD movie’s menu, drag the time marker to the desired location, and click
the
3 Author
Mark In
tab in the top navigation bar.
Mark Out
or
buttons (the square brackets).
Set Chapter.
Set Thumbnail.
6 Preview the DVD movie.
a Click the
on the screen.
b Click the remote control buttons to control playback.
c If you want to make any changes to the movie, go back to the
Add Media,
4 Produce
3 Author
or
tab in the top navigation bar. A remote control appears
1 Design, 2
tabs in the top navigation bar.
7 Save the DVD movie project for later editing.
■
File, Save Project.
Click
8 Write the disc.
a Verify that the
b Click
Start.
c If you have more than one recordable drive, be sure the HP DVD Writer drive
is selected. Set any of the other options that you need to. Click
d Wait for the drive to finish writing the disc. The disc will be ejected.
e If you want to make another disc, click
4 Produce
tab is selected.
Yes .
If not, click
OK.
No.
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where you can watch the disc
You can watch the disc in most DVD players or DVD-ROM drives with PowerDVD
or other playback software (see “how do I watch a DVD movie on my PC?” on
page 21).
compatible.
double-clicking the
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
Help, Troubleshooting, Disc compatibility.
We recommend that you use a DVD+R disc because it’s the most
For compatibility information, check the disc compatibility list by
HP DVD Writer
icon on your desktop or clicking
Start,
Then click
to learn more
To learn more about ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD, read its online help. Double-click the
HP DVD Writer
Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
Create a DVD, Create New Project, Help, Help.
icon on your desktop or click
Start, Programs, Hewlett-
Then click
ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD,
video
9
how do I edit a DVD movie disc?
You can edit a DVD movie even after you’ve written it to disc. The entire movie
does not have to be rewritten, just the changes. To edit a DVD movie disc, it must
be on a DVD+RW disc. You use the ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD software. Edits that
you can make include:
■
adding a video file
■
deleting a video file
■
changing the title
■
renaming the buttons
■
changing the thumbnail image of a button
video
■
changing the menu’s style
what you need
■
the DVD movie disc that you want to edit
The DVD movie must be recorded on a DVD+RW disc.
1 Start the software.
a Double-click the
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b Click
ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD.
c Read the media recommendation and click
HP DVD Writer
icon on your desktop or click
OK.
d Insert the DVD movie disc that you want to edit.
e Click
f Click
Create a DVD.
Edit ShowBiz DVD Disc.
g Select the drive that contains the DVD movie disc, then click
Start,
OK.
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2 Make the desired changes.
Do any of the following:
■
To change the title or button labels, click them and retype.
■
To change the background, button frame, or layout, click the
1 Design
the top navigation bar.
■
To add or edit video files, click the
2 Add Media
tab in the top navigation
bar.
■
To delete video files, click the video’s button on the DVD movie’s menu and
press the
■
To create submenus, change a button’s thumbnail, or change the starting or
ending point of a video file, click the
DELETE
key.
3 Author
tab in the top navigation bar.
3 Preview the DVD movie.
a Click the
on the screen.
b Click the remote control buttons to control playback.
c If you want to make any changes to the movie, go back to the
Add Media,
4 Produce
3 Author
or
tab in the top navigation bar. A remote control appears
1 Design, 2
tabs in the top navigation bar.
4 Save the DVD movie project for later editing.
■
File, Save Project.
Click
5 Write the disc.
a Verify that the
b Click
c Click
Start.
Update current disc,
d Wait for the drive to finish writing the disc. The disc will be ejected.
e Click
OK.
4 Produce
tab is selected.
then click
OK.
tab in
video
where you can watch the disc
You can watch the disc in most DVD players or DVD-ROM drives with PowerDVD
or other playback software (see “how do I watch a DVD movie on my PC?” on
page 21).
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to learn more
To learn more about ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD, read its online help. Double-click the
HP DVD Writer
Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
Create a DVD, Create New Project, Help, Help.
icon on your desktop or click
video
Start, Programs, Hewlett-
Then click
ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD,
12
how do I edit my video files?
Use ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD to edit your videos. Some of the things you can do
are:
■
combine videos, photos, and audio files into one movie
■
add text, transitions, and special effects
■
delete unwanted sections of a video
■
change a video’s brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, and speed
■
transfer video from your camcorder or VCR to your PC
■
save the movie in many different formats
■
export the movie to disc, digital video tape1, or ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD
what you need
■
1 blank disc or a rewritable disc that you don’t mind erasing (you need this
only if you do step 6)
DVD+R
recommended disc
Use to share your DVD movie with family and friends
because DVD+R discs are the most compatible with DVD
players and DVD-ROMs. R discs are less expensive than
RW discs, but they cannot be erased and reused.
video
you can also use
Use for temporary storage while creating your DVD movie
because the movie might go through several iterations
before you get it exactly how you want it. RW discs are
DVD+RW
rewritable; you can watch the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
Use if you want to be able to edit the DVD movie (see
“how do I edit a DVD movie disc?” on page 10).
Use for permanent storage of a short video (see “how
CD-R
much you can fit on a disc” on page 5). R discs are less
expensive than RW discs, but they cannot be erased and
reused.
1. For European customers, the DV In must be enabled by the DV camcorder manufacturer.
13
Use for temporary storage of a short video (see “how much
CD-RW
you can fit on a disc” on page 5). RW discs are
rewritable; you can watch the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
The HP DVD Writer drive cannot write to DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. Be sure to
buy the DVD discs that have “+” in their name.
■
video files on your hard drive or camcorder
1 Start the software.
a Double-click the
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
video
b Click
ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD.
c Read the media recommendation and click
d Click
Edit or Capture Video.
HP DVD Writer
icon on your desktop or click
2 Open the files that you want to edit.
Do one of the following:
Start,
OK.
■
If the video files are on your hard drive, click the
Album
■
If the video files are on your camcorder or VCR, click the
from the pull-down, then click
Add
Media
album, select
(the red book).
Capture
button.
3 Add the files to the movie.
■
Drag and drop files from your album under the Media tab to the Storyboard/
Timeline.
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New
4 Edit the movie.
Do any of the following:
■
To add text: 1) click the
Add Text
or drag the text effect to the Storyboard/Timeline, the text editing
Text
album, 2) click the desired text effect, 3) click
dialog box appears, 4) type the desired text.
Text album
Available text effects
Add Text
Type tex t he re
■
To add a transition between two of the video files: 1) click the
album, 2) click a transition, 3) click
Add Transition
or drag the transition to
the Storyboard/Timeline.
Transitions album
Available transitions
Transitions
video
Add Transition
Storyboard/Timeline
■
To trim the beginning or ending of a video: 1) click the video file in the
Storyboard/Timeline, 2) drag the yellow Time Marker to the spot where you
want the video to start, 3) further refine the starting point by clicking
4) move the Starting Mark (green scissors) all the way to the right,
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–
and +,
5) advance to the spot where you want the video to end, 6) move the Ending
Mark (red scissors) all the way to the left.
–
Starting Mark
Ending Mark
+
Yellow Time Marker
Storyboard/Timeline
video
■
To learn how to use the other editing features of Arcsoft ShowBiz DVD, click
Help
or
Basics:
Help
Basics
5 Save the project for later editing.
■
Project, Save.
Click
6 Write the disc (optional).
a Click
b Click the
Create, ShowBiz DVD Project.
This command opens the authoring
screen. The movie that you created in the Storyboard/Timeline is combined
into a single video file. The file is added to your current ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD
project and a button is added to the DVD movie’s menu.
4 Produce
tab in the top navigation bar to preview the DVD movie.
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c Click
d Click
File, Save Project
Start
to write the disc. Follow the remaining instructions on the screen.
to save the DVD movie project for later editing.
where you can watch the disc
You can watch the disc in most DVD players or DVD-ROM drives with PowerDVD
or other playback software (see “how do I watch a DVD movie on my PC?” on
page 21).
compatible.
double-clicking the
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
Help, Troubleshooting, Disc compatibility.
We recommend that you use a DVD+R disc because it’s the most
For compatibility information, check the disc compatibility list by
HP DVD Writer
icon on your desktop or clicking
Start,
Then click
to learn more
To learn more about Arcsoft ShowBiz DVD, read its online help. Double-click the
HP DVD Writer
Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
Edit or Capture Video,
icon on your desktop or click
Help
(the question mark).
Start, Programs, Hewlett-
Then click
ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD,
video
17
how do i make a slideshow disc?
Now you have an easy way to share your photos with family and friends. You
can create a slideshow disc from your own photos and then watch it on your TV.
And the disc can be conveniently mailed to those who don’t live near you. To
create a slideshow, you use the ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD software.
what you need
■
1 blank disc or a rewritable disc that you don’t mind erasing
recommended disc
Use to share your slideshow with family and friends
video
DVD+R
DVD+RW
because DVD+R discs are the most compatible with DVD
players and DVD-ROMs. R discs are less expensive than
RW discs, but they cannot be erased and reused.
you can also use
Use for temporary storage while creating your slideshow
because the slideshow might go through several iterations
before you get it exactly how you want it. RW discs are
rewritable; you can watch the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
Use if you want to be able to edit the slideshow (see “how
do I edit a DVD movie disc?” on page 10).
Use for permanent storage of a short slideshow. R discs are
CD-R
CD-RW
The HP DVD Writer drive cannot write to DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. Be sure to
buy the DVD discs that have “+” in their name.
■
Photos on your hard drive
■
Music on your hard drive: WAV or MP3 format (optional)
less expensive than RW discs, but they cannot be erased
and reused.
Use for temporary storage of a short slideshow. RW discs
are rewritable; you can watch the disc a few times, then
erase and reuse it.
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1 Start the software.
a Double-click the
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b Click
ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD.
c Read the media recommendation and click
d Insert a blank disc into the drive.
e Do one of the following:
■
If you are writing to a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, click
HP DVD Writer
icon on your desktop or click
OK.
Start,
Create a DVD.
■
f Click
If you are writing to a CD-R or CD-RW disc, click
Create New Project.
The authoring screen appears.
Create a VCD.
2 Choose a style for the menu.
This menu appears on the screen when you insert the disc to watch the
slideshow.
a Make sure that the
1 Design
tab in the top navigation bar is selected.
b To select a background, drag it from the left side of the screen to the right
side.
Tip: You can use one of your photos as the background. Click New
Background, browse to the photo, select it, and click Open.
c To specify a title, click the words “Untitled Project” and type the desired title.
d To change the font of the title or layout (how the buttons are arranged on the
menu), click the
Customize
tab.
3 Add photos and music to the slideshow.
a Click the
b Click
c Select the photos that you want in your slideshow, click
d To add music, click
Finish.
2 Add Media
Create slideshow.
Add,
tab in the top navigation bar.
browse to the song, select it, click
>>.
Then click
Open.
Next.
Then click
video
4 Preview the slideshow.
a Click the
control appears on the screen.
b Use the remote control to play the slideshow.
4 Produce
tab in the top navigation bar to preview. A remote
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c After previewing, you might want to make some changes to the slideshow. To
make changes, click the
the DVD movie’s menu (a yellow outline appears), click
2 Add Media
tab, click the slideshow’s button on
Edit slideshow.
Follow the remaining instructions on the screen to make changes.
5 Save the slideshow project for later editing.
a Click
File, Save project.
6 Write the disc.
a Verify that the
b Click
Start.
c If you have more than one recordable drive, be sure the HP DVD Writer drive
video
is selected. Set any of the other options that you need to. Click
d Wait for the drive to finish writing the disc. The disc will be ejected.
e If you want to make another disc, click
4 Produce
tab is selected.
Yes .
If not, click
OK.
No.
where you can watch the disc
You can watch the disc in most DVD players or DVD-ROM drives with PowerDVD
or other playback software (see “how do I watch a DVD movie on my PC?” on
page 21).
compatible.
double-clicking the
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
Help, Troubleshooting, Disc compatibility.
We recommend that you use a DVD+R disc because it’s the most
For compatibility information, check the disc compatibility list by
HP DVD Writer
icon on your desktop or clicking
Start,
Then click
to learn more
To learn more about ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD, read its online help. Double-click the
HP DVD Writer
Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
Create a DVD, Create New Project, Help, Help.
icon on your desktop or click
Start, Programs, Hewlett-
Then click
ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD,
20
how do I watch a DVD movie on my PC?
Use the PowerDVD software to watch DVD movies or slideshows on your PC.
Insert a DVD movie disc into your HP DVD Writer drive.
■
The PowerDVD software starts automatically with the movie’s menu
displayed. If it doesn’t start automatically, click
PowerDVD, PowerDVD.
Click a button (also called a chapter point) to play that
section of the movie or click Play on the controller below.
Start, Programs, CyberLink
video
Go to the
movie’s menu
Exit
Help
Play
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how do I make a music disc?
Use RecordNow to make any of the following kinds of music discs:
■
a compilation of your favorite songs from more than one CD
■
a music mix for a party
■
a disc from audio files on your hard drive
■
a disc that plays in any home or car CD player
■
a disc that plays in an MP3 disc player
what you need
■
1 blank disc or a rewritable disc that you don’t mind erasing
recommended disc
CD-R
Use because home or car CD players recognize only CD-R
discs.
you can also use
If you will be playing the disc in an MP3 disc player or PC,
audio
CD-RW
use for temporary storage. RW discs are rewritable; you
can play the disc a few times, then erase and reuse it.
(Check the documentation that came with your MP3 player
to verify whether it can play CD-RW discs.)
1 Start the software.
a Double-click the
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b Click
RecordNow.
c Read the disc recommendation, then click
appears.
d Click
Make a Music Disc.
HP DVD Writer
icon on your desktop or click
OK.
The RecordNow window
Start,
22
e Select the type of music disc you want to make:
where you’ll play the disc
home or car
MP3 disc
CD player
player
PC
MP3 or
WAV files
on your
hard drive
Make a Music
Disc from Audio
Files
Make a Disc for
an MP3 Player
Make a Music
Disc from
Audio Files
You mus t fi rs t
create MP3 files
on your hard
drive using
MUSICMATCH
Jukebox or a
similar program.
Then select Make
Make a Music
Disc from other
CDs
where your music is
on other
CDs
Make a Music
Disc from other
CDs
a Disc for an
MP3 Player
2 Follow the remaining instructions on the screen.
where you can play the disc
If you selected Make a Music Disc from Audio Files or Make a Music Disc from
other CDs, you can play the disc in any home or car CD player.
players recognize only CD-R discs.
You can also play the disc on your PC.
If you selected Make a Disc for an MP3 player, you can play the disc in your
MP3 disc player or on your PC.
Home or car CD
audio
to learn more
To learn more about RecordNow, read its online help. Double-click the
Writer
icon on your desktop or click
DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
Contents and Index.
Then click
Start, Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP
RecordNow.
In RecordNow, click
23
HP DVD
Help,
how do I copy a disc?
Once you have your original home videos or photos on disc, you can make
copies to send to your family and friends. You can also copy discs containing
data to make backup copies. The procedure is the same no matter what type of
disc you’re copying. You use the RecordNow software.
Please note that RecordNow cannot copy content-protected DVDs like Hollywood
movies.
what you need
■
1 blank disc or a rewritable disc that you don’t mind erasing
recommended disc
Use to make a permanent copy of a CD. R discs are less
CD-R
DVD+R
CD-RW
expensive than RW discs, but R discs cannot be erased
and reused.
Use to make a permanent copy of a DVD. R discs are less
expensive than RW discs, but R discs cannot be erased
and reused.
you can also use
Use to make a temporary copy of a CD. RW discs are
rewritable; you can read the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
Use to make a temporary copy of a DVD. RW discs are
DVD+RW
data
The HP DVD Writer drive cannot write to DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. Be sure to
buy the DVD discs that have “+” in their name.
■
the disc that you want to copy
rewritable; you can read the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
1 Start the software.
a Double-click the
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b Click
c Read the disc recommendation, then click
RecordNow.
appears.
HP DVD Writer
icon on your desktop or click
OK.
The RecordNow window
24
Start,
d Click
Make an Exact Copy.
2 Insert the discs.
a If you have more than one recordable drive, you might want to change the
device to read from. Click
Change,
then select the drive that will contain the
disc you are copying.
b Insert the disc that you want to copy into the tray that opens, then click
Next.
c If you have more than one recordable drive, you might want to change the
device to write to. Click
Change,
then select the drive that will contain the
blank disc.
d If you’re using the same drive to read and write, wait while the disc is read.
e Insert the blank disc into the tray that opens, then click
Next.
3 Write the disc.
a Read the warning, then click
b Wait for the disc to be written.
c When the dialog box appears, click
OK.
Make Another
or
Done.
where you can read the disc
If you used a CD-R or CD-RW disc, you can read the copied disc everywhere you
can read the original disc, with the exception that home or car CD players
recognize only CD-R discs.
If you used a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, you can read the disc in most DVD
players and DVD-ROM drives.
disc because it’s the most compatible.
disc compatibility list by double-clicking the
desktop or clicking
DVD Writer.
Start, Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP
Then click
However, we recommend that you use a DVD+R
For compatibility information, check the
HP DVD Writer
Help, Troubleshooting, Disc compatibility.
icon on your
to learn more
To learn more about RecordNow, read its online help. Double-click the
Writer
icon on your desktop or click
DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
Contents and Index.
Then click
Start, Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP
RecordNow.
In RecordNow, click
HP DVD
25
data
Help,
how do I back up my files?
You can create backups of your important data to protect you if you accidentally
delete a file or a file becomes corrupt. Or you can make disaster recovery
diskettes and a complete backup of your entire computer system to use in case
your computer crashes. Use Simple Backup to make any type of backup.
what you need
■
blank discs or rewritable discs that you don’t mind erasing—how many you
need depends on how much data you're backing up
recommended disc
CD-RW (650 or 700MB
capacity)
DVD+RW (4.7GB capacity)
CD-R (650 or 700MB capacity) Use to create permanent backups. R discs
DVD+R (4.7GB capacity)
The HP DVD Writer drive cannot write to DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. Be sure to
buy the DVD discs that have “+” in their name.
Use so you can make future backups on
the same discs. RW discs are rewritable;
you can erase and reuse them.
you can also use
can be written to until full, but cannot be
erased and reused. R discs are less
expensive than RW discs.
1 Start the software.
a Double-click the
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
data
b Click
c Read the disc recommendation and click
d Click
e If you have more than one recordable drive, select the HP DVD Writer drive.
f Click
Simple Backup.
appears.
Custom Backup.
Next.
HP DVD Writer
icon on your desktop or click
OK.
The Simple Backup window
Start,
26
2 Select the files that you want to back up.
Click + to open
a folder
Click – to close
a folder
Click the
checkbox to select
a folder and all of
its contents
Tip: If you always put your data in the My Documents folder or another
specific folder, you'll be able to select all the files to back up with one mouse
click.
a When you're done selecting all the files you want to back up, click
Next.
b Read on the screen how many bytes of data you’ve selected to back up. To
calculate how many discs you need, divide the number of bytes by
4,700,000,000 if you’re using DVDs or by 650,000,000 if you’re using
CDs.
c Click
Next.
3 Write the disc.
a Insert a blank disc into the tray that opens, then click
b If your backup requires more than one disc, wait until you’re prompted, then
insert the next blank disc and click
OK.
c Wait for the backup to finish.
d When the dialog box appears, click
Finish.
OK.
to restore your files
■
Insert the first backup disc into your HP DVD Writer drive. The Simple Backup
screen appears automatically.
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data
how do I share data?
There are many times when you might want to give a data disc to someone else:
■
to give files to clients
■
to distribute large presentations
■
to share photos with family and friends
Making a data disc that can be read on other computers is called mastering. The
mastering software included with your drive is RecordNow.
what you need
■
1 blank disc or a rewritable disc that you don’t mind erasing
recommended disc
CD-R (650 or 700MB capacity) Use for permanent data storage. R discs
can be written to until full, but cannot be
DVD+R (4.7GB capacity)
erased and reused. R discs are less
expensive than RW discs.
you can also use
CD-RW (650 or 700MB
capacity)
DVD+RW (4.7GB capacity)
The HP DVD Writer drive cannot write to DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. Be sure to
buy the DVD discs that have “+” in their name.
1 Start the software.
data
a Double-click the
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b Click
RecordNow.
HP DVD Writer
c Read the disc recommendation and click
appears.
d Click
e Click
Make a Data Disc.
Make a Data Disc for Sharing with Others.
Use for temporary data storage. RW discs
are rewritable; you can read the disc a
few times, then erase and reuse it.
icon on your desktop or click
OK.
The RecordNow window
Start,
28
2 Insert the disc.
a If you have more than one recordable drive, you might want to click
to select the HP DVD Writer drive.
b Insert a blank disc into the tray that opens, then click
Next.
3 Select the files that you want to write to the disc.
a Click
b Do one of the following:
Add Files and Folders.
■
Click the name of a file or folder that you want to copy, then click
■
Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer to the RecordNow window.
Change
Add.
c When you're done adding files, click
Next.
4 Write the disc.
a Read the warning screen, then click
b Wait for the disc to be written. The tray will open when done.
c If you want to make another copy of this disc, click
Done.
click
click
If you might want to make another copy of this disc in the future,
Add to Favorites.
OK.
Make Another.
If not,
where you can read the disc
If you used a CD-R or CD-RW disc, you can read the disc on all PCs.
If you used a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, you can read the disc in most DVD-ROM
drives.
compatible.
double-clicking the
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
Help, Troubleshooting, Disc compatibility.
However, we recommend that you use a DVD+R disc because it’s the most
For compatibility information, check the disc compatibility list by
HP DVD Writer
icon on your desktop or clicking
Start,
Then click
to learn more
To learn more about RecordNow, read its online help. Double-click the
Writer
icon on your desktop or click
DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
Contents and Index.
Then click
Start, Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP
RecordNow.
In RecordNow, click
HP DVD
Help,
data
29
how do I save data for my own use?
Dragging and dropping is the easiest way to save data to disc. You can drag
and drop files to a CD or DVD disc the same way you can with a floppy disk. Use
the drag and drop method of data storage to:
■
free up space on your hard drive
■
transport work files to and from home
Just as with a floppy, you must format the disc first. To format discs, you use the
DLA (Drive Letter Access) software.
If you want to take the data to another computer, be aware that not all computers
will be able to read a disc made in this way. To make a data disc that is
readable by all computers, see “how do I share data?” on page 28.
what you need
■
1 blank disc or a rewritable disc that you don’t mind erasing
recommended disc
CD-RW (650 or 700MB
capacity)
DVD+RW (4.7GB capacity)
CD-R (650 or 700MB capacity) Use for permanent data storage. R discs
DVD+R (4.7GB capacity)
data
The HP DVD Writer drive cannot write to DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. Be sure to
buy the DVD discs that have “+” in their name.
Use for temporary data storage. RW discs
are rewritable; you can read the disc a
few times, then erase and reuse it.
you can also use
can be written to until full, but cannot be
erased and reused. R discs are less
expensive than RW discs.
1 Format the disc.
a Insert a blank disc into the HP DVD Writer drive.
b Double-click the
Windows XP, click
c Right-click (click using the right mouse button) the HP DVD Writer drive, then
Format
click
d Type a name for the disc so you can identify it.
My Computer
Start, My Computer.
on the shortcut menu.
icon on your desktop or, if you have
30
e Click
Start.
f A CD-RW disc will be ready to use in about 45 minutes. Other types of discs
will be ready to use in 2 to 3 minutes.
g Click OK on the dialog box that appears.
2 Write data to the disc.
Do one of the following:
■
With a document open in your word processor, spreadsheet, or any other
software application that you normally use, select
File, Save As
and choose
the HP DVD Writer as your destination.
■
In My Computer or Windows Explorer, drag and drop files to the HP DVD
Writer.
■
In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the files or folders, click
Send To
on the shortcut menu, then click
DLA Drive.
where you can read the disc
You can read the disc only on the PC that was used to write it or on another PC
that has an HP DVD Writer drive installed.
For greater compatibility, you can run the Make Compatible command. After
running Make Compatible, you can read the disc in other PCs with the following
caveats:
■
You cannot add any more data to the disc.
■
Make Compatible is available only for DVD+R and CD-R discs.
■
If you’re using a CD-R disc, any PC can read the disc.
■
If you’re using a DVD+R disc, any PC with Windows 2000 or Windows XP
can read the disc without any additional software installed. On other
operating systems, you must have DLA installed. To install DLA, run the
program \English\DLA\Setup.exe on Software Disc 1.
To run Make Compatible, in My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the
HP DVD Writer drive, click
Start.
Make Compatible
on the shortcut menu, then click
to learn more
To learn more about DLA, read its online help. Click Start, Programs, DLA,
DLA Help.
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how do I label a disc?
to label your discs
■
Write only on the printed side of the disc using a quick drying permanent felttip marker. Never use a ball point pen.
■
Don’t use adhesive labels due to possible damage.
other handling and use information
■
Protect the disc from scratches, fingerprints, and dirt by storing it in the jewel
case provided. Never store DVD discs in CD or other jewel cases as these
cases may cause damage to DVD discs.
■
Clean the disc using a soft, dry cloth and commercial CD/DVD cleaner or
ethyl alcohol. Hold the disc along the outer edge or by the center hole only
and wipe across the disc. Do not wipe in circular motions on the disc.
■
Never leave a disc in direct sunlight or in a hot, humid location.
data
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index
Numerics
1 Design tab 7, 11, 19
3
1394
2 Add Media tab
3 Author tab
4 Produce tab
A
A/V cable 3
Add icon
Add to Favorites command
Adding
Applications.
Archiving
ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD software
chapter points
data
28–
music
photos and music to a slideshow
video to DVD movie discs
video to DVD movies
PC files
videos
18
7, 11,
11
8,
8, 11, 16,
7
31
23
See Software.
27
26–
5
2–
19
19
29
4
7
10
2, 6, 13,
19
8
23
4
29
31
4,
25
22–
18–
7,
21
5, 9, 17, 20, 25,
3
7, 10,
7,
19
4
28–
9
2–
23
20
ii
19
19
7,
30–
29
26
Chapter points
inserting
losing
Compatibility
players and ROMs
video capture cards
Connecting camcorders or VCRs
Copying
copy-protected DVD movies
discs
24–
files
26–
Create a "Quick DVD" command
Create a DVD command
Create a VCD command
Create New Project command
Create Slideshow button
Creating
chapter points
data discs for own use
data discs to share
DVD movies
MP3s
music discs
slideshows
Custom Backup command
Customer support
Customize tab
31
3
24
19
3
19
B
Background
26–
7
4,
22,
See Editing.
11
7,
27
10
14
7
3, 6, 7,
23
changing
selecting
Backing up
Buttons
changing thumbnail
renaming
C
Camcorder 3, 14
Capture button
Capture icon
Capturing video
CD player
Change command
Changing.
19
25,
29
8,
14
10
D
Data discs 28–29, 30–31
Deleting
files accidentally
video from DVD movie discs
Digital 8
Disaster recovery
Disc compatibility
DLA Drive command
DLA software
Done command
Dragging and dropping
DVD movies
3
30
25,
files
29, 30,
videos
7
adding video
changing thumbnail
33
26
10
26
5, 9, 17, 20, 25,
31
29
31
10
10
29
index
chapter points 4, 21
combining video files
copy-protected
creating from existing videos
creating from tapes
customizing menu
deleting video
editing
renaming
renaming buttons
sharing
DVD players
20
DVD-ROM drives
18, 20
12
10–
10
13
2, 6,
2, 5, 6, 9, 11, 13, 17, 18,
2, 5, 6, 9, 11, 13, 17,
10
24
2–
4, 7,
10
6
5
19
E
Edit or Capture Video command 14
Edit ShowBiz DVD Disc command
10
7,
8
10
19
13–
10
10
8,
12
10–
17
Edit Video icon
Editing
background 11
button names
button thumbnails
DVD movie discs
menu style
title
title font
video files
F
Font 7, 19
Formatting discs
7
Frame
30
H
Help ii
Hi8
3
L
Layout 7, 19
index
M
Make a Data Disc command 28
Make a Data Disc for Sharing with Others
6–
10
command
Make a Disc for an MP3 Player command
23
9
Make a Music Disc command
Make a Music Disc from Audio Files com-
mand
Make a Music Disc from other CDs com-
mand
Make an Exact Copy command
Make Another command
Make Compatible command
Making.
Mark In button
Mark out button
Mastering
Menu
Mini DV
MP3s
Music discs
MUSICMATCH Jukebox
See Creating.
28
buttons
4,
changing style
customizing
3
creating
disc players
22–
23
23
23
8
8
7
4, 7,
22,
23
28
22
25
29
25,
31
10
19
23
23
P
PC
3
1394
backing up
connecting a camcorder or VCR
playing MP3 discs
playing music discs
restoring
video capture card
watching DVD movies
Photos
PowerDVD software
Previewing
Programs.
13, 18–20, 24,
8, 11,
See Software.
27
26–
23
23
27
3
20, 21
28
5, 9, 11, 17, 20,
19
3
5, 9, 11, 17,
21
Q
Quick DVD command 2
34
R
RecordNow software 22, 24, 28
Renaming
27
10
10
buttons
DVD movies
Restoring
S
Save As command 31
13
26
28
8
23
Save Edits to DVD command
Send To command
Set Chapter button
Set Thumbnail button
ShowBiz DVD software
Simple Backup software
Slideshows
creating
sharing
Software
ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD 2, 6, 13, 18
30
DLA
MUSICMATCH Jukebox
PowerDVD
RecordNow
Simple Backup
which to use
Spacebar
Spreadsheet
Start button
Stop button
Style
Submenu
Support
S-VHS
S-video
4
4, 8,
changing
selecting
8
ii
3
3
31
8
8
20
18–
18
5, 9, 11, 17, 20,
22, 24,
26
1
31
11
5
10
19
7,
21
V
VCR 3, 14
VHS
3
3
VHS-C
Video
adding to DVD movie discs
adding to DVD movies
archiving
camera.
capture cards
capturing
changing start or end point
combining video files
deleting
discs
2–
editing
transferring from tape
5
2–
See Camcorder.
3
3, 6, 7,
10
21
17
13–
14
W
Website
customer support
video capture card compatibility
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Word processor
Writing data
31
28–
ii
31
31
31
6
2–
10
7
8
5
3
T
Tapes 2–5
7,
font
19
19
7,
See Capturing video.
Title
Transferring.
U
Update current disc command 11
index
35
index
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