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Creating Data, Audio, and
Video Discs on your PC
This document contains important information about creating data, audio, and video
discs on your PC, including:
• Creating Audio and Data Discs
• Creating Video Discs and Movies
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Table of Contents
Creating Audio and Data Discs ....................................................... 1
Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording ...................................................... 2
Working with Audio CDs .............................................................................. 2
Verifying audio disc recorded without errors ............................................... 3
Audio CD tips ......................................................................................... 3
Creating audio CDs................................................................................. 4
Creating jukebox discs............................................................................. 4
Working with Data DVDs and CDs ................................................................. 5
Verifying data disc recorded without errors................................................. 5
Data disc tips .......................................................................................... 6
Creating data discs.................................................................................. 6
Copying a DVD or CD .................................................................................. 7
Archiving Files on a CD or DVD ..................................................................... 8
Working with Image Files.............................................................................. 8
Creating an image file ............................................................................. 9
Burning from an image file ....................................................................... 9
Disc Labeling with LightScribe ........................................................................ 9
LightScribe requirements......................................................................... 10
Burning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler ............................... 10
Burning a LightScribe label after burning with iTunes.................................. 11
Using adhesive disc labels...................................................................... 12
Compatibility Information ............................................................................ 12
Disc Features and Compatibility Table .......................................................... 13
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table ............................................................ 14
Software Quick Reference Table................................................................... 15
Table of C o nte n ts iii
Creating Video Discs and Movies .................................................. 17
Before You Begin Capturing Video ............................................................... 17
Sonic MyDVD Video Projects ....................................................................... 18
Creating a Video Project ............................................................................. 18
Adding files to a video project ................................................................ 19
Capturing video to a video project .......................................................... 19
Adding slide shows to a video project ..................................................... 20
Adding submenus to a video project........................................................ 20
Editing the style of a video project........................................................... 21
Editing movie files ................................................................................. 21
Burning a video project to disc................................................................ 22
Creating a Video Project with Direct-to-Disc Wizard ....................................... 23
Video Quality and Disc Size........................................................................ 24
DVD Recording Time .................................................................................. 25
Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer ................................. 27
Basic Steps to Make a Movie....................................................................... 27
Locating the muvee autoProducer ............................................................ 28
Using muvee autoProducer .......................................................................... 29
Getting started ...................................................................................... 29
Capturing video from a DV camcorder..................................................... 31
Adding videos ...................................................................................... 32
Adding pictures..................................................................................... 33
Adding music ....................................................................................... 33
Selecting the style.................................................................................. 34
Changing the settings ............................................................................ 34
Adding an opening title and closing credits .............................................. 35
Making the movie.................................................................................. 36
Saving the movie project ........................................................................ 36
Recording the movie project to disc ......................................................... 37
Upgrading muvee autoProducer ................................................................... 37
iv Creating Data, Audio, and Video Discs on your PC
Creating Audio and Data Discs
This chapter contains the procedures you must perform to record (or burn) music
and data files to recordable CD and DVD discs. It also includes information about
labeling your discs using the LightScribe labeling technology included on select
models.
For information about recording video files to DVDs, see “Creating Video Discs
and Movies” on page 17.
Your PC includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical drives capable of
recording. Additionally, your PC may include the following software programs for
recording to CDs or DVDs:
• iTunes
• Windows Media Player
• Sonic MyDVD Plus (select models only)
• Sonic DigitalMedia Plus
• Windows XP
These programs include features that enable you to copy, archive, and manage
music and data files and then record the files to CDs or DVDs. You can also use
iTunes or Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable
device or memory card.
IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse
or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by
copyright law.
NOTE: Burn is an industry term used to describe the recording of information onto
a DVD or CD. Optical recording uses a laser beam to place information onto the
disc, thus the term burning.
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Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording
Previously recorded files on CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs must be erased
before recording new files. CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R discs cannot be erased.
To erase a rewritable disc in Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2 Click Tools and then Erase Disc.
3 Insert the rewritable disc you want to erase.
4 Click the Quick Erase or Full Erase option, and then Erase Disc.
Working with Audio CDs
Sonic DigitalMedia Plus enables you to create audio CDs that play in your car or
home CD player, and on PCs. You can create two main types of music CDs:
• Uncompressed — Typical CD format like you would purchase on a
commercial CD. This type of CD will hold 10 to 20 songs depending on
their length.
Uncompressed files can be burned on CD-Rs (which play in most home and
car stereos, DVD players, and computers) or CD-RWs (which play only in some
stereos, DVD players, and computers).
The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in “Creating audio
CDs” on page 4.
•Compressed — Files are burned to a disc using a compressed file format
(MP3, WMA, or M4A). The smaller file format enables you to fit approximately
ten times as many songs onto the disc (depending on length and format).
Compressed files can be burned to CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVDs, DVD-RWs, or
DVD+RWs (select models only). Compressed files can only be played on
computers, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to
create the disc (MP3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility,
check the documentation for the device where you intend to play the disc. You
may hear a slight loss of sound quality using compressed audio files.
The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in “Creating jukebox
discs” on page 4.
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For more compatibility information, see “Disc Features and Compatibility Table” on
page 13.
Both Sonic programs create closed-session music CDs, which means you must
record all music files on one CD in one recording session. Music files can be
recorded repeatedly on a rewritable CD-RW disc, but all previously recorded
files must be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased.
IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse
or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by
copyright law.
Verifying audio disc recorded without errors
When copying or burning audio files to CD, it is recommended that you use Sonic
DigitalMedia Plus because it includes a feature that confirms that your disc has been
created without errors.
This data verification feature is enabled by default.
To check the status of the write verification feature in DigitalMedia Plus:
1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2 Click Tools, and then Options.
3 In the Options window, click Copy.
4 Ensure the Verify copied data discs option is checked.
5 Click OK.
Audio CD tips
When recording music files, it is important to note that:
• To play your music CD in a home or car stereo, it needs to be recorded as a
music CD in CD audio (CDA) format, not as a data CD.
• As you add music files in the recording session, DigitalMedia Plus calculates
and displays the amount of recording time available to record additional
music files.
• You can’t record song titles unless you make an exact copy of a music CD in
your collection.
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• If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available,
each time you make a recording. Refer to the Help menu in your selected
software program for more information about selecting a slower recording
speed.
• If you try to record more than a standard CD can hold, a message displays
warning you that all the tracks may not fit on your disc.
IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse
or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by
copyright law.
Creating audio CDs
To create uncompressed audio CDs using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2 Click the Audio tab and then Audio CD.
3 Do one or more of the following:
• Click Add Music and navigate to music stored on your PC.
• In the Quick Find panel, click Scan to automatically search your PC
for songs.
• Insert a CD and add songs from it.
4 Select the songs you want to record, and then click Add.
5 Click the Burn icon when you have added all the audio files to your
music CD project.
6 When prompted, insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. If you want to
play your music CD in your home or car stereo, use a CD-R disc.
CD-RW discs may not play in some stereos.
7 Click OK.
You can get detailed online help by clicking the Help menu and then
selecting Help.
Creating jukebox discs
To create compressed (jukebox) music CDs or DVDs using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2 Click the Audio tab, and then Jukebox CD/DVD.
3 Do one or more of the following:
• Click Add Music and navigate to music stored on your PC.
• In the Quick Find panel, click Scan to automatically search your PC
for songs.
• Insert a CD and add songs from it.
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4 Select the songs you want to record, and then click Add.
5 Click the Burn icon when you have added all the audio files to your
music CD project.
6 When prompted, insert a blank disc.
DVD discs can store significantly more music files than a CD. Jukebox discs can
only be played on computers, CD players, or DVD players that support the file
format you use to create the disc (MP3 is most commonly supported).
For file format compatibility, check the documentation for the device where you
intend to play the disc.
7 Click OK.
You can get detailed online help by clicking the Help menu, and then
selecting Help.
NOTE: DigitalMedia Plus scans for all audio files, even the sounds from your
operating system. If you don’t want to display some of these sounds, you can select
the Options icon (wrench), and then select Audio. Select Hide Audio Files
Shorter Than (in seconds), and then type the number of seconds, and click OK.
Working with Data DVDs and CDs
Unlike audio CDs and jukebox DVDs, data DVDs and CDs can be recorded in
multiple sessions.
Verifying data disc recorded without errors
When copying or burning data files to DVD or CD, it is recommended that you use
Sonic DigitalMedia Plus because it includes a feature that confirms that your disc
has been created without errors.
This data verification feature is enabled by default.
To check the status of the write verification feature in DigitalMedia Plus:
1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2 Click Tools and then Options.
3 In the Options window, click Data.
4 Ensure the Verify data written to the disc after burning box is checked.
5 Click OK.
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Data disc tips
When storing data files on a disc, it is important to note that:
• You can add new data files to a CD-R, DVD+R, or DVD-R in a later
recording session, until the disc is full. With DVD+R or DVD-R discs,
insert your partially recorded DVD, click the Wrench icon to display
the Options window, click Data, select the first Write-Once DVD
Compatibility option, and then click OK.
• When you record files that have the same name as previously recorded files,
Sonic DigitalMedia Plus updates the file and the previous version is overwritten.
• Sonic DigitalMedia Plus allows you to change the names of files you want to
record and the files that were previously recorded.
• As you select data files to record to your disc, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus
calculates and displays the amount of recording space used on your disc.
• If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available,
each time you make a recording. Refer to the Help menu in your selected
software program for more information about selecting a slower recording
speed.
Creating data discs
To create data CDs or DVDs using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2 Click the Data tab, and then click Data Disc.
3 Do one or more of the following:
• Click Add Data and navigate to files stored on your PC.
• In the Quick Scan panel, select a type of file to search for, and then click
Scan to automatically search your PC for the selected file type.
• Insert a CD or DVD that contains the file you want to add.
4 Select the files you want to record, and then click Add.
5 To name your disc, click Volume Label, and then type a name over it. Sonic
DigitalMedia Plus assigns a name based on the recording date if you do not
type a name.
6 Click the Burn icon when you have added all the files to your data
project.
7 When prompted, insert a blank or appendable disc.
DVD discs can store significantly more files than a CD.
8 Click OK.
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You can get detailed online help by clicking the Help menu and then
selecting Help.
NOTE: An appendable disc can have additional files added to it, if there is disc
space available. Recorded audio CDs are closed-session discs that are not
appendable.
NOTE: You can rename your files in the file selection window by selecting and
typing over the current name. This does not affect the original files on your hard
disk drive.
NOTE: DVD discs can store significantly more files than a CD.
Copying a DVD or CD
Sonic DigitalMedia Plus enables you to make copies of an existing music or data
disc. You can configure Sonic DigitalMedia Plus to verify that:
• Data files have been copied without errors by performing the procedure
described in “Verifying data disc recorded without errors” on page 5.
• Music files have been copied without errors by performing the procedure
described in “Verifying audio disc recorded without errors” on page 3.
IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or
encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by
copyright law.
To make a copy of an existing music or data disc using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2 Click the Copy tab, and then Disc Copy.
3 Insert the CD or DVD you want to copy.
4 Insert a blank DVD or CD into the drive.
5 Click the Copy icon.
6 Click Done when the recording is complete.
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Archiving Files on a CD or DVD
To make an archive file copy of files stored on your PC using
Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2 Click the Data tab and then Easy Archive.
3 Select the path to the files that you want to archive (or click Browse to
navigate to them).
4 Select the type of files you want to add to the archive, or select All Files in the
Selected Path.
5 Place a check mark in the Only Archive Files Changed Since box, and select a
date to limit the scan to files that have been changed since that date.
6 Click Save, enter a name for your archive, and then click OK.
7 Click the Burn icon.
8 When prompted, insert a recordable disc and then click OK.
If the files do not fit on one disc, you are prompted for additional
discs.
9 Click Done when recording is complete.
For additional information about saving archives on your hard disc drive, or
scheduling automatic archives, see the online help.
Working with Image Files
The Sonic recording programs can convert all the files from a CD or DVD and
convert them into a single .iso file, or a series of .gi files (none exceeding 2 GB)
known as an image file. You can use the image file to reproduce the original disc.
Image files are typically used when you need to make multiple copies of the
same disc.
NOTE: Your DVD Writer or CD Writer drive will not copy commercially available
DVD movies. Most commercial DVDs are encoded to prevent unauthorized
duplication.
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Creating an image file
To make an image file using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2 Click Copy, select .iso or .gi, and then click Save Image.
3 Insert the CD or DVD from which you want to make an image file.
4 Click Browse to select the location where the image file will be created.
5 Click the Save Image icon to create the image file.
Burning from an image file
To burn a CD or DVD from an image file using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2 Click Copy and then Burn Image.
3 Click Browse to select the image file.
4 Insert a recordable CD or DVD into the drive.
5 Click the Burn Image icon.
6 Click Done when recording is complete.
Disc Labeling with LightScribe
LightScribe (select models only) is a direct disc labeling technology providing you a
simple way to burn precise, silk screen-quality labels. It combines the CD or DVD
drive of your PC with specially coated discs (sold separately) and enhanced disclabeling software.
A LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD disc drive uses the optical laser in the drive to
burn a label onto a thin dye coating on the label side of the disc. There is no ink to
smear or paper to curl, and there are no adhesives to loosen.
LightScribe media is identified by the LightScribe logo on the retail packaging and
on the inner hub area of the disc itself. Your PC may come ready to work with many
versions of LightScribe media (select models only); however, as new media versions
are introduced you will need to update the driver software for your LightScribeenabled CD or DVD drive. Get driver updates from the HP Support Web site:
http://www.hp.com/support
NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a black and white
photograph.
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