Roxio Toast 12 Titanium Operation Manual
Contents
Getting Started 1
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Installing The Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Getting Started with Toast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Toast Main Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Burning Your First Disc With Toast . . . . . . . . .7
Converting Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Choosing the Right Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
About Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Media Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Changing Recorder Settings . . . . . . . . . . .14
Saving and Opening Toast Projects. . . . . .15
Erasing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Ejecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Toast Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Technical Support Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Making Video Discs 21
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Types of Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Overview of Making a Video Disc. . . . . . . 23
Making a DVD or BD Video Disc . . . . . . . . 24
Using Plug & Burn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Making a DVD From VIDEO_TS Folders . . . 40
Making a VIDEO_TS Compilation. . . . . . . . 43
Making a BDMV Folder Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Creating an AVCHD Archive. . . . . . . . . . . 45
Editing Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using Other Toast Features 49
Saving Disc Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Mounting Disc Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Comparing Files or Folders. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Creating a Temporary Partition. . . . . . . . . 53
Making Data Discs 55
What is a Data Disc?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Types of Data Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Overview of Making a Data Disc . . . . . . . 58
Burning Projects to Multiple Recorders. . . 59
Making a Mac Only Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Making a Mac & PC Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Making a DVD-ROM Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Making a Custom Hybrid Disc . . . . . . . . . . 73
Making a Mac Volume Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Making a Photo Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Using Toast Dynamic Writing . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Making Audio Discs 81
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What is an Audio Disc?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Types of Audio Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Overview of Making an Audio Disc . . . . . 83
Making an Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Making a Music DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Making an MP3 Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Making an Enhanced Audio CD. . . . . . . . 95
Making a Mixed Mode CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Copying Discs 97
Types of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Overview of Making a Copy . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Copying a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Copying a Disc Image File. . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Merging Disc Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
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Converting Media 103
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Converting DVD-Video Content. . . . . . . 105
Changing Convert Options . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Converting Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Creating Custom Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
VideoBoost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Pause and Resume Video Conversion. . 112
Converting Audio Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Converting Audiobooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Getting Started
In this chapter
Introduction 2
Installing The Software 2
The Toast Main Window 4
Burning Your First Disc With Toast 7
Converting Video 8
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Choosing the Right Project 9
Using the Media Browser 12
Changing Recorder Settings 14
Saving and Opening Toast Projects 15
Erasing Discs 16
Ejecting a Disc 17
Toast Extras 17
Technical Support Options 19
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Introduction
Toast brings you award winning disc burning and a whole lot more.
Everything you need to burn, watch, listen to, and share your digital life is
right at your fingertips.
This guide provides the information you need to start burning your
projects with Toast Titanium. The features and capabilities described are
available in the full Toast Titanium product. Your version may not have all
the features and capabilities described. The software includes appropriate
messages if you have the limited version.
To register your software, choose Help > Product Registration.
For additional information, choose Help > Product Support.
Installing The Software
To use Toast you will need the following hardware and software:
Mac computer with an Intel processor
1 GB RAM (2 GB RAM recommended for Pro)
Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 or 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS 10.7 or 10.9 for some
functionality
Approximately 1 GB (5 GB for Pro) of free space to install all
components
VideoBoost requires a compatible NVIDIA card and 4 GB of RAM for
optimal performance
DVD drive required for installation
Internet connection required for video tutorials, OS compatibility and
other product updates or functionalities
* 10.5 - 10.9 inclusive only with latest software and security updates
Installed.
The latest versions of iTunes, iPhoto and iMovie are recommended.
Getting Started
Getting Started with Toast
To install the software:
1 Double-click on the downloaded .DMG file or insert the installation
DVD into your drive.
The Roxio® Toast® window appears on your desktop.
2 Double-click the Toast installer.
3 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation.
4 In the applications folder on your hard disk, browse to the Toast
folder. You will see an icon for Toast along with other optional
components you've installed.
5 Double-click the Toast icon and follow the on-screen instructions to
set up Toast for the first time.
Additional Software Installed
If you have purchased the Pro edition of Toast, your installation includes a
Pro Apps folder with additional software. For more information, see Toast
Extras on page 17.
Getting Started with Toast
When Toast is launched for the first time, Toast Assistant opens. Use it to
select a project.
To get s tart ed:
1 Select one of the project categories:
Data: Put any file or folder on a disc for archiving or backup
purposes. For use in a Mac, PC, or other computer. See Making
Data Discs on page 55 or Making a Photo Disc on page 77.
Audio: Make an audio CD, music DVD, or MP3 disc for use in a
computer, home or car stereo, or set-top DVD player. See Making
Audio Discs on page 81.
Video: Make DVD-Video discs, Blu-ray or High-Def DVDs for use
in a computer or set top player. See Making Video Discs on
page 21.
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Copy: Copy discs, including non-protected CDs, DVDs, and Blu-
ray discs, or disc image files. See Copying Discs on page 97.
Convert: Convert DVD-Video discs and folders, or audio and
video files to other formats or for use on portable devices.
Publish directly to online sharing services. See Converting Media
on page 103.
2 A list of available formats appears. To see more choices, click on the
drop-down menu at the top-right corner of the window and select
View Advanced Projects.
3 Double-click the desired format. Toast’s main window opens with the
correct format selected.
You can disable the Assistant for future launches by disabling the Show
this window when Toast opens option at the bottom left corner of the
window.
When working in Toast, you can always get back to the Assistant by
selecting New From Assistant on the File menu.
The Toast Main Window
The Toast main window contains the following components:
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Project Categories (1)
As with the Toast Assistant, the various project categories are laid out
across the top of the screen.
Content Area (2)
This is the main area at the left side of the window. For most project types,
this is where you drag your files to add them to a project.
Options Area (3)
Located at the right side of the screen, the options area allows you to
select options for the current project. This area may be hidden if the Media
Browser is being shown. To reveal the options area, simply click on the
Options button at the top right of the window.
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Space Indicator (4)
Located across the bottom of the Toast window, the space indicator
displays exactly how much content you've added to the current project.
You can choose CD, DVD or Blu-ray media types to have the indicator
calibrated for your target disc.
Record Button (5)
Located at the bottom right of the Toast window, the red record button
will begin recording your disc. For video conversion projects, this will also
begin exporting your video. The name and function of the button can vary
by project. For example, in the Convert category it acts as a Convert button
to begin exporting your audio or video.
Media Browser (6)
The Media Browser allows you to easily browse or find music, photos,
video, or other files, and preview or add them to a Toast project. On first
launch this window will be hidden. To bring up the Media Browser, click
the Media button at the top of the Options area. This will hide the options
and reveal the Media Browser.
The Media Browser can also be separated from the Toast main window by
clicking the icon to the right of the Media button. This allows you to use
the Media Browser while the Options area is visible. The features and
options available vary depending on your version of the software.
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Media Type
Buttons
Add Button
Filter or Search Box
Thumbnail size
controls
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Burning Your First Disc With Toast
This section describes the basic process of burning any disc with Toast’s
main window.
To make a disc with Toast:
1 Select the project category. From the Assistant or the main
Toast window, select a project category.
Data — Put any file or folder on a disc for archiving or backup
purposes, for use in a Mac, PC, or any computer. See Making
Data Discs on page 55.
Audio — Make an audio CD, music DVD or MP3 disc for use in a
computer, home or car stereo, or set-top DVD player. See Making
Audio Discs on page 81.
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Video — Make VCDs, SVCDs, DVD-Video discs, Blu-ray or High-
Def DVDs for use in a computer or set-top DVD player. See
Making Video Discs on page 21.
Copy — Copy a CD, DVD, BD, or disc image file. See Copying
Discs on page 97.
2 Select the disc format and settings. Choose the disc project
and any optional settings.
3 Add content. Drag-and-drop files and folders into the Content Area
from your hard disk or the Media Browser.
4 Insert a recordable disc. Insert a blank, recordable CD, DVD, or
Blu-ray Disc.
5 Record the disc. Select a recorder from the menu at the bottom of
the Toast window if the one you are using is not already listed, and
click the red record button.
Toast displays a progress bar and status information as it records your
disc.
Tip: Choose Select Multiple Recorders at the bottom of the Toast
window to burn your project to multiple discs at the same time.
Converting Video
Toast can convert video files to a variety of different formats — or even
publish directly to popular video sharing sites.
To convert video:
1 From the Toast Assistant, choose the Convert project category and
select the Video Files project. If you're not using the Assistant, you can
also do this from the main Toast window.
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Choosing the Right Project
2 Add video files to the project by dragging them into the Content Area
from your hard disk or the Media Browser.
Note: You can add content from your high-definition (AVCHD)
camcorder by clicking Video in the Media Browser and choosing
AVCHD Camcord er.
3 Click the red Convert button at the bottom right-hand corner of the
screen.
4 From the window that appears, choose the format and destination
for your video. Some of the most commonly selected formats include
profiles for Apple TV, iPad, YouTube and Facebook.
Tip: Toast Titanium now allows you to create custom video profiles.
When exporting a video, select New Custom Profile at the bottom of
the list, and you'll be able to create and manage your own custom
export profiles.
Tip: Toast Titanium includes VideoBoost technology to speed up
H.264 video exports. For more information, see VideoBoost on
page 111 or visit www.roxio.com/toast.
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Choosing the Right Project
Toast can convert audio and video files and create discs in a wide variety of
CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc formats.
Here are some of the most commonly used projects.
I want to... Use this disc format
Back up general data files and folders,
such as documents, photos and
spreadsheets, to use at a later time
only on a Mac.
Back up general data files and folders
to use at a later time on a Mac or a PC.
Data > Mac Only. See Making a Mac
Only Disc on page 61.
Data > Mac & PC. See Making a Mac &
PC Disc on page 67.
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I want to... Use this disc format
Archive and share photos from my
iPhoto library (or any other pictures)
with friends and family.
Listen to music from my iTunes library
in my home or car stereo CD player.
Listen to music from my iTunes library
in my DVD player.
Watch slideshows and video on my
TV.
Make a DVD from an existing
VIDEO_TS folder and compress it to fit
on the disc.
Burn HD video to a standard DVD for
playback on a Blu-ray Disc player.
Copy a CD, DVD or Blu-ray disc to
another disc.
Create a high-definition Blu-ray video
disc for watching on a Blu-ray Disc
player.
Publish home video to an online
sharing service such as YouTube or
Vimeo.
Rip audiobook CDs into iTunes for
listening on my Mac or iPod.
Data > Photo Disc. See Making a
Photo Disc on page 77.
Audio > Audio CD. See Making an
Audio CD on page 84.
Audio > Music DVD. See Making a
Music DVD on page 89.
Video > DVD-Video. See Making a
DVD or BD Video Disc on page 24.
Video > VIDEO_TS folders. See
Making a DVD From VIDEO_TS Folders
on page 40.
Video > Blu-ray Video. See Making a
DVD or BD Video Disc on page 24.
Copy > Disc Copy. See Copying a Disc
on page 99.
Video > Blu-ray Disc. See Making a
DVD or BD Video Disc on page 24.
Convert > Video Files. See Converting
Video Files on page 107.
Convert > Audiobook. See Converting
Audiobooks on page 114.
For all data disc formats see Types of Data Discs on page 56.
For all audio disc formats, see Types of Audio Discs on page 82.
For all video disc formats, see Types of Video Discs on page 22.
For all copy formats, see Types of Copies on page 98.
For all convert formats, see Converting Media on page 103.
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About Discs
About Discs
Toast supports CD, DVD, and Blu-ray media types: CD, CD-RW, DVD-R/RW,
DVD-R DL (dual-layer), DVD+R/RW, DVD+R DL (double-layer), DVD-RAM
(cartridgeless), BD-R/RE, BD-R/RE DL (dual-layer). The type you should
choose depends on the capabilities of your recorder and playback device,
if applicable.
CD Media
If you have a CD recorder, you can use blank CD recordable (CD-R) media
to create CDs. CDs typically hold 700 MB of information. Most CD recorders
also support rewritable (CD-RW) media, which can be erased and reused.
Although both CD-R and CD-RW media work well when creating discs for
use on a computer, most home and car stereo players cannot recognize
CD-RW media, so you should use CD-R when creating an audio CD.
DVD Media
If you have a DVD recorder, you can use blank DVD recordable (DVD-R or
DVD+R) media to create DVDs. DVDs hold about 4.7 GB of information.
Some DVD recorders support dual-layer recordable DVDs (DVD+R DL or
DVD-R DL), which hold about 8.5 GB of information. Some DVD recorders
also support rewritable (DVD-RW or DVD+RW) media, which can be
erased and reused.
Although all types work well when creating DVDs to use on a computer,
most set-top DVD players can only recognize some types. You should
check your DVD player documentation or search online to see which types
the device supports.
Using low-cost generic media can cause errors while burning, or produce a
disc that either is unrecognized by the player or plays back erratically.
Different brands of the same type can work differently in your recorder or
playback device. If you are having problems, you may need to switch to a
different brand or type (for example, if using DVD-RW, switch to DVD-R).
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Blu-ray Discs
If you have a Blu-ray recorder, you can use blank Blu-ray disc (BD-R) media
to store data on Blu-ray discs which hold about 25 GB of information. Most
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Blu-ray recorders also support dual-layer Blu-ray discs, which hold about
50 GB of information. Some Blu-ray recorders also support rewritable (BDRE) media, which can be erased and reused.
Much like DVD players, some Blu-ray Disc set-top players may work better
with one type of disc than another, and the same guidelines about
switching to other brands or types apply here.
Using the Media Browser
The Toast Media Browser provides quick access to your music, photos,
videos, and other files stored on your computer. You can easily drag-anddrop content from the Media Browser into the Content Area. The features
and options available vary depending on your version of the software.
To use the Media Browser:
1 Show the Media Browser window by clicking the Media button or
pressing Ctrl+S.
2 Search for files or folders by entering a search term in the text field at
the bottom of the Media Browser window, or choose the type of
media you want to browse:
Data: Browse files and folders on your local hard disk, external
discs, or connected network volumes.
Audio: Browse audio in your iTunes library.
Video: Browse videos and iMovie projects in your Movies folder.
You can also browse:
Non-encrypted DVD-Video discs, mounted disc images, or
VIDEO_TS folders located on your desktop or in your
Movies folder.
High-definition video content stored on your connected
AVCHD camcorder or volume.
Flash-based videos that have played in a web browser
while Toast is open. Click Web Video to view thumbnails of
all recorded videos.
Photos: Browse photos in your iPhoto library.
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Using the Media Browser
Note: You can also access discs from set-top DVD recorders or
DVD camcorders. Toast includes special support for these discs,
which normally are not usable in the Mac OS. Insert these discs
in your recorder while Toast is running, and then import video
from them with the Media Browser.
3 To search for files or folders enter a search term in the text field at the
bottom of the Media Browser window.
4 When browsing audio, photos, movies, or DVDs, you can filter the
media list by choosing a playlist, album, video or specific DVD, title or
chapter from the Media Browser browse menu.
Note: You can expand the browse menu into a window by
dragging down the small dot immediately below the menu.
5 Select any item in the file list and drag it to the Content Area to add it
to a disc project or click the Add button at the bottom of the Media
Browser.
You can select multiple items by holding down the Command (Apple)
key while clicking, and then drag the entire selection to the Content
Area.
You can select groups of items by clicking on the first item in the
group and then holding down the Shift key while clicking on the last
item in the group, and then dragging the entire selection to the
Content Area.
You can preview most media files by selecting them and pressing the
space bar, by double-clicking them in the file list, or by clicking the
Preview button at the bottom of the Media Browser.
Toast will display progress information while the items are being added. If
the content is being added from a disc (such as from a set-top DVD
recorder or AVCHD camcorder) this may take several minutes, as it is
imported from the disc onto your hard disk.
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Imported items from a disc are temporarily stored in the Roxio Converted
Items folder in your Documents folder. You can use these items in disc
projects or save them to your hard disk by exporting audio or video. See
Converting Media on page 103. These temporary items can be very large
and are automatically deleted when you quit Toast. The original source
content is not deleted from your disc.
Configuring when Roxio Converted Items is emptied
To adjust when the Roxio Converted Items is emptied:
1 Choose Toast Titanium > Preferences.
2 Click Storage.
3 Choose when you want to delete the converted items.
4 Close the preferences.
Changing Recorder Settings
You can view or change your recorder settings, such as which recorder to
use for disc-based projects.
To change recorder settings:
1 Click the Recording Options button at the bottom of Toast’s main
window.
Tip: You can make this window appear each time you burn a
disc by enabling Display Recorder Settings Before Writing on the
Advanced tab of the Recorder Settings window.
2 Click the Basic tab to change basic recording settings, including the
selected recorder, write speed, and number of copies. (The Basic tab
will be unavailable if you are using Multiple Recording burning.)
3 Click the Advanced tab to change advanced recording settings,
including:
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DAO/TAO: DAO (Disc-At-Once) audio recording allows pauses
of varying lengths of up to 8 seconds between tracks. This
option also allows for CD-TEXT. TAO (Track-At-Once) recording
requires a pause of 2 seconds between all tracks.
Write Disc/Write Session: Select the session option if you are
creating data CDs and wish to leave the disc “open” to add more
data at a later time. See Making a Mac Only Disc on page 61.
Enable Buffer Underrun Prevention: Select this option to
turn on buffer underrun prevention. A buffer underrun error
occurs when your hard disk is unable to send data fast enough
to the recorder while recording, causing the blank disc to be
unusable. This option is available only if your recorder supports
buffer underrun prevention.
Use Simulation Mode: Select this option if you want to
simulate the process of recording a disc. You might do this to
make sure that the write speed you have selected is appropriate
for your computer.
Verify Data: Select this option to verify that the contents of the
recorded disc match the source files and folders on your hard
disk.
Catalog Disc Contents: Select to create a listing of all the
files burned onto the disc.
Display Recorder Settings Before Writing: Select this
check box if you want to display the Recorder Settings dialog
each time you click the red record button.
4 Click the last tab to see information about the currently selected
recorder.
5 When you are finished, click OK.
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Saving and Opening Toast Projects
You can save a Toast project and open it at a later time for recording to
disc.
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To save the current project:
1 Choose File > Save.
2 Type a file name and select a location to save to.
3 Click Save. Saved Toast disc projects end in “.disc".
To open a saved project:
1 Choose File > Open.
2 Select the Toast project file you want to open.
3 Click Open.
Tip: You can browse to and quickly open the most recently
used projects by choosing File > Open Recent, and clicking on a
project. You can also double-click a Toast project to open it.
Note: Toast saves pointers for the files and folders in the
content area. If you move or delete any of the original items from
your hard disk, Toast may not be able to find them when you
open the project. To save a single file containing all source files,
you should save as a disc image. See Saving Disc Images on
page 50.
Erasing Discs
If you are using rewritable CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, or BD-RE
media, you can erase the entire contents of a disc and re-record to it.
Warning: Erasing a disc cannot be undone.
To erase a rewritable disc:
Insert the disc into the recorder.
1 Choose Recorder > Erase.
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Ejecting a Disc
2 Choose the way you want to erase the disc:
Quick Erase: This erases the disc faster than the standard
erase option, but the disc can only be re-recorded with Toast.
Erase: This erases the disc so it can be re-recorded using any
burning software.
Tip: When burning some projects to rewritable media, you will be
prompted to erase the disc before beginning your project. The entire
contents of the disc will be erased and will not be recoverable.
Ejecting a Disc
You can eject a disc from a recorder in any of these ways:
Choose Recorder > Eject.
Click the Eject button to the right of the recorder name.
In the Recorder Settings dialog, click Eject.
Drag the disc icon from the Desktop to the Trash in the Dock.
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The Pro version of Toast Titanium includes a number of additional
applications to help you capture, save, share, and enjoy your digital media.
Optionally installed by the installer, they can easily be accessed from the
Toast Extras menu.
Live Screen Capture
Live Screen Capture lets you record onscreen action for training,
demonstrations, or other video projects.
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To capture screen action
1 Choose Extras > Live Screen Capture.
2 In the Live Screen Capture dialog, choose Full Screen or Custom from
the Screen menu.
If you choose Custom, set the capture area by typing values in the
Width (W) and Height (H) boxes or by clicking the Crop button ,
and dragging across the screen.
3 Specify any of the following settings:
Frame Rate — higher fps (frames per second) settings capture
smoother action, but create larger files
Video Preset — lets you choose the resolution
Microphone input — select the check box to include voice
Mouse click animation — select the check box to capture the
onscreen pointer movement
4 Click the rec button to start recording.
5 To pause or resume recording, press Shift+Command+1.
6 To stop the recording, press Option+Command +1, type a filename,
choose where you want to save the file, and click Save.
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Technical Support Options
Technical Support Options
Self-Help Options
Roxio provides a variety of self help tools, including a searchable
knowledge base of support articles with troubleshooting tips, and
discussion groups where other users can help you get the most out of your
Roxio products.
You'll find answers to most of your questions at http://support.roxio.com.
Telephone and E-mail Support Options
Telephone and E-mail support may be available on a limited or paid basis
for your Roxio product. Registration of your product is required. To learn
what options are available, go to http://support.roxio.com, choose your
product, and click the Contact Support link.
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7 Making Video Discs
In this chapter
What is a Video Disc? 22
Types of Video Discs 22
Overview of Making a Video Disc 23
Making a DVD or BD Video Disc 24
Making a DVD From VIDEO_TS Folders 40
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Making a BDMV Folder Disc 44
Creating an AVCHD Archive 45
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What is a Video Disc?
A video disc is a CD, DVD or Blu-ray disc that contains photos or video files.
Video discs are meant to be played in a set-top player, and can also be
used in a Macintosh or Windows computer with a DVD or Blu-ray player
and appropriate software.
Types of Video Discs
Toast can create many kinds of video discs—more than any other Mac
burning software.
DVD-Video: This DVD can be played in a set-top DVD player or in a
Macintosh or a Windows computer with a DVD player. A DVD can
hold between 2 and 5 hours of video or slideshows and offers the
best quality and full navigation menus. This is the best choice for
playback in a DVD player. See Making a DVD or BD Video Disc on
page 24.
Blu-ray Video: This Blu-ray Disc can be played in a set-top Blu-ray
player including some game consoles. Blu-ray video discs can contain
hours of high-definition video. This is the best choice for high
definition video playback if you have a Blu-ray player. See Making a
DVD or BD Video Disc on page 24.
High Definition DVD: This is a unique type of DVD which allows you
to author HD video to DVD, for playback in true high definition on
your Blu-ray player. See Making a High Definition DVD on page 26.
VIDEO_TS Folders: Use this project to create one or more DVD-
Video discs, each from a separate Video-TS folder. See Making a DVD
From VIDEO_TS Folders on page 40.
VIDEO_TS Compilation: Use this project to burn more than one
Video_TS folder onto a single DVD. The videos are processed in the
order they appear in the Content Area. See Making a VIDEO_TS
Compilation on page 43
BDMV Folder: This is a Blu-ray video disc which is created by using a
valid BDMV video folder generated by another application. See
Making a BDMV Folder Disc on page 44.
Making Video Discs
Overview of Making a Video Disc
AVCHD Archive: This type of disc allows you to store high
definition video from an AVCHD camera to standard DVD or BD discs
without any loss of quality. See Creating an AVCHD Archive on
page 45.
Overview of Making a Video Disc
This section describes the basic process of making any video disc with
To as t.
Tip: Discs can be burned to more than one recorder at a time. For
more information, see Burning Projects to Multiple Recorders on
page 59.
1 From the Assistant or the main Toast window, click Video.
2 Chose the disc format. For example, choose DVD-Video.
3 Choose any optional settings.
4 Add files to the disc by dragging and dropping them into the Content
Area from your hard disk or the Media Browser, or by clicking the Add
button at the bottom of the Media Browser window. (See Using the
Media Browser on page 12.)
You can add any QuickTime-supported video files, such as DV, AVI,
MOV, H.264, HDV (1080i/720p), and MPEG-4. You can also add files
that QuickTime doesn't support such as iMovie HD projects, MKV,
DivX Plus HD, AVCHD, AVCHD Lite, and EyeTV recordings.
To add an iMovie project, first save your project in iMovie. Next, select
Share > Media Browser and ensure that the Large size is selected.
After clicking Publish, your project will be available under Movies in
the Media Browser.
Each group of photos you add into the Content Area appears as a
slideshow. Each slideshow will have a button in the disc menu that
you can choose to play the slideshow. You can duplicate, rearrange,
remove, or edit slideshows. See Working With Slideshows on page 27
for more information.
Each video you add into the Content Area will have a button in the
disc menu that you can choose to play the video. You can duplicate,
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rearrange, remove, or trim video. See Work ing W ith Vi deos on page 29
for more information.
Note: You can automatically import tape from a DV camcorder
for your disc. See Using Plug & Burn on page 32.
5 Insert a blank, recordable disc.
6 Optional: Change the destination recorder and number of copies at
the bottom of the screen.
7 Click the red Burn button at the bottom right of the Toast window.
Toast displays a progress bar and status information as it records your disc.
Making a DVD or BD Video Disc
DVDs and Blu-ray Discs are both excellent choices for producing high
quality video discs with full menu navigation and Dolby Digital sound.
A standard DVD-Video can hold approximately 2.5 hours of video or
slideshows. Dual-layer DVD-Video discs can hold approximately 5 hours at
an average quality level.
A 50 GB Blu-ray video disc can hold more than 9 hours of high definition
video in a widescreen format and up to 23 hours of standard definition
video.
If you have an existing VIDEO_TS folder that you want to turn into a DVD,
you should use the VIDEO_TS Folder project. See Making a DVD From
VIDEO_TS Folders on page 40. If you have an exist ing BDMV folder that you
want to burn to a disc, see Making a BDMV Folder Disc on page 44.
To make your video disc:
1 From the Assistant or the main Toast window, click Video.
1 From the Assistant, double-click DVD-Video. From the main Toast
window, choose DVD-Video from the format selection menu.
2 Click the Options button, if necessary, to reveal these optional disc
settings:
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