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table of contents
how do I know which program to use? 1
how do I copy a disc? 2
how do I transfer my tapes to disc? 4
how do I create a DVD movie? 9
how do I edit a DVD movie disc? 13
how do I edit my video files? 15
how do I watch a DVD movie on my PC? 19
how do I make a music disc? 20
how do I back up my files? 22
how do I share data? 24
how do I save data for my own use? 26
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how do I know which program to use?
video
more
information
what you want to do
program to use
transfer your tapes to disc
create a DVD movie
HP MyDVD
HP MyDVD
page 4
page 9
edit a DVD movie
HP MyDVD
page 13
page 15
page 19
page 2
edit video files
Arcsoft ShowBiz
PowerDVD
watch a DVD movie on your PC
copy an existing disc
HP RecordNow
audio
more
information
what you want to do
program to use
make a music disc
HP RecordNow
HP RecordNow
page 20
page 2
copy an existing disc
data
more
what you want to do
program to use
HP Simple Backup
HP RecordNow
information
back up your PC files
page 22
save data that you can share with
others
page 24
save data for use on your own PC
copy an existing disc
HP DLA
page 26
page 2
HP RecordNow
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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 HP RecordNow software.
Please note that HP RecordNow cannot copy content-protected DVDs.
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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
expensive than RW discs, but R discs cannot be erased
and reused.
CD-R
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.
DVD+R
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.
CD-RW
Use to make a temporary copy of a DVD. RW discs are
rewritable; you can read the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
DVD+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.
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the disc that you want to copy
1 Start the software.
a
Double-click the HP DVD Writer icon on your desktop or click Start,
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b
c
Click HP RecordNow.
Read the disc recommendation, then click OK. The HP RecordNow window
appears.
d
Click Make an Exact Copy.
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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
c
Insert the disc that you want to copy into the tray that opens, then click Next.
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
e
If you’re using the same drive to read and write, wait while the disc is read.
Insert the blank disc into the tray that opens, then click Next.
3 Write the disc.
a
b
c
Read the warning, then click OK.
Wait for the disc to be written.
When the dialog box appears, click 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.
If you used a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, you can read the disc in most DVD
players and DVD-ROM drives. However, we recommend that you use a DVD+R
disc because it’s compatible with more DVD players than a DVD+RW disc. For
the latest compatibility information, check the website www.hp.com/support/
dvd-compatibility.
to learn more
To learn more about HP RecordNow, read its online help. Double-click the HP
DVD Writer icon on your desktop or click Start, Programs, Hewlett-Packard,
HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer. Then click HP RecordNow. In HP
RecordNow, click Help, Contents and Index.
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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 Record Direct-to-Disc function of the HP MyDVD software. The video will
appear on the disc exactly as it did on the original source.
If you want to get more creative, see “how do I create a DVD movie?” on page 9
and “how do I edit my video files?” on page 15.
what you need
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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
because DVD+R discs are compatible with more DVD
players and DVD-ROMs than DVD+RW discs. R discs are
less expensive than RW discs, but they cannot be erased
and reused.
DVD+R
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.
DVD+RW
Use if you want to be able to edit the DVD movie (see
“how do I edit a DVD movie disc?” on page 13).
Use for permanent storage of a short video (see “how
much you can fit on a disc” on page 8). R discs are less
expensive than RW discs, but they cannot be erased and
reused.
CD-R
Use for temporary storage of a short video (see “how much
you can fit on a disc” on page 8). RW discs are
rewritable; you can watch the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
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.
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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 www.hp.com/support/dvd-capture.
To transfer from a digital video tape (Digital 8, Mini DV), you need a 1394
port or card installed in your PC.
1 Connect your camcorder or VCR to your PC.
Do one of the following:
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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.
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If you are transferring from a digital video tape, 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 HP MyDVD software to find the device that contains your tape, the
device must be turned on before you start the software.
3 Start the software.
a
Double-click the HP DVD Writer icon on your desktop or click Start,
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b
c
d
Click HP MyDVD.
Read the media recommendation and click OK.
Do one of the following:
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If you are writing to a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, click Create a DVD.
(DVD-Video format)
If you are writing to a CD-R or CD-RW disc and want to watch the disc in
a DVD player, click Create a VCD. (VCD format)
If you are writing to a CD-R or CD-RW disc and want to watch the disc
on any PC, click Create a DVD. (cDVD format)
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For more information, see “where you can watch the disc” on page 8.
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Click Record Direct-to-Disc, then click Next.
Type in a name for your project, then click Next.
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If you selected Create a DVD in step d, select whether you’ll be writing to a
DVD or CD disc.
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If you have more than one recordable drive, be sure the HP DVD Writer drive
is selected, then click Next.
Insert a blank disc into the drive.
4 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
b
Use the horizontal scroll bar to preview the available styles.
Click the desired style, then click Next.
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5 Choose your recording settings.
For “Record”, select
Video & Audio unless you
are recording videos with
no sound.
For “Quality”, select the
desired trade off between
video quality and the
amount of video that will
fit on the disc. See “how
much you can fit on a
disc” on page 8.
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 your video with a minimum
of rewinding and fast forwarding. You can also insert chapter points
manually by pressing the spacebar during recording.
6 Position the tape where you want to start recording.
Do one of the following:
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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
screen to locate the beginning of what you want to record.
7 Write the disc.
a
To start transferring, click
on the screen. If you are transferring from an
analog tape, start playing the tape at the same time.
b
To stop transferring, click
the tape ends.
. Or transferring will stop automatically when
c
Wait for the drive to finish writing the disc.
d
When the dialog box appears, click OK.
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where you can watch the disc
If you used a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc (DVD-Video format), 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 19). However,
we recommend that you use a DVD+R disc because it’s compatible with more
DVD players than a DVD+RW disc. For the latest compatibility information, check
the website www.hp.com/support/dvd-compatibility.
If you used a CD-R or CD-RW disc and chose Create a VCD (VCD format), you
can watch the disc in most DVD players and on your PC with PowerDVD or other
playback software.
If you used a CD-R or CD-RW disc and chose Create a DVD (cDVD format), you
can watch the video on your PC with no additional software. HP MyDVD places a
free software player on the disc when you write it so you can view the contents of
the CD. The software starts automatically when the CD is inserted into a
Windows-based PC. This type of disc cannot be played in a DVD player.
how much you can fit on a disc
The amount of video a disc can hold depends on the quality at which you record.
video quality
disc type
good
better
best
4.7GB DVD+R or DVD+RW
180 minutes
120 minutes
60 minutes
650MB CD-R or CD-RW
cDVD format
30 minutes
33 minutes
20 minutes
22 minutes
10 minutes
11 minutes
700MB CD-R or CD-RW
cDVD format
650MB CD-R or CD-RW
VCD format
approximately 64 minutes
approximately 70 minutes
700MB CD-R or CD-RW
VCD format
to learn more
To learn more about HP MyDVD, read its online help. Double-click the HP DVD
Writer icon on your desktop or click Start, Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP
DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer. Then click HP MyDVD. In HP MyDVD, click Help,
MyDVD Help.
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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 New MyDVD Project function of the HP MyDVD software. This is how you
can make a DVD movie when your video files are already on your hard drive.
For the easiest way to make a DVD movie from tapes see “how do I transfer my
tapes to disc?” on page 4.
what you need
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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
because DVD+R discs are compatible with more DVD
players and DVD-ROMs than DVD+RW discs. R discs are
less expensive than RW discs, but they cannot be erased
and reused.
DVD+R
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.
DVD+RW
Use if you want to be able to edit the DVD movie (see
“how do I edit a DVD movie disc?” on page 13).
Use for permanent storage of a short video (see “how
much you can fit on a disc” on page 8). R discs are less
expensive than RW discs, but they cannot be erased and
reused.
CD-R
Use for temporary storage of a short video (see “how much
you can fit on a disc” on page 8). RW discs are
rewritable; you can watch the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
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.
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1 Start the software.
a
Double-click the HP DVD Writer icon on your desktop or click Start,
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b
c
d
Click HP MyDVD.
Read the media recommendation and click OK.
Do one of the following:
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If you are writing to a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, click Create a DVD.
(DVD-Video format)
If you are writing to a CD-R or CD-RW disc and want to watch the disc in
a DVD player, click Create a VCD. (VCD format)
If you are writing to a CD-R or CD-RW disc and want to watch the disc
on any PC, click Create a DVD. (cDVD format)
For more information, see “where you can watch the disc” on page 11.
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On the wizard screen, click New MyDVD Project, then click Next.
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
b
Use the horizontal scroll bar to preview the available styles.
Click the desired style, then click Finish.
3 Add your video files to the DVD movie.
Each time you add a video file, a button is added to the DVD movie’s menu.
To add files, do one of the following:
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To transfer video from your camcorder or VCR to your hard drive, click
Capture on the toolbar.
To add files that already exist on your hard drive, click Get Movies on the
toolbar or drag and drop files from Windows Explorer to the menu.
4 Edit the video (optional).
a
Click Send to Editor in the toolbar.
b
Select either Send the selected clip or Send all clips in the current menu,
then click OK. This command opens Arcsoft ShowBiz. Note that any chapter
points you created in HP MyDVD will be lost.
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c
Edit the video following the instructions in the Arcsoft ShowBiz help.
d
When the video is how you want it, click Export, To MyDVD Project. The
movie that you created in the Storyboard/Timeline is combined into a single
video file. The video file is added to your current HP MyDVD project and a
button is added to the DVD movie’s menu.
5 Preview the DVD movie.
a
b
c
Click Preview on the toolbar. A remote control appears on the screen.
Click the remote control buttons to control playback.
When you’re done previewing the movie, click the X on the remote control.
6 Write the disc.
a
Click Make Disc on the toolbar.
b
If you selected Create a DVD in step 1, select whether you’ll be writing to a
DVD or CD disc.
c
If you have more than one recordable drive, be sure the HP DVD Writer drive
is selected, then click OK.
d
e
f
Insert a blank disc into the drive.
Wait for the drive to finish writing the disc. The disc will be ejected.
When the dialog box appears, click OK.
where you can watch the disc
If you used a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc (DVD-Video format), 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 19). However,
we recommend that you use a DVD+R disc because it’s compatible with more
DVD players than a DVD+RW disc. For the latest compatibility information, check
the website www.hp.com/support/dvd-compatibility.
If you used a CD-R or CD-RW disc and chose Create a VCD (VCD format), you
can watch the disc in most DVD players and on your PC with PowerDVD or other
playback software.
If you used a CD-R or CD-RW disc and chose Create a DVD (cDVD format), you
can watch the video on your PC with no additional software. HP MyDVD places a
free software player on the disc when you write it so you can view the contents of
the CD. The software starts automatically when the CD is inserted into a
Windows-based PC. This type of disc cannot be played in a DVD player.
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to learn more
To learn more about HP MyDVD, read its online help. Double-click the HP DVD
Writer icon on your desktop or click Start, Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP
DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer. Then click HP MyDVD. In HP MyDVD, click Help,
MyDVD Help.
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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 rewritable disc: DVD+RW or CD-RW. You use the HP MyDVD software.
Edits that you can make include:
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adding a video file
deleting a video file
changing the title
renaming the buttons
changing the thumbnail image of a button
changing the menu’s style
what you need
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the DVD movie disc that you want to edit
The DVD movie must be recorded on a rewritable disc: DVD+RW or CD-
RW.
1 Start the software.
a
Double-click the HP DVD Writer icon on your desktop or click Start,
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b
c
d
Click HP MyDVD.
Read the media recommendation and click OK.
Do one of the following:
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If your DVD movie is on a DVD+RW disc, click Create a DVD. (DVD-
Video format)
If your DVD movie is on a CD-RW disc and was created with the Create
a VCD command, click Create a VCD. (VCD format)
If your DVD movie is on a CD-RW disc and was created with the Create
a DVD command, click Create a DVD. (cDVD format)
For more information, see “Do one of the following:” on page 10.
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f
Click Edit an Existing Disc, then click Next.
Select the drive that contains the DVD movie disc, then click OK.
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2 Make the desired changes.
Note that on a cDVD format disc, you can’t rename the buttons.
3 Preview the DVD movie.
a
b
c
Click Preview on the toolbar. A remote control appears on the screen.
Click the remote control buttons to control playback.
When you’re done previewing the movie, click the X on the remote control.
4 Write the disc.
a
b
c
Click Make Disc on the toolbar.
Click Update current disc, then click OK.
Wait for the drive to finish writing the disc. The disc will be ejected.
When the dialog box appears, click OK.
d
where you can watch the disc
If you used a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc (DVD-Video format), 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 19). However,
we recommend that you use a DVD+R disc because it’s compatible with more
DVD players than a DVD+RW disc. For the latest compatibility information, check
the website www.hp.com/support/dvd-compatibility.
If you used a CD-R or CD-RW disc and chose Create a VCD (VCD format), you
can watch the disc in most DVD players and on your PC with PowerDVD or other
playback software.
If you used a CD-R or CD-RW disc and chose Create a DVD (cDVD format), you
can watch the video on your PC with no additional software. HP MyDVD places a
free software player on the disc when you write it so you can view the contents of
the CD. The software starts automatically when the CD is inserted into a
Windows-based PC. This type of disc cannot be played in a DVD player.
to learn more
To learn more about HP MyDVD, read its online help. Double-click the HP DVD
Writer icon on your desktop or click Start, Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP
DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer. Then click HP MyDVD. In HP MyDVD, click Help,
MyDVD Help.
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how do I edit my video files?
Use Arcsoft ShowBiz to edit your videos. Some of the things you can do are:
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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 tape, or HP MyDVD
what you need
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1 blank disc or a rewritable disc that you don’t mind erasing (you need this
only if you do step 6)
recommended disc
Use to share your DVD movie with family and friends
because DVD+R discs are compatible with more DVD
players and DVD-ROMs than DVD+RW discs. R discs are
less expensive than RW discs, but they cannot be erased
and reused.
DVD+R
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.
DVD+RW
CD-R
Use if you want to be able to edit the DVD movie (see
“how do I edit a DVD movie disc?” on page 13).
Use for permanent storage of a short video (see “how
much you can fit on a disc” on page 8). R discs are less
expensive than RW discs, but they cannot be erased and
reused.
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Use for temporary storage of a short video (see “how much
you can fit on a disc” on page 8). RW discs are
rewritable; you can watch the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
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.
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video files on your hard drive or camcorder
1 Start the software.
a
Double-click the HP DVD Writer icon on your desktop or click Start,
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b
c
Click Arcsoft ShowBiz.
Read the media recommendation and click OK. The Arcsoft ShowBiz screen
appears.
2 Open the files that you want to edit.
Do one of the following:
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If the video files are on your hard drive, click the Media tab, select New
Album from the pull-down, then click Add (the red book) or drag and drop
files from Windows Explorer to the album.
If the video files are in an HP MyDVD project, in HP MyDVD, click Send to
Editor on the toolbar. Note that any chapter points you created in HP
MyDVD will be lost.
If the video files are on your camcorder or VCR, click Capture.
3 Add the files to the movie.
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Drag and drop files from your album under the Media tab to the
Storyboard/Timeline.
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4 Edit the movie.
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To learn how to use the editing features of Arcsoft ShowBiz:
Click the Help button to read
a tutorial or the online help.
Click the Basics button, then
choose a topic from the drop-
down list that appears.
5 Save the movie.
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Click Save that’s listed under Project. This command saves the movie that
you created in the Storyboard/Timeline.
6 Write the disc (optional).
a
Click Export, To MyDVD Project. This command opens HP MyDVD. The
movie that you created in the Storyboard/Timeline is combined into a single
video file. The file is added to your current HP MyDVD project and a button
is added to the DVD movie’s menu.
b
c
Click Preview on the toolbar to preview the DVD movie. Click X on the
remote control to end previewing.
Click Make Disc on the toolbar to write the disc. Follow the remaining
instructions on the screen.
where you can watch the disc
If you used a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc (DVD-Video format), 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 19). However,
we recommend that you use a DVD+R disc because it’s compatible with more
DVD players than a DVD+RW disc. For the latest compatibility information, check
the website www.hp.com/support/dvd-compatibility.
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If you used a CD-R or CD-RW disc and chose Create a VCD (VCD format), you
can watch the disc in most DVD players and on your PC with PowerDVD or other
playback software.
If you used a CD-R or CD-RW disc and chose Create a DVD (cDVD format), you
can watch the video on your PC with no additional software. HP MyDVD places a
free software player on the disc when you write it so you can view the contents of
the CD. The software starts automatically when the CD is inserted into a
Windows-based PC. This type of disc cannot be played in a DVD player.
to learn more
To learn more about Arcsoft ShowBiz, read its online help. Double-click the HP
DVD Writer icon on your desktop or click Start, Programs, Hewlett-Packard,
HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer. Then click Arcsoft ShowBiz. In Arcsoft
ShowBiz, click Help (the question mark).
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how do I watch a DVD movie on my PC?
Use the PowerDVD software to watch DVD movies on your PC.
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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, double-click the HP DVD Writer icon on your
desktop or click Start, Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP
DVD Writer, then click PowerDVD.
Click a button (also called a chapter point) to play that
section of the movie or click Play on the controller below.
Exit
Help
Go to the
movie’s menu
Play
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how do I make a music disc?
Use HP RecordNow to make any of the following kinds of music discs:
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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
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1 blank disc or a rewritable disc that you don’t mind erasing
recommended disc
Use because home or car CD players recognize only CD-R
discs.
CD-R
you can also use
If you will be playing the disc in an MP3 disc player or
PC, 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.)
CD-RW
1 Start the software.
a
Double-click the HP DVD Writer icon on your desktop or click Start,
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b
c
Click HP RecordNow.
Read the disc recommendation, then click OK. The HP RecordNow window
appears.
d
Click Make a Music Disc.
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Select the type of music disc you want to make:
where you’ll play the disc
home or car
CD player
MP3 disc
player
PC
MP3 or
WAV files
on your
Make a Music
Disc from Audio
Files
Make a Music
Disc from
Audio Files
Make a Disc for
an MP3 Player
hard drive
You must first
create MP3 files
on your hard
drive using
MUSICMATCH
Jukebox or a
similar program.
Then select
Make a Music
Disc from other
CDs
Make a Music
Disc from other
CDs
on other
CDs
Make 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. Home or car CD
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.
to learn more
To learn more about HP RecordNow, read its online help. Double-click the HP
DVD Writer icon on your desktop or click Start, Programs, Hewlett-Packard,
HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer. Then click HP RecordNow. In HP
RecordNow, click Help, Contents and Index.
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how do I back up my files?
You can create weekly or monthly 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. Disaster recovery is currently not
supported under Windows XP. Use HP Simple Backup to make any type of
backup.
what you need
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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)
Use so you can make future backups on
the same discs. RW discs are rewritable;
you can erase and reuse them.
DVD+RW (4.7GB capacity)
you can also use
CD-R (650 or 700MB capacity) Use to create permanent backups. R discs
can be written to until full, but cannot be
erased and reused. R discs are less
expensive than RW 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.
1 Start the software.
a
Double-click the HP DVD Writer icon on your desktop or click Start,
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b
c
Click HP Simple Backup.
Read the disc recommendation and click OK. The HP Simple Backup
window appears.
d
e
f
Click Custom Backup.
If you have more than one recordable drive, select the HP DVD Writer drive.
Click Next.
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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
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
b
When you're done selecting all the files you want to back up, click Next.
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 OK.
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.
to restore your files
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Insert the first backup disc into your HP DVD Writer drive. The HP Simple
Backup screen appears automatically.
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how do I share data?
There are many times when you might want to give a data disc to someone else:
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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 HP RecordNow.
When using HP RecordNow with DVD+R or DVD+RW discs, you can write data
to the disc only once. You cannot add more data later. (You can, however, add
data to CD-R or CD-RW discs.)
what you need
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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
erased and reused. R discs are less
expensive than RW discs.
DVD+R (4.7GB capacity)
you can also use
CD-RW (650 or 700MB
capacity)
Use for temporary data storage. RW
discs are rewritable; you can read the
disc a few times, then erase and reuse it.
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.
a
Double-click the HP DVD Writer icon on your desktop or click Start,
Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer.
b
c
Click HP RecordNow.
Read the disc recommendation and click OK. The HP RecordNow window
appears.
d
Click Make a Data Disc.
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2 Select the files that you want to write to the disc.
a
If you have more than one recordable drive, you might want to click Change
to select the HP DVD Writer drive.
b
c
Insert a blank disc into the tray that opens, then click Next.
Click Add Files and Folders.
d
Do one of the following:
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Click the name of a file or folder that you want to copy, then click Add.
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Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer to the HP RecordNow
window.
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When you're done adding files, click Next.
3 Write the disc.
a
b
c
Read the warning screen, then click OK.
Wait for the disc to be written. The tray will open when done.
When the dialog box appears, click Make Another or Done.
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. However, we recommend that you use a DVD+R disc because it’s
compatible with more DVD-ROMs than a DVD+RW disc. For the latest
compatibility information, check the website www.hp.com/support/dvd-
compatibility.
to learn more
To learn more about HP RecordNow, read its online help. Double-click the HP
DVD Writer icon on your desktop or click Start, Programs, Hewlett-Packard,
HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer. Then click HP RecordNow. In HP
RecordNow, click Help, Contents and Index.
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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:
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free up space on your hard drive
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transport work files to and from home
Just as with a floppy, you must format the disc first. To format discs, you use the
HP 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 24.
what you need
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1 blank disc or a rewritable disc that you don’t mind erasing
recommended disc
CD-RW (650 or 700MB
capacity)
Use for temporary data storage. RW
discs are rewritable; you can read the
disc a few times, then erase and reuse it.
DVD+RW (4.7GB capacity)
you can also use
CD-R (650 or 700MB capacity) Use for permanent data storage. R discs
can be written to until full, but cannot be
erased and reused. R discs are less
expensive than RW 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.
1 Format the disc.
a
Insert a blank disc into the HP DVD Writer drive.
b
Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop or, if you have
Windows XP, click Start, My Computer.
c
Right-click (click using the right mouse button) the HP DVD Writer drive, then
click Format on the shortcut menu.
d
Type a name for the disc so you can identify it.
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f
g
Click Start.
The disc will be ready to use in 2 to 3 minutes.
Click OK on the dialog box that appears.
2 Write data to the disc.
Do one of the following:
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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.
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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:
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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 either HP DLA or the DLA Reader installed.
To install the DLA Reader, run the program \English\UDFReader\Setup.exe
on Software Disc 1.
To run Make Compatible, in My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the
HP DVD Writer drive, click Make Compatible on the shortcut menu, then click
Start.
to learn more
To learn more about HP DLA, read its online help. Double-click the HP DVD
Writer icon on your desktop or click Start, Programs, Hewlett-Packard,
HP DVD Writer, HP DVD Writer. Then click HP DLA.
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Create a DVD command 8, 10, 11, 13,
14, 18
index
Create a VCD command 8, 10, 11, 13,
14, 18
Creating
Numerics
1394 5
chapter points 7
data discs for own use 26–27
data discs to share 24–25
DVD movies 4–8, 9–12
MP3s 21
A
A/V cable 5
Adding
music discs 20–21
chapter points 7
Custom Backup command 22
Customer support ii
data 24, 27
music 21
video to DVD movie discs 13
video to DVD movies 10
Applications. See Software.
Archiving
D
Data discs 24–25, 26–27
Deleting
files accidentally 22
video from DVD movie discs 13
Digital 8 5
PC files 22–23
videos 4–8
Arcsoft ShowBiz software 15
Disaster recovery 22
DLA Drive command 27
DLA Reader 27
B
Backing up 22–23
Buttons 6, 10
changing thumbnail 13
renaming 13
DLA software 26
Done command 3, 25
Dragging and dropping
files 25, 26, 27
videos 10, 16
C
DVD movies
Camcorder 5, 16
adding video 13
Capture command 10, 16
Capturing video 5, 10, 16
CD player 20, 21
changing thumbnail 13
chapter points 7, 19
combining video files 9
copy-protected 2
cDVD format 10, 11, 13, 14, 18
Change command 3, 25
Changing. See Editing.
Chapter points 6, 19
inserting 7
creating from existing videos 9–12
creating from tapes 4–8
deleting video 13
editing 13–14
losing 16
menu style 6, 10
Compatibility
renaming 13
players and ROMs 3, 8, 11, 14, 17
video capture cards 5
Connecting camcorders or VCRs 5
Copying
renaming buttons 13
sharing 4, 9, 15
DVD players 4, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18
DVD-ROM drives 4, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 17
DVD-Video format 10, 11, 13, 14, 17
copy-protected DVD movies 2
discs 2–3
files 22–27
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MP3s
creating 21
E
Edit an Existing Disc command 13
Editing
disc players 20, 21
Music discs 20–21
button names 13
button thumbnails 13
DVD movie discs 13–14
menu style 13
title 13
video files 15–18
MUSICMATCH Jukebox 21
MyDVD software 4, 9
N
New MyDVD Project command 9, 10
F
P
PC
Formatting discs 26
1394 5
backing up 22–23
connecting a camcorder or VCR 5
playing MP3 discs 21
playing music discs 21
restoring 23
video capture card 5
watching DVD movies 8, 11, 14, 17,
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G
Get Movies command 10
H
Help ii
Hi8 5
HP DLA software 26
HP MyDVD software 4, 9
HP RecordNow software 2, 20, 24
HP Simple Backup software 22
Photos 2, 15, 24
PowerDVD software 8, 11, 14, 17, 18,
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Preview command 14
Programs. See Software.
M
Make a Data Disc command 24
Make a Disc for an MP3 Player command
21
Q
Quality setting 7, 8
Make a Music Disc command 20
Make a Music Disc from Audio Files com-
mand 21
R
Record button 7
Record Direct-to-Disc command 4, 6
Recording settings 7
RecordNow software 2, 20, 24
Renaming
Make a Music Disc from other CDs com-
mand 21
Make an Exact Copy command 2
Make Another command 3, 25
Make Compatible command 27
Make Disc command 14
Making. See Creating.
Mastering 24
buttons 13
DVD movies 13
Restoring 23
Menu
buttons 6, 10
S
changing style 13
Save As command 27
Send To command 27
Send to Editor command 10, 16
ShowBiz software 15
style 6, 10
Mini DV 5
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Simple Backup software 22
Software
Video
adding to DVD movie discs 13
Arcsoft ShowBiz 15
HP DLA 26
adding to DVD movies 10
archiving 4–8
HP MyDVD 4, 9
HP RecordNow 2, 20
HP RecordNow software 24
HP Simple Backup 22
MUSICMATCH Jukebox 21
PowerDVD 8, 11, 14, 17, 18, 19
which to use 1
camera. See Camcorder.
capture cards 5
capturing 5, 10, 16
combining video files 9
deleting 13
discs 4–19
editing 15–18
Spacebar 7
how much will fit on a disc 8
quality 7, 8
Spreadsheet 27
Stop button 7
recording settings 7
Style 6, 10
recording to a CD 8, 11, 14, 18
selecting how much fits on a disc 7
transferring from tape 4–8
Video & Audio command 7
changing 13
Support ii
S-VHS 5
S-video 5
W
T
Website
Tapes 4–8
customer support ii
player and ROM compatibility 3, 8,
11, 14, 17
Transferring. See Capturing video.
video capture card compatibility 5
Windows 2000 27
Windows XP 22, 27
Word processor 27
Writing data 27
U
Update current disc command 14
URL. See Website.
V
VCD format 10, 11, 13, 14, 18
VCR 5, 16
VHS 5
VHS-C 5
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