Operation Manual

CyberLink PowerDirector

Note: some DVDs are protected by technology that does not allow you to capture the

content they contain.

Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder

You can capture video content that you recorded with an AVCHD

camcorder. Use the capture from an AVCHD camcorder option only if

your camcorder connects to your computer using an IEEE 1394

(FireWire) cable. To a capture scene from your AVCHD camcorder, use the capture

player controls (record, stop, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

If your AVCHD camcorder connects to your computer via a USB connection, just

import the video files directly from your camcorder, as if it was another hard drive

on your computer. See "Importing Media" on page 25 for information on

importing video files from your computer.

Captured Content

All of the media you capture in the capture window is displayed in the Captured

Content area. When you return to the Edit window, all of the media in the

Captured Content area is automatically imported into your media library.

In the Captured Content area you can right click on media to perform a number of

options, including detecting scenes in video clips and deleting unwanted content

so that it won’t import into Edit window.

Select the Change Folder button if you want your capture media saved to a

different folder.

Quality Profile Setup

To set the file format and quality of the media you capture, click the Profile button.

If this button is grayed out, that means that the original format and quality of the

media is maintained as set on the original media device (camcorder, etc.).

The profile settings that are available depend on the capture device connected

and the capture mode you have selected.