User's Guide NeroVision Express 2 Bringing the world of video closer to home - Creating your very own DVD, VCD, SVCD and miniDVD Ahead Software AG
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Contents 1 Introduction.......................................................................................... 5 1.1 2 3 4 5 6 Installing NeroVision Express 2 ......................................................... 6 2.1 System Requirements.......................................................................6 2.2 Installing from CD .............................................................................7 2.3 Uninstalling NeroVision Express 2 ..........................................
7 8 Editing Your Video............................................................................. 34 7.1 Editing Your Video ..........................................................................34 7.2 Trimming video titles ......................................................................36 7.3 7.3.1 7.3.2 7.3.3 Adding Chapter Marks ....................................................................38 Creating chapter marks manually......................................................
1 Introduction 1.1 Welcome to NeroVision Express 2 NeroVision Express 2 is the new video capturing, authoring and burning software with an incredibly user-friendly interface that allows you to 'capture' your videos from DV cameras and other external video devices, and record them to DVDVideo, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD) and miniDVD. With the many features offered in this powerful multimedia software, you will have numerous options for creating and collecting your memories.
2 Installing NeroVision Express 2 2.1 System Requirements Supported Operating Systems With your system should come a pre-installed operating system. Below you will find a list that NeroVision Express 2 supports. Please check to make sure that you have one of the following operating systems: Windows 98/SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP In addition, DirectX 9.0a should be installed. To download the latest version of DirectX please visit www.microsoft.com/directx/default.asp.
2.2 Installing from CD Step 1: Insert the NeroVision Express 2 CD-ROM into your CD/DVD drive on your PC. If you have a feature called 'Autorun' activated, this will start your installation process automatically. If you do not have 'Autorun' activated, you can go to My Computer > Click on the drive letter of the CD/DVD drive > click setup.exe Step 2: Follow prompts until you are finished installing the software.
3 Getting Started With the many features offered in this powerful multimedia software, you will have numerous options for creating and collecting your memories. 3.1 Opening NeroVision Express 2 for the first time Now that we are ready to start recording your first disc, let us begin by opening the program NeroVision Express 2. There are two ways to start the software program: (1) Go to the Start > All Programs > Nero > NeroVision Express 2 then > NeroVision Express.
3.2 Getting to know the user interface NeroVision Express 2 uses a user interface style that you will find very familiar and easy to use. It basically consists of choosing a task from the START screen, and then completing the task by navigating through various steps (each step consisting of a new screen) using the 'Next' button on the navigation bar. You can move back and forth throughout the various steps of the task by clicking on the 'Back' and 'Next' buttons in the navigation bar.
Step 2: Complete a task: depending on the task, you will have to go through various steps until you reach the end. Each step consists of a new screen. To move to the next screen or to go back to the previous screen, simply use the 'Next' and 'Back' buttons on the navigation bar. To help you know where you are and what you need to do, each screen comes with a name and a brief description.
Some screens include a menu. As you move over each entry, an explanatory text will pop up underneath. This is the navigation bar that lets you move through the various steps of a project. NOTE: Each screen contains tooltips, detailed information regarding the buttons, icons or menus and what they are for. Simply hold your mouse pointer for a few seconds over such item, to learn more about them.
3.2.1 Save Button If you would like to save your DVD-Video, VCD or SVCD project with all the changes and modifications that were made, click the 'Save' button and your project will be saved to a file with the extension of .NVC, which is the acronym for NeroVision Express 2 Compilation. This option is also great for times in which you are not able to finish your layout and would like to continue at a later time.
3.3 Nero Cover Designer Included with your version of NeroVision Express 2 is Nero Cover Designer. With Nero Cover Designer, you can create professional-looking labels and covers for your CD/DVD discs with the pre-designed templates or create your very own designs. Please see the dedicated Nero Cover Designer manual (included on your NeroVision Express 2 CD-ROM) for more details.
4 Capturing Video from DV cameras and other external video devices 4.1 Capturing Capturing is a way of taking the video from your DV camera (or from external video sources connected to your video capture card) and bringing it to your computer. This chapter will assist you with your first video capture. NOTE: You should select the 'Capture Video' task from the START screen if you want to simply transfer video from external sources to your PC and use the captured video in a future project.
4.3 Setting up your hardware 4.3.1 Digital Video Step 1: Please make sure that you have followed the manufacturer’s instructions on installing your Firewire (IEEE 1394) card or USB card unless it is built-in to your computer or laptop. Step 2: Attach your DV device to the Firewire (IEEE 1394) cable (or USB cable) then connect it to the corresponding socket on your PC. If your camera is not turned on, please do so now. 4.3.
4.4 Capturing your first video Step 1: Start NeroVision Express 2 and select Capture Video to Hard Drive NOTE: Capturing video by selecting 'Capture Video' from the CONTENT screen of a DVD, VCD, SVCD or miniDVD project works exactly the same way, the only difference being that your captured video is automatically added as a video title in that particular project. Step 2: Please select your capture device (i.e.
screen. A TV card would similarly be in camera mode as there is a constant video signal coming in and there is no way of pausing, rewinding/fast forwarding or restarting the video signal. 'VCR' Mode In 'VCR' mode, the video already exists on tape (or another medium). To capture that video you need to insert the tape into your video device and play it back. You can also rewind/fast forward through the whole tape to play back specific video scenes.
To start captures from an analog device, you must start the play back from the video source. You will see the current scene in the preview monitor. Step 4: When you are ready to capture your video, please click on the 'Record' and you will see the picture you are recording displayed in NeroVision button Express 2. Step 5: You can finish capturing video at any time by clicking the 'stop' button .
Step 7: To exit the 'Capture Video' task, click the 'Next' button on the navigation bar. You will be taken to the START screen where you can decide what to do next.
5 Making your first DVD-Video, VCD, SVCD or miniDVD This chapter will help assist you in creating your first DVD disc and/or image. The easy-to-follow steps will show you just how easy the procedure is! 5.1 Choosing the right format NeroVision Express 2 supports four different video formats: DVD-Video Using MPEG-2 technology to compress video files, a DVD-Video can hold up to 135 minutes of video on a 4.7GB DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW in a quality far superior to VHS video or VCD (see below).
Super Video CD (SVCD) Very similar to a VCD, this format uses MPEG-2 technology to store video files in a quality roughly similar to S-VHS and can hold around 35/40 minutes on 650MB/700MB CDs respectively of higher quality full-motion video along with stereo sound. SVCD’s can be played on a growing number of DVD players and on your PC if you have the appropriate software and a drive that can read CD-R/CDRW discs.
5.3 Starting a video project Step 1: Select Burn Video to > DVD (or VCD, SVCD, miniDVD) from the main 'Start' screen and click your left mouse button to start a new project. Step 2: Starting the project takes you to the CONTENT screen. This is the place you add video-titles to your project. You can think of a video title as one video file or one movie.
If you have already captured your video or have video previously saved on your hard disk and would like to start creating your layout, click Add Video Files in the CONTENT window. Please select the file(s) you would like to add to the project from your hard disk, external drive or CD/DVD drive and click 'Open'.
Step 3: As you add each video file, a small screen shot of the first frame of the video title will be shown. By selecting a video title in the menu, you can use the arrow keys on the top right to move it more to the beginning or end of the project. You can also rename the video title, or remove the video title from the project. Next to the 'thumbnail' of the first frame, you will also see the length of the video and the number of chapters displayed. Each video title consists of at least one 'chapter'.
Step 5: (optional): You can select each title and add chapter marks to the video. Chapter marks are positions within a video title that you can access directly without having to fast forward or rewind through the whole video. To find out more about how to edit video titles, please refer to Chapter 7.3.1 'Creating chapter marks manually' in this manual. Step 6: Clicking 'Next' in the CONTENT screen takes you to CREATE MENU.
You are able to have up to two hierarchies within your layout. The main menu consists of all the video titles in the project. If a video title consists of more than one chapter, a video title sub-menu is generated. When you make changes, all menu hierarchies can be customized independently of each other. You can select the menu you would like to customize by selecting from the drop down box in the bottom left corner and clicking on the appropriate entry.
Switches to the first page of the selected menu in the previous window Switches to the previous page of the selected menu in the previous window Switches to the next page of the selected menu in the previous window Switches to the last page of the selected menu in the previous window Opens a window in which the selected chapter can be renamed and the displayed image modified. For additional information on the individual menu layout settings, please refer to chapter 'Menu Layout'.
Step 7: If you are happy with the current design, click 'Next' to enter the PREVIEW page. Using your mouse pointer or the remote control, you can test what your DVD, VCD or SVCD disc would behave like if played back on a compatible player. For additional information on how to use the remote control, please refer to chapter 'Preview Settings'.
Step 8: Once you are satisfied with your project, you can now proceed to the BURN OPTIONS page and burn your DVD, VCD, SVCD or miniDVD by clicking 'Next'. You may now make your final settings before burning. NOTE: If you need to make any additional changes to your project (e.g. change the menu, edit video titles, add/remove video titles) you can click the 'Back' button to go to the previous pages.
Burn to – You can either select to burn to the following devices, depending on the type of project you are working on and which recorders are connected to your system: CD-R/RW drive DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW drive Image Recorder Write to Hard Disk Folder Selecting a drive will burn an actual disc. When you select 'Image Recorder', you will burn an image to your hard disk in which you can open and burn later with Nero and/or Nero Express.
Use buffer underrun protection: When checked, buffer underrun protection is enabled for this recording session to increase chances of a successful burn. Please check this option if available. Determine maximum speed: When checked, a speed test is performed before recording to check if the recorder is able to write the session using the current speed settings. In addition, it will also verify if all files selected for burning are actually available.
6 Open Existing Project 6.1 Open Existing Project Once you have started working with your projects and made your layout, occasionally, you may want to burn it at a later date. As you exit NeroVision Express 2 or change projects, you will have the option to save your project. On the START page you then have the option to re-open an existing project. Step 1: Select Open Saved Projekt or Disc Image from the main screen and click the left mouse button.
Step 2: Select the project that you have saved from the menu and click the 'Open' button. Step 3: You will be taken to the CONTENT page and can continue from there as described in Chapter Five 'Making your first DVD-Video, VCD, SVCD or miniDVD'.
7 Editing Your Video 7.1 Editing Your Video You cannot edit videos or create your own movies with NeroVision Express 2 SE. In NeroVision Express 2 you can perform two types of video editing. You can trim video titles, which involves cutting out unwanted video footage at the beginning and/or end of the video title, and you can add chapter marks.
The control buttons allow you to play and stop the video, create and delete chapter marks and change the name. Play selected video Stop selected video Rename chapter Delete selected chapter mark Delete all chapter marks Start automatic scene cut detection Create chapter mark manually Click on the time run button (hours, minutes, seconds) and use the ‘forward’ and ‘back’ buttons to jump to a particular place in the selected video.
7.2 Trimming video titles The editing (cutting) of videos is a non-linear process, i.e. the original file is not modified during this process.
Step 2: When you select the timeline screen, the cut button enabled. is immediately Step 3: Click the button to start the cut mode. Start and end marks appear in the corresponding preview window. Step 4: Move the left start mark to select the beginning of the segment you want to cut or remove. You can check the exact position of the clip in the preview window. Step 5: Move the right end mark to select the end of the segment you want to cut or remove.
7.3 Adding Chapter Marks Initially each video title contains only one chapter. You can manually or automatically add more chapters, rename chapters or delete unwanted chapters. 7.3.1 Creating chapter marks manually Step 1: use the slider button to mark 'where' in the video you would like to place the chapter marks. Step 2: when you are satisfied with the placement of where you would like the marker placed, click the 'Create new chapter mark' button NeroVision Express 2 to place the marker.
Step 3: after you have placed the marker, your new chapter will be displayed in the window to the right and a marker mark(s) have been placed. on the slider bar will show where the chapter Step 4: if you would like to be more precise as to which frame you would like to place your chapter marks, you can then use the 'Next Frame' or 'Previous Frame' buttons to search frame-by-frame for the appropriate place.
7.3.2 Adding chapter marks automatically Step 1: click on to start the Automatic Scene Cut Detection. Scene changes in the video are automatically detected and the appropriate chapter marks will be inserted. Once you click the icon, the detection process starts and afterward, it will show you how many chapters were found and created. You can then use the sliders to increase or decrease that number.
Rename chapter. If you would like to rename the chapter video file, click on the rename chapter icon and enter the new filename. You can also right click on the mouse and select the appropriate command from the pop-up menu. Delete chapter Select the chapters that you no longer want and then click the 'Delete Selected Chapter Marks' button. You can also right click on the mouse and select the appropriate command from the pop-up menu. Deletes all chapters.
8 Create your first slide show 8.1 Create your first slide show Step 1: Start NeroVision Express 2, select Make New Slide Show and highlight the required disc type.
Step 2: If media files are already available, they will be displayed in the upper right window. If not, you can add files to the selected group (My Media Files), select another group or create a new group. Select a new group by clicking on the drop down button in the upper right corner of the window and highlighting the required group. Create a new group by clicking on the drop down button in the upper right corner of the window and selecting ‘Create New Group’.
Create a name for the group and click ‘OK’ The new group is now available. Item Function Opens a window and enables you to search for the required files. Activates the scanner and enables you to import graphic files. Removes the selected item from the group. The item is not however deleted. Removes all items contained in the group. The items are not however deleted. If NO item is selected and assigned an executable action, the item is greyed out.
Step 3: You can now add the files available in the group to your slide show. Select the required files and click on the button. The image files are added to the image screen of NeroVision Express 2. You can specify how long the images should be displayed by entering the desired value. Button Function Opens a window and enables you to crop part of the graphic. Opens a pop-up menu displaying different options for modifying the graphic.
Opens a window which enables you to add a header or footer bar to the graphic. Multiple text appearance options are available. If you have added audio files, these will be displayed on the audio screen and your slide show will be accompanied by the music you have chosen. Step 4: The slide show can be viewed in the preview window accompanied by your chosen background music, so you can decide if you are happy with the result. When you are happy with your slide show click on the ‘Next’ button.
Buttons Function Starts the slide show. Pauses a slide show so it can subsequently be resumed from the same position. Ends a slide show. Removes the displayed item from the slide show. Removes all items from the slide show. Step 5: Decide if you wish to added further files from the disc, select the required option and carry out the appropriate steps. (These are not set out here. Please refer to the relevant chapter). Click on the 'Next' button to proceed to the next window.
Note: You will find full details about customizing the menu in the chapter 'Starting a video project’. Step 7: You can us the mouse pointer or the remote control to test how the disk behaves when played back on a compatible player. You will find further details about the remote control and how it is used in the chapter ‘Preview Settings’ Click on the 'Next' button to proceed to the next window.
Step 8: Specify the final settings before burning. Click the ‘Write’ button to start the burning process. Note: You will find full details about the burning settings in the chapter 'Starting a video project'. Step 9: The project files are converted into the relevant format and then written to disk, burned as an image or written to the hard disk as required.
Step 10: When the burning process has finished, click on ‘Next’ to proceed to the END page. The options on this page enable you to re-burn a project, begin a new project, create a cover or label, or end the program.
9 Create your first movie 9.1 Create your first movie You cannot edit videos or create your own movies with NeroVision Express 2 SE. NeroVision Express 2 differentiates between videos and movies. A video is a file recorded on the hard disk. It therefore makes no difference if you have created the video yourself or imported it. A movie however, is a compilation of one or multiple video files edited on a disk before burning. Editing can include crossfading, cutting, creating tracks etc.
Step 2: If media files are already available, they will be displayed in the upper right window. If not, you can add files to the selected group (My Media Files), select another group or create a new group. Select a new group by clicking on the drop down button in the upper right part of the window and highlighting the required group. Create a new group by clicking on the drop down button in the upper right part of the window and selecting ‘Create New Group’.
Create a name for the group and click ‘OK’ The new group is now available. Item Function Opens the screen containing the media files. Opens the screen with the filter effects. Opens the screen with the text effects. Opens the screen with the crossfades. Name of the displayed sub-groups. Clicking on the drop down button displays the other groups and allows you to select them. Opens the screen with the text effects. Deletes the selected sub-group.
If NO item is selected and assigned an executable action, the item is greyed out. If an item is selected and assigned an executable action, the icon of the relevant program is displayed Clicking on the first icon starts, for example, Nero Media Player and clicking on the second icon starts automatic scene detection in NeroVision Express 2. Adds the selected item(s) to the project. Add new media to the displayed group either by searching the hard disk or importing a scanned image.
The following actions can be executed with the added videos. Item Function Plays selected video. Stops video. Creates a screen shot and stores it on the hard disk. Starts audio file capture (in accordance with audio source selection and compression format). Splits video or audio file. Both files exist independently of each other after splitting and can be added separately. The original file is not however modified. Opens the cutting screen in which unwanted passages in video and audio files can be removed.
Crossfades on the NeroVision Express 2 storyboard screen which The symbol appears between two video files indicates that no crossfade effect has been selected. Adding a crossfade effect is very easy. Click on the relevant section. icon and the available crossfade effects appear in the Click on the drop down button and select the required crossfade type. Select the required effect, keep the mouse button pressed, drag the effect to the crossfade symbol and let go.
Timeline screen In addition to the storyboard screen, a timeline screen is also provided for videos. The timeline screen opens automatically when you add a video or text effect or click on the relevant tab. The videos contained in the movie are shown in the middle of the timeline screen, the lower section shows how long the individual videos are and how long the movie is. Zooms in to the timeline screen to display the whole movie. Zooms in to the timeline screen. Zooms out of the timeline screen.
Adding video effects Click on the icon. This opens the timeline screen and the available crossfade effects appear in the relevant section. Select the required effect, keep the mouse key pressed and drag the effect to the required position in the movie. Repeat the process until the required effects are available at all positions.
Adding text effects Click on the icon. This opens the timeline screen and the available crossfade effects appear in the relevant section. Select the required effect, keep the mouse key pressed and drag the effect to the required position in the movie. This opens a window displaying the text effect properties and allows you to enter text and specify other properties.
Repeat the process until the required effects are available at all positions. Adding audio effects icon to display media files. Open the group containing the Click on the selected files and click on the timeline screen. Select the required audio file, keep the mouse key pressed and drag it in the audio track to the required position in the movie.
Repeat the process until the audio files have been placed at the required positions throughout the whole movie. Note: When two tracks are present you can also overlay multiple audio tracks. For example, a commentary can be provided on track 2 whilst music plays simultaneously on track 1. Step 4: When all steps have been executed, click on the ‘Next’ button. The selected movie can now be exported, burnt to disk or edited further. Select the required option.
9.2 Exporting the movie When the movie has been created, it can be exported as well as burnt to disk. Step 1: Start NeroVision Express 2, create a movie and select Export Movie.
Step 2: Select the required export template by clicking on the drop down button and highlighting the required template. This template can also be further customized by clicking on the ‘Configure’ button.
Configuring export settings The export settings can be modified still further by selecting the DVD, SVCD, VCD and E-Mail templates. Click the ‘Configure’ button to modify the export settings. One or two tabs are available, depending on the template selected. The ‘General’ tab is available for all templates and allows you to change the video mode (PAL / NTSC). The second tab is dependant on the template selected and allows you, amongst other things, to modify the transcoder quality.
Step 5: The exported movie can now be burnt to disk or edited further. Select the desired option. If you wish to burn the movie to disk, follow the process as described in chapter 'Starting a video project', point 3 onwards.
10 DVD+VRs 10.1 DVD+VRs NeroVision Express 2 SE does not support the DVD+VR format. If you have a DVD+RW recorder installed and have inserted a DVD+RW disk, then you will also be able to create a DVD-Video disk in the DVD+VR format with NeroVision Express 2. The advantage that DVD+VR has over other DVD-Video formats is that you can always alter the contents at a later stage. This means that you can edit the films, insert new passages, delete scenes that you do not want to see, or overwrite the disk.
Step 2: Once you start the project you will be taken to the CONTENT screen. If you have to record a video for your project, please read the section on 'Recording videos with DV cameras and other external video devices' in this handbook. If you have already recorded the video or already have a video stored on your hard drive and would like to begin creating the layout, click on Add Video Files in the CONTENT window.
10.3 Adding videos stored on the hard drive to a DVD+VR disk Step 1: Insert a DVD+VR disk that you have already recorded on into the DVD+RW recorder. Step 2: In the main START screen, select the Make DVD > DVD-Video (VR) option and click the left-hand mouse button to start a new project.
Step 3: Once you have started the project, the CONTENT screen will be shown with details of the videos and films on the disk. Now you can add new videos, create new films or process the existing contents. Adding videos Click on Add Video Files. What you do next is identical to the procedure described in Section 5 'Creating the first DVD-Video disk, VCD or SVCD'. Please read the appropriate paragraphs. Making films Click on Make New Movie.
Change title: Click on Delete a video: Click on , to open a window that lets you change the title. , to erase a particular video. 10.4 Making a DVD+VR disk directly from a capture source Please note that DVD+VR recording is only possible using an installed capture source like a video camera when it is connected to the computer. DVD+VR capture and recording is in real time. Step 1: Insert a DVD+RW Disk in the DVD+RW recorder.
Step 4: Choose the capture source by clicking on the dropdown button and highlighting the device you want (if more than one is connected) and check the picture settings in the preview monitor. icon. A You can make changes to the video settings by clicking on the window will now open that allows you to alter the brightness, contrast, definition, and so on. If you have installed a TV (or video) card, you will be able to select the capture source (e.g. a tuner or S-video); to do this, click on the icon.
If the sound is also to come from an external source, then click on . First choose the audio device by clicking on the dropdown button and highlighting the device you want (if more than one is connected) and then select the audio input. Click on the icon with the mouse button and select the audio input you would like (e.g. a CD player, or the line in or microphone, etc.) button located below the preview window, which starts the Step 5: Click on the simultaneous capturing and recording processes.
11 Menu Layout 11.1 Menu Layout In the 'Create Menu' window, you will be able to design a menu for your video project with the simple drop down boxes. You are able to change the background color, change font styles and size, select the type of buttons you would like to use, add a background picture, and select your header and footer comments. You are able to have up to two hierarchies within your layout. Each video title is represented by a button on the main menu.
Step 1 – Layout: Select the layout of your pictures and buttons by choosing one of the pre-set layouts. Each setting represents a miniature layout on how the buttons will be placed. Select one that you would like for your layout.
Step 2 - Background picture and color: Background picture: Select an image for the background such as BMP’s, JPG’s and other supported picture formats. If you prefer to not have a picture, you can select 'Use No Image'. F.Y.I! If you have selected a background picture, the background color option will not be available and will be grayed out. If you would like to add a picture, click 'Browse'.
The picture you have selected will be displayed as the background picture for your layout menu. Each picture that you add will be part of the drop down box selection. Background Color: If you don't want to use a background picture, you can select a background color by pointing to a color on the color wheel. In addition, you can change the hue with the slider to the right. If you have selected a 'Background Picture', this option will be grayed out and not available.
Step 3 - Buttons: Select the button style you prefer to activate your menus. If you prefer to have no frame around your buttons, please select 'Use No Frame'. Step 4 – Font: Specify the font, font attributes, and the color to use for text in your menu. The hue of the chosen color can also be altered by using the slider to the right of the color wheel.
Step 5 - Header and Footer Text: Enter the text that will be displayed in the header and footer line on the main page of your layout. Step 6 – Shadow: Use a shadow to display objects in the menu.
Step 7 – Automatization: Select the length of menu animation and define which menu should be played automatically. Step 8 – Interaction Colors: Customize the highlight and activation colors for menu buttons.
12 Preview Settings 12.1 Preview Settings With the 'Preview' window, you are able to play your Video/SVCD/DVD before you burn to disc. All the menu buttons and even the remote control work just like the real thing so that you can see the work and layout that you have made. Each video clip that you have captured or added from your hard drive or external source will be displayed.
This remote control will allow you to find your way between your video layout, menus, and chapter marks in any order you prefer. Up Move up on the main menu Right Move right on the main menu Down Move down on the main menu Left Move left on the main menu Enter Return to main menu Jumps to the main/title menu While playing a video clip, selecting 'Menu' will return you to the last menu or sub-menu used.
13 Technical Support 13.1 F.A.Q.’s Q: When I burn a disc, I get buffer underruns every time. A: There could be for several reasons for this. Please try the following: 1. Try reducing the burn speed of the recorder. 2. Try different media brands. The one that you are using may not be compatible with your recorder. 3. Update the firmware version on your recorder. Firmware is a chip inside your recorder, which acts as the brain of the device. Please check the manufacturer’s website for the latest version. 4.
Q: How can I save in other formats besides AVI when I capture video with NeroVision Express 2? A: At this time, NeroVision Express 2 only supports saving captured files in AVI format. In the future, we will be exploring other video formats. Q: Why am I not able to see my DV camera under the 'Select A Capture Device' option in the capture window? A: There are a number of possible causes: 1. The capture card you are using is not recognized by your PC. 2. Please re-check the setup of your DV device. 3.
13.2 Contact Information NeroVision Express 2 is a product from Ahead software. Ahead Software AG Im Stoeckmaedle 18 76307 Karlsbad Germany Web: www.nero.com Help: http://englishsupport.nero.com Mail: techsupport@nero.com Fax: +49 7248 911 888 Copyright © 2001 - 2003 Ahead Software. All rights reserved.
14 Glossary AVI File An acronym for Audio Video Interleave. This is a Microsoft format standard for video and digital audio. AVI File Type 1 This is the basic version of the AVI file. The Type 1 AVI files adds an AVI header to the data stream and then places the DV data stream into the AVI file without changing anything. AVI File Type 2 The Type 2 AVI file adds an AVI header to the data stream. It removes the audio from the DV stream and includes this as an additional AVI format stream to the AVI file.
CODEC (EnCOder/DECoder) A method in which a video is encoded for recording or saving to disk then decoded for playback. Disc-At-Once Method in which the laser in your recorder burns straight through in one session without turning off and on between each track. This method is best when recording audio CD’s you would like to play in your home or car stereo. Disc Image This process can be used when having system performance problems or when you do not have a burner available.
Frames Per Second The rate for the number of images per second in the video. Interlaced Video This format as displays video in two parts: Each part displays and contains a line in every other row and the second part fills in the alternating rows until the screen is complete. This method is faster than the Progressive Scan in which all rows are displayed one at a time until the screen is complete. JPEG An acronym for Joint Photographic Experts Group.
PAL PAL is the standard video and television in many parts of Europe. PAL has more horizontal lines than NTSC. However, PAL has less frames per second than NTSC. QuickTime This is Apple’s format for video and audio for the Macintosh computers. A version for the PC has also been released. Simulated Recording Simulation of the burn process in order to test whether there is a constant writing flow.
15 Index M A N Analog Video 14 Nero Cover Designer 13 B O Background Color 77 Background picture 75 Buffer underrun protection 31 Opening NeroVision Express for the first time 8 Operating Systems 6 C R Camera mode 16 Capturing 14 Contact 86 Recording Settings 30 D Save Button 12 Setting up your hardware 15 Simulation 31 Super Video CD 21 SVCD 21 SVCD Plug-in 21 System Requirements 6 Determine maximum speed 31 Digital Video 14 Digital video vs.
