Reference Guide

iv HP Media Center PC Reference Guide
Playing CDs and DVDs ............................. 105
Playing Music CDs with iTunes ...........................................105
Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD......................107
Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD...............108
Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs ............. 109
Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs with RecordNow!.............109
Storing Files on a DVD or CD.............................................111
Copying a DVD or CD ......................................................113
Erasing a DVD or CD ........................................................113
Removing Files in RecordNow!...........................................114
Removing Files from a Recorded Data Disc ..........................114
Archiving Files on a CD or DVD .........................................115
Creating an Image File......................................................115
Saving an Image ..............................................................115
Burning an Image .............................................................116
Recording Video Files........................................................116
Using Disc Labels..............................................................116
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs for the PC.............................116
Using Compatibility Information..........................................117
Identifying Disc Feature and Compatibility ...........................118
Using the Optical Drive Quick Reference Table ....................119
Using the Software Quick Reference Table...........................120
Importing, Editing, and Burning Videos .... 123
Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator......................................123
Getting Started with WinDVD Creator.................................124
Identifying Requirements for Capturing Video with
WinDVD Creator .........................................................126
Capturing Digital Camcorder Video with WinDVD Creator....126
Capturing Analog Video with WinDVD Creator....................127
Capturing a Still Image......................................................128
Editing Video Files with WinDVD Creator ............................128
Authoring Your DVD with WinDVD Creator .........................130
Recording VHS Files Direct to DVD with WinDVD Creator .....132
Converting Recorded TV to VCD or DVD Format...................132
Using muvee autoProducer unPlugged.................................133
Getting Started with muvee autoProducer.............................134
Adding Videos to Your Movie with muvee autoProducer........134
Adding Pictures to Your Movie with muvee autoProducer.......135
Adding Music to Your Movie with muvee autoProducer .........135
Setting the Style in muvee autoProducer...............................136
Changing the Settings in muvee autoProducer ......................136
Making the Movie with muvee autoProducer ........................137
Recording muvee autoProducer Movie to Disc with
WinDVD Creator .........................................................137
Using an HP Personal Media Drive............139
Setting Up the HP Personal Media Drive
to Work with Media Center .......................................... 139
Locating the Drive After Installation..................................... 140
Assigning a Drive Letter to the HP Personal Media Drive ....... 140
Viewing and Storing Files ................................................. 140
Playing Media Files.......................................................... 141
Playing Music Files........................................................... 141
Viewing Picture Files......................................................... 142
Playing Video Files........................................................... 142
Watching TV Programs Stored on the
HP Personal Media Drive.............................................. 143
About Recording TV to the HP Personal Media Drive ............ 143
Disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive Safely............... 146
Changing Disk Allocation ................................................. 146
Updating Recorded TV List after Removing the
HP Personal Media Drive.............................................. 147
System Requirements to View Recorded
TV Programs on Other PCs ........................................... 147
Troubleshooting ........................................149
Troubleshooting Problems and Finding Solutions .................. 149
PC Hardware, Operating System, and Other Hardware ....... 150
Music ............................................................................. 152
Television, Guide, Recording TV ........................................ 154
Video/DVD: Video or Display Problems or Errors................. 158
Pictures........................................................................... 160
Burning CDs or DVDs ....................................................... 160
Index........................................................161