Software Guide

Playing Videos 115
Playing Videos
Using Supported Video File Types
You can view the following types of video files in Media
Center. Other file types are supported if your HP Digital
Entertainment Center has the correct software installed.
Transferring and Recording Video Files
Once you capture your video by using video capture and
editing software, you can use Media Center to find it and
add it to your My Videos area.
Recording an analog video file
Refer to “Capturing Analog Video with WinDVD Creator”
on page 164 for more information about capturing and
recording videos to DVDs or CDs from an analog video
camera.
Recording a digital video file
Refer to “Identifying Requirements for Capturing Video
with WinDVD Creator” on page 163 and “Capturing
Digital Camcorder Video with WinDVD Creator” on
page 164 for more information about recording videos
to DVDs or CDs from a digital camera.
File extension File type
.avi Video file
.mpeg, mpg,
.mpe, .m1v,
.mp2, .mpv2
Movie file
.wm, .asf Windows Media file
.wmv Windows Media A/V file
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For more information about supported video
file types, refer to Media Center Help menu.