X2

28 Quick start
2. Program start and record
• To open MAGIX Video Pro X2's recording dialog, click the red "Record" button on th
transport control under the source monitor.
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• Select "Video" from the record dialog. If you would like to burn your video directly to a
DVD, then first activate the box "Burn directly to DVD".
This opens the • actual recording dialog. In the record dialog, select the appropriate driver
for your video and audio cards (if you have more than one installed). A video preview
window is now displayed.
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• Cease capturing with the "Stop" button and exit the record dialog.
• Name your recording. It's worth choosing a logical name which will allow you to find
easily again on the hard drive.
• Start recording now by pressing the "Record" button in the dialog and end it by pressin
the "Stop" button. Pay attention to the number of "dropped frames": If you get a readin
of more than 10 dropped frames per minute, then reduce the video quality to prevent
your PC from overloading.