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Preview in the project window/preview window and playback in video
recorder/analog recording
You can set the playback mode separately for the project window (including all
preview windows and effects dialogs) and the preview monitors during recording and
in the video recorder.
Always use DirectX9: Normally DirectX11 is activated for the preview in the project
window. DirectX9 can be activated for Windows XP and graphics cards that don't
support DirectX11. You can also activate it if you are having general problems.
Video mode
The default setting is "Hardware accelerations (Direct3D)", which you shouldn't
change because it delivers the best results. If you are running into problems, such as if
the image remains black, you can see if the other modes work better. "Compatibility
mode (VideoForWindows)" switches hardware acceleration completely off, and thus
this setting should work best. It is also the slowest mode, in which the project
probably won't play smoothly. These options are irrelevant for file export and disc
burning.
Tip: Change video modes only in case of problems with presets, such as jerks or
persistent image artifacts.
Preview in project window
Compatibility mode (Video for Windows): This is the (tried-and-true) standard
mode, which works on all systems.
Hardware acceleration (Direct 3D): This mode offers extreme speed advantages,
processing effects, mixing and various transitions directly on the graphics card.
Depending on the graphics card, performance can increase by 300%. The graphics
card will not be used during export.
Warning: To be able to use this mode, the graphics card must have at least 128 MB
disk space of its own. Direct 3D 9 or higher must be installed and the graphic card
driver must support "High Level Pixel Shader Language 2.0". MAGIX Video Pro X6
checks the corresponding properties when this mode is selected, and switches it off
if necessary.
Preview and playback on VCR/Analog recording
Alternative mode 1 (Overlay Mixer): In this mode you can use hardware deinterlacing
for export to PC monitor or progressive scan-enabled projector, which noticeably
improves reproduction quality of analog video recorded with interlacing.
Alternative mode 2 (Video Mixing Renderer 9): This mode uses hardware
deinterlacing of modern graphics cards together with DirectX9. Make sure that you've
installed the latest graphics card drivers and the card is compatible with DirectX9.