User`s guide

Release 3.5 Release Notes
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Recommended Workflow for Installing the Free DV25 Codec and
Exporting Media to a Non-Avid System
To share media between Avid Xpress DV and other third-party products,
you need to install the QuickTime compatible codec included in the
Goodies folder on Avid Xpress DV application CD-ROM. The version
installed by default is used to decode only, to allow for a high-performance
import of Avid’s media with other products. The version included in the
Goodies folder will provide the ability to use Avid’s high-quality encoder
with third-party products. This codec can also be used on non-Avid
systems as well.
To install the free DV25 codec (on an Avid or non-Avid Windows
system):
1. Find the file in the following location on the Avid Xpress DV
application CD-ROM:
CD-ROM drive:\Goodies\AvidDV25Codec
2. Double-click the “Install AvidQTDV25Codec.bat” file.
To uninstall the free DV25 codec:
1. Find the file in the following location on the Avid Xpress DV
application CD-ROM:
CD-ROM drive:\Goodies\AvidDV25Codec
2. Double-click the “Uninstall AvidQTDV25Codec.bat” file.
To export media to a non-Avid system:
1. Choose Export from the File menu.
The Export As dialog box appears.
2. Click the Options button.
The Export Settings dialog box appears.
3. Choose QuickTime Movie from the Export As menu.
4. Deselect the Use Avid DV codec option.
The Apple
®
QuickTime
®
DV codec will be used automatically once
the Avid DV codec is deselected.