User guide

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DVD Ripping Specific Information Part 1: About
If you would like to generate a Wii-compatible video directly from a DVD, first ensure the DVD is not CSS protected (the law prevents us
from allowing you to RIP DVD video to a file, even if you own the DVD, if it is protected using CSS).
If the DVD isn’t protected, insert it into your DVD drive and click on the ‘RIP DVD’ tab. On the tab, you might find the DVD has been
automatically detected (you see the files listed in the left-hand window). Otherwise, click the Browse button above the window (the one
with three dots on it) to choose your DVD drive manually. After doing this, you may need to click Refresh for the DVD contents to be
displayed.
DVD Ripping Specific Information Part 2: Choosing the Right Files
When DVD has been read in, you see a list of the video files on the disc displayed in the left-hand window.
The Media Manager will try to understand the disc and automatically select the parts of the disc containing the actual feature film (not the
menus) however, you can also select which files to encode manually.
Alongside the filenames (Video 1, Video 2 etc) you see the durations of the videos on the disc displayed. Use these to identify the sections
of the DVD you wish to convert. For example, most DVDs include a number of menu files (which will appear in the list as very short videos).
Typically you would choose to not convert those, leaving you with 1-4 large files selected.
When you have made your selection of source files, use the Simple Mode or Expert Mode encoding options to create the perfect Wii video
file for your needs (see earlier in this chapter).
NOTE: When the Media Manager encounters multiple files for encoding from a DVD, it will automatically ‘stitch’ the movie files back
together to create one continuous output file.
Suitable Source Media
The following types of video file are accepted source media for the Media Manager software:
 AVI
 MPG / MPEG
 VOB (DVD)
 WMV 1&2
 MOV
 MPE
 3GP
 MP4
We are always looking to expand our support for new file types, so ensure you have the latest version of the software for the maximum
support.
Batch List Encoding
If you have a large number of files that you would like encode and copy to your Memory Card, the Media Manager includes a ‘Batch List’
mode where you can add encoding jobs to a list (rather than encode immediately) ready for you to execute when you are ready (like when
you are not using your PC).
To create batch jobs, use the Media Manager in the normal way but set the sub tab on the VIDEO or DVD VIDEO tab to BATCH LIST rather
than Wii. In this mode, when you click the CONVERT & COPY button, the job, with all its parameters will be added to the batch list window
awaiting execution.
When you have built up your batch list and would like to begin encoding, click the EXECUTE button below the batch list. The Media
Manager will now encode all the jobs in the list, using the individual settings specified.