I/O Magic PC PVR Desktop TV/Personal Video Recorder - Manual (Page 51)

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Caution: Some AVI files are already compressed and don't need further
compression nor conversion unless for merging. If already compressed,
further conversion of such AVI files will result in an exponentially large MPEG
file.
1. Click on the File Converter mode from the master panel.
2. Click Open File to load your video file(s).
3. Click Open after you are done selecting.
4. After opening your file, the Save As dialog box appears on top of the
File Converter Wizard dialog box.
5. Select a directory and then name your file or just use "Default". When
you are finished, click Save.
6. Click Next.
7. Choose a converter profileClick Finish.
8. This will be added to the cut list. Now, select this file and the first
frame will be displayed in the upper left pane.
Tips: You may also trim your files to be converted by following instructions in
the Trimming Clips section earlier in this chapter.
9. Click Convert Selected Item(s) after you have selected specific files
or add more files by repeating the above steps.
10. Click Convert All Items to convert all your files at once.
Scheduling Recording Times
Scheduling with the Wizard
For recording programs when you're away from your computer, the
Scheduling Wizard meets every one of your recording needs. Be sure your TV
tuner card is installed properly and you have cable access or an antenna. The
final reminder is to keep your computer on during scheduled recording times!
1. Switch to the Recording Scheduler mode and the Wizard should
automatically appear or click the Scheduling Wizard icon located in
the Recording Scheduler panel.
2. A dialog box will appear. The Enable this Schedule should be
selected as default. Unselect it if you want to disable it.
3. Confirm the default Video Settings. If they are not properly
configured, click on the drop-down menu and select the correct Video
Device and Source.
4. Choose the correct Channel by clicking on the drop-down menu.