HP DVD-Writer dvd300e - Manual (Page 8)

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how do I create a DVD movie?
You can create a completely customized DVD movie from your own video files.
The result is a DVD movie that is easily searchable, won’t degrade over time, and
can be stored more compactly than a tape. To create such a movie, you use the
ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD software. This is how you can make a DVD movie when
your video files are already on your hard drive. Or you can capture your video as
part of this process.
For the easiest way to make a DVD movie from tapes see “how do I transfer my
tapes to disc?” on page 2.
what you need
■ 1 blank disc or a rewritable disc that you don’t mind erasing
The HP DVD Writer drive cannot write to DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. Be sure to
buy the DVD discs that have “+” in their name.
recommended disc
DVD+R
Use to share your DVD movie with family and friends
because DVD+R discs are the most compatible with DVD
players and DVD-ROMs. R discs are less expensive than
RW discs, but they cannot be erased and reused.
you can also use
DVD+RW
Use for temporary storage while creating your DVD movie
because the movie might go through several iterations
before you get it exactly how you want it. RW discs are
rewritable; you can watch the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
Use if you want to be able to edit the DVD movie (see
“how do I edit a DVD movie disc?” on page 10).
CD-R
Use for permanent storage of a short video (see “how
much you can fit on a disc” on page 5). R discs are less
expensive than RW discs, but they cannot be erased and
reused.
CD-RW
Use for temporary storage of a short video (see “how much
you can fit on a disc” on page 5). RW discs are
rewritable; you can watch the disc a few times, then erase
and reuse it.
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