Operation Manual

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PowerDirector Preferences
During capture, detect scenes by timecode, and then save each scene as a
separate file (DV-VCR mode only): select this option to detect scene break
signals and to save each scene as a separate file. (DV camcorders generate a
scene break signal on the tape whenever users release the REC button.) This
feature is only available in DV camcorder capture.
DV parameters setup:
click the DV Parameters button to set the buffer time (in the Batch capture/
Writing to tape sections) for your DV camcorder. Setting a buffer time ensures
that your DV camcorder and the batch capture/ writing to tape function begin
at the same time. Without a buffer, batch capturing or writing to tape may
begin before the camcorder is engaged. In the DV auto stop section of the DV
Parameters Setup window, select whether you want CyberLink PowerDirector
to automatically stop scanning/capturing after a specified interval of blank
tape. You can specific the interval, in seconds, in the field provided.
Confirmation Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the Confirmation tab. The available options are as
follows:
Confirmation
Always prompt me when TV format conflicts: select this option to enable a
warning message when you add a video clip to the workspace whose TV
format (NTSC/PAL) conflicts with that of the video clips already located in the
editing workspace.
Always prompt me when aspect ratio conflicts: select this option to enable a
warning message when you add a video clip to the workspace whose aspect
conflicts with that of the project.
Enable file deletion from hard drive: select this option if you would like to
enable the deletion of files from your hard drive when in the media library.
Enable warning when chapters are removed during editing: select this option
to enable a warning message if chapter points are deleted during video
editing.
Always prompt me when widescreen is not supported: select this option if
you want PowerDirector to notify you when a widescreen format is not
supported.