CyberLink PowerDVD 8.
Copyright and Disclaimer All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of CyberLink Corporation.
CyberLink’s International Headquarters Mailing Address CyberLink Corporation 15F, #100, Minchiuan Road, Shindian City Taipei 231, Taiwan Web Site http://www.cyberlink.com Telephone 886-2-8667-1298 Fax 886-2-8667-1300 Copyright © 2008 CyberLink Corporation.
Contents Contents Introduction............................................. 1 Welcome .................................................................................................................... 2 New Features in this Version ......................................................................... 2 The PowerDVD Program ...................................................................................... 3 Main Features .............................................................................
CyberLink PowerDVD 8 Playback Menu .................................................................................................39 Pop-up Menu for Blu-ray Discs ...................................................................40 Using the Menus in DVD-VR Format ........................................................41 Useful Features During Playback ....................................................................42 Time Search .....................................................................
Contents Advanced Video Configuration ..................................................................83 Audio Configuration ............................................................................................86 Advanced Audio Configuration .................................................................91 Aspect Ratio Configuration ...............................................................................96 Information Configuration .........................................................
CyberLink PowerDVD 8 iv
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter introduces CyberLink PowerDVD’s main functions and provides a program overview. It discusses the minimum system requirements for using the program and the describes the method for upgrading to the latest version of the software.
CyberLink PowerDVD Welcome Welcome to the CyberLink family of home entertainment products. CyberLink PowerDVD is a software disc player with all the features and controls of a regular living-room disc player. CyberLink PowerDVD offers feature-rich navigation controls for an interactive and tailored viewing experience. CyberLink PowerDVD supports the playback of Blu-ray Discs*, DVDs, VCDs and a number of video and audio file formats.
Chapter 1: Introduction The PowerDVD Program CyberLink PowerDVD now has several windows that enhance your movie viewing experience. Upgrade Movie Collection Optimize your version of CyberLink PowerDVD Keep track of your collection of movies, favorites and Movie Remixes.
CyberLink PowerDVD Main Features CyberLink PowerDVD includes the following main features: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 Supports the playback of Blu-ray Discs*. Supports DivX, DVD (MPEG-2), DVD+VR, DVD-VR, DVD-Audio, VCD (MPEG-1), SVCD, MiniDVD formats and DVD files on hard disk drive (HDD) playback. Create your own versions of your favorite movies in the Movie Remix room. Keep track of your disc collection, your favorite movies and Movie Remixes in the Movie Collection.
Chapter 1: Introduction • • • • • • AB repeat function that lets you set your favorite scenes for instant repeat. Import and export your favorite bookmarks. Bookmark viewer provides a visual display of all bookmarked scenes. Smart Video De-interlacing ensures a smoother and clearer video image. TrueTheater™ Surround (Virtual Speaker Mode) virtual surround technology developed by CyberLink. TrueTheater™ Surround (Headphone Mode ) technology for headphone surround sound.
CyberLink PowerDVD 3. A web browser window opens, where you can purchase product upgrades and enhancements.
Chapter 1: Introduction System Requirements The system requirements for CyberLink PowerDVD vary depending on the operating system installed on your machine (Windows XP or Vista). Please consult the system requirements for your version of Windows. Note: CyberLink PowerDVD optimizes performance by selecting the appropriate video deinterlacing algorithm for the available processing power. CyberLink PowerDVD maintains its support for processors below 1.
CyberLink PowerDVD System Requirements Disc Drive • DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R/ RW, DVD Dual, DVD-Multi, or a DVD-ROM/ CD-RW combo drive with 1394, USB2.0, ATAPI, SCSI, or CardBus interface Graphic Card (GPU) • AGP or PCI Express graphic accelerator supporting DirectX 9.0. Note: We strongly recommend that you update your graphics card driver to the latest version. Display Devices • TV or computer monitor for digital/analog output.
Chapter 1: Introduction System Requirements CPU Intel: • minimum: Pentium 4 541 (3.2 GHz), Pentium D 840 (3.2 GHz), Pentium D 930 (3.0 GHz), 935 3.2GHz or 940 (3.2 GHz), Core Duo T2400 (1.83 GHz), Pentium M 755 (2.0 GHz), Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz or T5600 1.83 GHz • recommended: Pentium EE 840 (3.2 GHz) or 955 (3.4 GHz) or 965 3.73 GHz, Pentium D 945 (3.4 GHz), 950 (3.4 GHz) or 960 (3.6 GHz), Core Duo T2500 (2 GHz), T2600 (2.16 GHz) or T2700 (2.33 GHz), Core 2 Duo E6700 (2.66 GHz), E6400 (2.
CyberLink PowerDVD System Requirements Graphic Card (GPU) Intel: • 965, G33, G35 graphics software decoder (Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 (2.66GHz) / AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 (2.8GHz) or above is recommended) • recommended driver version: 15.8 or later • Video RAM: memory requires 256MB or above nVidia: • GeForce 7600 GT, GeForce 7800 GTX 512, GeForce 7900 GX2, GeForce 7900 GTX, GeForce 7950 GX2, GeForce 8400 series, GeForce 8500 series, GeForce 8600 series, GeForce 8800 series • recommended driver version: 174.
Chapter 1: Introduction Windows 7/Vista Please make sure your system meets the following requirements before installation:. System Requirements For DVD playback CPU Intel: • minimum: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz • recommended: Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or above AMD: • minimum: Sempron 2600+ 1.6 GHz • recommended: Athlon 64 2800+ 1.8 GHz or above System Memory (RAM) • 512 MB or above Disc Drive • DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R/ RW, DVD Dual, DVD-Multi, or a DVD-ROM/ CD-RW combo drive with 1394, USB2.
CyberLink PowerDVD System Requirements 12 CPU Intel: • minimum: Pentium 4 541 (3.2 GHz), Pentium D 840 (3.2 GHz), Pentium D 930 (3.0 GHz), 935 3.2GHz or 940 (3.2 GHz), Core Duo T2400 (1.83 GHz), Pentium M 755 (2.0 GHz), Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz or T5600 1.83 GHz • recommended: Pentium EE 840 (3.2 GHz) or 955 (3.4 GHz) or 965 3.73 GHz, Pentium D 945 (3.4 GHz), 950 (3.4 GHz) or 960 (3.6 GHz), Core Duo T2500 (2 GHz), T2600 (2.16 GHz) or T2700 (2.33 GHz), Core 2 Duo E6300 (1.8 GHz), E6400 (2.
Chapter 1: Introduction System Requirements Graphic Card (GPU) Intel: • 965, G33, G35 graphics software decoder (Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 (2.66GHz) / AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 (2.8GHz) or above is recommended) • recommended driver version: 15.8 or later • Video RAM: memory requires 256MB or above nVidia: • GeForce 7600 GT, GeForce 7800 GTX 512, GeForce 7900 GX2, GeForce 7900 GTX, GeForce 7950 GX2, GeForce 8400 series, GeForce 8500 series, GeForce 8600 series, GeForce 8800 series • recommended driver version: 174.
CyberLink PowerDVD 14
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD This chapter provides a complete overview of all the features and controls of CyberLink PowerDVD. It reviews the various types of media that can be played back and provides a detailed list of all the various controls and keyboard shortcuts. This chapter also reviews the various ways to access a disc’s menu and outlines other useful features of CyberLink PowerDVD.
CyberLink PowerDVD Playing Media CyberLink PowerDVD supports the playback of a variety of different media for your convenience. From high definition content and DVDs to video files and even audio CDs, CyberLink PowerDVD provides you with the complete digital media playback experience.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Playing Video Discs in PowerDVD When you insert a video disc (Blu-ray Disc, DVD, VCD, SVCD) into your disc drive, CyberLink PowerDVD will begin to play it automatically. If there is a disc already in your disc drive when you opened CyberLink PowerDVD, select the drive that contains the disc if necessary and then click Play.
CyberLink PowerDVD 1. Make sure the original movie disc is in your disc drive. 2. Click on the button to open the Movie Info window and then click on the Movie Remixes tab. 3. Select the Movie Remix that you want to watch and then click Play. Note: Movie Remixes can also be imported into CyberLink PowerDVD as files. See "Playing Files" on page 19 for more information on playing back imported files.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Playing Files CyberLink PowerDVD not only lets you play back your disc titles, but also your video and audio files as well. You can play back your video and audio files in one of the following ways: • Drag & drop a file directly onto the CyberLink PowerDVD user interface • Click Select source on the user interface, select Open movie file on hard disk drive and then browse to the folder that contains your media. Click OK to begin playback.
CyberLink PowerDVD 1. Click Select source on the user interface and then select Open media files. The Edit Playlist window opens. 2. Begin selecting your file(s) by browsing your hard disk drive (left pane) and selecting the folders that have video and audio content. Media files will be displayed in the upper right hand pane. • Select the Browser tab to navigate through your local drives and directories for media contents.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD after loading this playlist file, you may add extra files to the list without altering the original playlist file. • If you would like to save your newly created playlist, click Save List... after you are done. Choose a location and click Save. 4. Click OK when you have selected all the media files you want in your playlist. CyberLink PowerDVD will begin to play the files in the playlist.
CyberLink PowerDVD Playback Controls CyberLink PowerDVD playback controls provide effortless navigation of discs and other media, and easy access to all of the program’s main features. Main Controls CyberLink PowerDVD main playback controls give you access to some of the most commonly used functions. A B C DE FG H P Q R I S Button/Icon 22 J T K U Hotkey L M N O V W Description A Navigational slider Visually displays elapsed time.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Button/Icon Hotkey Description H Menu L Provides access to the disc menu I Next audio stream H Switches among available audio streams. (e.g. different languages). The number of audio streams depends on the disc title itself. J More Functions K Mute Q Mute volume L Display/Hide Movie Info page F2 Provides access to detailed information and reviews about the current movie. See "Movie Info Page" on page 48.
CyberLink PowerDVD Button/Icon Hotkey Description P Select Source Ctrl+O Selects media source for playback. Q Stop S Stops playback. R Speed Control B/F Shuttles reverse/forward at incremental speeds. S Next subtitle U Switches among available subtitles during playback. T Capture frame C Captures video content as an image file. (Not supported during Blu-ray Disc playback.) See "Capturing Frames From Your Favorite Scenes" on page 42.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD To display the More Functions window, click A B C D E . F G I H K M Button/Icon N Q R S T P O J L Hotkey Description A Audio output mode Displays all available audio output modes. See "Using the A/V Options" on page 27. B Equalizer preset Displays all available audio equalizer presets. See "Using the A/V Options" on page 27. C Navigation buttons Left, Right, Up, Down arrows Navigates through disc menus. D Enter Enter Accepts the selected option.
CyberLink PowerDVD 26 Button/Icon Hotkey Description G Repeat Ctrl+R Repeats titles, chapters, songs, etc. H Say-It-Again W Repeats the last dialog. See "Say-It-Again" on page 28. I Shuffle V Play the items in a playlist in random order. J MoovieLive K See-It-All Ctrl+S Activates See-It-All function. See "See-It-All" on page 28. L Next angle A Switches among any available angles. See "Next Angle" on page 28. M AB Repeat X Repeats selected scene. See "AB Repeat" on page 28.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Button/Icon Hotkey Description Q Karaoke K Switches among karaoke modes. See "Playing a Karaoke DVD/VCD" on page 45. R Add bookmark M Adds bookmarks for specific DVD scenes. See "Bookmarking Your Favorite Scenes" on page 29. S Next bookmark G Directly goes to bookmarked scenes.
CyberLink PowerDVD Menu/Number Pad The Menu/Number pad offers navigation buttons, a pad for entering numbers, and buttons for accessing other functions. Like any stereo’s remote control, use the number pad to directly input the specific track you would like to play when listening to a playlist or an audio CD. Say-It-Again You can also use Say-It-Again to repeat the current dialog you are watching. To use Say-It-Again: 1.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD 1. During playback, set point A by pressing AB Repeat at the beginning of the segment you would like to repeat. 2. Click AB Repeat again in order to set point B at where you would like the segment to end. The segment will begin to repeat and loop continuously. 3. To cancel AB Repeat, click the AB Repeat button, Repeat button or navigate out of this segment's range (i.e. with the navigational slider, shuttle, or jumping to the next or previous chapters).
CyberLink PowerDVD Express Menu The Express Menu provides you with quick access to many of CyberLink PowerDVD’s controls and options, while you are watching content. To access the Express Menu, simply click on the right button on the video content window. Basic Controls Viewing Controls Preference Controls DVD Menu Controls PowerDVD Controls The Express Menu is separated into multiple sections, which are outlined below.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Includes basic playback controls (Play, Stop, Pause, etc.) for CyberLink PowerDVD. Go To Use the Go To option to quickly select a chapter to jump to (this function can also be accessed by right-clicking on the Play button). You can also use the Browser or Viewer windows for easier access to chapters. Bookmark Use the Bookmark option to add bookmarks or jump to existing bookmarked scenes. You can also use the Browser or Viewer windows for easier access to your bookmarked scenes.
CyberLink PowerDVD • • 2.35:1 in 16:9: Select this option for disc titles that have an aspect ratio of 2.35:1. This setting is specifically designed to maximize the display space of 16:9 display devices when viewing discs with this aspect ratio. Custom Stretch: Enables a custom created aspect ratio configured on the Aspect Ratio tab. See "Aspect Ratio Configuration" on page 96 for more information on creating a custom aspect ratio.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD The Audio Languages menu lets you select from the available audio streams (e.g. different languages). The number of audio streams depends on the disc title itself. Subtitles Menu The Primary Subtitles menu is the selection menu for the default subtitles. Primary Subtitles are usually displayed at the bottom of the screen. The Secondary Subtitles menu is for additional subtitles that may be displayed along with the default subtitles if you wish to activate it.
CyberLink PowerDVD Note: When the video in the PiP window ends or is closed, the displayed subtitle will revert back to the originally selected Primary Subtitle. Viewing Angles When available on some disc titles, select this option to switch among camera angles. Karaoke The Karaoke option is available when playing back karaoke discs. See "Playing a Karaoke DVD/VCD" on page 45 for more information.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Select Resume to return to the last scene where you had left off. This function is optimal if you interrupted playback by jumping to a menu, and then want to return to the last scene. PowerDVD Controls Configuration Provides access to the Configuration window. Please refer to "Configuration" on page 69 for more information. Activate Select this option to activate or upgrade your version of CyberLink PowerDVD. About Displays information about CyberLink PowerDVD.
CyberLink PowerDVD Miscellaneous Hotkeys and Functions CyberLink PowerDVD also provides you with the following hotkeys and functions for your convenience: 36 Hotkey Description Ctrl+D Enables/disables secondary audio Ctrl+G Enables/disables PG testST Ctrl+N Minimize CyberLink PowerDVD Ctrl+P Displays/hides popup menu for Blu-ray Disc titles only.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Hotkey Description J Takes you to the DVD root menu Extra Hotkeys for Special Keyboards CyberLink PowerDVD also provides hotkeys for computers using keyboards that contain extra keys. Hotkey Description Select Accepts the selected option Prior Time Seek Previous 5 sec. Next Time Seek Next 5 sec.
CyberLink PowerDVD Accessing Menus with PowerDVD When playing media with CyberLink PowerDVD you can conveniently access various menus in a variety of ways. Whether it is the title, root, chapter, audio or the bookmark menu, they can easily be accessed from anywhere within the program during playback. CyberLink PowerDVD also provides access to pop-up menus for Blu-ray Discs*, as well as for menus for DVD-VR discs. Note: * This feature is only available in the Ultra Edition (Blu-ray Disc).
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Playback Menu The Playback Menu provides you with a shortcut for selecting different chapters, as well as for navigating between titles, when available. 1. To access the Playback Menu, right click on the Play button. The check mark signifies the current playback title, while the arrows to the right of the title signify further selections in the form of chapters. 2. Select the title and then the chapter you want to view.
CyberLink PowerDVD 2. Simply select a chapter or a bookmark (indicated by the tack) and then click Go To to begin playback. The Viewer The Viewer is like the Browser except that it displays thumbnails for each chapter or any bookmarks you have added. Note: The Viewer is also available through the Express Menu when you select the Go To or the Bookmark option. 1. Select Viewer in the Playback Menu. The Viewer will be displayed. 2.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Note: This feature is only available in Ultra Edition (Blu-ray Disc). By clicking the Pop-up Menu button, a menu, if available, will be displayed over the content while it is playing. Note: You may also access the pop-up menu for Blur-ray Disc titles by pressing Ctrl+P on your keyboard. Using the Menus in DVD-VR Format You can use the Program Set View to access and navigate the menus for discs in the DVD-VR video format. 1. Click on the menu button in the playback controls. 2.
CyberLink PowerDVD Useful Features During Playback CyberLink PowerDVD also provides you with the following useful features that you may use during the playback of your media. Time Search You can instantly jump to a specific point of time in a movie, video or song in order to play back from that point using the Time Search function. To use the Time Search, do this: 1. Right-click the navigational slider. The Time Search dialog box is displayed. 2.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD choose to capture the image to your clipboard for use else where on your computer. Note: This feature is disabled during the playback of Blu-ray Disc titles. Configuring Capture Options CyberLink PowerDVD lets you select your desired capture type and size quickly and conveniently before you are ready to capture a frame. Note: More capture options, including setting capture format and custom size, are available within the Configuration window.
CyberLink PowerDVD • 3. • • • Capture as Startup Image: select this option to set the captured image as CyberLink PowerDVD’s startup image. See "User Interface Configuration" on page 76 for more information. Set the capture size options as follows: Original Video Source Size: select this option to capture the image at the size of the original video, e.g. 720X480 or 720X576 for most DVD titles.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Playing a Karaoke DVD/VCD You can use CyberLink PowerDVD to play back Karaoke DVDs or VCDs with your computer. Be sure to look for the Karaoke Logo on the DVD/ VCD title package. Selecting Karaoke Options 1. Upon inserting your karaoke disc, be sure your microphone is installed properly. 2. Click Play and then the menu screen will appear. If not, click Select source and choose the right drive. 3.
CyberLink PowerDVD 46
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras This chapter outlines the extra features provided within CyberLink PowerDVD, including the making of your own versions of your favorite movies in the Movie Remix room. It also outlines how you can manage your disc titles in your Movie Collection and view detailed movie information in the Movie Info page.
CyberLink PowerDVD Movie Info Page The Movie Info page displays detailed information about the current disc title that your are watching. CyberLink PowerDVD downloads the movie information from the MoovieLive web site and also retrieves other saved data from your computer if the disc was previously viewed. To view the Movie Info page, select on the main control panel.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras Adding a Movie to MoovieLive If the movie you are watching is not currently found on MoovieLive, you can add the information yourself and upload it. Note: It is recommended that you first use the search function and locate the movie on MoovieLive before adding it. to try To do this, simply enter in the pertinent information in the fields provided and then click Save. Click Upload to add it to the MoovieLive web site.
CyberLink PowerDVD Personal Notes The Personal Notes tab lets you keep track of your personal viewing information about movies, including your rating and the dates watched. • • • Ownership: select this option if you own a personal copy of the disc that is currently in your disc drive. My rating: set your rating for a movie by clicking on the appropriate star. Tags: enter in related tags to assist users on MoovieLive when they search for reviews for a movie.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras Note: If there is more than one version of a disc for a movie (i.e. Widescreen version, Director’s Cut, Two Disc Version, etc.), you may select from the list or type in the version name in the Disc version field. Editing Chapter Titles CyberLink PowerDVD lets you enter titles for all of the chapters on a disc title. You may want to do this to make it easier to find your favorite scenes later when viewing the movie. To edit chapter titles, do this: 1.
CyberLink PowerDVD Movie Collection Your Movie Collection displays a list of your favorite movies, movies you own and Movie Remixes that you have created and downloaded. To view your Movie Collection, select on the main control panel. Use the search function in the top right corner to find a specific movie or Movie Remix within your collection. My Movies The My Movies tab displays a list of the movies that you own and/or added to your collection on the Movie Info tab.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras 2. In the Search For Movie window, enter in the name of movie you want to add to My Movies and then click OK. CyberLink PowerDVD will display a list of movies with similar names 3. Select the movie in the Search Results window that you want to add and then click OK. Note: If the movie you are looking for was not found, you may add it manually in the Movie Information window. See "Adding a Movie to MoovieLive" on page 49 for more information.
CyberLink PowerDVD Movie Remix Room You can create your own versions and parodies of your favorite movies in the Movie Remix room. Your Movie Remixes can then be uploaded to the MoovieLive web site and shared with other fans of a movie. To display the Movie Remix room, select on the main control panel. The Movie Remix room lets you get as creative as you want when creating a Movie Remix.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras Selecting Scenes The first step in creating a Movie Remix is to select the scenes that you want to use. You may select as many scenes as you want from a particular movie. To select a new scene, do this: 1. In the Movie Remix window, ensure that the original movie is displayed by clicking on the button. 2. Use the playback controls to find the beginning of the scene you want to include and then click the Mark in button .
CyberLink PowerDVD Adding Effects Adding effects to your scenes can bring attention to a particular moment or add humor through the use of objects, images, custom subtitles, background music, and more. To add an effect to a scene, do this: 1. Double-click on the scene in the scene/effect panel that you want to add the effect to. 2. Use the playback controls to find the exact moment in your scene where you would like the effect to begin being displayed 3.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras • Audio: click on and then click on the Browse button to locate the folder that contains the music file you want to add. Select the music file you want to use from the available items and then double-click or drag and drop in on the video window. The added music icon will be displayed indicating that music has been added to the scene. 4. Click on the added effect and drag it to the desired position. 5.
CyberLink PowerDVD 4. Use the playback controls to find the exact moment in your scene where you would like the record the audio. 5. In the Record audio section of the music window, click on the Record button . Note: Use the microphone slider to adjust the input volume for your recording device. 6. Click on the Stop button to stop recording and add the audio to your scene. The added audio icon will be displayed indicating that audio has been added to the scene.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras Trimming Scenes and Editing Effects Once you have added all of your scenes and effects, it’s time to step into the editing room to refine and finalize them. Trimming Scenes You can trim your scenes to ensure the start and end points are in the exact positions and give them custom names for easy identification. To edit an existing scene, do this: 1. Click on the scene in the scene/effect panel that you want to trim. 2. Click the Edit button displayed. .
CyberLink PowerDVD • • Start time: if required, select a new start time for the scene. Use the Previous and Next frame buttons to locate the precise start time. End time: if required, select an end time for the scene. Use the Previous and Next frame buttons to locate the precise end time. 4. Click to hide the scene properties panel.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras 2. Click the Edit button displayed. . The Edit Properties panel will be 3. Edit the properties as follows: • Start time: if required, select a new start time for the effect to appear in your Movie Remix. Use the Previous and Next frame buttons to locate the precise start time. • End time: if required, select an end time for the effect to disappear in your Movie Remix Use the Previous and Next frame buttons to locate the precise end time.
CyberLink PowerDVD blend. Use the slider to adjust the amount the image will fade • • • into the video. Apply shadow: select this option to set a shadow for the frame, object or image. Apply border: select this option to set a border around the frame, object or image. Transparency: use the slider to adjust the transparency of the frame, object or image. 4. Click to hide the properties panel.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras 2. Click the Edit button and then on the Motion button The Motion Properties panel will be displayed. . 3. Select the motion path template from the list that you want to use. 4. Click to hide the properties panel. Editing Text Properties You can edit the properties of the text in your Movie Remix, including the color, font properties and duration displayed. To edit the text properties, do this: 1. Click on the text item in the scene/effect panel that you want to edit.
CyberLink PowerDVD 2. Click the Edit button displayed. . The Edit Properties panel will be 3. Edit the properties as follows: • Font: select the font type, size and other desired properties, as required. • Color: set the gradient font color by selecting a starting and ending color your text. If you want to use a solid color, select the same color for From and To. You may also set the border color by clicking on the color and selecting it from the color dialog.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras Adding Effects to Titles You can select from a number of title effects to apply to your text in your Movie Remix, such as text fly-ins or wipes. To add a title effect, do this: 1. Click on the text in the scene/effect panel that you want to add an effect to. 2. Click the Edit button and then on the Effect button Effect Properties panel will be displayed. . The 3. Select the text effect from the list that you want to use.
CyberLink PowerDVD Editing Audio Properties Edit your audio properties to set the mixing level and decide if you want the audio to fade in and out. To edit the audio properties, do this: 1. Click on the audio item in the scene/effect panel that you want to edit. 2. Click the Edit button or Edit audio button Properties panel will be displayed. . The Edit 3. Edit the properties as follows: • Start time: if required, select a new start time for the audio to begin being heard in your Movie Remix.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras 4. Click to hide the properties panel. Finalizing Your Remix Once you are done creating your Movie Remix and you are satisfied with how it turned out, you can share it with your friends on the MoovieLive web site. You may also export it for import into another computer. Saving Your Movie Remix When you first save your Movie Remix, you will be prompted to enter the following information: • • • Title: enter in a title for your Movie Remix.
CyberLink PowerDVD Uploading Your Movie Remix Once you have completed your Movie Remix, upload it to MoovieLive to share it with your friends and fellow fans of the original movie. Note: You must first sign in to MoovieLive before you can upload a Movie Remix. To upload your completed Movie Remix to MoovieLive, do this: 1. Select Menu - Save and Upload. 2. If required, edit the properties for the Movie Remix. 3. Enter in your email and password for the MoovieLive web site. 4. Click on OK.
Chapter 4: Configuration Chapter 4: Configuration This chapter provides you with the complete details for configuring CyberLink PowerDVD to suit your specific playback requirements. The Configuration window can be accessed at any time by clicking the Configuration within the playback controls or pressing Ctrl+C on your keyboard.
CyberLink PowerDVD Player Configuration The Player Configuration tab is the default tab displayed when the configuration window opens. Use this tab to configure the behavior of how discs are played within CyberLink PowerDVD. Configure the settings on this tab as follows: Default Disc Drive • If you have multiple disc drives within your computer, the Default Disc Drive option lets you select the drive you want to set as the default, i.e.
Chapter 4: Configuration • • • • • • Run PowerDVD automatically at Windows startup: select this option to have CyberLink PowerDVD launched automatically when you log in into Windows. Show tooltips: select this option to display hints that provide information on a button or feature whenever your cursor is positioned over it. Enable DVD+VR: select this option to enable the playback of DVD+VR discs.
CyberLink PowerDVD OSD Use this tab to configure the OSD (On Screen Display) within CyberLink PowerDVD. The OSD informs you when a function is in use and the current status of CyberLink PowerDVD in text form over the video content OSD • select Enable to display the OSD during playback and then enter in the duration you would like the OSD to be displayed. OSD Position • select one of the four locations where you would like the OSD to be displayed.
Chapter 4: Configuration • • • Capture as Wallpaper (Tile): select this option to set the captured image as tiled background wallpaper on your computer’s desktop. Capture as File: select this option to capture the image as a file in the specified format to the Snapshot folder on your computer. Select the file format you want to capture the file in from the drop-down. You may also set the capture destination folder here by clicking Browse and selecting the location.
CyberLink PowerDVD File Association The File Association tab lets you set the file formats that CyberLink PowerDVD will be the default player for. File association The check boxes are explained as follows: • • • means CyberLink PowerDVD is not the default player for this type of file. means among these extensions, CyberLink PowerDVD is the default player for some, but not all of them. means CyberLink PowerDVD is the default player for all the file extensions in this type.
Chapter 4: Configuration Note: The language you select will only be used if available on the inserted disc title. Bookmarks The Bookmarks tab lets you import or export bookmarks (in the .bmk format) that were added for your discs on other CyberLink PowerDVD platform (i.e. another computer). For more information on bookmarks see "Bookmarking Your Favorite Scenes" on page 29. Importing Bookmarks To import your bookmarks into CyberLink PowerDVD, do this: 1. Click Import Bookmarks on the Bookmarks tab. 2.
CyberLink PowerDVD User Interface Configuration The User Interface configuration gives you creative control over your CyberLink PowerDVD appearance. Skin CyberLink PowerDVD provides you with several different skins to use so as to customize the program to your liking. • • Select Use random skin at startup for CyberLink PowerDVD to use a different skin every time it is launched. Select a default skin from the drop-down menu.
Chapter 4: Configuration Startup Image You can use a custom image as the startup image of CyberLink PowerDVD. Whenever CyberLink PowerDVD is launched or the playback of content is stopped, this image will be displayed. • Select Use this image as startup image and then click Browse to set a specific photo as the startup image. Note: You may also capture an image from your favorite scene in a movie and set it as the startup. See "Capturing Frames From Your Favorite Scenes" on page 42 for more information.
CyberLink PowerDVD MoovieLive Configuration MoovieLive configuration lets you set CyberLink PowerDVD’s interaction with the MoovieLive web service. Auto sign in This option lets you decide whether you want to automatically sign in to MoovieLive every time CyberLink PowerDVD is launched. • Select Auto sign in to MoovieLive to enjoy the benefits of MoovieLive automatically when required. Note: If you don’t have a user name and password, select Sign up to get one now.
Chapter 4: Configuration MoovieLive features Selecting this option will enable the advanced features and benefits of MoovieLive within CyberLink PowerDVD, including the downloading of disc information when a disc is inserted and the submission of your movie reviews and Movie Remixes. Note: When you enable advanced features, you will be asked to agree to the MoovieLive privacy policy. You may click on the associated link on the tab to review the privacy policy in detail.
CyberLink PowerDVD Movie Remix Configuration The Movie Remix configuration tab lets you set CyberLink PowerDVD’s interaction with the MoovieLive web service. Remix settings • • 80 Default duration of effect: enter the default duration in seconds you want an added effect to be displayed within a Movie Remix. Inform me when importing a Movie Remix: select this option to have CyberLink PowerDVD prompt you before importing new Movie Remixes.
Chapter 4: Configuration Video Configuration The Video configuration tab gives you complete control over the video playback configuration within CyberLink PowerDVD. Hardware acceleration • Enable hardware acceleration: select this option if you would like to activate IDCT and Motion Compensation by hardware to get smoother playback if your display card is powerful enough. By enabling this option, some features will be unavailable.
CyberLink PowerDVD Note: The TrueTheater effects are disabled during the playback of Blu-ray Disc titles. TrueTheater effects are also disabled when hardware acceleration is enabled. • • • • Automatically adjust all TrueTheater effects: select this option to apply all TrueTheater effects automatically and have CyberLink PowerDVD dynamically adjust the values of TrueTheater HD and Motion according to the CPU usage.
Chapter 4: Configuration the right side contains the same video with the video enhancement applied. Note: The Compare display mode does not work when within the disc menu. Color profile • Select a color profile from the drop-down menu to change the overall color scheme of video content during playback. Original uses the color scheme of the disc you are watching. Vivid, Bright, and Theater add enhanced color to the video display. You may also create a custom color profile in the Advanced Configuration.
CyberLink PowerDVD • • For the De-Interlacing Mode section, We recommend that you use Perform smart de-interlacing and the recommended setting is Auto-select. The Auto-select mode will optimize the video quality by selecting a deinterlacing mode. To select a de-interlacing mode yourself, check the Specify Manually option, then select your De-Interlacing Method and De-Interlacing Algorithm. Advanced users should select the option that suits their needs best.
Chapter 4: Configuration • For adjusting the Color Control, select a color scheme and then drag the sliders to the desired effect. The counter to the right of each color displays the degree of modification. Click Save to your modifications to the existing profile or click New to save it as a new profile with a different name. Note: Depending on your display chip, some controls may not be available for modification.
CyberLink PowerDVD Audio Configuration The Audio tab lets you optimize the sound within CyberLink PowerDVD. Speaker Environment Depending on your sound card and/or number of speakers, select the Speaker Environment to match the number of speakers you have: Note: if your operating system is Windows 7 or Vista, the Current system setting option indicates the speaker environment of your operating system. It is recommended that you use this option for the best audio performance.
Chapter 4: Configuration • • • • • 2 Speaker is the selection for most users playing discs on their desktop/laptop who only have 2 speakers or a sound card that only outputs two channels. The 4 Speaker selection is for computers equipped with sound cards that support 4-ch output. The 6 Speaker selection (a.k.a. 5.1 channels) is for computers equipped with sound cards that support 6-ch output and is optimal for DVD Video titles that feature multichannels encoding such as Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1.
CyberLink PowerDVD • • • • • • • • 88 The major difference between Dolby Surround Compatible Downmix and Stereo is that Dolby Surround uses the Dolby Surround downmixing algorithm and the possibility exists of connecting an analogue Pro Logic decoder to the sound card so as to enable 4-ch surround sound (left, right, center, surround) for Dolby Surround. Otherwise, both are relatively similar in 2channel output.
Chapter 4: Configuration • SRS TruSurroundXT: is a virtualization technology that processes multi-channel surround sound. For more information see "SRS TruSurroundXT (Optional)" on page 91.
CyberLink PowerDVD S/PDIF Output Modes The following output modes are available during the playback of Bluray Disc titles when S/PDIF is selected as the speaker environment. The mode that you should select depends on the external decoder (AV Receiver) connected to your computer. • Only primary audio: this mode only outputs the audio from the primary video (e.g. no sound will be available for Picture-inPicture, secondary video streams or director commentaries).
Chapter 4: Configuration Advanced Audio Configuration When in Configuration under the Audio tab, click Advanced to access extra settings for configuring your playback sound. Miscellaneous This tab allows you to configure audio properties for DVD-titles equipped with multichannel encoding. Dynamic Range Compression This section only applies to disc titles with Dolby Digital technology. • • • Select the Quiet Environment if you are in the mood to watch a movie without distractions.
CyberLink PowerDVD This tab allows you to configure audio properties for TruSurroundXT, a virtualization technology that processes multi-channel surround sound into 2 speakers or a headphone. Note: The TruSurroundXT tab is shared among Headphones and 2-Speaker output modes. TruSurround • TruSurround: select this option to enable a virtualization technology that processes multi-channel surround sound into 2 speakers or headphones.
Chapter 4: Configuration • DH3: this option simulates larger venues like a concert hall or movie theater. TrueTheater Surround (Headphone Mode) - Optional The TrueTheater Surround (Headphone Mode) advanced options allow you to simulate different listening environments. TrueTheater Surround (Headphone Mode) mode • Living Room: this option simulates a small, well-damped private room appropriate for both movies and music-only recordings.
CyberLink PowerDVD TrueTheater Surround (Virtual Speaker Mode) is a virtual surround technology developed by CyberLink. • Living Room: this option simulates a small, well-damped private room appropriate for both movies and music-only recordings. Theater: this option simulates an intimate live concert environment, particularly suited for music listening. Stadium: this option simulates a larger concert venue.
Chapter 4: Configuration Dolby Pro Logic IIx has three options to choose from. Mode • • • Movie Mode: select this option for watching movies. Music Listening: select this option for listening to music. DDEX Mode: select this option for enhanced surround sound. Neo:6 (Optional) Neo:6 is a multi-channel matrix surround sound format created by DTS, Inc. Mode • • Cinema Mode: select this option for watching movies. Music Mode: select this option for listening to music.
CyberLink PowerDVD Aspect Ratio Configuration Options on the Aspect Ratio tab control how video in 4:3 ratio is converted to 16:9 (and vice versa). Full Screen Display Preference Always maintain video aspect ratio: select this option to retain the original aspect ratio whenever you resize the video display. This option is mutually exclusive with the TrueTheater Stretch option below.
Chapter 4: Configuration mode and is for DVD titles with a widescreen aspect ratio (i.e. optimal with 16:9 on a 4:3 monitor). It employs CyberLink’s unique Pano Vision video technology to stretch the movie to fit the monitor size. Select either: Note: This feature is disabled during the playback of Blu-ray Disc titles when DxVA is in use. • • • • The Smart Stretch option (which is recommended for most videos) crops and stretches the sides of the picture slightly, while keeping the center as is.
CyberLink PowerDVD device, select its aspect ratio to specify the screen’s resolution. If the device is neither 4:3 or 16:9, select Other and then select another aspect ratio from the drop-down menu. Note: When in clone mode, the resolution of both monitors will be the same. However, if the selected preferred monitor is 4:3 and the other monitor is 16:9, the video on the 16:9 monitor will be distorted. Therefore, the preferred device should be set to secondary and the aspect ratio set to 16:9.
Chapter 4: Configuration Information Configuration The Information tab lets you view detailed information regarding all aspects of the disc being played, the disc drive and the current configuration settings being used by CyberLink PowerDVD. Player Information The region code for the player and the disc is displayed here along with the disc drive designation. Display Information • • • Video Mode: Progressive or interlaced. Display Mode: N/A is displayed during stop mode.
CyberLink PowerDVD • MCAM, IMC3, etc. is displayed and may include other formats. After installing CyberLink PowerDVD, the diagnostic program will automatically determine the best format. Surface Type: The default commonly used that supports display captions is overlay, Hardware Video Accelerator or Hardware Video Accelerator (DxVA). Occasionally, it may display off-screen.
Chapter 4: Configuration • • • • The Audio application mode displays the audio mode of some disc titles (such as karaoke or Surround sound titles), but is not available for most discs. Number of Audio Channels calculates the total number of audio channels for a given disc title. Bitrate is naturally a lot smaller in size as compared to video here and is measured in kilobits per second as opposed to megabits per second for video. Number of Audio Streams calculates the total number of streams (i.e.
CyberLink PowerDVD • • 102 If your sound card may be classified as a Multispeaker Audio Device, it will be displayed here as (in use). If the 4 Speaker or 6 Speaker selection is selected (please refer to "Audio Configuration" on page 86) the display will read (in use), or (not in use) if not selected. If your sound card may be classified as a S/PDIF Output Device, it will also be displayed here as (in use).
Chapter 4: Configuration DVD Configuration The DVD tab lets you configure the settings for the playback of DVD titles. DVD features The DVD features option lets you configure some special settings when playing back DVDs or VCDs. Note: These options can only be configured when media is not being played back. • Automatically enable Read-It-Clearly in full screen mode: select this option for CyberLink PowerDVD to dynamically reposition subtitles when played at full screen, obstructing less of the video.
CyberLink PowerDVD • High performance mode: select this option for improved performance when Read-It-Clearly is enabled. Note: : It is recommended that you upgrade to the latest VGA drivers, if applicable, before enabling High performance mode. • 104 Play DVD/VCD more smoothly between 4x-8x speed: when this option is enabled, DVDs or VCDs played back at 4x or 8x speed will play less choppy.
Chapter 4: Configuration Blu-ray Disc Configuration The Blu-ray Disc tab lets you configure the settings for the playback of Blu-ray Disc titles. Note: Available in Ultra Edition (Blu-ray Disc) only Local Storage Local Storage is used to store the extra content you have downloaded from the Internet, such as virtual packaged media. • If you would like to change the default location, click Browse and navigate to the directory you want to use for storage.
CyberLink PowerDVD Network is used to select your network connection type. CyberLink PowerDVD will automatically optimize the Blu-ray Disc extra content home download based on the selection. • Select your network speed from the drop-down menu. The quality of the extra content downloaded will be based on the Network type selected. Country Code Select the country from the Country code drop down where you live.
Chapter 4: Configuration Note: enabling this feature disables all existing CyberLink PowerDVD hot keys.
CyberLink PowerDVD Mobile Power Settings If you are running CyberLink PowerDVD on a battery-powered notebook/laptop, you should be aware of battery power remaining. Mobile Power Settings allow you to select a power profile and to stop playback when your battery power falls to a specified level. Power status The Power status area displays the power supply (battery or power cord) that your computer is currently using.
Chapter 4: Configuration Battery If your notebook/laptop is running on a battery, use the Battery option to set the amount of battery power level at which CyberLink PowerDVD will stop playback at. • Use the slider to set the percentage (3%-100%). Power scheme In the Power scheme section you can select a setting to control power usage and playback performance. • • • Maximum battery life: select this option to allow for longer play with a slight loss of performance.
CyberLink PowerDVD 110
Chapter 5: Technical Support This chapter contains technical support information. It includes all the information to find the answers you need to assist you. You may also find answers quickly by contacting your local distributor/dealer.
CyberLink PowerDVD Before Contacting Technical Support Please take advantage of one of CyberLink’s free technical support options: • • consult the User Guide or the online help installed with your program. refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in the Support section of the CyberLink Web site. http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/support/product_faq_home.jsp The FAQs may have information and helpful hints that are more current than the User Guide and online help.
Chapter 5: Technical Support Web Support Solutions to your problems are available 24 hours a day at no cost on the CyberLink web sites: Note: You must first register as a member before using CyberLink web support. CyberLink provides a wide range of web support options, including FAQs and a user community forum, in the following languages: Language Web Support URL English http://www.cyberlink.com/CS/support/ enu/support_index.jsp Traditional Chinese http://tw.cyberlink.
CyberLink PowerDVD 114
Index Numerics 3DNow! 101 5.
CyberLink PowerDVD chapters 39 C Capture configuration 72 destination 72 file format 72 options 43 Capturing frames 42 Certification BD-J 106 Chapters browser 39 edit title 51 menu 38 viewer 40 Chroma key 61 Closed captions 34 Color control 85 Color profile 83 Configuration 35, 69 advanced audio 91 advanced player 71 advanced video 83 audio 86 Blu-ray Disc 105 color 85 Dolby Headphone 92 Dolby Virtual Speaker 93 DVD 103 information 99 laptop 108 mobile 108 116 MoovieLive 78 Movie Remix 80 notebook 108 O
Index Dolby Pro Logic IIx 95 88 Dolby Surround 88 Dolby Virtual Speaker 88, 93 configuration 93 Drag & drop playback 19 DTS 87 DTS mixing 90 DTS pass-through 90 Dual display mode 84 DVD configuration 103 playback 17 Dynamic range compression 91 E Edit chapter title 51 title text 63 Edit Playlist 20 Effects add 55 audio 57 edit 59 frame 56 image 56 motion 62 object 56 title 65 title template 56 Enable mini mode 35 Equalizer preset 25, 27 Export bookmarks 75 Movie Remix 68 Express menu audio 33 closed cap
CyberLink PowerDVD H H.
Index angle 38 audio 38 Blu-ray Disc 40 chapter 38 DVD-VR 41 playback 39 pop up 40 resuming from 38 root 38 select 34 subtitles 38 title 38 Mini mode enable 35 Mini player mode 35 Mobile power settings 108 Monitor set aspect ratio 97 MoovieLive add movie to 49 auto sign in 78 configuration 78 enable features 79 import language 79 overview 48 sync with 53 More functions 24 Motion 62 Mouse scrolling setting 73 Movie collection 52 Movie info page 48 Movie Remix add effects 55 chroma key 61 configuration 80 ed
CyberLink PowerDVD O R Object edit 60 Only primary audio 90 OSD configuration 72 Output mode 87 Overview 3 Read-It-Clearly 33, 103 Record audio 57 Region code changing 106 Repeat 26 Resume 35, 38 Reviews 49 P Pan & scan 32 PCM output 90 Personal notes 50 PiP video 33 Pitch 45 Play back audio CDs 18 automatic 74 extra features 42 files 19 resume 35 using drag & drop 19 Playback controls 22, 31 menu 39 Movie Remix 17 Player information 99 Playlists 19 Power scheme 109 120 S S/PDIF 87 output device 102
Index Speaker environment 86 Speakers configuration 86 Special keyboards 37 SRS TruSurroundXT 89 Startup image 77 Stereo 88 Stretch to fit 31 Subpicture attributes 101 Subtitles importing 44 primary 33 Read-It-Clearly 33, 103 secondary 33 Supported disc and file formats 16 Surface type 100 SVCD playback 17 Switch angles 34 Sync with MoovieLive 53 T Time search 42 Trim scenes 59 TruBass 92 TrueTheater Lighting 82 Stretch 31, 96 Surround 88, 93, 94 TrueTheater effects 81 TruSurround 92 audio configuration 9
CyberLink PowerDVD Z Zooming digitally 32 122
