CyberLink PowerDVD 9.
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Contents Introduction............................................ 1 Welcome .................................................................................................................... 2 New Features in this Version ......................................................................... 2 The PowerDVD Program and Available Modes ........................................... 3 Main Features .....................................................................................................
CyberLink PowerDVD Accessing Menus with PowerDVD ..................................................................42 Menus on Commercial Discs .......................................................................42 Playback Menu .................................................................................................43 Pop-up Menu for Blu-ray Discs ...................................................................44 Using the Menus in DVD-VR Format ..............................................
Contents Advanced Video Settings .............................................................................86 Audio Settings ........................................................................................................90 Advanced Audio Settings .............................................................................94 Aspect Ratio Settings ...........................................................................................99 DVD Settings ...........................................
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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 describes the method for upgrading to the latest version of the software. Note: This document is for reference and informational use only. Its content and the corresponding program are subject to change without notice.
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 and Available Modes CyberLink PowerDVD now has two different modes available for viewing your movie content. The Classic mode is the one you are most familiar with, and displays as follows: Upgrade Cinema Mode Optimize your version of CyberLink PowerDVD. Switch to Cinema mode to watch movies at a distance using a remote control. Chapter Viewer Movie Collection View a disc’s chapter thumbnails in FancyView.
CyberLink PowerDVD The Cinema mode* is provided to users who wish to view movies at a distance (10 foot) with a remote control. To switch to Cinema mode, select the button on the title bar. Cinema mode displays as follows: Navigation Classic Mode Navigation buttons have standard windows behavior. Select to switch to the Classic mode of CyberLink PowerDVD. Playback Controls Video Enhancement Controls Use the controls to play back your media and accessing the disc menu.
Chapter 1: Introduction CyberLink PowerDVD 9 also plugs directly in to Windows Media Center*, for those users who have it on their computers. The CyberLink PowerDVD 9 shortcut is found in the TV + Movies section of Windows Media Center. Note: * Optional features in CyberLink PowerDVD. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information. Main Features CyberLink PowerDVD includes the following main features: • supports the playback of Blu-ray Discs*.
CyberLink PowerDVD • TrueTheater™ Stretch* (CyberLink Pano Vision) video stretching • • • • • • • • • technology that produces minimal distortion in the center of the picture. features TrueTheater™ Surround* (CyberLink Multi-channel Environment Impression Mode), an audio channel expansion technology that converts stereo sound to a multiple-channel output. TrueTheater™ Surround* (Virtual Speaker Mode) virtual surround technology developed by CyberLink.
Chapter 1: Introduction Upgrading Your Software Software upgrades and enhancements are periodically available from CyberLink. CyberLink PowerDVD will automatically prompt you when either is available. Note: You must connect to the Internet to use this feature. To upgrade your software, do this: 1. Open the Upgrade Information dialog box by doing one of the following: • click the button. • press the I key on your keyboard. • click and then click Upgrade. 2.
CyberLink PowerDVD 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 below that match your version of Windows. CyberLink PowerDVD optimizes performance by selecting the appropriate video de-interlacing algorithm for the available processing power. CyberLink PowerDVD maintains its support for processors below 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction 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, USB2.0, 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.
CyberLink PowerDVD (2.16 GHz), T7600 (2.33GHz) Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz, Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2.66 GHz, or X6800 2.93 GHz. AMD: • minimum: Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (2 GHz) or 4000+ (2 GHz), Turion 64 X2 TL-50 (1.6 GHz), TL-52 (1.6 GHz) or TL-56 (1.8 GHz). • recommended: Athlon 64-FX, FX-60 (2.6 GHz) or FX-62 (2.8 GHz), Athlon 64 X2 4200+ (2.2 GHz), 4400+ (2.2 GHz), 4600+ (2.4 GHz), 4800+(2.4 GHz) or 5000+ (2.6 GHz), Turion 64 X2 TL-60 (2.0 GHz). System Memory (RAM) • 512MB or above, 1GB is recommended.
Chapter 1: Introduction • recommended: ATI Radeon HD 2400, 2600, 2900 series, ATI MOBILITY RADEON, HD 3400, 3600, 3800 Series, ATI HD 4600 Series, ATI HD 4800 Series. • recommended driver version: 8.44 or later. • video RAM: graphics card memory requires 256 MB or above. Note: we strongly recommend that you update your graphics card driver to the latest version. Display Devices • HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant display for digital output.
CyberLink PowerDVD • 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 • recommended: Athlon 64-FX, FX-60 (2.6 GHz) or FX-62 (2.8 GHz), Athlon 64 X2 4200+ (2.2 GHz), 4400+ (2.2 GHz), 4600+ (2.4 GHz), 4800+(2.4 GHz) or 5000+ (2.6 GHz), Turion 64 X2 TL-60 (2.0 GHz). System Memory (RAM) • 1 GB or above is recommended. Disc Drive • Super Multi Blue combo disc drive. • BD-ROM/BD-RE. 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).
CyberLink PowerDVD Display Devices • HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant display for digital output. • TV or computer monitor for analog output.
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 you can play 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 play it automatically. If there is a disc already in your disc drive when you opened CyberLink PowerDVD, click and then select the drive that contains the disc if necessary and then click Play.
CyberLink PowerDVD Playing Movie Remixes Movie Remixes are parodies or alternate versions of movies. You can create them within the Movie Remix room* of CyberLink PowerDVD or download existing ones from the MoovieLive web site. Note: The original movie’s disc must be in your disc drive to play a Movie Remix. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDVD. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD 1. Click during playback. 2. By default, your playlist will contain all the tracks available on your Audio CD. Click Remove to remove tracks that you want to skip from the playlist. 3. Click OK when you are finished. Playing Files CyberLink PowerDVD not only lets you play back your disc titles, but also your video and audio files as well.
CyberLink PowerDVD for playing your audio files, but you can choose to include video files as well. To create a playlist, do this: 1. Click on the user interface and then select Open media files. The Edit Playlist window opens. 2. Begin selecting your files by browsing your hard disk drive (left pane) and selecting the folders that have video and audio content. Media files are displayed in the upper right hand pane.
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 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. Note: The exact playback controls that are available depend on the media you are currently playing, so the buttons and their availability will vary.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Button/Icon Hotkey Description C Previous P Returns to previous chapter. D Next N Jumps to next chapter. E Rewind B Reverses through disc content at incremental speeds. F Fast forward F Fast forwards through the disc content at incremental speeds. G Step backward E Goes to previous frame. H Step forward T Goes to next frame.
CyberLink PowerDVD Button/Icon 24 Hotkey Description N Info Display Displays current playback information about the current media. O Elapsed/ remaining time Click to toggle between elapsed and remaining playback time. P Select source Ctrl+O Selects media source for playback. Q Stop S Stops playback of media. R Menu L Provides access to the available disc menus. S Chapter viewer Provides access to the disc chapter viewer. See "Chapter Viewer" on page 25.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD X Button/Icon Hotkey Description Eject Ctrl+E Ejects the disc in the selected disc drive. Extra Playback Buttons The following buttons may be available on the playback controls during the playback of various media. Button/Icon Hotkey Description Pop-up menu Ctrl+P Displays/hides pop-up menu for Blu-ray Disc titles only. Repeat Ctrl+R Repeats titles, chapters, songs, etc. This button is displayed on the playback controls when playing media in a playlist.
CyberLink PowerDVD and drag the chapter thumbnails with your mouse. Select a chapter thumbnail to start playback from that chapter. • : displays the chapter thumbnails in grid view. Use a remote control or your mouse to browse through the chapter thumbnails. Select a chapter thumbnail to start playback from that chapter. Note: CyberLink PowerDVD saves all of the chapter thumbnails on your computer when you use the Chapter Viewer.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD TrueTheater effects are a group of video enhancement technologies from CyberLink that help to provide the best quality video possible during the playback of DVD titles. See the TrueTheater effects section in "Video Settings" on page 84 for detailed information on the configuration of these effects. Note: * Optional features in CyberLink PowerDVD. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information.
CyberLink PowerDVD To display the More Functions window, click A B C P P . D E F G H I J O N M L K Button/Icon Hotkey Description A Navigation buttons Left, Right, Up, Down arrows Navigates through disc menus. B OK Enter Accepts the selected option. F9 (red), F10 (green), F11 (yellow), F12 (blue) Same as the corresponding colored button on the remote control. V Play the items in a playlist in random order.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Button/Icon Hotkey Description E 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 46. F See-It-All Ctrl+S Activates See-It-All function. See "See-It-All" on page 31. G Next angle A Switches among any available angles. See "Next Angle" on page 31. H AB Repeat X Repeats selected scene. See "AB Repeat" on page 31.
CyberLink PowerDVD Button/Icon Hotkey Description L Add bookmark M Adds bookmarks for specific DVD scenes. See "Bookmarking Your Favorite Scenes" on page 31. M 1 - +10 0-9, * for +10 Number pad. N Karaoke K Switches among karaoke modes. See "Playing a Karaoke DVD/VCD" on page 49. O Say-It-Again W Repeats the last dialog. See "Say-It-Again" on page 30. P Repeat Ctrl+R Repeats titles, chapters, songs, etc.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD See-It-All See-It-All ensures that an entire movie can be watched in full by calculating a notebook’s battery life versus the movie’s remaining time length, and adjusts the movie’s playback speed accordingly. Next Angle This feature has not gained prominence as of yet among disc authors, but is available on occasion for music concert discs. Click Next angle during playback to switch among available angles.
CyberLink PowerDVD Note: This feature is disabled during the playback of Blu-ray Disc Java (BD-J) titles. To bookmark a scene, do this: • during playback, open the More Functions window and then click to add a bookmark when your favorite scene is playing. • click to jump to the next bookmark in your bookmarked scenes. They will play in chronological order. This feature is only available if you previously added bookmarks for the current title.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Express Menu The Express Menu provides you with quick access to many of CyberLink PowerDVD’s controls and options during playback. To access the Express Menu, simply right-click the mouse button on the video content window. Express Menu Preferences Basic Controls Viewing Controls Preference Controls DVD Menu Controls PowerDVD Controls The Express Menu is separated into multiple sections, which are outlined below.
CyberLink PowerDVD Express Menu Preferences Select Show/Hide Controls to select which sets of controls you would like to display in the Express menu. To hide a set of controls, just deselect it from the list. Basic Controls Playback Controls Includes basic playback controls (Play, Stop, Pause, etc.) for CyberLink PowerDVD. Go To Use the Go To option to quickly select a chapter or navigate among available titles, when available.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD TrueTheater Stretch* TrueTheater Stretch feature is only available in full screen 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. Note: * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDVD. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information.
CyberLink PowerDVD Digital Zoom This is the only area where you may access this state-of-the-art feature that allows you to zoom in on any of your favorite scenes. Note: Digital zoom is only available in full screen mode. 1. Right click for the Express Menu and select Aspect Ratio > Digital Zoom > 4X or 9X. 2. Click and drag the screen to the area where you want to zoom in. The upper left corner of your screen will display the zoomed in area in relation (green border) to normal screen mode (white border).
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD • choose For 2.35:1 to adjust the subtitles position to match movies with a 2.35:1 or 2.40:1 aspect ratio. • choose For 1.85:1 to adjust the subtitles position to match movies with a 1.70:1 or 1.85:1 aspect ratio. • for Primary Subtitles, you can choose Bottom to move the subtitles to the very bottom of the screen. • for Secondary Subtitles, you can choose Top to move the subtitles to the very top of the screen.
CyberLink PowerDVD Closed Captioning Closed Captioning, if supported by your disc title, is made available by national organizations and is tailored towards the hearing impaired. The captions are found in video content and in the form of text located somewhere on the picture. Closed captions, as opposed to open captions, are hidden in the video signals and need a special decoder. Visualization The Visualization feature allows you to watch computer-generated visualizations while you listen to music.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Activate Select this option to activate or upgrade your version of CyberLink PowerDVD. About Displays information about your version of CyberLink PowerDVD. Exit Closes the CyberLink PowerDVD program. Mini Player Mode The mini player mode allows you to access basic playback functions when CyberLink PowerDVD is minimized on the taskbar.
CyberLink PowerDVD Miscellaneous Hotkeys and Functions CyberLink PowerDVD also provides you with the following hotkeys and functions for your convenience: 40 Hotkey Description Ctrl+D Enables/disables secondary audio. Ctrl+G Enables/disables PG textST. When enabled, a BDROM player will present either a text subtitle stream or a presentation graphics subtitle stream, when available for a disc title. Ctrl+N Minimize CyberLink PowerDVD.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Hotkey Description F8 Next scene (uses CyberLink Rich Video to detect scenes). D Toggle OSD DVD playback details. 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. Apps Displays Context Menu.
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, you can easily access them 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 on DVD-VR discs. Note: * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDVD.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Playback Menu The Playback Menu provides you with another shortcut for selecting different chapters and also provides access to the Browser and the Chapter Viewer. 1. To access the Playback Menu, right click on the Previous or Next button on the playback controls. The check mark signifies the current playback chapter. 2. Select the chapter you want to view. Note: You may also select the Browser or the Chapter Viewer for a more detailed view of the available options.
CyberLink PowerDVD 2. Simply select a chapter or a bookmark (indicated by a the tack) and then click Go To to start playback. Chapter Viewer Select the Chapter Viewer option to view the chapter thumbnails in the Chapter Viewer. See"Chapter Viewer" on page 25 for more information. Note: The Chapter Viewer is also available through the Express Menu when you select the Go To or the Bookmark option. This feature is not available for Blu-ray Disc titles for content protection reasons.
Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD Note: If playlists are available, they are available for selection here too.
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 using the Time Search function. To use the Time Search, do this: 1. Right-click the navigational slider. The Time Search dialog box displays. 2. Enter the time code (in hours, minutes and seconds) and then click OK.
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 Player Settings. See "Capture" on page 81 for more information.
CyberLink PowerDVD 3. 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. • Current Video Window Size: select this option to capture the image at the same size you are currently viewing it at. • Custom Size: select this option to capture images in the customized size specified on the Capture tab in the Settings window. Capturing Images 1.
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.
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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 on 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 you previously viewed the disc. 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 click to use the search function to try and locate the movie on MoovieLive before adding it. To do this, simply enter in the movie 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. • 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. Date watched The Date watched section contains your viewing history 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. 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, Movie Remixes that you have created and downloaded, and your viewing history with CyberLink PowerDVD. Note: * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDVD. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information. To view your Movie Collection, select on the main control panel. To view your Movie Collection in FancyView, click on the button.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras Note: Movies that you previously viewed with CyberLink PowerDVD 9 will next to it. Click this icon to view chapter thumbnails have a chapter icon in the Chapter Viewer, even if the disc is not in the drive. Adding Movies to My Movies You can also add movies to My Movies that you have not watched yet with CyberLink PowerDVD. To add movies manually to My Movies, do this: 1. Click on the Add Movie button. 2.
CyberLink PowerDVD Watched with PowerDVD The Watched with PowerDVD tab displays your viewing history with CyberLink PowerDVD 8 and 9. Click the icon, when available, to view chapter thumbnails in the Chapter Viewer, even if the disc is not in the drive. Click viewing record it required.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras Movie Remix Room You can create your own versions and parodies of your favorite movies in the Movie Remix room. You can then upload your Movie Remixes to the MoovieLive web site and share them with other fans of a movie. Note: * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDVD. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information. To display the Movie Remix room, select on the main control panel. The Movie Remix room lets you get as creative as you want.
CyberLink PowerDVD Note: The original movie disc must be in your disc drive to create and play back Movie Remixes. 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.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras Adding Effects to Scenes Once you have selected your scenes you can begin adding different effects, including music, text and many different types of objects and images. The amount and type of effects you add is up to you. This is where you can begin letting your creativity come out. 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.
CyberLink PowerDVD to use from the available items and then double-click or drag and drop it on the video window. • Title template: click on , select the title template you want to use from the available items and then double-click or drag and drop it on the video window. Double-click in the text box and then enter the text that you want to display. • Audio: click on and then click on the button to locate the folder that contains the music file you want to add.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras 1. Double-click on the scene in the scene/effect panel that you want to record the audio for. 2. Click the button and then click on . 3. Make sure that your recording device, such as a microphone, is connected to your computer. 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 button.
CyberLink PowerDVD 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 button. The Edit Properties panel will display. 3.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras • Start time: if required, select a new start time for the scene. Use the and frame buttons to locate the precise start time. • End time: if required, select an end time for the scene. Use the and frame buttons to locate the precise end time. 4. Click to hide the scene properties panel.
CyberLink PowerDVD • Start time: if required, select a new start time for the effect to appear in your Movie Remix. Use the and 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 and frame buttons to locate the precise end time. • Apply chroma key: select this option to apply a chroma key to the effect, making part of it blend into the video image.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras Adding Motion to Effects You can add motion to the effects in your Movie Remix, to make them move across the screen. For objects that have pre-defined set motion, you can select another motion that fits your requirements. To add/edit motion, do this: 1. Click on the frame, image or object in the scene/effect panel that you want to add motion to. 2. Click the button and then on the Properties panel will display. button. The Motion 3.
CyberLink PowerDVD To edit the text properties, do this: 1. Click on the text item in the scene/effect panel that you want to edit. 2. Click the button. The Edit Properties panel will display. 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.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras 4. Click to hide the properties panel. 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 button and then on the Properties panel will display. button. The Motion 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 will display. button or button. The Edit Properties panel 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 are prompted to enter the following information: • Title: enter in a title for your Movie Remix.
CyberLink PowerDVD • Audio language: select the audio language you want to use for your Movie Remix. • Primary Subtitles: select the subtitles, if required, that you want to display in your Movie Remix. • Viewing Angle: select the specific viewing angle, if required, that you want to use in your Movie Remix. • Description: enter a description of your Movie Remix and how it is different from the original movie. The better the description, the more interested others will be in viewing your Movie Remix.
Chapter 3: PowerDVD Movie Extras To export a Movie Remix, do this: 1. Select Menu - Export. 2. If required, edit the properties for the Movie Remix. 3. Use the Browse button to select the location where you want to save your exported Movie Remix file. 4. Click on OK.
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Chapter 4: Settings This chapter provides you with the complete details for configuring CyberLink PowerDVD to suit your specific playback requirements. You can access the Settings window at any time by clicking the or pressing Ctrl+C on your keyboard.
CyberLink PowerDVD User Interface The User Interface tab lets you set your preferences for the appearance of CyberLink PowerDVD. PowerDVD appearance Select your desired appearance of CyberLink PowerDVD. You can choose the specific: • Mode: Classic mode or Cinema mode. See "The PowerDVD Program and Available Modes" on page 3 for more information. • Skin: select from the available skins for each mode. Note: The skins available depend on their availability and ones you have downloaded.
Chapter 4: Settings Language The Language option allows you to set the language for CyberLink PowerDVD’s user interface. • Select Use system default language to use the same language as your operating system. • Select User defined and select a specific language that you want CyberLink PowerDVD to use from the drop-down menu.
CyberLink PowerDVD Player Settings Use the Player 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 in your computer, the Default Disc Drive option lets you select the drive you want to set as the default, i.e. the drive where CyberLink PowerDVD will first look for a disc when launched.
Chapter 4: Settings Auto-resume setting The Auto-resume setting section lets you set the behavior of CyberLink PowerDVD when you insert a disc that you played back previously. See "Auto-resume" on page 17 for more information on this feature. Select from the available Auto-resume settings in the drop-down list. To not have CyberLink PowerDVD prompt you when you insert a disc, select either of the first two options.
CyberLink PowerDVD Advanced Player Settings CyberLink PowerDVD also provides you with Advanced Player settings on the Player tab. Click the Advanced button to access the additional settings. Select one of the following tabs: • • • • • OSD Capture Keyboard/Mouse Default Settings File Association 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.
Chapter 4: Settings Capture Use the Capture tab to configure the settings when capturing frames from your favorite scenes. See "Capturing Frames From Your Favorite Scenes" on page 46 for more information. Default capture mode • Capture to clipboard: select this option to capture the image to your clipboard, which you can then manually paste to another location or program.
CyberLink PowerDVD Mouse scrolling setting Use this option to select the function performed when using your mouse’s scroll wheel button within CyberLink PowerDVD. Keyboard setting Use this option to set the time seek interval when you press the Page Up (rewind) or Page Down (forward) key on your keyboard. The time in seconds that you enter will be the amount CyberLink PowerDVD jumps forward or backward in the video content you are watching.
Chapter 4: Settings • means CyberLink PowerDVD is the default player for all the file extensions in this type. Note: You can only associate all extensions in a category or disable the category. When any of the selected file formats in the file association list are double-clicked on your computer, CyberLink PowerDVD will launch automatically and play it back.
CyberLink PowerDVD Video Settings The Video tab gives you control over the video playback settings within CyberLink PowerDVD. Hardware acceleration • Enable hardware acceleration: select this option if you would like to activate IDCT and Motion Compensation by the hardware to get smoother playback if your display card is powerful enough. By enabling this option, some features are unavailable.
Chapter 4: Settings TrueTheater effects Note: * Optional features in CyberLink PowerDVD. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information. TrueTheater effects are a group of video enhancement technologies from CyberLink that help to provide the best quality video possible during the playback of DVD titles. Note: The TrueTheater effects are disabled during the playback of Blu-ray Disc titles. TrueTheater effects are also disabled when hardware acceleration is enabled.
CyberLink PowerDVD TrueTheater effect display mode The TrueTheater effect display mode option is available when you enable TrueTheater effects and lets you select the method that is used during the playback of a video. • Select to view the applied TrueTheater effects on the entire video. Select to compare the applied TrueTheater effects, with the left half of the video played back with the original video, while the right half has the video enhancements applied.
Chapter 4: Settings • Video Quality Note: Some of these options are only available during playback. Smart De-Interlacing Mode This configuration allows for modifications according to display screen preferences. • Select None if you don’t wish to use de-interlacing. • Select Perform de-interlacing if you want to lower your CPU usage. Note: If TrueTheater video effects are enabled, the below de-interlacing options are disabled. • If enabled, select the De-interlacing method from the drop- down list.
CyberLink PowerDVD • Same-on-all (using Off-screen mode): select this to use Off- screen mode to display the same video output on both your primary and secondary display devices. • Don't change (use current VGA driver settings): select this option to use the current setting for the VGA driver, which can be changed via the control panel. Color The Color tab lets you manually configure the color scheme for your video. You may adjust the pre-set color schemes or create your own color profile.
Chapter 4: Settings • Normal: select this option for smooth playback, with reduced quality.
CyberLink PowerDVD Audio Settings 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 that matches the number of speakers you have: • Headphone is mainly for notebook users who listen to their audio output on headphones. • 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.
Chapter 4: Settings • 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. • The 7 Speaker and 8 Speaker options are available for users who have multiple speakers and wish to output audio to each of them.
CyberLink PowerDVD • • • • • • as to enable 4-ch surround sound (left, right, center, surround) for Dolby Surround. Otherwise, both are relatively similar in 2channel output. Dolby Headphone* is a post-processing effect designed to create a virtual surround sound experience particularly for a headphone environment, but is suitable also for both notebook and desktop environments. For more information, see "Dolby Headphone" on page 95.
Chapter 4: Settings 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).
CyberLink PowerDVD supports Dolby Digital or DTS to enable either during playback, when available. • Non-decoded high-definition audio to external device (HDMI 1.3 only): this mode passes lossless audio through to your external decoder (AV receiver). Select this option if your amplifier/receiver supports high definition audio to enable either during playback, when available.
Chapter 4: Settings Select this option to elevate the bass and enhance the low frequency effects of your Dolby Digital or DTS-enhanced disc titles. This is recommended for headphones, 2-, and 4-speaker systems. Headphone Settings The following options are available when you select Headphone as your speaker environment in Audio configuration. Dolby Headphone The Dolby Headphone tab lets you select the desired mode you want to use when using the Dolby Headphone output.
CyberLink PowerDVD • 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. Note: This audio option becomes available after registering your program. For more information, see "Upgrading Your Software" on page 7.
Chapter 4: Settings • 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. 4/6/7/8 Speaker Settings The following options are available when you select either the 4, 6, 7 or 8-Speaker as your speaker environment in Audio configuration.
CyberLink PowerDVD Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Optional) Dolby Pro Logic IIx has three options to choose from. Note: * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDVD. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information. 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.
Chapter 4: Settings Aspect Ratio Settings 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.
CyberLink PowerDVD • TrueTheater Stretch * (CyberLink Pano Vision) is a non-linear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the center of the picture. TrueTheater Stretch feature is only available in full screen 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: * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDVD.
Chapter 4: Settings 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. The video on the 4:3 monitor will be distorted, but the video on 16:9 monitor will be correct.
CyberLink PowerDVD DVD Settings 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 playing 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.
Chapter 4: Settings • 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. • 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.
CyberLink PowerDVD Blu-ray Disc Settings The Blu-ray Disc tab lets you configure the settings for the playback of Blu-ray Disc titles. Note: Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDVD. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information. Country code Some Blu-ray Disc titles may have features that are country specific and are enabled only when that country code is selected. • Select Use system default country to use the same country as your operating system.
Chapter 4: Settings • Select User defined and select a specific country that you want CyberLink PowerDVD to use from the drop-down menu. Region code The Region code section provides you with easy access to manage and change the region settings of your computer’s Blu-ray Disc drive. Note: You may only change the region setting of your disc drive a maximum five times. • Select which region you would like to set your disc drive to.
CyberLink PowerDVD Local storage is used to store the extra content 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. Click Manage to remove this extra content from your computer to free up disk space if required.
Chapter 4: Settings MoovieLive Settings The MoovieLive tab 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.
CyberLink PowerDVD 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.
Chapter 4: Settings Movie Remix The Movie Remix tab lets you set your preferences when creating Movie Remixes. Effect settings • Default duration of effect: enter the default duration in seconds you want an added effect to display 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.
CyberLink PowerDVD • Automatically save Movie Remixes: select this option and enter in the desired duration to have CyberLink PowerDVD auto save your Movie Remixes during creation.
Chapter 4: Settings Information The Information tab lets you view detailed information regarding all aspects of the disc you are playing, your computer’s disc drive and hardware configuration, and the current configuration settings CyberLink PowerDVD is using. Note: The information displayed is completely dependent on how your individual computer is built and set up, and also on your current usage. In some cases, this information may only display in English.
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: Settings 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.
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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’s guide or the online help installed with your program. • refer to the Knowledge Base in the Support section of the CyberLink web site. http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/support/cs/index.do 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/prog/support/ cs/index.do Traditional Chinese http://tw.cyberlink.com/prog/support/cs/ index.
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Index Numerics 5.
CyberLink PowerDVD C D Capture configuration 81 destination 81 file format 81 frame 29, 46 options 47 Certification BD-J 105 Change modes 76 Chapter viewer 34, 44 FancyView 25 grid view 26 settings 103 Chapters browser 34, 43 edit title 55 menu 42 viewer 25, 34, 44 Chroma key 66 Cinema mode 4 Classic mode 3 Closed captions 38 Color control 88 Color profile 86 Controls 22 extras 27 main 22 mini player mode 39 Country code 104 CyberLink Pano Vision 35 Data language 108 Digital zoom 36 Disc information 54
Index E Edit chapter title 55 playlist 20 title text 67 Effects add 61 audio 62 edit 64 frame 61 image 61 motion 67 object 61 title 69 title template 62 Enable mini player mode 39 Export Movie Remix 72 Express menu audio 36 closed captions 38 go to 34 karaoke 37 keep aspect ratio 34 stretch to fit 34 subtitles 36 F FancyView 17 chapters 25 movie collection 56 File association 82 File formats supported 16 File types 20 Frames edit 65 Full screen 79 G Go to option 34 Grid view chapters 26 H H.
CyberLink PowerDVD High-definition audio 94 Hotkeys 22, 28, 40 special keyboards 41 I IFO files 83 Images edit 65 Import subtitles 48 Information 111 K Karaoke 30, 37, 49 Keep aspect ratio 34 Keyboard configuration 81 settings 82 special 41 L Language select UI 77 122 Laptop power settings 112 LCD brightness 113 LFE boost 94 Local storage 106 M Main features 5 Menu/Number pad 30 Menus accessing 42 angle 42 audio 42 Blu-ray Disc 25, 42, 44 chapter 42 DVD-VR 44 playback 43 pop-up 25, 42, 44 resuming fr
Index import language 108 overview 52 settings 107 sync with 57 More functions 27 Motion 67 Mouse configuration 81 scrolling setting 82 Movie Collection add movie to 57 FancyView 56 Movie Remixes 57 movies watched 58 my movies 56 Movie collection 56 Movie info page 52 Movie Remix add effects 61 auto-save 109 chroma key 66 edit audio 70 edit text 67 effect duration 109 export 72 motion 67 my Movie Remixes 57 overview 59 playback 18 record audio 62 room 59 select scenes 60 settings 109 tab 53 trim scenes 64
CyberLink PowerDVD P Pan & scan 35 Pass-through Dolby Digital 93 DTS 93 high-definition 94 PCM output 93 Personal notes 54 PG textST 40 PiP video 37 Pitch 49 Playback audio CDs 18 automatic 83 controls 22, 34 extra features 46 files 19 general 16 menu 43 Movie Remix 18 resume 38 using drag & drop 19 Playlists 19 Power scheme 113 R Rating settings 79 Read-It-Clearly 36, 102 Record audio 62 Region code 124 changing 105 Repeat 30 Resume 38, 42 options 17 settings 79 Reviews 53 S S/PDIF 91 output modes 93
Index mobile 112 MoovieLive 107 Movie Remix 109 notebook 112 OSD 80 player 78 rating discs 79 speakers 90 user interface 76 Show information 38 Shuffle 28 Skin 76 Smart for 2.
CyberLink PowerDVD advanced settings 86 quality 88 Viewer chapter 34, 44 Viewing controls 34 history 58 Virtual Speaker 92 mode 96 Visualization 29, 38 Z Zoom digital 36 126
