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  • Getting Started with Roxio Easy VHS to DVDWelcome to Roxio Easy VHS to DVD 5

    WelcRoxio E VHS recordings. With Easy VHS to DVD, you can easi it directly to a DVD or reformat it for playback on a wid

    Weve a disc labels.

    AbouThis gui It explains how to connect your VCR to your comput onto a DVD.

    For deta VD, click one of the many Help buttons availabl

    ome to Roxio Easy VHS to DVDasy VHS to DVD is the best solution yet for preserving your cherished ly transfer video from VHS tape to your computer, where you can burne range of hand-held devices.

    lso included software to help you digitize your LP collection and create

    t this guidede provides an overview of Easy VHS to DVD to help you get started. er, how to use the included capture device, and how to burn VHS video

    iled information about how to use all of the features of Easy VHS to De within the application.

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  • Getting Started with Roxio Easy VHS to DVDInstalling Easy VHS to DVD 7

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    lling Easy VHS to DVDert the installation disc.

    Windows Autoplay dialog appears, click Run Setup.exe (as shown be

    Windows Autoplay dialog does not appear, navigate to the Easy VHS ttup.exe file.

    llow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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    VHS tape directly to a DVD. It also converts other portable video player. To launch Easy

    rting your vinyl LPs to digital music files. most popular music formats. To launch Sound

    s using standard paper labels or the laser-ports both LightScribe and LabelFlash drives. , open the programs list, and navigate to the

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    t you get: SoftwareS to DVD comes with three great Roxio applications:

    Easy VHS to DVD Use this application to transfer video fromtapes to digital files that can be exported to an iPhone, PSP, or VHS to DVD, double-click its desktop icon (shown at left).

    Sound Editor Sound Editor is the go-to application for conveSound Editor enhances recordings and saves them in many of theEditor, double-click its desktop icon (shown at left).

    Roxio Express Labeler Create professional quality disc labelwriting capabilities of your disc drive. Roxio Express Labeler supTo launch Roxio Express Labeler, click the Windows Start buttonRoxio program group.

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    Easy VH Sound Editor

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    t you get: HardwareS to DVD includes all the hardware youll need

    ect your VHS recorder or stereo receiver to your er:

    ideo Capture USB Plug this converter into .0 port on your computer.

    dapter This adapter connects the Capture o video and audio cables coming from your stereo receiver.

    tension Cord This cord can make it easier the Capture device into a USB 2.0 port on your er.

  • Getting Started with Roxio Easy VHS to DVDConnecting a VHS player to your computer 11

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    ecting a VHS player to your computer

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    Tip: Which connector should I use? Depending on the VCR, youll have a choice of using either the Composite video connector (the yellow plug) or the higher quality S-Video connector (the single, black plug). Whenever possible, we recommend using S-Video.

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    ConvEasy VH also use it to create video clips from one or more V ribes the steps to accomplish these typical tasks:

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    erting VHS tapes with Easy VHS to DVDS to DVD can be used to convert VHS tapes directly to DVDs. You can

    HS tapes and burn those clips to a DVD. This section of the guide desc

    ject 1: Transfer a single VHS tape to a DVD.

    ject 2: Burn multiple video clips to a DVD and create a menu.

    started.

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    fer a single VHS tape to a DVD

    rt Easy VHS to DVD by double-clicking the Easy VHS to DVD icon

    ck Record DVD.

    ert your VHS tape.

    t-forward or rewind the tape to the position where you want to begin

    ss the Play button on your VCR.

    e video appears in the Easy VHS to DVD preview window.

    just the volume, if necessary, using the Playback Level control.

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    just the audio recording level, if necessary, by moving the Adjust Recoter should barely reach the red area when the loudest portion of the ta

    e your DVD a title.

    ect the disc drive you will use to burn the DVD.

    ert a blank disc into the drive you selected in the previous step.

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    11 Sel nt of video you plan to record on this disc.

    12 Op he current video, just type it in. If not, enter an app ation.

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    ect a Quality level. Choose a setting that accommodates the total amou

    tional: Set the recording duration. If you know the exact duration of troximate value that you know to be slightly longer than the video dur

    e the controls on your VCR to return the tape to the correct starting po

    ck the Record button on Easy VHS to DVD.

    ou set a recording duration, Easy VHS to DVD will stop recording aut reach the end of your tape.

    en the recording process is complete, eject your new video disc if it do

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    fer multiple video clips to one DVD and

    rt Easy VHS to DVD by double-clicking the Easy VHS to DVD icon

    ck Record, Edit and Save.

    ert your first VHS tape. Fast-forward or rewind the tape to the positio

    e your recording a title.

    tional: Set the recording duration. If you know the exact duration of troximate value that you know to be slightly longer than the video dur

    ss the Play button on your VCR.

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    e video appears in the Easy VHS to DVD preview window.

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    ou set a recording duration, Easy VHS to DVD will stop recording aut are done recording.

    r video appears in the video list. Now you are ready to record the next

    ck Record Video.

    ert the next tape in your VCR, or reset the current tape to the desired s

    e this recording a title.

    tional: Set the recording duration.

    ck the Record button.

    ou set a recording duration, Easy VHS to DVD will stop recording aut reach the end of your recording.

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    16 Aft ons to delete any clips you do not want to keep.

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    h clip you record appears in the video list. Now you are ready to recor

    peat Step 9 to Step 14 for each clip you wish to record.

    er recording your final clip, review the video list. Use the Remove butt

    ck the Ready to Export button.

    ist of devices and settings appears.

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    ect DVD from the list of devices.

    ect a Destination Drive, and insert a blank D in the destination drive.

    ter a DVD Title.

    ect Add Menu.

    ck Change Menu to choose a menu style.

    tional: You may change the menus aspect-io to widescreen (16:9) by selecting e > Preferences.

    ck Export.

    en the burning process is complete, eject your video disc if it does not eject automatically.

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    erting LPs or audio tapes with Sound Edit

    ert LPs or audio tapes to digital music files:

    nnect a stereo receiver to your computer using Roxio Video Capture USB device.

    nch Sound Editor by double-clicking its ktop icon.

    ce Sound Editor opens, click Record Audio.

    e Record Audio dialog opens.

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    the Capture From drop-down menu, select e (USB 2861 Device).

    optimize the recording volume, play a loud rtion of your LP or tape and click Auto.

    his is your first time converting an LP or tape, suggest that you click Options. Here you can ect:

    a destination for your files

    file format and quality settings

    the length of silence needed before a new clip

    is created

    set your LP or tape to the desired starting sition.

    rt playing the LP or tape.

    the Record Audio dialog, click Record.

    en you are done recording, click Stop.

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    ncing audio with Sound Editorour project is already open in Sound Editor, p to Step 3. If not, click Add Audio File.

    dia Selector opens.

    e Media Selector to navigate to the audio file want to enhance. Click OK to open the ject in Sound Editor.

    der Project View, select the clip you would like enhance.

    ck Clean up Audio.

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    oose one of the following tools and adjust the tings as desired:

    Clean: Helps remove noise typically found in recordings from vinyl records. Apply

    settings in any one or more of the following

    areas:

    Enhancer: Lets you enhance the bass and brighten the sound.

    Equalizer: Lets you boost or cut the amplitude (volume) for 10 bands of sound

    frequencies. You can also choose from one of

    several presets.

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    ting an audio CD with Sound Editoru have recorded an LP or tape and enhanced d, you can use Sound Editor to add audio tags

    n an audio CD. Heres how:

    en your recording project in Sound Editor.

    ck Burn Audio CD.

    e Burn Audio CD dialog opens.

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    ert a blank disc into your disc burner and select corresponding capacity from the Disc Size p-down menu.

    ck the Audio CD Settings button to give the c a title.

    ck the Edit Audio Tags button to enter song artist information for your tracks.

    ck Burn.

    e Burn Setup dialog opens.

    ect your disc burner.

    ck OK.

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    Roxio Easy VHS to DVDGetting Started with Roxio Easy VHS to DVDWelcome to Roxio Easy VHS to DVDAbout this guideMinimum system requirementsInstalling Easy VHS to DVDWhat you get: SoftwareWhat you get: HardwareConnecting a VHS player to your computerConverting VHS tapes with Easy VHS to DVDTransfer a single VHS tape to a DVDTransfer multiple video clips to one DVD and create a menuConverting LPs or audio tapes with Sound EditorEnhancing audio with Sound EditorCreating an audio CD with Sound EditorLegal Information