HD dvd maker - Unisupport

HD dvd maker 

Instruction manual

HD DVD Maker 

Telephone: 1300 558 702 

Web Support: www.unisupport.net

Contents 

Introduction3 

General Information and Safety Instructions3 

Package Contents3 

License key3 

Features5 

Hardware Installation5 

HD DVD Maker Drivers Setup6 

ShowBiz 3.5 Software Installation8 

Starting ShowBiz 3.5 12 

MediaConverter software installation 14 

MediaConverter Introduction 19 

File Conversion 19 

Setting the program up to work with “YouTube” 19 

“YouTube” video uploading 21 

Video Downloader 3.0 Software Installation 22 

Using the Video downloader 25 

Other useful information 27 

System Requirements 27 

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HD DVD Maker Version 1 - P65051

Introduction 

Congratulations on the purchase of your HD DVD Maker. You will have hours of enjoyment with 

this highly versatile and handy device. You can use your new HD DVD Maker to archive your holiday 

videos on a DVD or CD, for example. You may also to record the best scenes from a game on your 

console (Xbox, PlayStation, etc) in order to show them to your friends later on. 

General Information and Safety Instructions 

Keep this User Manual for future reference. 

Keep this item away from small children. 

Package Contents 

1 x HD DVD Maker 

1 x YPBPR/AV cable 

1 x YPbPr Cable 

1 x USB Cable 

1 x AV/scart converter 

1 x RCA cable 

1 x Driver/Software CD 

1 x User Manual 

1 x Warranty Card 

2 x Warranty Sticker 

License key 

Please find your license number on the user manual front cover. 

ArcSoft MediaConverter 2.5 

xx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx 


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Examples of connection to a VCR device 

To connect a VCR to the DVD maker, please use the following supplied parts: 

• Scart converter 

• RCA extension cable (yellow, white and red RCA connectors) 

• YPbPr cable that connects to the DVD maker 

Method of connection: 

Connect the scart converter, set the switch to “Output” to the RCA extension cable using the corresponding 

plugs. 

Connect the RCA extension cable to the multi cable using the yellow RCA connector and, depending 

on multi cable type, the white and red to the white and red RCA connectors or to the double 

plug that has a white and red connector. 

Now connect the multi cable to the DVD maker 

The connection is now complete 


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Features 

• Easy ‘ YouTube” Uploading to share the files with your friends 

• File transfer to iPod / PSP / Mobile phone 

• USB 2.0 interface 

• Detects NTSC/PAL automatically 

• Real time Recording for Video or Still image in MPEG Format 

• Capture Video Source from VHS, V8, Hi8, etc. 

• Supports Still Image Capture in JPG format 

• Video Resolution: 

• NTSC: 720 X 480 @ 30 FPS 

• PAL: 720 X 576 @ 25 FPS 

• External Video Input: Composite 

• Burn content directly to CD or DVD 

• Detachable Composite 

Hardware Installation 

Please follow the pictorial guide below for input / output connections 

Please note 

Install the driver software before connecting the DVD maker 


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HD DVD Maker Drivers Setup 

The DVD Maker package comes with complete Windows software utilities. These utilities can be found 

on the CD-ROM in this package. During installation, it is recommended to disable any sub-programs. 

These include applications such as antivirus software and system monitoring applications 

Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 

The autorun page will appear as the below, 

To install the Driver for the unit, please click on “Driver”. 

1. Plug in the device 

2. Press “OK” to start the Driver installation 


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3. Click “OK” to finish the driver installation 


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ShowBiz 3.5 Software Installation 

The ShowBiz 3.5 program is to be used for converting videos into digital format that can be 

stored on a computer or DVD. 

The ShowBiz 3.5 program must be installed for the DVD maker to work 

After the drivers are installed, the next step you need to do is to install ShowBiz 3.5. 

Please follow the installation guide below 

1. Insert the installation CD. The auto run page appears. 

2. Click on “Arcsoft ShowBiz 3.5” to start installation. 

3. Click “Next” 


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4. Please read the End User License Agreement thoroughly and then click “Yes” to accept the End 

User License Agreement (EULA) 

5. Enter User Name, this can be your name or a company name of your choice, and the License Key. 

Then click “Next”, License Key can found on the front of the manual 


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6. Click “Next” to accept the default installation path (recommended) or click Browse to select a 

custom installation path 

7. Click “Next” 


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8. ShowBiz 3.5 is now installed on the computer 

Press “Finish” 


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Starting ShowBiz 3.5 

1. Doubleclick the Arcsoft ShowBiz 3.5 icon . 

2. When the program has started, click on capture 

3. Please make sure video device is set to ”Video grabber” and the audio device is the ”Audio PIN 

Source”. 


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4. next click on “Device Settings” and in the properties that open, set the Video standard to “PAL_I” 

and put a checkmark in “Video-input” 

5. the setup of ShowBiz 3.5 is now complete 

6. For information and a complete manual to Arcsoft ShowBiz 3.5, please press the “F1” button on 

the keyboard and the below help menu and manual will be shown 


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MediaConverter software installation 

The MediaConverter program is used after ShowBiz 3.5 has been used to convert a video to 

digital format. The MediaConverter program can convert the digital files into various formats 

for example it can make a file into .avi format. 

It is not necessary to use the MediaConver program for the DVD maker to work 

After the drivers are installed, the next step you need to do is to install the “Media Converter”. Please 

follow the steps below to install it. 

1. Insert the installation CD. The auto run page appears. Click on “Media Converter ” to start installation. 

2. Choose the installation language 

3. Please wait while the installation program initializes 


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4. Click “Next to go to the next step of the installation 

5. Please read the following license agreement carefully, and Click “Yes” to accept the license agreement. 


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6. You are required to insert the CD key. Please find the CD key for Arcsoft MediaConverter 2.5 at 

the front of the manual. Type in a username and the license key and click “Next” to continue 

7. Click “Next” to accept the default installation path (recommended) or click Browse to select a 

custom installation path 


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8. Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder’s list. You may type a new folder name, or 

select one from the existing folders list. Click “Next” to start installing. Please wait while installation 

in process. 

9. Please wait until the software installation finishes. 


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10. Click Finish to complete the software installation 

** For Media Converter features, please see the user manual found on the CD. 

** Serial Number is located on the CD cover 


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MediaConverter Introduction 

File Conversion 

Launch “ArcSoft Media Converter” for file format conversion. 

Select “Add File” to add the file you would like to convert to a different format. 

You can set up the file format on the left side of the screen. 

Select the folder where you want to save the file and click “Start” to 

complete file conversion. 

Setting the program up to work with “YouTube” 

Media Converter can directly convert your file into “YouTube” format and automatically upload it 

to the “YouTube” website. From “Extra” on the top right function bar, you can choose 

“Setting YouTube Account” to complete the “YouTube” account. 


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Setup Step 1 

Please create and log in to your “YouTube” account on “YouTube” website. 

An account on “YouTube” is mandatory to use this feature. 

Get Authorization 

After setting up your account, please click “Get Authorization”. 

Media Converter will guide you to “YouTube” website. Please press “Allow” to continue the setup 

procedure. 


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Save 

Please click “Save” on Media Converter to complete the setup. 

“YouTube” video uploading 

Select “YouTube Videos” on “Select Device Model” on left hand side. 

Select “YouTube” on “Convert To” near the bottom of the screen. 

Add the files you would like to upload to “YouTube” and press “Start” to start uploading. 


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Video Downloader 3.0 Software Installation 

The Video Downloader 3.0 program is an optional program that can download video files 

from the internet, for example it is able to download a video file from YouTube and save it 

onto the computer 

It is not necessary to install Video Downloader 3.0 for the DVD maker to work 

Please choose the Language you wish to use for the installation and click “OK” to continue 

Click “Next” to go to the next step of the installation. 


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Please read through the license agreement carefully and click “Yes” if you agree with the information. 

Click “Next” to accept the default installation path (recommended) or click “Browse” to select a new 

path for installation (advanced). 


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Click ”Next” to accept the folder name that will be used in the start menu (recommended) or type a 

new name for the program folder (advanced). 

Click ”Next” next to automatically download the Mediaconverter software (recommended) or 

remove the check mark by clicking on it (advanced), if this is done mediaconverter can be installed 

from the CD as well. 


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Click “Finish” to complete the installation. 

Using the Video downloader 

The Video downloader will start automatically with windows but is also available for start through 

the desktop icon. 

Follow the instructions in the Video downloader to download a video. 


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Go to e.g. YouTube and select a video for playback, click on the picture and the download button 

will appear, click this button and the download commences. 

In the Arcsoft downloader the files cued for download will be downloaded automatically, it is possible 

to select the folder that is used to store the files by clicking on the folder icon at the bottom 

of the screen. 

The files downloaded will be in macromedia Flash format but these can be altered using the Media 

converter tool. Please see the manual for this product for further reference. 


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Other useful information 

System Requirements 

• Intel dualcore or better CPU 

• Windows XP(sp2) / VISTA / Windows 7 

• 4 GB+ free hard drive space 

• 1024MB RAM (2048MB DDR RAM recommended) 

• 16-bit color display at 1024 x 768 

• DirectX 9 or above 

• Windows Media Player 9.0 recommended 

• 7200 RPM hard drive recommended 

• Please note: 1 hour of DV video requires approx. 13 GB space 

The files downloaded will be in macromedia Flash format but these can be altered using the Media 

converter tool. Please see the manual for this product for further reference. 


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