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| DVD Wizard Pro Frequently Asked Questions
Game Copy Pro Frequently Asked Questions
VHS Backup Frequently Asked Questions
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| Q: |
What
exactly is DVD Wizard Pro? |
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DVD Wizard Pro is a executable e-Book. You will also
find tutorial guides making it easy for you install and
learn the tools provided and a collection of software
that includes video players (allow you to play the latest
video files), CD/DVD burning applications and much much
more. |
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| Q: |
Is DVD Wizard
Pro compatible with Macintosh? |
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DVD Wizard Pro is NOT compatible with Macintosh systems
at this time. Check back with us in the future. |
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What
is the minimum hardware and software requirements for
using DVD Wizard Pro? |
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At a minimum, you will need the following items in
addition to DVD Wizard Pro to backup DVD to DVD-R/+R
Disks:
| Operating Systems |
Windows® XP/2000/98/ME |
| Processor (CPU) |
A
Pentium II 300 MMX or equivalent as a minimum
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| Memory (RAM) |
At
least 64meg memory |
| Hard Drive (HDD) |
Hard
drive with at least 4 gb, but preferably 10 gb
FREE space in one partition |
| DVD Writer |
DVD-R(W)/+R(W) Drive |
| Blank DVD Media |
DVD-R(W)/+R(W) Discs |
At a minimum, you will need the following items in
addition to DVD Wizard Pro to backup DVD to CD-R Disks:
| Operating Systems |
Windows® XP/2000/98/ME |
| Processor (CPU) |
A
Pentium II 300 MMX or equivalent as a minimum |
| Memory (RAM) |
At
least 64meg memory |
| Hard Drive (HDD) |
Hard
drive with at least 4 gb, but preferably 10 gb
FREE space in one partition |
| CD Writer |
CD-R(W) Drive |
| Blank CD Media |
CD-R(W) Discs |
At a minimum, you will need the following items in
addition to DVD Wizard Pro to backup DVD and VHS to
your hard drive:
| Operating Systems |
Windows® XP/2000/98/ME |
| Processor (CPU) |
A
Pentium II 300 MMX or equivalent as a minimum |
| Memory (RAM) |
At
least 64meg memory |
| Hard Drive (HDD) |
Hard
drive with at least 4 gb, but preferably 10 gb
FREE space in one partition |
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| Q: |
Can DVD-COPIES
be played on a standard DVD Player? |
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Most DVD-COPIES can be played on a standard DVD Player,
provided the DVD Player supports Video CD (VCD). Most
DVD Players manufactured within the last two years, support
the standard Video CD format. Refer to your DVD Player
owners manual for more information. |
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How many
CD-R's are required to burn one DVD and how long will
it take? |
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That depends upon the length of the DVD video, and whether
or not you plan to play the CD in a conventional DVD Player
using Video CD technology. If you want to store the movie
in a compressed MPEG or DIVX format and replay the movie
on your computer, or computer to the TV, then one CD can
be sufficient with specific compression technologies.
But if you want to store the format in VCD and play it
on your console DVD player, then two CD's will typically
be required to hold a full feature length DVD (2 - 2 1/2
hours). You can store (depending on the CD-R) up to 80
minutes of video on one CD-R in VCD format.
The time required for decoding will vary depending upon
the speed of your computer and the level of detail in
the DVD. Your computer will be processing many gigabytes
of data and when you consider the amount of data involved,
the time required for the process is actually quite minimal.
Faster computers can typically decode a 2 hour movie in
less than four hours. Slower computers will take longer.
However, the process does not require your constant attention
as you can begin the process before you go to bed or while
you're at work. For the average computer, running a Pentium
III 850 MHZ with 128MB of Ram, you can expect the entire
process to take between 4-6 hours for an average two hour
movie. |
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Will my CD
retain the same quality and digital stereo that is on
my DVD? |
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Actually, VCD quality is much better than VHS, but not
quite as good as DVD. Some can tell the difference, while
others can't. The audio portion is recorded in true digital
stereo and you will retain the same aspect ratio of a
DVD. Many of our customers maintain a library of DVD Videos
on their computer hard drives as well. This allows them
to make an exact copy of the original DVD, video, audio
and all MENUS! So there is no difference between a DVD
VOB file on your hard drive and the VOB file on a DVD.
They are IDENTICAL in every way! |
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| Q: |
Does the
copy retain all of the bonus footage and menus? |
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That depends on whether you store the DVD to your hard
drive or you store it to VCD or DivX format. If you store
the DVD to your hard drive, you can retain all bonus footage
and menus. However, neither VCD or DivX can retain the
bonus footage or menus. You can, however, use our software
to copy specific footage from a DVD, like movie trailers
or interviews. |
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| Q: |
What is VCD?
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VCD stands for "Video Compact Disc". Basically, it's
a CD that can hold 650 or 700mb of audio and video data.
In short, this means it is similar to a DVD, in that it
is digital and can contain video data. Even though a VCD's
audio and video quality are not as good as a DVD, most
people cannot tell the difference between a VHS and a
VCD movie. Anyone else who does know the difference will
say VCD is better than VHS. VCD can also be played on
most console DVD players connected to your television.
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| Q: |
What is DivX?
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DivX is a codename for the MPEG-4 compression technology
developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. (aka Project Mayo). DivX
is similar to VCD in it's video quality, but almost anyone
will tell you it's not as good. This is basically because
of the difference in resolution. All televisions display
on a 640x480 resolution. Computer monitors are typically
set to 800x600 and 1024x768. DivX cannot be played on
standalone console DVD players. This is one of the strongest
points against it. Most people prefer the option of sitting
on their couch and watching movies on their television,
as opposed to their computer screen. DivX is ideal for
those who travel, or prefer the direct availability of
DivX movies over the internet. |
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| Q: |
Is the
DVD copy process complicated? |
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Although the DVD copy process can appear complicated
at first, you will discover that we've made the process
as simple as possible and provide step by step instructions
from beginning to end. |
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| Q: |
Do I need to
buy a DVD-Burner? |
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You do not need a DVD-Burner for use with DVD Wizard
Pro. However, If you have a DVD-Burner, we offer additional
information on how to back up your DVD collection using
DVD-R/+R disks. |
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| Q: |
What is a mod
chip? |
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When installed in your gaming system, such as a PlayStation
or XBox, a mod chip will allow you to play imported games
as well as backups of your own games made on CD-r or DVD-r
Media. |
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| Q: |
Why do
I need a mod chip to play imports and backups? |
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The gaming console checks the country code on the game
CD Roms / DVDs before it allows the game to start. If
the country code on the disc does not match that of your
console, it will not allow you to play the game. Similarly,
the console checks to make sure you have inserted an original
disc. |
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| Q: |
Can I copy my
VHS tapes using DVD Wizard Pro? |
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Our guide offers additional information on how to copy
VHS tapes. In order to achieve this you will need a video
card with a Video In port for a camcorder or VCR and the
software necessary to capture the video |
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