Disc Preferences

Before you proceed to burn your creation to a disc, it is recommended that you configure your disc preferences, including disc and video file format, audio format, etc. Click on the Disc Preferences tab to configure your disc’s preferences.

The following preferences are available on the Disc Preferences tab:

Disc Format

  • select the disc format you want to use to burn your video to a disc. Depending on the disc format that you select, there may be a drop down option to select the capacity of the disc.

Video and Audio Settings

  • Video recording format: if available for your selected disc format, select the recording format of the video on your disc and its aspect ratio.
  • Video encoding format and quality: if available for your selected disc format, select an encoding format and video quality for your disc. The Smart Fit option automatically adjusts the bit rate to the best quality video file that fits exactly to the capacity of the disc you are using.
  • Audio encoding format and channels: select an audio format for your disc, and the number of channels it is capable of outputting to.
PowerDirector note Disc Preferences

Note: the video quality and audio type options that are available depend on the disc format that you have selected.

  • Enable CyberLink TrueTheater Surround to enhance stereo sound: select this option to enable CyberLink TrueTheater Surround to enhance the menu background music. Choose between Living Room, Theater, and Stadium.

Disc Preferences