Burning recordings to DVD

In order to burn recordings to DVD on your computer, you'll need to install the SnapStream DVD Burn Helper plug-in for your web browser. You can download the latest version of the plug-in from the SnapStream website, at http://www.snapstream.com/download/enterprise/dvd/

When you download the plug-in, ddepending on your browser, you may have the option to Open the file, or you may be required to Save the file to your computer's hard drive. If you have the option, select Open; otherwise, save the file, then double-click the file to run it.

The Setup Wizard will launch. Click Next.

Next you will see the End User License Agreement for the DVD Burn Helper. Click the checkbox and then click Next.

Next, you will be prompted to enter a product key. This key should be available from the administrator of your SnapStream appliance.

Click Install to start the installation.

Once the installation is complete, click Finish. Then restart your web browser and return to the web interface.

Open the Library. You will now see the Burn to DVD option for each completed recording, under More..

Only completed recordings can be burned to DVD. 

To get started, find a program that you would like to burn, and click the button. 

If you are prompted to select an application with which to open the link, select DVD Burn App, and check the box to remember your selection. 

The DVD Burning window will open. 

The video that you selected will be displayed. To add another video, return to the Library and hit Burn to DVD for that recording. To remove a recording, click Remove.

The DVD Burn Helper will display the following information.

Title, Date Recorded, Duration, Channel

Information about each recording that has been added to the disc.

Inserted Disc Size

The total time available on the DVD that is in your drive.

Total File Size

The total length of time of all recordings that have been added to the disk. If this number is greater than Inserted Disc Size, you won't be able to start burning the DVD. Remove some recordings from the list until this number drops below Inserted Disc Size.

Selected File Size

The length of the currently selected recording.

The following options are available in the DVD Burn Helper.

Burn Device

If you have multiple DVD burners available on your local computer, you can switch between them here. 

Build to ISO

This option will create an ISO file (a disc image) from the recordings in the list. NOTE: This option will not appear for users running Windows XP.

Burn DVD

Starts the burning process. If a blank disc is not currently inserted in the drive, this option will be grayed out. 

Settings

Click this button to see advanced settings. 

Video Format

Switch the format used for burning video discs. Available formats are NTSC and PAL.

Disc Type

Switch between burning a Video or a Data disc.

Temporary Folder

The DVD Burn Helper will download the recordings to your computer in order to queue it for burning. When the burn is completed, the recordings will be deleted. If there is a specific folder in which you wish these temporary files to be stored, you can select it here.

Note: If you don't know what value you wish to use for these settings, simply use the defaults.

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