Product Q&A

Yes. You can edit from the original file, but it might run slow on your computer due to the large amounts of data, so we recommend creating a Proxy file for editing. By creating a proxy file for editing, you can edit the file faster and smoother.
Note that if you want to output to Blu-ray (BDMV) you must output to the MPEG-2 format; if a format other than MPEG-2 is inputted, it will automatically convert to MPEG-2.

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Yes, but if the recording is protected by a CPRM or AACS scheme then it will not be able to read it.

What is CPRM?
CPRM is a technical copyright enforcement system based on the encryption of the recorded data onto the Blu-ray or DVD media.
What is AACS?
AACS is a next generation technical copyright enforcement system based on the encryption of the recorded data. It is similar to the CPRM.

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Smart Rendering is possible with MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and DivX sources. Editing HDV camcorder sources with Smart Rendering considerably reduces picture quality loss.

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You can use Microsoft TV recorded files that were recorded with Media Center, or MPEG and AVI files that were recorded with a video capture board. However, Windows Vista Media Center files recorded from digital broadcasting in Japan cannot be edited.

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As long as you possess a valid license serial number you can use the software. The program installer is usually available for download from our website. When purchasing the software you receive a license serial number by e-mail. If your computer breaks or you lose access to your e-mail, you may not be able to retrieve your license serial number.
To avoid this, we strongly recommend you register your license serial number in your User Account (A free service on our website. Please create your User Account once you receive your license serial number if you do not have an account yet). Once registered, you will be able to retrieve your license serial number and the latest version of the program installer at any time.
NOTE: After one year from the software purchasing date, we will discontinue providing download programs. Therefore, we recommend that you burn it onto a CD/DVD.

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Yes, by using the "Chaptering tool", you can add chapters at specified intervals in minutes (i.e. every 5 minutes), or specify the number of chapters at equal intervals (i.e. specifying 5 chapters in a 10 minute clip will create a chapter every 2 minutes)

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Yes, provided all the resources used in your project are still available, you can load a TMPGEnc DVD Author 2 or 3 project in TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4. Note that if TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4 does not have a menu template equivalent to one available in TMPGEnc DVD Author 2 or 3 your project may not load entirely.

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Yes, through the Source Wizard DVD-Video importation options. Note that subtitles imported from a DVD-Video are in picture form and cannot be edited. You can also import and edit subtitles in text form (*.subtitle or *.srt files) in the Clip editor/Subtitles window. However, whatever the input form (picture or text), the output is always in picture format, preventing any further editing.

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You can use it if the trial version works fine, but it might take longer when you edit files.

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Our products have not been fully tested on the 64-bit version of Windows XP and Windows Vista. See our 64-bit compatibility page for current test results. You may download the trial versions of our software to test functionality, but keep in mind that our support does not cover usage on 64-bit systems, so please use at your own risk. All programs will run in 32-bit mode on a 64-bit OS.

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Please refer to the included help file (Press the F1 key while in the program). If you cannot solve the problem after looking at the help file, please contact our support center by email.

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