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2. Ensure that your computer is able to contact SnapStream.Net for Program Guide data
downloads by configuring any routers or firewalls to allow Beyond TV use of port 443.
Poor video quality
Note: Many users compare the “Live TV” or recording quality to that of proprietary TV-viewing
software provided with the capture device. These programs do not compress the video stream at
all, so there is no quality loss. Beyond TV compresses the stream, so in most cases there will be
discernible quality loss. Beyond TV will by default attempt to detect the best quality level that your
computer is capable of, and will set that quality profile by default. Many of the following suggestions
will lower the CPU usage on your machine so that you may try a higher quality profile.
1. The following steps apply to all setups, and usually help to improve video quality, be it in
recordings or in Live TV, greatly.
a. Full system virus scan and removal
b. Full system adware (spyware) scan and removal
c. Full hard disk defragmentation
2. Try lowering the resolution or color depth of your desktop (CONTROL PANEL
g
DISPLAY
g
SETTINGS (tab)).
3. Ensure that, in multiple display systems (two monitors, or one monitor and a TV-OUT),
Beyond TV is running on the PRIMARY display, which will be indicated by the numeral 1 in
the “Display Properties” window on the “Settings” tab (CONTROL PANEL
g
DISPLAY
g
SETTINGS (tab)). Clicking the “Identify” button to display a large numeral 1 on the primary
display and 2 on the secondary display. You can also try disabling the second monitor.
4. Playback of MPEG-2 videos can be greatly improved with the use of a third-party decoder,
which Beyond TV 3.2 (and above) support. For detailed information on using a third-party
decoder, please see our community article, “Improve the performance of Beyond TV 3 with
third party MPEG-2 decoders,” through the “Community” sectionfrom our website
(
http://www.snapstream.com
).
Note: To be able to burn your movies to disc in Beyond TV, you must have QuickDVD Installed.
ArcSoft QuickDVD Installation:
ArcSoft QuickDVD™
offers you the absolute easiest way to make your own DVD movies. Forget
about all the complicated procedures typically associated with digital video… if you can use a
remote control, you can put your home movies on DVD. It’s really that simple. Attention couch
potatoes--DVD is in your hands!
You can now quickly and easily burn pre-recorded television programs and personal home video to
DVD disc. Users simply press play on their VCR or camcorder, or choose content from a list of pre-
recorded shows, and in no time their hot little DVD disc is ready for archiving or sharing with family
and friends.
ArcSoft QuickDVD offers a striking, wizard-style interface design features large buttons and easy-to-
read text, making video-transfer and disc creation fast and simple for even the most novice users.
With QuickDVD it enables users to customize their DVD discs with beautifully illustrated menu
backgrounds. Users may choose from dozens of attractive images in a variety of styles and categories.
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