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The Output Method Window

This window allows you to change some quality settings. Notice on your left there is a DVD configuration window. This is just really a reminder of what exactly you selected in the previous windows to be encoded. On the right we have the Output method options.

First is Resolution. One problem with iPods so far is users report they can be picky about Resolution. Generally speaking, higher resolution produces higher quality, but you must also remember that iPods have small screens. Therefore an average resolution is fine. CloneDVD Mobile resolution options vary.

Next there is a video quality slidebar. It ranges from the numbers 13 - 33, the higher the number, the higher the bitrate, the higher the quality and the higher the file size (which is estimated just below the bar). Higher quality is always better of course, but you probably don't need to push the whole way to 33, the difference probably wouldn't be too noticeable from a slightly lower figure. The button beside the slidebar will set to the default setting, which is 23.

Enter the filename to write is the next thing that needs to be changed. The button beside the field will open a save window that will let you choose an output directory and filename. The last option is Label; the is the name of the video segment you will output, so if its a TV show, give it the episode name or something. Think creatively ;-).

Starting the Conversion

The only thing left to do to start the conversion is click the Go! button.

The Conversion Process

The time the conversion will take depends on the length of the video that has to be encoded and the speed of your computer. You can switch between Snapshot, Summary and Log during the encoding process if you want to. Snapshot provides somewhat of a preview, but as it sounds, it just shows every few frames as opposed to an actual video preview.

The process should go fine, but keep the Log tab open just in case there are any errors. Automatically shut down the computer when done is a good option to select if you are encoding over night. You can Cancel or Pause the process at any stage. You can minimize it and continue working but don't use any resource demanding applications while encoding.

Finally

You should know enough about CloneDVD Mobile to use it frequently for DVD to iPod conversions now. If you have any problems, refer to our Discussion Forums. We have a specific forum for iPod discussion here. If you find any problems, mistakes or have any feedback on this guide, send me a Private Message (you need to have an account to send a PM). My nickname is Dela. I hope this guide helped you, hope you stick around :-)

Version History

11th February 2006, First Version Online (Dela) V1.0

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Created: 10 February 2006 Last updated: 14 August 2007