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Convert/Transcode HDR-CX560V AVCHD to MOV for iDVD ’11 & Burn HDR-CX560V AVCHD to DVD with iDVD ’11
  • The Sony HDR-CX560V Camcorder, with its full 1080/60p HD cam and a 64GB internal flash memory, is designed to take your recording beyond the normal standard and keep your colorful and unforgettable memory of your amazing holidays in its vivid and lively images. On top of the 26 hours of HD storage and a built-in GPS receiver, there is also Sony's Cinematone presets and 24p recording that give your video a film-like look and feel.
  • Many of the HDR-CX560V users edit their MTS videos via various kinds of software, while others just want to keep their original and beautiful memory in DVDs. For the Mac users, the iDVD’11 will be the best choice. However, as we know that it is unlikely to add the MTS/M2TS files, taken by the HDR-CX560V to your iDVD’11 because the files can not be recognized by the iDVD’11. So if you want to burn your files to DVD via the iDVD’11, what you need to do firstly is to convert and transcode HDR-CX560V AVCHD to MOV for iDVD’11.
  • Here we recommend you the best HDR-CX560V AVCHD to MOV converter which enables you to transcode and convert to MOV for iDVD ’11 conveniently and efficiently. With its convenient performance, great interface, fast conversion as well as and the optimal parameter setting option for output files, the HDR-CX560V AVCHD to MOV converter definitely is the first and best choice for you. Here are the steps for you to convert/transcode CX560V AVCHD to MOV for iDVD ’11& Burn HDR-CX560V AVCHD to DVD with iDVD ’11; just follow it.
  • Preparation for converting and transcoding CX560V AVCHD to MOV for iDVD ’11:
    1. Software: the best HDR-CX560V AVCHD to MOV Converter(free for trial version)
    2. Operating system requirement: Mac OS X 10.5 or above
  • Guide: Convert/Transcode HDR-CX560V AVCHD to MOV for iDVD ’11 & Burn HDR-CX560V AVCHD to DVD with iDVD ’11
  • Part 1: Convert/Transcode HDR-CX560V AVCHD to MOV for iDVD ’11
    First of all, connect your HDR-CX560V camcorder to Apple computer via USB cable, find the .mts files by following the camera folder AVCHD > BDMV > STREAM. Then copy and transfer the .mts files from camera to the Apple hard drive disk.
  • Step 1: Import CX560V AVCHD to the best CX560V AVCHD to iDVD Converter.
    Add CX560V AVCHD to iDVD Converter. Click the adding button to import CX560V AVCHD to the best CX560V AVCHD to iDVD Converter. You can tick the box in front of the file you want to convert. If it is necessary, you can double click the each file to have a preview.
    Tip: If you have multiple MTS/M2TS video files, you can tick the “Merge into one” box to combine the multiple video files into one single file so that you can play these files without interruption.
  • Step 2: Select an output format for iDVD ’11 and set the output folder.
    Click the “Format”, you will get the dropdown menu and then move your pointer to HD Video> H.264 HD Video(*.mov). The MOV format with H.264 HD video codec is the recommended output format to keep its original HD quality. Then you can set the output folder as you need by clicking “Browse” icon.
  • Step 3: Click “Settings” icon to adjust audio and video parameters.
    Click the “Settings” icon and you will go into a new interface named “Profile Settings”. You can adjust codec, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channel in the interface according to your needs and optimize the output file quality. You can refer to the screen shot below.
    Note: You’d better set the video frame rate as 29.97fps, video size as 720*480, sample rate as 48khz to keep the best quality for burning DVD via iDVD ’11.
  • Step 4: Start converting your HDR-CX350V AVCHD to MOV for iDVD ’11.
    Click the “Convert” button; it will convert/trsnscode HDR-CX560V AVCHD to MOV for iDVD ’11 on Mac immediately. You can find the process in the “Conversion” interface.
  • Part 2: Burn HDR-CX560V AVCHD to DVD with iDVD ’11.
    Step1: Choose “Project”> “Add Movie” or drag the video to any area of the menu in the Viewer that is not a drop zone. If dotted lines appear in the menu as you drag the video, move the pointer until the dotted lines disappear, and then let go to drop the video. (Dotted lines indicate a drop zone, which is the part of the menu background.)
  • Step2: Change the DVD title, click inside the title in the Viewer and then edit it. You can choose a different font, typeface (style), and size from the pop-up menus underneath the title.
  • Step 3: Customize your DVD. You can make a scene, show off slideshows and add finishing touches.
  • Step 4: Burn to share. Once you finish your DVD masterpiece, only one step remains: burning it. With iDVD, you can burn to single- or double-layer DVDs. And the people you share your DVDs with can watch them anywhere they want: on a standard TV, a widescreen TV, a Mac, or a PC.
  • Tip:
    The best CX560V AVCHD to iDVD Converter also allows you to transcode AVCHD to FCP, iMovie, Avid Media Composer, etc. You can link to Brorosft AVCHD MTS Converter to get more information.

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