Creating a personalized karaoke DVD with your favorite songs is an exciting project that can be easily accomplished with the help of Karaoke DVD Burner. This software streamlines the process of compiling, organizing, and burning your karaoke tracks onto a DVD disc, complete with custom menus for easy navigation. Whether you’re an avid karaoke enthusiast or looking to create a unique gift, this guide will walk you through the steps to use Karaoke DVD Burner effectively.

Getting Started with Karaoke DVD Burner

When you launch Karaoke DVD Burner for the first time, you’ll be greeted by the Create Disc Wizard, which guides you through the process. You can also access this wizard anytime through the toolbar button or the File menu.

Adding Songs to Your DVD

From CD+G Discs

1. Insert your CD+G disc and click the “Read CD+G disc” button. The software will list the tracks, using the FreeDB internet database to display names (internet connection required).
2. Select the tracks you wish to add. Choose how you want to organize them in folders - by current folder, new folder, artist, or alphabetically.
3. Confirm your selection. The software will then save these files to your hard disk, a process that involves video encoding and may take some time.

From Hard Drive

• Using Smart Add: This feature scans your hard drive for karaoke files. Select your folder, decide if you want to include subfolders, and specify the file types. You can also choose to read song metadata from ID3 tags or filenames.
• Adding Files Directly: Simply click “Add Files” and select the karaoke tracks from your folders. These will be added to the current DVD structure without sorting into specific folders.

Choosing Your Menu Style

Karaoke DVD Burner offers several predefined menu styles, or you can create your own. Select a style to see a preview and adjust the layout based on the number of songs on your DVD. Don’t forget to set the TV standard (NTSC or PAL) based on your region and whether you want to display track numbers on the menu screens.

Creating and Burning Your DVD

Once your songs are organized and your menu is designed, it’s time to burn your DVD. The software will convert all files to a video format, create menus, and then author the DVD disc. Make sure you have a DVD writer and a blank DVD ready. Choose your burning speed and save the compilation if you wish to edit it later. If you select “Create compatible disc,” the software ensures the DVD will be playable on all DVD players by writing at least 1 GB of data.

Organizing Songs on the Disc

You have two options for arranging songs: a flat directory structure or using folders to create a more organized layout with submenus. This choice affects how songs are accessed from the DVD menus.

Finalizing Your Karaoke DVD

After the burning process is complete, you’ll have a custom karaoke DVD with a professional-looking menu, ready for your next karaoke session. Whether you’re practicing alone or hosting a karaoke party, your DVD will serve as a personalized collection of your favorite songs, easily navigable thanks to the thoughtful organization and customization options provided by Karaoke DVD Burner.