2。 iTunes

                            All-in-one Tutorial:

Step 1: Run the PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter Suite.

Part 1. Directly click “Open” button on right-hand side, and load the DVD or any video file you want to convert, and

begin the play process.

Part 2. “Set Output File/Location” within this “Open” menu.

Part 3: Setting the start point and stop point of the loaded DVD or video file with the range bar for conversion, or click “Set start and stop times for recording” in “Options” menu.

Tips: In the interface, you can choose set the cropping and resolution of the output video, stretch or choose to auto-stretch the widescreen with aspect ratio control to your needs, and regulate the audio and video quality of output video as you like. You can also set the Video and Audio quality, and limit the estimated file size.

Step 2: Complete the output settings.

Tips: Here comes the key step, because these options are of crucial importance for whether or not your encoded video will work on the iPod. So it’s to be discussed in great detail.

Choose Codec of video: Select MPEG-4(fast conversion, larger file size) or H.264(slow conversion, half the size) for the same quality as you like.

Bitrate: The bitrate refers to the number of bits per second devoted to storing the final product; the higher the bitrate, the greater the audio resolution of the final product. Bitrate (kbps) needs to be below 768 for H.264, and below 2500 for MPEG-4. PQ DVD Software recommends using lower-than-maximum numbers here, just for safety. If you’re really picky about video quality, you’ll need to test some clips to determine what looks and works best here.

Frame rate (fps): The frame rate is the number of frames or images that are projected or displayed per second. At least according to Apple’s technical specifications for the iPod, frame rate cannot exceed 30 fps regardless of whether you’re using MPEG-4 or H.264. In addition，you can also choose “Disable screensaver when recording” or “Shutdown the computer when the work is done”.

Part 1: Click “More Options” to finish the “Output Setting”.

Part 2: You can also click the “Options” at the top to customize the “Output Settings” or “DVD Settings”, Here, you can also record your DVD/video file later.

Step3：Convert the input DVD or video.

Part 1. Click “Record it” to start the conversion.

Part 2. Pause or stop the recording whenever you like by clicking “Pause/Stop”.

Part 3. In the “Open” field, you can also choose to “Batch Convert Video Files” for batch conversion.

Part4: Pause or stop any recording whenever you like by clicking “Pause/Stop”.

Step4：When the conversion finishes, add the converted video file by clicking “Add File to Library” in iTunes’ File menu, and select this output video file to iPod’s playlist.

Tips: When it finishes, add the converted file to your iTunes library by simply dragging it onto the iTunes icon in your Dock. Be aware that a video file that is accepted by iTunes is not always compatible with the iPod; this won’t become apparent until you synchronize the iPod.

Then, you can enjoy the video on your iPod now. Simple and easy-to-use, isn’t it?