DivX 10 User manual

DivX 10 User Guide
Updated December 20, 2013
USER
GUIDE

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Contents
Converter
Profiles & Presets
Combine Videos
Output Settings
Input Formats
Converting
Registration
Player
Playback
Video Library
DivX To Go
DivX Media Server
Video On Demand
Codec in Virtual Dub
The DivX Encoder – More Info
Your First DivX File
Audio
Your First Multipass
Glossary
1-Pass, 2-Pass, and Multipass
4K
AAC
AVI
Biterate, Framerate, and FPS
Codec & Container Formats
DLNA
Frames
H.264
HEVC/H.265
Macroblocks and Motion
MKV
Resolution v. Aspect Ratio
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Profiles & Presets
Combine Videos
Output Settings
Input Formats
Converting
Registration

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CONVERTER
Welcome to the DivX Converter user guide. DivX Converter is
an easy way to convert and customize your digital videos into
high-quality, highly compressed DivX® or MKV videos on a
Windows or Mac computer. DivX Converter continues to focus
on our simple ‘one step’ conversion, while making it even easier
to customize your video settings. You can limit your file size,
remove audio tracks, and set your video bitrate all in a few short
clicks of a button.
We’ve continued to extend support to new formats in DivX
10 so you’ll have access to all profiles and presets absolutely
free! This means it costs nothing to encode your high definition
videos into the DivX, MKV, or MP4 format in just one easy step.
To add support for inputting MPEG-2 videos you can purchase
the MPEG-2/DVD Plug-in for DivX Converter.
The key advantage of DivX video over other media formats
is the ability to play your videos beyond your computer. DivX
Converter’s DivX, DivX Plus, and DivX HEVC output profiles let
you optimize digital video to be played on any computer or a
DivX Certified® device, including DVD players, PlayStation®
3, HDTVs and even mobile phones. With its new MP4 output
presets, you can create video that will be compatible with
mobile devices like iPhone or iPad.
Please note that to play DivX HEVC, DivX Plus HD, or DivX HD files on
a DivX Certified device, your device will require the appropriate DivX
certification.
In this guide you will learn how to:
• Convert your videos to DivX, DivX Plus, DivX HEVC, or MP4 formats
• Combine multiple videos into a single DivX file
• Tweak your file settings, including video profile, resolution, output
file size and encoding bitrate to customize your videos
• Configure multi channel audio output for a surround sound
experience with audio pass through* (when supported)
Let’s get started...

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With your videos in the DivX format, you can play them on your
PC/Mac, your TV, or on the go with millions of DivX Certified
devices (Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, mobile phones, etc.)
Check a list of categories and keep a look out for the DivX logo
when you purchase your next consumer electronics device.
DivX Converter was designed to make every customization
option accessible and visible in one interface, allowing you to
change profiles or presets, combine files and access advanced
features with a click of a button. We continue to use H.264
video and AAC audio for high definition digital video in our DivX
Plus HD profile and you’ll be able to continue enjoying stunning
HD video the way it was meant to be seen without sacrificing
speed or performance. New in DivX 10 is the ability to create
DivX HEVC videos, the newest standard in high quality
video compression.
The DivX Converter has five DivX profiles and two MP4 presets.
Choose the DivX profile that best matches the device on which
you expect to play your DivX video. Choose a MP4 preset for
playback on other mobile devices.
Options include:
• DivX HEVC
• DivX Plus HD (e.g. DivX Plus HD Certified Blu-ray players)
• High Definition 1080p (e.g. DVD Players, multimedia
storage devices)
• High Definition 720p (e.g. DVD Players)
• Home Theater (e.g. DVD Players, Tablets)
• Mobile (e.g. Smart phones, personal multimedia players)
• MP4 iPhone (for iPhone)
• MP4 iPad (for iPad)
DIVX CONVERTER
PROFILES & PRESETS

All values
specified in
Table E-1
of ITU
H.264 spec
12 Mbps40 Mbps 40 Mbps6 Mbps
Up to 8 Up to 8Up to 8 Up to 8 Up to 8 Up to 8 Up to 8 Up to 8 Up to 8At least 1 At least 1
AAC, AC3,
MP3
AAC, AC3,
MP3
AAC, AC3,
MP3
AAC, AC3 AAC, AC3 AAC, AC3 MP3 AAC AACAAC, AC3,
Vorbis
AAC, AC3,
Vorbis
8000 kbps 4000 kbps 600 kbps 8000 kbps 4000 kbps20000
kbps
20 Mbps
Standard
PAR (1:1,
10:11,
40:33,
12:11,
16:11)
Standard
PAR (1:1,
10:11,
40:33,
12:11,
16:11)
Standard
PAR (1:1,
10:11,
40:33,
12:11,
16:11)
Standard
PAR (1:1,
10:11,
40:33,
12:11,
16:11, 16:9)
Standard
PAR (1:1,
10:11,
40:33,
12:11,
16:11, 16:9)
Square (1:1)
DivX HEVC DivX HEVC DivX Plus DivX Plus HD 1080p HD 720p Home Mobile iPad iPhone
1080p 720p 4K HD Theater MP4 MP4
Unlimited
Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB Unlimited Unlimited
MKV MKV MKV MKV MKV DIVX DIVX DIVX DIVX MP4 MP4
H.265 H.265 H.265 H.265 H.264 DivX DivX DivX DivX H.264 H.264
3,4,5,6 3,4,5,6 3,4,5,6 3,4,5,6
3840x2160 1920x1080 1280x720 3840x2160 1920x1080 1920x1080 1280x720 720x480 320x240 1280x720 640x480
(NTSC)
720x576
(PAL)
< 30fps 30fps 30fps 30fps 30fps
@1080p @1080p (NTSC)
< 30fps 60fps 25fps
@720p @720p (PAL)
<60 fps<60 fps <30 fps <30 fps <30 fps <30 fps
Square(1:1)Square(1:1) Square(1:1) Square(1:1)
File Container
Max File Size
File Extension
Video
Codec
Maximum
Resolution
Frame Rate
Pixel Aspect
Ratio
Maximum
Average Bitrate
# of streams
Codecs
Audio
DivX HEVC
4K
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The following table defines each of the official DivX profiles and MP4 presets supported by Converter.
See more technical specifications for official DivX profiles.

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To combine more than one video into a single video, drag and drop
all the videos you want to convert into DivX Converter, or add them
via the “Add” button. Then, check the box next to “Combine all
videos into one file”.
A few notes:
• DivX Converter does not combine .VOB files through the
“combine all videos into one file” function. If you want to convert
the entire VOB chain from a DVD, drag and drop the primary VOB
file (usually the first or the largest in the folder) and the converter
will automatically recognize all the relevant VOB files in the folder
to include in the output file.
• Your final video will take the name of the first video in your list.
You can rename it by clicking the Pencil icon next to the title and
writing in a new name.
• Each video listed in the menu will reflect the filename of the
original video. To change, rename the original file before starting
to convert. Just click on the pencil icon to the left of the file name
to edit it.
COMBINE VIDEOS

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In this section, you will learn how to adjust your output to change
the resolution, file size, and bitrate of your converted file.
To adjust your file settings, click on the OUTPUT, AUDIO, or
SUBTITLES menus for the particular file you would like to edit.
Output Menu
In addition to selecting a ready-made DivX profile or MP4 preset
for your video, DivX Converter lets you customize how the video is
compressed with special settings for video, audio, and subtitles.
In this section you can learn what the options are for video output
and how they work.
Custom Resolution
If you would like to specify a resolution other than the default
provided by your output profile/preset, you can check the
“Custom resolution” box in the output menu. Your resolution
cannot be larger than allowed by the current output profile
you have selected. For instance, if you would like to specify a
resolution of 1280x576, you will need to select the DivX HD 720p
output profile or higher (which supports up to 1280x720). See
the table under “DivX Converter Profiles & Presets”) original
video. To change, rename the original file before starting to
convert. Just click on the pencil icon to the left of the file
name to edit it.
OUTPUT SETTINGS

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Limit File Size
This setting determines the file size of your converted video.
If you plan to burn your converted DivX video onto a CD,
for example, choose that option from the drop-down list.
Custom Bitrate
The DivX Converter will automatically choose an appropriate
bitrate for your video based on the output profile you have
selected. If you would like to customize your bitrate, however,
you may check the boxes for custom audio and video bitrate
and make any desired changes.
2-pass encoding
Converter allows videos to be encoded in 1-pass or 2-pass.
To select this feature, just add the file to the conversion queue
and check the 2-pass encoding box to enable it or un-check
the box to use 1-pass encoding. To learn more about the
1-pass and 2-pass encoding options, see our Glossary.

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Video Pass-Through
This options lets you speed up conversion by keeping the
same video stream as the source video, when it is supported.
To use this feature, just check the box “Pass through video
when possible” under the Output tab.
Rotate Video
This feature lets you rotate the image of your video by 90° or
180° in either direction. It is especially useful when you took
video on your camera or phone in portrait orientation. To
use it, just add the file to the conversion queue and click on
the Output menu. Check the box “Rotate video” and choose
your degree of rotation, or check the “Flip horizontal” or “Flip
vertical” boxes to flip the image.
Hardware Acceleration
Hardware acceleration enables you to smoothly play high
definition videos on any computer that has a DXVA capable
graphics card – which means no more blocky videos or
dropped frames. In addition to the DivX Plus H.264 decoder
1.2 support of DXVA hardware acceleration, all codec settings
are controlled from one location in the new DivX Control
Panel. use 1-pass encoding. To learn more about the 1-pass
and 2-pass encoding options, see our Glossary.

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Audio Tracks & Menu
If your source video has more than one audio soundtrack, DivX
Converter will give you options to include them in your final
converted video. Click the “Audio Tracks” dropdown menu
to select or de-select the various audio tracks that are
available for each indivudal video.
Select Audio Tracks
If your source video has more than one audio soundtrack,
DivX Converter will give you options to include them in your
final converted video. Click the “Audio Tracks” dropdown
menu to select or de-select the various audio tracks that
are available for each indivudal video.
Re-order Audio Tracks
This feature can be used to make a certain audio track the
default for the video, or to order them how you would like
them to appear when selected for playback. Just drag and
drop the video file under the Audio menu, or use the up and
down arrows to move them. The first track at the top of the
list will be your default.
Audio Pass-Through
By having this box checked, you will allow DivX Converter to
maintain the original source of audio for video files. This feature
is only available for files with AC3 and MP3 audio using the
DivX profiles; AAC audio can be passed through using the
DivX Plus HD profile. It also will not work when encoding with
Mobile profile or MP4 presets or when combining videos.
If you wish to turn this feature off, you can uncheck the
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Output Format Selection
DivX Converter creates files with MP3 orAC3 audio streams for
all .divx files. Under the DivX Plus HD profile, it can create files
with AAC, Vorbis, or AC3 audio streams, with an .mkv extension.
Lastly, files created with the iPod or iPhone presets will have
AAC audio streams.
In order to get 6 channel audio in your DivX video, your input file
needs to have a 6-channel supported audio format AND pass
through the audio when converting the file. Supported audio
formats include AC3 audio for all profiles (.divx and .mkv) and
AAC if exporting to DivX Plus HD Profile (.mkv).
Custom Audio Bitrate
The DivX Converter will automatically choose an appropriate
bitrate for your audio based on the output profile you have
selected. If you would like to customize your bitrate, however,
you may check the boxes for custom audio and video bitrate
and make any desired changes.

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Subtitles Tracks & Menu
If your original video comes with subtitles, you can use the
options in this menu to select and order the tracks. Read on
to learn more about how these settings work.
Select Subtitle Tracks
If your source video has more than one subtitle track, DivX
Converter will give you options to include them in your final
converted video. Click on the “Subtitles” dropdown menu to
select or de-select the various subtitles that are available for
each individual video. If the subtitles drop-down menu
is greyed out, then no subtitles are available for that video.
Reorder Subtitle Tracks
As with the audio tracks, you can have your favorite
language’s subtitle track set as the default. Just move
the tracks up and down, either by dragging and dropping
or by using the up/down arrows, to set the priority and
order. The first track will be your default.
Hardcode Subtitles
This is another feature that had many requests from our
community. Hard-coded subtitles means that the text
becomes part of the actual image of the video, so it cannot
be turned off like the regular XSUB subtitles in the DivX
format. Because they are part of the image, only one subtitle
track will be used. If you have multiple subtitle tracks, the
first one in the list will be hard coded. To use this feature, just
check “Burn subtitle into video” under the Subtitle menu.

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My Presets
A feature requested by many users, now you can create your
own presets based on the DivX profiles for reuse at any time.
To do so, add a file to the Converter queue and choose one of
the profiles or presets provided by the software. Then, make
your adjustments in the Output and Audio menus and press
“Save” at the bottom of the Output menu. You can name your
preset so it is more easily remembered later, and click OK. To
access the profile again, just go to the profiles and presets
menu. It will appear under the MY PRESETS section.
Preferences
How to Find
In DivX Converter, go to the Help menu in the upper right corner
of the application, under the [?] icon, and select “Preferences”.
Output Folder
This preference sets where your new video will be saved after it
has been converted. To change it, go into the Preferences menu
and under the Output Folder section, click the “Browse” button.
Select a new location on your computer and click “OK”. By
default, Converter saves the videos in the DIVX MOVIES folder,
which can be found under your operating system’s default
Videos folder, or from a Desktop shortcut.
To see your Output folder at any time, just click the “Open”
button in the bottom right corner of Converter, next to where
it shows the Output folder location.

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DivX Converter will handle most popular video file formats and
convert them to the .divx, .mkv, or .mp4 format with just a click
of a button. This table details the native and extended format
support capabilities for the DivX Converter, including additional
information on what filters you may need to optimize your file
conversion.
Please note that we are constantly striving to improve our
product and expand the capabilities of the software. This table
reflects the minimum of supported formats; we may continue
to add new formats in updates to the product. For the most
current information on DivX Converter’s capabilities or to suggest
ideas for new file support or functionality, please check the DivX
Support site or the DivX Forums.
INPUT FORMATS
Temp Folder
The temporary folder is where all the temp files used during the
conversion process are stored. To change it, just go into the
Preferences menu and under the Temp Folder section, click the
“Browse” button. Select a new location on your computer and
click “OK”.
What to do on shutdown:
This function lets you decide what the Converter application does
after a job is completed. Sometimes conversion can take a while,
especially if you have a large file or are encoding an entire batch
of files. If you want the application to close or the computer to do
something automatically once conversion is done because you will
be away, set a default here.
• Do Nothing: Converter will stay open and will be idle
• Sleep: Converter will stay open but the computer will go into
Sleep mode
• Hibernate: Converter will stay open but the computer will go
into Hibernate mode
• Logout: The current user will be logged out of their session on
the computer
• Shutdown: The computer will shut down, also closing Converter
• Exit Converter: Converter will be closed but the computer will
remain on (pending regular system settings)

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Using DivX Converter is still as easy as 1-2-3:
STEP 1
Drag and drop your video files from any folder in your computer
onto DivX Converter. Or, click on the “Add Files” [ + ] button and
select your videos there.rename the original file before starting
to convert. Just click on the pencil icon to the left of the file name
to edit it.
STEP 2
Choose an output profile or preset from the dropdown menu
STEP 3
Click the “Start” button
DivX Converter will alert you when your file is finished. Once the
file is done encoding you can click “Open” to open up the folder
containing your new converted video.
Your default DIVX MOVIES folder is usually located under the MY
VIDEOS folder on your computer. For example: C:\Documents
and Settings\<your username>\My Documents\My Videos\DivX
Movies. The output folder is also listed at the bottom of the DivX
Converter’s interface, next to the Change and Open buttons.
You can click Open to see your DivX moves at any time,
or click Change to use a different output directory.
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DivX Converter is part of the DivX 10. All the output profiles and
presets are completely free. It also comes with a 15-day free trial
of the MPEG-2/DVD Plug-in. After the trial expires, you can
continue using any of the output profiles and presets. This will
never expire. However, you’ll have to purchase the MPEG-2/
DVD Plug-in to continue converting MPEG-2 video formats (MPG,
TS, VOB and SVCD). To get the MPEG-2/DVD Plug-in, click the
“Buy Now” button in the trial screen that opens when your DivX
Converter trial expires and follow the instructions to purchase.
After buying the plug-in, you’ll receive a serial number by email
with the instructions on how to register the product. When your
products have been successfully registered, the serial number will
disappear and the status displayed to the right of the product name
will change to “Registered”.
TIP: The MPEG-2 plug-in is integrated on your download of the DivX 10
After purchasing the Plug-in you do not need to download or install
any additional software. Simply enter the serial numbers you receive
in your order confirmation email and the Plug-in will be enabled for
you automatically.
MPEG-2/DVD Plug-in
You can add support to DivX Converter to encode MPG, VOB, TS
and SVCD files with the optional MPEG-2/DVD Plug-in (US $9.99).
This allows you to backup your personal DVDs and more. Note
that your files cannot be copy protected with any sort of DRM or
encryption.
TIP: The MPEG-2 plug-in is integrated on your download of the DivX 10
After purchasing the Plug-in you do not need to download or install
any additional software. Simply enter the serial numbers you receive
in your order confirmation email and the Plug-in will be enabled for you
automatically.
REGISTRATION

PLAYER
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Playback
Video Library
DivX To Go
DivX Media Server
Video On Demand
DivX Player 10 is available on Windows and Mac and is the official
video playback software for DivX® video. It is free Learn more about
system requirements for Windows and Mac.
Player provides everything you need for a true HD video experience
on your computer and beyond. In addition to playing your .divx files
and the .avi files encoded with the DivX Codec, Player can play most
other popular file formats such as MKV and WMV provided you have
the necessary filters installed on your computer. QuickTime MOV
and MP4 files can also be played without the need for any additional
software. For a full list of supported formats see this table.
Also available within Player is DivX To Go—a tool that makes it
easier to transfer your videos from computer to your DivX devices
—and DivX Media Server—which allows you to stream DivX, MKV
and MP4 videos to DLNA-compatible devices from your computer.
Find out more in our DivX To Go and DivX Media Server sections.
Player is completely free. Optional plug-ins are available for
enhancing the audio playback on Windows. DFX Plug-in and
SRS AudioFusion can be purchased online. Look for the order
confirmation email you’ll receive at the time of purchase for
instructions to register the plug-ins.

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Player accepts the most popular digital video formats (AVI, DIVX,
MKV, MP4, MOV, WMV) and offers advanced features (multiple
subtitles, audio tracks, smooth FF/RW) so it’s the only tool you
need for high-quality playback of your video collection. For
details on file support, see this table.
Opening a File
In order to open and play a video stored on your hard drive, on
your USB memory stick attached to your computer or from a
CD/DVD or USB loaded into your computer, you can use one
of the following methods:
STEP 1
Click on the FILE menu and select “Open”. Then navigate
your computer’s folders to pick the file you want to play.
STEP 2
Browse the folders on your computer to find the video you want
to play. Double click the file (if that format is already set to use
Player as the default program) or right-click and select “Open
With…” then pick DivX Player.
STEP 3
Drag and drop the video from its location on your computer
onto the Player screen
TIP: If the playback of your video suddenly stops and you see
a promotional banner inside the player screen, this means either
that it was the end of the video or that the file is damaged. Player
will never stop the playback of your video to display a banner.
It will only show ads once the video is done playing, unless
banner ads have been disabled in your Preferences.
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Opening a File from a URL
In order to open a video from a URL, simply go to the FILE
menu of player and select “Open URL”. Enter the Internet
address of the video you would like to watch and click OK
to confirm.
DO: http://www.mywebsite.com/subfolder/myvideo.divx
DON’T: http://www.mywebsite.com/subpage.html
Please note: Player is only capable of opening direct video
links. Do not enter addresses of web pages where the video
is located. You will need to enter the URL that is the direct
path to the file itself.