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File conversion

Click the Advanced button to access the following file conversion options.

Conversion settings option Description
Allow video files to convert in the background Click to allow copies of video files to be converted to a quality level or format that is optimized for playback on your portable device when you add them to your library. If this option is not selected, copies of the files are converted during synchronization, which can increase the synchronization time. The converted copies are stored in a temporary location on your computer that you specify.
Allow audio files to convert in the background Click to allow copies of audio files to be converted to a quality level or format that is optimized for playback on your portable device when you add them to your library. If this option is not selected, copies of the files are converted during synchronization, which can increase the synchronization time. The converted copies are stored in a temporary location on your computer that you specify.
Deinterlace video files when converting Click if your video files are interlaced and you plan to play the files on a device that has a progressive-scan display, such as a Portable Media Center. (Because most video files are already deinterlaced, typically it is not necessary to select this option.)
Choose quality over speed when converting video (increases the conversion time) Click to allow copies of video files to be converted so that video playback quality on your portable device is improved.

When this option is selected, the Player uses additional computing power to increase the quality of the converted video files. This can increase the time required for conversion, especially if your computer has limited processing power.

Change (Temporary files location) Click the Change button to specify the temporary location on your computer that stores copies of your converted files to be synchronized to your portable device.
Delete Files (Temporary files location) Click the Delete button to remove the copies of your converted files from the temporary location on your computer.
Amount of disk space to use (Temporary files location) Specify the amount of disk space available on your computer for temporary storage of converted files to be synchronized to your portable device.

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