DVD MovieFactory allows you to create DVDs with the enhanced quality of Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. The 5.1-channel surround sound format has five independent channels (front center, front left, front right, surround left, surround right) plus a sixth channel for low frequency effects (LFE), usually a subwoofer.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to set project properties to enable DVD output with Dolby Digital® 5.1 surround sound.

To create a DVD with Dolby Digital® 5.1 audio:

1. Create a new project or open an existing one. Click Project Settings.

2. The Project Settings dialog box opens. Click Change MPEG Settings and select Customize.

3. In the Video Save Options dialog box, select the Compression tab.

4. Under Audio settings, select Dolby Digital audio in Audio format.

5. Select 5/2 (L,R,C,S) in Audio type.

6. Click OK to confirm your settings and close the Video Save Options dialog box.

7. Click OK to close the Project Settings dialog box and proceed with your project.

Tip: If the video you imported into your project already has Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, keep the Do not convert compliant MPEG files option selected in Project Settings dialog box.