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Working with project properties
A large range of formats and various types of media files are 
supported. Some settings in a project’s properties are simply 
informational details about the project, while others 
control how your project is handled and its output. If you 
have multiple projects, the settings used for each project are 
stored. These settings can be saved as templates for future 
use.
To view and modify project properties, choose 
Properties 
from the 
File menu. The Project Properties dialog has five 
tabs: 
Video, Audio, Ruler, Summary, and Audio CD. An 
overview of each tab and its settings follows. 
Video tab
This tab allows you to set different characteristics the 
project uses to handle the video. Also, this tab displays 
information about the video contained in your project. For 
more information, see Modifying project video properties on page 
203.
Audio tab
This tab allows you to set different characteristics the project uses to handle the audio. This page also 
displays the available drive space where recorded audio is stored.
Item Description
Master bus modeChoose Stereo to create a two-channel stereo project. Choose 5.1 Surround if you want to perform advanced 
5.1-channel mixing (available only in the full version of Vegas software).
Number of stereo busses Enter the number of stereo busses that you want in your project. You may add up to 25 additional busses. The 
busses appear in the Mixer.
Sample rateChoose a sample rate from the drop-down list or enter your own rate. The sample rate range is 2,000 Hz to 
96,000 Hz. Higher sample rates result in better quality sound, but also mean larger audio files.
Bit depth Choose a bit depth from the drop-down list. A higher bit depth results in better quality sound, but also means 
larger audio files.
Resample qualityChoose Preview, Good, or Best resample quality.
Enable low-pass filter on LFE 
(surround projects only)Applies a low-pass filter to each track in a 5.1 surround project that is assigned to the LFE channel.
Cutoff frequency for low-pass 
filter (Hz)Choose a frequency to set the frequency above which audio will be ignored by the LFE channel.
Low-pass filter quality Choose Preview, Good, or Best to determine the sharpness of the filter’s rolloff curve. Best produces the 
sharpest curve.
Recorded files folderDisplays the path where recorded audio is stored. The Browse button allows you to select a new location to 
store recordings.
Free storage space in selected 
folderDisplays the available disk space where recorded audio is stored.
Start all new projects with 
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Ruler tab
This tab allows you to change ruler settings used in your project. You can also change ruler settings in track 
view. For more information, see Changing the ruler format on page 285.
Summary tab
This tab allows you to enter information about the project. You can leave the boxes on this tab blank or, if 
information exists, you can change it at any time.
Audio CD tab
This tab allows you to enter information used when burning audio CDs.
CD burning is only available in the full version of Vegas software.
Using the toolbar
The main toolbar is automatically displayed below the menu bar. However, you may hide and customize the 
toolbar to suit your preferences. The settings that you apply to the toolbar remain set until you change them 
again.
Hiding and displaying the toolbar
If you prefer to use shortcut keys when working with your project, you may hide the toolbar to create more 
workspace. Choose 
Toolbar from the View menu to hide it. The check mark next to the command is 
removed and the toolbar disappears. The toolbar remains hidden until you choose 
Toolbar from the View 
menu to display it again.
Item Description
Ruler time formatChoose a ruler time format from the drop-down list.
Ruler start time Enter a value that the ruler will use at the beginning of your project. This feature is useful for synchronization 
purposes.
Beats per minute (tempo)Enter the desired number of beats per minute for the project. 
Beats per measure Enter the desired number of beats to occur per measure for the project.
Note that gets one beatThe value entered will determine the time signature used by the ruler when its format is set to Measures and 
Beats. For example, if the entered value is 4, then a quarter note gets one beat.
Start all new projects with 
these settingsUse the project properties that you have specified whenever a new project is created.
Property Description
TitleEnter the name or title of the open project.
Artist Enter the name of the narrator, band, or artist(s) being recorded into the project.
EngineerEnter the name(s) of the people who mixed and edited the project.
Copyright Enter the date and ownership rights of the project.
CommentsEnter information that identifies and describes the project.
Start all new projects with 
these settingsUse the project properties that you have specified whenever a new project is 
created.
Property Description
Universal Product Code/Media 
Catalog NumberIf your CD-R device supports writing UPC/MCN codes, you may specify the value in this field. If you leave the 
field blank, no UPC/MCN value will be written to the CD. Otherwise, the value consists of 13 digits. 
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Reordering toolbar buttons
You can change the main toolbar’s button order to suit your preferences. The Customize Toolbar dialog 
allows you to control the order and functionality available on the main toolbar. You may return the toolbar 
to its default settings by clicking the
 Reset button.
1.From the Options menu, choose Customize Toolbar. The Customize Toolbar dialog appears.
2.In the Current toolbar buttons list, select the button that you want to move and click Move Up or Move Down.
3.Click Close to save the toolbar changes and close the dialog.
Adding buttons to the toolbar
A series of buttons are included that you may add to the main toolbar. These buttons are listed in the 
Customize Toolbar dialog. You may also add separators on the toolbar to organize the buttons to suit your 
preferences.
You may return the toolbar to its default settings by clicking the
 Reset button on the dialog.
1.From the Options menu, choose Customize Toolbar. The Customize Toolbar dialog appears.
2.In the Available toolbar buttons list, use the scroll bars to locate the button that you want to add, and then 
select it.
3.On the Current toolbar buttons pane, select the button that you want the newly added button to proceed in 
order.
4.Click Add. The new button is added above the selected button in the Current toolbar buttons list.
Note: You may also double-click a button to 
add it to the toolbar.
5.Click Close to save the toolbar settings and close the dialog.
Removing buttons from the toolbar
You may remove buttons and separators from the main toolbar. If you have added buttons to the toolbar, 
removing unused or unwanted buttons allows you to maximize the toolbar’s space. 
1.From the Options menu, choose Customize Toolbar. The Customize Toolbar dialog appears.
2.On the Current toolbar buttons pane, select the button that you want to remove.
3.Click Remove. The button is removed from the Current toolbar buttons pane and will not appear on the 
toolbar.
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Setting preferences
The preferences options are different from project properties. Project properties are unique to each project, 
while preferences affect how Vegas software functions. Any changes that you make to the preferences remain 
set until you change them again or reset Vegas software to use the default presets. 
You can access the Preferences dialog by choosing 
Preferences from the Options menu. This dialog contains 
tabbed pages. The following sections explain the settings on each tab.
General tab
The General tab includes a variety of settings. The following is a list of these preferences and their meaning.
Preference Description
Automatically open last project 
on startupWhen Vegas software is run, the last project saved automatically opens.
Show logo splash screen on 
startupBriefly shows the Vegas software logo while the program is loading. The logo does not increase loading time.
Show active take information in 
eventsWhen this check box is selected, the current take information will be displayed on events in the timeline.
Pitch shifted audio events will display the amount of pitch shift in the bottom-left corner of the event. If the 
media has a known root note, the new root is displayed in parentheses.
Stretched audio events will display a percentage in the lower-right corner of the event to indicate the 
stretched playback rate. If the media has a known tempo, the effective playback tempo (after stretching) is 
listed in parentheses after the stretch amount.
Draw waveforms and frames in 
eventsDraws a graphical representation of an audio file’s waveform and thumbnail images of a video file’s frames.
Show video event buttons Shows/hides the Event FX, Pan/Crop, and Generated Media buttons on video events.
Animate video frames in TrimmerAnimates the thumbnail representations of frames in a media file opened in the Trimmer. This can visually aid 
trimming.
Prompt to keep files after 
recordingOpens a dialog where you can enter a name and select a location where audio will be saved after recording 
into a track. 
Create undos for FX parameter 
changesAllows you to undo changes made in the FX, Transition, Event Pan/Crop and Track Motion windows.
Confirm media file deletion when 
still in useWhen deleting media in the Explorer or Media Pool, Vegas software warns you if any events in the project are 
using these files.
Double-click on media file loads 
into Trimmer instead of tracksThe default Explorer double-click behavior is to insert an event at the cursor position on the timeline. Select 
this option to open the media file in the Trimmer instead.
Show Trimmer history with file 
name first, then folderThe Trimmer history drop-down list displays the media file’s name first, followed by the folder it is in. Select 
this to reverse the names.
Automatically save Trimmer 
markers and regions with media 
fileMarkers and regions created at the media file level in the Trimmer can be saved to the file.
Show progress in Video Preview 
window while renderingFrames can be displayed in the Video Preview during a render. This will slow a render somewhat.
Save active prerenders on project 
closeFull quality preview renders are cleaned up and deleted when a project is closed, Select this if you want these 
prerendered files to be available later.
Close media files when not the 
active applicationThis allows media files to be edited in external editors (audio, image, etc.) while they are contained in events.
Close audio and MIDI ports when 
Vegas is not the active applicationSelect this check box if you want Vegas software to close audio and MIDI ports when you switch to another 
application.
Enable multimedia keyboard 
supportThis allows you to use a multimedia keyboard to control playback of a project.
Render large Wave files as 
Wave64The WAV format is limited by a maximum file size of ~2GB. You can choose to render larger files as 
Wave64™ files.
Automatically name regions and 
markers if not playingWhen regions and markers are added, this option automatically prompts you for a name. This does not 
happen when adding markers on-the-fly during playback.
Ignore third party DV codecsClear this check box to enable third-party DV codecs.
Use Microsoft DV codec Vegas software uses the Sony Pictures Digital DV codec (which offers improved DV video quality over the 
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Strictly conform to AVI2 
specificationSelect this option to create 100% AVI2 compliant files. While these files conform to the standards, not all 
applications follow these specifications and some programs may not be able to read them.
Disable multi-processor AVI 
renderingSuspends dual processor rendering for AVI files. Selecting this option does not affect other dual processor 
operations.
Allow pulldown removal when 
opening 24p DVSelect this option to have Vegas software remove pulldown on DV video files in 24 fps progressive-scan (24p) 
format. When this check box is cleared, Vegas software will open 24p files as 29.97 fps interlaced video (60i).
Create project file backups (.veg-
bak)Automatically create backups of your project files.
Use Net Notify to stay informed 
about Sony productsSelect this option to have Vegas software periodically display information from Sony Pictures DIgital at 
startup.
Enable autosave Creates a temporary project file that can aid in crash recovery. When enabled, autosave occurs every five 
minutes. The autosave process does not overwrite the original project file.
Use linear scrub rangeWhen this check box is selected, the scrub control uses a linear range. When this check box is cleared, the 
scrub control uses a logarithmic range.
Allow Ctrl+drag cursor style 
scrub over eventsVegas software allows scrubbing on empty sections of the timeline using Ctrl+drag on the cursor. Select this 
option to enable timeline scrubbing over events as well.
Make spacebar and F12 Play/
Pause instead of Play/StopChanges the spacebar and F12 keys to start and pause playback rather than start and stop.
Always draw marker lines Select this check box if you want Vegas software to extend marker and region lines across tracks in the 
timeline. When the check box is cleared, marker lines are drawn only when Enable Snapping is turned on.
Build 8-bit peak filesVegas sofware builds 16-bit peak files as a default. Select this option to build 8-bit peak files instead.
Disable pop-up animations Turns off the animation applied to windows such as Video FX, Event Pan/Crop, and Track Motion when these 
windows are opened.
Automatically hide docking areaSelect this check box if you want the window docking area to hide automatically. Hover over the bottom of 
the Vegas software window to show the window docking area.
Show video event edge frames in 
Video Preview window during 
editsSelect this check box if you want Vegas software to show the frame at the edge of a video event when you 
perform edge trimming. For example, when you drag the edge of a video event with this check box selected, 
the Video Preview window will update to draw the last frame in the event as you drag.
When the check box is cleared, Vegas software will display a static frame.
Build peaks for visible events 
onlySelect this check box if you want Vegas software to build peak files as needed. Vegas software will not build a 
peak file until a file is visible in the timeline. You can open your projects more quickly, but there may be 
occasional pauses as Vegas software builds peaks.
Clear the check box if you want Vegas software to build all necessary peak files when you open your project. 
Opening a project can take longer, but after peak files are built, you can scroll through and view your project.
Keep bypassed FX running (to 
avoid pause on bypass/enable)Select this check box if you want effects to remain open so you can bypass/enable effects with no pause for A/
B testing. When the check box is cleared, effects are fully bypassed, conserving processing power.
Enable joystick supportSelect this checkbox if you want to have joystick control for editing in Vegas software.
Enable Windows XP theme 
supportWhen this check box is selected, the Vegas window will inherit the appearance of the current theme when 
using Microsoft® Windows® XP. When the check box is cleared, user interface elements will maintain the 
classic Windows operating system appearance.
Allow edit cursor to be draggedSelect this check box if you want to be able to drag the cursor to change its position on the timeline and in the 
Trimmer window. When this check box is selected, you can position the cursor without losing your loop region
To create a time selection without moving the cursor, hold the Shift key.
Recently used project list Select the number of files to be listed at the bottom of the File menu.
Temporary files folderSelect a location for all temporary files.
Free storage space in selected 
folderDisplays the available disk space in the folder specified in the Temporary files folder box.
Default AllRestores all general preferences to the default settings.
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Video tab
The Video tab in the Preferences dialog controls the display of video media, video events and video tracks.
Video device tab
This tab allows you to identify an external video device for Vegas software to communicate with. The 
selected video device is used to display previews on an external monitor or to print directly from the timeline 
to DV tape. For more information, see Printing to DV tape on page 283.
The connection between Vegas software and the video device works with OHCI compliant IEEE-1394 DV 
capture cards and some MJPEG capture cards. There are two cases where Vegas software can play back to an 
external monitor. One is when you have special hardware that has both computer and television monitor 
outputs. The other is for (OHCI compliant) DV capture cards where DV data can be previewed out through 
your DV camcorder to an external monitor. For more information, see Using an external monitor on page 266.
Preference Description
Dynamic RAM Preview max Determines the size of the RAM cache for building dynamic RAM previews in the Video Preview window. 
Dynamic RAM previews are only available in the full version of Vegas software. For more information, see 
Building dynamic RAM previews on page 256.
Show source frame numbers on 
event thumbnails asDisplay frame, time, or timecode numbering on video event thumbnails.
Preferred video capture 
applicationBrowse for the application to be launched when you click the Open Video Capture button ( ).
Action safe area and Title safe 
areaSets the reference overlay safe areas in the Video Preview window. For more information, see Identifying safe 
areas on page 258.
Horizontal Grid Divisions and 
Vertical Grid DivisionsSets the spacing of the grid overlay in the Video Preview window used in aligning visual elements in a project. 
For more information, see Changing grid spacing on page 287.
Display at project sizeSets the Video Preview window to always display the video at full project size.
Simulate device aspect ratio Determines how the video is displayed in the Video Preview window. In short, televisions display rectangular 
pixels and computer monitors display square pixels. This can result in a distorted preview, although the source 
media and rendered video is unaffected.
Background colorSets the background color of the Video Preview window (black by default) that shows either when there is no 
visual content or when using a transparent overlay with no background visual content.
Default track fade colors Sets the default top and bottom colors when adding a Fade to Color envelope to a video track. For more 
information, see Working with track envelopes on page 126.
Default AllRestores all video preferences to the default settings.
Preference Description
Device Choose a device from the drop-down list.
DetailsDisplays information regarding the capture card specified in the Device drop-down list.
If project is invalid for DV output, 
conform to the followingIf your source media does not conform to DV standards, choose a setting from the drop-down list to adjust the 
video to display properly on your external monitor.
Sync offset (frames)If audio and video do not play back in synchronization on your external monitor, drag this slider to specify a 
frame offset to restore synchronization.
Note: This setting affects synchronization on an external monitor only. Audio and video synchronization in your 
Vegas project is unaffected.
Record engage delay (frames) Drag the slider to specify the number of frames it takes your camcorder or deck to switch from Record Pause 
to Record mode. If youre missing frames from the beginning of your file after printing to tape, increase the 
setting. If you see duplicated frames at the beginning of your video, decrease the setting.
Recompress edited framesWhen this check box is selected, Vegas software will recompress any edited frames in your project before 
previewing.
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Audio tab
The Audio tab allows you to set preferences to optimize how your computer’s components are used to handle 
resource-intensive audio. This tab also allows you to configure Vegas software to the equipment that is 
connected to your computer.
Multiple audio busses are only available in the full version of Vegas software.
Audio Device tab
Preference Description
Waveform display while 
recordingAllows you to display or hide waveforms when recording into an audio track.
Normalize peak level (dB)Sets the maximum level that is used when normalizing an event.
Preferred audio editor Displays the path of the audio editor that you can start directly from Vegas software to perform destructive 
edits to audio.
MetronomeAllows you to use a default metronome sound or to select custom sound files to be used as the metronome 
beats.
Default All Restores all audio preferences to the default settings.
Preference Description
Audio device type Choose a driver type from the drop-down list. The Microsoft Sound Mapper is the default setting. If you want 
to activate specific sound cards, choose Windows Classic Wave Driver or ASIO and choose a device from the 
Default Stereo and Front playback device drop-down list. ASIO audio drivers are only supported in the full 
version of Vegas software. For more information, see Routing busses to hardware on page 147.
Default Stereo and Front 
playback deviceChoose the device that you want to use for playing stereo sound data and the front-left and -right channels of a 
5.1 surround project.
Selecting the Microsoft Sound Mapper allows Windows to select an appropriate device to use for the current 
sound data.
Note: If you have selected Microsoft Sound Mapper, you will not be able to assign busses to different devices.
Default Rear playback device Choose the device that you want to use for playing the rear channels of a 5.1 surround project.
Default Center and LFE playback 
deviceChoose the device that you want to use for playing the center and low-frequency effect channels of a 5.1 
surround project.
Playback buffering (seconds) Sets the amount of memory used during project playback. For more information, see Adjusting the playback 
buffering slider on page 296.
Default audio recording deviceSets the default device for recording into a track.
Automatically detect and offset 
for hardware recording latencySelect the check box to automatically compensate for offset between the time you initiate recording and when 
your sound card starts recording.
Clear the check box and drag the User recording latency offset (ms) slider to specify an offset value.
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Advanced audio preferences
You can access advanced settings by clicking the Advanced button on the Audio Device tab. The Advanced 
Audio Configuration dialog displays all of the audio devices that are installed on your computer and allows 
you to set the controls for each device.
Adjusting the playback buffering slider
The playback buffer controls how much memory is used when playing back your project. This preference is 
useful, but must be carefully adjusted. If you set the buffer size too high, you may experience gapping during 
playback. Conversely, if you set the buffer size too low, you may experience gapping as well because Vegas 
software has too little memory to work with during playback. 
The playback buffer slider should be set to balance RAM usage and playback buffering. The rule is to set this 
slider as low as possible without introducing gapping.
1.Open a project that has multiple events.
2.On the Audio device tab, move the Playback buffering (seconds) slider to 0.25.
3.Start playing back the project.
4.If the playback still gaps, increase the Playback buffering (seconds) slightly.
You may have to experiment to find the correct settings. If you continue to experience gapping, you can try 
the following to control the gapping:
Decrease the number of events you are trying to play back. This may mean muting tracks or soloing a 
couple of tracks. RAM is mostly affected by the number of unique events that are playing back 
simultaneously.
Use the
 Render to New Track command (on the Tools menu) to combine all the events into one event. For 
more information, see Rendering to a new track on page 116.
Preference Description
Audio devices This list contains all of the audio devices that are installed in your computer. Selecting one from the list allows 
you to set the options below for that device.
Interpolate positionDuring project playback, you may notice that the cursor position is different than what you are hearing. This 
problem stems from inaccuracies in some audio devices. Select this control’s check box to have Vegas software 
attempt to compensate for the inaccuracies by interpolating the cursor’s correct position during playback or 
recording.
Position bias The position bias control gives you additional cursor control when it is inaccurately displayed during project 
playback and recording. If you have enabled the 
Interpolate position control and are still experiencing 
cursor position inaccuracies, move the 
Position bias control forward or backward to compensate for the 
inaccuracies of the audio device.
Do not pre-roll buffers before 
starting playbackWhen this option is not selected, Vegas software begins storing (buffering) project audio information prior to 
playback. This storing is very fast and unnoticeable in most cases. However, some audio devices stutter when 
you begin playback as a result of the buffering process. If your audio stutters when you start playback, select 
this check box to prevent buffering audio information prior to playback.
Audio buffersDrag the slider to set the number of audio buffers that will be used. Adjusting this setting can help you 
synchronize the input and output for record input monitoring. Record input monitoring is only available in the 
full version of Vegas software.
Buffer size (samples)Choose a setting from the drop-down list to indicate the buffer size you want to use. Choose MME to use the 
Playback buffering setting on the Audio Device tab in the Preferences dialog.
PriorityChoose a setting from the drop-down list to set the priority that is assigned to your audio buffers. Increasing 
the buffers’ priority can help you attain smoother playback, but it can also adversely affect other processes.
Enable input monitoringSelect this check box to enable the monitoring of your recording input through Vegas software while you are 
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MIDI Tab
Use the MIDI tab to set options for using MIDI devices with Vegas software. To display this tab, choose 
Preferences from the Options menu, then click the MIDI tab.
Editing tab
Preference Description
Make these devices available for 
MIDI outputSelect the check box for each MIDI device that you want to use as a MIDI output for a control surface.
Make these devices available for 
MIDI inputSelect the check box for each MIDI device that you want to be available for a control surface.
Default All Restores all MIDI preferences to the default settings.
Preference Description
Enable looping on events by 
defaultSets events that are trimmed longer than their source media to automatically loop. When this option is not 
selected, extended events repeat the final frame of a video file.
Preserve pitch when stretching 
audio eventsPrevents pitch shifting when you stretch an audio event.
Collapse loop region when no 
time selection is presentWhen selected, a loop region does not persist when there is no time selection. This means that when you click 
the timeline and move the cursor (destroying the any previous time selection), the loop region is also reset to 
zero. By default, this option is not selected and loop regions persist until modified or until a new time selection 
is created.
JKL/shuttle speedChoose a setting from the drop-down list to set the speed that will be used for scrubbing the timeline with the 
JKL keys or with a multimedia controller.
Quick fade length for audio 
events (ms)Sets a fast fade on the edges of audio events (10ms by default) to soften potentially harsh beginnings and 
endings.
New still image length (seconds)Sets the default duration of inserted still image files (e.g., BMP, PNG).
Default time between CD tracks Sets the default time created between CD tracks when using the Add Media as CD Tracks command in the 
Media Pool window. For more information, see Adding media as CD tracks to a new project on page 305.
Cursor preview duration 
(seconds)Enter a value in the edit box to specify the length of the time Vegas software will preview when you preview the 
cursor.
To preview the cursor, press the 0 key on the numeric keypad. Vegas software creates a temporary selection 
(centered over the cursor) and begins playback automatically.
Cursor preview will loop if the Loop Playback mode is enabled.
Automatically overlap multiple 
selected media when addedCreates automatic crossfades between events when multiple media files are added to the same track across 
time. When this check box is not selected, multiple media files are added end-to-end across time with no 
overlap. For more information, see Creating a slide show on page 194.
Cut to overlap conversionSets the behavior of the cut-to-overlap feature. The cut-to-overlap feature allows you to transform a cut from 
one event to another into a transition. The Amount field sets the duration of the extended overlap. The 
Alignment value determines the direction of the extension. For more information, see Converting a cut to a 
transition on page 234.
Envelope fade types Sets the default fade curves for event, track, and bus track envelopes. You can choose separate fade types for 
audio and video envelopes. For more information, see Changing an event’s fade curve on page 138.
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Display tab
CD Settings tab
The CD Settings tab allows you to set preferences for burning CDs and extracting audio from your own CDs.
CD burning is only available in the full version of Vegas software.
Preference Description
Track colors Use these controls to change the default colors used to display tracks in your project.
Select a track from the Tr a c k drop-down list, and then click the color swatch to display a color picker.
You can choose any color using the RGBA or HSLA controls, or click the eyedropper to sample a color from your 
screen. 
When you click OK or Apply, all tracks that used the selected color are updated.
Envelope ColorsChoose an envelope type from the Envelope color preference for drop-down list and click the color swatch to 
display a color picker, where you can choose any color using the RGBA or HSLA controls, or click the 
eyedropper to sample a color from your screen.
Icon color saturation Drag the slider to adjust the color intensity of icons in the Vegas window. Drag to the left to decrease the color 
saturation, or drag to the right to increase it.
Icon color tintDrag the slider to adjust the amount of tinting that is applied to the icons in the Vegas window. Drag the slider 
to the right to add an average of the title bar colors to the icons. Drag to the left to decrease the amount of 
tinting applied.
Preference Description
Burn drive Sets the device where you burn CD-R discs.
Burn speedSets the speed at which the device burns the CD-R disc.
Extract optimization Sets the amount of buffering and restitching done to recover audio from older CD drives. Adjust this setting if 
your extracted CD audio has occasional gaps or glitches.
Autoname extracted tracksAutomatically names extracted CD tracks based on the ISRC number, the track number, and the number of 
times the track has been extracted.
Use strict Red Book specification 
for DAO validationSelect this check box if you want to be notified prior to burning a disc-at-once CD if anything about your CD 
project is against strict Red Book standards.
These warnings are not critical, and in most cases you will not write an unreadable disc if you proceed. Clearing 
this check box will not suppress critical warnings that will result in an unreadable disc. 
Include wide SCSI devices when 
searching for drivesSelect this check box if you want Vegas software to scan for wide SCSI CD drives when you attempt to extract 
data from or burn CDs.
When the check box is cleared, Vegas software will not scan for wide SCSI devices, which can increase 
compatibility with some USB device drivers that incorrectly identify themselves as wide SCSI.
Skip drive database; autodetect 
drive capabilities on startupWhen the check box is cleared, Vegas software will use an internal configuration file to determine your drives 
capabilities.
If you encounter problems burning CDs, select this check box, and Vegas software will test your drive to 
determine its capabilities.
Default AllRestores all CD preferences to the default settings.