Using PowerDirector 7 build 1714, I was also getting the audio out of synchronization with the video on longer videos.
Cyberlink sent a link to build 1829. I followed the uninstall instructions posted earlier in this thread, given in Forum 2405.
I am using Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 3. I downloaded Windows Installer 4.5 from
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=5A58B56F-60B6-4412-95B9-54D056D6F9F4&displaylang=en
Note be sure to select the correct installer for your operating system.
After installing Installer 4.5, a reboot is necessary.
I then installed PD7 build 1829. In my case, I chose to create a new pds file, and not use one created in a prior build.
I found build 1829 to be significantly more stable than build 1714. I was no longer getting the "Windows has encountered and error and needs to close" type of error after editing a video file for about 30 minutes or so.
The sequence that I found that works best for me in creating a video is:
1. Set Edit, Preferences to 16:9 format.
2. Load the video clips to the library.
3. Move the clips to the timeline.
4. Do all of the clip trimming first.
5. Add Titles. I found it works better to add the title, set the duration, and then set the font and content. Instead of copying the title to the next title, I use the same sequence to create the next title.
6. Set the Chapters manually. I strive for approximately 10 minute intervals between Chapters. Have a plan and set them in sequential order.
7. Rename the Chapters using short names.
8. When going to Burn, first check the length. Use HQ quality if possible.
9. Set the folder for the ISO image files.
10. In the Menu screen, set the Menu Chapters heading for all Menu pages, then set the Menu title for the home page.
11. Save once again.
12. Burn with selection to both DVD and File folder.
13. Check the completed DVD before burning any additional copies.
Note that I do a save about every 15 minutes of editing. I also increment the pds filename before each major step in the above process. That way I am able to go back to a prior step, if I make a mistake.
I still need to try the tests to see if the audio sync issue is related to the selection of Smart Fit or HQ.
For those using build 1829, are you having audio problems with both Smart Fit and HQ quality settings? I realize that HQ can only be used if the files will fit 4.7 GB without further compression.