Continue to copy music in to the library but leave mov/TV where they are?

Is is at all possible to continue to copy music in to the library but leave movies/TV shows where they are? I have a HDD for music and 3 for movies. Now I am starting to use them with my TV and therefor need them to be in iTunes. But I want them left where they are. I do however, wish to continue copying to and organizing my music folder.
Help Please?

Hi there TatLondon,
You may find the information in the article below helpful.
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
-Griff W.

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