Nero Express

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1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.3 3.5 5.1 5.2 5.6.1 6.1.1 6.2 6.3 6.3.1 6.4 6.4.7.1 7.2 7.9 9.1 9.2 9.10.1 10.2 Start Successfully About the Manual About Nero Express Versions of Nero Express Working with the Application Starting the Program Start Screen Extended Area (Start Screen) Compilation Screen Data Disc Compiling Data Disc Compiling SecurDisc disc Saving Data Track Music Compiling Audio CDs Customizing Properties of The Audio File Compiling Jukebox Disc Automatic Music Recognition Identifying Audio Files Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive Video Compiling DVD-Videos Compiling AVCHD Video Disc Compiling Blu-ray Video Disc Loading a Disc Image or Saved Project LightScribe Printing LightScribe Labels (Without Compilation) LightScribe Print Properties Window Printing LightScribe Labels (Within The Project) Labelflash Burn Label Screen Printing Labelflash Labels and DiskT@49 51
11 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.4.12.1 12.1.1 12.1.2 12.2 12.15.1 15.2 15.3 15.16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.17.1 17.2 17.2.1 17.2.2 17.2.3 17.2.4 17.2.5 17.2.19 20
Burn Compilation Choice of Burner Starting the Burn Process Creating an Image File Final Burn Settings Screen Extended Area (Burn Settings) Copying a Disc Methods of Copying On-the-fly Copying Copy Over Image Copying a Disc Copy Settings Erase Rewritable Disc Window Final Screen About Nero SecurDisc Viewer Starting Nero SecurDisc Viewer Copying data to hard drive Checking data integrity Checking signature Configuration Options Compilation Settings Cache Settings Expert Features Ultrabuffer Settings LightScribe Settings Technical Information System Requirements Formats Supported Disc Types Disc Formats Audio Formats and Codecs Video Formats and Codecs Image Formats Formats for Playlists Glossary Index Contact

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About the Manual
This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero Express. It is process-based and explains how to achieve a specific objective on a step-by-step basis. To make best use of this documentation, please note the following conventions: Indicates warnings, preconditions or instructions that have to be precisely followed. Indicates additional information or advice. 1. Start The number at the beginning of a line indicates a prompt for action. Carry out these actions in the order specified. Indicates an intermediate result. Indicates a result. OK (see) [] Indicates text passages or buttons that appear in the program interface. They are shown in boldface. Indicates references to other chapters. They are executed as links and are shown in red and underlined. Indicates keyboard shortcuts for entering commands.

About Nero Express

Nero Express provides all the performance and efficiency of Nero Burning ROM with a simplified user interface. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, Nero Express guides you quickly and easily through your desired burning tasks. The default settings are selected to automatically produce the best possible results. Using the program is remarkably easy: simply select the project to be burned, add the files, and start burning. With Nero Express that is included in Nero Multimedia Suite you can save audio files from an Audio CD to the hard drive. In the process, the files are encoded, i.e. converted into a format that the computer can read. The Audio CD can be automatically identified with Gracenote. So called metadata such as title, genre, and track title are accessed by the Gracenote Media Database and associated to the tracks. That way you have audio files that are accurately and fully named after the encoding process. Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com.

Versions of Nero Express

Nero Express is available in versions with different features. The full version of Nero Express in Nero Multimedia Suite, or Nero Multimedia Suite Platinum HD, provides the complete range of functions, including multimedia features such as saving audio tracks and burning BD-Videos. Nero Express in Nero BackItUp & Burn provides a limited feature set, based on the most common data burning use cases. Nero Express in Nero BurnExpress provides basically the same feature range as the full version of Nero Express in Nero Multimedia Suite or Nero Multimedia Suite Platinum HD. The following features are limited to a trial version:
Music title recognition with Gracenote Support of Album art with Gracenote
You will need the Gracenote Plug-in to use the Gracenote features permanently. You can obtain the plug-in at www.nero.com. In addition, different versions of Nero Express Essentials are available. Essentials or OEM software may differ from the full version in a more or less broad functional range. The feature limitations of your single Essentials version are determined by the contract partner from whom you purchased your copy. Nero Express Essentials in Nero Multimedia Suite does not offer the following features compared to the full version:

Creating labels with LightScribe (not included in the standard functions) Creating labels with Labelflash (not included in the standard functions) Full SecurDisc functionality Simultaneous burning with multiple burners Cross fade with previous track Music title recognition with Gracenote Support of Album art with Gracenote
In addition, the encoding and decoding formats in Nero Express Essentials are restricted. The mp3PRO Plug-in is included as a trial version. mp3PRO Plug-in You will need the mp3PRO Plug-in for unlimited MP3 and mp3PRO encoding/decoding. The plug-in can be added to Nero Multimedia Suite. You can obtain the plug-in at www.nero.com. The plug-in is already included in the full version. Nero Express in Nero BackItUp & Burn does not offer the following features compared to Nero Multimedia Suite:
Creating labels with LightScribe (not included in the standard functions) Creating labels with Labelflash (not included in the standard functions) Saving audio tracks to the hard drive
Music title recognition with Gracenote Support of Album art with Gracenote Compiling AVCHD disc Compiling BD-Video
Nero Express Essentials in Nero BackItUp & Burn does not offer the following features compared to the full version in Nero BackItUp & Burn:
Full SecurDisc functionality Gracenote Plug-in You will need the Gracenote Plug-in to identify single audio files and to display Album art. You can obtain the plug-in at www.nero.com. The plug-in is already included in the full version of Nero Express in Nero Multimedia Suite or Nero Multimedia Suite Platinum HD.
Working with the Application
Basically, the user interface of Nero Express consists of the selection of a compilation type in the start screen. A compilation comprises the content of the disc. You then complete the task by navigating through the different steps where a separate window is displayed for each individual step. This generally requires four steps: Choose compilation type Select what you would like to do by moving the cursor over the menu item and clicking one of the tasks displayed. This manual contains a chapter for each task that describes all of the steps required for its completion. Completing a task Depending on the task you will have to go through various steps until you reach the end. Each individual step consists of a new screen. Burning a compilation Burning marks the end of the procedure. To burn, set the burn parameters and click the Burn button. Depending on the type of the task you are working on and the recorder connected to the system, a number of different entries are available for selection. Options after burning After burning is complete, you can decide what to do next: select the option to continue working with Nero Express or exit the program.

Starting the Program

To start Nero Express, proceed as follows:
1. If you use Nero Multimedia Suite or Nero Multimedia Suite Platinum HD and have Nero
StartSmart available: 1. Click the Nero StartSmart desktop icon. The Nero StartSmart window is opened. 2. Click the button. The list of Nero applications is displayed. 3. Select the Nero Express entry in the selection list.
The Nero Express window is opened.

Nero StartSmart window

2. If you use Nero BackItUp & Burn:
1. Click the 2. Click the >Nero Express. Nero BackItUp desktop icon. Burn CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs icon The Nero BackItUp window is opened.
3. If you use Nero BurnExpress, click Start (the start icon) > (All) Programs > Nero > Nero 10
The Nero Express window is opened. You have started Nero Express.

Start Screen

The main screen in Nero Express is the starting point for all actions. Click here on the relevant menu icons to go to the desired screen where you can compile and work on your project. The selection is categorized into two areas: several formats or options are available for the single compilation methods. Click the button in the left margin of the window to display an extended area with additional options and features.
The following compilation methods are available: Data Music Videos Image, Project, Copy Allows you to compile and burn all types of files and folders. Allows you to compile and burn audio files as Audio CD for example. Allows you to compile and burn video files as DVD-Video for example. Allows you to copy a source disc and to load an image file or a saved project. Displays the Disc Label screen. This is where you can create or load a label in order to print on the Print LightScribe label side of special CDs/DVDs in the recorder. Label A LightScribe recorder must be selected to enable the option. Only available in the full version of Nero Express in Nero Multimedia Suite.
Start Screen The actual entries that are available and the actual disc types (e.g. DVD) to which can be written depend on the selected recorder. You can find more information on Blu-ray support at www.nero.com/link.php?topic_id=416. See also Loading a Disc Image or Saved Project 43 LightScribe 44 Data Disc 15 Music 22 Video 38

Extended Area (Start Screen)
You can access the additional options and features in the extended area of the start screen button in the left margin of the window. The extended area is available by clicking on the in all Nero Express screens. The following menu icons are available: Closes Nero Express and opens the start screen of Nero Burning ROM. Nero Burning ROM is able to open Nero Express compilation files and Nero Express is able to open Nero Burning ROM compilation files. This option is only available in the extended area of the start screen. If you decide to create a project with Nero Express, the option Saves the active project is displayed in all of the other windows at this point. Only available with Nero Multimedia Suite. Opens the Save As window to save your compilation. The file links and settings to be burned are saved. Opens the Options window to customize Nero Express to suit your requirements.
Switch to Nero Burning ROM
Saves the active project Options
Opens the Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive to copy audio files from CD to the hard drive. Save Audio Tracks Only available with Nero Multimedia Suite. Save Data Track Erase Disc Opens the Select Track window in which you can save the track of a data disc as an image file. Opens the Erase Rewritable Disc window to erase data from a rewritable disc.
Start Screen Opens the Disc Info window to display information about the inserted disc. The total capacity and available capacity are displayed, in addition to the tracks and sessions. Opens Nero CoverDesigner. Nero CoverDesigner is used to create and print labels and booklets for burned discs.

Disc Info

Create Covers and Please see the separate Nero CoverDesigner user manual for full Labels instructions on how to make professional looking covers and labels. Only available with Nero Multimedia Suite. SecurDisc Settings Defines the settings for burning a SecurDisc disc. Opens the Burn Label window, in which you can create or load a label in order to print a label and/or print directly on the data side of special discs in the recorder. Burn Label Available with a Labelflash recorder only. The recorder must be selected to enable the option. Only available in the full version of Nero Express in Nero Multimedia Suite. Defines the recorder that you want to use for burning and/or the Nero Image Recorder.

Check box Protection Check box Cross fade with previous track
6.1.1.2 Indexes, Limits, Split Tab On the Indexes, Limits, Split tab you can set and delete indexes and split audio files to create two or more shorter ones. The tab consists of the Oscilloscope and Positions areas.
Indexes, Limits, Split Tab
Music Audio files are displayed graphically in the Oscilloscope area. The following configuration options are available in the Positions area: Selection lists Start/End Button New Index Button Edit Button Delete Button Split Button Play Button Stop playing Button Split at Index Posi- Splits the audio file at the set index positions. tions Button Zoom In Button Zoom Out Button Full View Enlarges the graphical representation of the audio file. Shows the positions for the beginning and end of the audio file on the CD. Sets a new index position at the selected position. For the CD player this is the position from which a new song starts, and the player can also jump to it directly. However, not all CD players support this feature. Opens the Set Track End dialog box. You can enter the exact position of a split. Deletes a selected index.
Splits the audio file at the marked position. Plays the audio file from the marked position. During playback, the Stop playing button is displayed. Stops playback of the audio file. If playback is stopped, the Play button is displayed again.
Reduces the graphical representation of the audio file.
Displays a graphical representation of the entire audio file.
6.1.1.3 Filters Tab The Filters tab includes filters that improve or change the quality of the music. The so-called non-destructive procedure is used for processing, i.e. the actual recording is not changed, but flags are simply set that can be canceled at any time. No additional audio data is created. The audio files on hard drive are not modified during this procedure.
Audio Track Properties window, Filters tab
The following configuration options are available in the Audio Track Properties window: Check box Normalize Check box Declick Check box Hiss Reduction Check box Fade In Check box Fade Out Check box Stereo Widening Check box Karaoke Sets the volume of an audio file to a preset value. This filter can be useful to bring the volume of files originating from different sources into line with one another. Removes clicking and scratching noises, such as those on old LPs for example. Reduces or removes the hiss on an audio file. All frequencies below a certain threshold (hiss level) are removed. Fades in the volume of an audio file from zero to full volume. This filter can be useful for shortening files. Fades out the volume of an audio file from full volume to silence. This filter can be useful for shortening files. Increases/reduces the stereo effect of an audio file. This filter only works if the original file was recorded in stereo. Fades out the vocals on an audio file. This is done by fading out the parts of a song that are the same in both stereo channels.

Creates a playlist of the saved audio files. A playlist is a list of the ripped audio files in the right order with the right metadata. It Automatically generate is a very convenient tool you simply have to select the playlist a playlist of stored au- to add all the audio files in contains to an audio compilation or a dio tracks playback application.
Music Drop-down menu Playlist format
Selects a format for the playlist. Selects the output audio format for the selected audio file. The selected file format is available as the first entry the next time it is called up. You can choose between Nero AAC Audio, MP3 Audio, WAVE, AIFF, FLAC and Ogg Vorbis. Selects the bitrate for the selected audio file format. If the bit rate is small, less data is transferred. The file is then small, but quality is lower. If the bit rate is high, more data is transferred. The file size is then large, but the quality is high. A value of 128 for MP3 files is near CD quality. For the MP3 Audio file format you can also select if you want to create an MP3 file or an mp3PRO file. Only available if you selected the Nero AAC Audio or MP3 Audio file format.
Drop-down menu File format

Drop-down menu Quality

Check box
Makes Nero AAC Audio available for an iPod.
Force compatibility with Is only available if you selected the Nero AAC Audio output iPod format. Disables the ID3v2 Unsynchronization during the decoding process. Check box Disable ID3v2 Unsynchronization ID3v2 Unsynchronization is a part of the MP3 decoding process. It increases the chance that the MP3 file can be played even with old software or hardware that does not support ID3v2. However, some devices that support ID3v2 do not support ID3v2 Unsychronization. The display of images or text tags might be corrupt on such devices when playing MP3 files with unsynchronized ID3v2. Select the check box if you have encountered such problems.
Adds Album Art to the files. Album Art works for example as a mini view in the Explorer. Adding Album Art increases the file Check box Add Album Art to file if size. available Only available if Album Art is available or chosen for this Audio CD.

5. Insert a suitable blank disc in the selected drive. 6. Select the recorder you want from the Current Recorder drop-down menu. 7. Add to the desired values in the input fields as necessary and select the required check

boxes.

8. Add to the desired settings in the extended area. 9. Click the Burn button.
The Burn Process screen appears and the burn process starts. You can follow the
process status in the status bar. As soon as the burn process is finished, the CD/DVD is ejected and a dialog box appears.
10. Turn the blank LightScribe disc around, i.e. insert it in the LightScribe recorder with the label

side facing down.

The LightScribe Print Properties window opens and the print process starts. You can
follow the process status in the status ba. As soon as the printing is finished, the Nero LightScribe dialog appears and displays a message about the result of the printing process.
11. Click the OK button. 12. If you would like to save a log of the burn process, click the Save button.

The log is saved.

13. To print the log, click the Print button.

The log is printed.

14. Click the Next button.
You have successfully created and printed a LightScribe label as an integral part of
your CD/DVD project and can now continue by selecting another option from the final screen or by exiting Nero Express.

Labelflash

If you have a Labelflash recorder, you can print a label on the label and/or data side of the Labelflash DVD. A Labelflash DVD has a special layer between the top and bottom layers; this layer can be heated by the laser in the recorder so that images and text can be printed on the DVD. This function is only available in the full version of Nero Express that is included in Nero Multimedia Suite. You can always upgrade your Essentials version or your version of Nero BackItUp & Burn at www.nero.com to get all the functions.
The interface in the Burn Label screen works on the same principle as Nero CoverDesigner. Basically, it is irrelevant whether you print the label on paper or directly onto an appropriate disc. Please see the separate Nero CoverDesigner user manual for full instructions on how to make professional looking covers and labels.
This feature is only available in recorders that support Labelflash technology.

10.1 Burn Label Screen

In the Burn Label window you can create or load a label and write it on a Labelflash DVD. Information on the selected printing quality and rotation speed is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. Under Disc type you can see whether the blank disc has been inserted with the label or data side. Either the Labelflash or the DiscT@2 logo is displayed in the Burn Label window depending on which side is inserted.

You have successfully saved a project with Nero Image Recorder and can now continue by selecting another option from the final screen or by exiting Nero Express.
11.4 Final Burn Settings Screen
In the Final Burn Settings screen, you can define the burn settings to suit your requirements, use Nero Image Recorder to save a project to the hard drive as an image file or start the burn process.
Final Burn Settings screen
The following configuration options are available in the Final Burn Settings screen: Opens the Recorder Information window. You will find additional information here on the selected recorder and the media types that can be burned using it. Additional options can be enabled/disabled. In some recorders, you can change the Book Type settings. Not available for Audio CDs. Input field Disc name Input field Title (CD TEXT) Input field Artist (CD TEXT) Input field Number of copies Defines the name of the CD/DVD. Not available for Audio CDs. Defines the title of the Audio CD if CD Text is supported. Available for Audio CDs only. Only Latin characters can be displayed as CD Text. CD Text can only be written in disc-at-once mode. Defines the artist on the Audio CD if CD Text is supported. Available for Audio CDs only. Only Latin characters can be displayed as CD Text. CD Text can only be written in disc-at-once mode. Defines the number of copies you require. Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder.

Button Options

Burn Compilation Compares the burned data to the original data. With compilations of
multisession discs only the data that was added during the last burn Verify data on disc process is compared. after burning Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder. Enables the option to write additional files to the disc. The disc is not finalized. Multisession disc do not have to be written in a single burn Allow files to be process. You can burn projects repeatedly to a disc until it is comadded later (multi- pletely burned. session disc) Only available for data discs.
11.4.1 Extended Area (Burn Settings)
You can access additional burn settings in the extended area of the Final Burn Settings button in the left margin of the window. screen by clicking the An extended area with additional options and features is available in all Nero Express screens. The following setting options are available: Button Opens the Save As dialog box. Defines the speed at which the disc is burned. Only the burn speeds that are supported by the selected recorder are displayed. Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder. Defines the Disc/Session-at-once or Track-at-once write method. Selection list Write method Using the disc-at-once method the entire disc can be burned without the write laser having to stop. With the track-at-once method the laser turns off after each track. Available for CD compilations only. By default DVDs are burned using the disc-at-once method. Check box Determine maximum speed Checks how fast the compiled data can be accessed and reduces the selected writing speed if necessary. This prevents a buffer underrun. Recorders with a feature to prevent buffer underruns do not require a speed test. Current recorders mostly have such a Saves the active project You can save your compilation here. Selection list Writing speed

with the status bar and the displayed messages. As soon as the copy process is finished, a message is displayed to notify you.
The selected files are copied to the selected folder.
15.3 Checking data integrity
Nero SecurDisc Viewer can be used to check the data integrity of a SecurDisc disc by using the checksum feature. The data integrity check warns you if the data on a disc is at risk of disc decay so that you have time to back it up to another disc. Proceed as follows:
1. Click the Integrity button.
The File Integrity Check window is opened and the integrity check is carried out. You
can follow the progess with the status bar and the displayed messages. As soon as the integrity check is finished, a message is displayed to notify you about the result of the check.

15.4 Checking signature

With Nero SecurDisc Viewer you can verify the authenticity of the SecurDisc disc if it is digitally signed. You need the public key from the distributer of the SecurDisc disc for this purpose. By checking the public key, Nero SecurDisc Viewer is able to confirm that the data is authentic and has not been manipulated. Proceed as follows:
1. Click the Signature button.
2. Select the public key (*.bpk) which the SecurDisc disc is signed with.
Public key The creator of the SecurDisc disc has also created or selected the public key for the disc. The key is to be distributed by the creator of the disc, too.

3. Click the OK button.

The explorer window is closed and the Check window is opened. The signature is checked. You can follow the progess with the status bar and the displayed messages. As soon as the copy process is finished, a message is displayed to notify you about the result of the check.

Configuration Options

You can define options for working with Nero Express in the Options window. Some of the functions mentioned here are only available in the full version. You can always upgrade your Essentials version at www.nero.com to get the full version with all the functions.

Options Window

The following tabs are available: Compilation Contains options for the compilation and the selection screen.

Configuration Options Cache Font Sounds Expert Features Database Ultrabuffer Misc. Contains options for the cache. Contains selection options for the font. Contains selection options for sounds in connection with burn tasks. Contains options for configuring overburning and burning. We recommend that you retain the default settings. Selects the default naming method for audio files to be saved from an Audio CD to the hard drive. Defines the size of the RAM buffer. Contains options for configuring compilations, burning, the database, the user interface, as well as advanced settings. Contains options for configuring LightScribe recorders such as the print contrast (quality), default drive, and default template. This tab is only available if a LightScribe recorder has been installed.
16.1 Compilation Settings
The following configuration options are available on the Compilation tab: Check box Remember last used volume label Check box Clear archive bits of written files during ISO refresh Check box Allow semicolons in Joliet names Check box Show original path with ISO compilation Makes available the title for the next disc.
Deletes the archive bits of saved files. Allows the use of semicolons in addition to standard uppercase and lowercase letters and Unicode characters (and German umlauts) in file names in the Joliet file system. Lists the full path of the added files in the compilation screen in the Source column.

16.2 Cache Settings

The following configuration options are available on the Cache tab: Input field Path for cache Button Browse Input field Displays the path of the Cache memory. You can enter the path manually or select the path in the browser window. Opens a browser window. You can select a folder in which data is buffered before and during the burn process.
Defines the minimum storage volume on the cache drive Minimum space on hard drive, that is not used by Nero Express. which Nero should not use Cache files that have been dragged over from a CD-ROM drive Saves files that have been added to the compilation from a source disc in a temporary directory. If you clear this check box then you have to insert the original source disc during the burn process.

16.3 Expert Features

The following configuration options are available on the Expert Features tab: Check box Enable Disc-at-once CD overburning Drop-down menu / Input field Absolute/Relative maximum overburning size Check box Enable DVD overburning Drop-down menu / Input field Maximum DVD size Check box Enable generation of short lead-out Enables the option to write additional data to your CD. Defines how much a CD can be overburned. Enables the option that CDs can be overburned.

Audio CD

An Audio CD can contain up to 74 minutes of audio sequences and individual tracks in hi-fi quality. The storage capacity is 747 MB at a sample depth of 16 bit and a scan rate of 44.1 kHz.
AVCHD is an HD capturing format for camcorders. It is used for DVDs but compatible to Bluray Discs.
A block refers to the smallest information unit on a CD-ROM or hard drive that is addressable in one access and that is indicated in bits or bytes. Several blocks are combined into a sector.

Book Type

The book type defines the specification (e.g. DVD-, DVD+, DVD-ROM) of a DVD. In order to ensure correct playback, the DVD specifications are defined in books so that all media can be read correctly. The specifications are defined in the so-called Rainbow Books, which are distinguished by means of their color (e.g. Yellow Book).

Buffer

A buffer refers to temporary memory that records and delivers data that cannot be processed immediately as required. The buffer also allows for continuous data flow.
A buffer underrun is an interruption in the data flow in the internal memory (e.g. of the recorder). A buffer underrun results from an interruption in the data flow to the internal buffer. The buffer continues to deliver data until it is finally empty. When recording, data is fed continuously to the recorder's buffer in order to keep a steady flow of data. If the steady flow of data is interrupted, the media becomes unusable. Most modern recorders have a protective mechanism against buffer underruns.

Buffer Underrun

Cache is a faster buffer that is used in various areas of a computer to access larger data volumes faster. Cache ensures a continuous flow of data.
Compact Disc-Recordable is a technology for write-once media. The Orange Book standard defines the storage of audio data and other computer-readable data.

Disc-At-Once

Disc-At-Once refers to a method in which the laser in your recorder burns straight through in one session without turning off and on between each track. This method is best when recording Audio CDs you would like to play in your home or car stereo.
With an Audio CD, 75 sectors provide one second of played music. One sector consists of up to 98 frames; one frame contains 24 data bytes and 9 control bytes. Similarly, "frame" describes a full screen in television and video technology. Two successive half images result in a full screen within a second due to interlacing.

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Nero StartSmart

1 1.1 1.2 1.4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.4 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.6.7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.Start Successfully About the Manual About Nero StartSmart Nero StartSmart Versions Starting Nero StartSmart Start Screen Quick Tasks Data Burning Burn Data Disc Screen Burning a Data Disc Audio Burning Audio Burning Screen Burning an Audio CD Audio Ripping Audio Ripping Screen Converting Audio CDs to MP3s Automatic Music Recognition Identifying Audio Files Copy Disc Copy Disc Screen Copying a disc Methods of Copying Tabs Music Tab Video, Photo Tab Data Tab Tools Tab Knowledge Center Tab Options Setting Up Newsfeeds Technical Information System Requirements Disc Types Disc Formats Audio Formats and Codecs Metadata Feed Formats Glossary Index Contact 41 42

Start Successfully

About the Manual
This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero StartSmart. It is process-based and explains how to achieve a specific objective on a step-by-step basis. To make best use of this documentation, please note the following conventions: Indicates warnings, preconditions or instructions that have to be precisely followed. Indicates additional information or advice. 1. Start The number at the beginning of a line indicates a prompt for action. Carry out these actions in the order specified. Indicates an intermediate result. Indicates a result. OK Indicates text passages or buttons that appear in the program interface. They are shown in boldface. Indicates references to other chapters. They are executed as links and are shown in red and underlined. Indicates keyboard shortcuts for entering commands.

About Nero StartSmart

Nero StartSmart is an easy to use command center. It acts as an application launcher: You merely have to select the desired category (e.g. Music) and the desired task to automatically launch the corresponding application. In addition you can work directly with Nero StartSmart: So-called quick tasks provide frequently-used functions such as burning, ripping, and copying.

Nero StartSmart Versions

Nero StartSmart is available in versions with different features. In addition to the full Nero StartSmart version, there are other versions with restricted features. Nero StartSmart Essentials does not offer the following features:
Audio Burning Music title recognition with Gracenote (not included in standard functionality)

Start Successfully Features that are not available in the Essentials versions are indicated by the icon offers you upgrade possibilities, and gives information about it. Gracenote Plug-in You will need the Gracenote Plug-in to identify single audio files. You can obtain the plug-in at www.nero.com. The plug-in is already included in the full version. In addition, the encoding and decoding formats in Nero StartSmart Essentials are restricted. The mp3PRO plug-in is included as trial version. mp3PRO Plug-in You will need the mp3PRO Plug-in for unlimited MP3 and mp3PRO encoding/decoding. You can obtain the plug-in at www.nero.com. The plug-in is already included in the full version. The Knowledge Center tab in the Essentials version provides links to upgrade options and information about these options. Upgrading your Essentials version will give you the full version with all the functions. icon. The

Starting Nero StartSmart

The Nero StartSmart icon appears on your computer's desktop after installing Nero Multimedia Suite. Double-click the Nero StartSmart icon window. Nero StartSmart provides easy access to all Nero Multimedia Suite applications and, when installed, to Nero BackItUp & Burn and Nero Vision Xtra applications. to open the Nero StartSmart

Start Screen

Nero StartSmart start window
The following buttons are available: nero Multimedia Suite 10 Opens the Nero Web site www.nero.com where you can get more information about Nero products. Displays a menu in which you can open the options for Nero StartSmart, open the help and display online tutorials, and end the application. Displays a selection list of Nero applications and tools that can be opened directly by clicking them. Displays online help. The tabs in the top area of the screen provide quick and easy access to Nero applications. They are grouped into categories (Music, Video - Photo, Data, Tools) where frequently occurring tasks have been assembled. The Knowledge Center tab offers quick and easy access to Web sites where you can get support, view online tutorials or download manuals. The menu icons on the left side of the Nero StartSmart start screen each represent the socalled Quick Tasks. These are optimally pre-configured, frequently-used processes that can be run directly in Nero StartSmart without having to launch another Nero application. With
Start Screen Nero StartSmart you can burn a data disc, burn a music disc (e.g. an Audio CD), save audio files from an Audio CD to hard drive, or copy a disc. The News area at the bottom of the Nero StartSmart screen displays the news from the newsfeeds to which you have subscribed. The following buttons are available in the News area: News Opens the newsfeed options, where you can subscribe to newsfeeds. Displays the complete news from the newsfeed. Next Opens the next headline of a news item in the newsfeed.

See also Burn Data Disc Screen 11 Audio Burning Screen 13 Audio Ripping Screen 18 Copy Disc Screen 25 Options 35 Quick Tasks 10

Quick Tasks

Quick tasks are pre-configured, frequently-used processes that can be run directly in Nero StartSmart without having to launch another Nero application. You can quickly and easily burn data discs or Audio CDs, save audio files from Audio CDs to a hard drive, and copy discs. The following quick tasks are available:
Data Burning: Displays the Burn Data Disc screen. Here, you can quickly burn a selection of files. First name the disc and select a destination drive, add the files to be burned, and click the Burn button.
Audio Burning: Displays the Audio Burning screen. Here, you can quickly and easily create Audio CDs, MP3 Jukebox discs, or Jukebox discs in the Nero AAC Audio+ format.
Audio Ripping: Displays the Rip Audio CD screen. Select the destination drive, output file format, and the target directory, and click the Rip button. It's that fast and easy to save tracks from an Audio CD.
Copy Disc: Displays the Copy Disc screen. Here, you only need to specify the source and destination drives and click the Copy button to get a copy of your disc.
See also Burn Data Disc Screen 11 Audio Burning Screen 13 Audio Ripping Screen 18 Copy Disc Screen 25

Data Burning

4.1.1 Burn Data Disc Screen
You can create data discs with just a few clicks of your mouse.

Burn Data Disc screen

The following setting options are available: Input field Disc name Drop-down menu Destination drive The desired name of the disc to be burned is entered here.
Allows you to select the drive you would like to use for burning. The Image Recorder entry creates an image file that is initially stored on the computer under the path shown in the adjacent text box. The image file can be burned to a disc later. The drop-down menu is available if there is more than one drive, or if the Image Recorder is enabled. Displays the contents of the higher-level folder for the selected file in the contents area. Creates a new folder in the contents area.

Button Add

Opens a window in which you can select files to be added to the content of your disc by clicking the mouse. They are displayed in the contents list of the Burn Data Disc screen when you click Open. The capacity bar indicates the total size of the listed files in MB.
Quick Tasks Button Delete Removes the selected entries from the contents list.
Opens the options for the Data Burning quick task.
Image file An image refers to a single file on the hard drive that contains the image of a complete disc. Creating an image file is especially useful when you do not have an available recorder or a blank disc. Later on you can use an application like Nero Express to burn the image to disc. Further information can be found in the Nero Express manual.
4.1.2 Burning a Data Disc
With Nero StartSmart you can compile and burn all types of files and folders. Depending on your installed burner, you can burn a data CD, data DVD or data Blu-ray Disc. To burn a data disc, proceed as follows:
1. Click the Data Burning menu icon.
The Burn Data Disc screen is displayed.

2. Click the Add button.

The Add files and folders window is opened.
3. Select the files that you want to burn to disc. 4. Click the Add button.
The files selected are listed in the Burn Data Disc screen. A capacity bar displays the
total length of the files to be burned to disc. The Add Files and Folders window stays in the foreground until you close it.
5. If you want to delete a file, choose the desired file and click the Delete button.
The selected file is removed from the list.
6. Select a burner from the Destination drive drop-down menu. 7. If you want to include a name for the disc, enter a name in the Disc name input field. 8. Click the Burn button.
A window is opened and prompts you to insert a blank recordable disc into the recorder.
9. Insert a blank recordable disc into the recorder and click the Load button.
A progress bar is displayed at the bottom left of the screen. When the burn process is
finished, a window is opened.

10. Click the OK button.

You have burned a data disc that contains the selected files.

Audio Burning

4.2.1 Audio Burning Screen
You can create audio discs here with just a few mouse clicks.
Audio CD Standard Audio CD that can be played on all standard playback devices, such as home and car stereo equipment. You can select songs from your hard drive or from other Audio CDs and burn them to the new Audio CD. To compile an Audio CD, source files with different audio formats (e.g. MP4, MP3 or WMA) are automatically converted into Audio CD format before being burned. MP3 Jukebox Disc Audio disc with audio files in MP3 format that can be played on all computers and MP3 playback devices. Nero AAC Audio+ Nero Jukebox Disc Audio disc with audio files in Nero ACC Audio format that requires little storage space

Quick Tasks and has surprisingly high sound quality. This type of audio disc can be played on all playback devices that support the Nero AAC Audio format. mp3PRO Plug-in You will need the mp3PRO Plug-in for unlimited MP3 and mp3PRO encoding/decoding. The plug-in can be added to Nero Multimedia Suite. You can obtain the plug-in at www.nero.com. The plug-in is already included in the full version. The creation process is nearly identical for all audio discs.

Burn Audio Disc screen

The following setting options are available: Input field Title (CD-Text) Enter the desired name for the Audio CD to be burned. This text appears in the display of the playback device during playback. Only available when creating an Audio CD. Input field Artist (CD-Text) Enter the artist name for the Audio CD to be burned. This text appears in the display of the playback device during playback. Only available when creating an Audio CD. Input field Disc name Enter a name for the disc to be created. This text appears in the display of the playback device during playback. Only available when creating a Jukebox disc.
Quick Tasks Drop-down menu Destination drive Allows you to select the drive you would like to use for burning. The Image Recorder entry creates an image file that is initially stored on the computer under the path shown in the adjacent text field. The image can be burned to a CD later. The drop-down menu is available if there is more than one drive, or if the Image Recorder is enabled. Button Add Opens a window in which you can select audio files to be added to the content of your audio CD by clicking the mouse. Click the Open button to view the contents list of the Burn Audio CD screen. The capacity bar indicates the total length of the listed songs in minutes. Removes the selected entries from the contents list. Delete Button Burn Opens the options for the Audio Burning quick task. Starts the burn process or the creation of an image file.

Button

Image file An image refers to a single file on the hard drive that contains the image of a complete disc. Creating an image file is especially useful when you do not have an available recorder or a blank disc. Later on you can use an application like Nero Express to burn the image to disc. Further information can be found in the Nero Express manual. See also Options 35
4.2.2 Burning an Audio CD
In Nero StartSmart, you have the option of selecting audio files from your hard drive to burn an Audio CD that can be played on all standard playback devices. Before burning the Audio CD, the source files in various audio formats (e.g. MP4, or WMA) are automatically converted into the Audio CD format. Some CD players cannot play CD-RWs. Use CD-R discs to burn Audio CDs.

To burn an Audio CD, proceed as follows:
1. Click the Audio Burning menu icon.
The Audio Burning screen is displayed.

Audio Burning screen

2. Click the Audio CD option.
The Burn Audio CD screen is displayed.

3. Click the Add button.

4. Select the audio files that you want to burn to CD. You can select audio files from CDs or

from your hard drive.

5. Click the Add button.
The audio files selected are listed in the Burn Audio CD screen. A capacity bar displays
the total length of the music files to be burned to CD in minutes. The Add Files and Folders window stays in the foreground until you close it.
Burn Audio CD with Audio Files screen
If the capacity bar is displayed in green, all audio files on the CD can be burned. If the capacity bar is red, not all audio files fit on the CD. You have the option of deleting audio files from the list.
6. If you want to delete an audio file, choose the desired audio file and click the Delete button.
The selected audio file is removed from the list.
7. Select a burner from the Destination drive drop-down menu. 8. If you want to include a CD title, enter a name in the Title (CD-Text) input field. 9. If you want to include an artist, enter a name in the Artist (CD-Text) input field. 10. Click the Burn button.
A window is opened and prompts you to insert a blank recordable CD into the recorder.
11. Insert a blank recordable CD into the recorder and click the Load button.

12. Click the OK button.

You have burned an Audio CD that contains the selected audio files.

Audio Ripping

4.3.1 Audio Ripping Screen
The Rip Audio CD screen displays the audio files available on the Audio CD. You can save the audio files from an Audio CD to the hard drive. The files are encoded, i.e. converted into a format that the computer can read. The audio file is usually compressed. The Audio CD can be automatically identified with Gracenote. So-called metadata, i.e. information such as title, genre, and track title, is accessed by the Gracenote Media Database and associated to the tracks. That way you have audio files that are accurately and fully named after the encoding process. Gracenote Plug-in You will need the Gracenote Plug-in to identify single audio files. You can obtain the plug-in at www.nero.com. The plug-in is already included in the full version.

Rip Audio CD screen

The following setting options are available: Drop-down menu Source drive You can choose the drive in which the CD containing the tracks to convert was inserted.
Quick Tasks Drop-down menu Output file format You can choose the format in which the tracks should be saved. The following formats are available: AIFF Audio: An uncompressed audio file format with a large file size but high sound quality FLAC Audio: A lossless audio format with high sound quality MP3 Audio: Widely-used format that can be played by all standard computers and MP3 players Nero AAC: Format with an especially small file size and high sound quality OGG Vorbis: Format with a small file size and good sound quality WAVE: Quasi-standard for Microsoft systems You can choose the folder in which the tracks should be saved.
Input field Target directory Check box Enable ripping of each entire Audio CD in a row Button Edit Metadata
Saves the tracks from any number of Audio CDs, one after the other, in the selected target directory; a separate folder is created for the tracks from each Audio CD.
Opens the Edit meta data window. Here, you can edit the Audio CD metadata sent by Gracenote. You can enter the metadata if no entry for your Audio CD exists in the Gracenote Media Database. This metadata is sent to Gracenote, and added to the Gracenote Media Database. Sends a new query to the Gracenote Media Database and completes the Audio CD's metadata including artist, title name, and genre if a matching entry exists in the database. Selects the entire tracklist, i.e. all audio tracks.
Button Refresh Button Select All Button Unselect All Button Save
Deselects the entire tracklist.

Starts the save process.

Opens the options for the Rip Audio CD quick task.
Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com.

Button Copy

Opens the options for the Copy Disc quick task.
See also Options 35 On-the-fly Copying 28 Copy Over Image 28

4.4.2 Copying a disc

With Nero StartSmart you can copy a disc. That means you make an exact copy of a source disc and burn it to a target disc. If your source disc is an Audio CD, for example, your copy will be an Audio CD as well. Depending on your installed burner, you can copy CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray Discs. The target disc must be the same disc type as the source disc. For example, you can copy a DVD only to a DVD. In any case, Nero StartSmart will give you a message when the disc type does not match. To copy a disc, proceed as follows:
1. Click the Copy Disc menu icon.
The Copy Disc screen is displayed.
2. Select the Source drive and the Destination drive.
If you want to copy the disc using the Image Copy method, choose the same drive for the source and the destination. If you want to copy the disc using the On-the-fly method, choose different drives for the source and the destination. If you only have one drive, the drop-down menus are not available. You therefore skip the step above. Just insert the disc you want to copy and click the Copy button.
3. Insert the disc that you want to copy into the selected drive. 4. Insert a blank disc into the target drive if you are choosing different drives for copying (Onthe-fly copy method).
5. Click the Copy button.
The copy process starts. A progress bar is displayed at the bottom left of the screen. If you are using a single drive for copying, you will be prompted to remove the source
disc and to insert a suitable blank disc after the image file has been written. The burn process then starts automatically. When the copy and the burn process are finished, a window is opened.

6. Click the OK button.

You have copied a disc.

4.4.3 Methods of Copying

If you have more than one drive, there are two options for copying a disc
On-the-fly, i.e. the disc to be copied and the recordable disc are in different drives Image copy, i.e. you use the same drive for the disc to be copied and the recordable disc
Each one of the methods can be better for different situations, depending on your requirements. 4.4.3.1 On-the-fly Copying When using the on-the-fly method, insert the original disc into a drive and a recordable disc into the drive. The original disc in the drive is copied immediately without any time delay to the blank disc in the recorder. The on-the-fly method allows you to copy discs very quickly, and does not require any additional space on the disc. In order to be able to use the on-the-fly method, you will need at least two drives: one for reading the disc and a disc burner for writing. The following requirements apply to the read drive and disc burner:

The disc burner must feature buffer underrun protection, or the drive must be capable of delivering the data sufficiently quickly. The read speed should be at least twice as fast as the write speed.
The read drive must be capable of delivering information on the number and type of sessions, otherwise Nero StartSmart may not be able to produce an exact copy.
If you want to copy Audio CDs, we recommend the copy image method because the quality of the read audio files can suffer depending on the drive. 4.4.3.2 Copy Over Image With the copy over image method, an image of the original disc is saved to a file first. The image file is then burned to a blank disc. Copying using copy over image takes longer, but it often produces better results. You must have sufficient storage space to use the copy over image method. The copy over image method is particularly suitable in the following situations:
Only one drive is available. You would like to make several copies of the same disc. You think it likely that read errors may have occurred on the source CD (for example because it is scratched). You attach importance to the best possible reproduction (particularly in relation to index positions and the quality of Audio CDs).
Frequently occurring tasks have been assembled on tabs in the Nero StartSmart categories. All tasks are linked to Nero applications, as mentioned in the task text. Detailed information about the individual applications is available in the respective manuals, which are available for download from www.nero.com free of charge. If you have not installed the respective application, the task will be unavailable. This status will be indicated by an exclamation mark. The tasks mentioned here only fully apply to the full version as not all applications may be available in the Essentials version. If an application is unavailable in your Essentials version, it will be indicated with an upgrade icon. You can always upgrade your Essentials version at www.nero.com to get the full version with all the functions.
Music tab Contains the most important tasks for music, such as ripping, playing and burning Audio CDs, and recording and editing audio files. Video - Photo tab Contains the most important tasks for video and photo, such as creating and burning videos and slide shows, playing videos and slideshows, and converting movies. Data tab Contains the most important tasks for data, such as burning, copying, backup, and recovering. Tools tab Contains tools that can be used to test your drive performance, analyze your drives and your system, and reduce drive noise. Knowledge Center tab Offers links to Web sites where you can get support, view online tutorials, and download manuals. The Knowledge Center tab in the Essentials version provides links to upgrade options and information about these options. Upgrading your Essentials version will give you the full version with all the functions.

Music Tab

Here you can perform tasks regarding music.

Music tab

The following tasks are available: Play back and Organize Music Opens Nero MediaHub. Here, you can play back your audio files in a convenient manner and also create playlists.
Rip and Burn Opens Nero Burning ROM. Here, you can create, burn, and rip Audio Music Advanced CDs. A wide range of file formats is supported. Mix Music and Digitize LPs and Tapes Edit and Record Music Opens Nero SoundTrax. Here, you can create music mixes in a virtual music studio with the help of wizards.
Opens Nero WaveEditor. Here, you can edit and record music using a variety of filters and sound optimization methods.

Video, Photo Tab

Here you can perform tasks regarding video and photo.

Video - Photo tab

The following tasks are available: Create Video and Photo Slide Show Play back Multimedia Opens Nero MediaHub. Here, you can easily create videos and slide shows. Opens Nero MediaHub. Here, you can play back your video files and pictures in a convenient manner.
Create Video and Opens Nero Vision. Here, you can create videos and slide shows. Photo Slide Show For your project you can set advanced options, such as multi track Advanced editing, and various professional effects and menus. Convert Video Opens Nero Recode. Here, you can convert DVD-Videos to different video formats.

Data Tab

Here you can perform tasks regarding data.

Data tab

The following tasks are available: Burn and Copy Data Back up Data Opens Nero Express. Here, you can select the files for a data disc and burn them to CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc. Opens Nero BackItUp. Here, you can choose files to back up and then initiate the backup process. You can also enable Autobackup, for instance, which will perform automatic backups of your data. Opens Nero Burning ROM. Here, you can select the files for a data disc and burn them to CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc. Advanced options can be applied to burn projects (e.g. defining the character set or splitting large files to multiple discs with the Nero DiscSpan compilation type). Opens Nero RescueAgent. Here, you can quickly and easily recover files from storage media that, for instance, has been damaged by scratches or cannot be read correctly due to age.
Burn and Copy Data Advanced

Restore and Recover

Tools Tab
Here you can perform tasks with Nero tools.

Tools tab

The following tasks are available: Disc Drive Performance Test Opens Nero DiscSpeed. Here, you can test the speed and performance of your media or recorder and view the results in a graph or test log.
System Opens Nero InfoTool. Here, you can call up information about the Configuration and most important features of installed drives, inserted discs, installed Analysis software, and much more. You obtain detailed data on drive properties such as firmware, buffer size, serial number, production date and the current DVD region code for DVD drives. Furthermore, Nero InfoTool tells you the name and version number of the operating system, the installed burning applications, and the hardware configuration of the computer. Restore and Recover Opens Nero RescueAgent. Here, you can quickly and easily recover files from storage media that, for instance, has been damaged by scratches or cannot be read correctly due to age.

Music Audio CD

Batch Ripping.. 23 Burning.. 15 Copy tip... 28 File format for ripping. 35 Identify with Gracenote.. 23 Obtain metadata.. 23 Ripping.. 20 Select burn speed... 35 Verify disc after burning.. 35 Audio CD.. 13 MP3 Jukebox Disc.. 13 Nero AAC Jukebox Disc.. 14

Newsfeed

Configuring.. 36 Display interval... 36 Nero feed.. 36 Subscribing to a newsfeed.. 36

Audio file

Identify with Gracenote.. 23 Obtain metadata.. 23 Save to hard drive... 20

Options.. 35

Program Burning
Audio CD..13, 15 Data disc.. 12 Enable Image Recorder.. 36 MP3 Jukebox Disc.. 13 Nero AAC Jukebox Disc.. 14 Select burn speed... 36 Set options.. 36 Starting the program.. 7 Versions... 5 Work overview.. 5

Quick task.. 10

Conventions, manual.. 5 Copy
Copy a disc... 26 Copy method.. 28 Select burn and read speed. 35 Simulate burn process.. 35 Verify disc after burning.. 35 With only one drive.. 27 With two drives... 27

Ripping.. 20

Screen
Audio Burning.. 13 Burn Data Disc... 11 Copy Disc... 25 Rip Audio CD.. 18 Start screen... 8

Data disc

Burning.. 12 Select burn speed... 35 Verify disc after burning.. 35
Data.. 32 Knowledge Center... 34 Music.. 30 Tools... 33 Video - Photo.. 31

Essentials.. 5

Gracenote.. 19, 23

Image Recorder.. 36

Manual, conventions.. 5

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