QuickStart Guide

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Nero WELCOME! Thank you for your Nero 6 Ultra Edition Purchase! We hope that you enjoy using your new software as much as we have enjoyed creating it! This QuickStart Guide is designed to help you get started. The complete and comprehensive manual is available in.pdf files on the original installation disc. For even more information, please refer to the Help files within the software, or visit us online at http://www.nero.com. Enjoy! Your Nero Team Information on copyright and trade marks The Nero 6 QuickStart Guide and all its contents are protected by copyright and are the property of Ahead Software AG ('Ahead Software'). All rights reserved. This QuickStart Guide contains material that is protected by internationally valid copyright. This manual may not - in whole or in part - be copied, transmitted or otherwise reproduced without the express written permission of Ahead Software. All trade mark names and trade-marks are the property of the respective owners. Ahead Software rejects any claims that transcend the legal guarantee agreement. Ahead Software does not accept any liability for the correctness of the content of the Nero 6 QuickStart Guide. The contents of the software supplied, as well as of the Nero 6 QuickStart Guide are subject to change without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned here are only listed for information purposes. REV 1.3 Unless you own the copyright or have the permission of the copyright holder, the unauthorized copying of discs can represent a violation of national or international laws and may result in serious penalties. Copyright 1995 -2004 by Ahead Software AG

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Contents
General information about Nero 6 Ultra Edition 1.1 General system requirements 1.2 Special minimum requirements for individual programs 1.3 Software supplied Installation 2.1 Installation 2.2 Uninstalling Nero StartSmart Your command center 3.1 Using Nero StartSmart 3.2 User interface and navigation 3.3 Nero ProductCenter Burning The Basics 4.1 Make Data Disc 4.2 Make Audio Disc 4.3 Make Video Disc 4.4 Copy disc Service 5.1 Upgrade Options 5.2 FAQ / HOW TO'S 5.3 Technical Support Contact
General information about Nero 6 Ultra Edition
General system requirements
Microsoft Windows 95B/98/98SE, Windows NT4 (Service Pack 6 or later), Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later), Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 4.0 or later Processor and memory: For writing audio and data discs: 500Mhz Intel Pentium 3 processor or equivalent, 64 MB RAM For DVD and video authoring: 1.2Ghz Intel Pentium 3 process or equivalent, 128 MB RAM For real-time capturing and burning: 1.6Ghz Intel Pentium 4 processor or equivalent, 128 MB RAM Hard disc space 500 MB disk space for a typical installation of all the components Up to 5 GB available hard disk space for DVD images and temporary DVD files Display settings Graphics card with at least 8 MB video memory and minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and 16-bit color settings Optical device CD or DVD recordable or rewritable drive Optional: 16-bit Microsoft Windows compatible soundcard and speakers Installation of latest WHQL (Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certified device drivers recommended

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Special minimum requirements for individual programs
CD or DVD-rewritable drive

Nero ShowTime*

System requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME, Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later), Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server Microsoft DirectX 9.0a or later Optical drive with DVD capability to playback DVD-Video Graphics card with video overlay support Optional*: Multichannel plug-in (Dolby Digital 5.1 sound system for 5.1 channel audio play back) DVD-Video plug-in for DVD-Video playback

NeroVision Express 2*

System requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME, Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later), Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server Microsoft DirectX 9.0a or later Optional: OHCI compliant FireWire controller (IEEE 1394) for DV capturing TV tuner or video capture card for analog recording Installation of the latest WHQL certified device drivers recommended List of compatible devices: http://www.nero.com/en/capture_devices.php DVD-Video plug-in* for DVD-Video function and Dolby Digital 2 channel encoding
DVD-Video, Nero Digital Audio, mp3PRO and Multichannel plug-ins are already included in retail version.

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Nero Recode 2*
System requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME, Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later), Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server Microsoft DirectX 9.0a or later Optional: DVD-Video plug-in* to enable DVD recoding, and DVD9 to DVD5 feature

Nero Cover Designer

Optional: Printer

Software supplied**

Nero Burning ROM 6 With Nero Burning ROM 6 you have a powerful piece of burning software, which makes it easy for you to burn your data, music files or videos onto CD or DVD. Nero StartSmart Nero StartSmart is the command center for all Nero 6 applications making it easy to use the comprehensive software programs. Once you have launched Nero StartSmart, all you have to do is select the desired task and the corresponding software starts automatically. Nero Express 6 Nero Express 6 provides all the performance and efficiency of Nero Burning ROM 6 with a simplified user interface. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, Nero Express 6 guides you through your desired burning tasks quickly and easily.
DVD-Video, Nero Digital Audio, mp3PRO and Multichannel plug-ins are already included in retail version. The scope of the specific software package supplied depends on the type of product bundle acquired. In other words, the package concerned may not contain all the individual programs.

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General information about Nero 6 Ultra Edition NeroVision Express 2
Nero Recode 2 Nero Recode 2 is a new program for copying and archiving non-copy-protected DVD video titles onto 4.7 GB DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW or DVD-RAM discs. If the source DVD is larger than 4.7 GB, Nero Recode 2 can compress the contents so that they fit onto an empty DVD disc without any noticeable loss of quality. Nero Wave Editor 2 Nero Wave Editor 2 is a program for editing and recording audio files. The various filtering and sound optimization methods allow you to create individual audio files quickly and easily. You can then burn your edited audio tracks using Nero Burning ROM 6, Nero Express 6 or NeroMIX. Nero SoundTrax Nero SoundTrax is a professional program for the production of audio CDs. As well as putting together a compilation of audio files for a CD, it also allows you to mix or edit the content of the audio files. Nero SoundTrax also provides several wizards, which allow you to transfer your records or tapes to your PC in just a few easy steps. Nero Cover Designer Nero Cover Designer is a user friendly program for creating and designing individual covers and labels. It allows you to use your own ideas to create CD covers, booklets and much more, or you can use professionally designed templates. You can give every disc an individual look. NeroMIX NeroMIX is a trendy combination of playback and burning software. With this program, you can play back all current audio formats, listen to Internet radio, create playlists and also burn your own audio and data discs.

With NeroVision Express 2, you can record videos and edit or burn existing video files. Creating associated menus, e.g. for selecting a section or choosing between individual movie clips, is very fast and uncomplicated with NeroVision Express 2. On top of that, you can use NeroVision Express 2 to create convenient slide shows and even add your own music as a soundtrack!
General information about Nero 6 Ultra Edition Nero ShowTime Nero ShowTime, is an application that can play back all digital recordings (e.g. movies, TV programs, home videos, DVD video) with excellent picture and sound quality. Nero Toolkit The Nero Toolkit contains the following programs: Nero CD-DVD Speed, Nero DriveSpeed and Nero InfoTool. Nero CD-DVD Speed is a program that tests the speed of the available CD/DVD drives. Nero DriveSpeed allows you to set the read speed of discs, which noticeably lowers noise reduction, or to optimize the spin up or spin down times of your drives. Nero InfoTool provides you with information about the most important features of installed drives, inserted discs, installed software and much more. InCD 4 InCD 4 is a packet writing program, which formats rewritable discs in such a way that they can be used like large diskettes. You can copy files onto the disc using Drag&Drop in Microsoft Explorer or save them to the disc from other applications. InCD Reader 4 InCD Reader 4 is a program that allows you to read discs written in MRW format on systems that do not support MRW. Nero ImageDrive Nero ImageDrive sets up a virtual drive, which looks like a real drive and behaves in the same way, i.e. it allows you to open and view files and programs that are located on this virtual drive (image). Nero BackItUp Nero BackItUp is an easy to operate, convenient and powerful program for backing up and restoring data. It allows you to archive your backups on CD and DVD, which is an economical and secure method. DVD-Video Plug-in In conjunction with the NeroVision Express 2 program, the DVD-Video Plug-in allows the encoding of video files in DVD/SVCD format and the encoding of SVCD in Nero Burning ROM 6. If your video files are in a DVD compatible format, you can burn them with the Nero 6 burning programs. You can then play back the videos on any DVD player*. Some DVD players are not able to play back certain disc formats. Please consult the manufacturer to find out which formats your DVD player supports.

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Installation Nero Digital Audio Plug-in
For detailed info on how to use the above applications, please refer to the.pdf manuals on the original installation disc.

Installation

To install the software under Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows 2003 Server, you must have administrator rights.
You can set up Nero 6 with no problems using the installation program.
Carry out the following steps: 1. Close all Windows programs and close any anti-virus software which may be running. 2. Insert the Nero 6 CD into the CD/DVD drive. 3. An installation menu appears, in which you can install the desired components. Click on the appropriate button to start the installation wizard. If the program does not start automatically, select the CD/DVD drive containing the Nero 6 CD in Explorer. Double click on the setup.exe' program in the main directory. 4. In the window, you can once again see what you want to install. Click on 'Next' to continue with the installation. 5. Carefully read through the license agreement. If you agree to the terms of the license agreement, click on I accept all terms of the preceding License Agreement'. If you do not accept the license terms, you cannot install Nero 6. Click on 'Next' to continue. 6. Complete the fields User name' (e.g. first name and surname), Organization' (e.g. company) and Serial number'. You can find the serial number on/in the Nero 6 packaging. Once you have made your entries, click on Next'. The installation wizard then automatically installs the selected program.

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The Nero Digital Audio Plug-in allows you to encode audio files in MP4 format and also to decode them into another format. Nero Digital Audio (.mp4) is the very latest audio compression technology; its main feature is its revolutionary high-speed compression and its incomparable sound quality. The Nero Digital Audio Plug-in offers multiple real time encoding, variable bit rates, multi-channel functionality and direct MPEG-4 ripping, burning, playback and editing.
Installation 7. After the automatic installation, you can either restart your computer or exit the installation wizard. 8. To close the installation menu, click on Finish'. To install further components, click on the appropriate button and carry out the installation with the aid of the wizard. 9. If necessary, restart your PC so that all the new settings take effect.

Uninstalling

To uninstall Nero 6 or individual components, proceed as follows: To uninstall the software under Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows 2003 Server you must have administrator rights. 1. Insert the Nero 6 CD into the CD/DVD drive. 2. The Setup program is started automatically. An installation menu appears, in which you can select the components you wish to delete. Click on the appropriate button to start the installation wizard. If the program does not start automatically, select the CD/DVD drive containing the Nero 6 CD in Explorer. Double click on the setup.exe' program in the main directory. 3. In the window, you can once again see the components you wish to uninstall. Click on Next' to continue uninstalling. 4. Click on Remove' and confirm by clicking on the Next' button. The Uninstall wizard opens up. 5. The Nero 6 uninstall wizard then automatically removes the desired components. Once the uninstall is complete, click on Finish'. 6. Restart your computer so that the changes will take effect.
Nero StartSmart Your command center

Using Nero StartSmart

Nero StartSmart is the command center for all Nero 6 applications making it easy to use the comprehensive software programs. Once you have started Nero StartSmart, all you have to do is select the desired category (e.g. Audio), then choose a task (e.g. Make Audio CD) and the relevant software starts automatically.
User interface and navigation

Standard view

Nero StartSmart Your command center Nero StartSmart consists of the following areas and elements. This button opens the Nero ProductCenter. If you are in the Nero ProductCenter, clicking on this button will take you back to the standard view. If recorders that can burn several formats are installed on the computer and/or the option to display all recorder formats is activated, the possible project types appear in the upper section of the Nero StartSmart window. The content of the categories and the possible tasks change according to the selected project type. For example, an audio CD can only be created if CD has been selected as the project type. Depending on the selected project type and the installed software, this section shows the available categories in Nero StartSmart. If you move the mouse over the individual category icons, the possible tasks in that category are displayed. For each task, you also have the option of deciding for yourself which application is to be used to open it with. If you move the mouse over the desired task, the Open with' option appears in the Nero StartSmart bar. You can then select the desired program in the pull-down menu. Clicking on this button adds the StartSmart bar to the program interface. The StartSmart bar shows you the installed components of the Nero 6 bundle in the Applications' area and, at the same time, allows you to select the desired program directly by clicking on it. You can open up the individual programs in the Nero Toolkit by clicking on them.

Clicking on this button changes the color of your Nero StartSmart interface. This button displays the Nero StartSmart Standard Mode. If this mode is selected, only the most frequently used tasks are displayed. Clicking on this button switches Nero StartSmart to Expert Mode.
Nero StartSmart Your command center This button displays the Nero StartSmart Expert Mode. If this mode is selected, all available tasks are displayed. Clicking on this button switches Nero StartSmart to Standard Mode. Clicking on this button opens up the configuration window. Here you can set which program in the Nero 6 family is started for which tasks. Clicking on this button closes Nero StartSmart.

The Nero StartSmart bar

In addition to the areas and elements that are available in standard view, the Nero StartSmart bar also gives you the option of accessing the desired program directly.
Nero StartSmart Your command center This area shows all installed applications in the Nero 6 product family. Click once on the desired application to access it.
This area shows all installed applications in the Nero Toolkit. Click once on the desired application to access it.
Navigation in Nero StartSmart
If you move the mouse over the individual category icons, the possible tasks in that category are displayed. The tasks displayed depend on the selected mode. In Standard Mode, only the frequently used tasks are shown; in Expert Mode all tasks are displayed. If more than eight tasks are available in a category, you can show the remaining tasks by clicking on the small arrow in the bottom right corner of the screen. This category contains your preferred tasks. When Nero StartSmart is installed, the Favorites area contains the most common tasks. To add entries, select a task by right clicking on it and choosing the command Add to Favorites' from the context menu. To remove a task from the Favorites, right click on the relevant task and then choose the command 'Remove from Favorites'.
Nero StartSmart Your command center This category contains the possible tasks for a data disc. The tasks displayed depend on whether standard or Expert Mode is selected. Standard Mode Make Data Disc Format/Prepare Rewritable Disc Make Audio and Data CD (CD only) Expert Mode Make Data Disc Format/Prepare Rewritable Disc Make Audio and Data CD (CD only) Make Bootable Disc Make UDF Disc Make UDF/ISO Disc Make Hybrid Disc (CD only) Make Mixed Mode CD (CD only) This category contains the possible tasks for an audio disc. The tasks displayed depend on the selected mode. Standard Mode Make Audio CD (CD only) Play Audio Make MP3 Disc Make WMA Disc Make Nero Digital Audio Disc Make Audio + Data CD (CD only) Expert Mode Make Audio CD (CD only) Play Audio Make MP3 Disc Make WMA Disc Make Nero Digital Audio Disc Make Audio + Data CD (CD only) Make Mixed Mode CD (CD only) Rip CD Tracks (CD only) Edit Audio Mix Audio CD (CD only) Encode Audio Files Record Audio Convert Tape to CD (CD only) Convert LP to CD (CD only)

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Nero StartSmart Your command center This category contains the possible tasks for photo and video editing. The tasks displayed depend on the selected mode. Standard Mode Make Video CD (CD only) Make Super Video CD (CD only) Make Video CD Slide Show (CD only) Make Super Video CD Slide Show (CD only) Capture Video Play Video Make your own DVD-Video (DVD only) Convert DVD-Video Movies to Nero Digital HD-BURN Video (HD-BURN only) Make HD-BURN Slide Show (HD-BURN only) Make or Modify DVD+VR (DVD+R/+RW only) Make DVD Slide Show (DVD only) Recode DVD-Video (DVD only) Expert Mode Make Video CD (CD only) Make Super Video CD (CD only) Make Video CD Slide Show (CD only) Make Super Video CD Slide Show (CD only) Capture Video Play Video Make your own DVD-Video (DVD only) Convert DVD-Video Movies to Nero Digital HD-BURN Video (HD-BURN only) Make HD-BURN Slide Show (HD-BURN only) Make or Modifiy DVD+VR (DVD+R/+RW only) Make DVD Slide Show (DVD only) Recode DVD-Video (DVD only) Make Movie Make miniDVD (CD only) Record Directly to Disc (DVD+R/+RW only) Burn DVD-Video Files (DVD only)
Nero StartSmart Your command center This contains the tasks involving copying and the tasks relating to backing up. What is displayed depends on the selected project type and the current mode. Standard Mode Copy DVD-Video Movies to CD (CD only) Copy Entire DVD-Video (DVD only) Copy Multiple DVD-Video Movies to One (DVD only) Copy Disc Back up Files Restore Backups Schedule Backups Burn Image to Disc Expert Mode Copy DVD-Video Movies to CD (CD only) Copy Entire DVD-Video (DVD only) Copy Multiple DVD-Video Movies to One (DVD only) Copy Disc Back up Files Restore Backups Schedule Backups Burn Image to Disc Back up Hard Drive This section contains the additional tasks relating to discs. What is displayed depends on the selected disc type and the current mode. Standard Mode Get System Info Test Drive Erase Disc Make Label or Cover Control Drive's Speed Expert Mode Get System Info Test Drive Erase Disc Make Label or Cover Control Drive's Speed Disc Info Mount a Disc Image

Assigning programs

Clicking on a task in Nero StartSmart automatically opens a program, which is considered to be the best for executing that specific task. Many tasks, such as creating an audio CD, can be performed with more than one program; therefore you can change the program assignment. For example, if you want to use Nero Burning ROM 6 rather than the default application Nero Express 6 to create an audio CD, proceed as follows: 1. Click on the button on the left-hand side of the program window to expand the Nero StartSmart window, if it is not already expanded. 2. Move the mouse pointer over the desired task and the application that will open when you click on the task appears on the left.

3. Click on the drop down button next to the program names and select the application you want to start the task with.
4. Check the Use as standard application' check box if you always want this program to open for this task in the future.
5. Click on the button with the green arrow to save the changes you've made and open the desired program.
Nero StartSmart Your command center Made changes you're not happy with? Want to restore default settings? Click on the 'Configure' button and choose 'Restore Defaults' and confirm by clicking on 'Yes'.

Nero ProductCenter

Clicking on the button opens the Nero ProductCenter. The first column contains the version number of the installed products from Ahead Software, while the other column shows the currently available version numbers. As a result you are always able to keep your programs up to date. To update, if you are currently online, you can connect directly to the homepage and start the download process.

Burning The Basics

For more detail, please refer to the.pdf manuals on the original installation disc.

Make Data Disc

1. Start Nero StartSmart, select the Data' category and click on Make Data Disc'.
To use the following basic guide, the StartSmart Command Center must be in default mode. Please refer to section 3.2.4. for instructions on how to reset it.
Burning The Basics Nero Express 6 starts automatically and the compilation window for data opens.
2. In the window, click on the Add button to open the window for selecting files.
Burning The Basics 3. Select the desired files and click on the Add button to transfer them to the compilation.
4. Once you have finished adding files, click on the Finished button to close the window and return to the Nero Express 6 screen.
Burning The Basics 5. All the files you have added appear in the compilation window. Click on the 'Next' button to advance to the burning window.
6. Before burning the disc, make the final settings.
Burning The Basics Current Recorder Disc name Writing Speed Number of copies Multisession disc Select the desired recorder from the list of connected recorders. Select the speed for the burning process. Select the number of copies to be burned. If this checkbox is selected, a multi-session disc is created, allowing you to add further sessions later. If the checkbox is not selected, the disc becomes a non-multisession disc and only the last data written to the disc can be read from the data CD or DVD you created. If this checkbox is selected, after burning the program verifies that the burned data on the disc is identical to the original data. This guarantees that the burned data will function as desired.

Verify data

Clicking on the More button expands the burning window and offers additional setting options, such as selection of the burning method and simulation of the burning process.

7. Click on the Burn button to start writing to the disc.
If you wish, give the disc a title.
Burning The Basics The burning process starts and you will see information about the current status.
8. Click on the 'Next' button to advance to the selection window.
Burning The Basics 9. Select the desired option or close Nero Express 6.

Make Audio Disc

An audio disc contains music files, which can be played back in any CD or DVD player. 1. Start Nero StartSmart, select the Audio category and click on Make Audio CD.
Burning The Basics Nero Express 6 starts automatically and the compilation window for audio discs opens.
Burning The Basics 3. Select the desired files and click on the Add button to transfer them to the compilation window.
Burning The Basics Current Recorder Title (CD TEXT) Select the desired recorder from the list of connected recorders. If the recorder supports the writing of CD TEXT, you can enter the title of the CD here. The title may not be longer than 64 characters. If the recorder supports the writing of CD TEXT, you can enter the artist for the CD here. The artist may not be longer than 64 characters. Select the speed for the burning process. Select the number of copies to be burned.

Artist (CD TEXT)

Writing Speed Number of copies
9. Select the desired option or close Nero Express 6.

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Make Video Disc
A video disc contains video files, which you can burn in a variety of formats (VCD / SVCD or DVD-Video) depending on what kind of recorder you have (CD recorder or DVD recorder). This QuickStart Guide describes the creation of a DVD video disc using NeroVision Express 2 only. The procedure for a VCD or SVCD is essentially the same. 1. Start Nero StartSmart, select the Photo and Video category and click on Make your own DVD-Video.
Burning The Basics NeroVision Express 2 starts automatically and the selection window for video discs opens.
2. Click on Add Video Files to open the window for selecting the files.
Burning The Basics 3. Select the desired video files and click on the Open' button to transfer them to the compilation.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more video files. 5. All selected video files appear in the compilation window. Click on the 'Next' button to create the menu.
Burning The Basics 6. Make the desired changes to the DVD menu by highlighting the individual menu items with the mouse and selecting the desired option. Click on the 'Next' button to proceed to the next window.
7. You can use the remote control to move around the menu, e.g. to view the DVDVideo you are about to create as it would appear in your DVD Player. Click on the 'Next' button to proceed to the next window.
Burning The Basics 8. Before burning the disc, make the final settings.
Burn to Write to Hard Disk Folder

Select the desired recorder from the list of connected recorders. If you do not wish to burn the project (yet), but you want to save it to the hard disk instead, click on this button to open up a window where you can select the location you want to save the video to as VOB, IFO and BUP file formats. Change the name of the disc if you wish to do so. Depending on the selected destination recorder, you can adjust the recording settings, e.g. select the burn speed.
Volume Name Recording Settings
Clicking on the More button expands the burning window and offers additional setting options, such as selection of the coding quality and the aspect ratio of the video.
Burning The Basics 9. Click on the Burn button to start burning the disc.
The burning process starts and you will see information about the current status.
10. Once the burning process is complete, a corresponding message appears. Click on the OK button to close the window.
11. Select the desired option or close NeroVision Express 2.

Copy disc

Unless you own the copyright or have the permission of the copyright holder, the unauthorized copying of discs represents a violation of national or international laws and may result in serious penalties.
1. Start Nero StartSmart, select the Copy and Backup category and click on Copy Disc.
Burning The Basics Nero Express 6 starts automatically and the selection window for selecting the drives and the final burning settings opens up.
2. As the source drive, you should select the drive containing the disc to be copied. 3. As the destination drive, select the recorder you want to use to copy the disc. 4. In the Quick Copy section, you can determine how the disc is to be copied. If this option is selected, the copy is made directly, i.e. from drive to drive. This method is quick but is susceptible to errors. If this option is not selected, an image file for the original disc is first created on the hard drive and the image file is then burned. This method takes longer and the size of the image file, and therefore the required hard disk space, corresponds to the quantity of data to be copied from the original disc. In addition, you can also make the following settings: Writing speed Number of copies Select the speed for the burning process. Select the number of copies to be burned.
Burning The Basics 5. Once you have made all your settings, click on the Burn button to start writing the disc.
Burning The Basics 6. Click on the 'Next' button to advance to the selection window.
7. Select the desired option or close Nero Express 6.

Service

Upgrade Options
mp3PRO Plug-in (commercially available)*
The mp3PRO Plug-in is capable of creating files smaller than MP3 files with the same or better sound quality. For example, at 64 kBit/s, the new Codec promises near-CD quality, which is significantly better than MP3 at the same bit rate. You can continue to play back your old MP3 files normally on a new mp3PRO player. However, mp3PRO files played back on a new mp3PRO decoder of course offer the optimum sound quality. This plug-in gives you the opportunity to encode unlimited audio files in mp3PRO or MP3 format. For example, you can archive all your CDs on your hard disk. For licensing reasons, we are only permitted to integrate test versions into Nero 6 Ultra Edition. This gives you the chance to test out the encoder functions for a limited time. To activate the test version, you must purchase the corresponding encoder plug-in separately. You can do this at http://www.nero.com in the webshop. For a better user experience, the encoder is available separately only for those users who specifically want to utilize it, instead of adding this cost on for all users who may not want the encoder.

Updates (free downloads)

At http://www.nero.com, you will find regular updates for all programs, with new functions integrated and/or errors eliminated. You can either retrieve these updates via your Nero ProductCenter or just look at the Nero website from time to time. In order to optimize the functionality of your programs, we recommend that you keep them up to date. On the Nero homepage at http://www.nero.com, you can find regular updates, product news, plug-ins and much more.
The mp3PRO plug-in ist already included in retail version.

FAQ / HOW TO'S

We have very detailed Step by Step PDF manuals for all our listed programs on our website at http://www.nero.com. You will find them in the 'Technical Support Contact' section. 2) My mp3PRO encoder has expired! What should I do? * For licensing reasons, we are only permitted to integrate test versions into Nero 6 Ultra Edition. This gives you the chance to test out the encoder functions for a limited time. To activate the test version, you must purchase the corresponding encoder plug-in separately. You can do this at http://www.nero.com in the webshop. For a better user experience, the encoder is available separately only for those users who specifically want to utilize it, instead of adding this cost on for all users who may not want the encoder. 3) Why do I not have a Help file? Please download the latest update and the language package to enable you to access the help files again. You can download them from: http://www.nero.com/us/index.html#download 4) Where can I download an update? All updates and test versions of other products from the Ahead family can be found at http://www.nero.com. 5) Where can I get assistance with technical problems? For all technical problems, we recommend visiting our help system at http://englishsupport.nero.com/us/support.php. If you cannot find an answer to your problem there, you can contact our support team by e-mail at techsupport@nero.com or via our Phone Support at (888) 309-4212 for a minimal fee. More information is available in our 'Technical Support Contact' section.
1) Where can I find step by step directions for using Nero Burning ROM 6, Nero Express 6, NeroVision Express 2, and Nero BackItUp?
Technical Support Contact
Nero 6 Ultra Edition is an Ahead Software product.
Ahead Software Inc. 330 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 695 Glendale, CA 91203-2318 USA Web: http://www.nero.com
You will find detailed technical support information on our website at http://www.nero.com/us/support.html. Here you will find FAQs and How-To-Guides conveniently available to answer your questions. If you require further assistance, Nero technical support via phone or email is provided to all owners of a Nero 6 Ultra Edition retail package. Email Support please complete the Support Form at FREE For http://englishsupport.nero.com/us/support.php and submit. (Please expect a 3 to 8 working day

response time for all email requests. E-mails are handled in the order they are received.)
Need immediate help? Phone support is available for a minimal fee. Please dial: (888) 309-4212 and follow the instructions. Charges are US$1.29 per minute. Phone support is available from 8:00 am 5:00 pm (US Pacific Standard Time)
Important Note: All calls are handled in the order they are received. You are only charged once you reach a Nero representative!
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Formats Supported

Nero Burning ROM supports the following disc types: CD DVD HD DVD Blu-ray Disc The recorder you have installed will determine which disc type (CD, DVD, HD DVD and/or Blu-ray Disc) can be burned. With Nero Image Recorder, which is installed in Nero Burning ROM, you will always be able to create an image (see Creating an Image File), even if you have not installed a recorder. Nero Image Recorder is also suitable for creating an image of a disc type not supported by the installed recorder (see Expert Features). You can therefore create a DVD image for instance without having installed a DVD recorder. Nero Burning ROM also supports burning and label printing using a recorder that supports LightScribe or LabelFlash technology. You can use Nero Burning ROM to burn the following formats: Disc formats
Data disc: CD/DVD-ROM (ISO) CD/DVD/HD DVDROM/Blu-ray Disc (UDF) CD/DVD-ROM (UDF/ISO) Audio CD Mixed Mode CD CD EXTRA Video CD and Super Video CD miniDVD Audiobook CD DVD-Video Bootable disc (CD/DVD-ROM (Boot))

Audio formats

AIFF/AIF Audible Audiobook HE-AAC mp3PRO MP4 (audio) Nero Digital Audio PCM WAV WMA

Video formats

AVCHD AVI ASF DV-AVI MP4 (video) MPEG-1 MPEG-2 Nero Digital Video WMV Xvid

Image formats

BMP GIF JPEG PNG TIFF
Nero Burning ROM supports Unicode.

Launching the Program

To launch Nero Burning ROM via Nero StartSmart, proceed as follows:
1. Click on the Nero StartSmart icon.
The Nero StartSmart window is opened.

2. Click on the

button.
The list of Nero applications is displayed.

Fig. 1: Nero StartSmart

3. Select the Nero Burning ROM entry in this list box.
The Nero Burning ROM window is opened. You have successfully launched Nero Burning ROM via Nero StartSmart.
Working with Nero Burning ROM

Main Screen

The main screen in Nero Burning ROM is the starting point for all actions. It consists of a menu bar and a toolbar with buttons and a drop-down menu.
Fig. 2: Nero Burning ROM menu bar and toolbar
The main screen contains the following configuration options: Menu bar Opens the File menu containing file functions such as opening, saving and closing that you are already familiar with. You can also show the configuration options for the compilation, update the compilation, define configuration options (see Configuration) and start Nero CoverDesigner. Opens the Edit menu which contains the file editing functions in the selection screen such as cutting, copying and deleting that you are already familiar with. You can also display the properties of a selected file. Opens the View menu where you can customize the toolbar and the browser area (see Customize Window). You can also refresh the file browser here. Opens the Recorder menu containing functions for the recorder. You can select the recorder here, start the burn process, and erase a rewritable disc. You can also display information on the disc and eject it. Opens the Extras menu containing editing functions for audio files. You can convert audio files into a different format, save audio files to an Audio CD, and display information on audio files. Opens the Database menu containing familiar database editing functions such as opening, creating, and importing. Opens the Window menu where you can alter the position of the compilation and browser areas. Opens the Help menu which contains the help options you are familiar with. You can also launch Nero Express, update your antivirus scanner, and enter a new serial number if necessary. Opens the New Compilation window where you can set options for a burn or copy process. Opens an existing compilation.

Fig. 3: New Compilation window, CD-ROM (ISO) disc type
The window consists of a drop-down menu, a list box, various tabs, and four buttons. The drop-down menu can contain the entries CD, DVD, HD DVD, and Blu-ray Disc. The list box will contain different entries depending on the entry selected. The burner installed will determine which disc type (CD, DVD, HD DVD and/or Blu-ray Disc) is displayed and burned. If the burner can only burn CDs, the combo box is grayed out. With Nero Image Recorder which is installed in Nero Burning ROM, you will always be able to create an image (see Creating an Image File) even if you have not installed a burner. Nero Image Recorder is also suitable for creating an image of a disc type not supported by the installed burner(see Expert Features). You can therefore create a DVD image for instance without having installed a DVD burner.
The following entries are available in the combo box: Entry CD/DVD-ROM (ISO) Audio CD Description Creates a data CD/DVD. Any file type can be burned. The burned data complies with the ISO standard. Creates a standard audio CD that can be played on all (audio) CD players at least. Creates a CD with data and audio files in a single session. Usually a data file is followed by one or more audio files for instance (e.g. soundtrack for PC games). Older Audio CD players are often not capable of recognizing the data file as such and attempt to play it. Creates a multisession CD with audio and data files that are stored in two sessions. The first session contains the audio files and the second session the data. Common CD players play the first session as audio CDs. The second session can only be used by PCs with a CD-ROM drive, it cannot be 'seen' by a normal CD player. Copies a source disc to a CD/DVD/HD DVD/Blu-ray disc (see Copying). Creates a CD that can play video and/or picture files on almost all VCD and DVD players. Video CD When burning the Video CD (VCD), Nero Burning ROM automatically converts the files into the MPEG-1 format required by the video CD. Creates a CD that can play video and/or picture files on almost all SVCD and DVD players. The resolution is higher than with the VCD, and so the quality of the picture is usually better. When burning the Super Video CD (SVCD), Nero Burning ROM uses the DVD video plug-in to automatically convert the files to the MPEG-2 format required by the Super Video CD. Creates a CD that uses the specifications of a DVD. The miniDVD has the same technical options and qualities as a DVD. It can easily be played on a PC, whereas there is no guarantee that it can be played in all DVD players. miniDVD You can use Nero Burning ROM to burn a miniDVD if the DVD video title, i.e. a complete DVD folder structure, is already available. However, if you want to convert video files to a DVD video title, you can do so with Nero Vision but not with Nero Burning ROM. Creates a bootable CD (see Bootable Disc). Creates a data disc. Any file type can be burned. The burned data complies with the UDF standard. Creates a data disc. Any file type can be burned. The burned data complies with the ISO and UDF standards.

Defines whether and which files are stored in the cache. If you have a LightScribe burner, you can create or select the label that is to be printed on this tab. For the CD-ROM (ISO) disc type, you can convert the code for an AVI video to make it compatible with Xvid/MPEG-4 or DivX.We recommend that you only convert the code if you have experience with FourCC codes and AVI videos. Contains options for configuring audio files. You can also enter additional information about the CD (see Audio CD Tab). Defines the strategy used by Nero Burning ROM for handling CDDA files from a source audio CD (see CDA Options Tab). Contains options for configuring albums (see CD EXTRA Tab). Contains general options for Video/Super Video CD (see Video CD Tab). Allows you to configure the appearance and content of the menu for the Video/Super Video CD (see Menu Tab). Displays statistical information on the audiobook CD, such as the number of CDs required. Contains options for configuring a bootable disc (see Bootable Disc and Boot Tab). Contains options for configuring burning (see Burn Tab).
Audio CD CDA Options CD EXTRA Video CD Menu Audiobook CD Boot Burn

6.1.1 Multisession Tab

The Multisession tab provides the option to create multisession discs for data discs. Multisession discs can be burned in multiple sessions until you have reached the maximum disc capacity. A session is a self-contained data area that is burned using a single process, and consists of a lead-in (with the table of contents), one or more tracks, and a lead-out. Discs without the multisession option, e.g. audio CDs, are burned in a single session. Multisession discs are particularly suitable for backing up important files burned on a regular basis. If a new multisession disc is being started, Nero Burning ROM also saves (if possible) the point of origin for the files. This information is used when continuing the multisession disc. If a multisession disc is being continued, Nero Burning ROM automatically sets a cross reference to the imported session, i.e. the table of contents for the imported session is copied to the table of contents for the current session. You must define which session is being imported at the start of the burn process. The files in the previous sessions are retained and continue to take up space. In the case of unchanged files, a cross reference is set to the file of the same name in the previous session. Check the Replace files in compilation and Add new files to compilation boxes to ensure that changes and new files are incorporated into the table of contents and burned again. The boxes are checked by default. In this case Nero Burning ROM automatically verifies whether the correct multisession disc has been inserted for continuation. If not, the disc is ejected. If you uncheck the Finalize disc box on the Burn tab, you can always write additional sessions to the disc, but then only the last session will be visible and you will only be able to access data from the last session.

6.1.7 CD EXTRA Tab

The CD EXTRA tab provides configuration options for albums. Info area Display panels Displays information on the compilation.
Album area Album Identification text box Number of volumes in album text box Album set sequence number text box Pictures button Localization area Languages display panel Add button Delete button Album Title text box Displays available languages. When you select a language, you can add the title for the album in the Album title text box. Opens the New Language window where you can select a new language from a country list. Deletes the selected language. Adds an album title to the language highlighted in the Languages list box. Defines a name for the album. This is particularly useful when the album is to comprise several CDs. Defines the number of discs that the compilation should contain. Defines the album number of the current disc. Opens the CD EXTRA Pictures window where you can select the pictures for the front and flipside of the CD and define the picture format.

6.1.8 Video CD Tab

The Video CD tab provides the following configuration options for Video CD (VCD) and Super Video CD (SVCD): Generation area Create standard compliant CD check box Store source pictures in check box Generates a VCD/SVCD which can be played in a DVD player. Generates an extra directory in the VCD/SVCD folder structure where the source formats of the pictures are stored automatically. You can assign a separate name for the extra directory. Defines the color format to which the video files will be converted; the option buttons PAL and NTSC are available. The PAL option - the dominant color format in Europe - is selected by default. Creates a VCD that can be played in a CD-i player. The respective program code is in the Configuration text box. Opens the Super Video CD Compatibility Options window where you can set non-standard parameters for the SVCD. We recommend that you only use this option if you are familiar with standard formats and the creation of SVCDs.
Encoding resolution option fields
Advanced area - Video CD disc format Use CD-I application check box
Advanced area - Super Video CD disc format Compatibility button
Try to fit to disc size option field User defined option field

The Test Selected Filters button plays the audio file and applies the activated filters. During playback you can change the configuration options for the filters and so control the effect.

Burning a Compilation

In order to burn your compilation, you must first select a burner. Then start the burn process. Before Nero Burning ROM burns the disc, the Burn Compilation window is opened where you can select or check burn options.

Choosing a Burner

If you have installed multiple burners, select a suitable burner for burning. To do so, proceed as follows:

1. Click on the

The Choose recorder window is opened.
2. Select the desired burner.
The window shows useful information on the burner, for example which disc types are supported.
3. If you would like to burn to a blank DVD, you can define the Book Type settings.
The Book Type determines which specification is recognized by the DVD player. With Nero Burning ROM you can define or change the Book Type. This is recommended particularly if your DVD player has difficulties with self-burned DVDs of the specification DVD-, DVD+ or DVD-RW. In this case, set the Book Type to DVD-ROM. 1. Click on the Options button. 2. Select the required option from the Book Type Settings drop-down menu. Four Book Type settings are available: Automatic: Automatically selects the most suitable Book Type for this DVD. DVD-ROM: Sets the Book Type to DVD-ROM. Select this setting if the DVD should play on multiple DVD players. Physical disc type: Selects the Book Type which is specified on the DVD. Current recorder setting: Leaves the Book Type setting to the burner.
4. Click on the OK button.
The selected burner is accepted and the Choose recorder window closed.

Burn Compilation Window

In the Burn Compilation window you can set or check the required burn options and then start the actual burn process. The Burn Compilation window consists of a drop-down menu, a combo box, various tabs, and buttons.
Fig. 11: Burn Compilation window for the disc type CD-ROM (ISO)
The selected disc format is displayed in the list box. If multiple disc types are available for this disc format, and if you have installed a suitable burner, you can select another disc type from the combo box. The following buttons are available: Disc Info Displays information on the disc inserted, such as contents (if any) or available capacity. Starts the burn process if a burner is connected. If a burner is not connected, the Save Image File window is opened (see Creating an Image File). This button is only available if the Burn box is checked. OK Cancel Accepts all changes and closes the window. This button is only available if the Burn box is unchecked. Closes the Burn Compilation window.

Burn Tab

The Burn tab provides options for the burn process.

Fig. 12: Burn tab

Bootable Disc Template

For Nero Burning ROM, the template for creating a bootable disc can be either a logical drive (e.g. the C: drive) or a drive image file which contains the contents of a drive as a file sector for sector. If the template for the bootable disc is a logical drive, the bootable disc will emulate this when the system is booting. There are three emulation types: Floppy emulation: This requires a bootable floppy disc for creating the bootable disc. At startup the bootable disc emulates a floppy disc in drive A:. In the process, the drive letters increment, so that Drive A: corresponds to the bootable disc. Floppy drive A: can be accessed as B: after booting. The volume of the start data is limited by the capacity of the floppy disk (e.g 1.44 MB). Hard drive emulation: A bootable hard drive is required to create the bootable disc. At startup the disc emulates Drive C:. All drive letters from Drive C: increment by one. The volume of the start data is limited by the capacity of the CD (e.g. 700 MB) or DVD (8.5 GB). If, for instance, you have a 200 GB hard drive with only one (200 GB) partition, you cannot create a bootable disc from it without repartitioning your hard drive accordingly beforehand. No emulation: In this process the drive names are not changed. This type is used for bootable installation CDs. This setting is intended for users who do not require a floppy or hard drive emulation and who want to install their own device driver.
Creating and Burning a Bootable Disc
To create a bootable disc, proceed as follows:
1. Click on the New button in the main Nero Burning ROM screen.
The New Compilation window is opened.
2. If you want to create a bootable CD, select the entry CD from the combo box and the entry
CD-ROM (Boot) from the list box. If you want to create a bootable DVD, select the entry DVD from the combo box and the entry DVD-ROM (Boot) from the list box. The tabs for the bootable disc are displayed; the Boot tab is in front.
3. If the template data for the bootable disc should originate from a logical drive:
1. Select the Bootable logical drive option button in the Source of boot image data area. 2. Select the entry you want from the drop-down menu. If the logical drive you want does not appear in the drop-down menu, the reason for this is that the drive is bigger than the space available on the disc. Please note that for operating systems as of Microsoft Windows 2000 you need to have administrator rights in order to be able to access drives directly, which you will need to do if you are to create bootable discs.
4. If the template data for the bootable disc should originate from an image file:
1. Select the Image file option button in the Source of boot image data area. 2. Click on the Browse button and select the desired image file. 3. Select the language that should appear while the system is booting from the Boot locale drop-down menu. 4. Check the Enable expert features box and select the emulation type for the image file from the Emulation type drop-down menu.

5. Select any other options required on the tabs (see New Compilation Window). 6. Click on the New button.
The selection screen is displayed.
7. Select the files/folders that should be written to the ISO part of the bootable disc and drag
them into the compilation area. The files/folders are displayed in the compilation area and the capacity bar indicates how much storage space is required on the disc. You have now created the bootable disc and can start the burn process (see Starting the Burn Process).

Image File

You can use Nero Burning ROM and Nero Image Recorder to create an image file. Nero Image Recorder is automatically installed while Nero Burning ROM is being installed. An image file is an individual file on the hard drive that contains an image of a complete disc. You can burn copies of this image file as often as you like. The image file is exactly the same size as the original file. The following estimate applies to audio CDs: The image file requires a capacity of approximately 10 MB for every minute of audio data.
10.1 Creating an Image File
To create an image file, proceed as follows:
1. Click on the New button. 2. Create a new compilation of your choice (see New Compilation).
Using Nero Burning ROM you can also create image files for disc types that the installed burner cannot burn. You can enable this function via the File > Options > Expert Features menu, Enable all supported recorder formats for image recorder check box. The dropdown menu in the Compilation window then makes available all supported disc types (CD, DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray disc).
3. Select the files that you want to burn (see Selecting Files). 4. If you have installed multiple burners, select Nero Image Recorder from the combo box. 5. Click on the Burn button.
6. Click on the Burn button.
The Save Image File window is opened.
7. Specify a file name and a storage location for the image file and click on the Save button.
The image file is created and saved in the selected storage location. On the screen, a progress bar indicates the progress made while the file is being created. Once the creation process is over, a dialog box is opened.
8. Click on the OK button.
The dialog box is closed and you have successfully created the image file.
10.2 Burning an image file
To burn a saved image file, proceed as follows:
1. Select a burner from the combo box (not Nero Image Recorder). 2. Click on the
button in the main screen. The Open browser window is opened.
3. Select the desired image file and click on the Open button.

Nero Burning ROM can encode audio files of an audio CD in MP3 and MP3PRO formats. Set these options in the mp3PRO window that you can open in the Save Tracks window via the Settings button. Ensure that you have selected mp3/mp3PRO as the Output file format.
Fig. 20: mp3PRO window - Encoding options for MP3 and MP3PRO files
The following encoding options are available: Settings area Encoder quality combo box Specifies the encoder quality. Fast, Medium and Highest entries are available. These settings specify whether you place more value on fast encoding (Fast) or \more value on a superior psychoacoustic encoder model for the very best results (Highest). Selects a constant bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and the quality of the saved data, is the same over the entire audio file. Constant Bit Rate check box 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. The default value of 128 for MP3 files is near CD quality. Select the options in the combo box that affect the bit rate: scan rate per second in kbit, scan frequency per second in Hertz and the channels. Selects variable bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and the quality of the saved data, adapts to the dynamic of the audio file. The bit rate, for example, can be lowered at quieter points in the track. Select your desired quality level in the combo box. Bottom area Specifies the encoder method used. Enable Mp3PRO check box If you enable the check box, an MP3PRO file is created (*.mp3 file extension). If you disable the check box, an MP3 file is created (also *.pm3 file extention).

Expert button

Opens the Advanced area where you can configure Expert Features. Sets the original bit in the music file; the copy and original are differentiated. Check box enabled: Original Bit = 1, i.e. original. Check box disabled: Original Bit = 0, i.e. copy. Sets the private bit in the music file. It is reserved for the user and is only used for informational purposes. Sets the copyright bit in the music file which identifies protected content. Check box enabled: Copyright Bit = 1, i.e. protected. Check box disabled: Copyright Bit = 0, i.e. not protected. Also sets a checksum in the music file that should ensure that transfer errors are identified. Uses a special codec at high frequencies that only saves the directional information and volume. Mixes two stereo channels down to one mono signal. This option is useful when the output data is of such poor quality that a poor stereo signal is to be expected. An increase in quality is expected when downmixing to mono. Selects a padding type for MP3 blocks. We recommend padding type ISO that pads MP3 blocks according to the ISO specification.

Expert Features advanced area Original Bit check box Private Bit check box Copyright Bit check box Write CRC check box Allow intensity stereo coding check box Allow downmix check box Padding combo box

13.2 Saving Audio Files

Using Nero Burning ROM you can store audio files from an audio CD on the hard drive. In the process, the files are encoded, i.e. converted into a format that the computer can read. The audio file is usually also compressed. Audio files from copy-protected audio CDs cannot be saved using Nero Burning ROM.
To save audio files, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the desired audio CD into a drive. 2. Click on the Extras > Save Tracks button.
The Save Tracks window is opened.
3. If you want to save only specific audio files, select the audio files that you want to save in the

Track list.

4. Select the required output format from the Output file format drop-down menu. 5. If you want to define the encoding options:
1. Click on the Settings button. A window is opened.
2. Depending on the selected output form, define the encoding options such as bit rate, encoding quality, and frequency (see AC3, AIF, MP4, OGG and WAV encoding options and MP3 and MP3PRO encoding options) 3. Click on the OK button. The window is closed and the changes accepted.
6. If you want to specify a storage location for the output files, click on the Browse button and

select a path.

7. Select a File name creation method.
The default setting for the method for default names is Manual.
8. If you want to make settings in the extended area, click on the Options button.
The extended area is opened.
9. Click on the GO button.
Conversion starts. The Progress window is opened and displays the progress made while saving. At the end of the save process, it is closed automatically.
10. Click on the Close button.
The Save Tracks window is closed. You have saved audio files.

13.3 Encode Files Window

In the Encode Files window, the audio files that are to be encoded are selected and the properties for the output defined. You can open the window via the Extras > Encode Files menu.
Fig. 21: Encode Files window
The window consists of a selection area and a properties area. The following configuration options are available: Selection area Files to be encoded list Show full paths check box Add button Delete button Remove All button Reset Status button GO button Close button Properties area Output file format combo box Settings. button Target file/Target directory display panel Browse button Source File Info display panel Selects the output audio format for the selected audio file. Opens a window where you can define options such as bit rate and frequency for the output audio file. Displays the storage location of the output file or output files. Opens a browser window where you can select a storage location. Displays information on the selected audio file. Displays the selected files.Displays the selected files. Displays the full source and destination paths for the files in the Files to be encoded list. Opens the browser window where you can select a file to add it to the list of files to be encoded. Removes the selected file. Removes all files from the list of Files to be encoded. Resets the status of the selected file to "to do". Starts the encode process. Closes the window.

8. If you want to create a label for this compilation:
1. Select the entry Use label from compilation from the LightScribe area. The CD Label Editor window is opened. 2. Create a label.
The interface in the CD Label Editor window and the procedure for creating labels work on the same principle as Nero CoverDesigner. Please see the separate Nero CoverDesigner user manual for full instructions on how to make professional looking covers and labels. 3. If you want to change the label you have created, click on the Edit button.
9. Set the options you require in the tabs. 10. Insert a blank LightScribe CD with the data side facing down and click on the Burn button.
The burn process starts and the compilation is burned. On the screen, a progress bar indicates the progress being made by the burn process. When the burn process is complete the disc is ejected. A dialog box is opened with the message "Please insert a LightScribe disc into the drive with the label side facing down".
11. Insert the blank LightScribe disc into the burner with the label side facing down and click on
OK. The LightScribe Print Properties window is opened and the print process starts. In the LightScribe Print Properties window a progress bar indicates the progress being made. When the print process has finished, a dialog box is opened with the message "Burn process completed successfully".
12. Click on the OK button.
The disc is ejected. You have printed a LightScribe label.

LabelFlash

If you have connected up a LabelFlash burner, you can also use Nero Burning ROM to print a label on the label and/or data side of a LabelFlash DVD. The LabelFlash DVD has a special layer in the center of each side; when this is heated by the laser in the burner it is altered so that images and text are printed on the DVD. LabelFlash is a technology that enables both the label and the data side of DVDs in the burner to be printed. If the data side is printed, this is referred to as the DiscT@2 procedure. This feature is only available with a LabelFlash burner.

Select erase method to be used combo box

16.2 Erasing a Disc

The following requirement must be met: Ihr Brenner muss diese Funktion untersttzen. To erase a rewritable disc, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the disc that you want to erase. 2. Select the Recorder > Erase Rewritable Disc menu from the main Nero Burning ROM
screen. The Erase Rewritable Disk window is opened.
3. If you have installed multiple burners, select the desired burner from the Choose recorder

drop-down menu.

4. If you want to erase data on multiple burners simultaneously, enable the check box Use
multiple recorders and select the desired burners.
5. Select an erase method from the Select erase method to be used drop-down menu.
If you want to erase confidential data, use the "full-erase" method to physically erase all of the data from the disc. Otherwise third parties could restore the contents.
6. If required, select the erase speed from the Erase speed drop-down menu. 7. Click on the Erase button.
The erase operation is started. A progress bar in a window informs you about the progress being made by the erase process. When all data has been fully erased, the window is closed and the disc ejected. You can now write to the disc again.

Advanced Operations

17.1 Saving Data Tracks
In addition to the option for saving audio files on an audio CD, Nero Burning ROM enables you to save data files on a disc. The result is an image file that can be burned to a blank disc later on. Using the Save Tracks command in Nero Burning ROM has the following advantages: Existing files can also be saved in non-standard formats, for example files that are available in the Apple Macintosh HFS format. If required a copy of multisession CDs can be created. Requirement: The table of contents for the sessions does not contain any cross references to previous sessions (see Multisession Tab). If you use the Save Tracks command to select formats other than ISO or HFS, such as native Unix file systems, we recommend that you burn the new image file on a blank disc. To save files from a data disc, proceed as follows:
1. Insert a data disc into a drive or a burner. 2. Select Save Tracks from the Extras menu.
The Save Tracks window is opened. Basically, the window is identical to the window used for saving audio files (see Save Tracks Window). The Audio player controls area is grayed out. The track list displays the data files found on the disc.

Decoding

Decoding refers to the conversion of computer-readable audio files (e.g. mp3) into audio CD format. Decoding takes place at the same time as the burn process.

Digitalization

Conversion of analog signals to digital signals.
Disc is a data medium to which the data is saved. CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R are examples of write-once discs that are written to by a bruner and read by a dirve. Discs of the same type with different storage capacities are available, e.g. for DVD-R with 4.38 GB or as DVDR DL (Dual Layer, with two data layers) with 7.95 GB.

Disc-at-once (DAO)

An entire CD/DVD is recorded without ever stopping the laser. This format is best for audio CDs that will be played in home and car stereo equipment.
Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc. DVD was originally designed for the movie and games market. In the meantime it has become possible to burn data and certain video films to a DVD-video disc and play them on all DVD-ROM drives. The following types are available: DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R is a non-rewritable format that is compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. Format of rewritable media that is compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. Files can be copied and deleted. DVD ReWriteable. The DVD-RW is a rewritable disc that fulfills the same functions as a DVD-R, but is compatible with fewer DVDROM drives and DVD players. Format developed in cooperation with Hewlett-Packard, Mitsubishi Chemical, Philips, Ricoh, Sony, and Yamaha. DVD+RW is a rewritable format that is fully and immediately compatible with DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.

DVD+R/RW

EDC/ECC
Error Detection Code/Error Correction Code. Used to identify and correct scan errors which may be caused by scratches or dirt on the surface of a CD.

Emulation

Simulation of the structure and function of a system, for example a bootable disc can "emulate" a floppy drive.

Encode

Encoding is the conversion of audio files that are located on an audio CD into an audio format that the computer can read (e.g. mp3).

Transcoding

Transcoding refers to the conversion from one audio format to another, e.g. WAV files to MP3 files.
Video Compact Disc, Video CD. Movies, audio, and video data is stored using the MPEG compression standard. VCDs can be played by the majority of CD-ROMs, DVD players, and DVD-ROM drives with the appropriate software for processing this video format.

Volume descriptor

Area at the beginning of a CD containing the structure of the file system. It may also contain additional and optional information about the CD (e.g. the name of the CD, the publisher, the copyright notice).
Audio format developed by Microsoft for Windows. There is no data compression when converting. WAV is the equivalent to Apple's AIF format.

Yellow Book

The Yellow Book is the standard for the format of CDs used for data storage.

Capacity Scale

Showing

CD Entry

Creating 55

Audio CD

Audio File Compiling Configuration Options

Compiling

15, 23
CD Text Choose recorder Code

Convert

22, 29 12

Creating

Audio File
Converting Editing Normalizing Properties Saving Splitting 22, 65 34

Compilation

Burn 36
Compilation Compilation Area Configuration Options Contact Conventions Copy Options Copy Over Image Copy Protection
45, 46 29, 33 15, 26, 45 33
Audio Filters Audio Formats Audiobook CD

Backups

Verifying Data

Copying 17, 19

Crossfade
Blu-ray Disc Boot Disc Bootable Disc

Burning Template

14 15, 25 41
Data Disc Data Mode Data Tracks

Saving 78

Browser Area Buffer overrun protection Burn
Burn Options Virus Check Write Method

Database

Database Entry
38 Adding Changing Creating 55

Burner

Choosing 36

Specify 16

Burning

Declick Disc

Capacity Bar 28

Copying Fixing

Disc Format
Selecting Supported Tabs 16

Reading Setting 48 34

ISO ISO 9660 ISRC

Disc Formats Disc Type

Select Supported
Jitter Correction Joilet 48 19

Disc-at-Once DiscT@2 DVD

Book Type Setting
Karaoke Keyboard Shortcuts 35

DVD-Video

Echo Effect Emulation Equalizer Expert Features 35 81

Defining

Add 20 Burning 12, 73 70, 74
File name length File System Files

Selecting 28

Printing
Label Editor LabelFlash Launching the Program LightScribe