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About Nero Burning ROM

The powerful burning software Nero Burning ROM allows you to burn your data, music and videos to disc. Nero Burning ROM gives you full, customized control of your burning projects. You can among other things define the file system, the length of the file name and the character set; you can also change the disc label. And of course, you can also customize the Nero Burning ROM toolbar and change the keyboard shortcuts. Despite its wide range of features, Nero Burning ROM has remained an easy-to-use burning program that creates discs in just a few steps. You select the disc type to be burned (CD/DVD/Blu-ray), define the project type, add the required data and then start burning. Using Nero Burning ROM 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.

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Extras Window Help

User Interface The following configuration options are available in the tool bar of the main screen. Opens the New Compilation window where you can set options for a burn or copy process. Opens an existing compilation. Saves the active compilation. Cuts selected elements in the compilation (selection). Copies selected elements of the compilation (selection). Pastes a selection that was cut or copied beforehand. Starts Nero CoverDesigner, which you can use to create labels and covers. Information about a current compilation such as title, number, and names of the files is incorporated into the document data. You will find further information in the Nero CoverDesigner manual. Starts Nero Express. Nero Express is a wizard-driven application based on Nero Burning ROM. You will find further information in the Nero Express manual. Starts the burn process by opening the Burn Compilation window containing the Burn tab. Starts the copy process by opening the New Compilation window containing the Burn tab. Displays information on the disc inserted, such as contents (if any) and capacity for instance. Opens the selected drive. Shows or hides the file browser. Recorder selection menu
Displays available recorders. Opens the Choose recorder window where you select an available recorder for the burn process from a list. Opens the Burn Label window where you can create or load a label to print on the label or data side of a Labelflash DVD. Only available if a recorder that supports Labelflash is connected.
User Interface Launches Nero CoverDesigner to create or load a label to be printed on the label side of a LightScribe disc. Only available if a recorder that supports LightScribe is connected. Displays information on the program and version number.
Access to other applications of Nero is only provided by Nero Burning ROM as part of Nero Multimedia Suite.
See also New Compilation Window 12 Bootable Disc 70 LightScribe 76 Labelflash 80 Loading Image File 73 Erase Rewritable Disc Window 98 Configuration Options 104

New Compilation Window

In the New Compilation window you can select the disc type and configure the options for the disc format. The window basically looks the same for all disc types. The only difference is the tabs that are available. When you start Nero Burning ROM, the New Compilation window opens automatically. If the window is not open, click the New button. The window consists of a drop-down menu, a selection list, various tabs, and buttons.

Multisession disc Multisession discs are particularly suitable for backing up important files burned on a regular basis.

Multisession Tab

The following configuration options are available on the Multisession tab in the Multisession area: Burns the selected compilation in one session to the disc. Option button If the disc already contains sessions, you can also select this option. Sessions are then not imported and cross references are Start Multisession disc not set. This means that only the last session will be visible and you will only be able to access data from the final session. Continues a multisession disc by burning an additional session Continue Multisession to a disc with at least one session. Cross references to the imported session are set in the process. disc Creates a disc without a multisession. Option button No Multisession However, even a disc without a multisession can be continued as long as it is not fixated. Sessions are then not imported and cross references are not set. This means that only the last session will be visible and you will only be able to access data from the final session.

Option button

Data Disc 4.1.1.2 ISO Settings The ISO tab provides options for configuring the ISO file system. ISO 9660 is a system-independent standard. It can be read on all operating systems. The following features apply:
Permits eight characters plus 3 characters for the file extension (Level 1) or 31 characters (Level 2) for the file name including the file extension. Permits eight characters for the folder name. Restricts the maximum directory depth to eight levels (including root folder). The characters A-Z, 0-9 and the underscore (_) are permitted.
In the ISO tab, in the area Relax Restriction, the restrictions imposed by the selected file system can be relaxed. For example, you can allow a higher path level or more than 64 characters for the Joliet name. If the disc should be read on all operating systems, select ISO 9660 as the file system and clear all check boxes in the Relax restrictions area. An advisory message appears on the ISO tab in the Information area if the disc cannot be read on all operating systems. If the disc is to be used mainly on computers with Microsoft Windows and you want to use lowercase letters and/or foreign language characters for the file names, select ISO 9660 + Joliet as the file system. The following setting options are available on the ISO tab in the Data and File areas: Selects the mode for the data. Mode 1 and Mode 2/XA are available. Newer drives can easily read Mode 1 and Mode 2/XA CDs. However, some older drives cannot read Mode 1 discs correctly. In the case that the disc is to be able to be read in any case on older drives, select the Mode 2/XA format. Selects the file system that is used for the data. ISO 9660 only: ISO format alone is used. ISO 9660 + Joliet: ISO format is used and is enhanced by the Joliet standard. ISO 9660:1999: The latest ISO format update is used. Among other things it allows the use of 207 characters and a deeper directory depth. Defines the possible length of the file name. Level 1 and Level 2 are available. In Level 1 the file name can be eight characters long and the file name extension (e.g. *.doc) three characters. In Level 2 the file name can be 31 characters long.

Selection Screen - DiscSpan (UDF)
The files are added to the compilation and displayed in the compilation screen. The capacity bar indicates how much space is required by the DiscSpan compilation. On the left an info field indicates how much discs will be burned.
In Nero Burning ROM, there is the option of defining filters for individual files or folders by dragging files or folders into the compilation areas with the depressed right mouse button. For instance, it is possible to filter for a particular type of file (*.doc, *.xls, *.txt) or select which type of file is not to be taken up in the compilation area. It is very easy to hide files in data compilations for additional protection or for security reasons so that they do not appear on the normal display. The files behave in the same way as other hidden system files that are hidden by default, but can easily be displayed. To hide files, right-click the required file, select the Properties option and then select the Hide check box.
7. If required, you can change the disc type.
You have successfully compiled a data disc and can now burn this compilation. During the burn process you will be prompted to insert a new disc whenever needed. You are allowed to alternate the disc types (CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc) regardless of which disc type you chose at the beginning. Files will be distributed dynamically among several discs.
4.3.2 Remerge and Copy Data with Nero DiscMerge
With Nero DiscMerge you can merge split files and folders that had been burned on multiple discs using the DiscSpan (UDF) compilation type. The content of the discs is copied on the hard drive during this process. You can exclude individual files from the copy process or select specific files to be copied. The tool Nero DiscMerge was burned on the last disc of the set - the so called Master Disc by Nero Burning ROM. Under Windows Vista and Windows 7 you need administrator rights to save the files to secure folders such as C:\Program files. Therefore, a User Account Control message asking for administrator rights may appear with these operating systems. To restore the data of DiscSpan discs, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the Master Disc - the last burned disc - into a drive.
Nero DiscMerge starts automatically. The content, i.e. folder structure and files, of the
DiscSpan disc set is displayed.

Nero DiscMerge

Data Disc If the program does not start automatically, select the drive with the disc in Windows Explorer. You can start Nero DiscMerge manually by double-clicking the NeroDiscMerge.exe file in the $Nero$ folder.

Audio CD and Audio Files Check box Equalizer Button Opens an equalizer so you can change the volume, bass, and pitch in different frequency ranges.
Plays the audio file and applies the activated filters. During playback, the configuration options for the filters can be changed, alTest Selected Filters lowing the effect to be controlled.

5.1.2 Defining Options

5.1.2.1 Audio CD Settings The Audio CD tab provides options for setting the Audio CD.

Audio CD Tab

The following configuration options are available on the Audio CD tab in the General area: Check box Normalize all audio files Check box No pause between tracks Enables a filter that brings the volume of the audio files to be burned into line with one another. This is particularly recommended if the audio files originate from different sources. Allows the audio files to merge into one another on the Audio CD without a pause (just like in live recordings). If the check box is cleared, there are pauses of two seconds between the audio files.
Audio CD and Audio Files We strongly recommend using the disc-at-once mode. Otherwise the zero pause length may not be supported by all recorders and/or a very short clicking noise may be heard between tracks. The following configuration options are available in the CD Text area: Check box Write on CD Input field Title Input field Artist Enables the option for writing CD Text. With CD players that support CD Text, the title of the CD, the name of the audio file as well as the name of the artist appear in the display. CD Text can only be written in disc-at-once mode. Defines the label of the Audio CD.

Defines the artist.

You can also enter additional information about the Audio CD such as the producer or comments. 5.1.2.2 CDA Settings The CDA Options tab provides options for configuring CD-DA files on the Audio CD. The CDA file strategy area allows you to select the strategy that Nero Burning ROM should use for handling selected audio files from a source Audio CD. In general there are two methods:
Read the audio file and store it in the cache temporarily. The Audio CD can be burned in disc-at-once mode, which supports CD Text. Create a reference to the audio file and read it shortly before burning (track reference). The Audio CD can only be burned in track-at-once mode. To add tracks from a source Audio CD to your audio compilation, we generally recommend the following alternative: Rip the source Audio CD to hard drive (see Copy Audio CD to Hard Drive 48). Ideally, save the tracks in the lossless FLAC format. Then proceed by adding the audio files to the audio compilation.
The following setting options are available on the CDA Options tab in the CDA File Strategy area: Saves the audio files temporarily to the Nero Burning ROM cache. If there is no space available, a reference is created to the audio file and is not read until shortly before burning. This entry is selected by default.

5.2.1 CD-Extra Settings

The CD EXTRA tab provides configuration options for albums. The following information is available in the Info area: Display panels Displays information on the compilation.
The following configuration options are available in the Album area: Input field Album identification Input field Number of volumes in Defines the number of discs that the compilation should contain. album Input field Album sequence num- Defines the album number of the current disc. ber Button Pictures 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. Defines a name for the album. This is particularly useful when the album is to comprise several CDs.
The following configuration options are available in the Localization area: Display panel Languages Button Add Displays available languages. When you select a language, you can add the title for the album in the Album title text box. Each language can contain a different title. Opens the New Language window where you can select a new language from a country list.
Audio CD and Audio Files Button Delete Input field Album Title
Deletes the selected language. Adds an album title to the language highlighted in the Languages selection list.
Automatic Music Recognition
With Gracenote MusicID Nero Burning ROM can identify music files. So called metadata such as artist, title, and genre are accessed from the Gracenote Media Database and displayed in Nero Burning ROM. The identified metadata is written to the music file and is then available. Identification is possible for single audio files as well as complete original Audio CDs. If the metadata of the Audio CD is not yet included in the database then you can enter it and make it available. The metadata is sent to Gracenote and added into the database. With Gracenote you can have audio files identified out of any sort of audio compilation. This is particularly useful when audio files are not named or are only partially named. The metadata that is made available by Gracenote is used for the compilation and is written into the audio files. In this way your music collection is correctly tagged with all information. During the following actions, original Audio CDs can be automatically identified in Nero Burning ROM with Gracenote MusicID.

Button Edit

Input fields Album/Artist/Year Selection list Genre Cover area Button Load Cover
Displays or specifies the genre. Displays Album Art, i.e., the cover of the Audio CD. Loads an alternative cover from your hard drive.
Audio CD and Audio Files 5.4.1.2 Output Tab You can define the properties of the audio files to be created on the Output tab.
Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive - Output
The following setting options are available: Input window Output directory Button Browse Drop-down menu Mode for creating file name Check box Selects the storage location for the output file.
Opens a browser window where you can select a storage location.
Selects the method to be used for creating the name of the output file.
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 is a Automatically genvery convenient tool you simply have to select the playlist to add all erate a playlist of the audio files in contains to an audio compilation or a playback apstored audio tracks plication.
Audio CD and Audio Files 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 Is only available if you selected the Nero AAC Audio output format. with iPod Disables the ID3v2 Unsynchronization during the decoding process. 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 size. Only available if Album Art is available or chosen for this Audio CD.

Check box Private bit Check box Copyright bit
Audio CD and Audio Files Check box Write CRC Check box Also sets a checksum in the music file to ensure that transfer errors are detected.
Uses a special codec at high frequencies that only saves the direcAllow intensity stereo tional information and volume. coding Check box Allow downmix Drop-down menu Padding 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.
5.5.5 Nero AAC Encoding Options
Nero Burning ROM can encode audio files of an Audio CD in the Nero AAC Audio format. Set options in the Nero AAC Encoder Settings window that you can open in the Encode Files window via the Settings button. Ensure that you have selected Nero AAC Audio as the Output file format.
Nero AAC Encoder Settings
Audio CD and Audio Files The following setting options are available in the Nero AAC Encoder Settings window: Specifies a variable bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and thus the quantity of the saved data adapts to the dynamics of the audio file. The bit rate, for example, can be lowered at quieter points in the track. You can set the variable bit rate between 0 and 100. 0 means the lowest, 100 the highest quality. Specifies an average bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and thus the quantity of the saved data adapts to the dynamics of the audio file but the average bit rate tends to the defined value. In principle is it a variable bit rate with a limited bit band width and thus combining the advantages of the variable and the constant bitrate. Specifies a constant bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and thus the quantity of the saved data is the same over the entire audio file. Specifies the bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and thus the quantity of the saved data. Quality 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 is near CD quality.

4. If you want to check or select the options regarding this compilation type:
1. Click the Burn button in the main screen. The Burn Compilation window is opened; the Burn tab is in front. 2. Check or select the options on the individual tabs. 3. Click the Burn button.
5. If you want to start directly, click the Burn Now button in the lower main screen.
The burn process is started. On the screen a progress bar indicates the progress being
made by the burn process.
6. If you want to shut down the PC when done (as long as this is technically feasible), select
the Shut Down PC after Completion of Burn check box.
7. If you want to check the written data after burning, select the Verify written data check box.
When the burn process has finished, a message window is opened.
8. If you want to display the extended area with the event log, click the Details button. 9. If you want to start another burn process with the same compilation, click the Burn Again

button.

10. Click the OK button.
11.4 Burning With Image Recorder Creating an Image File
With Nero Burning ROM and the Image Recorder you can create disc images from every compilation. The NRG image file format can always be selected whereas the ISO image file format can only be selected from certain compilation types. Nero Burning ROM only enables the possible image file formats. The NRG image file format was developed by Nero. In contrast to ISO, NRG can be created from every disc and compilation type. This means that even Audio CDs or multisession discs can be saved as an NRG image file. To create an image file, proceed as follows:
1. Click the New button. 2. Create a new compilation of your choice.
Using Nero Burning ROM you can create image files for disc types that the installed recorder 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 drop-down menu in the Compilation window then makes available all supported disc types.
3. Select the files that you want to burn. 4. If you have installed multiple recorders, select Nero Image Recorder from the drop-down
5. Click the Burn button.
The Burn Compilation window is opened; the Burn tab is in front.
The Save Image File window is opened.
7. Specify a file name and a storage location for the image file and click 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 message window is opened.

8. Click the OK button.

The message window is closed and you have successfully created the image file.

Copying a Disc

The following configuration options are available in the Database area for the CD disc type: Check box Ignore read errors Ignores read errors on the original disc and continues the read process. If this check box is cleared, Nero Burning ROM may interrupt the burn process depending on the type of error. Still passes on corrupt sectors (that have caused read errors) for burning.
Write defect sectors If this check box is cleared, corrupt sectors are not passed on and remain blank. Check box Read sectors in raw mode Check box Reads PQ subchannel data.
Reads all subchannel data during copying. Subchannel data is Read all subchannel used to save additional information. data The burner has to be capable of reading all the subchannel data.
The following configuration options are available in the Audio Track area for the CD disc type: Check box Ignore read errors Ignores read errors on the original disc and continues the read process. If this check box is cleared, Nero Burning ROM may interrupt the burn process depending on the type of error. Reads the audio file indexes. This is particularly useful for copying an Audio CD as it makes sure that all index positions of the Audio CD are copied correctly. The disadvantage is that it increases the time it takes to analyze a disc before the copy process starts.
Check box Read indexes of audio data
Copying a Disc Check box Reads all subchannel data during copying. Subchannel data is Read all subchannel used to save additional information, e.g. CD Text. data The burner has to be capable of reading all the subchannel data.
The following configuration options are available in the Advanced area for the CD disc type: Check box Read Media Catalog Number and ISRC Check box Use jitter correction Reads the media catalog number, a globally unique number for compilations, and the ISRC (International Standard Recording Code), a globally unique number for audio recordings. Jitter corrector removes scratches from audio and video files.
The following configuration options are available in the Error Correction area for DVD and Blu-ray Disc: Option button Read with error correction Input field Read retry count Option button Fast reading without Performs fast reading without error correction. error correction The following configuration options are available in the Dealing with Non-Correctable Reading Errors area for DVD and Blu-ray Disc: Check box Ignore read errors Ignores read errors on the original disc. If this check box is cleared, Nero Burning ROM may interrupt the burn process depending on the type of error. Performs error correction while reading. In the process, the checksum of a corrupt sector is adjusted so that the sector in itself is consistent. Establishes the number of attempts that are made to correct errors.

Nero SecurDisc Viewer is a standalone application that is part of the SecurDisc technology platform. SecurDisc is a technology developed by Nero and HLDS to create discs with special protection properties. No special hardware is needed. Nero SecurDisc Viewer is available as a free download at www.securdisc.net or www.nero.com and is also included automatically in a SecurDisc disc that is burned with Nero Burning ROM or Nero Express. Discs that are created with Nero and the SecurDisc compilation type include data integrity and reconstruction. Additionally the data on the SecurDisc disc can be protected against unauthorized access by using a password. The data can also be digitally signed. Nero SecurDisc Viewer allows you to copy the protected data to your hard drive and to check the security of the data. More information on SecurDisc technology can be found at www.securdisc.net.
See also Compiling a SecurDisc disc 24
14.1 Starting Nero SecurDisc Viewer
Nero SecurDisc Viewer is included automatically in a SecurDisc disc that is burned with Nero Burning ROM or Nero Express. Insert the SecurDisc disc in a drive to open Nero SecurDisc Viewer automatically. Nero SecurDisc Viewer can also be opened by double-clicking the NeroSecurDiscViewer.exe file. This file can either be found on the SecurDisc disc or it can be downloaded from www.securdisc.net or www.nero.com.

Main screen

14.2 Copying data to hard drive
With Nero SecurDisc Viewer you can copy the files from the SecurDisc disc to your hard drive. If the files have been protected against unauthorized access, you can insert the password here. Proceed as follows:
1. Select the check boxes of the files you want to copy to the hard drive. 2. Click the Save to button.
If data on the SecurDisc disc is password-protected, the Password Protection window

is opened.

3. Enter the password in the text box and click the Apply button.
An explorer window is opened.
4. Select the required folder and click the OK button.
The Copy Data window is opened and the files are copied. You can follow the progress
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.
14.3 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:

The following configuration options are available on the Compilation tab: Check box Start with new compilation Check box Remember last used volume label Check box Show compilation size in the Nero status bar 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 Displays the storage volume of your files in a status bar. Makes available the title for the next disc. Starts when opening a new compilation from Nero Burning ROM.
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.

15.2 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 Burning ROM. 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.

15.3 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.
Enables the option that DVDs can be overburned.
Defines how much a DVD can be overburned.
Configuration Options Check box Enables the option that your disc remains in the recordDo not eject disc after burning er and is not ejected when the burn process is finished. Enables the option that all supported recorder formats for the Image Recorder are available.
It is now possible to create compilations that the inEnable all supported recorder stalled recorder cannot burn. For instance, you can formats for image recorder create a Blu-ray compilation without a Blu-ray recorder and create an image file with Nero Image Recorder.

Allows Nero Burning ROM to be started from the shell context menu. The shell context menu offers various Nero burn functions in the con- pertinent information and is opened by clicking a file or folder with the right mouse button in the Windows Extext menu plorer. Overburning Overburning means writing more data on the disc than originally intended. It is achieved by reducing the lead-out area to a few seconds, which is sufficient in most cases. However, this violates the CD standard and may result in recording and playback errors (depends on the used recorder).
15.4 Ultrabuffer Settings
The following configuration options are available on the Ultrabuffer tab: Selection list Method Defines the memory capacity that Nero Burning ROM uses as a RAM buffer. The ultrabuffer is a second memory that enhances the physical buffer in the recorder. Input field Data buffer size Defines the memory capacity that can be manually entered. The input field is only enabled when Manual Configuration is selected in the selection list.
15.5 LightScribe Settings
The following configuration options are available on the LightScribe tab: Area Print contrast Selection list Default LightScribe drive Selection list Genre Selection list Current template Selection list Default print resolution (DPI) Check box Printing LightScribe labels Adjusts the desired print quality.
Selects the drive with the LightScribe recorder.

Specifies the genre.

Defines a template for labels.
Adjusts the desired print resolution. Enables the option to automatically burn a LightScribe label. This tab is only available if a LightScribe recorder has been installed.

Technical Information

Nero Burning ROM is part of the Nero product you have installed. Its system requirements are the same. Detailed system requirements of this and all other Nero products can be found in the Support section on our Web site www.nero.com.

16.1 System Requirements

16.2 Disc Types
CD DVD Blu-ray - burning only You can find more information on Blu-ray support at www.nero.com/link.php?topic_id=416.
The actual entries that are available and the actual disc types (e.g. DVD) to which can be written depend on the selected recorder.

16.3 Disc Formats

Nero Burning ROM

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1 1.1 1.2 1.4.1 4.5.1 5.2 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.4 5.6.1 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.2 6.2.1 6.3 6.4 6.4.1 6.5 6.5.1 6.6 6.6.7.1 7.1.1 7.8.1 8.2 Start Successfully About the Manual About Nero Burning ROM Working With The Program Starting The Program Main Screen Compilation Screen New Compilation Window Selection Screen Data Disc Compiling Data CDs/DVDs Enabling SecurDisc Settings Defining Options Multisession Settings ISO Settings UDF Settings Saving Data Track Check Point Media Encryption CD/DVD Audio CD And Audio Files Compiling Audio CDs Customizing Properties of The Audio File Defining Options Mixed Mode CD And CD EXTRA CD-Extra Settings Compiling an Audio Book CD Automatic Music Recognition Identifying Audio Files Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive Save Audio Tracks to Hard Drive Window Convert Audio File Format Encode Files Window Video And Slide Show Compiling Video CDs/Super-Video CDs Defining Options Compiling DVD-Videos or miniDVDs Bootable Disc Requirements For Booting From a Disc Bootable Disc Template 58 58
Table of contents 8.10 10.1 10.11.1 11.12.1 12.2 12.3 12.13.1 13.1.1 13.1.2 13.2 13.3 13.3.1 13.3.2 13.3.16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 17.7 17.Creating And Burning a Bootable Disc Loading Image File LightScribe CD Label Editor Window Printing LightScribe Label Labelflash Burn Label Screen Printing Labelflash Labels And DiskT@2 Burn Compilation Choose Recorder Window Burn Settings Starting The Burn Process - Burning Discs With The Drive Burning With Image Recorder Creating an Image File Copying CDs/DVDs Methods of Copying On-the-fly Copying Copy Over Image Copying Disc Copy Settings Image Settings Copy Options Read Options Erase Rewritable Disc Window Updating The Virus Scanner Configuration Options Compilation Settings Cache Settings Expert Features Ultrabuffer Settings LightScribe Settings Technical Information System Requirements Disc Types Disc Formats Audio Formats And Codecs Metadata Video Formats And Codecs Image Formats Formats For Playlists Glossary 88 89

Working With The Program

The main function of Nero Burning ROM is to select files and folders and to burn them to a disc. This is done in three basic steps:
In the New Compilation window, select a disc type and the disc format and set the options on the tabs. In the selection screen, select files that you want to burn. Start the burn process.
See also: Main Screen 9 Compiling Data CDs/DVDs 18 Compiling Audio CDs 29 Mixed Mode CD And CD EXTRA 36 Compiling an Audio Book CD 37 Compiling Video CDs/Super-Video CDs 53 Compiling DVD-Videos or miniDVDs 56

Starting The Program

To start Nero Burning ROM via Nero StartSmart, proceed as follows:
1. Click the StartSmart icon.
The Nero StartSmart window opens.

2. Click the

button.
The list of Nero applications appears.

Nero StartSmart window

3. Select the Nero Burning ROM entry in the selection list.
The Nero Burning ROM window opens. You have launched Nero Burning ROM via Nero StartSmart.

Main Screen

The main screen of 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.
Main window with menu and toolbar
The following menus are available: File Provides program facilities such as opening, saving, printing, and closing. You can also open the setting options for the compilation, update the compilation, and define configuration options. Provides editing facilities for the files in the selection screen such as cutting, copying, and deleting. You can also display the properties of a selected file and search directly for files within a compilation. Provides the option to customize the toolbar and the browser area and to refresh the file browser. Provides recorder facilities. You can select the recorder her, start the burn process, and erase a rewritable disc. You can also eject a disc and display disc information. Provides the option to convert audio files into other formats and to save the songs of an Audio CD on the hard drive. You can also save a data track on the hard drive. Provides the option to alter the position of the compilation area and browser area. Provides help facilities such as opening the help, and showing information about the application.

View Recorder

Extras

Window Help

The following configuration options are available in the tool bar of the main screen. Opens the New Compilation window where you can set options for a burn or copy process.
Main Screen Opens an existing compilation. Saves the active compilation. Cuts selected elements in the compilation (selection). Copies selected elements of the compilation (selection). Pastes a selection that was cut or copied beforehand. Starts Nero CoverDesigner, which you can use to create labels and covers. Information about a current compilation such as title, number, and names of the files is incorporated into the document data. You will find further information in the Nero CoverDesigner manual. Starts Nero Express. Nero Express is a wizard-driven application based on Nero Burning ROM. You will find further information in the Nero Express manual. Starts the burn process by opening the Burn Compilation window containing the Burn tab. Starts the copy process by opening the New Compilation window containing the Burn tab. Displays information on the disc inserted, such as contents (if any) and capacity for instance. Opens the selected drive. Shows or hides the file browser. Recorder selection menu Displays available recorders.

You have enabled SecurDisc settings according to your requirements and can now burn

the CD/DVD.

Defining Options
5.3.1 Multisession Settings
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. 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.
Data Disc 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 disable the Finalize disc check box on the Burn tab, you can always burn additional sessions on the disc, but then only the last session will be visible and you will only be able to access data from the final session. Multisession disc Multisession discs are particularly suitable for backing up important files burned on a regular basis.

Multisession Tab

The following configuration options are available on the Multisession tab in the Multisession area: Option button Start Multisession disc Burns the selected compilation in one session to the disc. If the disc already contains sessions, you can also select this option. Sessions are then not imported and cross references are not set.
Data Disc Option button Continue Multisession disc Option button No Multisession Continues a multisession disc by burning an additional session to a disc with at least one session. Cross references to the imported session are set in the process. Creates a disc without a multisession.

5.3.2 ISO Settings

The ISO tab provides options for configuring the ISO file system. ISO 9660 is a system-independent standard. It can be read on all operating systems. The following features apply:
Permits eight characters (Level 1) or 31 characters (Level 2) for the file name. Permits eight characters for the folder name. Restricts the maximum directory depth to eight levels (including root folder).

The characters A-Z, 0-9 and the underscore (_) are permitted. In the ISO tab, in the area Relax Restriction, the restrictions imposed by the selected file system can be relaxed. For example, you can allow a higher path level or more than 64 characters for the Joliet name. If it is to be possible to read the disc on all operating systems, select ISO 9660 as the file system and uncheck all boxes in the Relax restrictions area.
An advisory message appears in the ISO tab in the Information area if the disc cannot be read on all operating systems. If the disc is to be used mainly on Windows computers and you want to use lowercase letters and foreign language characters for the file names, select ISO 9660 + Joliet as the file system. The following setting options are available on the ISO tab in the Data and File areas: Drop-down menu Data mode Selects the mode for the data. Mode 1 and Mode 2/XA are available. Newer drives can easily read Mode 1 and Mode 2/XA CDs. However, some older drives cannot read Mode 1 discs correctly. In the case that the disc is to be able to be read in any case on older drives, select the Mode 2/XA format. Selects the file system that is used for the data. ISO 9660 only and ISO 9660 + Joliet are available. ISO 9660 only: ISO format alone is used. ISO 9660 + Joliet: ISO format is used and is enhanced by the Joliet standard.
Drop-down menu File system
Data Disc Drop-down menu Length of file name Defines the possible length of the file name. Level 1 and Level 2 are available. In level 1 the file name can be eight characters long and the file name extension (e.g. *.doc) three characters. In level 2 the file name can be 31 characters long. Defines the font used.
Drop-down menu Character set

5.3.3 UDF Settings

The UDF tab provides options for configuring the UDF file system. The UDF standard was developed by Osta (Optical Storage Technology Association) in response to the requirements of DVDs. The standard works on all platforms. The following setting options are available in the Options drop-down menu: Entry Automatic Settings Entry Manual Settings Entry Enable Xbox compatibility mode Sets options automatically for the UDF file system. We recommend that you select this entry. Enables you to manually define the UDF partition type and the file system version. Creates a disc that is compatible with Xbox. This entry is available if the No Multisession option button is selected on the Multisession tab.

A disc that is compatible with Xbox cannot be created as a multisession disc.

Saving Data Track

With Nero Burning ROM you can save a data disc as an image file. The image file can later be burned to a recordable disc. The result is a copy of the original data disc. To save the data disc as an image file, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the data disc in a drive. 2. Click the Extras > Save data tracks menu.
The Select Track window is opened. The tracklist shows you the sessions and data
tracks that are found on the disc. Due to the technical reasons, only the first data track of the first session can be saved.

Select Track

3. Select the first data track. 4. Click the Save Track button.
The Save As window is opened.
5. Select a file name and a storage location. 6. In the Save As drop-down menu, select the desired output format (ISO or NRG) for the image file.
7. Click the Start button.
The Progress window is opened and displays the progress made while saving. When
the save process is complete, the window is closed automatically.
You have successfully created an image file starting from a data disc. Now you can burn
the image file to a disc.
Check Point Media Encryption CD/DVD
With Nero Burning ROM and Check Point Media Encryption you can create discs with special encryption security protection. This feature is only available if all of the following requirements are fulfilled: (1) Check Point Endpoint Security Media Encryption, version R73 or later, is installed on your computer. (2) You are allowed to create Check Point Media Encryption CD/DVDs. (3) You have a special serial number. The procedure for compiling and burning a Check Point Media Encryption disc is basically the same as the procedure for compiling and burning data discs. Be sure to select the CD/DVD-ROM (Check Point) entry in the New Compilation window. When starting the burn process, a window, which originates from Check Point Media Encryption, will be opened. After entering security information, e.g. a password for encryption as defined in your Check Point Media Encryption settings, Check Point Media Encryption then encrypts the data. When the encryption is finished, the window is closed and Nero Burning ROM continues the burn process. Depending on your Check Point Media Encryption settings, a decryption tool is burned on the disc, allowing another user, who does not have Check Point Media Encryption, to access to the data by entering the password. The encryption of the data does not take place in Nero Burning ROM. Nero AG is not responsible for the data encryption and the decryption tool. These features are provided by Check Point Software Technologies.

Enables copy protection.

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.
Audio files are displayed graphically in the Oscilloscope area. The following configuration options are available in the Positions area:
Audio CD And Audio Files Selection lists Start/End Button New Index 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. Splits the audio file at the set index positions.
Button Edit Button Delete Button Split Button Play Button Stop playing Button Split at Index Positions Button Zoom In Button Zoom Out Button Full View
Enlarges the graphical representation of the audio file. 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 are not actually changed until they are written.
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 Check box Echo 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. Adds an echo to the audio file.

Drop-down menu entry Tempfile strategy Drop-down menu entry Reference strategy
Audio CD And Audio Files Drop-down menu entry Device dependent strategy Button Info The following setting options are available on the CDA Options tab in the Drive area: Selection list Drive Drop-down menu Read speed Check box Cache track on hard drive before burning The following setting options are available on the CDA Options tab in the Advanced area: Check box Remove pause at the end of audio tracks Removes silence at the end of individual audio files, i.e. music tracks transition smoothly from one to the next. Saves the audio file in the cache before burning. Selects the speed at which the CD is read. Lists recognized drives and burners. Creates a reference to the audio file if a CD/DVD drive is available. Otherwise the tempfile strategy is used. Displayes more detailed information on the CDA file strategy.
Mixed Mode CD And CD EXTRA
With Nero Burning ROM you can compile CDs that include both audio and data files. The following compilation methods are available:

Mixed Mode CD CD EXTRA

A Mixed Mode CD includes the data and the audio files in one session. CD EXTRA includes the audio files in the first session and the data files in the second session. The procedure for compiling the audio and data files is basically the same as the procedure for compiling data or music CDs. Please be sure to select the corresponding entry in the New Compilation window. The selection screen includes a compilation area for audio files and one for data files. See also: Selection Screen 16 Compiling Audio CDs 29 Compiling Data CDs/DVDs 18

6.2.1 CD-Extra Settings

The CD EXTRA tab provides configuration options for albums. The following information is available in the Info area: Display panels Displays information on the compilation.
The following configuration options are available in the Album area: Input field Album identification Input field Number of volumes in album Input field Album sequence number Button Pictures 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. 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.
The following configuration options are available in the Localization area: Display panel Languages Button Add Button Delete Input field Album Title Adds an album title to the language highlighted in the Languages selection list. Displays available languages. When you select a language, you can add the title for the album in the Album title text box. Each language can contain a different title. Opens the New Language window where you can select a new language from a country list. Deletes the selected language.

Compiling an Audio Book CD
With Nero Burning ROM you can compile audio book files and burn them as an audio book CD, i.e. in the form of an Audio CD. You can then play it on any standard CD player. Since audiobooks can play for several hours, Nero Burning ROM saves the audiobook to multiple Audio CDs. During the burn process, you are prompted to insert new blank discs. The procedure for compiling audio book CDs is basically the same as the procedure for creating an Audio CD.
Automatic Music Recognition
With Gracenote MusicID Nero Burning ROM can identify music files. So called metadata such as artist, title, and genre are accessed from the Gracenote Media Database and displayed in Nero Burning ROM. The identified metadata is written to the music file and is then available. Identification is possible for single audio files as well as complete original Audio CDs. If the metadata of the Audio CD is not yet included in the database then you can enter it and make it available. The metadata is sent to Gracenote and added into the database. With Gracenote you can have audio files identified out of any sort of compilation. This is particularly useful when audio files are not named or are only partially named. The metadata that is made available by Gracenote is used for the compilation and is written into the audio files. In this way your music collection is correctly tagged with all information. During the following actions, original Audio CDs can be automatically identified in Nero Burning ROM with Gracenote MusicID.
Copying Audio CD Saving Tracks from the Audio CD to Hard Drive 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.
6.4.1 Identifying Audio Files
You can have the added audio files in the music compilations identified with Gracenote and access metadata such as artist and title from the Gracenote Media Database. To do this, proceed as follows:
1. Select the type of compilation to burn a music CD.
The compilation screen is displayed.
2. Add audio files from the hard drive to the music compilation. 3. Select one or more audio files in the compilation. 4. Right-click to open the context menu. 5. Select the Get Metadata entry.
The audio files are analyzed and the required information is sent to Gracenote. The Edit
MetaData window is opened. The metadata received by Gracenote is displayed in the New Info area.

Encode Files Window

The following configuration options are available in the selection area: List Files to be encoded Check box Show full paths Button Add Button Delete Button Remove All Button Reset Status Button Start Button Close Closes the window. Starts the encode process. Resets the status of the selected file to to do. Removes all files from the list of Files to be encoded. 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. Displays the selected files.
The following configuration options are available in the Properties area: Output file dropdown menu Button Settings Display panel Target file/Target directory Button Browse Display panel Source file info Opens a browser window where you can select a storage location. Displays information on the selected audio file. 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.

6.6.1.1

AIF And WAV Encoding Options
Nero Burning ROM can encode audio files of an Audio CD in AIIF or WAV formats. Set options in the AIFF/Wave window that you can open in the Encode Files window via the Settings button. Ensure that you have selected AIFF or Wave as the Output file format. The following setting options are available in the AIFF or Wave window: Drop-down menu Frequency Drop-down menu Bits Drop-down menu Channels Specifies the scan rate per second and thus determines the frequency of scanning. The higher the frequency, the more frequently scanned. Specifies the scan accuracy and thus determines the quality of the individual scanner. The higher the bit sign, the more accurate. Specifies which channels are recorded.

6.6.1.2

MP3 Lame Encoding Options
With Nero Burning ROM you can encode audio files of an Audio CD in MP3 formats using the Lame Codec. Set these options in the MP3 Settings window that you can open in the Encode files window via the Settings button. Ensure that you have selected Lame MP3 Encoder as the Output file format.
Audio CD And Audio Files The following encoding options are available in the Settings area: Drop-down menu Constant Bit Rate Selects a constant bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and the quality of the saved data are the same over the entire audio file. 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. Selects variable bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time - and thus the quantity of the saved data - adapts to the dynamics 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 drop-down menu.

Drop-down menu entry Constant Bitrate Slider Quality
Audio CD And Audio Files Check box Use.m4a extension for writing files Encodes the audio files in the M4A audio file format; which was defined by Apple.

6.6.1.5

OGG Vorbis Encoding Options
Nero Burning ROM can encode audio files of an Audio CD in the OGG Vorbis format. Set options in the OGG Vorbis Settings window that you can open in the Encode Files window via the Settings button. Ensure that you have selected OGG Vorbis as the Output file format. The following setting options are available in the OGG Vorbis Settings window: Check box Constant Bit Rate Specifies a constant bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and thus the quantity of the saved data is the same over the entire audio file. 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 is near CD quality. Specifies a variable bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and thus the quantity of the saved data adapts to the dynamics of the audio file. The bit rate, for example, can be lowered at quieter points in the track. You can set the variable bit rate between 0 and 100. 0 means the lowest, 100 the highest quality.

Video And Slide Show

Compiling Video CDs/Super-Video CDs
Using Nero Burning ROM you can compile Video CDs (MPEG-1 format) and/or Super Video CDs (MPEG-2 format) from your video and/or picture files, which can be played on almost all VCD or SVCD and DVD players as videos or slide shows. Source files are automatically converted to the correct format during the burn process. The procedure for both compilation methods is identical. When creating a slide show as a VCD/SVCD, the picture files involved are stored in a DAT file. This kind of file can no longer be modified or viewed using an image processing program. If you would like to save the original formats on your CD as well, select the Store source pictures in check box. To create a (Super) Video CD, proceed as follows:
that the New Compilation is not opened, it can be opened by clicking the New button of the main screen.)

case that the New Compilation window is not opened, it can be opened by clicking the New button on the main screen.)
a compilation area for video and image files and an area for data.
4. Select the video file that you want to burn from the browser area on the right side. 5. Drag the existing DVD folder structure of the video title (Video TS) into the video compilation
area on the left side. The file is added to the compilation and displayed in the compilation screen. The capacity bar indicates how much space is required on the disc.
6. Click the Burn button.
7. Set the options you require in the tabs.
You have successfully compiled a DVD-Video or miniDVD and can now burn this compilation. See also: Selection Screen 16

Bootable Disc

Using Nero Burning ROM you can create a bootable disc with which the computer can be started without having to access the hard drive. For this reason a bootable disc is often used as an "emergency disc" to start the computer if it is not possible to access the hard drive. Bootable discs are created in accordance with the "El Torito" standard, an extension to the ISO-9660 standard, which defines the structure of data discs. The disc contains a boot image and an ISO part. The boot image contains all files that are required to load the operating system and to start the computer. The ISO part can contain any number of data files that you can back up using this method.
Requirements For Booting From a Disc
To ensure that a computer can boot from disc, the start sequence must be set in the BIOS of the computer in such a way that the drive is addressed first as the boot drive (start sequence CD-ROM, C, A for instance). In the case of an SCSI CD-ROM drive, this drive must be connected to an SCSI adapter with a separate BIOS in which settings can be modified accordingly. (This will only work if there are no IDE hard drives present, as these come before the SCSI adapter in the boot sequence.) When booting from a disc, you can only start an operating system that does not write to the medium, such as "MS DOS" or "Linux". During booting Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP write to the medium from which they are being booted. This is not possible with a disc and so the process is canceled and the PC cannot be started.

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:

Check box Writing Check box Finalizing a Disc
Check box Do a virus check before burning
Burn Compilation The speed test and simulation are not required for recorders that have a function for protecting against buffer underruns. Audio, Video and Super Video CDs should always be burned using the disc-atonce method. This entry is selected by default for these disc formats.
12.3 Starting The Burn Process - Burning Discs With The Drive
Many CD players cannot read rewritable CDs (CD-RW). You should therefore use normal CD-ROMs for burning Audio CDs. To start the burn process, proceed as follows:
1. Click the Burn button in the main screen.
The Burn Compilation window is opened; the Burn tab is in front.
2. Check or select the options on the individual tabs. 3. Insert an appropriate blank disc and click the Burn button.
The burn process is started. On the screen a progress bar indicates the progress being
made by the burn process.
4. If you want to shut down the PC when done (as long as this is technically feasible), select
the Shut Down PC after Completion of Burn check box.
5. If you want to check the written data after burning, select the Verify written data check box.
When the burn process has finished, a message window is opened.
6. If you want to display the extended area with the event log, click the Details button. 7. If you want to start another burn process with the same compilation, click the Burn Again

8. Click the OK button.

The burning process is complete. You can now remove the burned disc from the recorder.
12.4 Burning With Image Recorder Creating an Image File
To create an image file, proceed as follows:
1. Click the New button. 2. Create a new compilation of your choice.
Burn Compilation Using Nero Burning ROM you can create image files for disc types that the installed recorder 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 drop-down menu in the Compilation window then makes available all supported disc types.

Nero Burning ROM is installed along with its suite. Its system requirements are the same. You can find more detailed information on the system requirements under www.nero.com.
In addition, the following requirements apply: Using LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling Your computer requires the latest LightScribe system software when using a CD or DVD recorder with LightScribe support. If you have downloaded and installed an updated Nero version from the Nero website, install the LightScribe system software separately. You can find the latest version at www.nero.com/link.php?topic_id=114&gen_id=8.
Optional: LightScribe capable burner (LightScribe host software must be installed) and LightScribe capable disc Optional: Labelflash capable recorder and Labelflash disc Optional: Blu-ray capable recorder and Blu-ray disc

17.2 Disc Types

CD DVD Blu-ray - burning only You can find more information on Blu-ray support at www.nero.com/link.php?topic_id=416. The actual entries that are available, and the actual disc types (e.g. DVD) that can be written to depend on the recorder used.

17.3 Disc Formats

Audio CD Mixed mode CDs CD EXTRA Video CD (VCD) Super Video CD (SVCD) miniDVD Audiobook CD

DVD-Video

17.4 Audio Formats And Codecs

Advanced Audio Coding (AAC, M4A, MP4) Audible Audiobook (AA) Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF, AIF) Compact Disc Digital Audio (CDA) Musical Instrumental Digital Interface (MIDI, MID) MP3 / mp3PRO Moving Picture Experts Group-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) Moving Picture Experts Group-1 Audio Layer 2 (MP2) Moving Picture Experts Group-4 (MP4) Nero Digital (MP4) OGG Vorbis (OGG, OGM) Recource Interchange File Format WAVE (WAV, WAVE) Windows Media Audio (WMA)

17.5 Metadata

Advanced Streaming Format (ASF) Audio Video Interleave (AVI) Moving Picture Experts Group-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) Nero Digital (MP4) OGG Vorbis (OGG, OGM) Recource Interchange File Format WAVE (WAV, WAVE) Windows Media Audio (WMA) Windows Media Video (WMV) ID3 Tags (v1.1/v2) Joint Photografic Expert Group (JPEG, JPG, JPE) Portable Network Graphics (PNG) Bitmap (BMP) Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) Tagged Image File Format (TIFF, TIF) Moving Picture Experts Group-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3)