User's Guide

NeroVision Express 3
Bringing the world of video closer to home - Creating your very own DVD, VCD, SVCD and miniDVD

Nero AG

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Contents

1 Introduction... 6
1.1 Welcome to NeroVision Express 3..6
Installing NeroVision Express 3.. 7
2.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 System Requirements...7 Installation / deinstallation...8 Installing from CD...8 Installing from hard disk...8 Deinstalling NeroVision Express 3..9

Getting Started... 10

3.1 3.2 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5 3.3.6 3.3.7 3.3.8 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.4.6 3.4.7 3.4.8 3.4.9 3.4.10 3.4.11 3.4.12 Opening NeroVision Express 3 for the first time.10 Getting to know the user interface..11 Buttons...15 'Help' button....15 'Export' button...15 'Save' button...15 'Undo' button...15 'Restore' button...16 'Back' button...16 'Next' button....16 'Burn' button...16 Extended section....16 Normal and sticky mode...17 Use no black miniature images..17 Create menu on disc...17 Create chapters automatically...17 Elements on the timeline..17 Time stamp of DV files...18 Effects in the timeline..18 'Configure button'...18 'Default Video Options' button...19 'Erase disc' button....20 'Disc info' button...20 'Make covers and labels' button...21

Contents 3

Capturing Video from DV cameras and other external video devices.... 22
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.4 Capturing....22 Digital video vs. Analog video..22 Setting up your hardware...22 Digital Video...22 Analog Video...23 Capturing your first video..24
Making your first DVD-Video, VCD, SVCD or miniDVD. 28
5.1 5.2 5.3 Choosing the right format..28 Information on the DVD-Video plug-in..30 Starting a video project...31
Open Existing Project... 43
6.1 Open Existing Project...43
Editing Your Video.... 45

Installing from hard disk
Step 1: Download the NeroVision Express 3 installer from the www.nero.com Website onto your hard disk and double-click on the 'NVE3xxx.exe' file. Step 2: Follow prompts until you are finished installing the software. NOTE: NeroVision Express 3 works with the same serial number as Nero Burning ROM and/or Nero Express. If Nero Burning ROM and/or Nero Express are already installed on your system, you do NOT need to enter a NeroVision Express 3 serial number. If you have no serial number, you can get one at www.nero.com Some versions of NeroVision Express 3 that are delivered together with the hardware (OEM versions) may have an integrated serial number, in which case you will also not be requested to enter a serial number. Simply enter your name and company to personalize your software. Then click OK. Step 3: Restart your PC.
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Deinstalling NeroVision Express 3
Step 1: Go to Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. In some operating systems, you will find - Start > Settings > Control Panel. Step 2: Highlight the installed program 'NeroVision Express 3' and click on the 'Add/delete' button. Step 3: In some cases, you will find that when removing software, there will be one or two files that the operating system will ask if you want them removed since they may be shared by other programs. If you are unsure, always opt to keep these files.
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Getting Started

With the many features offered in this powerful multimedia software, you will have numerous options for creating and collecting your memories.
3.1 Opening NeroVision Express 3 for the first time
Now that we are ready to start recording your first disc, let us begin by opening the program NeroVision Express 3. There are two ways to start the software program: (1) Go to the Start > All Programs > Nero > Nero Digital then > NeroVision Express. For some operating systems, you will find - Start > Programs > Nero > Nero Digital > NeroVision Express. (2) You can also create a shortcut for NeroVision Express 3 on your desktop by simply going to My Computer > Local Disk (C) > Program Files > Ahead > NeroVision > NeroVision.exe.
F.Y.I.! The path how to open NeroVision Express 3 described above can differ in some versions. Click the right mouse button on this file and select Send To > Select Desktop (create shortcut). An icon for NeroVision Express 3 will now be placed on your desktop! To start NeroVision Express 3, go to your desktop and click on the newly created icon:
NOTE: If you have a demo version, please click the 'Demo' button for your trial period. Please visit www.nero.com to purchase a serial number online so that you are able to register your software copy after the trial period is over.

'Back' button

You can navigate through a NeroVision Express 3 project by clicking on the 'Back' and 'Next' buttons. If you want to return to a previous page, then click on the 'Back' button. It is possible you will be prompted to save the project, as the changes you have made will otherwise be lost.

'Next' button

You can navigate through a NeroVision Express 3 project by clicking on the 'Back' and 'Next' buttons. If you have carried out al the actions and made all the settings that are possible on the current project page, then click on 'Next' to move on a page.

'Burn' button

After you have compiled the project and specified the settings for burning, start the burning process by clicking on the 'Burn' button.

3.4 Extended section

The NeroVision Express 3 interface contains only as many buttons and elements as are needed. As a result, the user interface is simple to use. An additional, extended section with further options appears when you click on the 'More' button. Depending upon which window you are currently in, it may be that not all the options and icons will be shown.

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Normal and sticky mode
If the extended section is displayed by clicking on the 'More' button, then it will be closed again as a default once you change to the next window. In the so-called 'sticky mode', the extended section will be displayed until it is closed once more by clicking again on the 'more' button. The pin in the extended section displays the mode in which NeroVision Express 3 is in. Clicking on the pin changes the mode. The extended section is in normal mode. The extended section is in sticky mode.
Use no black miniature images
If this checkbox is ticked, no black miniature images will be used in the menus. Instead, NeroVision Express 3 will search for an image and use it as the miniature.

Create menu on disc

If this checkbox is ticked, a menu will be created automatically, allowing you to easily call up the individual videos.
Create chapters automatically
If this checkbox is ticked, chapters will be created automatically, so that you can later jump easily from one chapter to another.

Elements on the timeline

If you tick this checkbox, the elements in the timeline will be held together as if by a magnet when you compile a film. This ensures that text, audio and effects, for instance all start at the same time.

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Time stamp of DV files
If this checkbox has been ticked, the automatic scene recognition feature will distinguish individual scenes in DV files thanks to the time stamps stored in the file and adopt them.

Effects in the timeline

When inserting effects into the timeline, two options are possible, though these will only become effective if one effect is inserted before an already existing one. If a new effect is inserted, this can shift the subsequent one so that it is used at a later stage, or the new effect will only fill the space available until the next effect starts.

'Configure button'

Clicking on this button opens the general NeroVision Express 3 application settings.
Here you can specify, among other things: The directory in which the temporary files created and Where the saved media files should be stored.
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The format to be used to store the saved files. That when selecting the image recorder, all supported recorder formats are displayed and not only those offered by the installed CD/DVD recorder. Specify the language in which the NeroVision Express 3 program entries should appear following program restart (on the 'Country settings' tab). Which remarks will be displayed (on the 'Message' tab)
'Default Video Options' button
Clicking on this button opens the standard options available for creating a video. As long as you have not selected any kind of disc, the video options for all the supported formats will be shown. After you have chosen a particular type of disc, only the 'General' and disc type tabs will be shown.
Color system to be used for recording the video (on the 'General' tab) The aspect ratio of the video Quality settings for reproduction Bitrate used
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Line resolution Encoding mode Audio format (not with SVCD)

3.4.10

'Erase disc' button
Clicking on this button starts a dialog to erase a rewritable disc. In order to erase, there must be a rewritable disc in the recorder drive. The erasure procedure will start once you have selected the method of deleting and clicked on the 'Erase' button.

3.4.11

'Disc info' button
Clicking on this button will display information on the disc that has been inserted, such as the type of disc, its available capacity and the number of sessions and tracks. Insert the disc that you want to know more about and select the drive where it is located. The information will be displayed automatically.

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3.4.12
'Make covers and labels' button
Clicking on this field will open the Nero Cover Designer program. Included with your version of NeroVision Express 3 is Nero Cover Designer. With Nero Cover Designer, you can create professional-looking labels and covers for your CD/DVD discs with the pre-designed templates or create your very own designs. Please see the dedicated Nero Cover Designer manual (included on your NeroVision Express 3 CD-ROM) for more details. In addition, there are also two other possibilities to start the program: (1) As a stand-alone application: Go to the Start > All Programs > Nero > NeroVision Express 3> then > Nero Cover Designer. For some operating systems, you will find - Start > Programs > Nero > NeroVision Express 3 > Nero Cover Designer. (2) From NeroVision Express 3: When you have completed a task and are on the FINISH screen, just select 'Make Covers and Labels' from the menu and click your left mouse button.

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Capturing Video from DV cameras and other external video devices

4.1 Capturing

Capturing is a way of taking the video from your DV camera (or from external video sources connected to your video capture card) and bringing it to your computer. This chapter will assist you with your first video capture. NOTE: If you simply want to transfer the video from one external source to the PC to use it later in a project, select the 'Record video' task on the 'CONTENT' screen. If you want to make a DVD-Video, VCD, SVCD or miniDVD and need to capture video for that specific project, you should select the respective 'Make DVD (or CD, SVCD, miniDVD)' task from the START screen and select 'Capture Video' on the CONTENT page. That way you can capture video and work on your project simultaneously.
4.2 Digital video vs. Analog video
There are two types of video sources analog video and digital video (DV) which have different hardware requirements. Digital Video (DV): a DV source means that the video signal is delivered by the device to your computer in a digital format. Such devices would typically be DV Camcorders. All you need to transfer video to your PC is a connecting cable and respective sockets on your PC. Analog Video: video signals from an analog source need to be converted to a digital format for your computer to be able to work with them. Examples of analog video sources include VHS video recorders, TV, VHS-C, 8mm and Hi-8 Camcorders. Unlike DV sources where the device itself delivers digital video signals to your PC, you need to have a video capture card installed in case of analog video signals. The capture card then converts the analog video signals into digital signals.

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5.3 Starting a video project
Step 1: Select Burn Video to > DVD (or VCD, SVCD, miniDVD, HD-Burn) from the main screen and click your left mouse button to start a new project.
Step 2: Starting the project takes you to the CONTENT screen. This is the place you add video-titles to your project. You can think of a video title as one video file or one movie. If you need to capture video for your project, please refer to the chapter 'Capturing Video from DV cameras and other external video devices' of this manual.
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If you have already captured your video or have video previously saved on your hard disk and would like to start creating your layout, click Add Video Files in the CONTENT window. If you would like to add videos from a disc then click the 'Import disc' option, choose the drive (if a number are installed) and highlight the desired videos.
Please select the file(s) you would like to add to the project from your hard disk, external drive or CD/DVD drive and click 'Open'.
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Step 3: As you add each video file, a small screen shot of the first frame of the video title will be shown. By selecting a video title in the menu, you can use the arrow keys on the top right to move it more to the beginning or end of the project. You can also rename the video title, or remove the video title from the project. Next to the 'thumbnail' of the first frame, you will also see the length of the video and the number of chapters displayed. Each video title consists of at least one 'chapter'. A chapter is a certain point in the video title where there is a mark or reference point to it. The more reference points you make in the video, the more chapters you have. The advantage of having a video title with several chapters is that you can access each chapter directly during playback without having to fast forward or rewind through the title. NOTE: The indicator meter at the bottom will show and measure how much space you have left for your project. The total space available depends on whether you are working on a DVD, miniDVD, HD-Burn, VCD or SVCD project.
Step 4 (optional): You can select each title individually and edit the video file by clicking on the Edit Title icon. On the edit screen you can trim video titles (cut out unwanted video segments at the beginning and/or end of the title). To find out more about how to edit video titles, please refer to Chapter 7.2 in this manual.
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Step 5: (optional): You can select each title and add chapter marks to the video. Chapter marks are positions within a video title that you can access directly without having to fast forward or rewind through the whole video. To find out more about how to edit video titles, please refer to Chapter 7.3 in this manual.

Volume Name Enter a name for the disc you are about to burn.
Recording Settings This is active once you have selected an actual CD or DVD recordable drive. You can select the burn settings for your recorder:
Use buffer underrun protection: When checked, buffer underrun protection is enabled for this recording session to increase chances of a successful burn. Please check this option if available. Determine maximum speed: When checked, a speed test is performed before recording to check if the recorder is able to write the session using the current speed settings. In addition, it will also verify if all files selected for burning are actually available. Simulation: When checked, a simulation burn will be performed to check if the disc is ready to be recorded. All actions of the burn process are performed, with the exception that actually no data is written to the disc.
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Write: When checked, the data is actually written to the disc after all tests have passed successfully. Step 10: When you are ready, click the 'Burn' button and begin to start the recording process. Your project files will be converted to the appropriate format and then burned to disc, burned as an image, or written to the hard disk, depending on what you chose. Step 11: You can make use of the options on this page to burn a project again, store it, or start a new one. You can also create covers and labels, launch Nero ShowTime or quit the program.
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Open Existing Project

6.1 Open Existing Project
Once you have started working with your projects and made your layout, occasionally, you may want to burn it at a later date. As you exit NeroVision Express 3 or change projects, you will have the option to save your project. On the START page you then have the option to re-open an existing project. Step 1: Select Open Saved Projekt or Disc Image from the main screen and click the left mouse button.

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Step 2: Select the project that you have saved from the menu and click the 'Open' button.
Step 3: You will be taken to the CONTENT page and can continue from there as described in Chapter Five.

Creating chapter marks manually
Step 1: Create a project, import a video and click on the 'Create chapter' field. Use the slider button to mark 'where' in the video you would like to place the chapter marks.

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Step 2: when you are satisfied with the placement of where you would like the marker placed, click the 'Add chapter' button to place the marker.
Step 3: after you have placed the marker, your new chapter will be displayed in the window to the right and a marker mark(s) have been placed. on the slider bar will show where the chapter
Step 4: if you would like to be more precise as to which frame you would like to place your chapter marks, you can then use the 'Next Frame' or 'Previous Frame' buttons to search frame-by-frame for the appropriate place.

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Adding chapter marks automatically
Step 1: click on to start the Automatic Scene Cut Detection. Scene changes in the video are automatically detected and the appropriate chapter marks will be inserted. Once you click the icon, the detection process starts and afterward, it will show you how many chapters were found and created.
You can then use the sliders to increase or decrease that number. When the checkbox is checked, all chapter marks created previously and within your edit window will be saved. When unchecked, all previously created chapter marks may be deleted when you press 'Generate'. Step 2: click on 'Generate' and the chapters will be added. Your new chapter(s) will be displayed in the window to the right and a marker where the chapter mark(s) have been placed. on the slider bar will show

Working with chapters

Each chapter (except the first chapter which is the start of the video title) is represented by a marker on the slider bar under the preview monitor.
When you select a chapter, the first video frame of the chapter will be displayed in the preview monitor. Using the slider button you can move the position of each chapter within the start and end positions of the video title (within the brackets on the slider bar) as far as the next chapter mark (if there are more than 2 chapter marks on the slider bar).

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If you would like to be more precise as to which frame you would like to place your chapter marks, you can then use the 'Next Frame' or 'Previous Frame' buttons to move the chapter mark one frame at a time.

Add new media to the displayed group either by searching the hard disk or importing a scanned image. Click the computer or click button if you want to add a file from your to import a scanned image.
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Step 3: You can now add the files available in the group to your slide show. Select the required files and click on the button.
The image files are added to the image screen of NeroVision Express 3. You can specify how long the images should be displayed by entering the desired value.

Button

Function Removes the highlighted element from the slideshow. Removes all elements from the slideshow. Opens a window and enables you to crop part of the graphic. Opens a pop-up menu displaying different options for modifying the graphic. This allows you, for example, to alter the brightness or use different filters.
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Rotates the graphic 90 degrees to the left. Rotates the graphic 90 degrees to the right. Saves the highlighted image with all the effects. Opens a window that lets you to specify how long the images are to shown and the length of the transition period. Opens a window which enables you to add a header or footer bar to the graphic. Multiple text appearance options are available. If you have added audio files, these will be displayed on the audio screen and your slide show will be accompanied by the music you have chosen.
If you want to provide a soundtrack for the slide show using audio files, you can specify that these audio files are not longer than the slide show itself. In this case, extend the NeroVision Express 3 display area by clicking on 'More' and then tick the 'Fit length of slide show to length of audio' checkbox.
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Step 4: The slide show can be viewed in the preview window accompanied by your chosen background music, so you can decide if you are happy with the result. When you are happy with your slide show click on the Next button.

Buttons

Function Starts the slide show. Pauses a slide show so it can subsequently be resumed from the same position. Ends a slide show. Switches to the full-screen mode.
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Step 5: Decide if you wish to added further files from the disc, select the required option and carry out the appropriate steps. (These are not set out here. Please refer to the relevant chapter). Click on the 'Next' button to proceed to the next window.
Step 6: If you click on 'Next' on the 'CONTENT' screen you will come to the 'Select menu' window. In the 'Select menu' window you can choose the menu you want from the large number available. Click on the 'Next' button to proceed to the next window.
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Note: You will find full details about customizing the menu in the chapter 'Starting a video project. Step 7: You can us the mouse pointer or the remote control to test how the disk behaves when played back on a compatible player. You will find further details about the remote control and how it is used in the chapter Preview Settings. Click on the 'Next' button to proceed to the next window.

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Step 8: Specify the final settings before burning. Click the Write button to start the burning process.
Note: You will find full details about the burning settings in the chapter 'Starting a video project'. Step 9: The project files are converted into the relevant format and then written to disk, burned as an image or written to the hard disk as required.
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Step 10: When the burning process has finished, click on Next. With the aid of the options on this page you can burn a project again, store it, or start a new one. You can also create covers and labels, launch Nero ShowTime or quit the program.
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Create your first movie

9.1 Create your first movie
You cannot edit videos or create your own movies with NeroVision Express 3 SE. NeroVision Express 3 differentiates between videos and movies. A video is a file recorded on the hard disk. It therefore makes no difference if you have created the video yourself or imported it. A movie however, is a compilation of one or multiple video files edited on a disk before burning. Editing can include crossfading, cutting, creating tracks etc. Step 1: Start NeroVision Express 3, select Make Movie.
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Select a new group by clicking on the drop down button in the upper right part of the window and highlighting the required group.
Create a new group by clicking on the drop down button in the upper right part of the window and selecting Create New Group.
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Function Opens the screen containing the media files. Opens the screen with the filter effects. Opens the screen with the text effects. Opens the screen with the crossfades.
Name of the displayed sub-groups. Clicking on the drop down button displays the other groups and allows you to select them. Opens the screen with the text effects. Deletes the selected sub-group.
Opens a window and enables you to search for the required file. Opens the capture screen of NeroVision Express 3. Removes the selected item from the group. The item is not however deleted. Removes all items contained in the group. The items are not however deleted. If NO item is selected and assigned an executable action, the item is greyed out. If an item is selected and assigned an executable action, the icon of
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the relevant program is displayed Clicking on the first icon starts, for example, Nero Media Player and clicking on the second icon starts automatic scene detection in NeroVision Express 3. Adds the selected item(s) to the project.

The timeline screen consists of the following items. Contains the text effects. Contains the video effects. Contains the video clips. Contains the audio files on the first track.
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Contains the audio files on the second track. Adding video effects icon. This opens the timeline screen and the available Click on the crossfade effects appear in the relevant section.
Select the required effect, keep the mouse key pressed and drag the effect to the required position in the movie.
Repeat the process until the required effects are available at all positions.
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Adding text effects Click on the icon. This opens the timeline screen and the available crossfade effects appear in the relevant section.
Select the required effect, keep the mouse key pressed and drag the effect to the required position in the movie. This opens a window displaying the text effect properties and allows you to enter text and specify other properties. The content of this dialog depends on the text effect.
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Adding audio effects Click on the icon to display media files. Open the group containing the selected files and click on the timeline screen.
Select the required audio file, keep the mouse key pressed and drag it in the audio track to the required position in the movie.
Repeat the process until the audio files have been placed at the required positions throughout the whole movie.
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Note: When two tracks are present you can also overlay multiple audio tracks. For example, a commentary can be provided on track 2 whilst music plays simultaneously on track 1. Step 4: When all steps have been executed, click on the Next button. The selected movie can now be exported, burnt to disk or edited further. Select the required option.
If you wish to burn the movie to disk, follow the process as described in chapter 'Starting a video project', point 3 onwards. To export the movie, please refer to the chapter Exporting the movie
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9.2 Exporting the movie

When the movie has been created, it can be exported as well as burnt to disk. Step 1: Launch NeroVision Express 3, create a film and (once you have finished editing) choose either 'Export film' or click on the 'Export' button.
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Step 2: Select the required export template by clicking on the drop down button and highlighting the required template. The template selected will primarily determine the type of output and the quality of reproduction. In addition, the aspect ratio, further quality settings and the encoding mode can be specified.

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Step 7 Automatization: If you have created animated buttons in the 'Buttons' section, the upper 'Animation' field will be active. Define the playing time to specify how many seconds of the video should be displayed on the button. If no animated buttons have been made you can create a kind of screensaver for the menu. At 'Delay', specify the time (in seconds) following which the action should take place. You can specify what should happen at the 'Action' field: for example, turning through the menu pages or playing a video that forms part of the project. However, as a default, no action is carried out. In other words, after inserting the disc, the menu will be displayed until a video has been selected.

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Step 8 Interaction Colors: Specify the colors to be used to show changes made to the menu buttons, if these are highlighted or activated.

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12 Preview Settings

12.1 Preview Settings

With the 'Preview' window, you are able to play your Video/SVCD/DVD before you burn to disc. All the menu buttons and even the remote control work just like the real thing so that you can see the work and layout that you have made. If you have indicated at the menu layout stage that animated buttons are to be created, the 'Menu animation preview' button will appear as well as the remote control. Click on this button to view the film preview. Each video clip that you have captured or added from your hard drive or external source will be displayed.
Within each video clip, all the chapter marks that were made within will be displayed when you click the button of each video on the first 'Preview' page as shown above. You can either click on the buttons themselves or use the remote control to the right to control the play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, etc

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This remote control will allow you to find your way between your video layout, menus, and chapter marks in any order you prefer. Up Right Move up on the main menu Move right on the main menu

Down Left

Move down on the main menu Move left on the main menu
Return to main menu Jumps to the main/title menu While playing a video clip, selecting 'Menu' will return you to the last menu or sub-menu used.

Play Stop Previous Next

Play your current title Stop your current title View your previous scene Go to next chapter mark

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13 Technical Support

13.1 F.A.Q.s

Q: When I burn a disc, I get buffer underruns every time. A: There could be for several reasons for this. Please try the following: 1. Try reducing the burn speed of the recorder. 2. Try different media brands. The one that you are using may not be compatible with your recorder. 3. Update the firmware version on your recorder. Firmware is a chip inside your recorder, which acts as the brain of the device. Please check the manufacturers website for the latest version. 4. Recorder or cable that is attached to it is defective. 5. Try using a different source to see if it is corrupted or too slow as a source. 6. Defrag your hard disk from time to time. 7. During burning no other tasks should be performed by the computer. 8. Before burning, you should always run the speed test and the simulation in order to get the optimal speed. If not, the maximum possible write speed of the recorder is kept as default. 9. Proceed to the Nero homepage to check for software updates at www.nero.com. Q: I have installed NeroVision Express 3 correctly but it still will not see my recorder? A: There are a number of possible causes: The recorder is either too old and support for this drive has been discontinued The recorder is very new to the market and support has not yet been implemented or is the process. Please check to make sure that your PC recognized the recorder and that it has been installed properly. You can go to Start > Control Panel then the appropriate menu to see if your hardware was installed correctly or not. Please check the Nero website at www.nero.com for the latest drivers, updates and a list of supported recorders.

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Q: How can I save in other formats besides AVI when I capture video with NeroVision Express 3? A: At this time, NeroVision Express 3 only supports saving captured files in AVI format. In the future, we will be exploring other video formats. Q: Why am I not able to see my DV camera under the 'Select A Capture Device' option in the capture window? A: There are a number of possible causes: 1. The capture card you are using is not recognized by your PC. 2. Please re-check the setup of your DV device. 3. Please re-check your hardware to make sure it was setup properly. 4. Try another firewire cable. Q: I recorded my first DVD/VCD/SVCD but my DVD player does not recognize the disc? A: It is possible that your DVD player does not support the media that you are using or the type of disc that you burned. Please check the manufacturers specifications as to what the player supports.

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13.2 Contact Information
NeroVision Express 3 is a product from Nero AG.
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Technical Support 101

14 Glossary

AVI File

An acronym for Audio Video Interleave. This is a Microsoft format standard for video and digital audio.

AVI File Type 1

This is the basic version of the AVI file. The Type 1 AVI files adds an AVI header to the data stream and then places the DV data stream into the AVI file without changing anything.

AVI File Type 2

The Type 2 AVI file adds an AVI header to the data stream. It removes the audio from the DV stream and includes this as an additional AVI format stream to the AVI file.

Bitrate

The amount of data or video that is calculated in bits over time.

Buffer Underrun

Buffer underruns are caused when there is an interruption to the flow of data to the internal buffer of the recorder. This can be the fault of the software or the hardware itself. When recording, data is fed continuously to the recorders buffer in order to keep a steady flow of data which is required when recording. When something interrupts that steady flow, it can cause a buffer underrun and your disc is no longer useable.

Capture

This is the method of transporting the video from your DV camera or DV/Analog device to your computer.

Capture Card

This is a card that fits inside your computer that will connect with a cable to your DV/Analog device. It will 'capture' video from your device, through the card, and onto your hard disk.
Compact Disc - Recordable. A technology for CD-R (recordable) media.

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