Manual Nero Express
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About Nero Express

Nero Express provides all the performance and efficiency of Nero Burning ROM with a simplified user interface. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, Nero Express guides you quickly and easily through your desired burning tasks. The default settings are selected to automatically produce the best possible results. Using the program is remarkably easy: simply select the project to be burned, add the files, and start burning. It is just as easy to create Nero Express discs with SecurDisc and a SecurDisc supported drive. SecurDisc is a new hardware and software technology developed by Nero and HLDS with which you can create discs with special protection properties, such as data integrity, reconstructability, encryption and duplication protection. Such discs can be created with SecurDisc supported drives (e.g. from HLDS/LG and Nero Express) and read from any drive with InCD or InCD Reader.
Working with Nero Express
Basically, the user interface of Nero Express consists of the selection of a compilation method in the start screen. You then complete the task by navigating through the different steps where a separate window is displayed for each individual step. This generally requires four steps: Choose compilation type Select what you would like to do by moving the cursor over the menu item and clicking one of the tasks displayed. This manual contains a chapter for each task that describes all of the steps required for its completion. Completing a task Depending on the task, you will have to go through various steps until you reach the end. Each individual step consists of a new screen. For each screen, the manual contains a chapter in which all areas are described in detail. Burning a Compilation Burning marks the end. To do this, set the burn parameters and click the Burn button. Depending on the type of the task you are working on and the recorder connected to the system, a number of different entries are available for selection. Options after burning After burning is complete, you can decide what to do next: select the option to continue working with Nero Express or exit the program.

Launching the program

To start Nero Express 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 Express entry in the selection list. 4. The Nero Express window opens.
You have launched Nero Express via Nero StartSmart.

Start screen

The main screen in Nero Express is the starting point for all actions. Click here on the relevant menu icons to go to the desired screen where you can compile and work on your project. The selection is categorized into two areas: several formats or options are available for the Data, Music, Videos/Pictures, Image, Project, Copy and Print LightScribe Label compilation methods. Click the button in the left margin of the window to display an extended area with additional options and features.

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

Recorder

See also: Configuration options 62 Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive 30 Erase Rewritable Disc window 59

Compilation screen

You can access the Nero Express compilation screens by selecting the compilation method you want in the start screen. You can add data to your projects in the compilation screens and customize the directory structure on the CD/DVD to suit your requirements. The capacity bar near the bottom of the window indicates how much space is being used by the data on the CD/DVD. Essentially, all compilation screens have the same structure.
The following setting options are available in the compilation screen: Button Add Button Delete Button Playback Button Back Button Next Button Properties Opens the Audio Track Properties dialog box for Audio CDs and the MPEG Information dialog box for video CDs/SuperVideo-CDs. Available for audio, video, and Super Video CDs only. Switches to the Final Burn Settings screen. Returns to the start screen. Plays a selected audio or video file. Removes the selected file. Opens the Add files and folders window.
Compilation screen Check box Enable VCD Menu Enables a menu for the CD. You can customize the look of the menu to suit your requirements. Available for video and Super Video CDs only. Enables a filter that brings the volume of the audio files to be burned into line with one another. This is recommended particularly if the files originate from different sources. Available for Audio CDs only. Establishes that the audio files merge into one another without a pause. If the box is unchecked, a pause of two seconds is inserted between the files. Available for Audio CDs only. If the DVD recorder is capable of burning DVDs with 2 layers (DVD DL), and if you want to burn files larger than 4483 MB, you can select the DVD9 (8152 MB) option from the drop-down menu. Available for DVD-Videos only.

Check box Normalize all audio files Check box No pause between tracks Selection list DVD9(8152MB) / DVD5(4483MB)
You can find more information on Blu-ray support at www.nero.com/link.php?topic_id=416. See also: Settings for the compilation 63

Data Disc

Compiling data CDs/DVDs
Using Nero Express you can compile and burn all types of files and folders. If a DVD recorder is installed on your computer, you can burn both data CDs, and data DVDs. If you have a CD recorder, you can only burn data CDs and the option for burning a DVD is already grayed out in the start screen. The procedure for both compilation methods is identical. SecurDisc recorder If a SecurDisc recorder is installed on your computer, you can select it to display the relevant entry in order to burn a SecurDisc CD or DVD. The procedures for both adding data and burning a SecurDisc data CD/DVD are the same as the compilation method for a standard data CD/DVD. The Image Recorder is also suitable for creating an image of a disc type not supported by the connected recorder. You can therefore create a DVD image, for instance, without having installed a DVD recorder. You can write the image to a disc at any time. You can find more information on Blu-ray support at www.nero.com/link.php?topic_id=416. To create a data CD/DVD, proceed as follows:
1. Click the Data menu icon in the Nero Express start screen.
The Data CD and Data DVD options are displayed.
2. Click the option you want.
The Disc Content compilation screen for data CDs/DVDs is displayed.
If you selected one of the SecurDisc Data CD or SecurDisc Data DVD options in the start screen, an additional dialog box opens. Additional options are displayed in the extended area of the compilation window under SecurDisc Settings.
Disc Content compilation screen

3. Click the Add button.

The Add files and folders window opens.
Add files and folders window
4. Select the files that you want to add to the compilation and click the Add button. 5. Repeat the previous step for all files that you want to add.
6. Click the Close button.
The files are added to the compilation and displayed in the compilation screen.
7. Hide specific files. 8. If you want to create a SecurDisc data CD/DVD, select the desired check boxes in the SecurDisc Settings area.
9. Click the Next button.
If you have checked boxes in the SecurDisc Settings area, the corresponding dialog
boxes will be opened and you will be able to make more settings.
You have successfully compiled a data CD/DVD and can now burn this compilation.
See also: Compilation screen 11 Enabling SecurDisc settings 15
Enabling SecurDisc settings
To be able to view copy-protected files, you will need a special application called SecurDisc Viewer, which can be downloaded free of charge at www.securedisc.net. The Copyright feature is only available for SecurDisc Data DVD. To protect the data on your SecurDisc CD/DVD from unauthorized access with a password, to protect PDF files with duplication protection, to remove duplication protection by entering a password, or to sign the disc with a digital signature, proceed as follows:

1. Select the Password protection check box in the extended area of the compilation screen.
A lock symbol shows that all data is protected.
2. To disable or selectively enable the protection feature for individual files:
1. Highlight the required file to display the Unprotect/ Protect button. 2. Click the Unprotect/Protect button to enable or disable protection. The protection feature is enabled or disabled for the selected file.
3. Select the Digital signature check box in the extended area of the compilation screen.
The SecurDisc Digital Signature dialog box opens.
SecurDisc - Digital Signature window
4. If you have already created a digital key:
1. Click the Browse button. The SecurDisc Select Private Keys dialog box opens. 2. Select the key and click the OK button.
5. To create a digital key:
1. Click the Start button. The SecurDisc Create Digital Key dialog box opens. The SecurDisc Key Creation Process dialog box opens. You can monitor the status of the creation process using the progress bar. The Next button is enabled as soon as the process is complete. The SecurDisc Key Setting Ended dialog box opens. The SecurDisc Digital Signature dialog box opens and the selected key is displayed in the drop-down menu. 2. Read the instructions and click the Next button. 3. Move your mouse at random until the creation process is complete.
4. Click the Next button. 5. Enter a file name for the key you have created and click the Finish button.
6. Select the Copy protection check box in the extended area of the compilation screen.
All PDF files are copy-protected. The check box Use password to disable copy protection appears.
7. To permit duplication of the copy-protected data after entering a password:
1. Select the Use password to disable copy protection check box. The SecurDisc Protect Data dialog box opens. 2. Enter the desired password in the Password input area and then click the OK button.

8. Click the OK button.

The corresponding dialog box will open to inform you that the disc is being digitally
signed with the selected key. You can pass on the relevant public key to recipients to enable them to verify the signature.
9. Click the OK button. 10. Click the Next button.
The SecurDisc Protect Data dialog box opens.
SecurDisc Protect Data window
11. Enter the desired password in the Password input area and then click the OK button.
When appropriate, a wizard offers suggestions in an additional Tips dialog box when entering and selecting the password. The wizard estimates the security level, i.e. the quality of the password, during entry.
You have now protected the data on your SecurDisc CD/DVD against unauthorized access by assigning a password, protected PDF documents with duplication protection, and/or digitally signed the disc. Now you can burn the CD/DVD.

6.1.1.1

Track properties
On the Track Properties tab you will find basic information on the selected file in the Source information area.

Track Properties Tab

Music The following input areas are available in the Properties area: Input field Title (CD TEXT) Input field Artist (CD TEXT) Input field Pause Input field International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) Check box Copy protection Check box Cross fade with previous track Defines a crossfade between this and the previous audio file. You can specify the length of the crossfade in seconds or in sectors. Defines a title which is saved as CD text. CD players that support CD Text show the title name entered here. Defines the artist which is saved as CD Text. CD players that support CD Text show the artist's name entered here. Defines the length of the pause in seconds or frames between the selected audio file and the next one. Identifies the CD title using a 12-character digital code. The ISRC is entered in the subcode and included silently. If you do not know the ISRC, you should leave this input field blank.

Enables copy protection.

6.1.1.2

Indexes, Limits, Split

On the Indexes, Limits, Split tab you can set and delete indexes and split audio files to create two or more shorter ones. The tab consists of the Oscilloscope and Positions. areas.
Indexes, Limits, Split Tab
Music Audio files are displayed graphically in the Oscilloscope area. The following configuration options are available in the Positions area: Selection lists Start/End Button New Index 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 button is shown. Stops playback of the audio file. If playback is stopped, the Play button appears again. Splits the audio file at the set index positions.
Button Edit Button Delete Button Split Button Playback Button Stop 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.

Labelflash

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

10.1 Burn Label screen

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

Burn Label Window

Labelflash The following configuration options are available in the Burn Label window : Input field Inner Radius Input field Width Button Edit Button Preview Selection list Label templates Button Writing Button Cancel If you are creating a DiscT@2, displays only the available print area for creating the label by default, i.e. the area on the data side of your DVD that is not already taken up by data. You cannot increase the radius of the print area. Cancels the procedure and closes the window. Opens the Labelflash Print Properties window. This is where you can change the printing quality and the contrast level and display the changes made directly in the print preview. Opens the Print Preview window that shows how the label should appear on the Labelflash disc. Contains a selection of different templates for designing the label. You can continue to edit and customize a selected template. Starts the burn process. Defines the width of the print area. Defines the distance between the label and the inner edge.
10.2 Printing Labelflash labels and DiskT@2
Basically, it is irrelevant whether you print on the label or the data side when creating labels. The label is actually printed outside the normal burn process. You can print on the label side of the DVD at any time. We recommend that you print on the data side first when you have burned the compilation. It is not possible to burn data on a printed data side. When you insert a DVD on which data has already been burned, Nero Express automatically identifies the space that is still available on the data side and on which you can print. To print a Labelflash label on the label side or a DiskT@2 on the data side of your DVD, proceed as follows:

11.3.1 Extended area (Burn Settings)
You can access additional burn settings in the extended area of the Final Burn Settings screen by clicking the button in the left margin of the window.
An extended area with additional options and features is available in all Nero Express screens. The following setting options are available: Button Saves the active project Selection list Write speed Opens the Save As dialog box. You can save your compilation here. Defines the speed at which the disc is burned. Only the burn speeds that are supported by the selected recorder are displayed. Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder. Defines the Disc-at-once or Track-at-once write method. Using the disc-at-once method the entire CD/DVD can be burned without the write laser having to stop. With the trackat-once method the laser switches off after each track. Available for CD compilations only. By default DVDs are burned using the disc-at-once method. Checks how fast the compiled data can be accessed and reduces the selected writing speed if necessary. This prevents a buffer underrun. Recorders with a feature to prevent buffer underruns do not require a speed test. Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder.
Selection list Write method
Check box Determine maximum speed
Burn Compilation Check box Simulation Performs all steps in the burn process without using the laser beam. We recommend running a simulation if you are decompressing data before burning, e.g. when burning an Audio CD from MP3 files. You can assume that if simulation is successful, the burn process will also be successful. Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder. Starts the actual physical burn process (e.g. after a simulation). This box is checked by default. Removes silence from the end of an audio file. This check box is selected by default. Audio data is stored in blocks even if you do not always finish at the end of a block limit. The last block is filled with silence when needed. Available for Audio CDs only. Generates a CD compatible with most US DVD players. Available for Video CDs and Super Video CDs only. If the check box is selected, Nero Express looks for FourCC codes in AVI files during the burn process and replaces them. The original files are not modified. The compatibility of MPEG-4 video files ("DIVX") with MPEG-4 compliant DVD players can be increased. Only available if your project includes videos in AVI format.
Check box Write Check box Remove silence at end of *.cda tracks
Check box Create for US TV standard Check box Video Files
11.4 Burning with Nero Image Recorder Creating an image file

The disc burner must feature buffer underrun protection, or the drive must be capable of delivering the data sufficiently quickly. The read speed should be at least twice as fast as the write speed. The read drive must be capable of delivering information on the number and type of sessions, otherwise Nero Express may not be able to produce an exact copy.
If you want to copy Audio CDs, we recommend the copy image method because the quality of the read audio files can suffer depending on the drive.

12.1.2 Copy image

With the copy over image method, an image of the original disc is saved to a file first. The image file is then burned to a blank disc. Copying using copy over image takes longer, but it often produces better results. You must have sufficient storage space to use the copy over image method. The copy over image method is particularly suitable in the following situations:
Only one drive is available. You would like to make several copies of the same disc. You think it likely that read errors may have occurred on the source CD (for example because it is scratched). You attach importance to the best possible reproduction (particularly in relation to index positions and the quality of Audio CDs).

12.2 Copying CDs/DVDs

To copy a disc, proceed as follows: If you are not in possession of the copyright for the relevant CD/DVD and do not have authorization from the owner of the copyright, unauthorized copying of CDs violates national and international legislation. Copy-protected Audio CDs cannot be copied using Nero Express.
Some CDs/DVDs are copy-protected and cannot be copied. If you are not sure whether your CD/DVD can be copied, activate simulation before commencing the actual physical burn process.
The corresponding copy options appear.
2. Click the option you require, Copy Entire CD or Copy Entire DVD.
The Select source and destination screen appears.
3. Make the desired settings in this screen and, if required, in the extended area of the window. 4. If you want to use the Copy Image method, e.g. because you have only one drive:
1. Disable the On-the-fly check box. 2. Insert the disc that you want to copy into the recorder.

Configuration options Check box Drag and drop from CD-ROM drive Saved files that have been copied from a CD-ROM drive in the clipboard.

15.3 Expert Features

The following configuration options are available on the Expert Settings tab: Check box Enable Disc-at-once CD overburning Option button Relative maximum/minimum overburning size Check box Enable DVD overburning Check box Enable generation of short lead-out Check box Do not eject disc after burning Check box Enable all supported recorder formats for image recorder Enables the option to write additional data to your CD. This feature is only available if the Enable Disc-atonce CD overburning option is enabled. Enables the option that your disc remains in the recorder and is not ejected when the burn process is finished. Enables the option that all supported recorder formats for the Image Recorder are available. Enables the option that DVDs can be overburned. Enables additional options and defines settings for the entire burn process. Defines how much a disc can be overburned.
15.4 Ultrabuffer settings
The following configuration options are available on the Ultrabuffer tab: Selection list Method Defines the memory capacity that Nero Express uses as a RAM buffer. The ultrabuffer is a second memory that enhances the physical buffer in the recorder. Defines the memory capacity that can be manually entered. The input field is only enabled when Manual Configuration is selected in the selection list.
Input field Data buffer size
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 Enables the option to automatically burn a LightScribe label. This tab is only available if a LightScribe recorder has been installed. Adjusts the desired print resolution. Defines a template for labels. Specifies the genre. Selects the drive with the LightScribe recorder. Adjusts the desired print quality.

Technical Information

16.1 System requirements
Nero Express is installed along with the Nero Suite. Its system requirements are the same. You can find more detailed information on the system requirements under www.nero.com.

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

Disc-At-Once

Disc-At-Once refers to a method in which the laser in your recorder burns straight through in one session without turning off and on between each track. This method is best when recording Audio CDs you would like to play on your home or car stereo.
With an Audio CD, 75 sectors provide one second of played music. One sector consists of up to 98 frames; one frame contains 24 data bytes and 9 control bytes. Similarly, "frame" describes a full screen in television and video technology. Two successive half images result in a full screen within a second due to interlacing.
An image refers to a single file on the hard drive that contains the image for a complete disc. A disk image can be used to create exact copies on media at a later point in time if problems occur during the write process or if no recorder is connected to your PC. The image requires as much free space on the hard drive as the contents of the original disc.

Joliet

Joliet refers to an extension of the ISO-9660 standard for file names. Joliet was designed by Microsoft in order to represent more characters. The file name can be up to 64 characters long and contain the letters A-Z, a-z, umlauts and the.
A label refers to a label on a disc. Some drives, e.g. drives that use LightScribe or Labelflash technology, can transfer labels directly to special media.
Labelflash is a technology with which pictures and texts can be burned on the label side of a disc with a laser.
LightScribe is a technology with which pictures or texts can be burned on the label side of discs with a laser.
The MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 audio format is used to reduce the size of audio files to a fraction of their original size (factor 1:10) with little loss of quality. You can estimate about 1 MB per minute as opposed to 10 MB for the original files. This value and the quality can vary de-
Glossary pending on the complexity of the audio signal. The bit rate used can be used as a measure of quality. The higher the bit rate, the better the quality, but also the more memory required.

MPEG-1

The Moving Picture Experts Group defined this industry standard for video and audio codecs. MPEG-1 is part of the MPEG compression family and has the highest compression rate. MPEG-1 is the format for video CDs.

Audio Files

Save... 27
M Manual, conventions. 5 Music
Audio formats... 25 Filter... 23 Indexes.. 22 Track properties.. 21
C Conventions, manual.. 5 Copy.. 55 Copy image.. 54 Cross fade with previous track. 22 D Data

Create CD/DVD.. 13

N Nero CoverDesigner.. 40, 42, 44 Nero Image Recorder
burn.. 50, 52 Image File... 52 Load image file.. 38

Data disc

Copy... 18

Data Track

Save... 18
Declick... 24 E Exit Nero Express.. 61 F File

Add.. 20, 35

O On-the-fly... 54 On-the-fly copying.. 54 Options

Configure.. 62 Set... 62

P Playlist

Create.. 33

Program
Launching the Program.. 7 Startup... 7
G Gracenote.. 26, 27 I ID3.. 31

R Recorder

Activating Nero Image Recorder.. 48 burn... 49
Nero Image Recorder.. 48 Select... 48

Rewritable disc

Delete.. 59 Erase method.. 60 Erasing a Disc.. 59

T Tracks

Save... 30

V Video

Create a VCD/SVCD.. 34 DVD-Video file.. 36 MPEG1.. 34 MPEG2.. 34 Video... 34

S Save.. 61

Save disc image... 38

SecurDisc.. 5 Slide Show

Menu... 36

Startup

Program... 7

W Writing

Burn Settings... 50 Image File... 50 Nero Image Recorder.. 50, 52 Options... 51 Recorder... 49 Writing.. 50

System requirements.. 66

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction... 6
1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome to Nero Express 6...6 OEM vs. Retail Versions of Nero Express 6..7 Nero Express 6 SE's special features..7
Installing Nero Express 6... 8
2.1 2.2 2.3 System Requirements...8 Installing Nero Express 6...9 Uninstalling Nero Express 6...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 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.5 Opening Nero Express 6 for the first time!..10 Go Nero! Button...14 More Button...15 Configure...16 Save Tracks To Hard Drive...17 Erase Disc...20 Disc Info....21 Cover Designer...21 Nero Toolkit...22 Nero CD-DVD Speed...23 Nero DriveSpeed...24 Nero Wave Editor (Retail Only)..26

Data.... 27

4.1 4.2 4.3 4.3.1 Creating your first data disc...27 Bootable Data Discs...35 For Advanced Users...39 Hide Files...39

Music... 40

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.4.1 5.5 Music....40 Creating your first audio disc...41 Creating a disc with audio and data..46 MP3....51 Information mp3PRO encoder plug-in..55 WMA....57

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5.6 5.7 5.7.1 5.7.2

Nero Digital Audio....61 For Advanced Users...66 Image Recorder...66 Audio Properties....67

Video/Pictures... 73

6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.4.1 Video/Pictures...73 Creating your first video disc...73 Creating your first super video disc..79 Advanced Users...85 Video and Super Video Properties..85

DVD.... 87

7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 DVD....87 Selecting your recorder...88 Creating your first DVD disc...90 Creating a DVD-Video disc from DVD-Video files..90

Copy Entire Disc... 94

8.1 Copy Entire Disc...94
Disc Image or Saved Project.. 99
9.1 9.2 9.3 Disc Image or Saved Project..99 Creating a disc from a disc image...99 Creating a disc from a saved project..103

LightScribe.... 107

10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 System requirements...107 Printing LightScribe labels...108 Creating a compilation, and burning and printing LightScribe labels....108 Printing LightScribe labels (without burning a compilation).123 LightScribe FAQs...135

Preferences... 137

11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.9 Preferences...137 General Tab...137 Cache Tab....139 Language Tab....140 Sounds Tab...141 Expert Features Tab..142 Database Tab...143 Ultrabuffer Tab...145 Misc Tab...146

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Technical Support... 147
12.1 12.2 F.A.Q.s...147 Contact...149
Glossary... 150 Index.... 163

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1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome to Nero Express 6
Welcome to the world of CD/DVD burning! Thank you for your purchase of Nero Express 6 one of the easiest and most reliable CD/DVD recording packages to help store your data, music, and video on CD or DVD. With our state-of-the-art technology and nonstop drive for improving our software, we are continuously implementing the latest know-how, to do our part in making sure that your burning experience is easy and trouble-free. As you read this step-by-step instruction guide, it will assist you in creating your first disc whether it is Data, Audio, Video, or SVCD. You will soon see how easy the process can be and you will shortly be on your way to making your first disc! Nero AG realized that not everyone is a long time user or an expert their first time burning a CD/DVD and many users needed a little help with their first recording. So with this understanding, the Users Guide was created with the very new users in mind. Nero Express 6 is a new and innovative wizard based recording application based on the main application Nero. With the main essentials included such as data, audio, copy, and video, it will also work with the DVD-RW, and DVD+RW drives. You are able to record MP3s, archive your favourite photos, among the many features of this software. If you are a user of Nero, Nero Express 6 is automatically integrated. For details about Nero, please see the Nero manual.

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3 Getting Started

3.1 Opening Nero Express 6 for the first time!
Now that we are ready to start recording your first disc, let us begin by opening the program Nero Express 6. Depending on the version, you can open up the software program as follows: a. Start >(All) Programs > Nero > Nero 6 > Nero Express.
b. Start >(All) Programs > Nero > Nero 6 Ultra Edition > Nero Express.
c. Start > (All) Programs > Nero > Nero OEM > Nero Express.
F.Y.I.! The path how to open Nero Express 6 described above can differ in some versions.

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Step 1: As the window opens up, the software will scan for your CD-R/RW/DVD to make sure that you have a supported device on your PC. If you do not, please contact www.nero.com to find out if your recorder is supported or to locate the latest driver.
F.Y.I.! You can disable this window in the future by checking the box in the lower hand corner of the window Step 2: A request for a serial number will only appear if a retail registered version of Nero 6 or Nero Express 6 was not found on the system and the following window will appear:
Please personalize your software by entering your name, company, and serial number. When you are finished, please click OK. If you have a demo version of Nero Express 6, please click the Demo button for your trial period.
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You will have an option to purchase your serial number online so that you are able to register your software copy. Step 3: From this window, you will be able to select the project you want to burn. As you further explore this Users Guide, you will be able to make the CD/DVD of your choice! Please see the following chapters on how to make various types of projects.
F.Y.I.! You can switch over to the main application Nero Burning ROM by selecting the Nero button at the bottom. If you have installed Nero Express 6 SE, the 'Upgrade' button will appear instead of the 'Nero' one. If you click on this button you will be led to the Nero Website http://www.nero.com, where you can obtain an upgrade of your Nero Express 6 SE version and make use of all its functions.

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3.2 Go Nero! Button

When this option is selected, you will change over to the more powerful burning program Nero Burning ROM 6 with additional features and options. You can toggle back and forth between the user-friendly interface Nero Express 6 and the full version Nero Burning ROM 6. If you are a first time user of software burning products, may we suggest you start first with Nero Express 6. As you gradually become familiar with the burning technology, you can switch over to Nero Burning ROM 6 for a more powerful user interface and additional features.

Step 3: Click the Add button to select the files for your bootable disc.
When you have completed adding all your files, click Finished".

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Step 4: When you click on Next, a dialog will pop up prompting you to insert a boot floppy disk. The information required to make a bootable data disc will be read from the boot floppy disk. These are system files which actually allow a system to boot from a CD and/or DVD. If you do not have a boot floppy disk or do not know how to create one, please check the help files of your Windows operating system.
Step 5: When the files have been read from the boot floppy disk, you will be at the Final Burn Settings window.

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Step 6: When you click the More button, you will have additional write options for your disc. You can determine the maximum write speed, simulate burning, or just write straight to the disc.
When you have made your selection and are ready to record, please click the Burn button!
F.Y.I.! You cannot make bootable Multisession discs!

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4.3 For Advanced Users

4.3.1 Hide Files

If you would like to Hide files on your CD/DVD for extra added security or protection, this can easily be done from the project window. Right-mouse click on the file in your project window and select Properties.
An additional window will appear with information on your file and the option to check Hide to conceal your file.

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5 Music

5.1 Music

Audio Now you can record your favourite audio CDs, make a compilation of only the songs you like, record MP3, Nero Digital Audio and also WMA discs. Learn how to make WAV files and discs to play in your favorite MP3 player too! Create a CD-Extra disc in which both data and audio are recorded to one disc. You can play it in either your PC or your home/car stereo. Editing title in Audio Contents window When clicking on the title of your audio track, an edit window will appear in which you can edit the song title.

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5.2 Creating your first audio disc
Step 1: From the project selection page, select Music > Audio CD.

Step 2: From this next window, you are now ready to start adding audio to your layout for recording to disc.

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Step 3: There are three very simple ways to add audio to the layout window to make this process quick and easy.
F.Y.I.! If you want to make audio CDs from existing MP3/mp3PRO music files you dont need to convert these files into WAV files first. Nero includes a free MP3/mp3PRO decoder, than automatically converts your MP3/mp3PRO files into the appropriate format while you burn your audio CD. The audio CD can then be played on all commercially available CD players (and most DVD players), provided that the player can read CD-R (or CD-RW if you recorded on a CD-RW) discs. To make your own MP3/mp3PRO files (using music from your audio CDs or audio files in supported formats such as WAV) you need the Nero MP3/mp3PRO encoder, which can be purchased separately. You can find out more about the MP3/mp3PRO encoder in chapter 5.3 or simply visit the Nero AG website at www.nero.com. button to select the files you would like to Option One - Click the burn. A window will appear that looks very similar to Windows Explorer and from here, you are able to choose the files you would like to record and save on disc. Once you have selected your file(s), please click Add. Option Two - Add audio using Windows Explorer - please go to the Start button in the corner of your screen All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.
F.Y.I.! Some operating systems will have Start > Programs > Windows Explorer When the Windows Explorer appears, you can drag the audio you would like to record into the Nero Express 6 layout. Option Three - Add audio using My Computer - please click the icon. From this window, you can drag and drop your files into the Nero Express 6 layout.

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Editing title in Audio Contents window When clicking on the title of your audio track, an edit window will appear in which you can edit the song title.

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For additional Burn Settings information, please refer to Chapter 'Preferences'. If you are having trouble burning your disc, please refer to Chapter 'Technical Support' for F.A.Q. information and technical support. Step 5: Ready to record? Click the Burn button and you are on your way to recording your first audio disc! As you are burning, you will receive a status window of the recording process.

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Step 7: If you click OK after the successful recording, you will be returned back to the recording window. Please click Next to move forward to the following window. If you would like to burn the same project again, start another project, make labels, or add more data to your current disc it can be done from this window.

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Step 7: When you click OK after the successful recording, you will be returned back to the recording window. Please click Next to move forward to the following window. If you would like to burn the same project again, start another project, make labels, or add more data to your current disc, it can be done from this window.

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5.4 MP3
Step 1: From the project selection page, select Music > MP3 Disc.

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Step 2: From this next window, you are now ready to start adding MP3 files to your layout.
F.Y.I.! Some operating systems will have Start > Programs > Windows Explorer When the Windows Explorer appears, you can drag the data you would like to record into the Nero Express 6 layout. Option Three - Add data using My Computer - please click the icon. From this window, you can drag and drop your files into the Nero Express 6 layout. Once all your files have been added, click Next to prepare your disc for burning.

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Step 3: Please make your final settings before burning your disc.
If you are having trouble burning your disc, please refer to Chapter 'Technical Support' for F.A.Q. information and technical support. Step 4: Ready to record? Click the Burn button and you are on your way to recording your first MP3 disc! As you are burning, you will receive a status window of the recording process.

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Step 5: When it is completed, you will be notified that the burn process has completed successfully.
Step 6: If you click OK after the successful recording, you will be returned back to the recording window. Please click Next move forward to the following window. If you would like to burn the same project again, start another project, make labels, or add more data to your current disc it can be done from this window.

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Information mp3PRO encoder plug-in
What is ?: Using advanced technology and music structure analysis, mp3PRO creates files that are more compact than original mp3 files with equal or better sound quality and complete backwards and forwards compatibility. Your old mp3 files will play without a problem on a new mp3PRO player. New mp3PRO files will play correctly on old mp3 players, however, without the dramatic mp3PRO improvements. Of course, new mp3PRO files played on a new mp3PRO decoder will provide the optimal listening experience! How the mp3PRO technology works: When making an mp3PRO file, the new mp3PRO encoder splits audio recordings into two parts. One part analyzes the low frequency band information and encodes it into a normal mp3 stream. This allows the encoder to concentrate on less information and allows it to do a better job of encoding. This also maintains complete compatibility on old mp3 players. The second part analyzes the high frequency band information and encodes it into a part of the mp3 stream that is normally ignored by old mp3 decoders. New or upgraded mp3PRO decoders will tap into this part of the stream and put the two bands back together, resulting in the full audio bandwidth.

Current Recorder The supported recorders you have connected to your PC will be displayed and the Image Recorder if you chose to save to your hard drive. Disc Name Select a title for your disc. Writing Speed Select the speed in which you would like to burn.

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Number Of Copies Select the number of copies you would like to burn. If you are having trouble burning your disc, please refer to Chapter 'Technical Support' for F.A.Q. information and technical support.
F.Y.I.! The WMA plugin will install WMA support within Nero. To install, just download and execute the file. Step 4: Ready to record? Click the Burn button and you are on your way to recording your first WMA disc! As you are burning, you will receive a status window of the recording process.

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Step 6: When you click OK after the successful recording, you will be returned back to the recording window. Please click Next move forward to the following window. If you would like to burn the same project again, start another project, make labels, or add more data to your current disc it can be done from this window.

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5.6 Nero Digital Audio
If you have installed Nero Express 6 SE you will be unable to compile Nero Digital audio discs. If you would like to use all of Nero Express 6's range of features, then click on the 'Upgrade' button. This will direct you to a secure online shop, where you can obtain an upgrade to the full version. Step 1: From the project selection page, select Music > Nero Digital Audio Disc.

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Step 2: In the next window, you are now ready to start adding Nero Digital Audio files to your layout.

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Number Of Copies Select the number of copies you would like to burn. If you are having trouble burning your disc, please refer to Chapter 'Technical Support' for F.A.Q. information and technical support. Step 4: Ready to record? Click the Burn button and you are on your way to recording your first Nero Digital Audio disc! As you are burning, you will receive a status window of the recording process.

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5.7 For Advanced Users

5.7.1 Image Recorder
For details about how to create an image file, please see the Nero manual. Enable Image Recorder for all supported recorder formats When checked, this will enable the Image recorder to be seen for all supported formats in the main window.

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Current Recorder When the Image Recorder has been selected for your audio project, you will have two new additional options. Title (CD-Text) Select a title for your disc. It will appear on your LCD screen of your home or car stereo provided that it supports the CD-Text function. Not all players do! Artist (CD-Text) Select an artist name for your disc. It will appear on your LCD screen of your home or car stereo provided that it supports the CD-Text function. Number of copies Select the number of disc copies you would like to make

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6 Video/Pictures

6.1 Video/Pictures

Get those home movies ready! You can now take your movies or video clips and store them to CD in miniDVD, Video CD or Super Video CD format. Super Video CD (or SVCD) is very similar to a video CD, however, this format uses a compression standard called MPEG to store the audio and data. VCDs can be played on most home video players that support this format and CD-ROM and DVD-ROM players with appropriate software. SVCD discs can be played on DVD players, PCs with DVD-ROMS or a CD-ROM drive with software which allows this type of video format to be seen.
6.2 Creating your first video disc
Step 1: From the project selection page, select Video > Video CD.

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Step 3: There are three very simple ways to add data to the layout window to make this process quick and easy. button to select the files you would like to Option One - Click the burn. A window will appear that looks very similar to Windows Explorer and from here, you are able to choose the files you would like to record and save on disc. Once you have selected your file(s), please click Add. Option Two - Add data using Windows Explorer - please go to the Start button in the corner of your screen All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.
F.Y.I.! Some operating systems will have Start > Programs > Windows Explorer When the Windows Explorer appears, you can drag the data you would like to record into the Nero Express 6 layout. Option Three - Add data using My Computer - please click the icon. From this window, you can drag and drop your files into the Nero Express 6 layout.

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Step 4: Once all your files have been added, click Next to prepare your disc for the layout. In the My Video CD (VCD) menu, you can change the look of the menu by clicking on the layout, background, and text buttons.
Layout You are able to change the thumbnails and add or remove the header and footer.

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Background Add an image to your background or color. You can also change the background mode so that you can scale to fit, center, etc

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7.2 Selecting your recorder
If your DVD recorder is supported and has been detected, simply seclect it from the Which recorder would you like to use? drop-down box. Some DVD recorders can also record CDs. These so-called combo recorders will be listed twice in the drop-down menu, followed by the extension CD-R/RW and DVD. To use the recorder to burn DVD discs, select the entry with the DVD extension. If you do not have a DVD recorder available, you have the possibility to burn DVD disc images using the DVD Image Recorder. These images can later be opened in Nero Express 6 and burnt to DVD when a DVD-recorder is available.
If the Image Recorder (DVD) is not available to you as an option, most likely the feature has not been activated. Please click on the More button then Configure.

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In the Expert Features tab, near the bottom, you will see an option called Enable Image Recorder for all supported recorder formats. Please check this box and the Image Recorder (DVD) option will appear at your Start screen.

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7.3 Creating your first DVD disc
To make data or music discs, or to copy an entire DVD disc, the steps are the the same as with CDs. Please refer to the relevant sections in the users guide. Only the DVD-Video files project is a little different and will be explained in detail below.
7.4 Creating a DVD-Video disc from DVD-Video files
Once the DVD recorder or DVD Image Recorder has been selected, the option to burn DVD files will appear in your Start menu. Step 1: From the project selection page, select DVD-Video files.

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Step 2: From this next window, you are now ready to start adding existing DVDVideo files with extensions such as.VOB,.IFO,.BUP. To ensure a proper functioning of the DVD-Video disc, it is best to add all the files of the VIDEO_TS folder.
Step 3: When you are ready, click Next to proceed to the next window to start the burn process. In the Final Burn Settings window, you will only have the option to change back and forth between your DVD recorder (if you have one available to you) and the DVD Image Recorder and to label your disc under Disc Name. All other options will be grayed out and not available to you.

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Step 3: Ready to record? Click the Burn button and you are on your way to recording your disc! The source disc will first be analyzed to check for copyrights and errors on the disc. As you are burning, you will receive a status window of the recording process.
Step 4: When it is completed, you will be notified that the burn process has completed successfully.

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Step 5: When you click OK after the successful recording, you will be returned back to the recording window. Please click Next to move forward to the following window. If you would like to burn the same project again, start another project, make labels, or add more data to your current disc it can be done from this window.

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9 Disc Image or Saved Project
9.1 Disc Image or Saved Project
Disc Image or Saved Project
If you are unable to finish your project or would like to save it to record multiple copies, you can save your work and open at a later time. You can also save to Disc Image if you are having problems with corrupted source discs/disks or performance problems with your PC. Disc Image is the safest way to record your data to disc.
9.2 Creating a disc from a disc image
Step 1: From the project selection page, select Disc image of saved project
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Step 2: From this next window, you are now ready to retrieve your disc image or saved project.
For additional Burn Settings information, please refer to Chapter 'Preferences'. If you are having trouble burning your disc, please refer to Chapter 'Technical Support' for F.A.Q. information and technical support.
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Step 4: Ready to record? Click the Burn button and you are on your way to recording your first disc image or saved project disc. As you are burning, you will receive a status window of the recording process.
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9.3 Creating a disc from a saved project
Step 2: From this next window, you are now ready to retrieve your disc image or saved project. Select the file that you would like to burn and click Open.
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Step 3: The files from the saved disc image or save project will be displayed and ready for burning.
Step 4: Once you are ready, click Next to prepare your disc for burning. Please make your final settings before burning your disc.
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11.4 Language Tab
Selecting your language - Select the language of choice in the box above. If your system only supports one language, it will be selected as default. For CD-Extra discs, you can add pictures and additional information that are language specific. Choose Font Select the font that you would like to appear on your layout screen. If you should have any suggestions on how to improve the translations in this software, please contact us at translations@nero.com. We would be happy to take all suggestions and comments.

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11.5 Sounds Tab
If you would like to change the sounds in your Nero software when a certain function has been performed such as Burn Process Successful/Unsuccessful or Waiting For A Disc, you can select one of the many sounds in the Nero directory or choose your own. Select the Browse button for the appropriate category you would like to change and find the sound you prefer.

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11.6 Expert Features Tab
Dont eject the disc after the burn is complete When checked, the disc that was written will not be ejected after the burn is complete. Enable overburn disc at once burning All blank discs have a little bit more space that is usually not used. When written to this space, it is called overburning. This feature is popular among those who are trying to get as much as possible on the disc. Disc At Once will be enabled since the entire disc needs to be written in one session. Since maximum overburn CD capacity cannot be determined automatically, the user must estimate the amount as best as possible. You can try adding a few minutes to the capacity that is mentioned on your blank disc.
F.Y.I. Warning! Since normal CD-Rs are not designed for this amount of data nor made for this purpose, there may be errors at the end of the disc. You could also possibly damage your recorder. Please use this option at your own risk! Clear archive bits of written files during ISO refresh When checked, this option will clear the archive bits that were written during the ISO refresh.

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Enable Image Recorder for all supported recorder formats When checked, this will enable the Image recorder to be seen for all supported formats in the main window.

A block is the smallest addressable information unit on a CD-ROM. A block corresponds to a sector.

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Blue Book
This is the standard for CD's that are created in the CD-Extra and CD Enhanced format.

Bootable CD

Booting means that the operating system is loaded on your computer. Under normal circumstances, your PC boots from the hard drive. If you need to boot from something else besides your hard disk for any reason, you can boot from a floppy disk or CD. Special bootable CDs must be produced to be able to boot from your CD-ROM/CD-R/RW drive.

Bridge Disc

A CD-ROM which can be read by a normal CD drive as well as by CD-I devices. It is specified in the White Book. An example of a Bridge Disc is the Photo-CD.

Buffer

Memory built into your CD-Rom or recorder that temporarily stores information.

Buffer Underrun

Buffer underruns are caused when there is an interruption to the flow of data to the internal buffer of the recorder. This is 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.
A fast intermediate or buffer memory which is applied at many different areas in a computer system. With Nero, cache memory is used to store files in buffer from drives which cannot be accessed quickly enough in order to ensure that the writing process continues without interruption.
A special plastic housing used to protect the CD. The CD is inserted into the drive in the caddy.
CD-DA (with the extension.CDA)
The acronym for Compact Disc - Digital Audio, this is the first standard for an audio CD. An audio CD is comprised of several audio tracks whereby generally, one track corresponds to one song. Each track is additionally sub-divided into sectors. Music CDs generally make up this category.
CD-Extra/Enhanced Music CD
CD Extra is the latest standard for audio CDs and with a multi-media component. A disc in this format always has two sessions. The first session only contains pure audio data which can be played on an audio CD player while the second
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session contains computer data in any format. This format puts audio AND data on the same CD. The audio is recorded first with the data recorded in a second session.
This means Compact Disc Interactive. This format is considered a multi-media CD that blends video, data, and audio. This type of CD can only be played in a CD-I player or a CD Rom drive that is "CD-I ready".
An acronym for Compact Disc - Recordable. A technology for CD-R (recordable) media.

CD-ROM

An acronym for Compact Disc - Read Only Memory. This is described in the Yellow Book. Differing types of data which can be read by a computer such as programs, text, image data or sound may be stored with this CD format.

Finalization

Finalization is the permanent closing of the writing procedure on a CD. After that, it cannot be written to, regardless of whether it was produced as a single-session or a multi-session CD.
A sector is made up of 98 frames. A frame contains 24 data bytes and 9 control bytes. With an Audio-CD, 75 sectors provide one second of played music.

Green Book

This is the standard for CD's that are created in the CD-I format.

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HFS CD
HFS is a file system used by Apple Macintosh systems. This format is only suitable for Macintosh discs.

High Sierra

The forerunner of today's ISO Standard 9660. It was published in 1986. During the course of time it has lost its significance.

Host Adapter

An adapter which connects a CD-recorder with the SCSI bus of the computer.

Hybrid-CD

A hybrid CD contains data in the HFS (Mac) section and in the ISO 9660 (PC) section. If the disc is inserted in a Macintosh, only the data relevant for the Macintosh is displayed and on a PC, only the ISO data can be seen.
The term "image" describes all edited data which will later be located on a CD. The creation of an image file is known as premastering.

Image Copy

One of two different copying methods can be selected: Image Copy or Copy OnThe-Fly. Nero reads-in the files to be written on the disc and saves these as an image file on the hard disk. The image file means that copying errors can be eliminated. These errors could occur if you use a slow hard disk or a slow CD-ROM/DVD drive as the CD recorder would not be supplied with a continuous data flow. However, please note that up to 800MB will be required on the hard disk and the copying times are somewhat longer.

Interlaced Video

This format displays video in two parts: Each part displays and contains a line in every other row and the second part fills in the alternating rows until the screen is complete. This method is faster than the Progressive Scan in which all rows are displayed one at a time until the screen is complete.

White Book

The format created by Sony, Philips, and JVC in 1993 that extended the Red Book CD format to include digital video in MPEG-1 format which is referred to as Video CD.
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Write Once. A medium which may be written to once. This includes the CDRecordable.

WMA File

Windows media audio

Yellow Book

This standard defines the CD-ROM.

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14 Index

MP3 disc 51 N Nero Digital Audio disc 61 Nero Toolkit 22 Normalize Audio files 67 P
A Audio and data disc 46 Audio disc 40 B Bootable disc 35 C CD-DVD Speed 23 Configuration 16 Cover Designer 21 Creating a compilation, and burning and printing LightScribe labels 108 D Data disc 27 Disc copy 94 Disc deletion 20 Disc image 99 Disc info 21 DriveSpeed 24 DVD disc 87 H Hide files 39 I Installation 8 Installing 9 L LightScribe 107 LightScribe FAQs 135
Printing LightScribe labels 108 Printing LightScribe labels (without burning a compilation) 123 S Save audio tracks 17 Saved project 103 Serial number 11 Super Video disc 79 Super Video Properties 85 System Requirements 8 Hardware 8 Operating System 8 T Tab Cache 139 CD EXTRA 68 Database 144 Expert Features 142 Filters 71 General 137 Indexes, Limits, Split 69 Language 140 Misc 146 Sounds 141 Track Properties 67 Ultrabuffer 145 Technical support 147 U Uninstalling 9 V Version OEM 7

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Retail 7 Video Disc 73 Video Properties 85 W Wave Editor 26 WMA disc 57

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