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Table of contents 1 Start Successfully 11 About the manual 12 About Nero Express 13 Working with Nero Express 2 Launching the program 3 Start screen

5.3 Saving Data Tracks

6.1 Compiling Audio CDs

6.1.1 Customizing properties of the audio file

6.5 Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive

8 Loading a disc image or saved project 9 LightScribe

9.1 Printing LightS cribe labels (without compilation)

9.2 LightS cribe Print Properties window

9.3 Printing LightS cribe labels (within the project)

10.1 Burn Label screen

10.2 Printing Labelflash labels and DiskT@ 2

11.1 Choice of recorder

nero Final Burn Settings screen Extended area (Burn Settings) Burning with Nero Image Recorder - Creating an image file Copying CDs/DVDs Copying methods On-the-fly Copy image Copying CDs/DVDs Copy settings Erase Rewritable Disc window Final screen Configuration options Settings for the compilation Cache settings Expert Features Ultrabuffer settings LightS cribe settings Technical Information System requirements Formats supported Disk types Disc formats Audio formats and codecs Metadata Video formats and codecs Image formats Formats for Playlists Versions of Nero Express Glossary Index Contact Nero Express Table of contents

Start Successfully 1 Start Successfully 11 Aboutthe manual This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero Express. Itis proc- ess-based and explains how to achieve a specific objective on a step-by-step basis. To make best use of this documentation, please note the following conventions: Indicates warnings, preconditions or instructions that have to be pre- cisely followed. Indicates additional information or advice. The number at the beginning of a line indicates a prompt for action. Carry out these actions in the order specified. Indicates an intermediate result. Indicates a result. Indicates text passages or buttons that appear in the program inter- face. They are shown in boldface. Indicates references to other chapters. They are executed as links and are shown in red and underlined. Indicates keyboard shortcuts for entering commands. 12 About Nero Express Nero Express provides all the performance and efficiency of Nero Burning ROM with a sim- plified 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: sim- ply select the project to be burned, add the files, and start burning. Itis 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, re- constructability, encryption and duplication protection. Such discs can be created with Se- curDisc supported drives (e.g. from HLDS/LG and Nero Express) and read from any drive with InCD or InCD Reader. nero Nero Express

Start Successfully 13 Working with Nero Express Basically, the user interface of Nero Express consists of the selection of a compilation me- thod 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 à 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 chap- ter in which all areas are described in detail. Burning a Compilation Burning marks the end. To do this, setthe burn parameters and click the Burn button. De- pending on the type of the task you are working on and the recorder connected to the sys- tem, 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. nero Nero Express 6

2 Launching the program To start Nero Express via Nero StartS mart, proceed as follows: L. Clickthe StartSmarticon. > The Nero StartS mart window opens.

2. Click the @) button.

> The list of Nero applications appears. Audio Ripping Copy Due Autobacup Launching the program Welcome to Nero StartSmart! Complete your Manage your projects step-by-step with the application leuncher that does it all. Special functions easiert tasks quickly and easily Launeh Applications

3. Selectthe Nero Express entry in the selection list.

4. The Nero Express window opens.

> You have launched Nero Express via Nero StartS mart. nero a Nero Express Nero StartS mart window

Start screen 3 Startscreen The main screen in Nero Express is the starting point for all actions. Click here on the rele- vant menu icons to go to the desired screen where you can compile and work on your pro- ject. 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 4 button in the left margin of the window to display an extended area with addi- tional options and features. SE Pur Eur M 3h ter Daming RON ’

Nero Express Start Screen The following compilation methods are available: Data Allows you to compile and burn all types of files and folders: Music Allows you to compile and burn audio and audio book files in the for- mats you want: Videos/Pictures Allows you to compile and burn video and/or picture files as VCD/SVCD or DVD-Video: Image, Project, Allows you to copy a source disc and to load an image file or a saved Copy project: Print LightScri- Displays the Disc Label screen. be Label This is where you can create or load a label in order to print on the la- bel side of special CDs/DVDs in the recorder. A LightS cribe recorder must be selected to enable the option. nero Nero Express 8

Start screen The actual entries that are available, and the actual disc types (e.g. DVD) that can be written to depend on the recorder used. www.nero.com/link.php?topic_id=416. Q You can find more information on Blu-ray support at See also: = Loading a disc image or saved project 38 = LightScribe— 39 Labelflash- 44 Enabling SecurDisc settings 15

3.1 Extended area (start screen)

You can access the additional options and features in the extended area of the start screen by clicking on the 4 button in the left margin of the window. The extended area is available in all Nero Express screens. The following menu icons are available: Switch to Nero Closes Nero Express and opens the start screen of Nero Burning Burning ROM ROM. This option is only available in the extended area ofthe start screen. If you decide to create a project with Nero Express, the op- tion Saves the active project is displayed in all of the other win- dows atthis point. Saves the active Opens the Save As. window to save your compilation. The file project links and settings to be burned are saved. Options Opens the Options window to customize Nero Express to suit your requirements. Copy Audio CD Opens the Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive to copy audio files from Tracks CD to the hard drive. Copy Data Track Opens the Select Track window in which you can save the track of a data disc as an image file. Erasing a Disc Opens the Erase Rewritable Disc window to erase data from a re- writable CD/DVD. Disc Info Opens the Disc Info window to display information about the in- serted CD/DVD. The total capacity and available capacity are dis- played, in addition to the tracks and sessions. nero Nero Express 9

Start screen Create Covers and | Opens Nero CoverDesigner. Nero CoverDesigner is used to create Labels 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 Set- Defines the settings for burning a SecurDisc disc. tings Burn Label 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. Recorder Defines the recorder that you want to use for burning and/or the Ne- ro Image Recorder. See also: = Configuration options 62 Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive 30 Erase Rewritable Disc window 59 nero nero Express w

Compilation screen 4 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. GE Vue Epaus (me | + mdr [es PRE le vf roma bon AT . | DE ET nd Length pa CA Mere mir ETES © Pace saur rionses Tertre ren Tate on x Pics ous 5e ! ace ‘20e ‘coke ‘ xdé ‘io | e @:» er) Compilation screen The following setting options are available in the compilation screen: Button Opens the Add files and folders window. Add Button Removes the selected file. Delete Button Plays a selected audio or video file. Playback Button Returns to the start screen. Back Button Switches to the Final Burn Settings screen. Next Button Opens the Audio Track Properties dialog box for Audio CDs Properties and the MPEG Information dialog box for video CDs/S uper- Video-CDs. Available for audio, video, and Super Video CDs only. nero nero Express "

Check box Enable VCD Menu Check box Normalize all audio files Check box No pause between tracks Selection list DVD9(8152MB) / DVD5(4483MB) Compilation screen Enables a menu for the CD. You can customize the look of the menu to suit your require- ments. Available for video and Super Video CDs only. Enables a filter that brings the volume of the audio files to be bur- ned 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. Ifthe box is unchecked, a pause of two seconds is in- serted between the files. Available for Audio CDs only. Ifthe 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. www.nero.com/link.php?topic id=416. Q You can find more information on Blu-ray support at See also: = Settings for the compilation 63 nero Nero Express 12

Using Nero Express you can compile and burn all types of files and folders. If a DVD re- corder 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. Q SecurDisc recorder play the relevant entry in order to burn a SecurDisc CD or DVD. The proce- dures for both adding data and burning a SecurDisc data CD/DVD are the same as the compilation method for a standard data CD/DVD. 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. Q The Image Recorder is also suitable for creating an image of a disc type not 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. nero nero Express 5

4. Select the files that you want to add to the compilation and click the Add button.

5. Repeatthe previous step for all files that you want to add.

Data Disc Click the Close button. > The files are added to the compilation and displayed in the compilation screen. Hide specific files. If you want to create a SecurDisc data CD/DVD, select the desired check boxes in the Se- curDisc Settings area. 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

To be able to view copy-protected files, you will need a special application cal- led 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: Selectthe Password protection check box in the extended area of the compilation screen. > A lock symbol shows that all data is protected. 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. Select the Digital signature check box in the extended area of the compilation screen. > The SecurDisc - Digital Signature dialog box opens. nero nero Express 5

Data Disc SecurDisc - Digital Signature X_| ( To digitally sign the disc you need a key. Please select a private key From the list below, Keep this key confidential and do not distribute it, Send only the corresponding public key to the disc récipient.

Browse. Nero can create a digital key for ou in case you do not have one or you want to create à new one. OK Cancel 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.

> The SecurDisc - Create Digital Key dialog box opens.

2. Read the instructions and click the Next button.

> The SecurDisc Key Creation Process dialog box opens.

3. Move your mouse at random until the creation process is complete.

> 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.

4. Click the Next button.

> The SecurDisc - Key Setting Ended dialog box opens.

5. Enter a file name for the key you have created and click the Finish button.

> The SecurDisc - Digital Signature dialog box opens and the selected key is dis- played in the drop-down menu. nero nero Express ,

6. Selectthe Copy protection check box in the extended area of the compilation screen.

> AI PDF files are copy-protected. The check box Use password to disable copy protec- tion appears.

To permit duplication of the copy-protected data after entering a password:

1. Selectthe 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.

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.

SecurDisc - Protect Data =) access. For security reasons the password should be at least 16 characters long and should contain letters and numbers, “You can type complete sentences to be used as a password. i Enter a password to protect the marked data against unauthorized

Warning: Remember your password! Without it you will be unable

to access SecurDisc password protected documents. Password: (V]Hide typing

Password quality: DEN + Password confirmation: tt] SecurDisc - Protect Data window nero nero Express “

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 ac- cess by assigning à password, protected PDF documents with duplication protection, and/or digitally signed the disc. Now you can burn the CD/DVD.

5.3 Saving Data Tracks

With Nero Express you can save a data disc as an image file. The image file can later be burned to a recordable disc. The result is a copy of the original data disc. To save the data disc as an image file, proceed as follows: L. Insertthe data disc in a drive.

2. Click the Save Data Tracks button in the extended area of the start screen.

> The Select Track window opens. The tracklist shows you the sessions and data tracks that are found on the disc. Due to the technical reasons, only the first data track of the first session can be saved. Select Track Track Start Length Mode Er €) co-roM 5-@ Session 01 (56 ME)

3. Selectthe first data track.

4. Click the Save Track button.

> The Save As window opens. nero Nero Express

5. Select a file name and a storage location.

> The Progress window is opened and displays the progress made while saving. When the save process is complete, the window closes automatically. > You have successfully created an image file starting from a data disc. Now you can burn the image file to a disc. nero nero Express »

nero Using Nero Express you can create an Audio CD that contains music files. It can be played using all standard CD players. To compile an Audio CD, source files with different audio for- ing burned. (rl Please not that some CD players cannot play CD-RWs. Use CD-R discs to burn Ô Audio CDs. To create an Audio CD, proceed as follows: Click the Music menu icon in the Nero Express start screen. > The compilation methods for music are displayed. Click Audio CD. > The My Audio CD compilation screen for Audio CDs appears. SE Pur Esp [= a | rer mme ris Ge EN ét D Mods Tru pr à D 2 ©

seras dass Me say teen . . taire Et or ob + e @ wi © My Audio CD compilation screen Click the Add button. > The Add files and folders window opens. Select the audio files that you want to add to the compilation and click the Add button. Repeat the previous step for all audio files that you want to add. Click the Close button. > The audio files are added to the compilation and displayed in the compilation screen. Nero Express 20

7. Customize the properties of the audio files to suit your requirements.

8. Selectthe Normalize all audio files and No pause between tracks check boxes as re-

quired. Click the Next button. > You have successfully compiled an Audio CD and can now burn this compilation.

See also: = Compilation screen 11 = Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive 30

6.1.1 Customizing properties of the audio file

You can display and/or make changes to the audio file properties on the Track Properties, Indexes, Limits, Splits and Filters tabs of the Audio Track Properties window. To open the window, select an audio file in the compilation screen My Audio CD for Audio CDs and click the Properties button.

6.1.1.1 Track properties

On the Track Properties tab you will find basic information on the selected file in the Sour- ce information area.

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 Re- cording Code {ISRC) Check box Copy protection Check box Cross fade with previous track

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 artists name entered he- re. Defines the length of the pause in seconds or frames between the selected audio file and the nextone. 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. Defines a crossfade between this and the previous audio file. You can specify the length of the crossfade in seconds or in sectors. Indexes, Limits, Split On the Indexes, Limits, Split tab you can set and delete indexes and split audio files to cre- ate two or more shorter ones. The tab consists of the Oscilloscope and Positions. areas. Osciloscope Postions.

Audio files are displayed graphically in the Oscilloscope area. The following configuration options are available in the Positions area: Selection lists Shows the positions for the beginning and end of the audio file on StartÆnd the CD. Button Sets a new index position at the selected position. For the CD play- New Index er 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. Button Opens the Set Track End dialog box. Edit You can enter the exact position of a split. Button Deletes a selected index. Delete Button Splits the audio file atthe marked position. Split Button Plays the audio file from the marked position. Playback During playback, the Stop button is shown. Button Stops playback of the audio file. Stop If playback is stopped, the Play button appears again. Button Splits the audio file atthe set index positions. Split at Index Posi- tions Button Enlarges the graphical representation of the audio file. Zoom In Button Reduces the graphical representation of the audio file. Zoom Out Button Displays à graphical representation of the entire audio file. Full View

6.1.13 Filter Settings

The Filters tab includes filters that improve or change the quality of the music. The so-called non-destructive procedure is used for processing, i.e. the actual recording is not changed, but flags are simply set that can be canceled at any time. No additional audio data is cre- ated. The audio files are not actually changed until they are written. nero nero Express 2

[___Iest Selected Fiters Nomalzation method NS xl Percent 20 - ] This fiter may be used to set the volume of a track to à standard volume. 1 may be useful to adust the volume of several tracks that were read from different sound input devices The RMS method (oot-mean-square) sets the mean volume of the track ta the given value. The maxmum method sets the volume to à value which avords chpping Co] ( cond The following configuratio Check box Normalize Check box Declick Check box Hiss Reduction Check box Fade In Check box Fade Out Check box Stereo Widening Check box Karaoke Check box Echo nero Audio Track Properties window, Filters tab n options are available in the Audio Track Properties window: Sets the volume of an audio file to a preset value. This filter can be useful to bring the volume of files originating from different sources into line with one another. Removes clicking and scratching noises, such as those on old LPS for example. Reduces or removes the hiss on an audio file. All frequencies be- low a certain threshold (hiss level) are removed. Fades in the volume of an audio file from zero to full volume. This filter can be useful for shortening files. Fades out the volume of an audio file from full volume to silence. This filter can be useful for shortening files. Increases/reduces the stereo effect of an audio file. This filter only works if the original file was recorded in stereo. Fades out the vocals on an audio file. This is done by fading out the parts of a song that are the same in both stereo channels. Adds an echo to the audio file. Nero Express 24

Music Check box Opens an equalizer so you can change the volume, bass, and Equalizer pitch in different frequency ranges. Button Plays the audio file and applies the activated filters. During play- Test Selected Filters back, the configuration options for the filters can be changed, al- lowing the effect to be controlled. Selection list Sets the midpoint of the track to the specified value. Maximum Normalization me- sets the volume to the greatest value possible without clipping. thod Selection list Sets a standard value for the volume of a track. Percent

6.2 Compiling jukebox disc

Nero Express can be used to compile discs with audio formats you require (e.g. Nero Digital, MP3 or WMA). In contrast to Audio CDs that can only be burned on CDs, you can burn these compilations of different audio formats on other disc types - provided an corresponding re- corder is installed on your computer. The procedure for compilation methods is identical. You can opt for a single format or a mix of audio formats of your choice. Nero Express does not convert the audio files when creating a jukebox disc. In other words, MP3 files are burned as MP3 files for example. Most CD players cannot play such discs. There is no difference between creating a jukebox disc and creating an Audio CD. Please be sure to select the corresponding entry in the start screen. From a technical point of view, a compilation of special audio formats is a data CD/DVD. You can also select Nero ExpressData > Data CD/DVD in the start screen to create and burn your project. See also: Compilation screen 11 Compiling data CDs/DVDs- 13

6.3 Compiling an audio book CD

Nero Express is used to compile audio book files and burn them as an audio book CD, i.e. in the form of an Audio CD. You can then play it on any standard CD player. Since audiobooks can play for several hours, Nero Express saves the audiobook to multiple audio CDs. During the burn process, you are prompted to insert new blank discs. The procedure for compiling audio book CDs is basically the same as the procedure for cre- ating an Audio CD. nero nero Express 3

6. Ifnecessary, editthe metadata, e.g. track number, title, artist, album title, year, and genre.

7. Click the Apply button.

> The Edit Metadata window closes. > The metadata is written into the audio file and accordingly shown in Nero Express.

6.5 Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive

Using Nero Express you can save audio files from an Audio CD on the hard drive. In the process, the files are encoded, i.e. converted into a format that the computer can read. The audio file is usually compressed. The Audio CD can be automatically identified with Gracenote MusiciD. So called metadata such as title, genre, and track title are accessed by the Gracenote Media Database and as- sociated to the tracks. That way you have audio files that are accurately and fully named af- ter the encoding process. Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com. nero Nero Express

Q Audio files from copy-protected Audio CDs cannot be saved. To save audio files, proceed as follows: Click the Copy Audio CD Tracks button in the extended area of the screen. > The Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive window opens. (ET CSpT AUS CES De TETE CE) Source [output Saurce drive: (Mn E - M ral Artist Length Copy Status Befresh #1 SymghonyNo.7In AM. Various Artists 12:53 # 2 Beethoven: Symphony … Various Artists 09:25 _ Y 3 Beethoven: Symphony … Various Artists 07:22 4 Edr.. Y 4 Beethoven: Symphony .… Various Artists o7:1 WS Symghony No. BinF M... Various Artists 1016 #6 Symghony No. BnF M... Various Artists 04:05 W 7 Besthoven: Symghony … Various Artists 04:44 bum: Y 8 Beethoven: Symphony .… Various Artists 07:% The Essential Symphonies Artist Various Artists Year Serre Other Classical E 0000 en Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive Insert your Audio CD into a drive. > The disc is analyzed and the required information is sent to Gracenote. If an exact mat- ching entry is found in the Gracenote Media Database then that metadata will be used and displayed. > lfseveral entries are found, the Matches window opens and the possible metadata re- cords are displayed. Select the metadata record that matches your Audio CD. Click the Send New Data button if none of the metadata records match your Audio CD. The Edit MetaData window opens. nero Nero Express

Track Title Antist his Unitled track 1 United track 2 United track 3 Unttled track 4 Unttled tracks United track 6 United Erack 7 Unttled track 8 Album Title: New disc Year ssomsune Gerve: Ponge sohgee _—_ __ v) Bose) CR CS Edit Metadata The Edit MetaData window also opens if no matching entry is found in the da- tabase but you want to enter the metadata and make it available. Ifnecessary, edit the metadata (e.g. title, artist, album title, year, genre). Click the Advanced Options button if you want to add additional information. > The Gracenote MusicID Information window, which originates from Gracenote, opens. After entering the additional information, you have to close this window so thatthe Edit MetaData window displays again. Click the Submit Data button. æ Changed or new Audio CD metadata is sent to Gracenote and added to the Gracenote Media Database. > The Edit MetaData window is closed and the information is passed on to the Copy Au- dio CDs to Hard Drive window. Select the tracks that you want to save on the hard drive. Click the Output tab. > The Output tab is opened. In the File Format drop-down menu, select the target file's audio format. nero Nero Express

12. Choose a method for creating the file name in the Mode for Creating File Names drop-

13. Define other settings according to your preferences.

Click the Copy button. > Conversion starts. À folder with the name of the album is created inside the desired fol- der. The audio files are saved in this folder and named according to the method you chose. Metadata that is identified with Gracenote is written to the audio file. The Progress window indicates the saving progress. When the save process is com- plete, this window closes automatically.

> The Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive window is closed. You have saved your audio files.

6.5.1 Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive

Define the settings for audio files to be saved on the hard drive in the Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive. Open the window in the extended area of the start screen by clicking Save Tracks. FE Copy Audio CDs to Hard Die TE 55) Source [outpw Saurce drve: - w Tile Artist Length Copy Status Bofresh Y 1 Symphony No. 7InAM.. Various Artists 12:53 # 2 Beethoven: Symphony. Various Artists 09:2S _ Y 3 Beethoven: Symphony … Various Artists 07:22 4 Ed. 9 4 Beethoven: Symphony … Verious Artists o7a1 9 S Symphony No. BnF M... Various Artists 1016 W 6 Symphony No. BinF M. Various Artists 04:05 W 7 Besthoven: Symphony Various Artists 04:44 Album: Y 8 Beethoven: Symphony. Verious Artists 07:% The Essential Symphonies Artist: Various Artists Year Genre: Other Classical - °e00o comen É Copy LX} Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive - Source nero nero Express »

The following setting options are available: Tab Specifies settings for the source of the audio data. Source Tab Sets output files configuration options. Output Button Starts the copy or save process. Copy See also: = Compiling Audio CDs 20

The Source tab displays the audio files on the Audio CD. The functions of the control but- tons correspond to the familiar control buttons on CD players. The following setting options are available: Drop-down menu Selects the drive where the Audio CD is inserted. Source drive Title Selection List | Displays the tracks on the Audio CD. You can select individual tracks to copy by selecting the respective check box. Button Sends à new query to the Gracenote Media Database and com- Refresh pletes the Audio CD's metadata including artist, title name, and genre if a matching entry exists in the database. Button Opens the Edit MetaData window. Here, you can edit the Audio CD Edit Metadata metadata sent by Gracenote. You can enter the metadata if no en- try for your Audio CD exists in the Gracenote Media Database. This metadata is sent to Gracenote, and added to the Gracenote Media Database. Input fields Displays or specifies metadata for the album, artist and year. Album/Artist/Year Selection list Displays or specifies the genre. Genre nero nero Express à

You can define the properties of the audio files to be created on the Output tab. [3 = Source | Output Target Qutput directory C:\Users\Administrator Muse Browse. le name creabon mode: Track number » Title - Artist x 7] automatically generate à playtist of stored audio tracks Playist Format: Mau 2 Format nu GTR Cd Qualty: Nero Digtal 128 kbps » Nero Digital Audio+ Features J Force compatbiity wrh Pod [La Copy x) Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive - Output The following setting options are available: Input window Output directory Button Browse Drop-down menu Mode for creating file name Check box Automatically ge- nerate a playlist of stored audio tracks nero Selects the storage location for the output file. Opens à browser window where you can select a storage location. Selects the method to be used for creating the name of the output file. Creates a playlist of the saved audio files. Nero Express 32

Drop-down menu Playlist format Drop-down menu File format Button Settings Check box Force compatibil- ity with iPod Selects à format for the playlist. Selects the output audio format for the selected audio file. The se- lected file format is available as the first entry the next time it is cal- led up. Opens à window where you can define options such as bit rate and frequency for the output audio file. Makes Nero Digital Audio+ available for an iPod. Is only available if you selected the Nero Digital Audio + output format. nero Nero Express 33

Video and Slide Show Video and Slide Show

nero Using Nero Express you can compile Video CDs 1 format) and/or Super Video CDs h can be played on almost all VCD or SVCD and DVD players as videos or slide shows. Source files are automatically converted to the correct format during the burn process. The procedure for both compilation methods is identical.

When creating a slide show in Nero Express, options such as Accentuate with background music are not available. Nero Vision offers additional features. Please see the separate Nero Vision user manual for full instructions on how to produce professional looking slide shows. When creating a slide show as a VCD/SVCD, the picture files involved are sto- red in à DAT file. This kind of file can no longer be modified or viewed using an image processing program. If you would like to save the original formats on your CD as well, selectthe Store source pictures in check box.

To create a (Super) Video CD, proceed as follows: In the Nero Express start screen, click the menu icon Videos/Pictures. > The Video CD, Super Video CD and DVD-Video Files options appear. Click the option you require, Video CD or Super Video CD. > The My (Super) Video CD compilation screen opens. 9 Suve soute res Pine Tea see on dc de ‘ie dé ‘se Ci @:» 11 © My (Super) Video CD compilation screen she ‘coche Nero Express

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3. Click the Add button.

> The Add files and folders window opens.

4. Select the video and/or picture files that you want to add to the compilation.

5. Click the Add button.

6. Repeat the two previous steps for all video and/or picture files that you want to add to the

> The video and/or picture files are added to the compilation and displayed on the compila- tion screen.

Customize the properties of the video and/or picture files to suit your requirements. When needed, select the Enable (S)VCD Menu check box. Click the Next button. > If you have selected the (S)JVCD Menu check box, the My (Super) Video CD Menu screen appears.

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11. Customize the look of the menu to suit your requirements.

12. Click the Next button.

> You have successfully compiled a (Super) Video CD and can now burn this compilation. See also: = Compilation screen 11 nero nero Express 5

Video and Slide Show

7.1.1 Customizing the menu

In the My (Super) Video Menu screen you can customize the look of the menu to suit your requirements. J ust as with DVD-Video menus, you can select titles and/or chapters from the movie to show in the VCD/SVCD menu. The following setting options are available: Button Opens the Layout Settings dialog box. Layout You can setthe layout of the menu here. Button Opens the Background Settings dialog box. Background You can load and customize the background image here. Button Opens the Text Settings dialog box. Text You can enter the text content for headers and footers and select the font here. Button Shows a preview of the full screen menu. Show full screen menu Check box Saves the current menu settings as default values. Set as Default

7.2 Compiling DVD-Videos

Using Nero Express you can burn DVDs made up of DVD-Video files from your hard drive. You can show your burned DVDs on almost all DVD players.Y ou can use Nero Express to burn à DVD ifthe DVD video title, i.e. a complete DVD folder structure, is already available. (rl Please note thatit is not possible to create a DVD-Video from video files in Ne- ro Express. In Nero Vision, you can convert video files to DVD-Videos. More in- formation is available in the separate Nero Vision manual. To compile a DVD-Video, proceed as follows: L. Inthe Nero Express start screen, click the menu icon Videos/Pictures. > The Video CD, Super Video CD and DVD-Video Files options appear. nero nero Express %

crane tee nr Dee bre AT DO ON CL CU = I ob abs abs role! Eee EL e @e* st © DVD-Video files compilation screen Click DVD-Video. > The DVD-Video files compilation screen opens. Click the Add button. > The Add files and folders window opens. Select the DVD-Video files that you would like to add to the compilation and click the Add button. Repeat the two previous steps for all DVD-Video files that you want to add to the compila- tion. Click the Close button. > The DVD-Video files are added to the compilation and are displayed in the compilation screen. Ifthe DVD-Video files selected are larger than 4483 MB and if a DVD recorder which can burn DVDs with 2 layers (DVD DL) is installed, you can selectthe DVD9 (8152MB) option in the drop-down menu. Click the Next button. > You have successfully compiled a DVD-Video and can now burn this compilation. See also: = Compilation screen— 11 nero Nero Express

8 Loading a disc image or saved project viously saved on the hard drive. To load an image file or a saved compilation for the burn process, proceed as follows:

1. Click the Image, Project, Copy menu icon in the Nero Express start screen.

> The Copy Entire CD, Copy Entire DVD, and Disc Image or Saved Project options ap- pear.

2. Click the Disc Image or Saved Project option.

> The Open dialog window opens.

3. Selectthe image file (*nrg) or saved compilation you want and click the Open button.

> The selected file loads and the Final Burn Settings screen appears. > You have successfully loaded the image file or compilation and can now burn it. nero nero Express "

LightS cribe 9 LightScribe burn onto the label side of CDs/DVDs in the LightS cribe recorder. The function is available as a separate Print LightScribe Label option in the start screen or can be integrated as an intermediate step into the creation and burn process of a project. (rl This function is only available in recorders that support LightS cribe technology.

9.1 Printing LightScribe labels (without compilation)

To create and print a LightS cribe label for your CD/DVD, proceed as follows:

1. In the Recorder section of the extended area in the start screen, select the LightS cribe re-

corder you want to use.

2. Insert a blank LightS cribe disc into the LightS cribe recorder with the label side facing down.

> The Print LightScribe Label menu icon in the Nero Express start screen appears. SF Mes Esp Se LightS cribe Label start screen

3. Click the Print LightScribe Label menu icon.

> The Print LightScribe Label option appears.

4. Click the Print LightScribe Label option.

> The Disc Label screen opens. Nero Express nero

— di ES 5) Crise e @:- # © Disc Label screen Create a label according to your requirements. Q The interface in the Disc Label screen works on the same principle as Nero 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. Click the Next button. > The LightScribe Print Properties screen opens. Add to the required values in the input fields and enable the option button for the desired print quality. Click the Print button. > The printing process begins. You can follow the process status in the status bar. As soon as printing is finished, the Nero - LightScribe dialog appears and displays a message about the result of the printing process. Click the OK button. Click the Next button in the LightScribe Print Properties screen. > You have successfully created and printed a LightS cribe label according to your re- quirements and can now continue by selecting another option from the final screen or by exiting Nero Express. See also: = LightS cribe Print Properties window— 41 = Final screen 61 nero nero Express ”

LightS cribe You can customize the print properties of your LightS cribe label to suit your requirements in the LightScribe Print Properties window. Ep rem | (® 2x CE The following options are available: LightS cribe Print Properties window Area Adjusts the desired print quality. Print contrast This option button is set to Normal by default. Input field Defines the number of copies you require. Number of copies Drop-down menu Defines the desired recorder. Drive Available only if multiple LightS cribe recorders are avail- able. Check box Shuts down the computer after the label has been printed Automatically shut down the | (if possible). PC when done Button Starts printing the label. Print Button Opens the LightScribe Print Preview dialog box. À print Preview preview of the label is displayed here. nero Nero Express

9.3 Printing LightScribe labels (within the project)

To create and print a corresponding LightS cribe label within your project, proceed as follows: In the Recorder section of the extended area in the start screen, select the LightS cribe re- corder you want to use. Compile a project of your choice. > The Disc Label screen opens. Create a label according to your requirements. Q The interface in the Disc Label screen works on the same principle as Nero 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. Click the Next button. > The Final Burn Settings screen opens. Insert a suitable blank disc in the selected drive. Select the recorder you want from the Current Recorder drop-down menu. Add to the desired values in the input fields as necessary and select the required check bo- xes. Add to the desired settings in the extended area. Click the Burn button. > The Burn Process screen appears and the burn process starts. You can follow the pro- cess status in the status bar. As soon as the burn process is finished, the CD/DVD is ejected and a dialog box appears. Turn the blank LightS cribe disc around, i.e. insert it in the LightS cribe recorder with the label side facing down. > The LightScribe Print Properties window opens and the print process starts. You can follow the process status in the status ba. As soon as the printing is finished, the Nero - LightS cribe dialog appears and displays a message about the result of the printing pro- cess. Click the OK button. If you would like to save a log of the burn process, click the Save button. > The logis saved. To print the log, click the Print button. > The logis printed. nero nero Express &

> You have successfully created and printed a LightS cribe label as an integral part of your CD/DVD project and can now continue by selecting another option from the final screen or by exiting Nero Express. See also: LightS cribe Print Properties window— 41 Final screen 61 Nero Express

Labelflash DVD. À 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. CoverDesigner. Basically, itis irrelevant whether you print the label on paper or Q The interface in the Burn Label screen works on the same principle as Nero 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. (rl 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 à 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. ( sumtbet ie Edit _âction TI: + © © x 10 où 271218 tabelfiach* \ szu O'N/a020GRIRE Lez

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Labelflash The following configuration options are available in the Burn Label window : Input field Defines the distance between the label and the inner edge. Inner Radius Input field Defines the width of the print area. Width Button Opens the Labelflash Print Properties window. Edit This is where you can change the printing quality and the contrast level and display the changes made directly in the print preview. Button Opens the Print Preview window that shows how the label should Preview appear on the Labelflash disc. Selection list Contains a selection of different templates for designing the label. Label templates You can continue to edit and customize a selected template. Button Starts the burn process. Writing Button Cancels the procedure and closes the window. 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 thatis not al- ready taken up by data. You cannot increase the radius of the print area.

10.2 Printing Labelflash labels and DiskKT@ 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. Q 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 in- sert a DVD on which data has already been burned, Nero Express automati- cally identifies the space that is still available on the data side and on which you can print. L. 1f you want to print a Labelflash label on the label side, insert a blank Labelflash disc into the recorder with the label side facing down. > The Burn Label window opens with the Labelflash logo. nero nero Express 5

2. 1f you want to print a DiskT@ 2 on the data side, insert a blank Labelflash disc with the data

side facing down in the recorder. > The Burn Label window opens with the DiskT@ 2 logo.

Create a label according to your requirements or open a label that you have already created with Nero CoverDesigner. The interface in the Burn Label window and creation of a label work on the Q same principle as Nero CoverDesigner. Please see the separate Nero CoverD- esigner manual for full instructions on how to create professional looking covers and labels.

If you want to change the area in which the label is printed, change the print area accordingly using the input fields Inner Radius and Width.

If you want to view or change the print properties:

1. Click the Change button.

> The Labelflash Print Properties window opens.

2. If you want to change the printing quality, select a quality level from the Print quality pro-

file drop-down menu.

3. If you select the User defined entry from the Print quality profile drop-down menu, you

can change the contrast level and the rotation speed.

4. Click the OK button.

VA LabelFlesh(TM) Print Properties Print Device Information NEC DVD_RW ND-4571A Print quality profile Fimware Version: 1-01 (es œoiy +) Contrast level (1-100) Select the defaut side that you would ie to print your label on: Rotation speed 7875pm Ce Labelflash" [V1 Eject disc after printing has finished Labelfiash Print Properties

6. The Labelflash Print Properties window closes and the changes are accepted.

1. The labeling procedure starts and the Labelflash - printing or DiscT@2 - printing win-

dow opens. The window shows the estimated printing time and the print progress. When printing is complete, a dialog box opens informing about the successful print process.

8. Click the OK button.

9. The dialog box is closed and the disc ejected.

> You have successfully printed a label. nero Nero Express

11.1 Choice of recorder

If multiple recorders are installed, you can select the recorder that you want to use for burn- ing from the Recorder drop-down menu. Immediately before burning a project, you can change the recorder you selected again in the Final Burn Settings window. Q Labelflash"” recorder If a Labelflash" recorder is installed on your computer, you can select itto cre- ate and print Labelflash"” DVD labels in Nero Express. The function is avail- able as à separate Burn Label menu icon in the extended area of the start window. Q LightScribe recorder ate and print LightS cribe CD/DVD labels in Nero Express. The feature is avail- able as a separate Print LightS cribe Label option in the start screen or can be integrated as an intermediate step into the creation and burn process of a pro- ject. Q SecurDisc recorder If a SecurDisc recorder is installed on your computer, you can select it to create and burn SecurDisc data CDs and/or DVDs in Nero Express. Corresponding options, e.g. SecurDisc Data CD, are available in the start window. In addition to the installed recorders, Nero Image Recorder is also available in Nero Express. Nero Image Recorder can be used to create and save an image file to burn later. In order to use Nero Image Recorder, you can select the Use Nero Image Recorder check box in the extended area of the start screen. (rl Please note that Nero Image Recorder can only be activated in the extended ] area of the start screen. 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. Q The Image Recorder is also suitable for creating an image of a disc type not You can find more information on Blu-ray support at www.nero.com/link.php?topic_id=416. nero nero Express “

11.2 Start the burn process - Burning discs with the drive

To select one of the available recorders, to define the burn settings for your project accord- ing to your requirements, and to start the burn process, proceed as follows: Compile a project of your choice. > The Final Burn Settings screen opens. Insert a suitable blank disc in the selected drive. Select the recorder you want from the Current Recorder drop-down menu. Add to the desired values in the input fields as necessary and select the required check bo- xes. Add to the desired settings in the extended area. Click the Burn button. > The Burn Process screen appears and the burn process starts. You can follow the proc- ess status in the status bar. As soon as the burn process has finished, the Nero Ex- press dialog box appears and displays a message about the result of the burn process. Click the OK button. If you would like to print or save a log of the burn process, click either the Print or Save but- ton. Click the Next button. > You have successfully burned a project and can now continue by selecting another op- tion from the final screen or by exiting Nero Express. nero Nero Express

In the Final Burn Settings screen, you can define the burn settings to suit your require- ments, use Nero Image Recorder to save a project to the hard drive as an image file or start the burn process. SE Pur Eur 4 ee tomate dy nt detre FC ah c come ty dot on de brog dc ts to be sos ter Crdtsessen 2) e Ou | | Final Burn Settings screen The following configuration options are available in the Final Burn Settings screen: Button Opens the Recorder Information dialog box. You will find addi- Options tional information here on the selected recorder and the media types that can be burned using it. Additional options can be en- abled/disabled. In some recorders, you can change the Book Type settings. Available for data DVDs and DVD-Videos only. Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder. Input field Defines the name of the CD/DVD. Disc name Not available for Audio or audio book CDs. Input field Defines the title of the Audio CD if CD Textis supported. Title (CD TEXT) Available for Audio and audio book CDs only. Input field Defines the artist on the Audio CD. Artist (CD TEXT) Available for Audio and audio book CDs only. Input field Defines the number of copies you require. Number of copies | Not available for audio book CDs or when saving with Nero Image nero Recorder. Nero Express 50

Check box Verify data on disc after burning Check box Allow files to be added later (mul- tisession disc) Burn Compilation Compares the burned data to the original data. With compilations of last burn process is compared. Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder. Enables the option to write additional files to the CD/DVD. The CD/DVD is not finalized. Multisession CDs/DVDs do not have to be written in a single burn process. You can burn projects repeatedly to a CD/DVD until it is completely burned. Not available for Audio and audio book CDs or when saving with Nero Image Recorder.

11.3.1E xtended area (Burn Settings)

You can access additional burn settings in the extended area of the Final Burn Settings screen by clicking the 4 button in the left margin of the window. Express screens. Q An extended area with additional options and features is available in all Nero The following setting options are available: Button Opens the Save As dialog box. Saves the active project You can save your compilation here. Selection list Write speed Selection list Write method Check box Determine maximum speed nero Defines the speed at which the disc is burned. Only the burn speeds that are supported by the selected recorder are dis- played. Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder. Defines the Disc-at-once or Track-at-once write method. Available for CD compilations only. By default DVDs are bur- ned using the disc-at-once method. Checks how fastthe compiled data can be accessed and re- duces 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. Nero Express

Check box Simulation Check box Write Check box Remove silence at end of*.cda tracks Check box Create for US TV stan- dard Check box Video Files Burn Compilation Performs all steps in the burn process without using the laser beam. We recommend running a simulation if you are de- compressing 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 simula- tion). 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. Ifthe 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 video files ("DIVX") with MPEG-4 compliant DVD can be increased. Only available if your project includes videos in AVI format.

11.4 Burning with Nero Image Recorder - Creating an image file

To setthe burn settings according to your requirements and to save your project as an im- age file to the hard drive using Nero Image Recorder, proceed as follows:

menu. Nero Image Recorder must be activated before it appears in the drop-down Compile a project of your choice. > The Final Burn Settings screen opens. Select the Image Recorder option from the Current Recorder drop-down menu. Add to the required values in the input fields. Add to the required settings in the extended area as necessary. Click the Burn button. > The Burning Process screen appears and the Save Image File dialog box opens. nero Nero Express

6. Enter a name for your image file in the File Name input field.

7. Select the desired storage location in the navigation tree and click the Save button.

> The burn or save process starts. You can follow the process status in the status bar. As soon as the burn or save process is finished, the Nero Express dialog box opens and displays a message about the result of the burn process. 27 Nero Express Burning Process Plesse war. Tme Event 29 Burn process started Total time: 00:00:09 Webi at Mardimurn e (@ 2% Burn progress window

8. Click the OK button.

9. If you would like to print or save a log of the burn process, click either the Print or Save but-

> You have successfully saved a project with Nero Image Recorder and can now continue by selecting another option from the final screen or by exiting Nero Express. nero nero Express à

Copying CDs/DVDs 12 Copying CDs/DVDs

12.1 Copying methods

Nero Express can be used for copying discs. There are two methods for this: # On-the-fly m Copy Over Image Each method has advantages and disadvantages which will depend on your requirements.

When using the on-the-fly method, insert the original disc into a drive and a recordable disc into the drive. The original disc in the drive is copied immediately without any time delay to the blank disc in the recorder. The on-the-fly method allows you to copy discs very quickly, and does not require any additional space on the disc. In order to be able to use the on-the-fly method, you will need at least two drives: one for reading the disc and a disc burner for writing. The following requirements apply to the read drive and disc burner: = The disc burner must feature buffer underrun protection, or the drive must be capable of delivering the data sufficiently quickly. The read speed should be at least twice as fast as the write speed. = The read drive must be capable of delivering information on the number and type of ses- sions, 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.

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 thinkit likely that read errors may have occurred on the source CD (for example be- cause it is scratched). # You attach importance to the best possible reproduction (particularly in relation to index positions and the quality of Audio CDs). nero nero Express s

12.2 Copying CDs/DVDs

To copy a disc, proceed as follows: (rl 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. Q Copy-protected Audio CDs cannot be copied using Nero Express. whether your CD/DVD can be copied, activate simulation before commencing Q Some CDs/DVDs are copy-protected and cannot be copied. If you are not sure the actual physical burn process. Click the Image, Project, Copy menu icon in the Nero Express start screen. > The corresponding copy options appear. Click the option you require, Copy Entire CD or Copy Entire DVD. > The Select source and destination screen appears. Make the desired settings in this screen and, if required, in the extended area of the window. 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. Insertthe disc that you want to copy into the recorder.

Click the Copy button. > If you are copying via the drive, the copy process starts. If you are using Nero Image Re- corder, the Save Image File dialog box opens: Enter a name for your image file in the File Name input field. Select the relevant storage location in the Save to navigation tree and click the Save button. > The copy and/or save process starts. You can follow the process status in the status bar. If you are using a single drive for copying, you will be prompted to remove the source CD/DVD and to insert a suitable blank disc after the image file has been written. The burn process then starts automatically. nero nero Express 5

8. Click the Next button.

tion from the final screen or by closing Nero Express. Copy Process screen > You have successfully copied a CD/DVD and can now continue by selecting another op- > Final screen 61 Nero Express

store ut doute FC nan done Desnaren de gb ch caps e @» Copy CD/DVD screen The following configuration options are available in the the Select source and destination screen: Selection list Source drive Selection list Destination drive Button Info Check box On:The-Fly Selection list Write speed Input field Number of copies nero Defines the drive from which the source information is read. Insert the CD or DVD that you want to copy into the drive. Creates the destination drive. Insert a blank disc into this drive. Opens the Recorder Information dialog box. This contains information on the selected destination drive. Enables direct copying from the source to the destination drive. Data is not buffered on the hard drive during this proc- ess. drives connected (does not apply for Nero Image Recorder). Ifthis check box is not selected, an image file will be created first, which is then burned. Defines the speed at which the CD is burned. Only the burn speeds that are supported by the selected recorder are dis- played. Not available for Nero Image Recorder. Defines the number of copies you require. Nero Express 57

Check box Verify data on disc after burning Button Image file Copying CDs/DVDs Verifies whether the burned data is identical to the original data. Not available for Nero Image Recorder. Defines the folder where the image file is stored. You can change the name of the image file and target folder. Not available for Nero Image Recorder. The following configuration options are available in the extended area: Check box Read all subchannel data Check box Determine maximum speed Check box Simulation Check box Writing nero Reads all subchannel data during copying. Subchannel data is used to save additional information, e.g. CD Text. Not available for Nero Image Recorder. Performs all steps in the burn process without using the laser beam. You can assume that if simulation is successful, the burn process will also be successful. Not available for Nero Image Recorder. Starts the actual physical burn process (e.g. after a simula- tion). This box is checked by default. Nero Express 58

Erase Rewritable Disc window 13 Erase Rewritable Disc window Nero Express can be used to erase rewritable discs, i.e. discs with the RW specification, as long as your recorder supports this feature. Two erase methods are available for this pur- pose: Quick erasing does not remove the data physically from the disc, but instead only makes it inaccessible by erasing the references to existing content. The data can be restored! Full erasing removes the data from the disc by overwriting it with zeroes. The contents can- not be restored with conventional methods. Repeated full erasing increases the probability that third parties will not be able to reconstruct the contents. [SR Erase Rewritable Disc Ces Select recorder:

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T° Use multiple recorders Select the erase method to be used: [Quick-erase reunitable disc +l The disc will appear to be empty but data is not physically erased. Use this option with caution if the disc contains confidential data. Ersse speed: Madmum 1 Cancel Erase Rewritable Disc window The following configuration options are available in the Erase Rewritable Disc window : Selection list Defines the desired recorder. Select recorder Check box Simultaneously erases CDs/DVDs in multiple recorders. Use multiple record- ers nero nero Express 5

Erase Rewritable Disc window Selection list Select the erase me- thod to be used Selection list Erase speed Button Erase Button Cancel nero Defines the erase method. Two options are available: The Quick-erase rewritable disc method does not physically erase the disc fully, but only the references to the contents. The disc will appear to be empty even though the data is still physi- cally available. Erasing à disc using this method takes between one and two minutes. The Full-erase rewritable disc method physically erases all data from the disc. The contents cannot be restored with con- ventional methods. Repeated full erasing increases the prob- ability that third parties will not be able to reconstruct the con- tents. Erasing the disc using this method takes longer than the other method, depending on the type of disc involved. Defines the erase speed. Starts the erase process. Cancels the action and closes the window. Nero Express 60

14 Final screen Final screen Once you have successfully concluded the burn or save process with Nero Express, the final screen is displayed with the options Burn same project again, New project, Cover De- signer, and Save Project. You can select one of these options to continue working with Nero Express or you can click the button to exit the program. The following setting options are available: Entry Burn the same project again Entry New project Entry Nero CoverDesig- ner Entry Save project See also: Returns to the Final Burn Settings screen. You can burn the same project again with the same or different set- tings. Opens the Nero Express start screen. You can create a new project here. Opens Nero CoverDesigner. Please see the separate Nero CoverDesigner user manual for full instructions on how to make professional looking covers and labels. Opens the Save As dialog box. You can save the current project if you want to access it again later. = Loading a disc image or saved project 38 nero Nero Express

Cancel Lam | The following tabs are available: Compilation Cache Font Sounds Audio Expert Features Database nero Options Window Contains options for the compilation and the selection screen. Contains options for the cache. Contains selection options for the font. Contains selection options for sounds in connection with burn tasks. Displays the directory for the audio plug-ins. Contains options for configuring overburning and burning. We recommend that you retain the default settings. Shows the path to the local Audio CD database and offers the op- tion to use the Internet database. Nero Express

Configuration options Ultrabuffer Defines the size ofthe RAM buffer. Misc. Contains options for configuring compilations, burning, the data- base, the user interface as well as advanced settings. LightScribe Contains options for configuring LightS cribe recorders such as the print contrast (quality), default drive, and default template. This tab is only available if a LightS cribe recorder has been in- stalled.

15.1 Settings for the compilation

The following configuration options are available on the Compilation tab: Check box Remember last used volume label Check box Clear archive bits of written files during ISO refresh Check box Allow semicolons in J oliet names Check box Show original path with ISO compilation

Makes available the title for the next disc. its of saved files. Allows the use of semicolons in addition to standard uppercase and lowercase letters and Unicode charac- file system. Lists the full path of the added files in the compilation screen in the Source column. The following configuration options are available on the Cache tab: Input field Path for cache Button Browse Input field You can enter the path manually or select the path in the browser window. Opens à browser window. You can select a folder in which data is buffered before and during the burn process. Defines a storage volume that is not used by Nero Ex- Minimum hard disc spacethat P'ESS. should not be used by Nero nero Nero Express

nero Check box Drag and drop from CD-ROM drive

15.3 Expert Features

Configuration options Saved files that have been copied from a CD-ROM drive in the clipboard. The following configuration options are available on the Expert Settings tab: Check box Enable Disc-at-once CD over- burning 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

15.4 Ultrabuffer settings

Enables additional options and defines settings for the entire burn process. Defines how much a disc can be overburned. Enables the option that DVDs can be overburned. Enables the option to write additional data to your CD. This feature is only available if the Enable Disc-at- once CD overburning option is enabled. Enables the option that your disc remains in the re- corder and is not ejected when the burn process is fin- ished. Enables the option that all supported recorder formats for the Image Recorder are available. The following configuration options are available on the Ultrabuffer tab: Selection list Method Input field Data buffer size Defines the memory capacity that Nero Express uses as a RAM buffer. The ultra physical buffer in the recorder. Defines the memory capacity that can be manually en- tered. The input field is only enabled when Manual Configu- ration is selected in the selection list. Nero Express

The following configuration options are available on the LightScribe tab: Area Adjusts the desired print quality. Print contrast Selection list Selects the drive with the LightS cribe recorder. Default LightS cribe drive: Selection list Specifies the genre. Genre Selection list Defines à template for labels. Current template Selection list Adjusts the desired print resolution. Default print resolution (DPI): Check box Enables the option to automatically burn a LightS cribe Printing LightScribe labels label. This tab is only available if a LightS cribe recorder has been installed. nero nero Express &

Technical Information 16 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. # In addition, the following requirements apply: Q Using LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling Your computer requires the latest LightS cribe system software when using a CD or DVD recorder with LightS cribe support. If you have downloaded and installed an updated Nero version from the Nero website, install the LightS cribe system software separately. You can find the la- test version at www.nero.com/link.php?topic_id=1148&gen_id=8. # Optional: LightS cribe capable burner (LightS cribe host software must be installed) and LightS cribe capable disc # Optional: Labelflash capable recorder and Labelflash disc # Optional: Blu-ray capable recorder and Blu-ray disc # Optional: SecurDisc capable drive

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

16.2.7 Formats for Playlists

Nero Express is available in three different versions: Nero Express, Nero Express Essentials and Nero Express Essentials SE. Nero Express and Nero Express Essentials offer the full range of features. Only Nero Express Essentials SE does not offer the following features: # Unrestricted encoding in Nero Digital Audio format # Creating and burning Super Video CDs nero Nero Express

Technical Information Linking to Nero CoverDesigner Saving audio files Erasing rewritable CDs/DVDs Retrieving disc information Creating labels with LightS cribe (not included in standard functionality) Creating labels with Labelflash (not included in standard functionality) Burning SecurDisc data CDs/DVDs with SecurDisc (not included in standard functionality) Music title recognition with Gracenote (not included in standard functionality) nero nero Express w

Glossary 17 Glossary Archive Bit Archive bits are used to identify files that have been edited. A file is only resaved during the next backup process if it was edited (and an archive bit is thus reset). Audio CD An Audio CD can contain up to 74 minutes of audio sequences and individual tracks in hi-fi quality. The storage capacity is 747 MB at a sample depth of 16 bit and a scan rate of 44.1 kHz. Block A block refers to the smallest information unit on a CD-ROM or hard drive that is address- able in one access and thatis indicated in bits or bytes. Several blocks are combined into a sector. Blu-ra Blu-ray À chnology refers to burning on special data carriers. In comparison to DVD's, which use a red laser in order to read and write data, Blu-ray discs are written with a blue laser. The shorter wavelength (405 nm) of this blue laser makes it possible to position the laser with greater accuracy. Data can be written in a more compact manner and takes up less space on the disc. A Blu-ray disc can store up to 25 GB on a single layer disc and up to 50 GB on a dual layer disc. Book Type The book type defines the specification (e.g. DVD-, DVD+, DVD-ROM) of a DVD. In order to ensure correct playback, the DVD specifications are defined in books so that all media can be read correctly. The specifications are defined in the so-called Rainbow Books, which are distinguished by means of their color (e.g. Yellow Book). Buffer A buffer refers to temporary memory that records and delivers data that cannot be processed immediately as required. The buffer also allows for continuous data flow. Buffer Underrun A buffer underrun is an interruption in the data flow in the internal memory (e.g. of the re- corder). A buffer underrun results from an interruption in the data flow to the internal buffer. The buffer continues to deliver data until it is finally empty. When recording, data is fed con- tinuously to the recorder's buffer in order to keep a steady flow of data. If the steady flow of data is interrupted, the media becomes unusable. Most modern recorders have a protective mechanism against buffer underruns. Cache Cache is a faster buffer that is used in various areas of a computer to access larger data vo- lumes faster. Cache ensures a continuous flow of data. nero nero Express %

Glossary CD-R 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 re- cording Audio CDs you would like to play on your home or car stereo. Frame 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" de- scribes a full screen in television and video technology. Two successive half images result in a full screen within a second due to interlacing. Image An ge 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 150-9660 standard for file names. J oliet 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 &. Label A label refers to a label on a disc. Some drives, e.g. drives that use LightS cribe or La- belflash"” technology, can transfer labels directly to special media. Labelflash Labelflash is a technology with which pictures and texts can be burned on the label side of a disc with a laser. Labelflash Labelflash is à technology with which pictures and texts can be burned on the label side of a disc with a laser. LightScribe LightS cribe is a technology with which pictures or texts can be burned on the label side of discs with a laser. MP3 The MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 audio format is used to reduce the size of audio files to a frac- tion 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- nero nero Express ñ

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 co- decs. MPEG-1 is partofthe MPEG compression family and has the highest compression ra- te. MPEG-1 is the format for video CDs. MPEG-2 The Moving Picture Experts Group defined this industry standard for video and audio co- decs. There is little difference between MPEG-1 and MPEG-2: MPEG-2 is a broadcast stan- dard and better for televisions that are interlaced. MPEG-2 is used as a video format for DVDs. MPEG-4 The Moving Picture Experts Group defined this industry standard for video and audio co- decs. MPEG-4 is the latest MPEG standard for video and audio. MPEG-4 combines several functions from MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and other standards. Nero Digital" Video and Nero Digi- tal" Audio are based on this standard. Multisession A multisession refers to completing a disc in multiple cycles. After a first session has been written to the disc, information can then be added in another record because the disc has not been finalized. On-the-fly On-the-fly refers to a method for copying to a disc. The data is transferred directly from the original storage location to the disc to be burned. To do this, Nero uses a compilation, à small file that simply refers to the transferred data. SecurDisc SecurDisc refers to a security technology that protects data carriers from unauthorized ac- cess. SVCD A Super Video CD, abbreviated SVCD, is a CD format for movie files that uses the MPEG-2 video code to save. As a result, this disc format saves video files in a quality similar to an S- VHS video and can save up to 30 or 40 minutes of video with stereo sound on à 650 or 700 MB CD. SVCDs can be played back on an increasing number of DVD players and on the PC, if your PC has the appropriate software and a drive that can read CD-R/RW discs. Track-At-Once Track-At-Once refers to a write method in which each track is written to the disc individually. The writing process is interrupted briefly after each track, i.e. the laser starts again for each track. With this write method, itis only possible to continue writing to a DVD sometimes and at a later stage. There is a pause of at least 27ms between tracks, which can be disruptive for Audio CDs. nero nero Express #

Glossary Video CD The Video Compact Disc saves movies and audio/video data in MPEG-1 format. In doing so, the video quality from a VCD is similar to a VHS video. VCDs can store up to 74 minutes of video material including stereo sound on à 650 MB disc. Most optical PC drives and the ma- jority of DVD players can play VCDs. nero nero Express ñ

Conventions, manual Copy... Copy image. Cross fade with previous track.

Playlist Create Program Launching the Program. SATUP

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