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Nero Linux

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Nero Linux

Table of contents

1 Start Successfully 5

1.1 About Nero Linux 5

1.2 Working with the program 5

1.3 About the manual 6

2 Installing Nero Linux 7
3 Main Screen 8
4 Compilation screen 10

4.1 New Compilation Window 10

4.2 Selection Screen 12

5 Data Disc 15

5.1 Compiling Data CDs/DVDs 15

5.2 Defining options 17

5.2.1 Multisession Settings 17

5.2.2 ISO Settings 18

5.2.3 UDF Settings 19

Table of contents

6 Audio CD and Audio Files 20

6.1 Compiling Audio CDs 20

6.1.1 Audio CD Settings 21

6.2 Mixed Mode CD and CD EXTRA 21

6.3 Save Tracks Window 22

6.3.1 Source tab 23

6.3.2 Output 24

6.4 Encode Files Window 25

7 Video and Slide Show 27

7.1 Compiling DVD-Videos or miniDVDs 27

8 Bootable Disc 28

8.1 Requirements for Booting from a Disc 28

8.2 Bootable disc template 28

8.3 Creating and Burning a Bootable Disc 29

9 Load image file 30
10 Burn Compilation 31

10.1 Choosing a Recorder 31

10.2 Burn Compilation Window 32

10.3 Settings for Burning 33

10.4 Start the Burn Process - Burning Discs with the Drive 34

10.5 Burning with Image Recorder – Creating an Image File 34

11 Copying CDs/DVDs 36

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11.1 Copying methods 36

11.2 Copy Disc 36

11.3 Copy settings 37

12 Erase Rewritable Disc window 39
13 Configuration options 41

13.1 Expert Features 42

14 Technical Information 43

14.1 System requirements 43

14.1.1 General System Requirements 43

14.1.2 Linux kernel requirements 43

14.1.3 Advanced system requirements 44

14.1.4 Supported Distributions 48

14.2 Formats supported 48

14.2.1 Disc formats 48

14.2.2 Disk types 48

14.2.3 Audio formats and codecs 49

15 Glossary 50
16 Index 52
17 Contact 54

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1 Start Successfully

1.1 About Nero Linux

The powerful burning software Nero Linux allows you to burn your data, music and videos to
disc. Nero Linux gives you full, customized control of your burning projects. You can −
among other things − define the file system, the length of the file name, and the character
set; you can also change the disc label.
Despite its wide range of features, Nero Linux has remained an easy-to-use burning program
that creates discs in just a few steps. You select the disc type to be burned, define the pro­ject type, add the required data and then start burning.

Nero Linux includes a graphical user interface that used Nero Burning ROM, the well-known
burn program under Windows, as a basis.

Nero Linux is therefore the burning solution for the Linux community.

1.2 Working with the program

The main function of Nero Linux is to select files and folders and to burn them to a disc. This
is done in three basic steps:

Start Successfully

In the New Compilation window, select a disc type and the disc format and set the op-



tions on the tabs.

In the selection screen,



Start the



See also:

 Compilation screen 10
 New Compilation Windo
 Burn Compilation 31

burn process.

select files that you want to burn.

w 10

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1.3 About the manual

This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero Linux. It is process­based 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:

Start Successfully

Indicates warnings, preconditions or instructions that have to be pre­cisely followed.

Indicates additional information or advice.

1. Start …

OK

(see…)

[…]

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 inter­face. 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.

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2 Installing Nero Linux

Nero Linux is packaged in the RPM and Debian format. These formats are used by the ma­jority of Linux distributions.

To install Nero Linux, proceed as follows:

1. Open a terminal.

2. Go to where your package is located.

3. Enter the following command to install the RPM package:

1. rpm -i nerolinux-<version>-<machine>.rpm

4. n package: Enter the following command to install the Debia

. dpkg -i nerolinux-<version>-<machine>.deb 1

Installing Nero Linux

You can al

use your distribution's software installer tool to install .

so

 Some shortcuts will be added in the KDE and GNOME programs menu. The Debian pa-

ckage will also add a shortcut to Nero Linux in the Debian menu subsystem repository.
You can now easily start Nero Linux over the created shortcut.

If you do not get a shortcut, you can copy th
/usr/share/applications/nerolinux.desktop.

e generic one that is located in

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3 Main Screen

The main screen of Nero Linux is the starting point for all actions. It consists of a menu bar
and a toolbar with buttons and a drop-down menu.

The following configuration options are available in the menu bar of the main screen:

Main Screen

Main window with menu and toolbar

Menu

File

Menu

Edit

Menu

View

Menu

Recorder

Menu

Tools

Menu

Window

Menu

Help

Opens the File menu containing file functions such as opening, saving and

closing that you are already familiar with. You can also show the configura­tion options for the compilation, update the compilation and define configura­tion options.

Opens the Edit menu which contains the file editing functions in the selec-

tion screen such as cutting, copying and deleting that you are already famil­iar with. You can also display the properties of a selected file. You can also
search directly for files within a compilation.

Opens the View menu where you can customize the toolbar and the brow-

ser area. You can also refresh the file browser here.

Opens the Recorder menu containing functions for the recorder. You can

select the recorder here, start the burn process and erase a rewritable disc.
You can also display information about the disc and eject it.

Opens the Tools menu containing the functions for converting audio files in-

to other formats and for saving the songs of an Audio CD to the hard disc. In
addition, the data tracks can be displayed as hexadecimal data.

Opens the Window menu which enables you to alter the position of the

compilation area and browser area.

Opens the Help menu which contains the help options you are familiar with.

You can also update your antivirus scanner and enter a new serial number if
necessary.

The following configuration options are available in the tool bar of the main screen.

Opens the New Compilation window where you can set options for a burn

or copy process.

Opens an existing compilation.

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Main Screen

Recorder
selection
menu

Saves the active compilation.

Cuts selected elements in the compilation (selection).

Copies selected elements of the compilation (selection).

Pastes a selection that was cut or copied beforehand.

Starts the burn process by opening the Burn Compilation window contain-
ing the Burn tab.

Starts the copy process by opening the New Compilation window contain­ing the Burn tab.

Displays information on the disc inserted, such as contents (if any) and ca­pacity for instance.

Opens the selected drive.

Shows or hides the file browser.

Displays the user’s home folder contents in the file browser.

Displays available recorders.

Opens the Choose recorder window where you select an available re-

corder for the burn process from a list.

Displays information on the program and version number.

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4 Compilation screen

4.1 New Compilation Window

In the New Compilation window select the disc type and configure the options for the disc

format on the tabs. The window basically looks the same for all disc types. The only differ-

ence is the tabs that are available. When you launch Nero Linux, the New Compilation win­dow opens automatically. If the window is not open, click on the New button. The window

consists of a drop-down menu, a selection list, various tabs, and four buttons.

Only those disc types supported by the recorder are displayed in the drop-down menu. If the
recorder can only burn CDs, the drop-down menu is grayed out.

Using Nero Linux you can create image files for disc types that the installed re-

corder cannot burn. You can enable this function via the File > Options > Ex-

pert Features menu, Enable all supported recorder formats for image re­corder check box. The drop-down menu in the Compilation window then ma-

kes available all supported disc types.

The following entries are available in the selection list:

Compilation screen

Entry

CD/DVD-ROM (ISO)

Entry

Audio CD

Entry

Mixed Mode CD

Entry

CD EXTRA

Entry

Copying CDs/DVDs

Creates a data CD/DVD, each file type can be burned. The
burned data complies with the ISO standard.

Creates a standard Audio CD that can be played on all (audio)
CD players at least.

Creates a CD with data and audio files in a single session.
Usually a data file is followed by one or more audio files for in­stance (e.g. soundtrack for PC games).

Older Audio CD players are often not capable of recognizing
the data file as such and attempt to play it.

Creates a multisession CD with audio and data files that are
stored in two sessions. The first session contains the audio files
and the second session the data.

Common CD players play the first session as audio CDs. The
second session can only be used by PCs with a CD-ROM drive,
it cannot be 'seen' by a normal CD player.

Copies a source disc to a CD/DVD disc.

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Compilation screen

Entry

miniDVD

Entry

CD/DVD-ROM (Boot)

Entry

CD/DVD-ROM (UDF)

Entry

CD/DVD-ROM
(UDF/ISO)

Entry

DVD-Video

The actual entries that are available, and the actual disc types (e.g. DVD) that

can be written to depend on the recorder used.

Creates a CD that uses the specifications of a DVD. The mi­niDVD has the same technical options and qualities as a DVD.
It can easily be played on a PC, whereas there is no guarantee
that it can be played in all DVD players.

You can use Nero Linux to burn a miniDVD if the DVD video ti­tle, i.e. a complete DVD folder structure, is already available.

Creates a bootable CD.

Creates a data disc; all file types can be burned. The burned
data complies with the UDF standard.

Creates a data disc; all file types can be burned. The burned
data complies with the ISO and UDF standards.

Creates a DVD that delivers high-quality playback of video
and/or picture files on DVD players. You can use Nero Linux to
burn a DVD if the DVD video title, i.e. a complete DVD folder
structure, is already available.

You can find more information on Blu-ray

www.nero.com/link.php?topic_id=416

support at

.

The following buttons are available:

Button

Open

Button

New

Button

Opens a file browser where you can find and open a saved compila­tion.

Opens the selection screen where you can select the files for burn­ing.

Closes the New Compilation window.

Cancel

You can set the options for the respective disc format on the tabs in the New Compilation

window.
The following tabs are available:

Tab

Shows statistical information on the compilation.

Info

Tab

Multisession

Contains options for configuring multisession discs.

This tab is only available if a burner is installed.

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Compilation screen

Tab

ISO

Tab

UDF

Tab

Title

Tab

Date

Tab

Misc

Tab

Audio CD

Tab

Boot

Tab

Writing

Contains options for configuring the ISO file system.

Contains options for configuring the UDF file system.

Defines the label of the CD.

Allows you to define the date of the compilation and of the associ­ated files. You can also specify a validity period for the disc.

(You can access the data regardless of the validity period specified)

Defines whether and which files are stored in the buffer memory.

Contains options for configuring audio files.

You can also enter additional information about the CD.

Contains options for configuring a bootable disc.

Contains options for configuring burning.

See also:

 Multisession Settings 17
 ISO Settings 18
 UDF Settings 19
 Audio CD Settings 21
 Burn Compilation Window 32
 Settings for Burning 33
 Copy settings 37

4.2 Selection Screen

The selection screen is the starting point for work that you want to do on compilations. The
selection screen appears in the main screen after you select the disc type and format and

click the New button. The selection screen consists of the Compilation Area, the Browser

Area and a capacity scale.

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Compilation screen

Selection Screen

The Compilation Area is named after the relevant compilation. Files and folders are compiled
here for burning. In the browser area (Browser), you can find the elements that you want to
burn. The File Browser is similar to other file browsers and provides a toolbar and address
bar with typical functionality.
The bottom margin of the screen contains a capacity scale in MB for data discs or minutes
(min) for Audio CDs. The exact size of the scale will depend on which disc type you have se­lected.

If the Browser Area is hidden, you can show it again using the

button.

When you are compiling files, a capacity bar indicates how much space the files need on the
disc. The color of the capacity bar indicates whether the data will fit on the disc or not:

Green capacity bar
Yellow capacity bar

(from the yellow mark

The data will fit on the disc.

The data might fit on the disc. The size of the disc that has
been inserted will determine whether the data will fit or not.

on the scale)

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Compilation screen

Red capacity bar
(from the red mark on
the sc

ale)

The data will not fit on the disc.

(unless you have inserted an oversize disc.)

The yellow and red marks are set by default for discs that are commercially available. The
disc type you have selected will determine the exact scale value.

Capacity of the CD recordable disc

For example, blank CDs are available with a capacity of 650 MB or 700 MB.
Therefore the yellow mark is set for CDs at 650 MB and the red at 700 MB.

Display the Capacity Bar
If the capacity scale is hidden, you can show it again by clicking on the File >

Options > compilation size menu and by checking the box Show compila­tion size.

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5 Data Disc

5.1 Compiling Data CDs/DVDs

Using Nero Linux 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.

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.

Data Disc

You can find more information on Blu-ray

www.nero.com/link.php?topic_id=416

To create a data CD/DVD, proceed as follows:

support at

.

1. From the drop-down menu in the New Compilation window, select the desired CD format

(CD, DVD). (In the case that the New Compilation window does not appear, it can be dis­played by pressing the New button on the main screen.)

 The selection list shows the compilation types that can be burned.

New Compilation Window

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Data Disc

2. Choose the desired compilation type for a data disc from the selection list (CD/DVD-ROM

(ISO), CD/DVD-ROM (UDF), or CD/DVD-ROM (UDF/ISO).

 The tabs with the configuration options that are valid for this compilation type are dis-

played.

3. Click the New button.

 The New Compilation window is closed and the selection screen is opened.

Compilation screen

4. Select the files/folders that you want to burn from the browser area.

5. Drag the required files/folders into the compilation area on the left side.

6. The files are added to the compilation and displayed in the compilation screen. The capacity

bar indi

7. Repeat the previous ste

s how much space is required on the disc.

cate

p for all files that

you want to add.

8. Click the Burn button.

en

 The Burn Compilation window is op

ed.

9. Set the options you require in the tabs.

 You ha

ve successfully compiled a data CD/DVD and can n

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ow burn this compilation.

See also:

 Burn Compilation

Data Disc

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5.2 Defin

5.2.1

ing options

Multisession Settings

The Multisession tab provides the option to create multisession discs for data d

ession discs can be burned in multiple sessions until you have reached the maximum disc
capacity. A session is a self-contained data area that is burned using a single proce
consists of a lead-in (with the table of contents), one or more tracks, and a lead-out. Discs
without the multisession option, e.g. Audio CDs, are burned in a single session.
If a new multisession disc is being started, Nero Linux also saves (if possible) the point of
origin for the files. This information is used when continuing the multisession disc.
If a multises
the imported session, i.e. the table of contents for the imported session is copied to the table
of contents for the current session. You must define
start of the bu
up sp
In this ca
inserted

sion disc is being continued, Nero Linux automatically sets a cross reference to

which session is being imported at the

rn process. The files in the previous sessions are retained and continue to take

ace.

se en

Nero Linux automatically verifies whether the correct multisession disc has be

fo

r continuation. If not, the disc is ejected.

If you disable the Finalize disc check box on the Burn tab, you can always

burn addition
ble and you will only be able to access data from the final session.

al sessions on the disc, but then only the last session will be visi-

iscs. Multis-

ss, and

Multisession disc

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

T ation

he following configur

s ea:

ion ar

Option button

Start Multisession
disc

Option button

Continue Multisession
disc

Option button

No Multisession

options are available on the Multisession tab in the Multises-

Burns the selected compilation in one session to the disc.

If the disc already contains sessions, you can also select this
option. Sessions are then not imported and cross references
are not set.

Continues a multisession disc by burning an ad
to a disc with at least one session. Cross references to the im­ported session are set in the process.

Creates a disc without a multisession.

ditional session

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5.2.2 ISO Settings

he ISO tab provides

T
ISO 9660 is a system-independent standard. It can be read on all

ollowing features apply: f

Permits eight characters (Level 1) or 31 characters (Level 2) for the file name.



Permits eight characters



s the maximum directory depth to eight levels (including root folder).

strict

Re



The ch



In the
system can be relaxed. For example, you can allow a higher path level or more than 64 cha
racters for the Joliet

a

racters A-Z, 0-9 and the underscore (_) are permitted.

ISO tab, in the area Relax Restriction, the restrictions imposed by the selected file

options for configuring the ISO file system.

for the folder name.

name.

operating syst

Data Disc

ems. The

-

If it is to be possible to read the disc on all operating systems, select ISO 9660

as the file system and uncheck all boxes in the Relax restrictions area.

An advisory message appears in the ISO tab in the Information area if the disc cannot be

read on all op

The following configuration

Drop-down menu

Data mode

Drop-down menu

File system

erating systems.

If the disc is to b
low

e

rcase letters

9660 +

e used ma

and foreign language characters for the file names, select ISO

Joliet as the file system.

options are available on the ISO tab in the Data and File areas:

Selects the mode for the data. Mode 1 and Mode 2/XA are

available. Newer drives can easily read Mode 1 and Mode2/XA
CDs.

However. some older drives cannot read mode-1 discs cor­rectly. In the case that the disc is to be able to be read in any
case on older drives, select the Mode-2/XA format.

Selects the file system that is used for the data. ISO 9660 only
and ISO 9660 + Joliet are available.

ISO 9660 only: ISO format alone is used.
ISO 9660 + Joliet: ISO format is used and is enhanced by the

Joliet standard.

inly on Wind

®

computers and you want to use

ows

Drop-down menu

Length of file nam

Drop-down menu

Character set

e

Defines the possible length of the file name. Level 1 and Level
2 are available. In level 1 the file name can be eight characters

long and the file nam
In Level 2 the file name can be 31 characters long.

Defines the font used.

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e extension (e.g. *.doc) three characters.

Data Disc

5.2.3

e extension on Unix systems to add POSIX Drop-down menu

Add Rock Ridge ex­tension

Adds a Rock Ridg
rights to the items.

UDF Settings

The F tab provides options for ndard was

UD configuring the UDF file system. The UDF sta

developed by Osta (Optical require­m anda

ents of DVDs. The st rd works on all platforms.

T g option Options

he following settin s are available in the drop-down menu:

Entry

Automatic Settings

Entry

Manual Settings

Entry

Enable Xbox compati­bility mode

Storage Technology Association) in response to the

Sets options automatically for the UDF file sys

We recommend that you select this entry.

Enables you to manually define th
file system version.

Creates a disc that is compatible with Xbox.

This entry is available if the No Multisession tab is selected on
the Multisession option button.

e UDF partition type and the

tem.

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6 Audio CD and Audio Files

6.1 Compiling Audio CDs

Using Nero Linux 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 for­mats (e.g. MP4, MP3
ing burned.

or WMA) are automatically converted into Audio CD format before be-

Audio CD and Audio Files

Please not that some CD players cannot play CD-RWs. Use CD-R
Audio CDs.

To create an Audio CD, proceed as follows:

discs to burn

1. From the drop-down menu in the New Compilation window, select the CD entry. (In the

case that the New Compilation does not appear, it can be displayed with the New button of

the main screen.)

2. Choose the Audio CD compilation type from the selection list.

 The tabs with the configuration options that are valid for this compilation type are dis-

played.

3. Click the New button.

 The New Compilation window is closed and the selection screen is opened.

4. Select the audio files that you want to burn from the browser area on the right side. The au

dio file can come from- the hard drive or from an Audio CD. You can also choose an M3U
playlist as a source.

5. Drag the desired audio files into the compilation area on the left side.

 The files are added to the compilation and displayed in the co

pacity bar indicates how much space is required on the disc.

mpilation screen. The ca-

6. Repeat the previous step for all audio files that you want to add.

7. Customize the propertie

s of the audio file to suit your requi

rements.

8. Click the Burn button.

 The Burn Compilation window is opened.

9. Set the desired options in the Audio CD and CD-DA Options tabs.

 You ha

See also:

 Burn Compilation 31

ve successfully compiled an Audio CD and can now burn this compilation.

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6.1.1 Audio CD Settings

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

The following configuration options are available on the Audio CD tab in the General area:

Audio CD and Audio Files

Check box

Normalize all audio fi­les

Check box

No pause between
tracks

The following configuration options are available on the audio CD tab in the CD Text area:

Check box

Write on CD

Input field

Title

Input field

Artist

In the Additional Information tab you can enter additional information about the Audio CD

such as the producer or comments.

Enables a filter that brings the volume of the audio files to be
burned into line with one another. This is particularly recom­mended if the audio files originate from different sources.

Allows the audio files to merge into one another on the audio
CD without a pause (just like in live recordings).

If the box is unchecked, there are pauses of two seconds be­tween the audio files.

Enables the option for writing CD text. With CD players that
support CD text, the title of the CD, the name of the audio file
as well as the name of the artist appear in the display.

Defines the label of the audio CD.

Defines the artist.

6.2 Mixed Mode CD and CD EXTRA

With Nero Linux you can compile CDs that include both audio and data files.

The following compilation methods are available:

Mixed Mode CD



CD EXTRA



A Mixed Mode CD includes the data and the audio files in one session. CD EXTRA includes
the audio files in the first session and the data files in the second session.
The procedure for compiling the audio and data files is basically the same as the procedu
for compiling data or music CDs. Please be sure to select the corresponding entry in the

New Compilation wind

and one for data files.

See also:

 Burn Compilation 31

ow. The selection screen includes a compilation area for audio files

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re

Audio CD and Audio Files

6.3 Save

 Compiling Audio CDs

20

Tracks Window

In the Save Tracks window you can define the settings for the audio files that are to be sto­red on the h Tracks

menu.

rd drive. You can open the window by clicking on the Extras > Save

a

Save Tracks - Source

The following setting options are available:

Tab

Source

Tab

Output

Button

Audio Ripping

Button

Close

Specifies settings for the source of the a

Sets output files configuration options.

Starts the save process.

Closes the window. The audio files will not be saved.

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udio data.

Audio CD and Audio Files

6.3.1

Source tab

T lay e control but-

he Source tab disp s the audio files on the Audio CD. The functions of th

tons correspond to the familiar co

The following setting op

Drive drop-do
menu

wn

Area

tions are available:

Selects the drive in which the Audio CD is inserted.

Displays the audio files on the Audio CD.

Title

Area

Displays the properties of the selected audio track.

Properties

Button

Internet D

B

Sends a query to th
pletes the properties of the Audio CD such as title name, if an ap­propriate entry exists in the Internet database.

Internet Database freedb.org

Nero AG is not responsible for the www.freedb.org website, but just provides an
interface to it.

ntrol buttons on CD players.

e Internet database www.freedb.org and com-

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6.3.2 Output

You can define the properties of the audio files to be created on the Output tab.

Audio CD and Audio Files

Save tracks - Output

The following setting options are available:

Input window

Output directory

Button

Browse

Selection list

Mode for creating
file name

Button

Settings

Selects the storage location for the output file.

Opens a browser window where you can select a storage location.

Selects the method to be used for creating the name of the output
file.

Opens a window where you can specify how the file name should

be created. The methods Automatic and User Defined are avail-

able.

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Audio CD and Audio Files

Selection list

File format

Button

Settings

Selects the output audio format for the selected audio file.

Opens a window where you can define options such as bit rate and
frequency for the output audio file.

6.4 Encode Files Window

In the Encode Files window, the audio files that are to be encoded are selected and the
properties for the output defined. You can open the window via the Extras > Encode Files
menu. The window consists of a selection area and the Properties area.

Encode Files Window

The following configuration options are available in the selection area:

List

Files to be encoded:

Check box

Show full paths

Button

Add

Displays the selected files.

Displays the full source and destination paths for the files in the

Files to be encoded list.

Opens the browser window where you can select a file to add it to
the list of files to be encoded.

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Audio CD and Audio Files

Button

Delete

Button

Remove All

Button

Reset Status

Button

Start

Button

Close

The following configuration options are available in the Properties area:

Output file drop­down menu

Button

Settings

Display panel

Target file/Target di­rectory

Removes the selected file.

Removes all files from the list of Files to be encoded.

Resets the status of the selected file to to do.

Starts the encode process.

Closes the window.

Selects the output audio format for the selected audio file.

Opens a window where you can define options such as bit rate
and frequency for the output audio file.

Displays the storage location of the output file or output files.

Button

Browse

Display panel

Source file info

Opens a browser window where you can select a storage loca­tion.

Displays information on the selected audio file.

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7 Video and Slide Show

7.1 Compiling DVD-Videos or miniDVDs

Using Nero Linux 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.
The miniDVD is burned to CD. It uses the specification of a DVD and therefore has the same
technical options and qualities as a DVD. However, playback is not guaranteed on all DVD
players.

You can use Nero Linux to burn a DVD Video and miniDVD if the DVD video title, i.e. a com­plete DVD folder structure, is already available.

To compile a DVD-Video or miniDVD, proceed as follows:

1. From the drop-down menu in the New Compilation window, select the DVD or CD entry. (In

case that the New Compilation window does not appear, it can be displayed by pressing
the New button on the main screen.)

2. Choose the DVD Video or miniDVD compilation type from the selection list.

 The tabs with the configuration options that are valid for this compilation type are dis-

played.

Video and Slide Show

3. Click the button. New

 The New Compilation window is closed and the selection screen is opened. It includes

a compilation area for video and image files and an area for data.

4. Select the video file that you want to burn from the browser area on the right side.

5. Drag the existing DVD

area on the left side.

 The file is added to the compilation and displayed in the co

ity bar indicates how mu

folder structure of the video title (Video TS) into the video compilation

mpilation screen. The capac-

space is required on the disc.

ch

6. Click the Burn button.

 The Burn Compilation window is op

en

ed.

7. Set the options you require in the tabs.

 You ha

lation.

See also:

 Burn Compilation 31

ve successfully compiled a DVD-Video or miniDVD an

d can now burn this compi-

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8 Bootable Disc

Using Nero Linux you can create a bootable disc with which the computer can be started
without having to access the hard drive. For this reason a bootable disc is often used as an
"emergency disc" to start the computer if it is not possible to access the hard drive.
Bootable discs are created in accordance with the "El Torito" standard, an extension to the
ISO-9660 standard, which defines the structure of data discs. The disc contains a boot im­age and an ISO part. The boot image contains all files that are required to load the operating
system and to start the computer. The ISO part can contain any number of data files that you
can back up using this method.

8.1 Requirements for Booting from a Disc

To ensure that a computer can boot from disc, the start sequence must be set in the BIOS of
the computer in such a way that the drive is addressed first as the boot drive (start sequence
CD-ROM, C, A for instance). In the case of an SCSI CD-ROM drive, this drive must be con­nected to an SCSI adapter with a separate BIOS in which settings can be modified accord­ingly. (This will only work if there are no IDE hard drives present, as these come before the
SCSI adapter in the boot sequence.)
When booting from a disc, you can only start an operating system that does not write to the
medium, such as "MS DOS" or "Linux". During booting Microsoft
crosoft
possible with a disc and so the process is canceled and the PC cannot be started.

®

Windows® XP write to the medium from which they are being booted. This is not

Bootable Disc

®

Windows® 2000 and Mi-

8.2 Bootable disc template

For Nero Linux, the template for creating a bootable disc can be either a logical drive (e.g.
the C: drive) or a drive image file which contains the contents of a drive as a file sector for
sector. If the template for the bootable disc is a logical drive, the bootable disc will emulate
this when the system is booting. There are three emulation types:

Floppy emulation: This requires a bootable floppy disc for creating the bootable disc. At



startup the bootable disc emulates a floppy disk in drive A:. In the process, the drive let­ters increment, so that Drive A: corresponds to the bootable disc. The volume of the start
data is limited by the capacity of the floppy disk (e.g 1 MB).

Hard drive emulation: A bootable hard drive is required to create the bootable disc. At



startup the disc emulates Drive C. All drive letters from Drive C increment by one. The vo­lume of the start data is limited by the capacity of the CD (e.g. 700 MB) or DVD (8.5 GB)
If, for instance, you have a 200 GB hard drive with only one (200 GB) partition, you can

ootable disc from it without repartitioning your hard drive accordingly be-

not create
forehand.

No emulation: In this process the drive names are not changed. This type is used for



bootable installation CDs. This setting is intended for users who do no
hard drive emulation and who want to install their own device driver.

a b

t requi

.

-

re a floppy or

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8.3 Creating and Burning a Bootable Disc

To create a bootable disc, proceed as follows:

1. Click the New button in the main Nero Linux screen.

 The New Compilation window is opened.

2. If you want to create a bootable CD, select the entry CD from the combo box and the entry

CD-ROM (Boot) from the selection list.

If you want to create a bootable DVD, select the entry DVD from the combo box and the en­try DVD-ROM (Boot) from the selection list.

 The tabs for the bootable disc are displayed; the Boot tab is in front.

3. If the template data for the bootable disc should originate from a logical drive:

2. Select the entry you want from the drop-down menu.

4. If the template data for the bootable disc should originate from an image file:

1. Select the Image file option button in the Source of boot image data area.

w

2. Click on the Bro

3. Select the languag

drop-down menu.

4. Check the Enable expert features box and s

from the Emulation type drop-down menu.

se button and select the desired image file.

e that should appear while the system is booting from the Boot locale

Bootable Disc

Source of boot image data area. 1. Select the Bootable logical drive option button in the

elect the emulation type for the image file

5. Select any other options

required on the tabs.

6. Click the New button.

 The selection screen is displayed.

7. Select the files/folders that should be written to the ISO part of the bootable disc and drag

them into the compilation area.

 The files/folders are displayed in the compilation area and the capacity bar indicates how

much storage space is requ
can sta

See also:

 Burn Compilation 31

rt the burn process.

n the disc. You have now created the bootable disc and

ired o

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9 Load image file

You can use Nero Linux to burn a disc from a disk image that you have previously saved on
the hard drive.

To load a saved image file, proceed as follows:

1. Select a recorder from the drop-down menu.

2. Click the button in the main screen.

 The Open window is opened.

3. Select the desired image file and click the button. Open

 The window is opened. Burn Compilation

4. Set the desired options.

 You have successfully loaded the image file and can now burn it.

See also:

 Burning with Image Recorder – Creating an Image File 34

Load image file

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10 Burn Compilation

10.1 Choosing a Recorder

If you have installed multiple recorders, select a suitable recorder.

Proceed as follows:

1. Click the icon.

 The Choose recorder window appears.

2. Select the desired recorder.

3. If you would like to burn to a blank DVD, you can define the Book Type settings on some

recorders.

1. Click the Options button.

2. Select the required option from the Book Type Settings drop-down menu.

Four Book Type settings are available:

Automatic: Automatically selects the most suitable book type for this DVD.

Burn Compilation

DVD-ROM: sets the Book Type to DVD-ROM. Select this option if the DVD is

meant to play on multiple DVD players. Select this setting if the DVD is to be
played on several DVD players or your DVD player has difficulties with self­burned DVDs or of the DVD, DVD+ or DVD-RW specification.

Physical disc type: Selects the book type which is specified on the DVD.
Current recorder setting: Leaves the Book Type setting to the recorder.

4. Click the OK button.

 The selected recorder is accepted and the Choose Recorder window is closed.

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10.2 Burn Compilation Window

In the Burn Compilation window you can set or check the required burn options and then

start the actual burn process. The window consists of a drop-down menu, a selection list, va­rious tabs, and buttons.

Burn Compilation

Burn Compilation

The selected disc format is displayed in the list box. If multiple disc types are available for
this disc format, and if you have installed a suitable burner, you can select another disc type
from the combo box.
The following buttons are available:

Button

Disc Info

Button

Writing

Displays information on the disc inserted, such as contents (if any)
or available capacity for instance.

Starts the burn process if a burner is connected.

If a burner is not connected, the Save Image File window is ope-

ned.

This button is only available if the Burn check box is enabled.

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Burn Compilation

Button

OK

Button

Cancel

10.3 Settings for Burning

The Burn tab on the Burn Compilation window provides options for the burn process.

The following check boxes are available in the Action area

Check box

Determine maximum
speed

Check box

Simulation

Check box

Writing

Accepts all changes and closes the window.

This button is only available if the Burn box is unchecked.
Closes the Burn Compilation window.

Determines how quickly the compiled files can be accessed.

Simulates burning. In the process the simulation performs all
steps that are also carried out during burning with the excep­tion of setting the laser beam. A test determines whether the­re is a constant flow of data.

Enables the Burn button.

Check box

Finalizing a Disc

The following configuration options are available in the Writing area:

Drop-down menu

Write method

Input field

Number of copies

Check box

Buffer underrun protec­tion

Closes the disc so that you cannot write to this disc anymore.
Depending on the disc format, finalizing may be necessary.

Nero Linux automatically checks the box for the relevant disc
formats.

Selects the method used to burn the disc. Disc-at-once and

Track-at-once are available.
Disc-at-once: burns the entire disc in one go without having

to switch off the laser between individual audio files.

Track-at-once: Burns each audio file (track) separately onto

the disc, i.e. the laser is switched off and switched on again
after each audio file.

Defines the number of discs that are to be burned. The de­fault is set to one disc.

Provides buffer underrun protection.

This check box is only available if the selected burner sup­ports a method which offers buffer underrun protection.

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Burn Compilation

Check box

Verify written data

The speed test and simulation are not required for recorders that have a func­tion for protecting against buffer underruns.

Checks the data written to the disc after the burn process.
You can use this option particularly when burning backups to
ensure that all data has been written correctly.

This check box is only available if the selected recorder is not
the Nero Image Recorder.

10.4 Start the Burn Process - Burning Discs with the Drive

Many CD players cannot read rewritable CDs (CD-RW). You should therefore
use normal CD-ROMs for burning Audio CDs.

To start the burn process, proceed as follows:

1. Click the Burn button in the main screen.

 The Burn Compilation window appears; the Burn tab is in front.

2. Check or select the options on the individual tabs.

3. Insert an appropriate blank disc and click the Burn button.

 The burn process is started. On the screen a progress bar indicates the progress being

made by the burn process.

4. If you want to shut down the PC when done (as long as this is technically feasible), enable

the Shut Dow

5. If you want to check the written data after burning, enable the Ve

 When the burn process has finished, a dialog box appears.

n PC after Completion of Burn check box.

rify w

ritten data option.

6. If you would like to display the extended area with the event log, click the Details button.

7. If you would lik

Again button.

e to start another burn process with the same compilation, click the Burn

8. Click the OK button.

 The burnin

cord

10.5 Burn ting an Image File

ing with Image Recorder – Crea

To create an image file

g process is complete. You can now remove the burned disc from the re-

er.

, proceed as follows:

1. Click the New button.

2. Create a new compilation of your choice.

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Burn Compilation

Using Nero Linux you can create image files for disc types that the installed re-

corder cannot burn. You can enable this function via the File > Options > Ex-

pert Features menu, Enable all supported recorder formats for image re­corder check box. The drop-down menu in the Compilation window then ma-

kes available all supported disc types.

3. Select the files that you want to burn.

4. If you have installed multiple recorders, select Nero Image Recorder from the drop-down

menu.

5. Click the Burn button.

 The Burn Compilation window appears; the Burn tab is in front.

6. Click the Burn button.

 The Save Image File window appears.

7. Specify a file name and a storage location for the image file and click the Save button.

 The image file is created and saved in the selected storage location. On the screen, a

progress bar indicates the progress made while the file is being created. Once the crea-

tion proc

ess is ov

er, a dialog box appears.

8. Click the OK button.

 The dialog box is closed and you have successfully created the image file.

See also:

 Expert Features 42
 Load image file 30

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11 Copying CDs/DVDs

11.1 Copying methods

Nero Linux can be used for copying discs. There are two methods for this:

On-the-fly



Copy Over Image



od

Each meth

11.2 Copy Disc

has advantages and disadvantages which will depend on your requirements.

Copying CDs/DVDs

To copy a di

sc, 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 copyri
CDs violates national and international legislation.

Copy-protected Audio CDs cannot be copied using Nero Linux.

Some CDs/
whether your CD/DVD can be cop
the actual physical burn proces

DVDs a

re copy-protected and cannot be copied. If you are not sure

ied, activate simulation before commencing

s.

1. Click the Copy button in the main screen.

 The New Compilation window appears.

2. Select the disc type you want from the drop

-down menu.

3. Carry out the desired settings in the tabs.

4. If you want to copy discs using the Image Copy method:

1. Uncheck the On the fly box on the Copy Options tab.

2. Insert the disc that you want to copy into the recorde

5. If you want to copy discs using the on-the-fly method:

1. Enable the On-the-fly check box on the Copy Options tab.

2. Select the drive that

3. Insert the disc that you wa

4. Insert a blank disc.

is to contain the di

nt to copy into the selected drive.

sc to be copied from the Drive drop-down menu.

ght, unauthorized copying of

r

.

6. Click the Copy button.

 If you are copying via the drive, the copy process starts.

corder, the Save Image File dialog box appears:

Enter a name for your image file in the File Name text box.

7.

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If you are using

Nero Image Re-

Copying CDs/DVDs

8. Select the relevant storage location in the Save to directory tree and click the Save button.

 The copy and/or save process starts. You can follow the process status in the status b

If you are using a single drive for copying, you will be prompted to remove the
disc and to insert a

suitable blank disc after the image file has been written.

source

9. Click the Next button.

 You have successfully copied a disc.

ar.

11.3 Copy

settings

In the New Compilation window, define the options for copying at the beginning of the copy

procedure. You can use the button in the main screen to open the window.

Compilation window consists of a drop-down menu, various buttons, and tabs.

Copy

The Ne

w

Copy settings

-d

Only those disc types supported by the recorder are displayed in the drop
recorder can only burn CDs, the drop-down menu is grayed out.

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own menu. If the

Using Nero Linux you can create image files for disc types that the installed re-

corder cannot burn. You can enable this function via the File > Options > Ex-

pert Features menu, Enable all supported recorder formats for image re­corder check box. The drop-down menu in the Compilation window then ma-

kes available all supported disc types.

The following configuration options are available:

Copying CDs/DVDs

Button

Disc Info

Button

Copy

Button

Cancel

The following tabs are available:

Image

Copy Options
Read Options
Writing

Displays information on the disc inserted, such as contents (if any)
or available capacity for instance.

Starts the copy process.

Closes the New Compilation window.

Gives the path to the temporary image file and provides information
on the speed of the hard drive.

Contains options for configuring copying.

Contains options for configuring reading of the original disc.

Contains options for configuring the burn process.

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12 Erase Rewritable Disc window

Nero Linux 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 pur­pose:
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 can­not be restored with conventional methods. Repeated full erasing increases the probability
that third parties will not be able to reconstruct the contents.

Erase Rewritable Disc window

Erase Rewritable Disc window

The following configuration options are available in the Erase Rewritable Disc window :

Selection list

Select recorder

Defines the desired recorder.

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Erase Rewritable Disc window

Selection list

Select the erase me­thod to be used

Selection list

Erase speed

Button

Erase

Button

Cancel

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 physi­cally available. Erasing a 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 con­ventional methods. Repeated full erasing increases the prob­ability that third parties will not be able to reconstruct the con­tents. 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.

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13 Configuration options

You can define options for working with Nero Linux in the Options window.

Configuration options

Options Window

The following tabs are available:

Compilation
Cache
Font
Sounds
Audio
Expert Features

Audio CD Data­base

Ultrabuffer

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.

Provides the option to use the Internet database.

Defines the size of the RAM buffer.

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Configuration options

System Settings

File Browser
Misc.

13.1 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

Allows the system settings to be checked when the program is star­ted.

Contains options for configuring the file browser.

Contains options for configuring compilations, burning, the data­base, the user interface as well as advanced 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.

Check box

Do not eject disc after burning

Check box

Enable all supported recorder
formats for image recorder

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.

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14 Technical Information

14.1 System requirements

14.1.1 General System Requirements

To install Nero Linux you need administrator rights.

For writing audio and data discs:

800 MHz Intel Pentium III processor, AMD Sempron 2200+ processor or equivalent



At least 128 MB



Hard Drive Space:

700 MB free hard drive space for CD images and temporary files



Up to 9 GB free hard drive space for DVD images and temporary files



Up to 50 GB free hard drive space for



Optical De

vice:

RAM or more

Blu-ray Di

Technical Information

sc BD-R/RE dual layer disc images

CD and/or DVD/DVD-RAM recor



Optional:

16-bit sound card and speakers



14.1.2 Linux kernel requirements

inux kernel version

L

version 2.4 or higher

el

Kern



the



Toge

r with Serial ATA recorders, we recommend kernel version 2.6 or higher

How to get the Linux kernel version

To find out which Linux ke
terminal.

About the Linux kernel version

The kernel is the heart of your Linux system. It provid
level drivers used to access your devices.

In order to identify your devices file names clearly, you need to first know the
version of the Linux kernel you are curre

der

rnel you

are using you can enter uname –r into a

es, for example, the low-

ntly using.

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Technical Information

14.1.3

Advanced system requirements

Under Linux, all the devices are associated with specific files called device files. All device
files that are available on your machine are lo
the version of the Linux kernel you are using, your recorder device file name may differ, due
to the low-level driver it is using.
In this chapter you will find explanations on how to find your device file names and how to
set access on them. In any case, if Nero Linux detects that something is misconfigured on
your system, it will warn you

when starting.

cated in

14.1.3.1 Explanation to device filenames under Linux

Currently, you can have many different interfaces on a recorder: IDE, SCSI, USB, FireWire
(IEEE 1394) or Serial ATA.

14.1.3.1.1 IDE devices

Most internal recorders are connected
cording to their position on this bus (bu
shou

ld have the following naming convention:

hd

/dev/ a : Primary Master device



/dev/hdb : Primary Slave device



/dev/hdc : Secondary Master device



/dev/hdd : Secondary Slave device



the IDE bus. Linux assig

to
s number and master/slave settings). Basically, you

side the /dev directory. Depending on

ns them a device file ac-

If you have an additional IDE controller on your motherboard, the filenames
scheme is the same, using the remaining letters (for example /dev/hde and
/dev/hdf)

14.1.3.1.2

SCSI recording devices are handled by two different drivers under Linux, and so two differ­ent device files are created to handle one physical device:

/dev/srX or /dev/scdX : Used only to read data from media



/dev/sgX : Used by Nero Linux to communicate with the device



(X is a numbe
If your recorder is correctly recognized by the Linux kernel it should appear in th

/proc/scsi/scsi. Unfortunately, there is no way to determine the X number fr

coordinates of your recorder. But usually, the numbers are used incremen

0, corresponding to the position of the device in the /proc/scsi/scsi file.

Usually all distributions are shipping a kernel configure
pending on your kernel configuration, one of these files can be unavailable. In
both, you should make sure that your kernel is con

SCSI devices

r identifying your device)

e file

om the SCSI

tally, starting from

d with these options. Sometimes, de-

order to have

figured with the following options:

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Technical Information

CONFIG_SCSI (SCSI support)



CONFIG_BLK_DEV_SR (SCSI CD-ROM support : provides /dev/scdX)



CONFIG_CHR_DEV_SG (SCSI



For more information about how to configure your kernel for recording CD or DVD, you can
refer to the generic Linux HOWTOs, for example see

CD-Writing HOWTO: http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/other-



formats/html_single/CD-Writing-HOWTO.html

CDROM-Writing HOWTO: http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/other-



formats/html_single/CDROM-HOWTO.html

generic support : provides /dev/sgX)

14.1.3.1.3

As all exte ssociated with a virtual SCSI device, the filename scheme is the
same as for real SCSI devices (see SCSI devices).
If you do not see your

distribution documentation.

14.1.3.1.4 Serial ATA d

Some new recorders are now coming with a Serial ATA connector instead of the old IDE o-

ne. These devices are correctly handled with the 2.6 kernel liba

command to use a kernel 2.6.19 or higher to use such devices without problems.
Serial ATA devices controlled by the libata are – like external devices – associated with a

virtual SCSI device, so they should also appear in the /proc/scsi/scsi file.

External devices

rnal devices are a

external device in the /proc/scsi/scsi file after you plugged it in, make

re information please refer to your Linux sure that the kernel is correctly configured. For mo

If your external device is inside the /proc/scsi/scsi file and not present in
the recorders list of Nero Linux, make sure you have the
SCSI generic support enabled. Most of the time, loading the ‘sg’ kernel module
fix this problem.

evices

ta. However we strongly re-

14.1

.3.2 IDE Devices Configuration

14.1.3.2.1

With 2.4 kernels, all IDE devices that you want to be available
ide-scsi driver (even CD/DVD readers). This driver as
standard IDE device.
Usually, Linux distributions automatically configure everything so that only recorders use this
driver. In such cases, you will not be able to use your CD or DVD readers inside Nero Linux
and you have to make the device use the ide-scsi driver.

IDE Devices configuration with 2.4 kernels

in Nero Linux must use the

sociates a virtual SCSI device with a

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Technical Information

Before you configure a device, make sure that you ha
lowing options:

CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDESCSI (SCSI emulation support)



CONFIG_SCSI (SCSI support)



CONFIG_BLK_DEV_SG (SCSI generic support)



Configuring a device, so that it will use the ide-scsi driver, is done by providing a specific
gument hdx=ide-scsi to the kernel command line. For example, if the device file correspond­ing to your recorder is /dev/hdb, you will ha
line.
If you do not know how to do this, please refer to your distributi
how to pass options to the kernel at boot time. Please also note that most of the actual dis­tributions provide some graphical frontends to modify the boot loader parameters:

For Red Hat Linux run ksconfig (this application is called Kickstart Configurator). When



the application is running, click on Boot Loader Options and fill the Kernel Parameters

field.

For SuSE Linux run YaST2, select System in the left pane and then double-click on



Boot Loader Configuration. Once the module is launched, click on Edit Configuration
Files to set up the device parameters.

14.1.3.2.2 IDE Devices configuration with 2.6 kernels

With 2.6 kernels, the native IDE CD-ROM driver, called ide-cdrom, has been completely re­written to us
includes DMA acceleration that lets you use high-speed devices (l
Accordingly, the ide-scsi driver (that has been used with lower version kernels) has been de­precated. If you continue using this driver with a 2.6 kernel, your d
with Nero Linux (note that you will also have a warning message f
time).

In order to use an IDE device with Nero Linux under a 2.6 kernel, you must associate it w
the ide-cdrom driver. Therefore, the kernel command
"old", ide-scsi dr

If you do not know how to do this, please

e the latest technologies available and permit optical disc recording. This driver

iver (no hdXX=ide-scsi parameter).

ve to provide hdb=ide-scsi to the kernel command

refer to your distribution documentation.

ve configu

line must not be associated with the

red your kernel with the fol-

a

r-

on documentation to find out

ike DVD recorders).

evices will not be available

rom the kernel at boot

ith

14.1.3.3 Setting correct permissions on the devices files

14.1.3.3.1 Setting permissions for static "/dev" support

If you want to give other users access to all disc devices you can do this in Linux by setting
correct permissions for corresponding device file names. (Please note: this occurs in the
control of the operating system, not in Nero Linux.)

Requirements:

 You have enough privileges to do so.

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To setup correct permissions on your device files, proceed as follows:

1. Open a terminal.

2. Type the following command (where X is the letter corresponding to the IDE device):

1. chmod o+r+w /dev/sg*

2. chmod o+r+w /dev/hdX

3. You can run the last command more that once if you have multiple IDE devices.

 Users are given read and write permission on all your SCSI generic devices (CD-ROM

for example) and your IDE disc devices.

If you only want to give access to some users, another possibility is to create a
new group called for example "nero" and change the group of the device files
corresponding to your disc devices with it. Then give read/write permission to
the group on these device files and finally, just add all the users that are al­lowed to use to the newly created group

14.1.3.3.2 udev support

Nero Linux supports udev, the new /dev file system implementation that are used in actual
Linux distributions.
With this file system, all permissions is set during boot time using some specific configuration
files. In order to make your modifications permanent, you have to change the files located in
/etc/udev/rules.d. For more details, you can have a look to udev FAQ.

In some rare cases, an hotplug device that gets plugged in when Nero Linux is already star­ted might not being recognized directly. In such cases, restart Nero Linux.

14.1.3.4 Setting up DMA acceleration on IDE devices

DMA acceleration provides an improvement in throughput for the disc drives, and let you sa­fely use all your recording devices. Depending on your Linux kernel and distribution configu­ration, you might have DMA acceleration that is automatically enabled on startup.
If your hardware supports it, we recommend enabling DMA acceleration not only for IDE
hard disk drives, but also for disc drives such as CD/DVD readers and recorders.

If one of your devices has no DMA acceleration, Nero Linux will warn you when starting the
application.

Proceed as follows to activate the DMA acceleration on a device (please note that this set­ting is performed in the operating system, not in Nero Linux):

1. Carry out the following command as roo

ter that corres

DMA acceleration is activated.



ponds to the IDE devi

t: hdparm –d1 /dev/hdX (where X stands for the let-

ce)

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This setting is not permanent. If you want to enable DMA at boot time, you can
add the command above in one of your startup scripts. As these scripts are dis­tribution dependant, please refer to your distribution documentation to find out
how to do this. Please note that most of the distributions have some graphical
frontends to configure this.

14.1.4 Supported Distributions

Nero Linux supports the following distributions:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4



SuSE Linux 10.0



Fedora 4



Debian GNU/Lin



Ubuntu 5.10



Linspire 6.0.x



The distributi

ux 3.1

ons are su

pported as of the indicated versions.

Technical Information

14.2 Formats supporte

14.2.1 Disc formats

Audio CD



Mixed mode C



CD EXTRA



miniDVD



DVD-Vi



14.2.2 Disk types

CD



DVD



Blu-ray



HD D



deo

VD

You can find more info

www.nero.com/link.php?topic_id=416

The actual entries that are available, and the actual d
can be written to de

d

Ds

rmation on Blu-ray

pend on the recorder used.

support at

.

isc types (e.g. DVD) that

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14.2.3 Audio formats and codecs

MP3 / mp3PRO



Moving Picture Experts Group-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3)



OGG Vorbis (OGG, OGM)



Recource Interchange File Format WAVE (WAV, WAVE)



Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC)



Linear Pulse Code Modulation (LPCM, PCM, L16)



Technical Information

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15 Glossary

Blu-ray

Blu-ray technology 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).

Bootable CD

Booting refers to loading the operating system when a computer is started. This is normally
done from the hard drive. However, if you do not want to boot or cannot boot your computer
from your hard drive for whatever reason, you can load an operating environment from the
drive with a boot CD.

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.

Image

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 ß.

MP3

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 de­pending 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.

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Glossary

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.

MPEG-2

The Moving Picture Experts Group defined this industry standard for video and audio co­decs. There is little difference between MPEG-1 and MPEG-2: MPEG-2 is a broadcast stan­dard and better for televisions that are interlaced. MPEG-2 is used as a video format for
DVDs.

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.

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16 Index

Index

A

Audio

Creating an audio CD ...................................... 20

Audio CD............................................... 10

Configuration options....................................... 21

convert............................................................. 22

Save to Computer............................................ 22

Audio file

Edit .................................................................... 8

Normalize ........................................................ 21

Audio tracks

Fill Titles .......................................................... 23

B

Backup .................................................. 17

Book Type setting: ................................ 31

Bootable Disc.................................. 11, 28

burn ................................................................. 29

Booting

Conditions........................................................ 28

Buffer Underrun..................................... 33

Burn Settings

conduct ............................................................ 32

C

Capacity bar .......................................... 13

CD EXTRA ...................................... 10, 21

CD Text ................................................. 21

Character set

Defining ........................................................... 18

Compilation area................................... 13

Conventions, manual .............................. 6

Copy...................................................... 36

Copy option ..................................... 37, 38

D

Data

Create CD/DVD ............................................... 15

Data disc ............................................... 10

Data mode............................................. 18

Debian package

Installing ............................................................ 7

Define data............................................ 12

Device file.............................................. 44

devices

external ............................................................45

IDE ................................................................... 44

SCSI................................................................. 44

Serial ATA........................................................ 45

Disc

Finalize.............................................................33

Disc format ............................................ 11

Disc-at-Once ......................................... 33

DMA acceleration.................................. 46

set ....................................................................47

DVD-Video ...................................... 11, 27

E

El Torito................................................. 28

Emulation .............................................. 28

External devices.................................... 45

F

File system ............................................ 18

I

IDE devices ........................................... 44

IDE devices

configure 2.4 kernel .........................................45

IDE devices

configure 2.6 kernel .........................................46

Image File

burn.................................................................. 30

Create ..............................................................34

Image Recorder .................................... 15

Internet Database.................................. 23

ISO ........................................................ 18

L

Length of file name ............................... 18

Linux kernel version .............................. 43

to find out .............................................43, 44, 45

M

Main Screen ............................................ 8

Menu Bar ...........................................................8

Toolbar............................................................... 8

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Index

Manual, conventions ............................... 6

Method of working

Basic.................................................................. 5

Basic Steps........................................................ 5

miniDVD ................................................ 27

Mixed Mode CD .................................... 10

Mixed mode CDs................................... 21

Multisession Disc .................................. 17

Continue .......................................................... 17

Starting ............................................................ 17

N

Nero Linux

Installation ......................................................... 7

Installing ............................................................ 7

New Compilation................................... 10

O

Options

Configure ......................................................... 41

Set ................................................................... 41

R

Recorder

Select............................................................... 31

Requirements

Memory............................................................ 43

Rewritable disc...................................... 34

Delete .............................................................. 39

Erase method .................................................. 40

Erasing a Disc ................................................. 39

RPM package

Installing ............................................................ 7

S

SCSI devices......................................... 44

Selection screen.................................... 12

Serial ATA devices................................ 45

Session

Importing .......................................................... 17

Setting correct permissions on the
device's files

set ....................................................................46

Simulation ............................................. 33

T

Track-At-Once....................................... 33

Tracks

Save................................................................. 22

U

udev ...................................................... 47

UDF....................................................... 19

V

Video

DVD-Video file .................................................27

W

Web browser area................................. 13

Writing

Burn options..................................................... 33

Starting............................................................. 34

Write method.................................................... 33

X

Xbox™

Create compatible disc ....................................19

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