Nero NERO 6 user Manual
User Guide
Nero
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Contents
1 General information about Nero Burning ROM 6........................ 10
1.1 About the Nero Help Manual ..................................................... 10
1.2 The structure of the Help Manual ............................................. 11
1.3 What’s new with Nero 6.0?........................................................ 12
1.3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 12
1.3.2 Burning window............................................................................ 12
1.4 Media supported by Nero .......................................................... 12
1.4.1 CD ................................................................................................ 13
1.4.2 DDCD........................................................................................... 13
1.4.3 DVD.............................................................................................. 13
1.4.4 HD-Burn ....................................................................................... 14
2 Menu structure .............................................................................. 15
2.1 File ............................................................................................... 15
2.1.1 New .............................................................................................. 15
2.1.2 Open ............................................................................................ 15
2.1.3 Close ............................................................................................ 15
2.1.4 Save ............................................................................................. 15
2.1.5 Save As........................................................................................ 15
2.1.6 Compilation Info ........................................................................... 15
2.1.7 Refresh Compilation..................................................................... 15
2.1.8 Preferences.................................................................................. 15
2.1.9 Page View .................................................................................... 16
2.1.10 Print.............................................................................................. 16
2.1.11 Print Disk Cover ........................................................................... 16
2.1.12 Previous File ................................................................................ 16
2.1.13 Exit ............................................................................................... 16
2.2 Edit .............................................................................................. 16
2.2.1 Undo............................................................................................. 16
2.2.2 Cut................................................................................................ 16
2.2.3 Copy............................................................................................. 16
2.2.4 Paste ............................................................................................ 16
2.2.5 Paste Shortcut.............................................................................. 16
2.2.6 Delete........................................................................................... 17
2.2.7 Select All ...................................................................................... 17
2.2.8 Invert Selection ............................................................................ 17
2.2.9 Properties..................................................................................... 17
2.2.10 Add File ........................................................................................ 17
2.2.11 Create Folder ............................................................................... 17
2.2.12 Find .............................................................................................. 17
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2.3 View ............................................................................................. 18
2.3.1 Toolbar ......................................................................................... 18
2.3.2 Status Bar .................................................................................... 18
2.3.3 Large Icons .................................................................................. 18
2.3.4 Small Icons................................................................................... 18
2.3.5 List................................................................................................ 18
2.3.6 Details .......................................................................................... 18
2.3.7 Arrange Icons............................................................................... 18
2.3.8 Original......................................................................................... 18
2.3.9 ISO Level 1, ISO Level 2, Joliet ................................................... 18
2.3.10 Refresh......................................................................................... 19
2.4 Recorder ..................................................................................... 19
2.4.1 Choose Recorder ......................................................................... 19
2.4.2 Select Robot................................................................................. 19
2.4.3 Burn Compilation.......................................................................... 19
2.4.4 Copy Disk..................................................................................... 19
2.4.5 Burn Image................................................................................... 19
2.4.6 Burn HD Backup .......................................................................... 19
2.4.7 Burn HFS Partition ....................................................................... 20
2.4.8 Burn DiskT@2.............................................................................. 20
2.4.9 Erase ReWritable ......................................................................... 20
2.4.10 Eject Medium ............................................................................... 20
2.4.11 Medium-Info ................................................................................. 20
2.5 Extras .......................................................................................... 20
2.5.1 File Encoding ............................................................................... 20
2.5.2 Save Track ................................................................................... 21
2.5.3 View Track ................................................................................... 21
2.5.4 Autodetect CD/DVD-ROM............................................................ 21
2.6 Database ..................................................................................... 21
2.6.1 Open Program CD Database ....................................................... 21
2.6.2 Open Program Title Database ..................................................... 21
2.6.3 Open User CD Database ............................................................. 22
2.6.4 Open User Title Database............................................................ 22
2.6.5 Create A New User Database...................................................... 22
2.6.6 Import Internet Database ............................................................. 22
2.6.7 Repair A Damaged Database ...................................................... 22
2.7 Window ....................................................................................... 23
2.7.1 Horizontal (compilation top) ......................................................... 23
2.7.2 Horizontal (compilation bottom) ................................................... 23
2.7.3 Vertical (compilation left).............................................................. 23
2.7.4 Vertical (compilation right)............................................................ 23
2.8 Help ............................................................................................. 23
2.8.1 Contents....................................................................................... 23
2.8.2 Use Nero Express ........................................................................ 23
2.8.3 Update Antivirus scanner ............................................................. 23
2.8.4 Enter new serial number .............................................................. 24
2.8.5 Ahead on the Internet................................................................... 24
2.8.6 About Nero Burning ROM ............................................................ 24
3 Nero Express ................................................................................. 25
3.1 Differences to Nero .................................................................... 25
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4 Preferences.................................................................................... 26
4.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 26
4.2 General........................................................................................ 27
4.3 Cache .......................................................................................... 27
4.4 Language .................................................................................... 27
4.5 Sounds ........................................................................................ 27
4.6 Expert Features .......................................................................... 27
4.7 Database ..................................................................................... 28
4.8 Ultrabuffer................................................................................... 28
4.9 File Browser................................................................................ 28
4.10 Mics ............................................................................................. 28
5 Choose Recorder .......................................................................... 29
5.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 29
5.2 Recorder ..................................................................................... 29
5.3 Image Recorder .......................................................................... 29
5.4 Multiple Recorder....................................................................... 29
6 Before you burn your first disc .................................................... 30
6.1 The Burn tab ............................................................................... 30
6.2 Determine maximum speed ...................................................... 30
6.3 Simulation................................................................................... 30
6.4 Write ............................................................................................ 31
6.5 Finalize CD.................................................................................. 31
6.6 Write Speed ................................................................................ 31
6.7 Write Method .............................................................................. 31
6.7.1 Disc-at-once ................................................................................. 31
6.7.2 Track-at-once ............................................................................... 31
6.8 Number of Copies ...................................................................... 32
6.9 Buffer Underrun Protection....................................................... 32
6.10 Use Multiple Recorders ............................................................. 32
6.11 Virus Check Before Burning ..................................................... 32
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7 Creating a CD/DVD ........................................................................ 33
7.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 33
7.2 Data CD (ISO).............................................................................. 33
7.2.1 Background information ............................................................... 33
7.2.2 Burning data CDs (without using Multisession)............................ 34
7.3 Data CD (Multisession) .............................................................. 36
7.3.1 General ........................................................................................ 36
7.3.2 How are Multisession CDs structured? ........................................ 37
7.3.3 Background information ............................................................... 37
7.3.4 Creating a Multisession CD (Start)............................................... 38
7.3.5 Creating a Multisession CD (Continue)........................................ 40
7.3.6 Creating a Multisession CD (Finish)............................................. 42
7.3.7 Additional notes............................................................................ 44
7.4 Audio CD..................................................................................... 45
7.4.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 45
7.4.2 Source medium is CD/DVD drive................................................. 46
7.4.3 Source medium is hard disk......................................................... 47
7.4.4 Burning audio files from CD ......................................................... 47
7.4.5 Burning audio files from your hard disk........................................ 49
7.4.6 CD-Text........................................................................................ 51
7.4.7 Special audio filters ...................................................................... 52
7.4.8 Audio CD Player........................................................................... 54
7.4.9 Recording records........................................................................ 54
7.4.10 Splitting tracks.............................................................................. 54
7.4.11 Encoding ...................................................................................... 55
7.4.12 Decoding ...................................................................................... 58
7.4.13 M3U Playlists ............................................................................... 58
7.4.14 Nero Wave Editor......................................................................... 59
7.4.15 The Nero CD database ................................................................ 59
7.5 Mixed Mode CD .......................................................................... 63
7.5.1 Creating a Mixed Mode CD.......................................................... 64
7.6 CD EXTRA................................................................................... 66
7.6.1 Creating a CD EXTRA CD ........................................................... 66
7.7 Bootable CD and DVD................................................................ 68
7.7.1 Conditions .................................................................................... 68
7.7.2 Background .................................................................................. 69
7.7.3 Template for making a bootable CD ............................................ 69
7.7.4 Making bootable CDs................................................................... 70
7.8 Video CD/Super Video CD ......................................................... 71
7.8.1 Supported formats........................................................................ 71
7.8.2 Video CD...................................................................................... 71
7.8.3 Super Video CD ........................................................................... 72
7.8.4 Re-encoding MPEG-1, MPEG-2/SVCD files................................ 72
7.8.5 Nero DVD plugin .......................................................................... 73
7.8.6 VCD and SVCD menus................................................................ 73
7.9 (Super) Video CD........................................................................ 74
7.9.1 Creating a Video CD .................................................................... 74
7.9.2 Creating a Super Video CD.......................................................... 77
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7.10 Images on a Video CD or Super Video CD............................... 79
7.10.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 79
7.10.2 Creating a simple CD ................................................................... 79
7.10.3 Creating an interactive CD with images ....................................... 81
7.11 HFS CD........................................................................................ 84
7.12 Hybrid CDs.................................................................................. 85
7.12.1 Creating a Hybrid CD ................................................................... 85
7.13 UDF Format................................................................................. 87
7.13.1 Creating a UDF CD ...................................................................... 87
7.13.2 Creating a UDF/ISO Bridge CD ................................................... 89
8 Copying CDs.................................................................................. 91
8.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 91
8.2 Copying methods....................................................................... 92
8.2.1 Copying using an image file ......................................................... 92
8.2.2 Copying using a fast copy (on the fly) .......................................... 93
8.3 Verifying audio read quality ...................................................... 95
8.4 Setting speed on CD/DVD-ROM drives .................................... 96
9 Image file........................................................................................ 99
9.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 99
9.2 Creating an image file................................................................ 99
9.3 Burning the image file ............................................................. 100
9.4 Nero ImageDrive....................................................................... 100
9.4.1 What is Nero ImageDrive? ......................................................... 100
9.4.2 Installation of Nero ImageDrive.................................................. 101
9.4.3 Procedure................................................................................... 101
10 Saving tracks using Nero ........................................................... 102
10.1 Saving audio tracks ................................................................. 102
10.2 Saving data tracks ................................................................... 102
11 Nero Toolkit ................................................................................. 105
11.1 Nero CD-DVD Speed ................................................................ 105
11.2 Nero DriveSpeed ...................................................................... 106
11.2.1 Using Nero DriveSpeed ............................................................. 106
11.3 Nero InfoTool............................................................................ 107
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12 Miscellaneous.............................................................................. 108
12.1 Virus Checker ........................................................................... 108
12.1.1 Updating the database ............................................................... 108
12.2 Nero level indicator.................................................................. 108
12.2.1 Modifying the Nero level indicator .............................................. 109
12.3 Automatic detection of CD/DVD-ROM drives ........................ 109
12.3.1 Background ................................................................................ 109
12.3.2 Autodetection of CD/DVD-ROM drives ...................................... 109
12.3.3 Resolving problems in the automatic detection process ............ 111
12.4 Burning oversize CDs.............................................................. 111
12.4.1 Enabling overburning ................................................................. 111
12.5 Automatic system shutdown at the end of the burning
process ..................................................................................... 113
12.5.1 Activating automatic system shutdown ...................................... 114
12.6 Verifying compilations with Nero ........................................... 114
12.6.1 Writing data to a CD or DVD involves more risks than writing data
to a hard disk.............................................................................. 114
12.6.2 Using the Verify option ............................................................... 114
12.6.3 How the Verify option works....................................................... 115
12.7 Erasing data from rewritable discs......................................... 115
13 Additional modules ..................................................................... 116
13.1 Nero Cover Designer ............................................................... 116
13.2 Nero Wave Editor ..................................................................... 116
13.3 Nero StartSmart........................................................................ 117
13.4 Nero BackItUp .......................................................................... 117
13.5 Nero SoundTrax ....................................................................... 117
13.6 MP3 encoder............................................................................. 119
13.7 mp3PRO encoder ..................................................................... 119
13.7.1 Choosing between MP3 and mp3PRO ...................................... 120
13.8 MPEG-4/AAC enkoder / dekoder............................................. 121
13.9 DVD encoder............................................................................. 122
13.9.1 Super Video CD ......................................................................... 122
13.10 MPEG-2/DVD Enkoder ............................................................. 123
13.11 Nero Multi Mounter .................................................................. 124
13.12 Nero SDK .................................................................................. 124
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14 FAQs............................................................................................. 125
14.1 General questions about Nero................................................ 125
14.1.1 Can Nero burn and copy CDs on the fly?................................... 125
14.1.2 How do I create a CD image file? .............................................. 126
14.1.3 I have created a multisession CD, but I can only see the first or the
last session in Explorer. Why is this?......................................... 126
14.1.4 I have entered my serial number, but I cannot open Nero. Why is
this?............................................................................................ 126
14.1.5 Although the speed test and the simulation ran correctly, when I
burn the CD I get SCSI error messages such as 'Host adapter
error' or 'Queueing failed'. What should I do? ............................ 126
14.1.6 How can I avoid 'Buffer underrun' errors?.................................. 127
14.1.7 I can't select any language other than English........................... 127
14.1.8 Since I installed Nero, my computer is behaving unpredictably.
What is the cause of this? .......................................................... 127
14.1.9 I can read the CD that I have burnt in my recorder, but not in all
CD/DVD-ROM drives. Why is this?............................................ 128
14.1.10 My fast SCSI CD/DVD-ROM drive can only read relatively slowly
using Nero. Why is this? Why is this? ........................................ 128
14.1.11 How do I remove the irritating 2-second pause between audio
tracks?........................................................................................ 128
14.1.12 The audio CDs which I have burnt have sound interference such
as crackling, humming or rustling. Why is this? ......................... 128
14.1.13 One of the following error messages appears during the burning
process. Why is this? ................................................................. 129
14.1.14 Nero does not detect my CD/DVD-ROM drive. What should I do?
................................................................................................... 129
14.2 Context-sensitive help............................................................. 130
14.3 Support ..................................................................................... 130
15 Glossary ....................................................................................... 132
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1 General information about Nero
Burning ROM 6
1.1 About the Nero Help Manual
This help manual describes Nero’s many different functions. There are lots of
different burning programs – but Nero is unique, Nero offers more!
With Nero you can burn all kinds of media:
Audio CD
When you create an audio CD, compressed music files are automatically
converted into CDA format without having to change any settings.
Data CD (ISO)
HFS CD
Mixed Mode CD
CD EXTRA
Video CD/Super Video CD
When you create a video CD, uncompressed video files are automatically
converted into MPG-1 format without having to change any settings. To
create a Super Video CD, you either need to have your data in MEG-2 format
already or you will need to convert your files into this format using the DVD
plugin, which you can buy at an extra charge.
Bootable CD and DVD
Hybrid CDs
UDF Format (CD and DVD)
and of course you can also copy CDs (and DVDs).
The Nero Cover Designer enables you to create your own individual covers for
your CDs.
The Nero Wave Editor enables you to edit audio files.
Nero CD-DVD Speed is a benchmark program which provides detailed
information about the speed of your CD and DVD drives. Knowledge of audio
extraction capability (Digital Audio Extraction - DAE) is particularly important for
saving audio tracks on hard disk and for copying audio CDs because audio data
is extracted digitally from CDs.
Nero DriveSpeed enables you to adjust the reading speed of your CD drive if it
is too noisy when running.
Nero ImageDrive enables you to view the content of an image file.
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Nero InfoTool provides you with detailed information about the capabilities of
your CD/DVD drives.
Note: Nero InfoTool is not always included with Nero; you can download it free
from http://www.cdspeed2000.com.
1.2 The structure of the Help Manual
This Help Manual is structured as follows:
The chapter entitled 'Menu structure' describes Nero’s menu structure and
explains what each command does.
The chapter entitled 'Nero Express' offers a brief description of Nero Express
as well as explaining the differences to Nero.
The chapter entitled 'Preferences' describes the tabs and how to change the
general settings for burning with Nero to suit your own personal needs.
The chapter entitled 'Choose Recorder' tells you how to select a recorder. If you
can only see one recorder In the Choose Recorder screen, you probably only
have one physical recorder installed, but thanks to Nero you will also have a socalled Image Recorder which enables you to create image files on your hard
disk which you can burn onto a medium later on.
The chapter entitled 'Before you burn your first disc' tells you how to create the
various kinds of CDs.
The Help Manual is structured as follows:
Before you burn your first disc: This section contains useful tips, tricks and
information about burning media.
Creating a CD/DVD: This section tells you how to burn a medium.
Copying CDs: This section tells you how to copy a medium.
Image file: Here you can find out how to create and burn an image file.
Saving tracks using Nero: This section tells you how to save tracks on a disc
onto your hard disk.
Nero Toolkit: This contains useful tools to make your work easier.
Miscellaneous: This section contains information about programs like the
Virus Checker and other helpful tips on burning, such as how to overburn.
Additional modules: This section contains information about the additional
Nero modules available.
FAQs: Here you will find the answers to frequently asked questions.
Glossary: The glossary explains some of the terms associated with burning
media.
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1.3 What’s new with Nero 6.0?
1.3.1 Introduction
The version 6.0 of Nero remains true to its original concept of providing highquality and user-friendly software, offering both enough support for beginners
while at the same time satisfying the needs of more advanced users.
Even though the interface has changed slightly, we think you will be impressed
by the changes, as Nero is now even more convenient and user-friendly.
But that is not all – there are new additions to the Nero program range.
Nero StartSmart is a program which displays the installed components of
Nero as well as opening them. Nero StartSmart allows you to select and
open the right program for every individual type of compilation. The programs
in the Nero Toolkit can also be called up using Nero StartSmart.
Nero BackItUp is a program for backing up and restoring data which is easy
to use, convenient and powerful.
Nero SoundTrax is a professional program for the creation of mastered
audio CDs. More information about Nero SoundTrax can be found in the
associated Quickstart.
Version 4 of our packet writing software InCD is now available. It has been fully
revised and now represents the benchmark for packet writing software. More
information about InCD can be found in the associated Quickstart.
The Nero Wave Editor now supports DirectX and VST plug-ins and contains
new features and filters. More information about Nero Wave Editor can be
found in the associated Quickstart.
1.3.2 Burning window
The Burning window is no longer a separate window which opens when Nero
starts burning, but instead is now integrated into the Nero interface. This means
that you now only have to move around in one interface.
1.4 Media supported by Nero
With Nero you can burn both CDs and DVDs. For this reason, we use the
generic term 'disk' in this manual. You can burn CDs both with a CD recorder and
a DVD recorder. The result depends on the disk you use. With a CD recorder you
can only burn CDs and not DVDs. If you wish to burn a particular compilation
which is only possible with a specific disk format (Video CD or Super Video CD),
then the corresponding disk format will be specified.
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1.4.1 CD
Nero provides you with a standard user interface that makes creating any kind
of medium child’s play. You can use any of the tabs for creating CDs; you will
therefore find detailed descriptions of each one in the appropriate sections. As
you can put any type of DDCD and DVD compilation on a CD as well, we have
explained how to burn a CD, but we have not provided specific instructions on
how to create a DDCD or DVD.
1.4.2 DDCD
Nero provides you with a standard user interface that makes creating any kind
of medium child’s play. This also means that the tabs that define the properties
of the DDCD are also largely identical to those for a CD. The procedure for
copying a DDCD is slightly different, for example because a DDCD can only be
used for data and not as a music medium, so the “Read Options” tab is not
available for DDCDs. Options like the choice of format (‘Mode 1’ and ‘Mode 2 /
XA’) are not available for DDCDs, so this area is deactivated on the
corresponding tab.
The individual steps involved in creating a DDCD are no different from those
involved in creating a CD. The process of creating a DDCD is therefore not
described separately.
The DDCD (double-density CD) is an expanded version of the CD and a kind of
halfway house between the CD and the DVD, and accommodates up to 1.3 GB
of data.
You can create the following compilations on a DDCD:
DDCD-ROM (ISO)
Copy of a DDCD
DDCD-ROM (Boot)
DDCD-ROM (UDF)
DDCD-ROM (UDF/ISO)
To find out how to copy a DDCD, for example, please refer to the section
entitled 'Copying CDs'.
1.4.3 DVD
Nero provides you with a standard user interface that makes creating any kind
of medium child’s play. This also means that the tabs which define the
properties of the DVD are also largely identical to those of a corresponding CD.
The procedure for creating a DVD (ISO) is slightly different, for example
because this kind of DVD will not always allow multisessions, so the
corresponding tab will not always be available. Options like the choice of format
(‘Mode 1’ and ‘Mode 2 / XA’) are not available on DVD (ISO)s, so this area is
deactivated on the corresponding tab.
DVD is short for Digital Versatile Disc. On the outside, a DVD looks like a
standard CD. However, it is able to store more data (currently up to 4.7 GB
compared with a CD’s 650 MB) as the information is stored more closely
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together, and the disc is written in up to four layers. This information has to be
read by a special laser with a modified wavelength, which is why standard CD
drives cannot read DVDs.
Nero enables you to burn the following kinds of DVD:
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+RW
DVD+R
The individual steps involved in creating a DVD are no different from those
involved in creating a CD. The process of creating a DVD is therefore not
described separately.
You can create the following compilations on a DVD:
DVD-ROM (ISO)
Copy of a DVD
DVD-ROM (Boot)
DVD-ROM (UDF)
DVD-ROM (UDF/ISO)
To find out how to copy a DVD-ROM, for example, please refer to the section
entitled 'Copying CDs'.
1.4.4 HD-Burn
HD-Burn is a process that makes use of DVD technology to write onto CD-Rs.
For example, this makes it possible to double the amount that can be recorded
on a CD-R and so store up to 1.4 gigabytes of data on it instead of 700 MB.
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2 Menu structure
2.1 File
2.1.1 New
This opens the selection window for a new compilation.
2.1.2 Open
This opens a compilation you have saved previously. The type and content of
compilations for the various kinds of CD differ, so they have different file
extensions. You can choose the compilation type you require in the ‘Files of
type’ drop-down list.
2.1.3 Close
This closes the active window. If there is a compilation open or if you have
made changes to an existing compilation, you will be asked whether you want to
save your changes.
2.1.4 Save
Saves the selected compilation.
2.1.5 Save As
This enables you to save the selected compilation under another name.
2.1.6 Compilation Info
This provides you with all the information on the active compilation.
2.1.7 Refresh Compilation
This refreshes the active compilation. This command is not available for all
types of CD.+
2.1.8 Preferences
This opens the preferences area in Nero. See the section entitled 'Nero
Express' for more information about the various settings.
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2.1.9 Page View
This opens a window that displays the content of the compilation selected. You
can also print out this information.
2.1.10 Print
This prints the content of the compilation selected.
2.1.11 Print Disk Cover
This opens the Nero Cover Designer.
2.1.12 Previous File
This command is only active if you have not yet opened an existing compilation.
In this case the names of the last four compilations opened will be listed here.
2.1.13 Exit
This closes Nero. If a compilation is open, you will first be asked whether you
want to save it.
2.2 Edit
2.2.1 Undo
This undoes your last action.
2.2.2 Cut
This copies the file to the clipboard and removes it from its original position.
2.2.3 Copy
This copies the file to the clipboard and leaves it in its original position.
2.2.4 Paste
This pastes in the content of the clipboard.
2.2.5 Paste Shortcut
This pastes in a shortcut instead of the file.
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2.2.6 Delete
This deletes the selected file.
The file is also immediately removed from the compilation window.
In the File Browser, you will be asked to confirm a file deletion as the file is
actually deleted (i.e. put in the Windows Recycle Bin).
2.2.7 Select All
Selects all the files in a folder.
2.2.8 Invert Selection
This inverts your selection, i.e. all the selected files are deselected and all the
unselected files are selected.
2.2.9 Properties
This shows information on the selected file.
The compilation window contains information such as the source of the file and
the date on which the file was added to the compilation.
In the File Browser, properties are displayed in the same way as in Windows
Explorer.
2.2.10 Add File
This opens a dialog box and displays a folder from which files can be added.
You can change the folder, so you can browse through your entire hard disk
and/or network drives.
This command is only active if a compilation window is selected. The dialog box
that opens is more or less the same as the Nero File Browser, except that it is
less convenient to use.
2.2.11 Create Folder
This creates a new folder in the directory you have selected.
2.2.12 Find
This opens a Find window. This command is only available when a compilation
window is active.
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2.3 View
2.3.1 Toolbar
Click on this command to display different options for viewing the toolbars
2.3.2 Status Bar
Click on this command to activate or deactivate the status bar. If there is a tick
next to the command, the Status Bar is visible.
2.3.3 Large Icons
Click on this command to display the files in the File Browser with large icons.
2.3.4 Small Icons
Click on this command to display the files in the File Browser with small icons.
2.3.5 List
Click on this command to display the files in the File Browser in list form.
2.3.6 Details
Click on this command to display the details of the files in the File Browser, i.e.
with additional information next to the name such as the file size, file type,
creation date, etc.
2.3.7 Arrange Icons
When you select this command you will see various options for arranging files.
2.3.8 Original
A black dot in front of this command indicates whether the original file and folder
names are being used or whether the name needs to be converted in
accordance with ISO Level 1, ISO Level 2, Joliet .
See also: ISO Level 1, ISO Level 2, Joliet
2.3.9 ISO Level 1, ISO Level 2, Joliet
A black dot in front of this command indicates whether the original file and folder
names have been converted in accordance with ISO Level 1, ISO Level 2, Joliet
or whether the original name should be restored.
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See also: Original
ISO Level 1, ISO Level 2, Joliet allows 8.3 format file names (8 characters for
the file name and 3 for the file extension) and 8-character directory names in
Level 1. You can only use the characters A-Z, 0-9 and the underscore (_);
special characters like §, $, % and & may not be used. The maximum number of
directory levels is 8 (including the master directory).
2.3.10 Refresh
Refreshes the content of the File Browser.
2.4 Recorder
2.4.1 Choose Recorder
This displays the recorder(s) installed and enables you to select the recorder
you require.
2.4.2 Select Robot
Opens a dialog for selecting the robot. (Only available if the plug-in has been
purchased)
2.4.3 Burn Compilation
Opens the 'Burn CD’ dialog box. This command is only available when a
compilation is active.
2.4.4 Copy Disk
This opens the ‘Copy CD’ dialog box and enables you to make the desired
settings and start copying your CD.
2.4.5 Burn Image
Opens the dialog box for selecting an image file. After a selection has been
made it launches the 'Burn CD’ dialog box.
2.4.6 Burn HD Backup
This opens a dialog box in which you can select the hard disk and partition.
Once you have done so, the ‘Burn CD’ dialog box will open.
Note: Please make sure you read the Important Information which appears
before the dialog box in which you select the hard disk.
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Caution: At the moment it is not possible to perform a backup of the hard drive
of NTFS partitions under Windows XP. Windows XP would no longer run after a
restoring the backup.
2.4.7 Burn HFS Partition
This command is only available if an HFS hard drive is installed. It allows CDs to
be created using the HFS file system of a Macintosh computer. Nero is capable
of creating both 'pure’ HFS-CDs as well as hybrid CDs containing HFS and ISO
data.
2.4.8 Burn DiskT@2
Burns a DiskT@2. This command is only available if a recorder is installed
which supports this function.
2.4.9 Erase ReWritable
This opens a dialog box in which you can delete a rewritable medium. You can
only run this option if you have an RW recorder installed with an RW medium
inserted.
2.4.10 Eject Medium
This opens the tray of the recorder you have selected for burning so that the
medium can be removed and a new one inserted. This command is deactivated
if you have selected the Image Recorder.
2.4.11 Medium-Info
This displays information about the medium inserted. The medium may be in the
CD/DVD drive or in a recorder.
Note: Please note that CD drives can only display certain functions such as the
CD text if this is also supported by your computer.
2.5 Extras
2.5.1 File Encoding
This opens a dialog box for converting audio files on your hard disk to one of the
following formats:
WAV
WMA
AAC (up to 50 times or 29 days only; thereafter you must obtain the HE-AAC
plugin)
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MP3 (up to 30 times only; thereafter you must obtain the MP3 or mp3PRO
plugin)
mp3PRO (up to 30 times only; thereafter you must obtain the MP3 or
mp3PRO plugin)
AIF
VQF
2.5.2 Save Track
This saves a track from a medium onto your hard disk. Audio tracks can be
converted into WAV, MP3, mp3PRO, AIF or VQF files, and image files (nrg) can
be created from other file types. You can only create an unlimited number of
MP3 or mp3PRO files if you have the MP3 or pm3PRO plugin, which you have
to obtain separately. Otherwise you can only use the mp3PRO encoder 30
times before it is blocked for licensing reasons.
2.5.3 View Track
This enables you to view the content of a data CD as hex data and jump directly
to different sectors.
2.5.4 Autodetect CD/DVD-ROM
This function is only available if Nero has not detected your CD/DVD-ROM drive
(not the recorder).
2.6 Database
2.6.1 Open Program CD Database
This opens the program database and enables you to delete, edit and add a
new CD.
The location of the program database is defined in the Database tab under
Preferences.
See the section entitled 'Database' for more information.
2.6.2 Open Program Title Database
This opens the program database and enables you to search by title or artist.
The location of the program database is defined in the Database tab under
Preferences.
See the section entitled 'Database' for more information.
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2.6.3 Open User CD Database
This opens the user database and enables you to delete, edit and add a new
CD.
The location of the user database is defined in the Database tab under
Preferences.
See the section entitled 'Database' for more information.
2.6.4 Open User Title Database
This opens the user database and enables you to search by title or artist.
The location of the user database is defined in the Database tab under
Preferences.
See the section entitled 'Database' for more information.
2.6.5 Create A New User Database
This opens a dialog window where you can create a new user database. Select
the directory in which you want the database to be saved. You will then be
asked whether the new database is to be used as a user database. If it is, the
directory is defined in the Database tab under Preferences.
See the section entitled 'Database' for more information.
2.6.6 Import Internet Database
This opens a dialog box in which you can import the Internet database.
See the section entitled 'Importing the program database' for more information.
2.6.7 Repair A Damaged Database
This opens a dialog box in which you can repair a damaged database. As you
may have both program databases and user databases on your system, you
must select the database you want to repair. Nero will let you know if you need
to do this.
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2.7 Window
2.7.1 Horizontal (compilation top)
The open windows are arranged horizontally with the compilation window at the
top.
2.7.2 Horizontal (compilation bottom)
The open windows are arranged horizontally with the compilation window at the
bottom.
2.7.3 Vertical (compilation left)
The open windows are arranged vertically with the compilation window on the
left. This is Nero’s default setting.
2.7.4 Vertical (compilation right)
The open windows are arranged vertically with the compilation window on the
right.
2.8 Help
2.8.1 Contents
This opens the Nero help file.
2.8.2 Use Nero Express
Activates or deactivates Nero Express. Nero Express is active when the option
is checked. The particularly user-friendly Nero Express interface will then open
when you start making your next compilation.
See the section entitled 'Nero Express' for more information.
2.8.3 Update Antivirus scanner
This command is only active and therefore available in the retail version of
Nero. If you have an Internet connection, it connects to the server and updates
the antivirus database.
See the section entitled 'Virus Checker' for more information.
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2.8.4 Enter new serial number
This opens a dialog window in which you can enter a new serial number.
2.8.5 Ahead on the Internet
Opens the homepage of Ahead Software AG.
2.8.6 About Nero Burning ROM
This opens a window containing the number of the installed version and the
user data entered when Nero was installed.
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3 Nero Express
3.1 Differences to Nero
Nero Express is a innovative application offering Wizard assistance. It is used to
record disks based on the Nero master application. While compiling a project you
can change at any time in the whole process between Nero Express and Nero.
Nero Express can be started from Nero by clicking on the Nero Express icon
'
' in the toolbar.
Nero Express is particularly recommended for beginners, as it automatically
selects the right settings, allowing the user to concentrate on the main objective –
burning disks.
Nero Express will allow you to burn the following compilations onto the disks
marked with an ‘X’.
CD DDCD DVD
Data disk X X X
Bootable data disk X X X
Audio CD X
Audio and data CD X
MP3 disk X X X
WMA disk X X X
Video CD X
Super Video CD X
DVD-Video X
Copy X X X
Image file X X X
Saved compilation X X X
All other compilations can be created with Nero.
You will find further information about using Nero Express in the manual written
especially for Nero Express.
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4 Preferences
4.1 Introduction
The best way to access the Preferences window in Nero is to go to File/
Preferences.
This window contains tabs where you can change the general settings for burning
media with Nero to suit your own personal needs.
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4.2 General
You can change some of the basic settings in this tab. We recommend activating
all the checkboxes as this makes Nero easier to work with.
You can also see which plugins are installed, which are supported and which are
not supported.
If you have more than one cover editor installed on your PC, you can define a
default editor. Nero’s cover editor is Nero Cover Designer. You will find more
information on this in the corresponding section.
4.3 Cache
This tab is where you define the drive and path for the cache, i.e. the memory in
which data is stored temporarily before and during burning. If you have more than
one hard disk installed, we recommend that you check the speed of the various
disks and use the fastest as the cache.
The speed test cannot check the speed of network drives. We therefore advise
you not to choose one of these as the cache.
4.4 Language
This tab is where all the installed languages are displayed and where you select
the language in which you want the commands and functions and all entries in
Nero to be displayed.
Only the languages you selected during installation are displayed. If you would
like to use a different language, insert the installation CD and install the
language.
4.5 Sounds
This tab is where the sounds played in connection with the various burning
actions are defined. When Nero is installed, various sounds are loaded, but you
can also link other sounds to the burning actions.
When the checkbox is activated, the selected sound will be played. When the
checkbox is deactivated, the sound will not be played.
4.6 Expert Features
As its name suggests, this tab is for expert users who have some experience with
burning media.
The Overburn option should be used with particular caution, as it can damage
your recorder. Use this option at your own risk.
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4.7 Database
Nero enables audio CDs to be linked to a local database.
This may be a user database containing the titles that have been burned with
Nero or a program database. The program database comes from freedb.org and
must be loaded onto your PC before use (see 'The Nero CD database'). Once
you have done this, the title of an inserted CD and the artist are (usually)
recognized and will not have to be entered manually.
4.8 Ultrabuffer
This tab allows you to specify how much memory Nero will use as a RAM buffer.
This can either be done automatically or manually. We recommend using the
Automatic Configuration option so as to achieve an optimum relationship
between the existing buffer and the buffer reserved for burning.
When setting the buffer manually, make sure that it is not too small, as a large
buffer will produce more reliable burning results than a small one.
4.9 File Browser
This tab allows you to change the settings for the File Browser – the heart of the
Nero compilation window.
For example, you can specify whether the File Browser should be opened
automatically when you open Nero and whether file operations like Delete or
Rename should be confirmed.
4.10 Mics
This tab allows you to specify whether or not a buffer underrun counter should be
displayed after the end of the burning process. This checkbox is only active on
recorders which support this function.
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5 Choose Recorder
5.1 Introduction
The desired recorder can be selected in the toolbar. You can display the recorders installed on your computer and choose the recorder you want to use by going to Choose Recorder in the Recorder menu. This window also displays information about the recorder selected.
Normally at least two recorders will be displayed; the installed device and the
virtual Image Recorder.
5.2 Recorder
This displays the installed device and gives you important information relevant
to the burning process such as:
the maximum speed
overburning (supported/not supported)
buffer underrun protection (supported/not supported)
CD text (supported/not supported)
the size of the recorder buffer
5.3 Image Recorder
This displays the installed device and gives you important information relevant
to the burning process such as:
the maximum speed
overburning (supported/not supported)
buffer underrun protection (supported/not supported)
CD text (supported/not supported)
the size of the recorder buffer
5.4 Multiple Recorder
Owners of the retail version of Nero can also burn simultaneously on more than
one recorder if they have more than one installed.
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6 Before you burn your first disc
6.1 The Burn tab
The Burn tab looks like this:
6.2 Determine maximum speed
The speed test determines how quickly the compiled files can be accessed. If
the access speed is slower than the burning speed, the burning speed is
reduced so as to avoid a buffer underrun.
Note: It is not necessary to run the speed test when using recorders with buffer
underrun protection.
6.3 Simulation
The simulation runs all the steps involved in burning a medium apart from
activating the laser beam, so that you can assume that if the simulation is
successful, the burning process will also be successful.
We recommend running a simulation if you are decompressing data before
burning, e.g. when burning an audio CD from MP3 files. To play MP3 files on a
CD player, the files have to be converted to the corresponding format (CDA). In
Nero, this decompression takes place during the burning process. It takes up
computer time, which can result in a buffer underrun on older systems. Pentium
3 systems or higher can decompress data and burn at high speeds
simultaneously.
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