Nero Recode Instruction Manual

Manual

Nero Recode

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Table of contents

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1.1

About the Manual

5

1.2

About Nero Recode

5

1.3

Versions of Nero Recode

5

1.4

Working With Nero Recode

6

2

Starting the Program

8

3

Start Screen

9

4

Recoding DVD-Video

12

4.1

Recoding a DVD-Video to DVD-Video

12

4.2

Recoding a DVD-Video to Video File

19

4.3

Recoding a DVD-Video to Audio File

25

4.4

Recode DVD Screen

25

4.4.1

Device, Profile and Target Settings

26

4.4.2

Quality Settings

29

4.4.3

Mode Settings

32

4.4.4

Source Information

34

4.5

Mode Screen

35

5

Encoding Video Files

38

5.1

Encoding a Video File

38

5.2

Encoding a Video File to Audio File

43

5.3

Convert Video Files Screen

43

5.3.1

Output Settings

45

5.3.2

Titles Settings

46

6

Playback Screen

49

7

Edit Profile Window

51

7.1

Video Settings Tab

51

7.2

Audio Settings Tab

54

8

Nero MediaBrowser

57

9

Tools

60

9.1

Erase Rewritable Disc Window

60

10

Options

62

10.1

General Options

62

10.2

Import Options

63

10.3

Output Options

64

10.4

Devices and Profiles Options

65

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10.5

Performance Options

67

10.6

Disc Options

67

11

Technical Information

69

11.1

System Requirements

69

12

Glossary

70

13

Index

72

14

Contact

74

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1.1 About the Manual

This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero Recode. It is
process-based and explains how to achieve a specific objective on a step-by-step basis.

To make best use of this documentation, please note the following conventions:

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1.2 About Nero Recode

Nero Recode is a powerful application for ripping non-copy-protected DVD-Videos as well as
for converting video files.

Ripping DVD-Video is the functionality Nero Recode is known for. It allows you to make
copies from an unprotected DVD either in the original size and quality or with a reduced size
and quality to fit to another disc size (so called shrinking). You can exclude unwanted
content of the source disc not to be included on the target disc (for example subtitles or
soundtracks from a DVD-Video) thereby making space for additional content or for better
quality.

No matter whether the video is intended for playing on the computer, DVD player or devices
like iPod or the PlayStation, the export profiles allow converting into the format that is
required by the chosen device - and you always get the best quality for your respective file
size thanks to the various export profiles. Of course you can adjust the output format to your
requirements. You can even just rip the audio part of a video.

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1.3 Versions of Nero Recode

mp3PRO Plug-in

Nero Recode is available as part of Nero 11, Nero 11 Platinum, and Nero Video Platinum.
Nero Recode is available in different versions with a varying feature range. Depending on

the Nero product you purchased, your version of Nero Recode may be limited and may not
include the full feature range.

For example, a watermark may appear in the encoded videos in Nero Recode Essentials. In
addition, the encoding and decoding formats are restricted and the encoding length is limited
to one minute. The mp3PRO plug-in is included as trial version.

You will need the mp3PRO Plug-in for unlimited MP3 and mp3PRO
encoding/decoding.

The plug-in can be added to Nero 11. You can obtain the plug-in at

www.nero.com. The plug-in is already included in the full version.

If you have a limited version of Nero Recode without the features mentioned here, you can
upgrade your Nero product at www.nero.com to get the full version of Nero Recode with all
features.

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1.4 Working With Nero Recode

Features that are not available in Nero Recode Essentials may be indicated by the
icon. The icon offers you upgrade possibilities.

Despite its wide range of features, Nero Recode is an easy-to-use recoding program that
recodes videos in just a few steps:

 First, choose the video you want to recode. As Nero Recode is source based, choose

the medium (disc or file) where the video is located or simply add it by dragging &
dropping it to the main screen.

 Then select the target format by choosing the device and a profile. Supported devices

are for example DVD player, PlayStation, iPhone and of course your computer. Nero
Recode automatically offers you the best fitting profile which incl udes reco din g an d
output format settings.

 Select further options if required. For example you can change the profile settings to fit

your advanced wishes.

 Add the recoding job to the job list by clicking the OK button.
 At last simply start the recoding process by clicking the Start encoding button.

This manual contains a chapter for each task that describes all of the steps required for its
completion. And for each screen the manual contains a chapter in which all areas are
described in detail.

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