Nero Recode Operation Manual

Nero Recode Manual

Table of Content

1. Start Successfully .................................................................................................................................. 4

1.1. About Nero Recode ....................................................................................................................... 4

1.2. Versions of Nero Recode............................................................................................................... 4

1.3. Working with Nero Recode ........................................................................................................... 5

1.4. Starting Nero Recode .................................................................................................................... 6

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

3. Recode Discs ....................................................................................................................................... 10

3.1. Recode DVD/Blu-ray to Video File .............................................................................................. 10

3.2. Recode DVD to DVD .................................................................................................................... 12

3.3. Recode DVD to Audio .................................................................................................................. 14

3.4. Recode Screen ............................................................................................................................. 15

3.4.1. Device Settings .................................................................................................................... 16

3.4.2. Quality Settings ................................................................................................................... 16

3.4.3. Target Settings .................................................................................................................... 17

3.4.4. Target Area .......................................................................................................................... 18

3.4.5. Content Area ....................................................................................................................... 19

4. Convert Media Files ............................................................................................................................ 22

4.1. Encode Video File to Video File ................................................................................................... 22

4.2. Encode Online Video to Video File .............................................................................................. 23

4.3. Encode Video File to Audio File .................................................................................................. 24

4.4. Encode Audio File to Audio File .................................................................................................. 25

4.5. Encode Screen ............................................................................................................................. 25

4.5.1. Device Settings .................................................................................................................... 26

4.5.2. Output Settings ................................................................................................................... 27

4.5.3. Storing Settings ................................................................................................................... 28

4.5.4. Titles Settings ...................................................................................................................... 28

4.5.5. More Options Area.............................................................................................................. 29

5. Playback and Edit Files ........................................................................................................................ 32

5.1. Playback Files .............................................................................................................................. 32

5.2. Crop Files ..................................................................................................................................... 32

5.3. Trim Files ..................................................................................................................................... 33

6. Device Profiles ..................................................................................................................................... 35

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6.1. Edit Video Settings ...................................................................................................................... 35

6.2. Edit Video Encoder Settings ........................................................................................................ 37

6.2.1. General Settings Tab ........................................................................................................... 37

6.2.2. Encoder Settings Tab for AVC/H.264 .................................................................................. 38

6.2.3. Encoder Settings Tab for MPEG-4 SP/ASP .......................................................................... 39

7. Nero MediaBrowser ............................................................................................................................ 41

8. Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 43

8.1. Set Options .................................................................................................................................. 43

8.1.1. General Options .................................................................................................................. 43

8.1.2. Import Options .................................................................................................................... 43

8.1.3. Output Options ................................................................................................................... 44

8.1.4. Profiles Options ................................................................................................................... 45

8.1.5. Performance Options .......................................................................................................... 46

8.1.6. Disc Options ........................................................................................................................ 47

8.2. Erase a RW .................................................................................................................................. 48

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1. Start Successfully

1.1. About Nero Recode

Nero Recode is a powerful application for ripping non-copy-protected DVD-Videos, Bluray Videos, and AVCHD, as well as for converting video files. Video files can be imported from your hard drive or even from the Internet.

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.

Blu-ray Videos can be converted to video files. In order to use non-2D-compliant video material, for example a 3D video, on any 2D system, you can convert it to a 2D video.

It is also possible to crop, trim and rotate the video, when converting to video file.

No matter whether the video is intended for playing on the computer, DVD player or devices like tablet, smartphone or game console, 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 as well as convert audio files.

Nero Recode is the perfect companion for optimizing content from digital devices for a high quality home viewing experience, and video sharing.

1.2. Versions of Nero Recode

Nero Recode is available as part of Nero Classic, Nero Platinum, and as a standalone product (Nero Recode).

The standalone Nero Recode and Nero Recode in Nero Platinum offer the following extra features, compared to Nero Recode in Nero Classic:

 Rip and convert Blu-ray Video disc and 3D Blu-ray Video disc  Import and convert Ultra HD files (4 K)

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.

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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.

mp3PRO Plug-in

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

The plug-in can be added to Nero Classic. 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.

Features that are not available in Nero Recode Essentials may be indicated by

the icon or with an information window. Both the icon and the information window offers you upgrade possibilities.

Nero Recode as standalone product does not offer access to Nero MediaBrowser unless Nero MediaHome is installed.

You can always upgrade your standalone version to Nero Classic or Nero Platinum at www.nero.com.

The Crop feature is not available under Windows XP.

1.3. Working with Nero Recode

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 media file you want to recode. As Nero Recode is source based,

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

 Then select the target format by choosing the device. Supported devices are for

example DVD player, tablets, smartphones, game consoles, and of course your computer. Nero Recode automatically offers you the best fitting recoding and output format settings.

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 Select further options if required. For example, you can change the recoding 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.

Note that the screens in Nero Recode are work based. This means they may change their content and parts of their appearance dynamically to adapt themselves in real-time to the selections you made in the same screen.

Each screen contains tooltips, detailed information and explanations for the buttons, icons and menus. Hover the mouse pointer over a control element for a few seconds to see the tool tip.

The best way to create a simple 1:1 copy of a DVD is by using Nero Express or Nero Burning ROM. There is no compression whatsoever in this case. The recordable disc used must have as much free disc space as is shown for the content of the original DVD.

You can find detailed instructions on how to work with the application in the separate Nero Express and Nero Burning ROM user manuals.

Unless you possess the copyright yourself, or at least have the permission of the copyright holder, the unauthorized reproduction of discs may be a breach of national or international law and may lead to severe penalties!

1.4. Starting Nero Recode

There are several ways to open Nero Recode, depending on various factors such as the product you have installed and the operating system you are using.

On Windows 7 and earlier versions of Windows, you can start Nero Recode via:

 Start (the start icon) > (All) Programs > Nero > Nero Classic > Nero Recode  the Nero Recode desktop icon if you use Nero Recode as a standalone product  the Nero Classic desktop icon if you use Nero Classic

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On Windows 8, you can start Nero Recode via:

 the Nero Classic tile (Windows 8 Start screen) or the Nero Classic desktop icon

(Windows 8 desktop) if you use Nero Classic

 the Nero Recode tile (Windows 8 Start screen) or the Nero Recode desktop icon

(Windows 8 desktop) if you use Nero Recode as a standalone product

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2. Main Screen

The main screen of Nero Recode is your starting point, giving you an overview about all running and scheduled jobs. Nero Recode provides a source-based approach for starting

- you choose your content to be converted and continue. Furthermore, you can use the Drag your files here area to start without clicking any button.

The main screen is divided into two areas: the job start area and the job overview area. The size of the job start area will be smaller or bigger depending on how many jobs are to be displayed in the Your Jobs area.

The following options are available on the main screen:

Area

Drag your files here

Allows you to simply drag and drop content. Nero Recode automatically starts a fitting task based on the source media. In case of mixed content Nero Recode asks you how to proceed.

This area may get smaller if the job overview gets enlarged.

Area

Recode discs

Displays source locations for disc content which you want to recode.

Area

Convert media files

Displays source locations for files which you want to convert.

Area

Your Jobs

Displays all jobs.

The following options are available in the Recode discs area:

Import Blu-ray/AVCHD

Opens a window where you can choose the Blu-ray-Video disc or AVCHD to be converted.

You can choose a drive with an inserted Blu-ray disc or AVCHD.

Import Blu-ray/AVCHD

structure

Opens a window where you can choose the Blu-ray-Video disc or AVCHD to be converted.

You can choose a folder (BDMV) on your hard drive including Bluray material.

Import DVD

Opens a window where you can choose the DVD to be shrinked, copied or recoded.

You can choose a drive with an inserted DVD.

Import DVD structure

Opens a window where you can choose the DVD to be shrinked, copied or recoded.

You can choose a folder (VIDEO_TS) on your hard drive.

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The following options are available in the Convert media files area:

Import video files

Opens a window where you can browse for the source video file to be converted.

Import audio files

Opens a window where you can browse for the source audio file to be converted.

Import from Nero

MediaBrowser

Opens Nero MediaBrowser where you can select media files to be converted.

Nero MediaBrowser can be accessed from every Nero application thus enabling you to manage your media files from everywhere. Only available if Nero MediaHome is installed.

Import Online video

Opens a window where you can select a previously played video to be converted. The video must have been played in your internet browser before.

The following options are available in the Your Jobs area:

Information display

Finished

Shows the amount of finished jobs versus the amount of jobs not yet started.

Button

Clear Job List

Clears the job list. Currently running and scheduled jobs are deleted.

Only active if the list is not empty.

List

Your Jobs

Lists all jobs. You can re-arrange the jobs in the job list via drag & drop. You can edit or even remove the whole job and you can stop or pause the job during the recoding process.

In the job area is the video to be recoded – or even the videos, if you have edited some video files together. If you hover over a video, a tool tip displays information like file extension, codec, aspect ratio or resolution (for videos). After the encoding, you can play and browse the single videos.

Button

Start Encoding

Starts all currently scheduled jobs.

Check box / Drop-down menu

When job list finished

Activates and selects an action to be executed once Nero Recode finishes the job.

Shut down computer: Shuts down the computer. Hibernate computer: Sets the computer to hibernate.

When the check box remains cleared, no action will be executed after jobs are finished: Nero Recode just stays open and your computer remains active.

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3. Recode Discs

3.1. Recode DVD/Blu-ray to Video File

Ripping and converting of Blu-ray Video discs and 3D Blu-ray Video discs is only available with Nero Recode as part of Nero Platinum.

With Nero Recode you can recode a Blu-ray or a DVD-Video to a video file. You can use Nero Recode to adjust the quality to ensure video files with perfect video quality that fits your needs. You also have the possibility to crop, trim and rotate the video.

Nero Recode supports many different target devices, such as your PC, tablet, smartphone, home entertainment devices (game console and TV), and audio player.

The recoded video file is stored on hard drive. If you want to use the file on a device like your mobile device, you can either store it directly on the device (if technically possible), or transfer it afterwards to the device (for example using Nero MediaHome).

Instead of Blu-ray Video you can also choose an AVCHD as source video. If your Blu-ray Video contains 3D material, it will be converted to 2D.

To recode a Blu-ray or DVD-Video, proceed as follows:

1. Insert the video disc you want to recode into the disc drive of your PC.

2. Choose the Import [Disc type] task from the Home window.

 The Import [Disc type] window is opened.

3. Choose the disc drive with the video disc and click the OK button.

You can also choose a BDMV folder located on your hard drive using the Import Blu-ray/AVCHD structure task.

You can also choose a VIDEO_TS folder located on your hard drive using the Import DVD structure task.

Additionally, you can simply add the video content by using the Drag your files here area.

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 The movie is imported and a preview is shown. During the importing process you have

the option to disable the preview. You can track the import process with the progress bar.

 When the import process is finished, the Recode [Disc type] screen is displayed.

The Recode [Disc type] screen provides three areas on the left side which guide you through all the recoding options.

4. Click the icon that represents your device category, then choose the device in the

drop-down menu (for example Video Files > MPEG-4).

5. If you want to change the recoding options:

a. Click the Edit Settings button.

 The Edit Profile window is opened. b. Change the settings according to your preferences (see Edit Profile Window). c. To save the changes into a new profile, click the Save As button.

Note that if you click the OK button, the changes will only be used for this job, as predefined profiles will not be changed permanently.

d. Click the OK button.

 The window is closed and the changed profile is passed on to the Recode [Disc

type] screen.

6. If you want to adjust the quality:

a. Move the slider to the desired quality or

select a output size using the Fit to target check box.

7. Define the target folder for the video file using the Browse button next to

the Path field.

8. Enter the output name in the File name input field.

9. If you want to change the content to be ripped:

a. Disable or enable items as desired, such as titles, the main movie, menus or

extras.

b. Click the button of a title to select or deselect the language or subtitles (for

DVD-Video) you want to copy.

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c. Click the button of a title and click Audio settings to change the audio

recoding options.

10. If you want to edit the video (crop, trim or rotate), click the Edit Video button (see

Playback and Edit the Video).

11. Click the OK button.

 The Home screen is displayed and the created job is added to the job list in the Your

Jobs area.

 You have created a job to recode a Blu-ray or DVD-Video to a video file. You can now

start the job anytime by clicking the Start Encoding button.

See also this tutorial:

Conversion of a Blu-ray Video to be viewed on a Windows 8 Pro Tablet With Nero Recode

3.2. Recode DVD to DVD

You can use Nero Recode to copy the main movie of a DVD-Video to a DVD without additional extras or to copy the entire disc including the menu. You always can remove undesired subtitles or audio tracks. You also have the option of adjusting the quality of the DVD-Video in such a way that the data can be burned to a conventional recordable disc with perfect video quality.

To recode a DVD-Video, proceed as follows:

1. Insert the DVD-Video you want to recode into the disc drive of your PC.

2. Choose the Import DVD task from the Home window.

 The Import DVD window is opened.

3. Choose the disc drive with the DVD-Video and click the OK button.

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You can also choose a VIDEO_TS folder located on your hard drive using the Import DVD structure task.

Additionally, you can simply add the DVD-Video content by using the Drag your files here area.

 The movie is imported and a preview is shown. During the importing process you have

the option to disable the preview. You can track the import process with the progress bar.

 When the import process has finished, the Recode DVD screen is displayed.

The Recode DVD screen provides three areas on the left side which guide you through all the recoding options.

4. Click the DVD Player icon, then choose the DVD entry in the drop-down menu.

5. If you want to change the recoding options:

a. Click the Edit Settings button.

 The Edit Profile window is opened. b. Change the settings according to your preferences (see Edit Profile Window). c. To save the changes into a new profile, click the Save As button.

Note that if you click the OK button, the changes will only be used for this job, as predefined profiles will not be changed permanently.

d. Click the OK button.

 The window is closed and the changed profile is passed on to the Recode

DVD screen.

6. If you want to adjust the quality:

a. Select the Fit to target check box, then choose the target size of the DVD

(DVD5 or DVD9) or enter a custom value.

We recommend selecting the Fit to target entry. This option ensures that the content of the source DVD is recoded during the subsequent process in such a way that it fits the selected target format.

b. If you have cleared the Fit to target check box, you can move the slider for

single video items to the desired quality.

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In order to adjust the quality of a desired video title individually, you can move the slider in the Quality column. The output file size is updated in real time according to the changes.

7. If you want to define the target:

a. Select either Burn to disc, Save to hard drive, or Create ISO from

the Target drop-down menu (see Target Settings).

 If you selected Burn to disc, the Recorder settings expandable area is

displayed.

b. Select your desired burn options here, like disc burner and write speed.

8. If you want to change the content to be ripped:

a. Disable or enable items as desired, such as titles, the main movie, the menu or

extras.

b. Click the button of a title to select or deselect the languages or subtitles you

want to copy.

c. Click the button of a title and click Audio settings to change the audio

recoding options.

9. If you want to preview the playback, click on the thumbnail view in the Title area

(see Playback Screen).

10. Click the OK button.

 The Home screen is displayed and the created job is added to the job list in the Your

Jobs area.

 You have created a job to recode a DVD-Video to DVD-Video. You can now start the

job anytime by clicking the Start Encoding button.

3.3. Recode DVD to Audio

With Nero Recode you can recode Blu-ray Video, AVCHD or DVD-Video to an audio file. You can use Nero Recode to adjust and modify the settings to ensure audio files with perfect audio quality that fit your needs.

The process for recoding to an audio file is nearly the same as for recoding to a video file (see Recoding Video Disc to Video File). For every device category you have the option to rip only the audio part. You can even choose the audio device categories Audio

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Files (AIFF, APE, MP3, and so on) or Audio Player (iPod classic, iPod touch 5G and so on).

Just like the video file, you can edit the audio file by trimming it. If you want further editing options like splitting the audio file, you can use Nero WaveEditor.

With Nero WaveEditor, you can edit audio files in real time without damaging the original file. You can use various filters, effects and sound enhancement methods.

Nero WaveEditor is not installed automatically with Nero Classic. However, it can be downloaded for free from the Download section at www.nero.com or via Nero ControlCenter and used together with Nero Classic. You will find further information in the Nero WaveEditor manual.

3.4. Recode Screen

In the Recode [Disc] screen you define the output. This is basically done by choosing the target device. Each device contains encoding settings that are optimized for a specific output format on the chosen specific device.

You can also play back the target video, change the encoding settings and specify the target path. When the video disc is recoded to video file, you can additionally crop, trim, and rotate the video, and define the file name.

For recoding DVD-Video to DVD-Video three target options are available: The video can be burned, saved as an image file or saved to hard drive as VIDEO_TS folder.

The screen is basically divided into two areas: A left area with edit options for the output (device, quality and target) and a right area with target and source information, individual output settings and ripping options.

The following buttons are available in the lower bar on the right:

Displays the start screen adding the newly created job to the job list. Start the job there by clicking the Start Encoding button.

Cancel

Cancels the job creation process. You can either discard the data or save them for further processing.

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