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Table of contents

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1.1

About the Manual

1.2

About Nero Burning ROM

1.3

Versions of Nero Burning ROM

1.4

Working With the Program

Starting the Program

User Interface

3.1

Main Screen

3.2

New Compilation Window

3.3

Selection Screen

Data Disc

4.1

Compiling Data Disc

4.1.1

Defining Options

4.2

Compiling a SecurDisc disc

4.3

Nero DiscSpan (UDF) Compilation and Nero DiscMerge Tool

4.3.1

Set Nero DiscSpan Options

4.3.2

Creating Multiple Discs with Nero DiscSpan

4.3.3

Remerge and Copy Data with Nero DiscMerge

4.4

Check Point Media Encryption CD/DVD

4.5

Saving Data Track

Audio CD and Audio Files

5.1

Compiling Audio CDs

5.1.1

Customizing Properties of the Audio File

5.1.2

Defining Options

5.2

Mixed Mode CD and CD EXTRA

5.2.1

CD-Extra Settings

5.3

Automatic Music Recognition

5.3.1

Identifying Audio Files

5.4

Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive

5.4.1

Save Audio Tracks to Hard Drive Window

5.5

Convert Audio File Format

5.5.1

Encode Files Window

5.5.2

AIFF and WAVE Encoding Options

5.5.3

MP3 Lame Encoding Options

5.5.4

MP3 and MP3PRO Encoding Options

5.5.5

Nero AAC Encoding Options

5.5.6

OGG Vorbis Encoding Options

Video

6.1

Compiling DVD-Video

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6.2

Compiling an AVCHD Video Disc

6.3

Compiling a BDMV-Video Disc

Bootable Disc

7.1

Requirements for Booting From a Disc

7.2

Bootable Disc Template

7.3

Creating and Burning a Bootable Disc

Loading Image File

LightScribe

9.1

Printing LightScribe Label

9.2

CD Label Editor Window

Labelflash

10.1

Burn Label Window

10.2

Printing Labelflash Labels and DiskT@2

Burn Compilation

11.1

Choose Recorder Window

11.2

Burn Settings

11.3

Starting the Burn Process

11.3.1

SecurDisc Surface Scan Results

11.4

Burning With Image Recorder – Creating an Image File

Copying a Disc

12.1

Methods of Copying

12.1.1

On-the-fly Copying

12.1.2

Copy Over Image

12.2

Copying Disc

12.3

Copy Settings

12.3.1

Image Settings

12.3.2

Copy Options

12.3.3

Read Options

Erase Rewritable Disc Window

101

About Nero SecurDisc Viewer

103

14.1

Starting Nero SecurDisc Viewer

103

14.2

Copying Data to Hard Drive

104

14.3

Checking Data Integrity

104

14.4

Checking Signature

105

Nero MediaBrowser

107

Configuration Options

110

16.1

Compilation Settings

111

16.2

Cache Settings

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16.3

Expert Features

112

16.4

Ultrabuffer Settings

113

16.5

LightScribe Settings

114

Technical Information

115

17.1

System Requirements

115

Glossary

116

Index

120

Contact

123

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1.1 About the Manual

This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero Burning ROM. 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:

Indicates warnings, preconditions or instructions that have to be pre-

cisely followed.

Indicates additional information or advice.

1. Start … 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.

OK Indicates text passages or buttons that appear in the program inter-

face. They are shown in boldface.

(see…) Indicates references to other chapters. They are executed as links and

are shown in red and underlined.

[…] Indicates keyboard shortcuts for entering commands.

1.2 About Nero Burning ROM

The powerful burning software Nero Burning ROM allows you to burn your data, music and

videos to disc. Nero Burning ROM 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. And of course, you can also customize the

Nero Burning ROM toolbar and change the keyboard shortcuts.

Despite its wide range of features, Nero Burning ROM has remained an easy-to-use burning

program that creates discs in just a few steps. You select the disc type to be burned

(CD/DVD/Blu-ray), define the project type, add the required data and then start burning.

Using Nero Burning ROM you can save audio files from an Audio CD to the hard drive. In the

process, the files are encoded, i.e. converted into a format that the computer can read. The

Audio CD can be automatically identified with Gracenote. So called metadata such as title,

genre, and track title are accessed by the Gracenote Media Database and associated to the

tracks. That way you have audio files that are accurately and fully named after the encoding

process.

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Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gra-

cenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related con-

tent delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com.

1.3 Versions of Nero Burning ROM

Nero Burning ROM is available as part of Nero 11 and as a standalone product.

Both versions offer the full range of functions, but Nero Burning ROM as standalone product

does not offer access to Nero MediaBrowser unless Nero Kwik Media is installed.

You can always upgrade your standalone version to Nero 11 at www.nero.com.

1.4 Working With the Program

The main function of Nero Burning ROM is to select files and folders and to burn them to a

disc. This is done in three basic steps:

 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, select files that you want to burn.

 Start the burn process.

See also

 Main Screen →9

 Compiling Data Disc →19

 Compiling Audio CDs →37

 Mixed Mode CD and CD EXTRA →45

 Compiling DVD-Video →62

Starting the Program

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2 Starting the Program

To start Nero Burning ROM, proceed as follows:

1. If you have the desktop shortcut available:

1. Click the Nero Burning ROM desktop icon.

2. If you want to start via the start menu:

1. Select Start (the start icon) > (All) Programs > Nero > Nero 11 > Nero Burning ROM.

It is also possible to start tasks with Nero Burning ROM from the context menu of

a file or folder.

 The Nero Burning ROM window is opened.

Additionally, Nero Burning ROM can be started from the Welcome Application.

 You have started Nero Burning ROM.

At first startup and if not disabled, a getting started screen is displayed. Here you

will find information about the main use cases and links to tutorials, helps, the

Nero Community and other interesting Internet sites by Nero.

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3 User Interface

3.1 Main Screen

The main screen of Nero Burning ROM is the starting point for all actions. It consists of a

menu bar and a toolbar with buttons and a drop-down menu.

Main window with menu and toolbar

The following menus are available:

File

Provides program facilities such as opening, saving, and closing. You can

also open the setting options for the compilation, update the compilation, and

define configuration options.

Edit Provides editing facilities for the files in the selection screen such as cutting,

copying, and deleting. You can also display the properties of a selected file.

View Provides the option to customize the user interface and to refresh the file

browser.

Recorder

Provides recorder facilities. You can select the recorder here, start the burn

process, and erase a rewritable disc. You can also eject a disc and display

disc information.

Extras Provides the option to convert tracks into other formats and to save the songs

on an Audio CD to the hard drive.

Window Provides the option to alter the position of the compilation area and browser

area.

Help Provides help facilities such as opening the help, and shows information

about the application.

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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.

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 Nero MediaBrowser, which you can use to easily find, view and access

media files and add them to your project.

Not available for video compilations (DVD-Video for example) as video struc-

tures are not supported by Nero MediaBrowser.

Starts Nero CoverDesigner, which you can use to create labels and covers.

Information about a current compilation such as title, number, and names of

the files is incorporated into the document data. You will find further informa-

tion in the Nero CoverDesigner manual.

Starts Nero Express. Nero Express is a wizard-driven application based on

Nero Burning ROM. You will find further information in the Nero Express ma-

nual.

Starts the burn process by opening the Burn Compilation window containing

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 ca-

pacity for instance.

Opens the selected drive.

Shows or hides the file browser.

Recorder

selection

menu Displays available recorders.

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Opens the Choose recorder window where you select an available recorder

for the burn process from a list.

Opens the Burn Label window where you can create or load a label to print

on the label or data side of a Labelflash DVD.

This button is only available if a recorder that supports Labelflash is con-

nected.

Launches Nero CoverDesigner to create or load a label to be printed on the

label side of a LightScribe disc.

This button is only available if a recorder that supports LightScribe is con-

nected.

Displays information on the program and version number.

Access to Nero MediaBrowser and Nero Express is only provided by Nero Burn-

ing ROM as part of Nero 11.

See also

 New Compilation Window →11

 Bootable Disc →68

 LightScribe →73

 Labelflash →77

 Loading Image File →71

 Erase Rewritable Disc Window →101

 Configuration Options →110

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3.2 New Compilation Window

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

the disc format. The window basically looks the same for all disc types. The only difference is

the tabs that are available. When you start Nero Burning ROM, the New Compilation win-

dow opens automatically. If the window is not open, click the New button. The window con-

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

New Compilation window, CD-ROM disc type

If the Image Recorder is not enabled, only those disc types supported by the physical re-

corder are displayed in the drop-down menu. If the recorder can only burn CDs, the drop-

down menu is grayed out.

Using Nero Burning ROM you can create image files for disc types that the in-

stalled recorder cannot burn. You can enable this function via the File > Options

> Expert Features menu, Enable all Nero supported disc types for the Image

Recorder check box. The drop-down menu in the Compilation window then

makes available all supported disc types.

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The following entries are available in the selection list:

Entry

CD/DVD-ROM/Blu-ray

(ISO)

Creates a data disc, each file type can be burned. The burned

data complies with the ISO 966 standard.

Entry

Audio CD

Creates a standard Audio CD that can be played on all (audio)

CD players at least.

Entry

Mixed Mode CD

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 in-

stance (e.g. soundtrack for PC games).

Older Audio CD players are often not capable of recognizing the

data file and attempt to play it.

Entry

CD EXTRA

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 recognized by a normal CD player.

Entry

CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc

Copy

Copies a source disc to a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc.

Entry

CD/DVD-ROM (Boot) Creates a bootable disc.

Entry

CD/DVD-ROM/Blu-ray

(UDF)

Creates a data disc; all file types can be burned. The burned

data complies with the UDF standard.

Additionally you can use the Nero DiscSpan feature to create a

compilation to be burned on multiple discs. You can mix different

disc types. This means you can also insert DVDs and Blu-ray

Discs even if you started with a CD compilation. The data is

distributed automatically among several discs.

Entry

CD/DVD-ROM

(UDF/ISO)

Creates a data disc; all file types can be burned. The burned

data complies with the ISO and UDF standards.

Entry

DVD-Video

Creates a DVD that delivers high-quality playback of video

and/or picture files on DVD players.

You can use Nero Burning ROM to burn a DVD if the DVD video

title, i.e. a complete DVD folder structure including premastered

files is already available.

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Entry

AVCHD (TM) video

Creates an AVCHD video disc that delivers high-quality playback

of camcorder video and/or picture files on DVD or Blu-ray play-

ers.

You can use Nero Burning ROM to burn an AVCHD video disc if

a complete AVCHD folder structure including premastered files

is already available.

Entry

BDMV-Video

Creates a Blu-ray Movie (BDMV) disc that delivers high-quality

playback of video files on Blu-ray players.

You can use Nero Burning ROM to burn a BDMV-Video disc if a

complete BDMV folder structure including premastered files is

already available.

In Nero Burning ROM it is not possible to convert video files to DVD-Video, an

AVCHD video, or a BDMV-Video. Converting video files to DVD-Video, to AVCHD

video, or BDMV-Video is possible in Nero Video for example. Nero Video is in-

cluded in the full version of Nero 11. More information about Nero Video is availa-

ble on the Web site www.nero.com, and more information about video editing is

available in the separate Nero Video manual.

The actual disc formats that are available and the actual disc types (e.g. DVD) to

which can be written depend on the selected recorder.

You can find more information on Blu-ray support at

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

A Jump List is provided by Nero Burning ROM under the Windows 7 operating

system. Compilation types, e.g. Audio-CD, can be chosen directly from the Jump

List.

The following buttons are available:

Button

Nero Express

Starts Nero Express. Nero Express is a wizard-driven application

based on Nero Burning ROM.

Only available in Nero Burning ROM as part of Nero 11.

Button

Open

Opens a file browser where you can find and open a saved compila-

tion. You can also open an image file in order to burn a disc.

Button

New

Creates the selected compilation and displays the selection screen

where you can select the files for burning.

Button

Cancel Closes the New Compilation window.

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

window.

Which tabs are available depends on the disc type that is selected.

The following tabs are available:

Tab

Info Shows statistical information on the compilation.

Tab

Multisession

Contains options for configuring multisession discs.

This tab is only available if a burner is installed.

Tab

ISO Contains options for configuring the ISO file system.

Tab

UDF Contains options for configuring the UDF file system.

Tab

Label Defines the labels of the disc.

Tab

Dates

Allows you to define the dates of the compilation and of the asso-

ciated files. You can also specify a validity period for the disc.

You can access the data regardless of the validity period specified.

Tab

Misc

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

you posses a Lightscribe recorder you can create the label here or

select what is to be printed. For the CD-ROM (ISO) disc type, you

can convert the code for an AVI video here to make it compatible

with Xvid/MPEG -4 or DivX.

We recommend that you only convert the code if you have expe-

rience with FourCC codes and AVI videos.

Tab

Audio CD

Contains options for configuring audio files.

You can also enter additional information about the CD.

Tab

CDA Options

Defines the strategy used by Nero Burning ROM for handling CD-DA

files from a source audio CD.

Tab

CD EXTRA Contains options for configuring albums.

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Tab

Nero DiscSpan Contains the option for splitting of files.

Tab

Boot Contains options for configuring a bootable disc.

Tab

Burn Contains options for configuring burning.

See also

 Compiling Data Disc →19

 Compiling Audio CDs →37

 Mixed Mode CD and CD EXTRA →45

 Compiling DVD-Video →62

3.3 Selection Screen

The selection screen is displayed in the main screen after you select the disc type and for-

mat in the New Compilation window and click the New button. The selection screen con-

sists mainly of the compilation area and the browser area. Essentially, all selection screens

have the same structure.

Selection Screen

The compilation area (Disc Content) is located on the left side of the screen, and is named

after the relevant compilation. Files and folders are compiled here for burning. In the browser

area (File Browser) on the right side you can find the elements that you want to burn.

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You can add data to your projects using the drag and drop function: Drag and drop the ele-

ments from the File Browser area to the Disc Content area.

If the Browser area is hidden, you can show it again using the button.

The following setting options are available:

Disc type drop-down

Allows you to select another disc type without loss of informa-

tion. The option to change the disc type is useful when starting a

compilation without knowing how much space is required by the

files.

Available for data compilations only.

Selection list

DVD9 (8.5 GB) /

DVD5 (4.7 GB)

Allows you to expand or shrink the capacity bar according to the

type of DVD you are going to burn. Choose the DVD9 (8.5 GB)

option for a double layer DVD (DVD DL) and DVD5 (4.7 GB) for

a single layer DVD.

Available for all DVD compilations.

Selection list

BD QL (BDXL) (128 GB)

BD TL (BDXL) (100 GB)

BD DL (50 GB) /

BD (25 GB)

Allows you to expand or shrink the capacity bar according to the

type of Blu-ray Disc you are going to burn:

BD QL (BDXL) (128 GB) for a quadruple layer Blu-ray Disc,

BD TL (BDXL) (100 GB) for a triple layer Blu-ray Disc,

BD DL (50 GB) for a double layer Blu-ray Disc (BD DL) and

BD (25 GB) for a single layer Blu-ray Disc.

Available for all Blu-ray Disc compilations except BDMV-Video.

Button

Burn Now

Starts the burn process immediately. If you want to check or

select the burn or compilation options again before burning, click

the Burn button in the upper part of the screen.

The bottom margin of the screen contains a capacity scale in MB or GB for data discs or

minutes (min) for Audio CDs. The exact size of the scale will depend on which disc type you

have selected.

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Actual capacity of media formats

The actual capacity of the DVD5, DVD9, BD DL, and BDXL media formats is less

than as stated by the disc manufacturers. For example, the actual capacity of a

4.7 GB DVD5 is around 4.38 GB only.

This is because of different conversion systems. A DVD5-media format can han-

dle 4.700.000.000 bytes, but this number is not equal to the 4.7 GB stated by the

disc manufacturers. The correct conversion factor for bytes is not 1000, but 1024:

1024 byte = 1 KB

1024 KB * 1024 KB = 1 MB

1024 KB * 1024 KB * 1024 KB = 1 GB

A DVD can handle 4.700.000.000 bytes:

4.700.000.000 bytes = 4.589.843 KB = 4.482 MB = 4.377 GB

The capacity bar in Nero Burning ROM will always show you the correct amount

of bytes measured in MB or GB.

When you are compiling files, a capacity bar shows you the estimated size of the selected

files and the available space on the disc. The color of the capacity bar indicates whether the

data will fit on the disc or not:

Green capacity bar The data will fit on the disc.

Yellow capacity bar 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.

Red capacity bar 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 (74 min) or 700

MB (80 min). 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 display it again by clicking the File > Op-

tions > Compilation menu and by selecting the check box Show the compila-

tion size in the Nero status bar.

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4 Data Disc

4.1 Compiling Data Disc

With Nero Burning ROM you can compile and burn all types of files and folders. If a Blu-ray

recorder is installed on your computer you can burn data CDs, data DVDs and data Blu-ray

Discs. If you have a CD recorder you can only burn data CDs. The procedure for all data

compilation methods is identical.

The Image Recorder is also suitable for creating an image of a disc type not sup-

ported by the connected recorder. For example, you can therefore create a DVD

image without having installed a DVD recorder. You can then write the image to a

disc at any time.

To create a data disc, proceed as follows:

1. Select the desired disc format (CD, DVD, Blu-ray) from the drop-down menu in the New

Compilation window. (In the case that the New Compilation window is not opened, it can

be opened by clicking the New button on the main screen.)

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

New Compilation Window

Data Disc

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You can select an appropriate disc format without loss of information at any time

in the main screen. Note that this has to be technically possible - for example you

are obliged to burn an Audio CD to a CD. But it is possible to start with a data CD

and change later to a data DVD, for example. The possibility to change the disc

type is useful when starting a compilation without knowing how much space is

required by the files.

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

ROM/Blu-ray Disc (ISO), CD/DVD-ROM/Blu-ray Disc (UDF), or CD/DVD-ROM/Blu-ray

Disc (UDF/ISO).

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

played.

3. Set the options you require on the tabs.

4. Click the New button.

 The New Compilation window is closed and the selection screen is displayed.

Compilation screen

5. Select the files/folders that you want to burn from the File Browser area.

6. Drag the required files/folders into the Disc Content area on the left side.

 The files are added to the compilation and displayed in the compilation screen. The ca-

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

In Nero Burning ROM, there is the option of defining filters for individual files or

folders by dragging files or folders into the compilation areas with the depressed

right mouse button. For instance, it is possible to filter for a particular type of file

(*.doc, *.xls, *.txt) or select which type of file is not to be taken up in the compila-

tion area.

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It is very easy to hide files in data compilations for additional protection or for se-

curity reasons so that they do not appear on the normal display. The files behave

in the same way as other hidden system files that are hidden by default, but can

easily be displayed. To hide files, right-click the required file, select the Proper-

ties option and then select the Hide check box.

Nero Burning ROM supports virtual search folders in the Windows Vista operating

system. The search is selected by dragging the search folder into the compilation

area. If you want to select the files of the search folder, you must open the search

folder and drag the files into the compilation.

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

 You have successfully compiled a data disc and can now burn this compilation.

See also

 Selection Screen →16

4.1.1 Defining Options

4.1.1.1 Multisession Settings

The Multisession tab provides the option to create multisession discs for data discs. Multi-

session 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 process, and

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 Burning ROM also saves (if possible) the

point of origin for the files. This information is used when continuing the multisession disc.

If a multisession disc is being continued, Nero Burning ROM automatically sets a cross ref-

erence to 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 which session is being im-

ported at the start of the burn process. The files in the previous sessions are retained and

continue to take up space.

In this case Nero Burning ROM automatically verifies whether the correct multisession disc

has been inserted for continuation. If not, the disc is ejected.

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

additional sessions on the disc, but then only the last session will be visible and

you will only be able to access data from the last session.

Multisession disc

Multisession discs are particularly suitable for backing up important files burned

on a regular basis.

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Multisession Tab

The following configuration options are available on the Multisession tab in the Multises-

sion area:

Option button

Start Multisession disc

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. This means that only the last session will be visible and

you will only be able to access data from the last session.

Option button

Continue Multisession

disc

Continues a multisession disc by burning an additional session

to a disc with at least one session. Cross references to the im-

ported session are set in the process.

Option button

No Multisession

Creates a disc without a multisession.

However, even a disc without a multisession can be continued

as long as it is not fixated. Sessions are then not imported and

cross references are not set. This means that only the last ses-

sion will be visible and you will only be able to access data from

the last session.

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4.1.1.2 ISO Settings

The ISO tab provides options for configuring the ISO file system.

ISO 9660 is a system-independent standard. It can be read on all operating systems. The

following features apply:

 Permits eight characters plus three characters for the file extension (Level 1) or 31 cha-

racters (Level 2) for the file name including the file extension.

 Permits eight characters for the folder name.

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

 The characters A-Z, 0-9 and the underscore (_) are permitted.

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

system can be relaxed. For example, you can allow a higher path level or more than 64 cha-

racters for the Joliet name.

If the disc should be read on all operating systems, select ISO 9660 as the file

system and clear all check boxes in the Relax restrictions area.

An advisory message appears on the ISO tab in the Information area if the disc

cannot be read on all operating systems.

If the disc is to be used mainly on computers with Microsoft Windows and you

want to use lowercase letters and/or foreign language characters for the file

names, select ISO 9660 + Joliet as the file system.

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

Drop-down menu

Data mode

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

available. Newer drives can easily read Mode 1 and Mode 2/XA

CDs.

However, some older drives cannot read Mode 1 discs correctly.

In the case that the disc can to be read in any case on older

drives, select the Mode 2/XA format.

Drop-down menu

File system

Selects the file system that is used for the data.

ISO 9660 only: ISO format alone is used.

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

Joliet standard.

ISO 9660:1999: The latest ISO format update is used. Among

other things it allows the use of 207 characters and a deeper

directory depth.

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Drop-down menu

Length of file name

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

Level 2 the file name can be 31 characters long.

Drop-down menu

Character set Defines the character set used for ISO names.

4.1.1.3 UDF Settings

The UDF tab provides options for configuring the UDF (Universal Disc Format) file system.

The UDF standard was developed by Osta (Optical Storage Technology Association) in re-

sponse to the requirements of DVDs. The standard works on all platforms.

The following setting options are available in the Options drop-down menu:

Entry

Automatic Settings

Sets options automatically for the UDF file system.

We recommend that you select this entry.

Entry

Manual Settings

Enables you to manually define the UDF partition type and the

file system version.

Entry

Enable Xbox compati-

bility mode

Creates a disc that is compatible with an Xbox.

This entry is available if the No Multisession option button is

selected on the Multisession tab.

A disc that is compatible with Xbox cannot be created as a multisession disc.

4.2 Compiling a SecurDisc disc

SecurDisc is a technology with which you can create discs with special protection properties.

No special hardware is needed.

Discs that are created with Nero Burning ROM and the SecurDisc compilation type include

data integrity and reconstruction. Additional SecurDisc features include the possibility to

protect the data on your disc against unauthorized access with a password, to digitally sign

the disc, and to configure the data redundancy.

To be able to copy the protected data to your hard drive and to check the security of the data

you will need a special application named Nero SecurDisc Viewer. The Nero SecurDisc

Viewer is burned automatically to the SecurDisc disc and can be downloaded free of charge

at www.securdisc.net or www.nero.com.

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More information on SecurDisc technology can be found at www.securdisc.net.

To compile a SecurDisc disc, proceed as follows:

1. Select the desired disc format (CD, DVD, Blu-ray) from the drop-down menu in the New

Compilation window. (In the case that the New Compilation window is not opened, it can

be opened by clicking the New button on the main screen.)

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

2. Select the desired compilation type for a SecurDisc from the selection list.

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

played.

SecurDisc Compilation

3. If you want to enable the password protection for all files:

1. Enable the Password protection check box on the SecurDisc tab.

 The SecurDisc – Protect Data window is opened.

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2. Enter the desired password in the Password input area and then click the OK button.

When appropriate, a wizard offers suggestions in an additional Tips dialog box

when entering and selecting the password. The wizard estimates the security

level, i.e. the quality of the password, during entry.

4. If you want to sign the disc with a digital signature:

1. Select the Digital signature check box on the SecurDisc tab.

 The SecurDisc – Digital Signature window is opened.

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2. If you have already created a digital key, click the Browse button and select the key.

3. If you want to create a digital key, click the Start button.

 The SecurDisc – Create Digital Key window is opened.

4. Read the instructions and click the Next button.

 The SecurDisc Key Creation Process window is opened.

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

 Nero Burning ROM uses the random data to create the SecurDisc key. You can moni-

tor the status of the creation process using the progress bar. The Next button is

enabled as soon as the process is complete.

6. Click the Next button.

 The SecurDisc – Key Creation Completed window is opened.

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

 The SecurDisc – Digital Signature window is opened again and the selected key

appears in the drop-down menu.

8. Click the OK button.

 The corresponding window is opened to inform you that the disc is being digitally

signed with the selected key.

9. Click the OK button.

You can pass on the relevant public key to recipients to enable them to verify the

signature.

5. If you want to enhance the burning speed by limiting the data redundancy or to configure the

data redundancy:

1. Select the Data redundancy check box on the SecurDisc tab.

 The drop-down menu is enabled.

2. Select the desired redundancy level.

If the Data redundancy check box is disabled, the disc will be filled completely

with copies of the chosen data and checksums. A display panel in the compilation

screen indicates the current redundancy level.

A redundancy level of 1,3 means no redundancy and a redundancy level of 9

means excellent redundancy.

We recommend a redundancy level of at least 2,5.

6. Click the New button.

 The New Compilation window is closed and the selection screen is displayed.

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SecurDisc Selection Screen

7. Select the files/folders that you want to burn from the File Browser area.

8. Drag the required files/folders into the Disc Content area on the left side.

 The files are added to the compilation and displayed in the compilation screen. The ca-

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

You can selectively enable the password protection for individual files by marking

the desired file in the compilation screen and clicking the Protect button.

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

 You have compiled a SecurDisc disc with settings according to your requirements

and can now burn the disc.

See also

 About Nero SecurDisc Viewer →103

4.3 Nero DiscSpan (UDF) Compilation and Nero DiscMerge Tool

With Nero Burning ROM you can compile and burn all types of files and folders to multiple

discs. The Nero DiscSpan feature for UDF compilation type is useful when the data to be

burned is too large to fit on a single disc or when a single file exceeds the capacity of a disc.

Nero Burning ROM can split such files automatically and distributes them dynamically

among several discs.

The number of discs to be used is shown in the compilation screen and you can switch the

disc type here. However, during the burn process you are allowed to alternate the disc types

(CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc) regardless of which disc type you chose at the beginning.

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The restore tool Nero DiscMerge and a file catalog is burned on the last disc of the set by

Nero Burning ROM. With this tool the split files can be merged together and copied to the

hard drive. Files that are not split can of course be accessed without the help of Nero Dis-

cMerge.

4.3.1 Set Nero DiscSpan Options

The Nero DiscSpan tab provides configuration options for the Nero DiscSpan feature.

The following configuration options are available:

Check box

Enable Nero DiscSpan

Enables the Nero DiscSpan feature. The compilation is burned

to multiple discs, if necessary.

Nero DiscSpan can only be enabled, if on the Multisession tab

the No Multisession option button is selected.

Option button / Input field

Allow the splitting of

files which exceed

Enables the option that files that exceed a certain file size are

split if this is necessary to fill up a disc space. The original order

of the files is being kept.

Note, that you need Nero DiscMerge in order to merge split files

and folders. Nero DiscMerge is automatically burned to the last

disc.

Option button

Allow Nero DiscSpan

without file splitting

Enables the option that files are not split.

Note, that the file size is therefore limited by the disc size at

least.

Check box

Add Nero DiscMerge

and file catalog to mas-

ter disc

Adds Nero DiscMerge to the last disc. Nero DiscMerge is used

to merge split files. It is automatically burned to the last disc if

the Allow the splitting of files option is enabled.

4.3.2 Creating Multiple Discs with Nero DiscSpan

With Nero Burning ROM you can compile and burn all types of files and folders to multiple

discs. Files that exceed a certain file size are split if this is necessary to fill up a disc space.

The original order of the files is being kept.

The number of discs to be used is shown in the compilation screen and you can switch the

disc type here.

The Image Recorder is also suitable for creating an image of a disc type not sup-

ported by the connected recorder. For example, you can therefore create a DVD

image without having installed a DVD recorder. You can then write the image to a

disc at any time.

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To create an UDF compilation using the Nero DiscSpan feature, proceed as follows:

1. Select the desired disc format (CD, DVD, Blu-ray) from the drop-down menu in the New

Compilation window. (In case that the New Compilation window is not opened, it can be

opened by clicking the New button on the main screen.)

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

You can select an appropriate disc format without loss of information at any time

in the main screen. Note that this has to be technically possible - for example you

are obliged to burn an Audio CD to a CD. But it is possible to start with a data CD

and change later to a data DVD, for example. The possibility to change the disc

type is useful when starting a compilation without knowing how much space is

required by the files.

2. Select an UDF 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 Nero DiscSpan tab.

 The Nero DiscSpan tab is displayed.

New Compilation - DiscSpan (UDF)

4. Select the Enable Nero DiscSpan check box. Make sure, that on the Multisession tab the

No Multisession option button is selected.

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Discs that use the Nero DiscSpan feature cannot be created as multisession

discs.

5. Set the desired options on the tabs.

6. Click the New button.

 The New Compilation window is closed and the selection screen is displayed.

Selection Screen - DiscSpan (UDF)

7. Select the files/folders that you want to burn from the File Browser area.

8. Drag the required files/folders into the Disc Content area on the left side.

 The files are added to the compilation and displayed in the compilation screen. The ca-

pacity bar indicates how much space is required by the DiscSpan compilation. On the

left an info field indicates how much discs will be burned.

In Nero Burning ROM, there is the option of defining filters for individual files or

folders by dragging files or folders into the compilation areas with the depressed

right mouse button. For instance, it is possible to filter for a particular type of file

(*.doc, *.xls, *.txt) or select which type of file is not to be taken up in the compila-

tion area.

It is very easy to hide files in data compilations for additional protection or for se-

curity reasons so that they do not appear on the normal display. The files behave

in the same way as other hidden system files that are hidden by default, but can

easily be displayed. To hide files, right-click the required file, select the Proper-

ties option and then select the Hide check box.

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9. If required, you can change the disc type.

 You have successfully compiled a data disc and can now burn this compilation. Dur-

ing the burn process you will be prompted to insert a new disc whenever needed.

You are allowed to alternate the disc types (CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc) regardless of

which disc type you chose at the beginning. Files will be distributed dynamically

among several discs.

4.3.3 Remerge and Copy Data with Nero DiscMerge

With Nero DiscMerge you can merge split files and folders that had been burned on multiple

discs using the Nero DiscSpan feature for UDF compilation type. The content of the discs is

copied on the hard drive during this process. You can exclude individual files from the copy

process or select specific files to be copied.

The tool Nero DiscMerge was burned on the last disc of the set - the so called Master Disc -

by Nero Burning ROM.

Under Windows Vista and Windows 7 you need administrator rights to save the

files to secure folders such as C:\Program files. Therefore, a User Account Con-

trol message asking for administrator rights may appear with these operating

systems.

To restore the data of DiscSpan discs, proceed as follows:

1. Insert the Master Disc - the last burned disc - into a drive.

 Nero DiscMerge starts automatically. The content, i.e. folder structure and files, of the

DiscSpan disc set is displayed.

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If the program does not start automatically, select the drive with the disc in Win-

dows Explorer. You can start Nero DiscMerge manually by double-clicking the

NeroDiscMerge.exe file in the $Nero$ folder.

2. Select the copy target in the Target path input field by clicking the Browse button.

3. Select the check box preceding the folder or the file that you want to copy. Select a folder in

the left to show the contained files in the right.

4. Click the Copy Data button.

 The Copy Status window is opened.

 A message window is opened prompting for the first burned disc.

5. Remove the current disc and insert the first burned disc into the drive.

 The message window is closed and the copy process is started. Split files are merged

together. Information about the current step is displayed in the information area. A

process bar indicates the progress being made. When the content of this disc is com-

pletely copied, then the disc is ejected. The message window is opened again prompting

for the next disc.

Copy Status

6. Insert each disc of the set in chronological burning order.

 Once the copy and merging process is complete, the message "Disc merging complete"

is displayed in the information area. The Cancel button changes to Close.

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Copy Status - complete

7. Click the Close button.

 The Copy Status window is closed.

8. Click the Close button.

 Nero DiscMerge is closed.

 You have successfully copied the content of multiple DiscSpan discs to your hard

drive.

4.4 Check Point Media Encryption CD/DVD

With Nero Burning ROM and Check Point Media Encryption you can create discs with spe-

cial encryption security protection.

This feature is only available if all of the following requirements are fulfilled:

(1) Check Point Endpoint Security Media Encryption, version R73 or later, is in-

stalled on your computer.

(2) You are allowed to create Check Point Media Encryption CD/DVDs.

(3) You have a special serial number.

The procedure for compiling and burning a Check Point Media Encryption disc is basically

the same as the procedure for compiling and burning data discs. Be sure to select the

CD/DVD-ROM (Check Point) entry in the New Compilation window.

When starting the burn process, a window, which originates from Check Point Media Encryp-

tion, will be opened. After entering security information, e.g. a password for encryption as

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defined in your Check Point Media Encryption settings, Check Point Media Encryption then

encrypts the data. When the encryption is finished, the window is closed and Nero Burning

ROM continues the burn process. Depending on your Check Point Media Encryption set-

tings, a decryption tool is burned on the disc, allowing another user, who does not have

Check Point Media Encryption, to access to the data by entering the password.

The encryption of the data does not take place in Nero Burning ROM. Nero AG is

not responsible for the data encryption and the decryption tool. These features

are provided by Check Point Software Technologies.

4.5 Saving Data Track

With Nero Burning ROM you can save a data disc as an image file. The image file can later

be burned to a recordable disc. The result is a copy of the original data disc.

To save the data disc as an image file, proceed as follows:

1. Insert the data disc in a drive.

2. Click the Extras > Save Data Tracks menu.

 The Select Track window is opened. The tracklist shows you the sessions and data

tracks that are found on the disc. Due to the technical reasons, only the first data track of

the first session can be saved.

Select Track

3. Select the first data track.

4. Click the Save Track button.

 The Save As window is opened.

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5. Select a file name and a storage location.

6. In the Save As drop-down menu, select the desired output format (ISO or NRG) for the

image file.

7. Click the Start button.

 The Progress window is opened and displays the progress made while saving. When

the save process is complete, the window is closed automatically.

 You have successfully created an image file starting from a data disc. Now you can

burn the image file to a disc.

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5 Audio CD and Audio Files

5.1 Compiling Audio CDs

Using Nero Burning ROM you can create an Audio CD that contains music files. It can be

played on all standard CD players. To compile an Audio CD, source files with different audio

formats are automatically converted into Audio CD format before being burned.

Some CD players cannot play CD-RWs. Use CD-R discs to burn Audio CDs.

To create an Audio CD, proceed as follows:

1. Select the CD entry from the drop-down menu in the New Compilation window. (In the

case that the New Compilation window is not opened, it can be opened by clicking the

New button on the main screen.)

2. Select 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.

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3. Set the desired options on the tabs.

Audio CDs should always be burned using the disc-at-once method. This entry is

selected by default.

4. Click the New button.

 The New Compilation window is closed and the selection screen is displayed.

5. Select the audio files that you want to burn from the File Browser area on the right side.

You can use the hard drive or an Audio CD as source of the audio file.

You can also choose an M3U playlist as a source.

6. Drag the desired audio files into the Disc Content area on the left side.

 The files are added to the compilation and displayed in the compilation screen. The ca-

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

Compilation screen - Audio CD

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

8. Customize the properties of the audio file to suit your requirements.

 You have successfully compiled an Audio CD and can now burn this compilation.

See also

 Selection Screen →16

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5.1.1 Customizing Properties of the Audio File

You can display and/or make changes to the audio file properties on the Track Properties,

Indexes, Limits, Splits and Filters tabs of the Audio Track Properties window. To open

the window, mark an audio file in the compilation screen for Audio CDs and click the Proper-

ties button.

5.1.1.1 Track Properties Tab

On the Track Properties tab you will find basic information on the selected file in the

Source information area. To open the window, mark an audio file in the compilation screen

for Audio CDs and click the Properties button.

Track properties

The following input areas are available in the Properties area:

Input field

Title (CD Text)

Defines a title which is saved as CD Text. CD players that support

CD Text show the title name entered here.

Only Latin characters can be displayed as CD Text. CD Text can

only be written in disc-at-once mode.

Input field

Artist (CD Text)

Defines the artist which is saved as CD Text. CD players that sup-

port CD Text show the artist's name entered here.

Only Latin characters can be displayed as CD Text. CD Text can

only be written in Disc-At-Once mode.

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Input field

Pause

Defines the length of the pause in seconds or frames between the

selected audio file and the next one.

Input field

International Stan-

dard Recording

Code (ISRC)

Identifies the CD title using a 12-character digital code. The ISRC is

entered in the subcode and included silently.

If you do not know the ISRC, you should leave this input field blank.

Check box

Protection

Sets the copy protection bit for the corresponding track on the Audio

CD. As most CD recording applications simply ignore this bit, copy

protection cannot be ensured. A warning message will be opened in

Nero Burning ROM while copying an Audio CD with copy protected

tracks.

Check box

Cross fade with

previous track

Defines a crossfade between this and the previous audio file. You

can specify the length of the crossfade in seconds or in sectors.

5.1.1.2 Indexes, Limits, Split Tab

On the Indexes, Limits, Split tab you can set and delete indexes and split audio files to

create two or more shorter ones. The tab consists of the Oscilloscope and Positions areas.

Indexes, Limits, Split Tab

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Audio files are displayed graphically in the Oscilloscope area. The following configuration

options are available in the Positions area:

Selection lists

Start/End

Shows the positions for the beginning and end of the audio file on

the CD.

Button

New Index

Sets a new index position at the selected position. For the CD player

this is the position from which a new song starts, and the player can

also jump to it directly. However, not all CD players support this fea-

ture.

Button

Edit

Opens the Edit track limit dialog box.

You can enter the exact position of a split.

Button

Delete Deletes a selected index.

Button

Split Splits the audio file at the marked position.

Button

Play

Plays the audio file from the marked position.

During playback, the Stop playing button is displayed.

Button

Stop playing

Stops playback of the audio file.

If playback is stopped, the Play button is displayed again.

Button

Split at Index Posi-

tions

Splits the audio file at the set index positions.

Button

Zoom In Enlarges the graphical representation of the audio file.

Button

Zoom Out Reduces the graphical representation of the audio file.

Button

Full View Displays a graphical representation of the entire audio file.

5.1.1.3 Filters Tab

The Filters tab includes filters that improve or change the quality of the music. The so-called

non-destructive procedure is used for processing, i.e. the actual recording is not changed,

but flags are simply set that can be canceled at any time. No additional audio data is

created. The audio files on hard drive are not modified during this procedure.

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Audio Track Properties window, Filters tab

The following configuration options are available in the Audio Track Properties window:

Check box

Normalize

Sets the volume of an audio file to a preset value. This filter can be

useful to bring the volume of files originating from different sources

into line with one another.

Check box

Declick

Removes clicking and scratching noises, such as those on old LPs

for example.

Check box

Hiss Reduction

Reduces or removes the hiss on an audio file. All frequencies be-

low a certain threshold (hiss level) are removed.

Check box

Fade In

Fades in the volume of an audio file from zero to full volume. This

filter can be useful for shortening files.

Check box

Fade Out

Fades out the volume of an audio file from full volume to silence.

This filter can be useful for shortening files.

Check box

Stereo Widening

Increases/reduces the stereo effect of an audio file. This filter only

works if the original file was recorded in stereo.

Check box

Karaoke

Fades out the vocals on an audio file. This is done by fading out

the parts of a song that are the same in both stereo channels.

Check box

Echo Adds an echo to the audio file.

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Check box

Equalizer

Opens an equalizer so you can change the volume, bass, and

pitch in different frequency ranges.

Button

Test Selected Filters

Plays the audio file and applies the activated filters. During play-

back, the configuration options for the filters can be changed, al-

lowing the effect to be controlled.

5.1.2 Defining Options

5.1.2.1 Audio CD Settings

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

Audio CD Tab

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

Check box

Normalize all au-

dio files

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.

Check box

No pause between

tracks

Allows the audio files to merge into one another on the Audio CD

without a pause (just like in live recordings).

If the check box is cleared, there are pauses of two seconds between

the audio files.

We strongly recommend using the disc-at-once mode. Otherwise the

zero pause length may not be supported by all recorders and/or a

very short clicking noise may be heard between tracks.

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

Check box

Write on CD

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.

CD Text can only be written in disc-at-once mode.

Input field

Title Defines the label of the Audio CD.

Input field

Artist Defines the artist.

You can also enter additional information about the Audio CD such as the producer or com-

ments.

5.1.2.2 CDA Settings

The CDA Options tab provides options for configuring CD-DA files on the Audio CD. The

CDA file strategy area allows you to select the strategy that Nero Burning ROM should use

for handling selected audio files from a source Audio CD. In general there are two methods:

 Read the audio file and store it in the cache temporarily. The Audio CD can be burned in

disc-at-once mode, which supports CD Text.

 Create a reference to the audio file and read it shortly before burning (track reference).

The Audio CD can only be burned in track-at-once mode.

To add tracks from a source Audio CD to your audio compilation, we generally

recommend the following alternative:

Rip the source Audio CD to hard drive (see Copy Audio CD to Hard Drive→ 48).

Ideally, save the tracks in the lossless FLAC format. Then proceed by adding the

audio files to the audio compilation.

The following setting options are available on the CDA Options tab in the CDA File Strate-

gy area:

Drop down menu entry

Diskspace strategy

Saves the audio files temporarily to the Nero Burning ROM

cache.

If there is no space available, a reference is created to the audio

file and is not read until shortly before burning. This entry is se-

lected by default.

Drop-down menu entry

Tempfile strategy

Saves the audio files temporarily to the Nero Burning ROM

cache.

If there is no space available, an error message appears.

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Drop-down menu entry

Reference strategy

Creates a reference to the audio file and reads it shortly before

burning. The source medium can only be a CD/DVD drive, not a

recorder. The disc can only be burned in track-at-once mode.

Drop-down menu entry

Device dependent

strategy

Creates a reference to the audio file if a CD/DVD drive is availa-

ble. Otherwise the tempfile strategy is used.

The following setting options are available on the CDA Options tab in the Drive area:

Selection list

Drive Lists recognized drives and burners.

Drop-down menu

Read speed Selects the speed at which the CD is read.

Check box

Cache track on hard

drive before burning

Saves the audio file in the cache before burning.

The following setting options are available on the CDA Options tab in the Advanced area:

Check box

Remove silence at the

end of audio tracks

Removes silence at the end of individual audio files, i.e. music

tracks transition smoothly from one to the next. This check box is

selected by default.

To avoid unwanted effects set the pause length to 0 when clear-

ing this check box (to set the pause length see Track Properties

Tab→ 39).

5.2 Mixed Mode CD and CD EXTRA

With Nero Burning ROM 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 procedure

for compiling data or music CDs. Please be sure to select the corresponding entry in the

New Compilation window. The selection screen includes a compilation area for audio files

and one for data files. The compilation can only be burned if files have been added to both

the audio and the data compilation area.

See also

 Selection Screen →16

 Compiling Audio CDs →37

 Compiling Data Disc →19

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5.2.1 CD-Extra Settings

The CD EXTRA tab provides configuration options for albums.

The following information is available in the Info area:

Display panels Displays information on the compilation.

The following configuration options are available in the Album area:

Input field

Album identification

Defines a name for the album. This is particularly useful when

the album is to comprise several CDs.

Input field

Number of volumes in

album

Defines the number of discs that the compilation should contain.

Input field

Album sequence num-

ber

Defines the album number of the current disc.

Button

Pictures

Opens the CD EXTRA Pictures window where you can select

the pictures for the front and flipside of the CD and define the

picture format.

The following configuration options are available in the Localization area:

Display panel

Languages

Displays available languages. When you select a language, you

can add the title for the album in the Album title text box. Each

language can contain a different title.

Button

Add

Opens the New Language window where you can select a new

language from a country list.

Button

Delete Deletes the selected language.

Input field

Album Title

Adds an album title to the language highlighted in the Languag-

es selection list.

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5.3 Automatic Music Recognition

With Gracenote MusicID Nero Burning ROM can identify music files. So called metadata

such as artist, title, and genre are accessed from the Gracenote Media Database and dis-

played in Nero Burning ROM. The identified metadata is written to the music file and is then

available.

Identification is possible for single audio files as well as complete original Audio CDs.

If the metadata of the Audio CD is not yet included in the database then you can enter it and

make it available. The metadata is sent to Gracenote and added into the database.

With Gracenote you can have audio files identified out of any sort of audio compilation. This

is particularly useful when audio files are not named or are only partially named. The meta-

data that is made available by Gracenote is used for the compilation and is written into the

audio files. In this way your music collection is correctly tagged with all information.

During the following actions, original Audio CDs can be automatically identified in Nero Burn-

ing ROM with Gracenote MusicID.

 Copying Audio CD

 Saving Tracks from the Audio CD to Hard Drive

Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gra-

cenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related con-

tent delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com.

5.3.1 Identifying Audio Files

You can have the added audio files in the music compilations identified with Gracenote and

access metadata such as artist and title from the Gracenote Media Database.

To do this, proceed as follows:

1. Select the type of compilation to burn a music CD.

 The compilation screen is displayed.

2. Add audio files from the hard drive to the music compilation.

3. Select one or more audio files in the compilation.

4. Right-click to open the context menu.

5. Select the Get metadata entry.

 The audio files are analyzed and the required information is sent to Gracenote. The Edit

Meta Data window is opened. The metadata received by Gracenote is displayed in the

New Info area.

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Edit Meta Data window

6. If necessary, edit the metadata, e.g. track number, title, artist, album title, year, and genre.

7. Click the Apply button.

 The Edit Meta Data window is closed.

 The metadata is written into the audio file and accordingly shown in Nero Burning

ROM. If the Adjust all file name(s) check box is selected, the file on hard drive is

renamed accordingly (if technically possible).

5.4 Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive

With Nero Burning ROM you can save audio files from an Audio CD to the hard drive. In the

process, the files are encoded, i.e. converted into a format that the computer can read. The

audio file is usually compressed.

The Audio CD can be automatically identified with Gracenote MusicID. So called metadata

such as title, genre, and track title are accessed by the Gracenote Media Database and as-

sociated to the tracks. If available, Album art is also displayed and associated to the tracks.

That way you have audio files that are accurately and fully named after the encoding

process.

Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gra-

cenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related con-

tent delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com.

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Audio files from copy-protected Audio CDs cannot be saved.

To save audio files, proceed as follows:

1. Click the Extras > Save Audio Tracks menu.

 The Save Audio Tracks to Hard Drive window is opened.

2. Insert your Audio CD into a drive.

 The disc is being analyzed and the required information is sent to Gracenote. If an ex-

actly matching metadata entry is found in the Gracenote Media Database then that me-

tadata entry will be used and displayed.

 If several metadata entries are found or the found entry is ambiguous, then the Matches

window is opened and the metadata etries in question are displayed.

3. Select the metadata entry that matches your Audio CD.

4. Click the Send New Data button if none of the metadata entries match your Audio CD.

 The Edit MetaData window is opened.

Edit MetaData

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The Edit Meta Data window also opens if no matching entry is found in the data-

base but you want to enter the metadata and make it available.

5. Edit the audio track metadata (Title and Artist) by clicking in the track list.

6. Edit the Audio CD metadata (Album Title, Artist, Year, and Genre as well as Album Art)

on the right side.

7. Click the Advanced Options button if you want to add additional information.

 The Gracenote MusicID Information window, which originates from Gracenote, is

opened. After entering the additional information you have to close this window so that

the Edit MetaData window is displayed again.

8. Click the Submit Data button.

 If you have changed the Audio CD's metadata or filled it in for the first time then the

changes are sent to Gracenote and entered into the Gracenote Media Database.

 The Edit MetaData window is closed and the information is passed on to the Save Au-

dio Tracks to Hard Drive window.

Save Audio Tracks to Hard Drive

9. Select the tracks that you want to save on the hard drive.

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10. Click the Output tab.

 The Output tab is opened.

11. In the File Format drop-down menu, select the target file's audio format.

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

down menu.

13. Define other settings according to your preferences.

14. Click the Copy button.

 Conversion starts. A folder with the album name is created in the desired folder. The

audio files are saved in this folder and named according to the method you chose. A

playlist file is created and saved in the same folder. Metadata that is identified with Gra-

cenote is written into the audio file.

The Progress window indicates the saving progress. When the save process is com-

plete, this window is closed automatically.

15. Click the Close button.

 The Save Audio Tracks to Hard Drive window is closed. You have saved audio

files.

5.4.1 Save Audio Tracks to Hard Drive Window

Define the settings for audio files to be saved to the hard drive in the Save Audio Tracks to

Hard Drive window. The window is opened by clicking the Extras > Save Audio Tracks

menu.

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The following setting options are available:

Tab

Source Specifies settings for the source of the audio files.

Tab

Output Sets output files configuration options.

Button

Copy Starts the copy or save process.

5.4.1.1 Source Tab

The Source tab displays the audio files on the Audio CD. The functions of the control but-

tons correspond to the familiar control buttons on CD players.

The following setting options are available:

Drop-down menu

Source drive Selects the drive where the Audio CD is inserted.

Title Selection List Displays the tracks on the Audio CD. You can select individual tracks

to copy by selecting the respective check box.

Button

Refresh

Sends a new query to the Gracenote Media Database and com-

pletes the Audio CD's metadata including artist, title name, and ge-

nre if a matching entry exists in the database.

Button

Edit

Opens the Edit Meta Data window. Here, you can edit the Audio CD

metadata sent by Gracenote. You can enter the metadata if no entry

for your Audio CD exists in the Gracenote Media Database. This

metadata is sent to Gracenote, and added to the Gracenote Media

Database.

Input fields

Album/Artist/Year Displays or specifies metadata for the album, artist and year.

Selection list

Genre Displays or specifies the genre.

Cover area Displays Album Art, i.e., the cover of the Audio CD.

Button

Load Cover Loads an alternative cover from your hard drive.

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5.4.1.2 Output Tab

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

Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive - Output

The following setting options are available:

Input window

Output directory Selects the storage location for the output file.

Button

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

Drop-down menu

Mode for creating

file name

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

file.

Check box

Automatically gen-

erate a playlist of

stored audio tracks

Creates a playlist of the saved audio files. A playlist is a list of the

ripped audio files in the right order with the right metadata. It is a

very convenient tool − you simply have to select the playlist to add all

the audio files in contains to an audio compilation or a playback ap-

plication.

Drop-down menu

Playlist format Selects a format for the playlist.

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Drop-down menu

File format

Selects the output audio format for the selected audio file. The se-

lected file format is available as the first entry the next time it is

called up. You can choose between Nero AAC Audio, MP3 Audio,

WAVE, AIFF, FLAC and Ogg Vorbis.

Drop-down menu

Quality

Selects the bitrate for the selected audio file format. If the bit rate is

small, less data is transferred. The file is then small, but quality is

lower. If the bit rate is high, more data is transferred. The file size is

then large, but the quality is high. A value of 128 for MP3 files is near

CD quality. For the MP3 Audio file format you can also select if you

want to create an MP3 file or an mp3PRO file.

Only available if you selected the Nero AAC Audio or MP3 Audio

file format.

Check box

Force compatibility

with iPod

Makes Nero AAC Audio available for an iPod.

Is only available if you selected the Nero AAC Audio output format.

Check box

Disable ID3v2 Un-

synchronization

Disables the ID3v2 Unsynchronization during the decoding process.

ID3v2 Unsynchronization is a part of the MP3 decoding process. It

increases the chance that the MP3 file can be played even with old

software or hardware that does not support ID3v2. However, some

devices that support ID3v2 do not support ID3v2 Unsychronization.

The display of images or text tags might be corrupt on such devices

when playing MP3 files with unsynchronized ID3v2. Select the check

box if you have encountered such problems.

Check box

Add Album Art to

file if available

Adds Album Art to the files. Album Art works for example as a mini

view in the Explorer. Adding Album Art increases the file size.

Only available if Album Art is available or chosen for this Audio CD.

5.5 Convert Audio File Format

With Nero Burning ROM you can convert an audio file into another format, i.e. transcode the

audio file (e.g. from WAV to MP3).

The following formats are usually available (available formats may depend on the source

format):

 AC3: You can specify the bit rate for this audio format

 AIFF: See Encoding Options AIFF→ 56

 FLAC: It is not necessary to specify any settings for this lossless audio format

 MP3 (Lame Encoder): See Encoding Options MP3→ 56

 MP3/mp3PRO: See Encoding Options MP3/mp3PRO→ 58

 Nero AAC Audio: See Encoding Options Nero AAC Audio→ 60

 OGG: See Encoding Options OGG→ 61

 WAV: See Encoding Options WAV→ 56

 WMA: You can set different profiles for this audio format

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5.5.1 Encode Files Window

In the Encode Files window, the audio files that are to be encoded are selected and the

properties of the output are 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 Displays the selected files.

Check box

Show full paths

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

Files to be encoded list.

Button

Add

Opens the browser window where you can select a file to add it to

the list of files to be encoded.

Clicking on the little triangle allows you to select audio files using

Nero MediaBrowser.

Button

Remove Removes the selected file.

Button

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

Button

Reset Status Resets the status of the selected file back to Not done.

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The following configuration options are available in the Properties area:

Drop-down menu

Output file format Selects the output audio format for the selected audio file.

Button

Settings

Opens a window where you can define options such as bit rate

and frequency for the output audio file.

Display panel

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

Button

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

Display panel

Source file info Displays information on the selected audio file.

The following buttons are available for the encoding process:

Go Starts the encode process.

Close Closes the window.

5.5.2 AIFF and WAVE Encoding Options

Nero Burning ROM can encode audio files in AIIF or WAV formats.

Set options in the AIFF/Wave window that you can open in the Encode Files window via the

Settings button. Ensure that you have selected AIFF or Wave as the Output file format.

The following setting options are available in the AIFF or Wave window:

Drop-down menu

Frequency

Specifies the scan rate per second and thus determines the frequen-

cy of scanning. The higher the frequency, the more frequently

scanned.

Drop-down menu

Bits

Specifies the scan accuracy and thus determines the quality of the

individual scanner. The higher the bit sign, the more accurate.

Drop-down menu

Channels Specifies which channels are recorded.

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5.5.3 MP3 Lame Encoding Options

With Nero Burning ROM you can encode audio files in MP3 formats using the Lame Codec.

Set these options in the MP3 Settings window that you can open in the Encode files win-

dow via the Settings button. Ensure that you have selected Lame MP3 Encoder as the Out-

put file format.

The following encoding options are available in the Settings area:

Drop-down menu

Constant Bit Rate

Selects a constant bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and

the quality of the saved data are the same over the entire audio

file. If the bit rate is small, less data is transferred. The file is then

small, but quality is lower. If the bit rate is high, more data is trans-

ferred. The file size is then large, but the quality is high. The de-

fault value of 128 for MP3 files is near CD quality.

Drop-down menu

Variable Bit Rate

Selects variable bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time - and

thus the quantity of the saved data - adapts to the dynamics of the

audio file. The bit rate, for example, can be lowered at quieter

points in the track.

Select your desired quality level in the drop-down menu.

The following encoding options are available in the Expert settings area:

Drop-down menu

Encoding quality

Specifies the encoder quality. These settings specify whether you

place more value on fast encoding (lowest/fastest) or more value

on a superior psychoacoustic encoder model for the very best

results (highest/slowest).

Check box

Original bit

Sets the original bit in the music file, which differentiates between

the copy and the original.

Check box selected: Original bit = 1, i.e. original.

Check box cleared: Original bit = 0, i.e. copy.

Check box

Private bit

Sets the private bit in the music file. It is reserved for the user and

is only used for informational purposes.

Check box

Sets the copyright bit in the music file, which identifies protected

content.

Check box selected: Copyright bit = 1, i.e. protected.

Check box cleared: Copyright bit = 0, i.e. unprotected.

Check box

Write CRC

Sets a checksum in the music file to ensure that transfer errors are

detected.

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5.5.4 MP3 and MP3PRO Encoding Options

With Nero Burning ROM you can encode audio files in MP3 and MP3PRO formats. Set

these options in the MP3PRO window that you can open in the Encode files window via the

Settings button. Ensure that you have selected MP3/MP3PRO as the Output file format.

MP3PRO window

The following encoding options are available in the Settings area:

Drop-down menu

Encoder quality

Specifies the encoder quality. Fast, Medium and Highest are

available. These settings specify whether you place more value on

fast encoding (Fast) or more value on a superior psychoacoustic

encoder model for the very best results (Highest).

Check box

Constant Bit Rate

Selects a constant bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and

the quality of the saved data are the same over the entire audio

file. If the bit rate is small, less data is transferred. The file is then

small, but quality is lower. If the bit rate is high, more data is trans-

ferred. The file size is then large, but the quality is high. The de-

fault value of 128 for MP3 files is near CD quality.

In the drop-down menu, select the Options that affect the bit rate:

scan rate per second in kBit, scan frequency per second in Hertz

and the channels.

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Check box

Variable Bit Rate

Selects variable bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time - and

thus the quantity of the saved data - adapts to the dynamics of the

audio file. The bit rate, for example, can be lowered at quieter

points in the track.

Select your desired quality level in the drop-down menu.

Note that not all players are able to show the correct length of MP3

files that were recorded with variable bit rate.

The following encoding options are available:

Check box

Enable MP3PRO

Specifies the encoder method used. If you select the check box,

an MP3PRO file is created (*.mp3 file extension).

If you clear the check box, an MP3 file is created (also *.mp3 file

extension).

Button

Expert

Opens the advanced area where you can configure Expert Fea-

tures.

The following encoding options are available in the Expert Features area:

Check box

Original bit

Sets the original bit in the music file, which differentiates between

the copy and the original.

Check box selected: Original bit = 1, i.e. original.

Check box cleared: Original bit = 0, i.e. copy.

Check box

Private bit

Sets the private bit in the music file. It is reserved for the user and

is only used for informational purposes.

Check box

Sets the copyright bit in the music file, which identifies protected

content.

Check box selected: Copyright bit = 1, i.e. protected.

Check box cleared: Copyright bit = 0, i.e. unprotected.

Check box

Write CRC

Also sets a checksum in the music file to ensure that transfer er-

rors are detected.

Check box

Allow intensity stereo

coding

Uses a special codec at high frequencies that only saves the direc-

tional information and volume.

Check box

Allow downmix

Mixes two stereo channels down to one mono signal. This option

is useful when the output data is of such poor quality that a poor

stereo signal is to be expected. An increase in quality is expected

when downmixing to mono.

Drop-down menu

Padding

Selects a padding type for MP3 blocks. We recommend padding

type ISO that pads MP3 blocks according to the ISO specification.

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5.5.5 Nero AAC Encoding Options

Nero Burning ROM can encode audio files in the Nero AAC Audio format.

Set options in the Nero AAC Encoder Settings window that you can open in the Encode

Files window via the Settings button. Ensure that you have selected Nero AAC as the Out-

put file format.

Nero AAC Encoder Settings

The following setting options are available in the Nero AAC Encoder Settings window:

Drop-down menu

entry

Variable Bitrate

Specifies a variable bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and

thus the quantity of the saved data adapts to the dynamics of the

audio file. The bit rate, for example, can be lowered at quieter points

in the track.

You can set the variable bit rate between 0 and 100. 0 means the

lowest, 100 the highest quality.

Drop-down menu

entry

Average Bitrate

Specifies an average bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and

thus the quantity of the saved data adapts to the dynamics of the

audio file but the average bit rate tends to the defined value. In prin-

ciple is it a variable bit rate with a limited bit band width and thus

combining the advantages of the variable and the constant bitrate.

Drop-down menu

entry

Constant Bitrate

Specifies a constant bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and

thus the quantity of the saved data is the same over the entire audio

file.

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Slider

Quality

Specifies the bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and thus the

quantity of the saved data.

If the bit rate is small, less data is transferred. The file is then small,

but quality is lower. If the bit rate is high, more data is transferred.

The file size is then large, but the quality is high. The default value of

128 is near CD quality.

Check box

Use .m4a extension

for writing files

Encodes the audio files in the M4A audio file format; which was de-

fined by Apple.

5.5.6 OGG Vorbis Encoding Options

Nero Burning ROM can encode audio files in the OGG Vorbis format.

Set options in the OGG Vorbis Settings window that you can open in the Encode Files

window via the Settings button. Ensure that you have selected OGG Vorbis as the Output

file format.

The following setting options are available in the OGG Vorbis Settings window:

Check box

Constant Bit Rate

Specifies a constant bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and

thus the quantity of the saved data is the same over the entire audio

file.

If the bit rate is small, less data is transferred. The file is then small,

but quality is lower. If the bit rate is high, more data is transferred.

The file size is then large, but the quality is high. The default value of

128 is near CD quality.

Check box

Variable Bit Rate

Specifies a variable bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time and

thus the quantity of the saved data adapts to the dynamics of the

audio file. The bit rate, for example, can be lowered at quieter points

in the track.

You can set the variable bit rate between 0 and 100. 0 means the

lowest, 100 the highest quality.

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6 Video

6.1 Compiling DVD-Video

With Nero Burning ROM you can burn DVDs made up of DVD-Video files from your hard

drive. You can play your burned DVDs on almost all DVD players.

You can use Nero Burning ROM to burn a DVD Video if the DVD video title, i.e. a complete

DVD folder structure, is already available.

In Nero Burning ROM it is not possible to convert video files to DVD-Video, an

AVCHD video, or a BDMV-Video. Converting video files to DVD-Video, to AVCHD

video, or BDMV-Video is possible in Nero Video for example. Nero Video is in-

cluded in the full version of Nero 11. More information about Nero Video is availa-

ble on the Web site www.nero.com, and more information about video editing is

available in the separate Nero Video manual.

To compile a DVD-Video, proceed as follows:

1. Select the DVD entry from the drop-down menu in the New Compilation window. (In case

that the New Compilation window is not opened, it can be opened by clicking the New but-

ton on the main screen.)

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

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

played.

DVD Video Tab

Video

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3. Set the options you require on the tabs.

4. Click the New button.

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

DVD Video Compilation Screen

5. Select the DVD-Video files that you want to burn from the File Browser area on the right

side.

6. Drag the existing DVD folder structure of the video title (VIDEO_TS) into the Disc Content

area on the left side.

 The files are added to the compilation and displayed in the compilation screen. The ca-

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

 You have successfully compiled a DVD-Video and can now burn this compilation.

See also

 Selection Screen →16

6.2 Compiling an AVCHD Video Disc

With Nero Burning ROM you can burn an AVCHD video disc made up of AVCHD video files

from your hard drive or camcorder. The AVCHD video disc can be burned to a DVD as

usual, or to a Blu-ray Disc. Burning to a Blu-ray Disc has the benefit that it offers more space

than a DVD.

AVCHD video on DVD is compatible to the specification of a Blu-ray Disc. However, play-

back is not guaranteed on all Blu-ray players.

You can use Nero Burning ROM to burn an AVCHD video disc if the complete folder struc-

ture including premastered files is already available.

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In Nero Burning ROM it is not possible to convert video files to DVD-Video, an

AVCHD video, or a BDMV-Video. Converting video files to DVD-Video, to AVCHD

video, or BDMV-Video is possible in Nero Video for example. Nero Video is in-

cluded in the full version of Nero 11. More information about Nero Video is availa-

ble on the Web site www.nero.com, and more information about video editing is

available in the separate Nero Video manual.

To compile an AVCHD video disc, proceed as follows:

1. Select the DVD or Blu-ray entry from the drop-down menu in the New Compilation

window. (In case that the New Compilation window is not opened, it can be opened by

clicking the New button on the main screen.)

2. Choose the AVCHD (TM) video compilation type from the selection list.

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

played.

AVCHD (TM) video - New Compilation Window

3. Enter a name for the AVCHD video disc in the Disc name input field.

4. Click the New button.

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

It includes the specific AVCHD folder structure.

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AVCHD video - Selection Screen

5. Select the movie that you want to burn from the File Browser area on the right side.

6. Drag the existing folder structure including premastered files into the Disc Content area on

the left side.

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

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

 You have successfully compiled an AVCHD video disc and can now burn this compi-

lation.

Files and Folders

The AVCHD video contains different folders. Only certain files are allowed in an

individual folder. If you only have individual files, you must allocate the right files

to the specific folder:

\BDMV\index.bdmv

\BDMV\MovieObject.bdmv

\BDMV\PLAYLIST\*.mpls

\BDMV\CLIPINF\*.clpi

\BDMV\STREAM\*.m2ts

\BDMV\AUXDATA\sound.bdmv

\BDMV\AUXDATA\*.otf

\BDMV\BDJO\*.bdjo (these files are optional; however, the folder must be availa-

ble)

Also, the folders \BDMV\META, \BDMV\JAR and \CERTIFICATE must be availa-

ble but may remain empty.

If the folder \BDMV\BACKUP is available it contains a copy of the files in-

dex.bdmv, MovieObjects.bdmv and the folders PLAYLIST, CLIPINF and BDJO.

Additionally, an AVCHD video may contain the folder AVCHDTN. This folder must

not be available if it is empty. If it is available, it has to contain the following files:

\AVCHDTN\thumbnail.tidx

\AVCHDTN\thumbnail.tdt2

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6.3 Compiling a BDMV-Video Disc

With Nero Burning ROM you can burn a BDMV-Video disc made up of BDMV (= Blu-ray

Movie) files from your hard drive. You can play your burned BDMV-Video on almost all Blu-

ray players.

You can use Nero Burning ROM to burn a BDMV-Video if the complete BDMV folder struc-

ture including premastered files is already available.

In Nero Burning ROM it is not possible to convert video files to DVD-Video, an

AVCHD video, or a BDMV-Video. Converting video files to DVD-Video, to AVCHD

video, or BDMV-Video is possible in Nero Video for example. Nero Video is in-

cluded in the full version of Nero 11. More information about Nero Video is availa-

ble on the Web site www.nero.com, and more information about video editing is

available in the separate Nero Video manual.

To compile a BDMV-Video disc, proceed as follows:

1. Select the Blu-ray entry from the drop-down menu in the New Compilation window. (In

case that the New Compilation window is not opened, it can be opened by clicking the

New button on the main screen.)

2. Choose the BDMV-Video compilation type from the selection list.

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

played.

BD Video Compilation Window

3. Enter a name for the BDMV-Video disc in the Disc name input field

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4. Click the New button.

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

It includes the specific and predefined BDMV folder structure.

BD Video Selection Screen

5. Select the movie that you want to burn from the File Browser area on the right side.

6. Drag the existing BDMV folder structure including premastered files into the Disc Content

area on the left side.

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

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

 You have successfully compiled a BDMV-Video disc and can now burn this compila-

tion.

Files and Folders

The BDMV-Video contains different folders. Only certain files are allowed in an

individual folder. If you only have individual files, you must allocate the right files

to the specific folder:

\BDMV\index.bdmv

\BDMV\MovieObject.bdmv

\BDMV\PLAYLIST\*.mpls

\BDMV\CLIPINF\*.clpi

\BDMV\STREAM\*.m2ts

\BDMV\AUXDATA\sound.bdmv

\BDMV\AUXDATA\*.otf

\BDMV\BDJO\*.bdjo (these files are optional; however, the folder must be availa-

ble)

Also, the folders \BDMV\META, \BDMV\JAR and \CERTIFICATE must be availa-

ble but may remain empty.

If the folder \BDMV\BACKUP is available, it contains a copy of the files in-

dex.bdmv, MovieObjects.bdmv and the folders PLAYLIST, CLIPINF and BDJO.

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7 Bootable Disc

With Nero Burning ROM 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 im-

age 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.

7.1 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 con-

nected to an SCSI adapter with a separate BIOS in which settings can be modified accor-

dingly. (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 Windows 2000 and Micro-

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

with a disc and so the process is canceled and the PC cannot be started.

7.2 Bootable Disc Template

For Nero Burning ROM, the template for creating a bootable disc can be either a logical 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 the process, the drive letters incre-

ment, 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 (e.g.

8.5 GB). If, for instance, you have a 200 GB hard drive with only one (200 GB) partition,

you cannot create a bootable disc from it without repartitioning your hard drive accor-

dingly beforehand.

 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 not require a floppy

or hard drive emulation and who want to install their own device driver.

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7.3 Creating and Burning a Bootable Disc

To create a bootable disc, proceed as follows:

1. Click the New button in the main Nero Burning ROM screen.

 The New Compilation window is opened.

2. Select the desired disc format from the drop-down menu.

3. Select the desired Boot compilation type.

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

Boot configuration

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

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

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

If the logical drive you want does not appear in the drop-down menu, the reason

for this is that the drive is bigger than the space available on the disc. Please note

that for operating systems such as Microsoft® Windows® 2000 you need to have

administrator rights in order to be able to access drives directly, which you will

need to do if you are to create bootable discs.

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5. 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.

2. Click the Browse button and select the desired image file.

3. Select the Enable expert settings check box and select the emulation type for the im-

age file from the Kind of emulation drop-down menu if appropriate.

DosBootimage

Nero Burning ROM makes the boot image file DosBootimage.ima available. The

path to the image file is entered in the Image file field by default. You can also

select the language that should appear while the system is booting and select the

correct keyboard layout from the Boot locale drop-down menu.

DosBootimage is an image of the Caldera DOS boot floppy disk and emulates a

floppy disk. The image contains drivers for reading from disc drives and supports

FAT32 (read/write) as well as NTFS (read only). If you choose DosBootimage for

the bootable disc, the expert settings are already predefined.

If you choose an ISOLINUX boot image file, Nero Burning ROM sets the expert

settings automatically correct for ISOLINUX bootable disc.

6. Select any other options required on the tabs.

7. Click the New button.

 The selection screen is displayed.

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

them into the Disc Content area.

 The files/folders are displayed in the Disc Content area and the capacity bar indi-

cates how much storage space is required on the disc. You have now created the

bootable disc and can start the burn process.

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8 Loading Image File

You can use Nero Burning ROM to burn a disc from a disc 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.

Open window

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

 The Burn Compilation window is opened.

Burn Compilation window

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4. Set the desired burn options.

5. If technically possible, you can change the disc type in the drop-down menu.

6. Click the Burn button.

 The burn process is started. A progress bar indicates the progress being made by the

burn process. When the burn process is complete the disc is ejected.

Burning process

 The burning process is complete. You can now remove the burned disc from the re-

corder.

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9 LightScribe

Using Nero Burning ROM and a LightScribe recorder you can create or load labels that you

can burn onto the label side of CDs/DVDs in the LightScribe recorder. The function is availa-

ble as a separate Print LightScribe Label option in the start screen or can be integrated as

an intermediate step into the creation and burn process of a project.

This function is only available in recorders that support LightScribe technology.

9.1 Printing LightScribe Label

The process for printing the label is integrated into the burn process. First, the compilation is

burned. You then flip the disc over, and the label is being burned.

It is possible to burn the label several times to the same LightScribe disc. The printed labels

will be aligned. This darkens the label und often improves the quality. It is also possible to

extend the label with new elements in an additional burn process.

The following requirement must be fulfilled:

▲ A LightScribe recorder is selected.

To print a label within your compilation, proceed as follows:

1. Select the desired compilation type in the New Compilation window.

(In the case that the New Compilation window is not opened, it can be opened by clicking

the New button on the main screen.).

2. Click the Misc tab.

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3. Select the Print label check box in the LightScribe area.

4. Click the Create button.

 The CD Label Editor window is opened.

CD Label Editor

5. Create your label or open an existing one that you have created with Nero CoverDesigner.

The interface in the CD Label Editor window and the procedure for creating la-

bels work on the same principle as Nero CoverDesigner. Please see the Nero

CoverDesigner user manual for full instructions on how to make professional look-

ing covers and labels.

6. Set further options that you require.

7. Click the New button.

 The New Compilation window is closed and the selection screen is displayed.

8. Select the files to burn (see Compiling Data Disc→ 19).

9. Insert a blank LightScribe CD with the data side facing down.

10. Click the Burn Now button.

 The burn process starts and the compilation is burned. A progress bar indicates the

progress being made by the burn process. When the burn process is complete the disc

is ejected. A window is opened with the message "Please insert a LightScribe disc in-

to the drive with the label side facing down".

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11. Insert the LightScribe disc into the recorder with the label side facing down and click OK.

 The LightScribe Print Properties window is opened and the print process starts. In the

LightScribe Print Properties window a progress bar indicates the progress being

made. When the print process has finished, a window is opened with the message

"Burn process completed successfully".

12. Click the OK button.

 The disc is ejected. You have burned the compilation and printed a LightScribe la-

bel.

See also

 LightScribe Settings →114

9.2 CD Label Editor Window

In the CD Label Editor window, you can create or load a label. The window is opened when

you click the Create button in the LightScribe area on the Misc tab for the current compila-

tion.

The interface in the

CD Label Editor

window works on the same principle as

Nero CoverDesigner. Basically, it is irrelevant whether you print the label on pa-

per or directly onto an appropriate disc. Please see the separate Nero CoverDe-

signer user manual for full instructions on how to make professional looking cov-

ers and labels.

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The following configuration options are available:

Inner radius Defines the distance between the label and the inner edge.

Outer Radius Defines the distance between the label and the outer edge.

Width Defines the width of the print area.

Label templates Contains a selection of different templates for designing the label.

You can continue to edit and customize a selected template.

New Generates a new label document.

Open Opens an existing label which was created using Nero CoverDe-

signer.

Save As Saves the label you have created.

OK Adds the label you created to the compilation and closes the window.

Preview Opens the Print Preview window that shows how the label should

appear on the LightScribe disc.

Cancel Cancels the procedure and closes the window.

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10 Labelflash

If you have a Labelflash recorder, you can print a label on the label and/or data side of the

Labelflash DVD. A Labelflash DVD has a special layer between the top and bottom layers;

this layer can be heated by the laser in the recorder so that images and text can be printed

on the DVD.

The interface in the Burn Label screen works on the same principle as Nero Co-

verDesigner. Basically, it is irrelevant whether you print the label on paper or di-

rectly onto an appropriate disc.

Please see the separate Nero CoverDesigner user manual for full instructions on

how to make professional looking covers and labels.

This feature is only available in recorders that support Labelflash technology.

10.1 Burn Label Window

In the Burn Label window you can create or load a label and write it on a Labelflash DVD.

Information on the selected printing quality and rotation speed is displayed on the right-hand

side of the screen. Under Disc type you can see whether the blank disc has been inserted

with the label or data side. Either the Labelflash or the DiscT@2 logo is displayed in the

Burn Label window depending on which side is inserted.

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The following configuration options are available in the Burn Label window:

Input field

Inner Radius Defines the distance between the label and the inner edge.

Input field

Width Defines the width of the print area.

Button

Change

Opens the Labelflash Print Properties window.

This is where you can change the printing quality and the contrast

level and display the changes made directly in the print preview.

Button

Preview

Opens the Print Preview window that shows how the label should

appear on the Labelflash disc.

Selection list

Label templates

Contains a selection of different templates for designing the label.

You can continue to edit and customize a selected template.

Button

Burn Starts the burn process.

Button

Cancel Cancels the procedure and closes the window.

If you are creating a DiscT@2, Nero Burning ROM displays only the available

print area for creating the label by default, i.e. the area on the data side of your

DVD that is not already taken up by data. You cannot increase the radius of the

print area.

10.2 Printing Labelflash Labels and DiskT@2

Basically, it is irrelevant whether you print on the label or the data side when creating labels.

The label is actually printed outside the normal burn process.

You can print on the label side of the DVD at any time.

We recommend that you print on the data side first when you have burned the

compilation. It is not possible to burn data on a printed data side. When you insert

a DVD on which data has already been burned, Nero Burning ROM automatically

identifies the space that is still available on the data side and on which you can

print.

To print a Labelflash label on the label side or a DiskT@2 on the data side of your DVD,

proceed as follows:

1. If you want to print a Labelflash label on the label side, insert a blank Labelflash disc into the

recorder with the label side facing down.

 The Burn Label window is opened with the Labelflash logo.

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

side facing down in the recorder.

 The Burn Label window is opened with the DiskT@2 logo.

3. Create a label according to your requirements or open a label that you have already created

with Nero CoverDesigner.

The interface in the Burn Label window and creation of a label work on the same

principle as Nero CoverDesigner. See the separate Nero CoverDesigner manual

for full instructions on how to create professional looking covers and labels.

4. If you want to change the area in which the label is printed, change the print area

accordingly using the input fields Inner Radius and Width.

5. If you want to view or change the print properties:

1. Click the Change button.

 The Labelflash Print Properties window is opened.

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

profile drop-down menu.

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

can change the contrast level and the rotation speed.

4. Click the OK button.

 The Labelflash Print Properties window is closed and the changes are accepted.

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6. Click the Burn button.

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

dow is opened. The window shows the estimated printing time and the print progress.

When printing is complete, a message window is opened informing about the successful

print process.

7. Click the OK button.

 The message window is closed and the disc ejected.

 You have successfully printed a label.

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11 Burn Compilation

11.1 Choose Recorder Window

In the Choose Recorder window you can select a recorder for burning. You can open the

window via the button which is on the right side of the recorder drop-down menu. The win-

dow shows useful information about the recorder (e.g. supported disc types). In the ad-

vanced area you can set expert options. The available options depend on the chosen re-

corder.

Choose Recorder

The following setting options are available in the advanced area:

Check box

Buffer underrun

protection

Provides buffer underrun protection.

This feature is particularly useful for burning CDs.

Check box

Write extended

lead-out on double-

layer discs

Writes an extended lead-out of 515 MB on the second layer of a

double-layer multisession DVD when this area contains less data.

Doing so improves the read compatibility.

This feature is particularly useful for burning a data multisession

DVD on a double-layer disc. It is not needed when the DVD is going

to be finalized.

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Check box

DVD high compati-

bility mode

Burns the DVD up to a radius of at least 1.2 inch (~ 30 mm, approx.

1 GB), even when the compilation contains less data. In doing so the

DVD is forced to meet the DVD-Video specification which reduces

the possibility of read errors.

This feature is particularly useful for burning DVD-Videos.

Check box

BD defect man-

agement

Burns the Blu-ray Disc in defect management mode. In doing so the

burner allocates part of the disc so that it is able to burn the data that

has been damaged in a write error once again. BD defect manage-

ment reduces the write speed but increases data security.

This feature is particularly useful for burning data Blu-ray Discs or for

burning backups to Blu-ray Discs.

Drop-down menu

Book Type Settings

Defines the book type setting for a DVD.

This feature is particularly useful for burning to a blank DVD.

Four book type settings are available:

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

DVD-ROM: Sets the book type to DVD-ROM. Select this setting if the DVD is to

be played on several DVD players or your DVD player has difficulties with self-

burned 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.

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11.2 Burn Settings

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

Which options are enabled, depends on the chosen compilation.

Burn Tab

The following check boxes are available in the Action area:

Check box

Determine maximum

speed

Checks how fast the compiled data can be accessed and re-

duces the selected write speed if necessary. This prevents a

buffer underrun.

Recorders with a feature to prevent buffer underruns do not

require a speed test.

Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder.

Check box

Simulation

Simulates burning. In the process the simulation performs all

steps that are also carried out during burning with the excep-

tion of setting the laser beam. A test determines whether there

is a constant flow of data.

Check box

Write Enables the Burn button.

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Check box

Finalize disc

Closes the disc so that you cannot write to this disc anymore.

Depending on the disc format, finalizing may be necessary.

Nero Burning ROM automatically selects this check box for the

relevant disc formats.

Check box

SecurDisc Surface Scan

Checks the quality of the disc surface after the burn process.

You can use this option particularly when burning backups or

discs that have to be archived to ensure that the disc surface

does not have any issues and that burning went well.

This check box is only active if Verify written data is selected.

The following configuration options are available in the Writing area:

Drop-down menu

Write speed Selects the write speed at which the disc is burned.

Drop-down menu

Write method

Selects the method used to burn the disc. The following me-

thods are available.

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

the disc, i.e. the laser is turned off and turned on again after

each audio file.

Disc/Session-at-once: Burns each session of a multisession

disc separately onto the disc.

Disc-at-once/96: Burns the entire disc in one go without hav-

ing to turn off the laser between individual audio files. The disc

is finalized after burning.

Input field

Number of copies

Defines the number of discs that are to be burned. The default

is set to one disc.

Check box

Buffer underrun protec-

tion

Provides buffer underrun protection.

This check box is only available for a CD and if the selected

burner supports a method which offers buffer underrun protec-

tion.

Check box

Using multiple recorders

Burns the compilation to multiple disc. When you click the

Burn button, a window is opened in which you can select the

desired recorders. The burn process is then carried out simul-

taneously on the selected recorders.

The speed test and simulation are not required for recorders that have a function

for protecting against buffer underruns. Current recorders mostly have such a

feature.

Audio CDs should always be burned using the disc-at-once method. This entry is

selected by default.

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11.3 Starting the Burn Process

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. Choose a recorder from the drop-down menu in the main screen.

2. Insert an appropriate blank disc.

3. If technically possible you can change the disc type in the drop-down menu.

You can select an appropriate disc format without loss of information at any time

in the main screen. Note that this has to be technically possible - for example you

are obliged to burn an Audio CD to a CD. But it is possible to start with a data CD

and change later to a data DVD, for example. The possibility to change the disc

type is useful when starting a compilation without knowing how much space is

required by the files.

4. If you want to check or select the options regarding this compilation type:

1. Click the Burn button in the main screen.

 The Burn Compilation window is opened; the Burn tab is in front.

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

3. Click the Burn button.

5. If you want to start directly, click the Burn Now button in the lower main screen.

 If the Select multiple recorders check box was selected, the Select Recorder window

is opened.

6. Select recorders here and click the OK button.

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

made by the burn process. You have some options during the burn process.

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Burning process

7. If you want to shut down the PC after burning (as long as this is technically feasible), select

the Automatically shut down the PC when done check box.

8. If you want to check the written data after burning, select the Verify written data check box.

9. If you want to check the disc surface after burning, select the SecurDisc Surface Scan

check box.

 If the SecurDisc Surface Scan check box is selected, the SecurDisc Surface Scan

Results window is opened.

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Surface Scan window

 Nero Burning ROM starts with the surface scan. The results are displayed in realtime.

 When the burn process has finished, a message window is opened.

10. If you want to display the extended area with the event log, click the Details button.

11. If you want to start another burn process with the same compilation, click the Burn Again

button.

12. Click the OK button.

 The burning process is complete. You can now remove the burned disc from the re-

corder.

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11.3.1 SecurDisc Surface Scan Results

On the SecurDisc Surface Scan Results window the results of the surface scan are dis-

played in realtime. The scan test is carried out after the burn process when the SecurDisc

Surface Scan check box is selected, either on the Burn tab or in the Burning process

screen.

The surface scan lets you check the quality of the disc with respect to completeness of the

sectors. The test results are displayed both in a graph and in detail in the display panel be-

low the graph.

SecurDisc Surface Scan

The graph shows all sectors on the disc in one chart, with each sector being plotted with a

small square. Each square, i.e. each sector, is displayed in a different color depending on its

status. The Surface Scan area shows the respective percentage of sectors in the following

three categories: Good, Damaged, and Bad in real time while the test is running.

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The following colors, i.e. status indicators, are available:

Green Readable sectors with no errors.

Yellow Damaged sectors that can still be read using the recorder's internal

error correction feature.

Red Damaged sectors that cannot be corrected and are consequently

unreadable.

The following display panels are also available in the Surface Scan area while the test is

running:

Progress Shows the progress of the test, i.e. the percentage of the disc al-

ready scanned.

Position Indicates continuously the current position of the read head on the

disc.

Speed Shows the scanning speed.

The following information is available in the columns in the display panel:

File Lists the names of the files on the disc in the drive.

Position Shows the exact position of the file on the disc.

Length Shows the length of the individual files.

Quality Specifies the quality of the files. This score is calculated from the

number of errors found.

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11.4 Burning With Image Recorder – Creating an Image File

With Nero Burning ROM and the Image Recorder you can create disc images from every

compilation. The NRG image file format can always be selected whereas the ISO image file

format can only be selected from certain compilation types. Nero Burning ROM only enables

the possible image file formats.

The NRG image file format was developed by Nero. In contrast to ISO, NRG can be created

from every disc and compilation type. This means that even Audio CDs or multisession discs

can be saved as an NRG image file.

To create an image file, proceed as follows:

1. Click the New button.

2. Create a new compilation of your choice.

Using Nero Burning ROM you can create image files for disc types that the in-

stalled recorder cannot burn. You can enable this function via the File > Options

> Expert Features menu, Enable all Nero supported disc types for the Image

Recorder check box. The drop-down menu in the Compilation window then

makes 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 is opened; the Burn tab is in front.

6. Click the Burn button.

 The Save Image File window is opened.

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 process is over, a message window is opened.

8. Click the OK button.

 The message window is closed and you have successfully created the image file.

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12 Copying a Disc

12.1 Methods of Copying

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

 On-the-fly

 Copy Over Image

Each method has advantages and disadvantages which will depend on your requirements.

12.1.1 On-the-fly Copying

When using the on-the-fly method, insert the original disc into a drive and a recordable disc

into the drive. The original disc in the drive is copied immediately without any time delay to

the blank disc in the recorder. The on-the-fly method allows you to copy discs very quickly,

and does not require any additional space on the disc.

In order to be able to use the on-the-fly method, you will need at least two drives: one for

reading the disc and a disc burner for writing. The following requirements apply to the read

drive and disc burner:

 The disc burner must feature buffer underrun protection, or the drive must be capable of

delivering the data sufficiently quickly. The read speed should be at least twice as fast as

the write speed.

 The read drive must be capable of delivering information on the number and type of ses-

sions, otherwise Nero Burning ROM may not be able to produce an exact copy.

If you want to copy Audio CDs, we recommend the copy image method because the quality

of the read audio files can suffer depending on the drive.

12.1.2 Copy Over Image

With the copy over image method, an image of the original disc is saved to a file first. The

image file is then burned to a blank disc. Copying using copy over image takes longer, but it

often produces better results.

You must have sufficient storage space to use the copy over image method.

The copy over image method is particularly suitable in the following situations:

 Only one drive is available.

 You would like to make several copies of the same disc.

 You think it likely that read errors may have occurred on the source CD (for example

because it is scratched).

 You attach importance to the best possible reproduction (particularly in relation to index

positions and the quality of Audio CDs).

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12.2 Copying Disc

With Nero Burning ROM you can copy a disc. That means you make an exact copy of a

source disc and burn it to a target disc. If your source disc is an Audio CD, for instance, your

copy will be an Audio CD as well. Depending on your installed burner, you can copy CDs,

DVDs or Blu-ray Discs. The target disc must be the same disc type as the source disc - you

can copy a DVD only to a DVD, for example. In any case, Nero Burning ROM will give you a

message when the disc type do not fit.

If you are not in possession of the copyright for the relevant disc and do not have

authorization from the owner of the copyright, unauthorized copying of discs vi-

olates national and international legislation.

Some discs are copy-protected and cannot be copied. If you are not sure whether

your disc can be copied, activate simulation before commencing the actual physi-

cal burn process.

To copy a disc, proceed as follows:

1. Click the Copy button in the main screen.

 The New Compilation window is opened.

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2. Select the disc format (CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc) you want from the drop-down menu.

3. Choose the type of disc to be copied (e.g. Audio CD, Karaoke CD, DVD-Video, Data Blu-ray

Disc) from the Profile selection drop-down menu on the Read Options tab.

Read Options tab

 The read options are optimally set for the particular type of disc.

4. If you want to copy discs using the On-the-fly method:

1. Select the On the fly check box on the Copy Options tab.

2. Select the drive that contains the source disc from the Drive drop-down menu.

3. Insert the source disc into the selected drive.

4. Insert a blank disc into another drive.

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

1. Clear the On the fly check box on the Copy Options tab.

2. Select the drive that contains the source disc from the Drive drop-down menu.

3. Insert the source disc into the selected drive.

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Copy Options tab

6. Click the Copy button.

 If you are copying via the drive, the copy process starts. If you are using Nero Image

Recorder, the Save Image File message window is opened.

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

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 bar.

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

disc and to insert a suitable blank disc after the image file has been written.

9. Click the Next button.

 You have successfully copied a disc.

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12.3 Copy Settings

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

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

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

Copy settings

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 Burning ROM you can create image files for disc types that the in-

stalled recorder cannot burn. You can enable this function via the File > Options

> Expert Features menu, Enable all Nero supported disc types for the Image

Recorder check box. The drop-down menu in the Compilation window then

makes available all supported disc types.

The following configuration options are available:

Button

Disc Info

Displays information on the disc inserted, such as contents (if any) or

available capacity.

Button

Copy Starts the copy process.

Button

Cancel Closes the New Compilation window.

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The following tabs are available:

Image Gives the path to the temporary image file and provides information

on the speed of the hard drive.

Copy Options Contains options for configuring copying.

Read Options Contains options for configuring reading of the original disc.

Copy Contains options for configuring the burn process.

12.3.1 Image Settings

The Image tab provides the two areas Image file and Hard drive speed info. The Image

file area is only enabled if the On-the-fly check box is cleared on the Copy Options tab.

The Image tab provides the following configuration options in the Image File area.

Input field

Path

Displays the path of the temporary image file.

Check box

Delete image file after

disc copy

Deletes the temporary image file when the copy process is fi-

nished.

Button

Browse

Opens the Save As window where you can specify a file name

and a directory where the temporary image file should be stored.

The following configuration options are available in the Image tab in the Hard drive speed

info area:

Drive List Lists the available hard drives with their free space..

Button

Test Speeds

Tests how far the available drives can be accessed and adds the

speed found to the list.

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12.3.2 Copy Options

Copy Options tab

In the Copy Options tag the following configuration options are available in the General

area.

Check box

On-the-fly

Creates the copy using the on-the-fly method.

If this check box is cleared, the copy is created using the copy-

over-image method.

The following configuration options are available in the Copy Options tab in the source

area:

Drop-down menu

Drive

Selects the drive for reading the disc.

If a copy over image is created, we recommend that you select

the recorder for reading in.

Drop-down menu

Read speed Defines the speed at which the disc is read in.

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12.3.3 Read Options

The Read Option tab consists of several areas. In these areas it is possible to set options

for reading an original disc.

Read Options tab

The following configuration options are available in the Profile area:

Drop-down menu

Profile selection

Selects predefined copy settings or a user-defined setting.

In the case of predefined copy settings, Nero Burning ROM sets

the configuration options automatically. You can select the confi-

guration options yourself with a user-defined setting.

The following configuration options are available in the Data tracks area for the CD disc

type:

Check box

Ignore read errors

Ignores read errors on the original disc and continues the read

process.

If this check box is cleared, Nero Burning ROM may interrupt the

burn process depending on the type of error.

Check box

Write defect sectors

Passes on corrupt sectors anyway (that have caused read errors)

for burning.

If this check box is cleared, corrupt sectors are not passed on and

remain blank.

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Check box

Read sectors in raw

mode

Reads PQ subchannel data.

Check box

Read all subchannel

data

Reads all subchannel data during copying. Subchannel data is

used to save additional information.

The burner has to be capable of reading all the subchannel data.

The following configuration options are available in the Audio tracks area for the CD disc

type:

Check box

Ignore read errors

Ignores read errors on the original disc and continues the read

process.

If this check box is cleared, Nero Burning ROM may interrupt the

burn process depending on the type of error.

Check box

Read indexes of au-

dio data

Reads the audio file indexes. This is particularly useful for copying

an Audio CD as it makes sure that all index positions of the Audio

CD are copied correctly. The disadvantage is that it increases the

time it takes to analyze a disc before the copy process starts.

Check box

Read all subchannel

data

Reads all subchannel data during copying. Subchannel data is

used to save additional information, e.g. CD Text.

The burner has to be capable of reading all the subchannel data.

The following configuration options are available in the Advanced area for the CD disc type:

Check box

Read Media Catalog

Number and ISRC

Reads the media catalog number, a globally unique number for

compilations, and the ISRC (International Standard Recording

Code), a globally unique number for audio recordings.

Check box

Use jitter correction Jitter corrector removes scratches from audio and video files.

The following configuration options are available in the Error correction area for DVD and

Blu-ray Disc:

Option button

Read with error cor-

rection

Performs error correction while reading. In the process, the check-

sum of a corrupt sector is adjusted so that the sector in itself is

consistent.

Input field

Read retry count

Establishes the number of attempts that are made to correct er-

rors.

Option button

Fast reading without

error correction

Performs fast reading without error correction.

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The following configuration options are available in the Handling of non-correctable read

errors area for DVD and Blu-ray Disc:

Check box

Ignore read errors

Ignores read errors on the original disc.

If this check box is cleared, Nero Burning ROM may interrupt the

burn process depending on the type of error.

With Audio CD, read errors often have little or no impact because they are not

perceptible when the CD is played.

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13 Erase Rewritable Disc Window

Nero Burning ROM can be used to erase rewritable discs, i.e. discs with the RW specifica-

tion, 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 zeros. 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

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

Selection list

Select recorder Defines the desired recorder.

Check box

Use multiple recorders Simultaneously erases CDs/DVDs in multiple recorders.

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Selection list

Select the erase me-

thod to be used

Defines the erase method. Two options are available:

The Quick-erase rewritable disc method does not physically

erase all data from the disc, but only the references to the con-

tents. 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 con-

ventional methods. Repeated full erasing increases the proba-

bility 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.

Selection list

Erase speed Defines the erase speed.

Button

Erase Starts the erase process.

Button

Cancel Cancels the action and closes the window.

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14 About Nero SecurDisc Viewer

Nero SecurDisc Viewer is a standalone application that is part of the SecurDisc technology

platform. SecurDisc is a technology developed by Nero and HLDS to create discs with spe-

cial protection properties. No special hardware is needed.

Nero SecurDisc Viewer is available as a free download at www.securdisc.net or

www.nero.com and is also included automatically in a SecurDisc disc that is burned with

Nero Burning ROM or Nero Express.

Discs that are created with Nero and the SecurDisc compilation type include data integrity

and reconstruction. Additionally the data on the SecurDisc disc can be protected against

unauthorized access by using a password. The data can also be digitally signed. Nero Se-

curDisc Viewer allows you to copy the protected data to your hard drive and to check the

security of the data.

More information on SecurDisc technology can be found at www.securdisc.net.

See also

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14.1 Starting Nero SecurDisc Viewer

Nero SecurDisc Viewer is included automatically in a SecurDisc disc that is burned with Nero

Burning ROM or Nero Express. Insert the SecurDisc disc in a drive to open Nero SecurDisc

Viewer automatically.

Nero SecurDisc Viewer can also be opened by double-clicking the NeroSecurDiscView-

er.exe file. This file can either be found on the SecurDisc disc or it can be downloaded from

www.securdisc.net or www.nero.com.

Main screen

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14.2 Copying Data to Hard Drive

With Nero SecurDisc Viewer you can copy the files from the SecurDisc disc to your hard

drive. If the files have been protected against unauthorized access, you can insert the pass-

word here.

Proceed as follows:

1. Select the check boxes of the files you want to copy to the hard drive.

2. Click the Save to button.

 If data on the SecurDisc disc is password-protected, the Password Protection window

is opened.

3. Enter the password in the text box and click the Apply button.

 An explorer window is opened.

4. Select the required folder and click the OK button.

 The Copy Data window is opened and the files are copied. You can follow the progress

with the status bar and the displayed messages. As soon as the copy process is fi-

nished, a message is displayed to notify you.

 The selected files are copied to the selected folder.

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14.3 Checking Data Integrity

Nero SecurDisc Viewer can be used to check the data integrity of a SecurDisc disc by using

the checksum feature. The data integrity check warns you if the data on a disc is at risk of

disc decay so that you have time to back it up to another disc.

Proceed as follows:

1. Click the Integrity button.

 The File Integrity Check window is opened and the integrity check is carried out. You

can follow the progess with the status bar and the displayed messages.

 As soon as the integrity check is finished, a message is displayed to notify you about

the result of the check.

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14.4 Checking Signature

With Nero SecurDisc Viewer you can verify the authenticity of the SecurDisc disc if it is digi-

tally signed. You need the public key from the distributer of the SecurDisc disc for this pur-

pose. By checking the public key, Nero SecurDisc Viewer is able to confirm that the data is

authentic and has not been manipulated.

Proceed as follows:

1. Click the Signature button.

 An explorer window is opened.

2. Select the public key (*.bpk) which the SecurDisc disc is signed with.

Public key

The creator of the SecurDisc disc has also created or selected the public key for

the disc. The key is to be distributed by the creator of the disc, too.

3. Click the OK button.

 The explorer window is closed and the Check window is opened.

 The signature is checked. You can follow the progess with the status bar and the dis-

played messages.

 As soon as the copy process is finished, a message is displayed to notify you about

the result of the check.

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15 Nero MediaBrowser

Nero MediaBrowser is a tool which you can use to easily find, view and access media files

and add them to your project.

More precisely, with Nero MediaBrowser you can access a media library which contains all

your media files that were indexed by Nero Kwik Media. Nero MediaBrowser is designed to

be accessed in several Nero applications.

Nero MediaBrowser and the media library come with Nero Kwik Media and are

installed together. You will find further information in the Nero Kwik Media ma-

nual.

Nero MediaBrowser can be opened via the icon. Although Nero MediaBrowser can be

moved freely around your desktop, it is part of Nero Burning ROM.

Nero MediaBrowser displays only media files which can actually be used in the relevant Ne-

ro Burning ROM project. To add media files to your project, select the media files in Nero

MediaBrowser and click the Add button.

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The browsing task bar is the starting point for browsing Nero MediaBrowser. The categories

(Photos & Videos, Music and Projects) are the same as featured in Nero Kwik Media.

Each of the categories offers a search bar. It is only possible to search within one category

at the same time. When one of the categories is clicked, the corresponding browsing area is

displayed below.

There are different views available for each category: Clicking one of the entries in the upper

part of the list (for example Timeline) displays the same view as when clicking the corres-

ponding tabs in Nero Kwik Media. Clicking one of the collections in the lower part of the list

displays the collection contents made within Nero Kwik Media. When one of the list items is

clicked in Nero MediaBrowser, the corresponding content is displayed in the content area

below.

A dynamic scroll bar is used in the content area. If the scroll thumb is dragged in a direc-

tion, the content will be constantly scrolled in this direction. The scrolling speed increases the

further the scroll thumb is dragged from the center. If the scroll thumb is released it jumps

back to the center position and stops the scrolling.

The following views are available for the Photos & Videos category:

Entry

Timeline

Displays all photos and videos sorted in chronological order by crea-

tion date.

Entry

Faces

Displays all photos in which faces of persons have been detected

and named listed in alphabetical order. Unconfirmed or unnamed

faces are not displayed. Faces are grouped into stacks; you can

access one of the stacks by double clicking it.

Nero Kwik Faces has to be installed.

Collection

Marked

Displays the currently marked content.

Refers to Marked in the sidebar of Nero Kwik Media.

Collection

Album

Displays the content of smart albums and user generated albums.

Refers to Photo & Video Albums in the sidebar of Nero Kwik Me-

dia.

Collection

Person group

Displays the content of user generated person groups. You can

switch between full photo and faces only view with the /

icon.

Refers to Faces in the sidebar of Nero Kwik Media. Nero Kwik Faces

has to be installed.

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The following views are available for the Music category:

Entry

Album Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by album.

Entry

Artist Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by artist.

Entry

Genre Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by genre.

Collection

Marked

Displays the currently marked content.

Refers to Marked in the sidebar of Nero Kwik Media.

Collection

Playlist

Displays the content of user generated playlists.

Refers to Playlist in the sidebar of Nero Kwik Media.

The following view is available for the Projects category:

Entry

Timeline Displays all projects sorted in chronological creation date order.

Collection

Slide Show

Displays the content of user generated slide shows.

Refers to Slide Show in the sidebar of Nero Kwik Media.

Collection

Photobook

Displays the content of user generated photobooks.

Refers to Photobook in the sidebar of Nero Kwik Media.

The Options window is opened when you click the button on the upper task bar. The

options refer directly to Nero Kwik Media. The following setting option is displayed:

Library

Displays the Library Manager settings area.

Three default folders (the Windows default folders) for Photos, Mu-

sic, and Videos are available in the Watched folders or drives

area from the start. If you want to add personal media folders, click

the Add button and select the desired folder from the navigation tree.

The library is refreshed when launching Nero Kwik Media. To delete

a folder from the application's watchlist, click the button.

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

Options Window

The following tabs are available:

Compilation Contains options for the compilation and the selection screen.

Cache Contains options for the cache.

Font Contains selection options for the font.

Sounds Contains selection options for sounds in connection with burn tasks.

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Expert Features Contains options for configuring overburning and burning.

We recommend that you retain the default settings.

Database Selects the default naming method for audio files to be saved from

an Audio CD to the hard drive.

Ultrabuffer Defines the size of the RAM buffer.

File Browser Contains options for configuring the file browser.

Misc. Contains options for configuring compilations, burning, the database,

the user interface, as well as advanced settings.

LightScribe

Contains options for configuring LightScribe recorders such as the

print contrast (quality), default drive, and default template.

This tab is only available if a LightScribe recorder has been installed.

16.1 Compilation Settings

The following configuration options are available on the Compilation tab:

Check box

Start with new compilation

Opens the New Compilation window automatically

when starting Nero Burning ROM.

Check box

Remember name of last used

disc

Uses the Disc name of the last compilation for a new

compilation.

If the check box is cleared, the Disc name is set to New

for a new compilation.

Check box

Show compilation size in the

Nero status bar

Displays the storage volume of your files in a status bar.

Check box

Clear archive bits of written

files during ISO refresh

Deletes the archive bits of saved files.

Check box

Allow semicolons in Joliet

names

Allows the use of semicolons in addition to standard

uppercase and lowercase letters and Unicode charac-

ters in file names in the Joliet file system.

Check box

Show original path with ISO

compilation

Lists the full path of the added files in the compilation

screen in the Source column.

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16.2 Cache Settings

The following configuration options are available on the Cache tab:

Input field

Path for cache

Displays the path of the Cache memory.

You can enter the path manually or select the path in

the browser window.

Button

Browse

Opens a browser window.

You can select a folder in which data is buffered before

and during the burn process.

Input field

Minimum space on hard drive,

which Nero should not use

Defines the minimum storage volume on the cache drive

that is not used by Nero Burning ROM.

Check box

Immediately cache files that

have been copied from an opt-

ical drive

Saves files that have been added to the compilation

from a source disc in a temporary directory.

If you clear this check box then you have to insert the

original source disc during the burn process.

16.3 Expert Features

The following configuration options are available on the Expert Features tab:

Check box

Enable Disc-at-once CD over-

burning

Enables the option that CDs can be overburned.

Drop-down menu / Input field

Absolute/Relative maximum

overburning size

Defines how much a CD can be overburned.

Check box

Enable DVD overburning Enables the option that DVDs can be overburned.

Drop-down menu / Input field

Maximum DVD size Defines how much a DVD can be overburned.

Check box

Enable generation of short

lead-out

Enables the option to write additional data to your CD.

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Check box

Do not eject the disc after the

burn is complete

Enables the option that your disc remains in the record-

er and is not ejected when the burn process is finished.

Check box

Enable all Nero supported disc

types for the Image Recorder

Enables the option that all supported recorder formats

for the Image Recorder are available.

It is now possible to create compilations that the in-

stalled recorder cannot burn. For instance, you can

create a Blu-ray compilation without a Blu-ray recorder

and create an image file with Nero Image Recorder.

Check box

Enable automatic renaming of

AVCHD file extensions

Renames the file extensions to fit the AVCHD specifica-

tions. AVCHD content on optical discs requires four

letter extension to be detected as an AVCHD disc.

Area

Nero burn functions in the con-

text menu

Allows Nero Burning ROM to be started from the shell

context menu. The shell context menu offers various

pertinent information and is opened by clicking a file or

folder with the right mouse button in the Windows Ex-

plorer.

Area / Button

Restore Resets all settings back to the original factory settings.

Overburning

Overburning means writing more data on the disc than originally intended. It is

achieved by reducing the lead-out area to a few seconds, which is sufficient in

most cases. However, this violates the CD standard and may result in recording

and playback errors (depends on the used recorder).

16.4 Ultrabuffer Settings

The following configuration options are available on the Ultrabuffer tab:

Selection list

Method

Defines the memory capacity that Nero Burning ROM

uses as a RAM buffer.

The ultrabuffer is a second memory that enhances the

physical buffer in the recorder.

Input field

Data buffer size

Defines the memory capacity that can be manually en-

tered.

The input field is only enabled when Manual Configura-

tion is selected in the selection list.

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16.5 LightScribe Settings

The following configuration options are available on the LightScribe tab:

Area

Print contrast Adjusts the desired print quality.

Selection list

Default LightScribe drive Selects the drive with the LightScribe recorder.

Selection list

Genre Specifies the genre.

Selection list

Current template Defines a template for labels.

Selection list

Default print resolution (DPI) Adjusts the desired print resolution.

Check box

Always print LightScribe label

Offers the option to create and burn a LightScribe label

automatically when burning with a LightScrive recorder.

This tab is only available if a LightScribe recorder has

been installed.

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17.1 System Requirements

Nero Burning ROM is part of the Nero product you have installed. Its system requirements

are the same. Detailed system requirements of this and all other Nero products can be found

in the Support section on our Web site www.nero.com.

Glossary

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AIFF

The Audio Interchange File Format is an uncompressed audio file format from Apple® and

represents a sort of counterpart to the WAV format from Microsoft. Files are larger than

when using a compressed format, but the quality is higher. AIFF compressed is the com-

pressed variation.

Archive Bit

Archive bits are used to identify files that have been edited. A file is only resaved during the

next backup process if it was edited (and an archive bit is thus reset).

AVCHD

AVCHD is an HD capturing format for camcorders. It is used for DVDs but compatible to Blu-

ray Discs.

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.

Buffer

A buffer refers to temporary memory that records and delivers data that cannot be processed

immediately as required. The buffer also allows for continuous data flow.

Buffer Underrun

A buffer underrun is an interruption in the data flow in the internal memory (e.g. of the re-

corder). A buffer underrun results from an interruption in the data flow to the internal buffer.

The buffer continues to deliver data until it is finally empty. When recording, data is fed con-

tinuously to the recorder's buffer in order to keep a steady flow of data. If the steady flow of

data is interrupted, the media becomes unusable. Most modern recorders have a protective

mechanism against buffer underruns.

Cache

Cache is a faster buffer that is used in various areas of a computer to access larger data

volumes faster. Cache ensures a continuous flow of data.

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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.

Codec

The compressor/decompressor encodes the data for recording or saving digitally and then

decodes it for playback. Various software codecs are available such as Cinepak, Indeo,

Quicktime, Video for Windows, etc. Hardware codecs include MPEG, H.261, Motion JPEG,

etc.

Disc-At-Once

Disc-At-Once refers to a method in which the laser in your disc burner burns the disc in one

pass without turning off and on between each track. This method is best when recording

Audio CDs you would like to play in your home or car stereo.

Frame

With an Audio CD, 75 sectors provide one second of played music. One sector consists of

up to 98 frames; one frame contains 24 data bytes and 9 control bytes. Similarly, "frame"

describes a full screen in television and video technology. Two successive half images result

in a full screen within a second due to interlacing.

Image

An image refers to a single file on the hard drive that contains the image of a complete disc.

A disc 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 take up.

Jitter

Jitter refers to an abrupt and undesired change in the signal characteristics. Small gaps oc-

cur in the data stream as a result. Audio correction synchronizes the data by overlapping the

sectors. This way, the gaps are not audible.

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, as well as characters from Chinese, Japa-

nese, and Korean.

Label

A label refers to a label on a disc. Some drives, e.g. drives that use LightScribe or Labelflash

technology, can transfer labels directly to special media.

Labelflash

Labelflash is a technology with which pictures and texts can be burned on the label or data

side of a disc with a laser.

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LightScribe

LightScribe is a technology with which pictures or texts can be burned on the label side of

discs with a laser.

MP3

The MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 audio format is used to reduce the size of audio files to a frac-

tion of their original size (factor 1:10) with little loss of quality. You can estimate about 1 MB

per minute as opposed to 10 MB for the original files. This value and the quality can vary

depending on the complexity of the audio signal. The bit rate used can be used as a meas-

ure of quality. The higher the bit rate, the better the quality, but also the more memory re-

quired.

mp3PRO

mp3PRO is an MP3 codec that compresses audio files even more but in lower bit rates and

better quality. 64 kBit/s in mp3PRO is the equivalent to 128 kBit/s in MP3.

MPEG-1

The Moving Picture Experts Group defined this industry standard for video and audio co-

decs. 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 co-

decs. There is little difference between MPEG-1 and MPEG-2: MPEG-2 is a broadcast stan-

dard and better for televisions that are interlaced. MPEG-2 is used as a video format for

DVDs.

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.

Nero AAC

Various MPEG-4 video and audio codecs are collated in Nero AAC and are fully compatible

with the standard MPEG-4. Nero AG is continuing to develop these. In this way a substan-

tially higher quality of the multi-media data is achieved. Further, additional features such as

subtitles have been implemented.

Sector

A sector is the smallest addressable information unit on a disc. A sector is composed of

2,352 bytes, of which - depending on the type of disc used - different amounts are available

as user data. A sector generally consists of a header, synchronization bits and user data. It

may also have error recognition and correction data.

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Track-At-Once

Track-At-Once refers to a write method in which each track is written to the disc individually.

The writing process is interrupted briefly after each track, i.e. the laser starts again for each

track. With this write method, it is only possible to continue writing to a DVD sometimes and

at a later stage. There is a pause of at least 27ms between tracks, which can be disruptive

for Audio CDs.

WAV

The WAV audio format, also called WAVE or Waveform audio format, is an audio format

from Microsoft and uses no data compression. WAV is the counterpart to the AIF format from

Apple.

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Album ................................................... 46

Audio CD .............................................. 37

Burn in disc-at-once mode ............................ 44

Burn in track-at-once mode ........................... 44

Burn note ...................................................... 85

CD Text......................................................... 44

Configuration options .................................... 43

Convert ......................................................... 51

Copy an Audio CD ........................................ 92

Copy options ................................................. 99

Copy tip ........................................................ 91

Cross fade with previous track ...................... 40

Identify with Gracenote ................................. 47

Normalize audio files ..................................... 43

Obtain metadata ........................................... 47

Save to Computer ......................................... 51

Track properties ............................................ 39

Audio file

Add Album Art ............................................... 54

Convert into another format ........................... 54

Declick .......................................................... 42

Fill titles ......................................................... 52

Filter .............................................................. 41

Identify with Gracenote ................................. 47

Indexes ......................................................... 40

Normalize ...................................................... 42

Obtain metadata ........................................... 47

Remove pause at the end ............................. 45

Save ............................................................. 48

Save to hard drive ......................................... 52

Book type setting.................................. 82

Bootable disc

Backup part ................................................... 68

Create bootable disc ..................................... 69

DosBootimage .............................................. 70

El Torito ........................................................ 68

Emulation type .............................................. 68

ISOLINUX ..................................................... 70

Requirements................................................ 68

Burn options

Buffer Underrun ............................................ 84

Disc-at-Once ................................................. 84

Finalize disc .................................................. 84

Simulation ..................................................... 83

Track-at-Once ............................................... 84

Write method................................................. 84

Burning

Overburning ................................................ 112

Set recorder options ...................................... 81

Use Image Recorder ..................................... 90

CD EXTRA ........................................... 46

Check Point .......................................... 34

Compilation

Choose disc type ........................................... 12

Choose from Jump List ................................. 14

Create an AVCHD video disc ........................ 64

Create Audio CD ........................................... 37

Create BDMV-Video disc .............................. 66

Create CD EXTRA ........................................ 45

Create Data disc ........................................... 19

Create DiscSpan disc .............................. 29, 29

Create DVD-Video ........................................ 62

Create Mixed Mode CD ................................. 45

Configuration options ......................... 110

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

Copy

Copy over image ........................................... 91

Copying a disc .............................................. 92

Ignore read error ........................................... 98

Jitter correction ............................................. 99

On-the-fly ...................................................... 91

Set options .................................................... 95

Data disc .............................................. 19

Copy a data disc ........................................... 92

Copy over image ........................................... 35

Define character set ...................................... 24

ISO ............................................................... 23

Joliet ............................................................. 23

Multisession .................................................. 21

Select data mode .......................................... 23

Select file system .......................................... 23

UDF .............................................................. 24

Xbox compatible disc .................................... 24

Data track ............................................. 35

Disc type

Audio CD ...................................................... 13

AVCHD video ................................................ 14

BDMV-Video ................................................. 14

Bootable Disc ................................................ 13

CD EXTRA .................................................... 13

Data disc ....................................................... 13

DVD-Video .................................................... 13

Mixed Mode CD ............................................ 13

Nero DiscSpan feature .................................. 13

UDF disc ....................................................... 13

DiscSpan

Create discs ............................................ 29, 29

Options ......................................................... 29

Restore data ................................................. 32

DiskT@2 .............................................. 77

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Encoding options

AIF ................................................................ 56

MP3 .........................................................57, 58

Nero AAC Audio ............................................ 60

OGG ............................................................. 61

WAV ............................................................. 56

Gracenote .................................. 7, 47, 48

Hide file .......................................... 21, 31

Image

Burn disc from image .................................... 71

Create from data disc .................................... 36

Create image file ........................................... 90

Load image file .............................................. 71

Image Recorder ............................. 19, 29

Create image file ........................................... 90

Enable all supported formats ....................... 113

iPod ...................................................... 54

Jump List .............................................. 14

Labelflash ............................................. 77

Burn label ...................................................... 78

Create label .................................................. 77

LightScribe ........................................... 73

Burn label ...................................................... 73

Burn within the compilation ......................... 114

Create label .................................................. 75

Set options .................................................. 114

Main screen ............................................ 9

Menu bar......................................................... 9

Toolbar ......................................................... 10

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

Multisession ......................................... 21

Continue multisession disc ............................ 22

Start a disc .................................................... 22

Use of multisession discs .............................. 21

Music

Compile Audio CD......................................... 37

Convert audio files ........................................ 55

Encoding options .......................................... 55

Nero CoverDesigner ...................... 75, 77

Nero MediaBrowser ........................... 107

Nero SecurDisc Viewer ...................... 103

Check data integrity .................................... 105

Checking the signature ................................ 106

Copy data from SecurDisc disc ................... 104

Remove password protection ...................... 104

Starting ....................................................... 103

Verifying authenticity ................................... 106

Program

Starting the program ....................................... 8

Use of the program ......................................... 6

Read speed .......................................... 97

Rewritable disc

Erase .......................................................... 101

Erase method .............................................. 102

SecurDisc

About SecurDisc ......................................... 103

Digital signature ............................................ 26

Explanation ................................................... 24

Limit data redundancy ................................... 27

Nero SecurDisc Viewer ............................... 103

Password protection ...................................... 25

Selection screen

Browser area ................................................. 17

Burn Now button ........................................... 17

Capacity bar .................................................. 17

Compilation area ........................................... 17

Start

From context menu ......................................... 8

Getting Started screen .................................... 8

Via desktop icon .............................................. 8

Via start menu ................................................. 8

System requirements ......................... 115

User interface ......................................... 9

Video

Compile an AVCHD video disc ...................... 63

Compile Blu-ray Disc Video ........................... 66

Compile DVD-Video ...................................... 62

Window

Choose recorder ........................................... 81

Encode Files ................................................. 55

Erase Rewritable Disc ................................. 101

Main screen .................................................... 9

New Compilation ........................................... 12

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Work overview ........................................ 7

Xbox

Create compatible disc .................................. 24

Contact

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