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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

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1.1

About the Manual

1.2

About Nero Express

1.3

Versions of Nero Express

1.4

Working with the Application

1.5

Starting the Program

1.6

System Requirements

Start Screen

2.1

Extended Area (Start Screen)

Compilation Screen

Data Disc

4.1

Compiling Data Disc

4.2

Compiling SecurDisc disc

4.3

Saving Data Track

Music

5.1

Create Audio CDs

5.1.1

Customizing Properties of The Audio File

5.1.1.1

Track Properties Tab

5.1.1.2

Indexes, Limits, Split Tab

5.1.1.3

Filters Tab

5.2

Create Jukebox Disc

5.3

Gracenote Music Recognition

5.3.1

Identifying Audio Files

5.4

Rip Audio CD

5.4.1

Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive

5.4.1.1

Source Tab

5.4.1.2

Output Tab

Video

6.1

Compiling DVD-Videos

6.2

Compiling Blu-ray Video Disc

6.3

Compiling AVCHD Video Disc

Loading a Disc Image or Saved Project

LightScribe

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8.1

Printing LightScribe Label

8.2

LightScribe Print Properties Window

Labelflash

9.1

Burn Label Window

9.2

Printing Labelflash Labels and DiskT@2

Burn Compilation

10.1

Recorder Settings

10.2

Burn Process

10.3

Creating an Image File

10.4

Burn Settings

10.4.1

Extended Area (Burn Settings)

Copying a Disc

11.1

Methods of Copying

11.1.1

On-the-fly Copying

11.1.2

Copy Over Image

11.2

Copying a Disc

11.3

Methods and Settings

11.4

Copy an Audio CD

Erase Rewritable Disc Window

Final Screen

About Nero SecurDisc Viewer

14.1

Starting Nero SecurDisc Viewer

14.2

Copying Data to Hard Drive

14.3

Checking Data Integrity

14.4

Checking Signature

Nero MediaBrowser

Configuration Options

16.1

Compilation Settings

16.2

Cache Settings

16.3

Expert Features

16.4

Ultrabuffer Settings

16.5

LightScribe Settings

Glossary

Index

Contact

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1.1 About the Manual

This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero Express. 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

precisely 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.

Indicates text passages or buttons that appear in the program

interface. 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 Express

Nero Express provides all the performance and efficiency of Nero Burning ROM with a

simplified user interface. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, Nero Express guides you

quickly and easily through your desired burning tasks. The default settings are selected to

automatically produce the best possible results. Using the program is remarkably easy:

simply select the project to be burned, add the files, and start burning.

With Nero Express that is included in Nero 2015 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®.

Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related

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

1.3 Versions of Nero Express

Nero Express is available in versions with different features.

The full version of Nero Express in Nero 2015, or Nero 2015 Platinum provides the complete

range of functions, including multimedia features such as saving audio tracks and burning

BD-Videos.

Different versions of Nero Express Essentials are available. Essentials or OEM software may

differ from the full version in a more or less broad functional range. The feature limitations of

your single Essentials version are determined by the contract partner from whom you

purchased your copy.

Nero Express Essentials in Nero 2015 may not offer the following features compared to the

full version:

 Creating labels with LightScribe

 Creating labels with Labelflash

 Full SecurDisc functionality

 Audio CD compilation

 AVCHD compilations

 BDMV compilation

 DVD-Video compilation

 Jukebox compilation

 Burn from Image

 ISO support

 Copying discs

 Simultaneous burning with multiple burners

 Cross fade with previous track

 Save Tracks

 Music title recognition with Gracenote

Gracenote Plug-in

You will need the Gracenote Plug-in to identify single audio files.

You can obtain the plug-in at www.nero.com. The plug-in is already included in

the full version of Nero Express in Nero 2015 or Nero 2015 Platinum.

In addition, the encoding and decoding formats in Nero Express Essentials are restricted.

The mp3PRO Plug-in is included as a trial version.

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mp3PRO Plug-in

You will need the mp3PRO Plug-in for unlimited MP3 and mp3PRO

encoding/decoding.

The plug-in can be added to Nero 2015. You can obtain the plug-in at

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

Nero Express in Nero BurnExpress 3 provides basically the same feature range as the full

version of Nero Express in Nero 2015 or Nero 2015 Platinum.

The following features are not available:

 SecurDisc Surface Scan

 mp3 Pro Encoding

1.4 Working with the Application

The main function of Nero Express is to select files and folders and to burn them to a disc.

This is done in three basic steps. For each step, a new screen is displayed:

 Select a task in the start screen.

 Select the files to be burned.

 Start the burn process.

Additionally, you can set options regarding the files in the compilation and regarding the burn

process.

1.5 Starting the Program

There are several ways to open Nero Express, depending on various factors such as the

product you have installed and the operating system you are using.

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

 Start (the start icon) > (All) Programs > Nero > Nero 2015 > Nero Express

 the Nero 2015 desktop icon

The application launcher Nero 2015 provides easy access to Nero

applications, offers information about the main use cases, and links to tutorials

and other interesting Web sites by Nero.

 On Windows 8, you can start Nero Express via:

 the Nero 2015 tile (Windows 8 Start screen) or the Nero 2015 desktop icon

(Windows 8 desktop) if you use Nero 2015

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 the Nero Express tile (Windows 8 Start screen) or the Nero Burning ROM 2015 desktop

icon (Windows 8 desktop) if you use Nero Burning ROM 2015 as a standalone product

1.6 System Requirements

Nero Express 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.

Start Screen

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2 Start Screen

The main screen in Nero Express is the starting point for all actions. Click here on the

relevant menu icons to go to the desired screen where you can compile and work on your

project. The selection is categorized into two areas: several formats or options are available

for the single compilation methods.

Click the button in the left margin of the window to display an extended area with

additional options and features.

Start Screen

The following compilation methods are available:

Data

Allows you to compile and burn all types of files and folders.

Music

Allows you to compile and burn audio files as Audio CD for example.

Videos

Allows you to compile and burn video files as DVD-Video for example.

Image, Project,

Copy

Allows you to copy a source disc and to load an image file or a saved

project.

Print LightScribe

Label

Displays the Disc Label screen.

This is where you can create or load a label in order to print on the

label side of special CDs/DVDs in the recorder.

A LightScribe recorder must be selected to enable the option.

Only available in the full version of Nero Express in Nero 2015.

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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.

See also

 Loading a Disc Image or Saved Project →44

 LightScribe →45

 Data Disc →16

 Music →23

 Video →39

2.1 Extended Area (Start Screen)

You can access the additional options and features in the extended area of the start screen

by clicking on the button in the left margin of the window. The extended area is available

in all Nero Express screens.

The following menu icons are available:

Switch to Nero

Burning ROM

Closes Nero Express and opens the start screen of Nero Burning

ROM. Nero Burning ROM is able to open Nero Express compilation

files and Nero Express is able to open Nero Burning ROM

compilation files.

This option is only available in the extended area of the start screen.

If you decide to create a project with Nero Express, the option Saves

the active project is displayed in all of the other windows at this

point.

Only available with Nero 2015.

Saves the active

project

Opens the Save As window to save your compilation. The file links

and settings to be burned are saved.

Options

Opens the Options window to customize Nero Express to suit your

requirements.

Save Audio Tracks

Opens the Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive to copy audio files from

CD to the hard drive.

Only available with Nero 2015.

Save Data Track

Opens the Select Track window in which you can save the track of a

data disc as an image file.

Erase Disc

Opens the Erase Rewritable Disc window to erase data from a

rewritable disc.

Disc Info

Opens the Disc Info window to display information about the

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inserted disc. The total capacity and available capacity are

displayed, in addition to the tracks and sessions.

Create Covers and

Labels

Opens Nero CoverDesigner. Nero CoverDesigner is used to create

and print labels and booklets for burned discs.

Please see the separate Nero CoverDesigner user manual for full

instructions on how to make professional looking covers and labels.

Only available with Nero 2015.

SecurDisc Settings

Defines the settings for burning a SecurDisc disc.

Burn Label

Opens the Burn Label window, in which you can create or load a

label in order to print a label and/or print directly on the data side of

special discs in the recorder.

Available with a Labelflash recorder only. The recorder must be

selected to enable the option.

Only available in the full version of Nero Express in Nero 2015.

Recorder

Defines the recorder that you want to use for burning and/or the Nero

Image Recorder.

See also

 Configuration Options →76

 Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive →34

 Erase Rewritable Disc Window →66

Compilation Screen

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3 Compilation Screen

You can access the Nero Express compilation screens by selecting the compilation type you

want in the start screen. You can add data to your projects in the compilation screens and

customize the directory structure on the disc to suit your requirements. The capacity bar near

the bottom of the window indicates how much space is being used by the data on the disc.

Essentially, all compilation screens have the same structure.

Compilation screen

The following setting options are in general available in the compilation screen:

Button

Add

Opens the Add files and folders window.

Clicking on the little triangle allows you to open Nero

MediaBrowser in order to add media files.

Button

Remove

Removes the selected file.

Button

Play

Plays a selected audio or video file.

Button

Back

Returns to the start screen.

Button

Switches to the Final Burn Settings screen.

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The following setting options are additionally available for Audio CD compilation:

Button

Properties

Opens the Audio Track Properties window for Audio CDs.

Check box

Normalize all audio

files

Enables a filter that brings the volume of the audio files to be

burned into line with one another. This is recommended

particularly if the files originate from different sources.

Check box

No pause between

tracks

Establishes that the audio files merge into one another without a

pause. If the check box is cleared, a pause of two seconds is

inserted between the files.

We strongly recommend using the disc-at-once burn 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.

The following setting option is additionally available for all DVD compilations:

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.

The following setting option is additionally available for all Blu-ray 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.

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

handle 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

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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 Express will always show you the correct amount of

bytes measured in MB or GB.

See also

 Compilation Settings →77

Data Disc

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4 Data Disc

4.1 Compiling Data Disc

With Nero Express 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.

A data disc is particularly useful for storing files on a disc and for burning backups.

To create a data disc, proceed as follows:

1. Click the Data menu icon in the Nero Express start screen.

 The data disc options are displayed.

2. Click the option you require: Data CD, Data DVD, or Blu-ray Data Disc.

 The Disc Content compilation screen for data discs is displayed.

Disc Content compilation screen

3. If you want to add files using your browser:

1. Click the Add button.

 The Add files and folders window is opened.

4. If you want to use Nero MediaBrowser to add media files:

1. Click the triangle next to the Add button and choose Add > File from Nero

MediaBrowser.

 Nero MediaBrowser is opened.

5. Select the files that you want to add to the compilation and click the Add button.

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

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7. Click the Close button.

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

8. Click the Next button.

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

See also

 Compilation Screen →13

4.2 Compiling 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 Express 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 using 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.

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

This function is limited in the Essentials version. The full version offers unlimited

password protection, unlimited data redundancy, and the digital signature feature.

You can always upgrade your Essentials version at www.nero.com to get the full

version with all the functions.

To compile a SecurDisc disc, proceed as follows:

1. Click the Data menu icon in the Nero Express start screen.

 The data disc options are displayed.

2. Click the SecurDisc option you require.

 The Disc Content compilation screen for SecurDisc discs is displayed.

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SecurDisc DVD compilation

3. If you want to add files using your browser:

1. Click the Add > Files button.

 The Add files and folders window is opened.

4. If you want to use Nero MediaBrowser to add media files:

1. Click the triangle next to the Add button and choose Add > File from Nero

MediaBrowser.

 Nero MediaBrowser is opened.

5. Select the files that you want to add to the compilation and click the Add button.

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

7. Click the Close button.

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

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

1. Select the Password protection check box in the extended area of the compilation

screen.

 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.

 A lock symbol shows that all data is protected.

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.

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

1. Select the Digital signature check box in the extended area of the compilation screen.

 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 Express uses the random data to create the SecurDisc key. You can monitor 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.

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

signature.

10. 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 in the extended area of the screen..

 The option buttons are enabled.

2. Select the desired reliability level.

If the Data redundancy check box is cleared, 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.

11. Click the Next button.

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

and can now burn the disc.

4.3 Saving Data Track

With Nero Express 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 Save Data Track button in the extended area of the start screen.

 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.

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Select Track

3. Select the first data track.

4. Click the Save Track button.

 The Save As window is opened.

5. Select a file name and a storage location.

6. Select the desired output format (ISO or NRG) for the image file in the Save As drop-down

menu.

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 Music

5.1 Create Audio CDs

Some of the functions mentioned here are restricted or not available in the

Essentials version. You can always upgrade your Essentials version at

www.nero.com to get the full version with all the functions.

With Nero Express you can create an Audio CD that contains music files. It can be played in

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.

The encoding and decoding formats in the Essentials version are limited. You can

always upgrade your Essentials version at www.nero.com to get the full version

with all the functions.

mp3PRO Plug-in

You will need the mp3PRO Plug-in for unlimited MP3 and mp3PRO

encoding/decoding.

The plug-in can be added to Nero 2015. You can obtain the plug-in at

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

To create an Audio CD, proceed as follows:

1. Click the Music menu icon in the Nero Express start screen.

 The compilation methods for music are displayed.

2. Click the Audio CD button.

 The My Audio CD compilation screen for Audio CDs is displayed.

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My Audio CD compilation screen

3. If you want to add files using your browser:

1. Click the Add > Files button.

 The Add files and folders window is opened.

4. If you want to use Nero MediaBrowser to add audio files:

1. Click the triangle next to the Add button and choose Add > File from Nero

MediaBrowser.

 Nero MediaBrowser is opened with the Music tab enabled.

5. Select the audio file that you want to add to the compilation and click the Add button.

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

7. Click the Close button.

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

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

9. Click the Next button.

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

See also

 Compilation Screen →13

 Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive →34

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, select an audio file in the compilation screen My Audio CD for Audio CDs and

click the Properties 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.

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Audio 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

support 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.

Input field

Pause

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

selected audio file and the previous one.

Input field

International

Standard

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 Express 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.

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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

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

feature.

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.

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Button

Stop playing

Stops playback of the audio file.

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

Button

Split at Index

Positions

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.

Audio Track Properties window, Filters tab

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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

below 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.

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

playback, the configuration options for the filters can be changed,

allowing the effect to be controlled.

5.2 Create Jukebox Disc

Nero Express can be used to compile discs with audio formats you require (e.g. Nero AAC or

WMA). In contrast to Audio CDs that can only be burned on CDs, you can burn these

compilations of different audio formats on other disc types – provided a corresponding

recorder is installed on your computer. The procedure for compilation methods is identical.

You can opt for a single format or a mix of audio formats of your choice. In contrast to data

disc, a jukebox disc can display metadata (title, artist, genre, ...) about the audio file.

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Nero Express does not convert the audio files when creating a jukebox disc. In

other words, MP3 files are burned as MP3 files for example. Most CD players

cannot play such discs.

From a technical point of view, a compilation of special audio formats is a data disc. There is

no difference between creating a jukebox disc and creating a data disc. Please be sure to

select the corresponding entry in the start screen.

See also

 Compilation Screen →13

 Compiling Data Disc →16

5.3 Gracenote Music Recognition

With Gracenote MusicID Nero Express can identify music files. So called metadata such as

artist, title, and genre are accessed from the Gracenote Media Database and displayed in

Nero Express.

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. 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

Express with Gracenote MusicID.

 Copying Audio CD

 Saving Tracks from the Audio CD to Hard Drive

Gracenote Plug-in

You will need the Gracenote Plug-in to identify single audio files.

You can obtain the plug-in at www.nero.com. The plug-in is already included in

the full version of Nero Express in Nero 2015 or Nero 2015 Platinum.

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

Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related

content 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.

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Some of the functions mentioned here are restricted or not available in the

Essentials version. You can always upgrade your Essentials version at

www.nero.com to get the full version with all the functions.

Gracenote Plug-in

You will need the Gracenote Plug-in to identify single audio files.

You can obtain the plug-in at www.nero.com. The plug-in is already included in

the full version of Nero Express in Nero 2015 or Nero 2015 Platinum.

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 shown in Nero Express. If the Adjust all file name(s) check box is

selected, the file on hard drive is renamed accordingly (if technically possible).

5.4 Rip Audio CD

With Nero Express 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.

Nero Express obtains information about metadata such as title, artist, and track title from

different sources. You can check exactly what metadata will be written into the audio files.

Metadata about the Audio CD is available from different sources: The Audio CD's own

CD TEXT, Gracenote Media Database and your local database.

▲ The Gracenote Media Database holds metadata about many Audio CDs. With

Gracenote MusicID Nero Express can identify the Audio CD and access metadata from

the Gracenote Media Database.

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▲ Many Audio CDs contain CD TEXT which includes metadata such as the title of the

CD, the name of an audio file or the name of an artist.

▲ The local database is stored on your PC and contains information for each Audio

CD that was ripped or copied using Gracenote. The local database is useful, when you

change title or artist but don't want to send the changes to Gracenote (because the

changed title makes sense only to you, for example).

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

Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related

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

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

The encoding and decoding formats in the Essentials version are limited. You can

always upgrade your Essentials version at www.nero.com to get the full version

with all the functions.

mp3PRO Plug-in

You will need the mp3PRO Plug-in for unlimited MP3 and mp3PRO

encoding/decoding.

The plug-in can be added to Nero 2015. You can obtain the plug-in at

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

To save audio files, proceed as follows:

1. Click the Save Audio Tracks button in the extended area of the screen.

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

2. Insert your Audio CD into a drive.

 The disc is being analyzed. Metadata information is obtained from Gracenote, CD TEXT

and the local database and displayed, if available.

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Save Audio Tracks to Hard Drive window

3. Select the metadata information for your Audio CD from the CD drop-down menu.

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

5. Click the Output tab.

 The Output tab is opened.

6. Select the target file's audio format in the File Format drop-down menu.

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

down menu.

8. Define other settings according to your preferences.

9. 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.

 You have saved audio files.

5.4.1 Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive

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

Hard Drive window. Open the window in the extended area of the start screen by clicking

Save Tracks.

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Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive - Source

The following setting options are available:

Tab

Source

Specifies settings for the source of the audio data.

Tab

Output

Sets output files configuration options.

Button

Copy

Starts the copy or save process.

See also

 Create Audio CDs →23

5.4.1.1 Source Tab

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

buttons correspond to the familiar control buttons on CD players.

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Save Audio Tracks to Hard Drive - Source

The following setting options are available:

Drop-down menu

Source drive

Selects the drive where the Audio CD is inserted.

Drop-down menu

Selects from which source metadata is used:

Gracenote Media Database

CD TEXT

Your local database (only available if you have ripped or copied

the Audio CD before)

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

Obtains all available information again. Nero Burning ROM sends a

new query to the Gracenote Media Database and completes the

Audio CD's metadata including artist, title name, and genre if a

matching entry exists in the database. Also, CD TEXT and

information from your local database, if available, are obtained.

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Input fields

Album / Album

Artist / Year

Displays or specifies metadata for the album, album artist and year.

Selection list

Genre

Displays or specifies the genre.

Button

Cover

Loads a cover from your hard drive.

Check box

Submit entered

metadata

anonymously to

Gracenote

Sends changed or newly filled in Audio CD metadata to Gracenote in

order to enter them into the Gracenote Media Database. This

information is also stored in your local database. The local database

is especially useful when you have changed metadata but don't want

to send the changes to Gracenote (because the changes make

sense only to you, for example, or you don't have an Internet

connection at the moment).

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

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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

generate 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 it contains to an audio compilation or a playback

application.

Drop-down menu

Playlist format

Selects a format for the playlist.

Drop-down menu

File format

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

selected 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

Unsynchronization

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.

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6 Video

6.1 Compiling DVD-Videos

With Nero Express you can burn DVDs made up of premastered DVD-Video files from your

hard drive. You can show your burned DVDs on almost all DVD players. You can use Nero

Express to burn a DVD if the DVD video title, i.e. a complete DVD folder structure, is already

available.

In Nero Express 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 included in

the full version of Nero 2015. More information about Nero Video is available 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. Click the Videos menu icon in the Nero Express start screen.

 The video options are displayed.

2. Click the DVD-Video Files option.

 The DVD-Video Files compilation screen is displayed.

3. Click the Add button.

 The Add files and folders window is opened.

4. Select the DVD-Video files that you would like to add to the compilation and click the Add

button.

5. Click the Close button.

 The DVD-Video files are added to the compilation and are displayed in the compilation

screen.

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DVD-Video files compilation screen

If the DVD-Video files selected are larger than 4483 MB and if a DVD recorder

which can burn DVDs with 2 layers (DVD DL) is installed, you can select the

DVD9 (8152MB) option in the drop-down menu.

6. Click the Next button.

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

See also

 Compilation Screen →13

6.2 Compiling Blu-ray Video Disc

With Nero Express 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 Express to burn a BDMV-Video if the complete folder structure is already

available.

In Nero Express 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 included in

the full version of Nero 2015. More information about Nero Video is available on

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

available in the separate Nero Video manual.

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

1. Click the Videos menu icon in the Nero Express start screen.

 The video options are displayed.

2. Click the BDMV Files option.

 The BDMV Files compilation screen is displayed.

BDMV files compilation screen

3. Click the Add button.

 The Add files and folders window is opened.

4. Select the BD-Video files that you would like to add to the compilation and click the Add

button.

5. Click the Close button.

 The BD-Video files are added to the compilation and are displayed in the compilation

screen.

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

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available)

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

available but may remain empty.

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

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

6. Click the Next button.

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

6.3 Compiling AVCHD Video Disc

With Nero Express 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,

playback is not guaranteed on all Blu-ray players.

You can use Nero Express to burn an AVCHD video disc if the complete folder structure

including premastered files is already available.

In Nero Express 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 included in

the full version of Nero 2015. More information about Nero Video is available 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. Click the Videos menu icon in the Nero Express start screen.

 The video options are displayed.

2. Click the AVCHD(TM) Files (BD) or AVCHD(TM) Files (DVD) option.

 The AVCHD(TM) Files compilation screen is displayed.

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AVCHD (TM) Files compilation screen

3. Click the Add button.

 The Add files and folders window is opened.

4. Select the AVCHD video files that you would like to add to the compilation and click the Add

button.

5. Click the Close button.

 The AVCHD video files are added to the compilation and are displayed in the

compilation screen.

6. Click the Next button.

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

compilation.

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7 Loading a Disc Image or Saved Project

With Nero Express you can burn a disc from a disc image or compilation that you have

previously saved on the hard drive.

To load an image file or a saved compilation for the burn process, proceed as follows:

1. Click the Image, Project, Copy menu icon in the Nero Express start screen.

 The copy and disc image options are displayed.

2. Click the Disc Image or Saved Project option.

 The Open dialog window is opened.

3. Select the image file (*.nrg, e.g.) or saved compilation you want and click the Open button.

 The selected file loads and the Final Burn Settings screen is displayed.

 You have successfully loaded the image file or compilation and can now burn it.

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8 LightScribe

Using Nero Express 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 available

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 the full version of Nero Express that is included in

Nero 2015. You can always upgrade at www.nero.com to get the full version with

all the functions.

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

See also

 LightScribe Settings →80

8.1 Printing LightScribe Label

To create and print a LightScribe label for your CD/DVD, proceed as follows:

1. Select the LightScribe recorder you want to use in the Recorder section of the extended

area in the start screen.

2. Insert a blank LightScribe disc into the LightScribe recorder with the label side facing down.

 The Print LightScribe Label menu icon in the Nero Express start screen is displayed.

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3. Click the Print LightScribe Label menu icon.

 The Print LightScribe Label option is displayed.

4. Click the Print LightScribe Label option.

 The Disc Label screen is displayed.

Disc Label screen

5. Create a label according to your requirements.

The interface in the Disc Label screen works on the same principle as Nero

CoverDesigner. Basically, it is irrelevant whether you print the label on paper or

directly onto an appropriate disc.

Please see the separate Nero CoverDesigner user manual for full instructions on

how to make professional looking covers and labels.

6. Click the Next button.

 The LightScribe Print Properties screen is displayed.

7. Add to the required values in the input fields and enable the option button for the desired

print quality.

8. Click the Print button.

 The printing process begins. You can follow the process status in the status bar. As

soon as printing is finished, the Nero – LightScribe dialog appears and displays a

message about the result of the printing process.

9. Click the OK button.

10. Click the Next button in the LightScribe Print Properties screen.

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 You have successfully created and printed a LightScribe label according to your

requirements and can now continue by selecting another option from the final screen

or by exiting Nero Express.

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

printed labels will be aligned. This darkens the label and often improves the quality.

It is also possible to extend the label with new elements in an additional burn

process. Note to save the created label if you want to use it once again.

Burning LightScribe label Within the Compilation

To integrate the creating and burning of a LightScribel label in your compilation

project, enable the Always print LightScribe label check box in the Options.

The Disc Label screen will then be displayed after you have compiled your

project (as long as the LightScribe recorder is selected). The label print process

will be executed after burning of the data side.

See also

 LightScribe Print Properties Window →47

 Final Screen →68

 LightScribe Settings →80

8.2 LightScribe Print Properties Window

You can customize the print properties of your LightScribe label to suit your requirements in

the LightScribe Print Properties window.

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The following options are available:

Area

Print contrast

Adjusts the desired print quality.

This option button is set to Normal by default.

Input field

Number of copies

Defines the number of copies you require.

Drop-down menu

Drive

Defines the desired recorder.

Available only if multiple LightScribe recorders are

available.

Check box

Automatically shut down the

PC when done

Shuts down the computer after the label has been printed

(if possible).

Button

Starts printing the label.

Button

Preview

Opens the LightScribe Print Preview dialog box. A print

preview of the label is displayed here.

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9 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.

This function is only available in the full version of Nero Express that is included in

Nero 2015. You can always upgrade at www.nero.com to get the full version with

all the functions.

The interface in the Burn Label screen works on the same principle as Nero

CoverDesigner. Basically, it is irrelevant whether you print the label on paper or

directly 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.

9.1 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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Burn Label Window

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.

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Button

Cancel

Cancels the procedure and closes the window.

If you are creating a DiscT@2, Nero Express 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.

9.2 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 Express 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.

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.

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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.

Labelflash Print Properties

6. Click the Burn button.

 The labeling procedure starts and the Labelflash - printing or DiscT@2 - printing

window 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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10 Burn Compilation

10.1 Recorder Settings

If multiple recorders are installed, you can select the recorder that you want to use for

burning from the Recorder drop-down menu. Immediately before burning a project, you can

change the recorder you selected again in the Final Burn Settings window.

Labelflash recorder

If a Labelflash recorder is installed on your computer, you can select it to create

and print Labelflash DVD labels in Nero Express. The function is available as a

separate Burn Label menu icon in the extended area of the start window.

LightScribe recorder

If a LightScribe recorder is installed on your computer, you can select it to create

and print LightScribe CD/DVD labels in Nero Express. The feature is available 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.

Burn functions are limited in Nero Express Essentials. You can always upgrade at

www.nero.com to get the full version with all the functions.

In addition to the installed recorders, Nero Image Recorder is also available in Nero Express.

Nero Image Recorder can be used to create and save an image file to burn later. In order to

use Nero Image Recorder, you can select the Use Nero Image Recorder check box in the

extended area of the start screen.

Please note that Nero Image Recorder can only be activated in the extended area

of the start screen.

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

supported 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.

10.2 Burn Process

To select one of the available recorders, to define the burn settings for your project

according to your requirements, and to start the burn process, proceed as follows:

1. Compile a project of your choice.

2. Click the Next button.

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 The Final Burn Settings screen is displayed.

3. Insert a suitable blank disc in the selected drive.

4. Select the recorder you want from the Current recorder drop-down menu.

5. Add to the desired values in the input fields as necessary and select the required check

boxes.

6. Add to the desired settings in the extended area.

7. Click the Burn button.

 The Burn Process screen is displayed and the burn process starts. You can follow the

process status in the status bar.

 If the SecurDisc Surface Scan check box is selected, the SecurDisc Surface Scan

Results window is opened.

 Nero Express starts with the surface scan. The results are displayed in realtime.

 When the burn process has finished, a message window is opened.

8. Click the OK button.

9. If you would like to save a log of the burn process, click the Save button.

10. Click the Next button.

 You have successfully burned a project and can now continue by selecting another

option from the final screen or by exiting Nero Express .

10.3 Creating an Image File

With Nero Express 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 Express 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.

This function is only available in the full version. You can always upgrade your

Essentials version at www.nero.com to get the full version with all the functions.

Nero Image Recorder must be activated before it appears in the drop-down

menu.

To set the burn settings according to your requirements and to save your project as an

image file to the hard drive using the Image Recorder, proceed as follows:

1. Compile a project of your choice.

 The Final Burn Settings screen is opened.

2. Select the Image Recorder option from the Current Recorder drop-down menu.

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3. Add to the required values in the input fields.

4. Add to the required settings in the extended area as necessary.

5. Click the Burn button.

 The Burning Process screen is displayed and the Save Image File dialog box is

opened.

6. Enter a name for your image file in the File Name input field.

7. Select the desired storage location in the navigation tree and click the Save button.

 The burn or save process starts. You can follow the process status in the status bar. As

soon as the burn or save process is finished, a window is opened and displays a

message about the result of the burn process.

Burn progress window

8. Click the OK button.

9. If you would like to save a log of the burn process, click the Save button.

10. Click the Next button.

 You have successfully saved a project with Nero Image Recorder and can now

continue by selecting another option from the final screen or by exiting Nero

Express.

10.4 Burn Settings

In the Final Burn Settings screen, you can define the burn settings to suit your

requirements, use Nero Image Recorder to save a project to the hard drive as an image file

or start the burn process.

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Final Burn Settings screen

The following configuration options are available in the Final Burn Settings screen:

Button

Options

Opens the Recorder Information window. You will find additional

information here on the selected recorder and the media types that

can be burned using it. Additional options can be enabled/disabled.

In some recorders, you can change the Book Type settings.

Not available for Audio CDs.

Input field

Disc name

Defines the name of the CD/DVD.

Not available for Audio CDs.

Input field

Title (CD TEXT)

Defines the title of the Audio CD if CD Text is supported.

Available for Audio CDs only. 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 on the Audio CD if CD Text is supported.

Available for Audio CDs only. Only Latin characters can be displayed

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

Input field

Number of copies

Defines the number of copies you require.

Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder.

Check box

Verify data on disc

after burning

Compares the burned data to the original data. With compilations of

multisession discs only the data that was added during the last burn

process is compared.

Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder.

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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 the Verify data on disc after

burning check box is selected.

Check box

Allow files to be

added later

(multisession disc)

Enables the option to write additional files to the disc. The disc is not

finalized. Multisession discs do not have to be written in a single burn

process. You can burn projects repeatedly to a disc until it is

completely burned.

Only available for data discs.

10.4.1 Extended Area (Burn Settings)

You can access additional burn settings in the extended area of the Final Burn Settings

screen by clicking the button in the left margin of the window.

The following setting options are available:

Button

Saves the active project

Opens the Save As dialog box.

You can save your compilation here.

Selection list

Writing speed

Defines the speed at which the disc is burned. Only the burn

speeds that are supported by the selected recorder are

displayed.

Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder.

Selection list

Write method

Defines the Disc/Session-at-once or Track-at-once write

method.

Using the disc-at-once method the entire disc can be burned

without the write laser having to stop. With the track-at-once

method the laser turns off after each track.

Available for CD compilations only. By default DVDs are

burned using the disc-at-once method.

Check box

Determine maximum

transfer rate

Checks how fast the compiled data can be accessed and

reduces the selected writing speed if necessary. This prevents

a buffer underrun.

Recorders with a feature to prevent buffer underruns do not

require a speed test. Current recorders mostly have such a

feature.

Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder.

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Check box

Simulation

Performs all steps in the burn process without using the laser

beam. We recommend running a simulation if you are

decompressing data before burning, e.g. when burning an

Audio CD from MP3 files. You can assume that if simulation is

successful, the burn process will also be successful.

Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder.

Check box

Write

Starts the actual physical burn process (e.g. after a

simulation).

This check box is selected by default.

Check box

Automatically shut down

the PC when done

Automatically shuts down the PC after the burn process has

ended.

Check box

Remove silence at end of

*.cda tracks

Removes silence from the end of an audio file. This check box

is selected by default. Audio data is stored in blocks even if

you do not always finish at the end of a block limit. The last

block is filled with silence when needed.

To avoid unwanted effects set the pause length to 0 when

clearing this check box (to set the pause length see Track

Properties Tab→ 25).

Available for Audio CDs only.

Check box

Increase compatibility of

MPEG-4 video files with

MPEG-4 compliant DVD

players

If the check box is selected, Nero Express looks for FourCC

codes in AVI files during the burn process and replaces them.

The original files are not modified. The compatibility of MPEG-

4 video files ("DIVX") with MPEG-4 compliant DVD players can

be increased.

Only available if your project includes videos in AVI format.

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

selected by default.

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11 Copying a Disc

11.1 Methods of Copying

Nero Express 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.

11.1.1 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

sessions, otherwise Nero Express 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.

11.1.2 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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11.2 Copying a Disc

With Nero Express 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 Express 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

violates 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

physical burn process.

To copy a disc, proceed as follows:

1. Click the Image, Project, Copy menu icon in the Nero Express start screen.

 The corresponding copy options are displayed.

2. Click the Copy Disc option.

 The Select source and destination screen is displayed.

Source and Destination

3. Make the desired settings in this screen and, if required, in the extended area of the

window.

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

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1. Clear the Quick copy box.

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

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

1. Select the Quick copy check box.

2. Select the Source drive and the Destination drive.

3. Insert the disc that you want to copy into the selected drive.

4. Insert a blank disc into the target drive.

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 window is opened.

7. Enter a name for your image file in the File Name input field.

8. Select the relevant storage location in the Save to navigation 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. The burn

process then starts automatically.

9. Click the Next button.

 You have successfully copied a disc and can now continue by selecting another

option from the final screen or by closing Nero Express.

See also

 Final Screen →68

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11.3 Methods and Settings

Source and Destination screen

The following configuration options are available in the Source and destination screen:

Selection list

Source drive

Defines the drive from which the source information is read.

Insert the disc that you want to copy into the drive.

Selection list

Destination drive

Defines the destination drive.

Insert a blank disc into this drive.

Button

Info

Opens the Recorder Information window.

This contains information on the selected destination drive.

Check box

Quick copy

Enables direct copying from the source to the destination

drive. Data is not buffered on the hard drive during this

process.

The option On-the-fly is only available if there are at least two

drives connected (does not apply for Nero Image Recorder). If

this check box is not selected, an image file will be created

first, which is then burned.

Selection list

Write speed

Defines the speed at which the disc is burned. Only the burn

speeds that are supported by the selected recorder are

displayed.

Not available for Nero Image Recorder.

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Input field

Number of copies

Defines the number of copies you require.

Check box

Verify data on disc after

burning

Verifies whether the burned data is identical to the original

data.

Not available for Nero Image Recorder.

Display field / Button

Image file

Defines the folder where the image file is stored. You can

change the name of the image file and target folder.

Not available for Nero Image Recorder.

The following configuration options are available in the extended area:

Check box

Read all subchannel

data

Reads all subchannel data during copying. Subchannel data is

used to save additional information, e.g. CD Text or the lyrics of

a karaoke CD. Select this check box when copying an Audio

CD or a karaoke CD.

The burner has to be capable of reading all the subchannel

data.

Check box

Determine maximum

transfer rate

Checks how fast the compiled data can be accessed and

reduces the selected writing speed if necessary. This prevents

a buffer underrun.

Recorders with a feature to prevent buffer underruns do not

require a speed test. Current recorders mostly have such a

feature.

Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder.

Check box

Simulation

Performs all steps in the burn process without using the laser

beam. You can assume that if simulation is successful, the burn

process will also be successful.

Not available for Nero Image Recorder.

Check box

Write

Starts the actual physical burn process (e.g. after a simulation).

This check box is selected by default.

Check box

Automatically shut

down the PC when done

Automatically shuts down the PC after the burn process has

ended.

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11.4 Copy an Audio CD

The CD Information window is displayed after you have started copying an Audio CD. Here,

you can check exactly what metadata will be written on the Audio CD.

CD Information window

Metadata about the Audio CD is available from different sources: The Audio CD's own CD

TEXT, Gracenote Media Database and your local database:

 Many Audio CDs contain CD TEXT which includes metadata such as the title of the

CD, the name of an audio file or the name of the artist.

 The Gracenote Media Database holds such metadata about many Audio CDs. With

Gracenote MusicID Nero Express can identify music files and access metadata from the

Gracenote Media Database.

 The local database is stored on your PC and contains information for each Audio

CD that was ripped or copied. The local database is useful, when you change title or

artist but don't want to send the changes to Gracenote (because the changes make

sense only for you, for example, or you don't have an Internet connection at the

moment).

During the copy process, Nero Express requests metadata from the Audio CD's own CD

TEXT, from the Gracenote Media Database, and from your local database and displays

them, if available. You can select which metadata will then be written to the Audio CD during

the copy process. You can also change the metadata or create new Audio CD metadata.

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Another useful feature is that you can start creating a cover for this Audio CD with Nero

CoverDesigner, the metadata will be taken over.

The following setting options are available:

CD list

Shows the available Audio CD information. CD TEXT and metadata

from the Gracenote Media Database are requested and displayed, if

available. If the Audio CD contains no CD TEXT, at least the track

titles and the duration are displayed.

You can edit the information by double-clicking the text display [F2].

Tracklist of the

currently selected

Shows the audio tracks of the Audio CD. Here, you can see in detail

which information will be used for the copied Audio CD.

You can edit the information by double-clicking the text display [F2].

Button

Create Cover

Opens Nero CoverDesigner. Information such as title, track number,

and names of the audio files is added to the document data.

Check box

Always use

suggested CD

information and

never show this

message again

If you select this check box, Nero Express will always adopt Audio

CD information automatically. First, CD TEXT is used. If no CD

TEXT is available on the Audio CD, a request is sent to Gracenote

and Gracenote metadata is used. Applying information automatically

has the advantage that copying is executed faster, but the downside

is that you do not know exactly what information is copied.

Button

Continues copying the Audio CD using the selected Audio CD

metadata.

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

Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related

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

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12 Erase Rewritable Disc Window

Nero Express can be used to erase rewritable discs, i.e. discs with the RW specification, as

long as your recorder supports this feature. Two erase methods are available for this

purpose:

Quick erasing does not remove the data physically from the disc, but instead only makes it

inaccessible by erasing the references to existing content. The data can be restored!

Full erasing removes the data from the disc by overwriting it with 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.

Selection list

Select the erase

method 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

contents. The disc will appear to be empty even though the data

is still physically available. Erasing a disc using this method

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takes between one and two minutes.

The Full-erase rewritable disc method physically erases all

data from the disc. The contents cannot be restored with

conventional methods. Repeated full erasing increases the

probability that third parties will not be able to reconstruct the

contents. Erasing the disc using this method takes longer than

the other method, depending on the type of disc involved.

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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13 Final Screen

Once you have successfully concluded the burn or save process with Nero Express, the final

screen is displayed with the options Burn same project again, New project, and Save

Project. You can select one of these options to continue working with Nero Express or you

can click the button to exit the program.

The following setting options are available

Entry

Burn the same

project again

Returns to the Final Burn Settings screen.

You can burn the same project again with the same or different

settings.

Entry

New project

Opens the Nero Express start screen.

You can create a new project here.

Entry

Save project

Opens the Save As window.

You can save the current project if you want to access it again later.

Entry

Nero

CoverDesigner

Opens Nero CoverDesigner.

Please see the separate Nero CoverDesigner user manual for full

instructions on how to make professional looking covers and labels.

Entry

Burn Labelflash

Label

Opens the Burn Label window in order to create and burn a

Labelflash label.

Only available if a Labelflash recorder is connected.

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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

special 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

SecurDisc 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.

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

NeroSecurDiscViewer.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

password 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.

 A progress window is opened and the files are copied. As soon as the copy process is

finished, a message is displayed to notify you.

 The selected files are copied to the selected folder.

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.

 A progress 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

digitally signed. You need the public key from the distributer of the SecurDisc disc for this

purpose. 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

displayed messages.

 As soon as the copy process is finished, a message is displayed to notify you about

the result of the check.

About Nero SecurDisc Viewer

Nero Express

Nero MediaBrowser

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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 MediaHome.

Nero MediaBrowser and the media library come with Nero MediaHome and are

installed together. You will find further information in the Nero MediaHome

manual.

Nero MediaBrowser is designed to be accessed in several Nero applications, but is also

available as a standalone application.

Nero MediaBrowser

To use Nero MediaBrowser within a Nero application, open Nero MediaBrowser via the

button. When you double-click a media file or select it and click the Add button in Nero

MediaBrowser, the media file will be added to your current project.

To use Nero MediaBrowser with a non-Nero application, open Nero MediaBrowser via the

Windows start menu or its tile, depending on your operating system. You will then be able to

add media files to any active application by dragging the desired media file onto the

application. When you double-click a media file in Nero MediaBrowser, it is opened in its

default program.

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Nero MediaBrowser features the same categories (Photos & Videos, and Music) as Nero

MediaHome. There are different views available for each category: Clicking one of the

entries in the upper part of the list (for example Faces) displays the same view as when

clicking the corresponding tabs in Nero MediaHome. Also, the same scroll bar as in Nero

MediaHome is used. This is either the standard scroll bar or the dynamic scroll bar.

The following views are available for the Photos & Videos category, referring to the

corresponding views in Nero MediaHome:

All Photos &

Videos

Displays all photos and videos sorted in chronological order by

creation date.

Faces

Displays all photos in which faces of persons have been detected

and named listed in alphabetical order. Faces are grouped into

stacks; you can access one of the stacks by double clicking it.

Find

Displays all existing tags enabling you to create a query.

Album

Displays the content of smart albums (e.g. Recently added) and

user generated albums.

The following views are available for the Music category, referring to the corresponding

views in Nero MediaHome:

Albums

Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by album.

Artists

Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by artist.

Genres

Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by genre.

Titles

Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by title.

Playlist

Displays the content of smart playlists (e.g. Recently played) and

user generated playlists.

The Options window is opened when you click the button on the upper task bar. The

options refer directly to Nero MediaHome.

Library

Displays the Library settings area.

All monitored folders are displayed in the respective Watched

folders or drives area. If you want to add additional media folders,

click the Add Manually button and select the desired folder from the

navigation tree. Click the Add Automatically button to have Nero

MediaHome perform a search for new media folders on your

computer. To exclude certain media types (music, videos, or photos)

from a folder, click the respective button to the right of the folder. To

delete a folder from the application's watchlist, hover your cursor

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over the listed folder and click the button.

You can also just drag files or folders to Nero MediaHome. A window

automatically opens and asks if you want to add the folder(s) to the

library.

In the General area you can select to list your external playlists

(such as iTunes) as entries in the navigation tree of Nero

MediaHome.

Configuration Options

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16 Configuration Options

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

Some of the functions mentioned here are only available in the full version. You

can always upgrade your Essentials version at www.nero.com to get the full

version with all the functions.

Options Window

The following tabs are available:

Compilation

Contains options for the compilation and the selection screen.

Configuration Options

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Cache

Contains options for the cache.

Font

Contains selection options for the font.

Sounds

Contains selection options for sounds in connection with burn tasks.

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.

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

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

Clear archive bits of written

files during ISO refresh

Clears the archive bit of the source file (e.g. from the

hard disk) as soon as the burn process has finished.

Clearing of the archive bit is of informational value and

indicates that this file has been archived.

If this check box is deactivated, the archive bit of the file

remains unchanged.

Check box

Allow semicolons in Joliet

names

Allows the use of semicolons in addition to standard

uppercase and lowercase letters and Unicode

characters 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.

Configuration Options

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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 Express.

Check box

Immediately cache files that

have been copied from an

optical 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

overburning

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.

Configuration Options

Nero Express

Check box

Do not eject the disc after the

burn is complete

Enables the option that your disc remains in the

recorder 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

installed 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

specifications. AVCHD content on optical discs requires

four letter extension to be detected as an AVCHD disc.

Area

Nero burn functions in the

context menu

Allows Nero Express 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 Explorer.

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 Express 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

entered.

The input field is only enabled when Manual

Configuration is selected in the selection list.

Configuration Options

Nero Express

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.

Glossary

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17 Glossary

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

compressed 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).

Audio CD

An Audio CD can contain up to 74 minutes of audio sequences and individual tracks in hi-fi

quality. The storage capacity is 747 MB at a sample depth of 16 bit and a scan rate of 44.1

kHz.

AVCHD

AVCHD is an HD capturing format for camcorders. It is used for DVDs but compatible to Blu-

ray Discs.

Block

A block refers to the smallest information unit on a CD-ROM or hard drive that is

addressable in one access and that is indicated in bits or bytes. Several blocks are

combined into a sector.

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).

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

recorder). 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

continuously 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.

Glossary

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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.

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.

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.

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,

Japanese, 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.

LightScribe

LightScribe is a technology with which pictures or texts can be burned on the label side of

discs with a laser.

Glossary

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MP3

The MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 audio format is used to reduce the size of audio files to a

fraction of their original size (factor 1:10) with little loss of quality. You can estimate about 1

MB per minute as opposed to 10 MB for the original files. This value and the quality can vary

depending on the complexity of the audio signal. The bit rate used can be used as a

measure of quality. The higher the bit rate, the better the quality, but also the more memory

required.

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.

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

substantially higher quality of the multi-media data is achieved. Further, additional features

such as subtitles have been implemented.

Ogg

The container format Ogg contains digitalized or compressed multimedia files that have been

encoded with the Vorbis method. Ogg Vorbis is an open source encoder.

On-the-fly

On-the-fly refers to a method for copying to a disc. The data is transferred directly from the

original storage location to the disc to be burned. To do this, Nero uses a compilation, a

small file that simply refers to the transferred data.

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.

Index

Nero Express

18 Index

Audio CD

CD Text......................................................... 56

Convert ......................................................... 34

Copy an Audio CD ...................................60, 64

Copy tip ........................................................ 59

Creating ........................................................ 23

Cross fade with previous track ...................... 26

Edit information before copying ..................... 65

Identify with Gracenote ................................. 30

Save to Computer ....................................32, 34

Track properties ............................................ 25

Audio file

Declick .......................................................... 29

Fill titles ......................................................... 36

Filter .............................................................. 28

Identify with Gracenote ................................. 30

Indexes ......................................................... 27

Normalize ...................................................... 29

Save to hard drive ......................................... 36

Burning

Burn Settings ................................................ 55

Choose burner .............................................. 53

Overburning .................................................. 78

Start the burn process ................................... 53

Use Image Recorder ................................53, 54

Compilation

Create Audio CD ........................................... 23

Create Blu-ray Movie .................................... 40

Create Data disc ........................................... 16

Create DVD Video......................................... 39

Create Jukebox disc ...................................... 29

Load disc image ............................................ 44

Load saved project ........................................ 44

Configuration options ........................... 76

Copy

Copy a disc ................................................... 60

Copy an Audio CD ........................................ 64

Copy over image ........................................... 59

On-the-fly ...................................................... 59

Quick copy .................................................... 61

Select source and destination ....................... 62

Data disc

Copy a data disc ........................................... 60

Multisession .................................................. 57

Save data track as image file ........................ 21

Data Track ............................................ 21

DiskT@2 .............................................. 49

Gracenote............................. 7, 30, 33, 65

Image

Create from data disc .................................... 21

Create image file ........................................... 54

Load image file .............................................. 44

Image Recorder ................................... 53

Activate Image Recorder ............................... 53

Create image file ........................................... 54

Enable all supported formats ......................... 79

iPod ...................................................... 38

Labelflash ............................................. 49

Burn label ...................................................... 51

Create label................................................... 49

Library .................................................. 74

LightScribe ........................................... 45

Burn within the compilation...................... 47, 80

Printing Labels .............................................. 45

Set options .................................................... 80

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

Music

Compile Audio CD ......................................... 23

Compile Jukebox disc ................................... 29

Nero CoverDesigner ...................... 46, 49

Nero MediaBrowser ............................. 73

Nero SecurDisc Viewer ........................ 69

Check data integrity ...................................... 70

Checking the signature .................................. 71

Copy data from SecurDisc disc ..................... 70

Remove password protection ........................ 70

Starting ......................................................... 69

Verifying authenticity ..................................... 71

Program

Exit the program ............................................ 68

Starting the program ....................................... 8

Use of the program ......................................... 6

Versions .......................................................... 7

Index

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Rewritable disc

Erase method................................................ 67

Erase rewritable disc ..................................... 66

Screen

AVCHD(TM) Files ......................................... 42

BDMV Files ................................................... 41

Disc content .............................................16, 17

DVD-Video Files ........................................... 39

Final screen .................................................. 68

My Audio CD ................................................. 23

Source and Destination ............................60, 62

SecurDisc

About SecurDisc ........................................... 69

Digital signature ............................................ 19

Explanation ................................................... 17

Limit data redundancy ................................... 21

Nero SecurDisc Viewer ................................. 69

Password protection ...................................... 18

Start

Via Application Launcher................................. 8

System requirements ............................. 9

Video

Compile an AVCHD video disc ...................... 42

Compile Blu-ray Movie .................................. 40

Compile DVD-Video ...................................... 39

Window

Save Audio Tracks to Hard Drive .................. 34

Select Track .................................................. 21

Work overview ........................................ 8

Contact

Nero Express

19 Contact

Nero Express is a Nero AG product.

Nero AG

Rueppurrer Str. 1a

Internet:

www.nero.com

76137 Karlsruhe

Help:

http://support.nero.com

Germany

Fax:

+49 721 6272 6499

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