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Contents Nero 1 General information about Nero 6 1.1 General system requirements 1.2 Special minimum requirements for individual programs 1.3 Software supplied 4 4 5 6 2 Installation 2.1 Installation 2.2 Uninstalling 9 9 10 3 Nero StartSmart – Your command center 3.1 Using Nero StartSmart 3.2 User interface and navigation 3.3 Nero ProductCenter 11 11 11 18 4 Burning –The Basics 4.1 Make Data Disc 4.2 Make Audio Disc 4.3 Make Video Disc 4.4 Copy disc 19 19 26 32 38 5 Service 5.1 Options 5.
General information about Nero 6 1 General information about Nero 6 1.1 General system requirements Microsoft © Windows 95B/98/98SE, Windows NT4 (Service Pack 6 or later), Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later), Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server Microsoft© Windows Internet Explorer 4.0 or later Processor and memory: For writing audio and data discs: 500Mhz Intel® Pentium 3 processor or equivalent, 64MB RAM For DVD and video authoring: 1.
1.2 Special minimum requirements for individual programs InCD 4 CD or DVD-rewritable drive Nero ShowTime* System requirements: Microsoft© Windows 98/98SE/ME, Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later), Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server Microsoft© DirectX 9.0a or later Optical drive with DVD capability to playback DVD-Video Graphics card with video overlay support Optional*: Multichannel plug-in (Dolby® Digital 5.1 sound system for 5.
General information about Nero 6 Nero Recode 2* System requirements: Microsoft© Windows 98/98SE/ME, Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later), Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server Microsoft© DirectX 9.0a or later Optional: DVD-Video plug-in* to enable DVD recoding, and DVD9 to DVD5 feature Nero Cover Designer Optional: Printer 1.
NeroVision Express 2 With NeroVision Express 2, you can record videos and edit or burn existing video files. Creating associated menus, e.g. for selecting a section or choosing between individual films, is also quick and uncomplicated with NeroVision Express 2. You can also use NeroVision Express 2 to create convenient slide shows and even use your own music as a soundtrack for them. Nero Recode 2 Nero Recode 2 is a new program for copying and archiving non-copy-protected DVD video titles onto 4.
General information about Nero 6 Nero Toolkit The Nero Toolkit contains the following programs: Nero CD/DVD Speed 2, Nero DriveSpeed and Nero InfoTool 2. Nero CD/DVD Speed 2 is a program that tests the speed of the available CD/DVD drives. Nero DriveSpeed allows you to set the read speed of discs, which noticeably lowers noise level, or to optimize the spin up or spin down times of your drives.
Nero Digital Audio Plug-in The Nero Digital Audio Plug-in allows you to encode audio files in MP4 format and also to decode them into another format (HE-AAC). High Efficiency Advanced Audio Coding (HE-AAC) is the very latest audio compression technology; its main feature is its revolutionary high-speed compression and its incomparable sound quality.
Installation 7. After the automatic installation, you can either restart your computer or exit the installation wizard. 8. To close the installation menu, click on ‘Finish’. To install further components, click on the appropriate button and carry out the installation with the aid of the wizard. 9. If necessary, restart your PC so that all the new settings take effect. 2.2 Uninstalling To uninstall Nero 6 or individual components, proceed as follows: To uninstall the software under Windows NT 4.
3 3.1 Nero StartSmart – Your command center Using Nero StartSmart The tasks shown in Nero StartSmart depend upon the version and the installed programs of Nero 6 and therefore can deviate from the description within the documentation! The new program Nero StartSmart is the command center for the Nero 6 product family and makes it easier to use the comprehensive software programs. Once you have started Nero StartSmart, all you have to do is select the desired category (e.g. Audio), then choose a task (e.g.
Nero StartSmart – Your command center Nero StartSmart consists of the following areas and elements. This button opens the Nero ProductCenter. If you are in the Nero ProductCenter, clicking on this button takes you back to standard view. If recorders that can burn several formats are installed on the computer and/or the option to display all recorder formats is activated, the possible project types appear in the upper section of the Nero StartSmart window.
Clicking on this button opens up the configuration window. Here you can set which program in the Nero 6 family is started for which tasks. Clicking on this button closes Nero StartSmart. 3.2.2 The Nero StartSmart bar In addition to the areas and elements that are available in standard view, the Nero StartSmart bar also gives you the option of accessing the desired program directly.
Nero StartSmart – Your command center This area shows all installed applications in the Nero 6 product family. Click once on the desired application to access it. This area shows all installed applications in the Nero Toolkit. Click once on the desired application to access it. 3.2.3 Navigation in Nero StartSmart If you hover the mouse over the individual category icons, the possible tasks in that category are displayed. The tasks displayed depend on the selected mode.
Make Audio and Data CD (CD only) Make Audio and Data CD (CD only) Make Bootable Disc Make UDF Disc Make UDF/ISO Disc Make Hybrid Disc (CD only) Make Mixed Mode CD (CD only) This category contains the possible tasks for an audio disc. The tasks displayed depend on the selected mode.
Nero StartSmart – Your command center This category contains the possible tasks for photo and video editing. The tasks displayed depend on the selected mode.
This section contains the additional tasks relating to discs. What is displayed depends on the selected disc type and the current mode. Standard mode Expert mode Get System Info Get System Info Test Drive Test Drive Erase Disc Erase Disc Make Label or Cover Make Label or Cover Control Drive’s Speed Control Drive’s Speed Disc Info Mount a Disc Image 3.2.4 Assigning programs Clicking on a task in Nero StartSmart automatically opens a program, which is well suited for executing that task.
Nero StartSmart – Your command center 4. Check the ‘Use as standard application’ check box if you always want this program to open in the future. 5. Click on the button with the green arrow to save the change and open the desired program. 3.3 Nero ProductCenter Clicking on the button opens the Nero ProductCenter. The first page contains the version number of the installed products from Ahead Software AG, while the other page shows the currently available version numbers.
4 Burning –The Basics In this section, the QuickStart guide only deals with the default combinations. If you have already changed the program assignment, the programs opened differ from those in the QuickStart. For more detail, please refer to the .pdf manuals on the original installation disc. 4.1 Make Data Disc 1. Start Nero StartSmart, select the ‘Data’ category and click on ‘Make Data Disc’.
Burning –The Basics Nero Express 6 starts automatically and the compilation window for data opens. 2. In the window, click on the ‘Add’ button to open the window for selecting files.
3. Select the desired files and click on the ‘Add’ button to transfer them to the compilation. 4. Once you have finished adding files, click on the ‘Finished’ button to close the window and return to the Nero Express 6 screen.
Burning –The Basics 5. All the files you have added appear in the compilation window. Click on the 'Next' button to advance to the burning window. 6. Before burning the disc, make the final settings.
Current Recorder Select the desired recorder from the list of connected recorders. Disc name If you wish, give the disc a title. Writing Speed Select the speed for the burning process. Number of copies Select the number of copies to be burned. Multisession disc If this checkbox is selected, a multi-session disc is created, allowing you to add further sessions later. If the checkbox is not selected, the disc is finalized and no more burning is possible.
Burning –The Basics The burning process starts and you will see information about the current status. 8. Click on the 'Next' button to advance to the selection window.
9. Select the desired option or close Nero Express 6.
Burning –The Basics 4.2 Make Audio Disc An audio disc contains music files, which can be played back in any CD or DVD player. 1. Start Nero StartSmart, select the ‘Audio’ category and click on ‘Make Audio CD’.
Nero Express 6 starts automatically and the compilation window for audio discs opens. 2. In the window, click on the ‘Add’ button to open the window for selecting files.
Burning –The Basics 3. Select the desired files and click on the ‘Add’ button to transfer them to the compilation. 4. Once you have finished adding files, click on the ‘Finished’ button to close the window and return to the Nero Express 6 screen.
5. All the files you have added appear in the compilation window. Click on the 'Next' button to advance to the burning window. 6. Before burning the disc, make the final settings.
Burning –The Basics Current Recorder Select the desired recorder from the list of connected recorders. Title (CD TEXT) If the recorder supports the writing of CD TEXT, you can enter the title of the CD here. The title may not be longer than 64 characters. Artist (CD TEXT) If the recorder supports the writing of CD TEXT, you can enter the artist for the CD here. The artist may not be longer than 64 characters. Writing Speed Select the speed for the burning process.
The burning process starts and you will see information about the current status. 8. Click on the 'Next' button to advance to the selection window. 9. Select the desired option or close Nero Express 6.
Burning –The Basics 4.3 Make Video Disc A video disc contains video files, which you can burn in a variety of formats (VCD / SVCD or DVD-Video) depending on what kind of recorder you have (CD recorder or DVD recorder). This QuickStart Guide describes the creation of a DVD video disc. The procedure for a VCD or SVCD is essentially the same. 1. Start Nero StartSmart, select the ‘Photo and Video’ category and click on ‘Make your own DVD-Video’.
NeroVision Express 2 starts automatically and the selection window for video discs opens. 2. Click on ‘Add Video Files’ to open the window for selecting the files.
Burning –The Basics 3. Select the desired files and click on the ‘Open' button to transfer them to the compilation. 4. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add more video files. 5. All selected files appear in the compilation window. Click on the 'Next' button to create the menu.
6. Make the desired changes to the DVD menu by highlighting the individual menu items with the mouse and selecting the desired option. Click on the 'Next' button to proceed to the next window. 7. You can use the remote control to move around the menu, e.g. to view the videos again. Click on the 'Next' button to proceed to the next window.
Burning –The Basics 8. Before burning the disc, make the final settings. Burn to Select the desired recorder from the list of connected recorders. Write to Hard Disc Folder If you do not want to burn the project (yet) but you want to save it to the hard disc instead, click on this button to open up a window where you can select the location you want to save it to. Volume Name Change the name of the disc if you wish to do so.
9. Click on the ‘Burn’ button to start burning the disc. The burning process starts and you will see information about the current status. 10. Once the burning process is complete, a corresponding message appears. Click on the ‘OK’ button to close the window. 11. Select the desired option or close NeroVision Express 2.
Burning –The Basics 4.4 Copy disc Unless you own the copyright or have the permission of the copyright holder, the unauthorized copying of discs represents a violation of national or international laws and may result in serious penalties. 1. Start Nero StartSmart, select the ‘Copy and Backup’ category and click on ‘Copy Disc’.
Nero Express 6 starts automatically and the selection window for the drives and the final burning settings opens up. 2. As the source drive, you should select the drive containing the disc to be copied. 3. As the destination drive, select the recorder you want to use to copy the disc. 4. In the ‘Quick Copy’ section, you can determine how the disc is to be copied. If this option is selected, the copy is made directly, i.e. from drive to drive. This method is quick but is susceptible to errors.
Burning –The Basics 5. Once you have made all your settings, click on the ‘Burn’ button to start burning the disc. The burning process starts and you will see information about the current status.
6. Click on the 'Next' button to advance to the selection window. 7. Select the desired option or close Nero Express 6.
Service 5 Service 5.1 Options 5.1.1 mp3PRO Plug-in (commercially available) The mp3PRO Plug-in is capable of creating files smaller than MP3 files with the same or better sound quality. For example, at 64 kBit/s, the new Codec promises near-CD quality, which is significantly better than MP3 at the same bit rate. You can continue to play back your old MP3 files normally on a new mp3PRO player. However, mp3PRO files played back on a new mp3PRO decoder of course offer the optimum sound quality.
5.2 FAQ 1) Where can I find step by step directions for using Nero Burning Rom 6, Nero Express 6, NeroVision Express 2, and Nero BackItUp? We have very detailed ‘Step by Step’ PDF manuals for all our listed programs on our website at http://www.nero.com. You will find them in the Support section. 2) One of my encoders has expired! What should I do? For licensing reasons, we are only permitted to integrate test versions into Nero 6.
Service 5.3 Contact Nero 6 is an Ahead Software product. Ahead Software AG Im Stoeckmaedle 18 76307 Karlsbad Germany Web: http://www.nero.com Help: http://englishsupport.nero.com Mail: techsupport@nero.com Fax: +49 7248 911 888 Copyright © 1995 - 2004 Ahead Software. All rights reserved.
