User Guide

1 About Nero Recode 2
1.1 What is Nero Recode 2?
Nero Recode 2 is a program that performs three different tasks in connection
with DVD-Video titles that are not copy-protected.
1.1.1 Nero Recode 2 as a copying program
Nero Recode 2 is a program for copying and archiving DVD-Video titles that are
not copy-protected onto a 4.7 GB DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW or DVD-RAM disc.
If the source DVD is larger than 4.7 GB, Nero Recode 2 can compress its
contents so that it fits on an empty DVD disc – normally without any noticeable
loss of quality. In addition, you can remove soundtracks and subtitles with Nero
Recode 2 in order to achieve maximum image quality, for example. What is
special is that even the DVD menu of the source DVD remains complete if
individual titles have been removed. The target DVD can alternatively be written
on the hard disk in the form of a DVD-Video directory - or as a so-called disk
image on the hard drive.
1.1.2 Nero Recode 2 as a compilation program
Nero Recode 2 is a program for compiling DVD-Video titles (that are not copy-
protected) onto other
media (CD and DVD).
If you have DVD-Video titles on different DVDs and would like to compile your
favorite titles onto one DVD, you can use Nero Recode 2 to have the desired
DVD-Video titles in a new compilation which you can then 'burn'. It does not
matter whether you burn the compilation on a DVD or a CD.
1.1.3 Nero Recode 2 as a conversion program
Nero Recode 2 is a program you can use to convert DVD-Video titles that are
not copy-protected into the Nero Digital Format (MPEG-4) and to burn them
onto discs.
1.2 System requirements
Nero Recode 2 is installed together with NeroVision Express 2 and its
system requirements are the same. You can find more detailed information on
the system requirements in the NeroVision Express 2 manual.
In addition, you will need to have a computer with a built-in DVD-ROM or DVD
recorder, as otherwise you will be unable to read or burn DVDs.
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