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Nero Recode

Note that the screens in Nero Recode are workbased. This means they may

change their content and parts of their appearance dynamically to adapt

themselves in real-time to the selections you made in the same screen.

Each screen contains tooltips, detailed information and explanations for the

buttons, icons and menus. Hover the mouse pointer over a control element for a

few seconds to see the tool tip.

You should know the following definitions in Nero Recode:

Recoding

Means the conversion of an existing video with certain properties

(e.g. bit rate 2500 kbps) into the same format with different

properties (e.g. bit rate 1990 kbps).

Converting

Means the conversion of a video from one particular format into

another, e.g. from Xvid to MPEG-2.

In this manual converting is used synonymously to encoding.

Encoding

Means the conversion of a video of any format into another format,

e.g. MPEG-2 or Nero Digital (MPEG-4). A corresponding encoder is

required for each target format.

Decoding

Means opening or playing a video that has been encoded in a

particular format.

The best way to create a simple 1:1 copy of a DVD is by using Nero Express or

Nero Burning ROM. There is no compression whatsoever in this case. The

recordable disc used must have as much free disc space as is shown for the

content of the original DVD.

You can find detailed instructions on how to work with the application in the

separate Nero Express and Nero Burning ROM user manuals.

Unless you possess the copyright yourself, or at least have the permission of the

national or international law and may lead to severe penalties!