Support If you experience any problems with your software, then please get in touch with our support team: Support website: http://support.magix.net This website will lead you to the MAGIX user service page which, among other things, contains the following free offers: FAQs (frequently asked questions) and general tricks and tips. In most cases you'll find the solution to your problem here. If not, then please use the email support form.
Program help file "Help" contains hints on how to use the program, plus a lot of additional information. It's available to you at all times in the program. You can search the help file using keywords and cross references. Homepage: The main help page can be accessed via the "Help -> Contents" menu point. Context Help: Press the "F1" key on your keyboard at any point in the opened program and "Help" will open with the matching help topic (context help).
Introduction In this chapter What is MAGIX Speed burnR? Features Page 3
What is MAGIX Speed burnR? MAGIX Speed burnR is the fast total solution for backing up valuable data, either on disc or as a backup. You can: Comfortably burn files of any kind onto CDs and DVDs Create 1:1 copies of existing storage media Create backup copies of any kind locally on your computer or on a network or burn them to disc The part: You select the job in the start dialog that you want to do and then get results with just a few clicks. Every important application is offered during the process.
Features Backup MAGIX Speed burnR makes backing up your data especially comfortable with: Full, incremental & differential backups, i.e. everything/only new/only changed files are backed up Live backup: Continue working while the backup is being created. MAGIX Disc Image Maker: Back up 1:1 copies of CDs & DVDs as image files on the hard drive.
Backup MAGIX Speed burnR makes backing up your data especially comfortable with: Full, incremental & differential backups, i.e. everything/only new/only changed files are backed up Live backup: Continue working while the backup is being created. MAGIX Disc Image Maker: Back up 1:1 copies of CDs & DVDs as image files on the hard drive.
Copy MAGIX Speed burnR reliably copies DVDs and CDs: all conventional formats, even the new Blu-ray DiscTM is supported with individual copy methods: Disc-to-disc, on-the-fly, or with intermediate storage any number of copies Burn MAGIX Speed burnR burns photos, videos, music, and all other file types to CD, DVD, or Blu-ray DiscTM : in all variations and formats, e.g.
Burn MAGIX Speed burnR burns photos, videos, music, and all other file types to CD, DVD, or Blu-ray DiscTM : in all variations and formats, e.g. as CD(RW), DVD(RW), double/dual-layer DVD, or Blu-ray DiscTM Images can be easily mounted as a virtual drive and burned with many special functions: multi-session discs, overburn function, erase disc, etc.
Quick start In this chapter, we introduce all the most important features of MAGIX Speed burnR step-by-step. No previous experience is necessary.
Burn files to disc You can burn all kinds of data onto disc. From text documents to multimedia content like photos and audio, saving everything onto a storage medium is easy with MAGIX Speed burnR. Compile files In the file browser (left window), you can select any file or folder and add it to the burn compilation (right window) by clicking on "Add". Click on "Delete" to remove the files from your compilation again.
Compile files In the file browser (left window), you can select any file or folder and add it to the burn compilation (right window) by clicking on "Add". Click on "Delete" to remove the files from your compilation again. Use the arrow buttons in the upper area to undo or restore your selection in the Explorer. At the upper-right section, you can enter or change the name of the disc you are about to burn.
Burn files to disc Select your disc burner and enter the number of copies and the write speed. If you want to, you can simulate the burn session first. To do this, please activate the option "Simulate burning". You can also check the disc for write errors after burning. Simply check the "Verify disc after burning" box and select "Quick" or "Complete". If you want to add files to your discs later, you can activate the "Burn multi-session disc" option.
Copying discs With MAGIX Speed burnR you can copy any type of disc. In the following section we will explain how to copy a disc using audio CDs and DVDs as examples. Adjust copy settings Select the source drive that contains the disc that you would like to make a 1:1 copy of. Next select the target drive (burner). If you have a combination drive that can read and burn, you can set the device as a source and target drive. The disc that you are copying is then imported first.
Adjust copy settings Select the source drive that contains the disc that you would like to make a 1:1 copy of. Next select the target drive (burner). If you have a combination drive that can read and burn, you can set the device as a source and target drive. The disc that you are copying is then imported first. You will then be asked to insert the disc you want to write to. The imported content wil then be burned onto the now inserted disc.
Burn files to disc Select your disc burner and enter the number of copies and the write speed. If you want to, you can simulate the burn session first. To do this, please activate the option "Simulate burning". You can also check the disc for write errors after burning. Simply check the "Verify disc after burning" box and select "Quick" or "Complete". If you want to add files to your discs later, you can activate the "Burn multi-session disc" option.
Save media on your PC With MAGIX Goya you can conveniently save your data offline. You can create any type of file backup at the touch of a button. Create offline backup In the file browser (left window), you can select any file or folder and add it to the backup list (right window) by clicking on "Add". Click on "Delete" to remove the files from your backup list again. Use the arrow buttons in the upper-left area to undo or restore your selection in the file browser.
Save files Select a target folder into which you wish to copy your backup. Here you can enter a name for your backup file or change it. Then click on "Save" to save your content onto hard disk.
Create offline backup In the file browser (left window), you can select any file or folder and add it to the backup list (right window) by clicking on "Add". Click on "Delete" to remove the files from your backup list again. Use the arrow buttons in the upper-left area to undo or restore your selection in the file browser. Once your backup compilation is complete, click on "Start HD backup". Select backup type Now specify which backup type you want to create.
Select backup type Now specify which backup type you want to create. For your MAGIX Speed burnR backup, you should select "Full backup". Full backup: All marked files will be compressed and saved in one file. Differential backup: Only files that have changed or have been added since the last full backup will be compressed and saved. Incremental backup: Only files that have changed since the last backup will be compressed and saved.
Save files Select a target folder into which you wish to copy your backup. Here you can enter a name for your backup file or change it. Then click on "Save" to save your content onto hard disk.
Restore files To access files in your backup copy, you will have to restore your data. To do so open the backup file that was created with the backup. You can then specify where you wish to store the restored files in a menu. Click on "Start" to begin restoring the files.
Burning audio CDs MAGIX Speed burnR lets you comfortably compile and burn an audio CD which can be played by all cobentional CD players. Compile track list In the file browser (left window), select any audio files (WAV, MP3, WMA , OGG) for the audio CD you want to burn. The burn compilation is displayed in the right window. Click on "Delete" to remove the files from your compilation again.
Compile track list In the file browser (left window), select any audio files (WAV, MP3, WMA , OGG) for the audio CD you want to burn. The burn compilation is displayed in the right window. Click on "Delete" to remove the files from your compilation again. An audio track is created for each audio file on the CD, and these can be selected later in the CD player for playback. The upper text window ("CD/DVD title") is provided for giving the CD a name, which is often displayed by most CD players.
Prepare and start the burning process If there is more than one burner set up on the computer, select the burner to be used to burn the disc via the "Select CD/DVD burner" menu. You can specify the number of CDs that should be burned under "Number of copies". The write speed during the burning process can be specified under "Write speed". Tip : On older CD players, problems may occur when reading audio CDs burned at high speeds. For this reason, we recommend selecting (8x) burn speed for audio CDs.
The various interfaces Learn more about the individual screens that open after specific burning functions are selected. Once a function which is connected to an extra program is selected, it will open directly for you.
Copy CD/DVD In this mode you can create identical copies of data CDs and DVDs. The following view will open when copying CDs/DVDs: Settings Source drive : Enter the name of the drive which contains the original CD or DVD. Destination drive : Enter the name of the burner here. Note : If you only have one drive, enter the name of this drive in both of these boxes. A temporary file is created on the hard disk and then burned.
: This is the standard for 1:1 disc copying. File copy : Copies 1:1, but also allows additional files to be added (depending on size of the memory). Loaded disc When you have inserted a disc, you will see: how many sessions have been burned to it, how many tracks it contains, how much space they take up; which medium types can be used as blank CDs, and how many sectors can be accepted from the tracks.
Compile media The following interface for compiling media opens: 1 : Use these two arrow buttons to navigate through the file browser. 2: The file browser resembles the tree structure of Windows Explorer. This way you'll be able to find all your folders and their respective files the way you normally do. 3: Click the "Add" button to assign the selected file to the burning list. If you wish to remove a file from the list, click on "Delete". 4: Your compilation for burning.
Compile data for the burning process 1. Select the file(s) you want to burn. 2. Click "Add" to add the selected file to the burn list. The file appears on the right side in the burning list (4) and is transferred to the medium during the burning process. 3. Once your list is complete, click "Continue". Tip : Several individual files or folders can be highlighted with "Ctrl + Click", a group which belongs together can be highlighted with "Shift + Click".
Hard drive and network backup 1 : Use these two arrow buttons to navigate through the file browser. 2 : The file browser resembles the tree structure of Windows Explorer. This way you'll be able to find all your folders and their respective files the way you normally do. 3 : Click "Add" to insert a selected file to the burning list. 4 : The list of files compiled for the backup. 5 : The new name of your backup. Specify settings for the File filter .
Compile data for the backup process 1. Select the file(s) and/or folder(s) that you want to back up. 2. Click on the "Add" button to add your selection to the backup list. 3. Once your compilation is complete, click on the "Start HD backup" button. A dialog opens that explains which type of backup you can choose: Three backup types 4. Select the backup type that corresponds to your requirements by clicking on the relevant button below the explanations. 5.
Create a copy of a CD/DVD as an image The disc image maker lets you create CD/DVD images and 1:1 copies which you can burn later or mount as a drive. This lets you preserve the original CD, for example. 1. Enter the source drive (no. 1 in the figure) containing the non copy-protected CD/DVD which you would like to copy as an image. 2. Under "Save destination" (2), enter where the image should be saved. 3. Click "Continue" (3) to start creating the image.
MAGIX Shrinker Use this option to reduce the amount of data on a DVD (shrink it) to be able to burn it onto a standard 4.7 GB (120 min) blank DVD. On the one hand, this function removes unimportant elements like subtitles, alternative audio tracks and extras; on the other hand, it reduces the size of the actual video file of the main film. The files must be available in a non-copy-protected form, i.e. either on a non-copy-protected DVD or in a folder on your hard drive.
Burn media Once you have finished compiling data for burning and wish to start, the following window opens: Settings Select CD/DVD burner : If you have more than one burner set up on your computer, select the one that you want to use to burn your disc. Number of copies : Specify the amount of discs you wish to create. Should you, for example, wish to burn your compilation three times onto disc, enter "3" here.
Click on this button if you wish to cancel the process. This brings you back to the start view and you can reselect an application process. Click this button to save your burn compilation to use again later on. Create an image using your compilation (not available when creating music CDs). Once you have set all your burn settings to meet your requirements, click this button. The burn session will now start. In this chapter Burning options Advanced burning options Advanced burn options for audio CDs.
Burning options Simulate burn: If you want to make sure that the burn will be successful, you can simulate burning. Simulation means that the burner behaves exactly as if it was burning without actually writing to your blank disc. This way you can test if the burn process will destroy your CD should it not be successful. Verify disc after burning: With this setting you can check that your medium has been burned correctly or if there are problems reading.
Advanced burning options There are some advanced settings which depend on the disc type chosen. Not all chosen objects are suitable or available for all disc modes. File filter: The file list can also be filtered, e.g. to exclude unwanted temporary files from the burning process. "Apply" switches on the filter. The applicable filter options are now displayed. "Configure..." lets you edit the filter options. Note : The ";" symbol allows multiple file types to be selected. Use the form "*.
disc. Burn files like in burning list (standard) : All files and folders will be burned onto CD/DVD as they are selected in the file browser. Subfolders remain unchanged. Folders at higher levels will not be burned. Burn files with complete folders : The files/folders are burned with their full path, i.e. all folders of higher levels are also created on the disc. Please note that differing source drives will not be treated differently.
Advanced burn options for audio CDs. If you wish to burn an audio CD, you can specify individual settings in the following areas: File filter: The file list can also be filtered, e.g. to exclude unwanted temporary files from the burning process. "Apply" switches on the filter. The applicable filter options are now displayed. "Configure..." lets you edit the filter options. Note : The ";" symbol allows multiple file types to be selected. Use the form "*.(file extension)".
too. An older file system will be burned. However, many limitations must be considered: No files larger than 4 GB can be burned, files may not be present in more than 8 folder levels, and the file names may not be longer than 64 characters/no special characters permitted. To make sure that the burning options are set properly, you should switch on this feature before each burn session.
Restoring system/partition backups from a boot CD/DVD Boot-capable drives are scanned by default when the computer is restarted. If a backup is found on a medium in the drive, then this medium and all backups contained on it will be displayed.
Operating the restore program Note : The mouse will not function in this program! To switch between source and destination, you can use the arrow keys on the keyboard; the "Tab" key can also be used. The up and down arrow keys can be used to move up and down in the source or destination. Under Source, select the respective backup which you would like to restore. Select the Destination, i.e. the respective hard drive and partition, where the backup should be restored.
Source (CD/DVD drive and storage media) All optical drives (CD and DVD drives/burners) that are installed will be displayed. The manufacturer, type of drive, and the product description will also be indicated. As soon as a drive recognizes a medium with a backup, this will display a star ("*") behind the drive letter. The brackets before the manufacturer's name contain the name of the medium that you entered during the burning session. [Search for backup on hard disk...
All drives which are currently connected to the computer are displayed under "Destination", plus all partitions that have been created on the hard drives. Drives are underlined, and the partitions associated with them are inserted directly under them in the list. The name of the partition is displayed in brackets (provided that a name has been assigned). Note : In case a sensible pre-selection can be made, a partition for restoring the backup will be suggested to you for the selected backup.
Backup information All available information about the selected backup is displayed here. This allows you to certify which backup you are currently working with. Target All drives which are currently connected to the computer are displayed under "Destination", plus all partitions that have been created on the hard drives. Drives are underlined, and the partitions associated with them are inserted directly under them in the list.
Target All drives which are currently connected to the computer are displayed under "Destination", plus all partitions that have been created on the hard drives. Drives are underlined, and the partitions associated with them are inserted directly under them in the list. The name of the partition is displayed in brackets (provided that a name has been assigned). Note : In case a sensible pre-selection can be made, a partition for restoring the backup will be suggested to you for the selected backup.
Additional features and settings In this chapter File filter Right click dialog MAGIX News Center Page 47
File filter With the help of the file filter you can search for only selected file types or exclude them, and you can also limit the search according to file size. Just click a check box in the desired filter and then enter the criteria (file type, exact size(s)). You can also include files according to their archiving information: Place a check if only those files should be included which were changed since the last backup.
Right click dialog If you have MAGIX Speed burnR installed, then you will find different MAGIX Speed burnR functions available to you when you open a file's context menu. If the case regards a folder or a file such as an image, song, or video, then you can... insert it directly into the list on the burning screen. Select "Burn with MAGIX Speed burnR". create a backup. Select "MAGIX Speed burnR... > Create backup with MAGIX Speed burnR...".
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Background information In this chapter What is a partition? What is a backup? What is an image? Media type Page 51
What is a partition? A hard drive's storage space can be divided up into several areas which can be used as separate, independent hard drives. These areas are called partitions. Every partition in Windows receives its own drive letter. Hard drives can only be partitioned retroactively if the respective hard drive (hardware) is reformatted, i.e.
What is a backup? Copying of files to a different file storage medium to secure these files is called backing up, or creating a backup. There are three different variants of data backups: Full backup: All marked files will be compressed and saved in one file. Incremental backup: Only files that have changed since the last backup will be compressed and saved. Differential backup: Only files that have changed or have been added since the last full backup will be compressed and saved.
What is an image? An image is a direct representation of a CD, DVD, hard drive or another storage medium. The difference from a copy or backup is that an image contains information about the structure of the original storage medium, and not just individual files. This enables 1:1 copies of complete storage media to be created. Some file extensions of images are: iso, img, nrg. Images can also be mounted as a virtual drive.
Media type The common characteristic of all optical storage media is the storage layer which reflects light in different amounts. Changes to this ability to reflect are used to store information. This will give you a short overview of the DVD and its successors.
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Quality The exceptional color quality, image definition, and contrast of the DVD format are all well known. A resolution of 720 x 576 (PAL) and coded using MPEG-2, 25 pictures per second produces very good results. The quantity of data is approx. 5 times as much as a VCD. DVD size DVDs look similar to CDs. The only visible difference is that double-sided DVDs have no label. Otherwise, both formats have the same dimensions.
Blu-Ray disc Alongside HD-DVD, the Blu-ray disc is viewed as the successor to DVDs and offers especially high storage capacity of up to 27 GB as a single-layer disc (double-layer up to 54 GB) with very few write errors. The term Blu-ray disc comes from the blue color of the laser. Because a color cannot be registered as a trademark, the letter "e" was removed from the word "blue".
HD-DVD The HD-DVD is intended for playback on HD-DVD players and cannot be played on normal DVD players. By default it is created in "1080i" (1920 x 1080 pixels) format. The amount of data is four-times that of normal DVD formats . Despite the HD-DVD format, blank DVDs, which have now been on the market for quite a while (and are therefore a much better value for money), can also be used. Like with a mini DVD, whereas the DVD data format is burned to CD, the HD-DVD format can be burned onto a normal DVD.