Manual Nero Linux Express
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Start Successfully About Nero Linux Express Enter Serial Number About the Manual Versions of Nero Linux Express Working With the Application 5 5 5 5 6 6 2 2.1 Start Screen Extended Area (Start Screen) 8 8 3 Compiling Data Disc 10 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 Music Compiling Audio CDs Copy Audio CDs to Hard Drive Encoding Options 11 11 12 14 5 Compiling DVD-Videos 16 6 Loading a Disc Image or Saved Project 18 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.3.1 7.
Table of Contents 13 Glossary 35 14 Index 37 15 Contact 38 Nero Linux Express IV
Start Successfully 1 Start Successfully 1.1 About Nero Linux Express Nero Linux Express provides all the performance and efficiency of Nero Linux with a simplified user interface. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, Nero Linux 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.
Start Successfully 1.4 (see…) Indicates references to other chapters. They are executed as links and are shown in red and underlined. […] Indicates keyboard shortcuts for entering commands. Versions of Nero Linux Express Nero Linux Express is available in versions with different features. In addition to the full Nero Linux Express version, there are other versions with restricted features.
Start Successfully Burning a compilation Burning marks the end of the procedure. To burn, set the burn parameters and click the Burn button. Depending on the type of the task you are working on and the recorder connected to the system, a number of different entries are available for selection. Options after burning After burning is complete, you can decide what to do next: select the option to continue working with Nero Linux Express or exit the program.
Start Screen 2 Start Screen The main screen in Nero Linux 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. Click the button in the left margin of the window to display an extended area with addi- tional options and features. The following compilation methods are available: Data Allows you to compile and burn all types of files and folders.
Start Screen The following menu icons are available: Options Opens the Options window in which you can customize Nero Linux Express to suit your requirements. Copy Audio CD Tracks Opens the Save Track window in which you can copy audio files from Audio CD to the hard drive. Erase Disc Opens the Erase Rewritable Disc window in which you can erase data from a rewritable CD/DVD. Disc Info Opens the Disc Info window in which you can display information about the inserted CD/DVD.
Compiling Data Disc 3 Compiling Data Disc With Nero Linux Express you can compile and burn all types of files and folders. If a DVD recorder is installed on your computer, you can burn both data CDs and data DVDs. If you have a CD recorder, you can only burn data CDs and the option for burning a DVD is already grayed out in the start screen. Creating and burning a Blu-ray Disc is only available in the full version. You can always upgrade your Essentials version at www.nero.
Music 4 Music 4.1 Compiling 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 Linux Express you can create an Audio CD that contains music files. It can be played using 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.
Music 3. Click the Add button. The Add files and folders window is opened. 4. Select the audio files that you want to add to the compilation and click the Add button. 5. Repeat the previous step for all audio files that you want to add. 6. Click the Close button. The audio files are added to the compilation and displayed in the compilation screen. 7. Customize the properties of the audio files to suit your requirements. 8. Click the Next button.
Music Save tracks 2. If you want the metadata to be filled out automatically, click the Internet DB button. The disc is analyzed and the required information is sent to freedb. If a matching entry is found then that metadata will be used and displayed. 3. If necessary, edit the metadata (title, artist, album title, year, genre). 4. Click the Output tab. The Output tab is opened. 5. Select the target file's audio format in the File Format drop-down menu 6.
Music 9. Click the Close button. The Save Tracks window is closed. You have saved your audio files. 4.3 Encoding Options Nero Linux Express can encode audio files in different formats. 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. Set options in the respective window that you can open via the Settings button.
Music Drop-down menu Variable Bit Rate Selects variable bit rate, i.e. the data flow per unit of time - and thus the quantity of the saved data - adapts to the dynamics of the audio file. The bit rate, for example, can be lowered at quieter points in the track. Select your desired quality level in the drop-down menu. Not available for WAV Encoder. Drop-down menu Bits Specifies the scan accuracy and thus determines the quality of the individual scanner. The higher the bit sign, the more accurate.
Compiling DVD-Videos 5 Compiling DVD-Videos 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. With Nero Linux Express you can burn DVDs made up of DVD-Video files from your hard drive. You can show your burned DVDs on almost all DVD players. You can use Nero Linux Express to burn a DVD if the DVD video title, i.e. a complete DVD folder structure, is already available.
Compiling DVD-Videos 5. Repeat the two previous steps for all DVD-Video files that you want to add to the compilation. 6. Click the Close button. The DVD-Video files are added to the compilation and are displayed in the 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. 7. Click the Next button.
Loading a Disc Image or Saved Project 6 Loading a Disc Image or Saved Project With Nero Linux 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 Linux Express start screen. The copy and disc image options are displayed. 2. Click the Disc Image or Saved Project option.
Burn Compilation 7 Burn Compilation 7.1 Choice of Burner 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. Creating and burning a Blu-ray Disc 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.
Burn Compilation 6. 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. As soon as the burn process has finished, a window is opened and displays a message about the result of the burn process. 7. Click the OK button. 8. If you would like to save a log of the burn process, click the Save button. 9. Click the Next button.
Burn Compilation Input field Defines the name of the disc. Disc name Input field Defines the title of the Audio CD if CD Text is supported. Title (CD TEXT) Input field Defines the artist on the Audio CD. Artist (CD TEXT) Input field Number of copies Check box Verify data on disc after burning Check box Allow files to be added later (multisession disc) Defines the number of copies you require. Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder. Compares the burned data to the original data.
Burn Compilation Check box Determine maximum speed 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. Not available when saving with Nero Image Recorder. Check box Simulation Check box Write 7.4 Performs all steps in the burn process without using the laser beam.
Burn Compilation 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 Linux Express.
Copying a Disc 8 Copying a Disc 8.1 Methods of Copying Nero Linux 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. 8.1.1 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.
Copying a Disc 8.2 Copying a Disc The Image Recorder 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. Creating and burning a Blu-ray Disc 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.
Copying a Disc 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: 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.
Copying a Disc 8.3 Copy Settings Source and Destination screen The following configuration options are available in the Source and destination screen: Selection list Source drive Selection list Destination drive Button Options Check box Quick Copy Selection list Defines the drive from which the source information is read. Insert the CD or DVD that you want to copy into the drive. Creates the destination drive. Insert a blank disc into this drive. Opens the Recorder Information window.
Copying a Disc Check box Verify data on disc after burning Button Image file Verifies whether the burned data is identical to the original data. Not available for Nero Image Recorder. 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.
Erase Rewritable Disc Window 9 Erase Rewritable Disc Window Nero Linux 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 zeroes.
Erase Rewritable Disc Window Selection list Defines the erase speed. Erase speed Button Starts the erase process. Erase Button Cancels the action and closes the window.
Final Screen 10 Final Screen Once you have successfully concluded the burn or save process with Nero Linux 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 Linux Express or you can click the button to exit the program. The following setting options are available: Entry Burn the same project again Entry New project Entry Save project Returns to the Final Burn Settings screen.
Configuration Options 11 Configuration Options You can define options for working with Nero Linux 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. Cache Contains options for the cache.
Configuration Options Audio CD Database Provides the option to use the Internet database. Ultrabuffer Defines the size of the RAM buffer. System Configuration Allows the system settings to be checked when the program is started. Misc. Contains options for configuring compilations, burning, the database, the user interface, as well as advanced settings. 11.
Technical Information 12 Technical Information 12.1 System Requirements Nero Linux Express is installed together with Nero Linux. Its system requirements are the same. You can find more detailed information on the system requirements in the Nero Linux manual. 12.2 Formats Supported 12.2.1 Disc Formats Audio CD miniDVD DVD-Video Nero Image (NRG) CUE-Image ISO-Image 12.2.2 Disc Types CD DVD Blu-ray - burning only The actual entries that are available and the actual disc types (e.g.
Glossary 13 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. 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.
Glossary 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.
Index 14 Index Load image file................................................. 18 A Audio CD Image Recorder .................................... 19 Copy tip ........................................................... 24 Creating ........................................................... 11 Identify with freedb .......................................... 12 Ripping ............................................................ 12 B Burning Burn settings...................................................
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