Manual Nero Linux
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Start Successfully About Nero Linux Working with the program About the manual 5 5 5 6 2 Installing Nero Linux 7 3 Main Screen 8 4 4.1 4.2 Compilation screen New Compilation Window Selection Screen 10 10 12 5 5.1 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 Data Disc Compiling Data CDs/DVDs Defining options Multisession Settings ISO Settings UDF Settings 15 15 17 17 18 19 6 6.1 6.1.1 6.2 6.3 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.
Table of contents 11.1 11.2 11.3 Copying methods Copy Disc Copy settings 36 36 37 12 Erase Rewritable Disc window 39 13 13.1 Configuration options Expert Features 41 42 14 14.1 14.1.1 14.1.2 14.1.3 14.1.4 14.2 14.2.1 14.2.2 14.2.
Start Successfully 1 Start Successfully 1.1 About Nero Linux The powerful burning software Nero Linux allows you to burn your data, music and videos to disc. Nero Linux gives you full, customized control of your burning projects. You can − among other things − define the file system, the length of the file name, and the character set; you can also change the disc label. Despite its wide range of features, Nero Linux has remained an easy-to-use burning program that creates discs in just a few steps.
Start Successfully 1.3 About the manual This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero Linux. It is processbased and explains how to achieve a specific objective on a step-by-step basis. To make best use of this documentation, please note the following conventions: Indicates warnings, preconditions or instructions that have to be precisely followed. Indicates additional information or advice. 1. Start … The number at the beginning of a line indicates a prompt for action.
Installing Nero Linux 2 Installing Nero Linux Nero Linux is packaged in the RPM and Debian format. These formats are used by the majority of Linux distributions. To install Nero Linux, proceed as follows: 1. Open a terminal. 2. Go to where your package is located. 3. Enter the following command to install the RPM package: 1. rpm -i nerolinux--.rpm 4. Enter the following command to install the Debian package: 1. dpkg -i nerolinux--.
Main Screen 3 Main Screen The main screen of Nero Linux is the starting point for all actions. It consists of a menu bar and a toolbar with buttons and a drop-down menu. Main window with menu and toolbar The following configuration options are available in the menu bar of the main screen: Menu File Menu Edit Menu View Menu Recorder Menu Tools Menu Window Menu Help Opens the File menu containing file functions such as opening, saving and closing that you are already familiar with.
Main Screen Saves the active compilation. Cuts selected elements in the compilation (selection). Copies selected elements of the compilation (selection). Pastes a selection that was cut or copied beforehand. Starts the burn process by opening the Burn Compilation window containing the Burn tab. Starts the copy process by opening the New Compilation window containing the Burn tab. Displays information on the disc inserted, such as contents (if any) and capacity for instance. Opens the selected drive.
Compilation screen 4 Compilation screen 4.1 New Compilation Window In the New Compilation window select the disc type and configure the options for the disc format on the tabs. The window basically looks the same for all disc types. The only difference is the tabs that are available. When you launch Nero Linux, the New Compilation window opens automatically. If the window is not open, click on the New button. The window consists of a drop-down menu, a selection list, various tabs, and four buttons.
Compilation screen Entry Creates a CD that uses the specifications of a DVD. The miniDVD has the same technical options and qualities as a DVD. It can easily be played on a PC, whereas there is no guarantee that it can be played in all DVD players. You can use Nero Linux to burn a miniDVD if the DVD video title, i.e. a complete DVD folder structure, is already available. miniDVD Entry Creates a bootable CD.
Compilation screen Tab Contains options for configuring the ISO file system. ISO Tab Contains options for configuring the UDF file system. UDF Tab Defines the label of the CD. Title Tab Date Allows you to define the date of the compilation and of the associated files. You can also specify a validity period for the disc. (You can access the data regardless of the validity period specified) Tab Defines whether and which files are stored in the buffer memory.
Compilation screen Selection Screen The Compilation Area is named after the relevant compilation. Files and folders are compiled here for burning. In the browser area (Browser), you can find the elements that you want to burn. The File Browser is similar to other file browsers and provides a toolbar and address bar with typical functionality. The bottom margin of the screen contains a capacity scale in MB for data discs or minutes (min) for Audio CDs.
Compilation screen Red capacity bar (from the red mark on the scale) The data will not fit on the disc. (unless you have inserted an oversize disc.) The yellow and red marks are set by default for discs that are commercially available. The disc type you have selected will determine the exact scale value. Capacity of the CD recordable disc For example, blank CDs are available with a capacity of 650 MB or 700 MB. Therefore the yellow mark is set for CDs at 650 MB and the red at 700 MB.
Data Disc 5 Data Disc 5.1 Compiling Data CDs/DVDs Using Nero Linux 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. The procedure for both compilation methods is identical.
Data Disc 2. Choose the desired compilation type for a data disc from the selection list (CD/DVD-ROM (ISO), CD/DVD-ROM (UDF), or CD/DVD-ROM (UDF/ISO). The tabs with the configuration options that are valid for this compilation type are displayed. 3. Click the New button. The New Compilation window is closed and the selection screen is opened. Compilation screen 4. Select the files/folders that you want to burn from the browser area. 5.
Data Disc See also: Burn Compilation 31 5.2 Defining options 5.2.1 Multisession Settings The Multisession tab provides the option to create multisession discs for data discs. Multisession discs can be burned in multiple sessions until you have reached the maximum disc capacity. A session is a self-contained data area that is burned using a single process, and consists of a lead-in (with the table of contents), one or more tracks, and a lead-out. Discs without the multisession option, e.g.
Data Disc 5.2.2 ISO Settings The ISO tab provides options for configuring the ISO file system. ISO 9660 is a system-independent standard. It can be read on all operating systems. The following features apply: Permits eight characters (Level 1) or 31 characters (Level 2) for the file name. Permits eight characters for the folder name. Restricts the maximum directory depth to eight levels (including root folder). The characters A-Z, 0-9 and the underscore (_) are permitted.
Data Disc Drop-down menu Add Rock Ridge extension Adds a Rock Ridge extension on Unix systems to add POSIX rights to the items. 5.2.3 UDF Settings The UDF tab provides options for configuring the UDF file system. The UDF standard was developed by Osta (Optical Storage Technology Association) in response to the requirements of DVDs. The standard works on all platforms.
Audio CD and Audio Files 6 Audio CD and Audio Files 6.1 Compiling Audio CDs Using Nero Linux 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 (e.g. MP4, MP3 or WMA) are automatically converted into Audio CD format before being burned. Please not that some CD players cannot play CD-RWs. Use CD-R discs to burn Audio CDs. To create an Audio CD, proceed as follows: 1.
Audio CD and Audio Files 6.1.1 Audio CD Settings The Audio CD tab provides options for setting the Audio CD. The following configuration options are available on the Audio CD tab in the General area: Check box Normalize all audio files Check box No pause between tracks Enables a filter that brings the volume of the audio files to be burned into line with one another. This is particularly recommended if the audio files originate from different sources.
Audio CD and Audio Files Compiling Audio CDs 20 6.3 Save Tracks Window In the Save Tracks window you can define the settings for the audio files that are to be stored on the hard drive. You can open the window by clicking on the Extras > Save Tracks menu. Save Tracks - Source The following setting options are available: Tab Specifies settings for the source of the audio data. Source Tab Sets output files configuration options. Output Button Starts the save process.
Audio CD and Audio Files 6.3.1 Source tab The Source tab displays the audio files on the Audio CD. The functions of the control buttons correspond to the familiar control buttons on CD players. The following setting options are available: Drive drop-down menu Selects the drive in which the Audio CD is inserted. Area Displays the audio files on the Audio CD. Title Area Displays the properties of the selected audio track. Properties Button Internet DB Sends a query to the Internet database www.freedb.
Audio CD and Audio Files 6.3.2 Output You can define the properties of the audio files to be created on the Output tab. Save tracks - Output The following setting options are available: Input window Selects the storage location for the output file. Output directory Button Opens a browser window where you can select a storage location. Browse Selection list Mode for creating file name Button Settings Selects the method to be used for creating the name of the output file.
Audio CD and Audio Files Selection list Selects the output audio format for the selected audio file. File format Button Settings 6.4 Opens a window where you can define options such as bit rate and frequency for the output audio file. Encode Files Window In the Encode Files window, the audio files that are to be encoded are selected and the properties for the output defined. You can open the window via the Extras > Encode Files menu. The window consists of a selection area and the Properties area.
Audio CD and Audio Files Button Removes the selected file. Delete Button Removes all files from the list of Files to be encoded. Remove All Button Resets the status of the selected file to to do. Reset Status Button Starts the encode process. Start Button Closes the window. Close The following configuration options are available in the Properties area: Output file dropdown menu Selects the output audio format for the selected audio file.
Video and Slide Show 7 Video and Slide Show 7.1 Compiling DVD-Videos or miniDVDs Using Nero Linux 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. The miniDVD is burned to CD. It uses the specification of a DVD and therefore has the same technical options and qualities as a DVD. However, playback is not guaranteed on all DVD players. You can use Nero Linux to burn a DVD Video and miniDVD if the DVD video title, i.e.
Bootable Disc 8 Bootable Disc Using Nero Linux you can create a bootable disc with which the computer can be started without having to access the hard drive. For this reason a bootable disc is often used as an "emergency disc" to start the computer if it is not possible to access the hard drive. Bootable discs are created in accordance with the "El Torito" standard, an extension to the ISO-9660 standard, which defines the structure of data discs. The disc contains a boot image and an ISO part.
Bootable Disc 8.3 Creating and Burning a Bootable Disc To create a bootable disc, proceed as follows: 1. Click the New button in the main Nero Linux screen. The New Compilation window is opened. 2. If you want to create a bootable CD, select the entry CD from the combo box and the entry CD-ROM (Boot) from the selection list. If you want to create a bootable DVD, select the entry DVD from the combo box and the entry DVD-ROM (Boot) from the selection list.
Load image file 9 Load image file You can use Nero Linux to burn a disc from a disk image that you have previously saved on the hard drive. To load a saved image file, proceed as follows: 1. Select a recorder from the drop-down menu. 2. Click the button in the main screen. The Open window is opened. 3. Select the desired image file and click the Open button. The Burn Compilation window is opened. 4. Set the desired options. You have successfully loaded the image file and can now burn it.
Burn Compilation 10 Burn Compilation 10.1 Choosing a Recorder If you have installed multiple recorders, select a suitable recorder. Proceed as follows: 1. Click the icon. The Choose recorder window appears. 2. Select the desired recorder. 3. If you would like to burn to a blank DVD, you can define the Book Type settings on some recorders. 1. Click the Options button. 2. Select the required option from the Book Type Settings drop-down menu.
Burn Compilation 10.2 Burn Compilation Window In the Burn Compilation window you can set or check the required burn options and then start the actual burn process. The window consists of a drop-down menu, a selection list, various tabs, and buttons. Burn Compilation The selected disc format is displayed in the list box. If multiple disc types are available for this disc format, and if you have installed a suitable burner, you can select another disc type from the combo box.
Burn Compilation Button Accepts all changes and closes the window. OK This button is only available if the Burn box is unchecked. Button Closes the Burn Compilation window. Cancel 10.3 Settings for Burning The Burn tab on the Burn Compilation window provides options for the burn process. The following check boxes are available in the Action area Check box Determines how quickly the compiled files can be accessed. Determine maximum speed Check box Simulation Simulates burning.
Burn Compilation Check box Verify written data Checks the data written to the disc after the burn process. You can use this option particularly when burning backups to ensure that all data has been written correctly. This check box is only available if the selected recorder is not the Nero Image Recorder. The speed test and simulation are not required for recorders that have a function for protecting against buffer underruns. 10.
Burn Compilation Using Nero Linux you can create image files for disc types that the installed recorder cannot burn. You can enable this function via the File > Options > Expert Features menu, Enable all supported recorder formats for image recorder check box. The drop-down menu in the Compilation window then makes available all supported disc types. 3. Select the files that you want to burn. 4. If you have installed multiple recorders, select Nero Image Recorder from the drop-down menu. 5.
Copying CDs/DVDs 11 Copying CDs/DVDs 11.1 Copying methods Nero Linux 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. 11.
Copying CDs/DVDs 8. Select the relevant storage location in the Save to directory tree and click the Save button. The copy and/or save process starts. You can follow the process status in the status bar. If you are using a single drive for copying, you will be prompted to remove the source disc and to insert a suitable blank disc after the image file has been written. 9. Click the Next button. You have successfully copied a disc. 11.
Copying CDs/DVDs Using Nero Linux you can create image files for disc types that the installed recorder cannot burn. You can enable this function via the File > Options > Expert Features menu, Enable all supported recorder formats for image recorder check box. The drop-down menu in the Compilation window then makes available all supported disc types.
Erase Rewritable Disc window 12 Erase Rewritable Disc window Nero Linux 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 method. Two options are available: Select the erase method to be used The Quick-erase rewritable disc method does not physically erase the disc fully, but only the references to the contents. The disc will appear to be empty even though the data is still physically available. Erasing a disc using this method takes between one and two minutes. The Full-erase rewritable disc method physically erases all data from the disc.
Configuration options 13 Configuration options You can define options for working with Nero Linux in the Options window. Options Window The following tabs are available: Compilation Contains options for the compilation and the selection screen. Cache Contains options for the cache. Font Contains selection options for the font. Sounds Contains selection options for sounds in connection with burn tasks. Audio Displays the directory for the audio plug-ins.
Configuration options System Settings Allows the system settings to be checked when the program is started. File Browser Contains options for configuring the file browser. Misc. Contains options for configuring compilations, burning, the database, the user interface as well as advanced settings. 13.
Technical Information 14 Technical Information 14.1 System requirements 14.1.1 General System Requirements To install Nero Linux you need administrator rights.
Technical Information 14.1.3 Advanced system requirements Under Linux, all the devices are associated with specific files called device files. All device files that are available on your machine are located inside the /dev directory. Depending on the version of the Linux kernel you are using, your recorder device file name may differ, due to the low-level driver it is using. In this chapter you will find explanations on how to find your device file names and how to set access on them.
Technical Information CONFIG_SCSI (SCSI support) CONFIG_BLK_DEV_SR (SCSI CD-ROM support : provides /dev/scdX) CONFIG_CHR_DEV_SG (SCSI generic support : provides /dev/sgX) For more information about how to configure your kernel for recording CD or DVD, you can refer to the generic Linux HOWTOs, for example see CD-Writing HOWTO: http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/otherformats/html_single/CD-Writing-HOWTO.html CDROM-Writing HOWTO: http://www.ibiblio.
Technical Information Before you configure a device, make sure that you have configured your kernel with the following options: CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDESCSI (SCSI emulation support) CONFIG_SCSI (SCSI support) CONFIG_BLK_DEV_SG (SCSI generic support) Configuring a device, so that it will use the ide-scsi driver, is done by providing a specific argument hdx=ide-scsi to the kernel command line.
Technical Information To setup correct permissions on your device files, proceed as follows: 1. Open a terminal. 2. Type the following command (where X is the letter corresponding to the IDE device): 1. chmod o+r+w /dev/sg* 2. chmod o+r+w /dev/hdX 3. You can run the last command more that once if you have multiple IDE devices. Users are given read and write permission on all your SCSI generic devices (CD-ROM for example) and your IDE disc devices.
Technical Information This setting is not permanent. If you want to enable DMA at boot time, you can add the command above in one of your startup scripts. As these scripts are distribution dependant, please refer to your distribution documentation to find out how to do this. Please note that most of the distributions have some graphical frontends to configure this. 14.1.4 Supported Distributions Nero Linux supports the following distributions: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 SuSE Linux 10.
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Glossary 15 Glossary Blu-ray Blu-ray technology refers to burning on special data carriers. In comparison to DVD's, which use a red laser in order to read and write data, Blu-ray discs are written with a blue laser. The shorter wavelength (405 nm) of this blue laser makes it possible to position the laser with greater accuracy. Data can be written in a more compact manner and takes up less space on the disc. A Blu-ray disc can store up to 25 GB on a single layer disc and up to 50 GB on a dual layer disc.
Glossary MPEG-1 The Moving Picture Experts Group defined this industry standard for video and audio codecs. MPEG-1 is part of the MPEG compression family and has the highest compression rate. MPEG-1 is the format for video CDs. MPEG-2 The Moving Picture Experts Group defined this industry standard for video and audio codecs. There is little difference between MPEG-1 and MPEG-2: MPEG-2 is a broadcast standard and better for televisions that are interlaced. MPEG-2 is used as a video format for DVDs.
Index 16 Index Device file.............................................. 44 devices A Audio Creating an audio CD ...................................... 20 Audio CD............................................... 10 Configuration options....................................... 21 convert............................................................. 22 Save to Computer............................................ 22 Audio file Edit ....................................................................
Index Manual, conventions ............................... 6 Method of working Basic.................................................................. 5 Basic Steps........................................................ 5 miniDVD ................................................ 27 Mixed Mode CD .................................... 10 Mixed mode CDs................................... 21 Multisession Disc .................................. 17 Continue .........................................................
Contact 17 Contact Nero Linux is a Nero AG product. Nero AG Im Stoeckmaedle 13-15 Internet: www.nero.com 76307 Karlsbad Help: http://support.nero.com Germany Fax: +49 724 892 8499 330 N Brand Blvd Suite 800 Internet: www.nero.com Glendale, CA 91203-2335 Help: http://support.nero.com USA Fax: (818) 956 7094 E-mail: US-CustomerSupport@nero.com Rover Center-kita 8F-B, 1-2-2 Nakagawa-chuou Tsuzuki-ku Internet: www.nero.com Yokohama, Kanagawa Help: http://support.nero.com Nero Inc.
