Manual Nero Recode
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Table of contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Start Successfully About the Manual About Nero Recode Versions of Nero Recode Working With Nero Recode 5 5 5 5 6 2 Starting the Program 8 3 Start Screen 9 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 4.
10.5 10.6 Performance Options Disc Options 67 67 11 11.
Start Successfully 1 Start Successfully 1.1 About the Manual This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero Recode. It is process-based 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 Successfully 1.3 Versions of Nero Recode Nero Recode is available as part of Nero 11, Nero 11 Platinum, and Nero Video Platinum. Nero Recode is available in different versions with a varying feature range. Depending on the Nero product you purchased, your version of Nero Recode may be limited and may not include the full feature range. For example, a watermark may appear in the encoded videos in Nero Recode Essentials.
Start Successfully 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.
Starting the Program 2 Starting the Program To start Nero Recode, proceed as follows: 1. Select Start (the start icon) > (All) Programs > Nero > Nero 11 > Nero Recode. The Nero Recode window is opened. Additionally, Nero Recode can be started from the Welcome Application. You have started Nero Recode. At first startup and if not disabled, a getting started screen is displayed.
Start Screen 3 Start Screen The main screen of Nero Recode is your starting point, giving you an overview about all running and scheduled jobs. Nero Recode provides a source-based approach for starting you choose your content to be converted and continue. Furthermore, you can use the Dragand-drop area to start without clicking any button. The main screen is divided into two areas: the job start area and the job overview area.
Start Screen Area Convert media files Area Your Jobs Displays source locations for files which you want to convert. Displays all jobs. The following options are available in the Recode discs area: Import DVD Opens a window where you can choose the DVD to be shrinked, copied or recoded. You can choose a folder (VIDEO_TS) on your hard drive or a drive with an inserted DVD.
Start Screen Link Edit Link Edits the selected job. The settings screen is displayed in order to change any target or encoding setting. Only available for a job with the status New. Deletes the job. Delete Progress bar Link Only available for a job with the status New. Displays the progress for the encoding. Only available for a job with the status Encoding. Pauses the job. Pause Link Only available for a job with the status Encoding. Plays the encoded file in an external media player.
Recoding DVD-Video 4 Recoding DVD-Video 4.1 Recoding a DVD-Video to DVD-Video You can use Nero Recode to copy the main movie of a DVD-Video to a DVD without additional extras or to copy the entire disc including the menu. You always can remove undesired subtitles or audio tracks. You also have the option of adjusting the quality of the DVD-Video in such a way that the data can be burned to a conventional recordable disc with perfect video quality.
Recoding DVD-Video Importing When the import process has finished, the Recode DVD screen is displayed.
Recoding DVD-Video 4. Select the DVD player entry in the Device drop-down menu. 5. Select the DVD entry in the Profile drop-down menu. 6. If you want to change the recoding options: 1. Click the Edit Profile button. The Edit Profile window is opened. Edit Profile window 2. Change the settings according to your preferences (see Edit Profile Window→ 51). 3. To save the changes into a new profile, click the Save As button.
Recoding DVD-Video 7. If you want to define the target: 1. Select either Burn to disc, Save to hard disk, or Create ISO from the Target dropdown menu (see Device, Profile and Target Settings→ 26). If you selected Burn to disc, an additional area is displayed at the right side of the Target drop-down menu. Recode DVD screen - Burn to disc 2. Select your desired burn options here, like disc burner and write speed. 8. If you want to adjust the quality: 1.
Recoding DVD-Video Recode DVD screen - Advanced quality settings 4. Move the slider to the desired quality. 9. If you want to change the ripping mode: 1. Select one of the option buttons: Entire disc, Main movie or Custom (see Mode Settings→ 32). Entire disc: Rips the disc completely with all its content. You can exclude audio and subtitles. Main movie: Rips only the main movie. You can exclude audio and subtitles. Custom: Rips the content of the DVD-Video that you define using the Change button.
Recoding DVD-Video Mode screen 3. Disable or enable items as desired. In order to adjust the quality of a desired video title individually, you can move the slider in the Quality column. The quality of the remaining DVD content is lowered proportionally to the quality improvement of an individual piece of content. The sliders in the Quality column are enabled only when the Quality > Custom entry is selected. 4. Select the check boxes for the audio tracks that you want to copy in the Audio area.
Recoding DVD-Video Playback screen 11. Click the Done button. The Recode DVD screen is displayed. 12. Click the OK button. The Home screen is displayed and the created job is added to the job list in the Your Jobs area. Home screen with jobs You have created a job to recode a DVD-Video to DVD-Video. You can now start the job anytime by clicking the Start encoding button.
Recoding DVD-Video 4.2 Recoding a DVD-Video to Video File With Nero Recode you can recode a DVD-Video to a video file. In the process, the main movie is recoded. You can use Nero Recode to adjust the quality of the main movie of the DVD-Video to ensure video files with perfect video quality that fits your needs. Predefinied profiles are available for different target devices (e.g. iPhone or your computer) and different formats (e.g. iPhone 3G or iPhone 4 for iPhone and MPEG-4 or MKV for your computer).
Recoding DVD-Video Importing When the import process is finished, the Recode DVD screen is displayed. Recode DVD screen 4. Select a fitting device in the Device drop-down menu, for example Computer (Video files).
Recoding DVD-Video 5. Select a profile for the device in the Profile drop-down menu, for example MPEG-4. 6. If you want to change the recoding options: 1. Click the Edit Profile button. The Edit Profile window is opened. Edit Profile window 2. Change the settings according to your preferences (see Edit Profile Window→ 51). 3. To save the changes into a new profile, click the Save As button.
Recoding DVD-Video If you select Custom, you can manually set the quality: 2. Click the Advanced quality settings link. The expanded area is opened, displaying quality options. Recode DVD screen - Advanced quality settings 3. Select a bit rate mode in the Bit rate mode drop-down menu. 4. Enter a bit rate in the Bit rate input field or move the slider to the desired quality. 9. If you want to exclude audio or subtitles from the ripping process: 1. Click the Change button in the Mode area.
Recoding DVD-Video Mode screen for recoding DVD-Video to video file 2. Select the check boxes for the audio tracks that you want to copy in the Audio area. Accordingly, clear the check boxes for the audio tracks that you do not want to copy. 3. Select the check boxes for the subtitle tracks that you want to copy in the Subtitle area. Accordingly, clear the check boxes for the subtitle tracks that you do not want to copy. 4. Click the Done button. The Recode DVD screen is displayed. 10.
Recoding DVD-Video Playback screen 11. Click the Done button. The Recode DVD screen is displayed. 12. Click the OK button. The Home screen is displayed and the created job is added to the job list in the Your Jobs area. Home screen with jobs You have created a job to recode a DVD-Video to a video file. You can now start the job anytime by clicking the Start encoding button.
Recoding DVD-Video 4.3 Recoding a DVD-Video to Audio File With Nero Recode you can recode a DVD-Video to an audio file. In the process, the main movie is recoded. You can use Nero Recode to adjust and modify the settings to ensure audio files with perfect audio quality that fit your needs. The process for recoding a DVD-Video to an audio file is nearly the same as for recoding a DVD-Video to a video file (see Recoding DVD-Video to video file→ 19).
Recoding DVD-Video Recode DVD screen The following buttons are available in the lower bar on the right: OK Displays the start screen adding the newly created job to the job list. Start the job there by clicking the Start encoding button. Cancel Cancels the job creation process. You can either discard the data or save them for further processing. 4.4.
Recoding DVD-Video The following option refers to the Device: Drop-down menu Device Check box Audio only Selects the device on which you want to play the output. Several devices are available like your computer, DVD player or Xbox. The selected device defines the list of possible profiles and possible targets. Saves the audio part as an audio file. By selecting this check box, the Profile drop-down menu shows only audio profiles.
Recoding DVD-Video Image file An image refers to a single file on the hard drive that contains the image of a complete disc. Creating an image file is especially useful when you do not have an available recorder or a blank disc. Later on you can use an application like Nero Express to burn the image to disc. Further information can be found in the Nero Express manual.
Recoding DVD-Video 4.4.2 Quality Settings The following setting options refer to the Quality: Recodes the content of the imported disc automatically in such a way that the output size fits the target size that you select or enter here. This is done by reducing or increasing the quality of the video (video bit rate) automatically. If the selected target size is the same size as the source, a 1:1 copy is made.
Recoding DVD-Video If you select the quality option Custom, you can manually set the quality in the Advanced quality settings area. Recode DVD screen, Device: DVD player, Quality: Custom > Advanced quality settings The following setting options are available in the Advanced quality settings expandable area when recoding DVD to DVD: Quality slider Defines and displays the output quality in percent of the original video. A default percentage is preselected providing you good quality.
Recoding DVD-Video Recode DVD screen, Device: Video files, Quality: Custom > Advanced quality settings The following setting options are available in the Advanced quality settings expandable area when recoding DVD to file: Defines what kind of bit rate Nero Recode is using. Constant bit rate (CBR): Specifies a constant bit rate, i.e., the data flow per unit of time and thus the quantity of the saved data is the same over the entire media file.
Recoding DVD-Video Displays the bit rate of the output in Kbps. The bit rate is the quantity Input field Bit rate of data transmitted within a time unit. The value is determined by the output settings you have selected and is updated in real-time to any made change. Displays the calculated quality factor. Info Quality factor The quality factor is a unique quality encoding indicator used in Nero Recode.
Recoding DVD-Video 4.4.3 Mode Settings In the Mode area you can select which content of the DVD-Video should be converted. In general, three modes are available but depending on the selected profile, some may be greyed out. On the right side of the mode options, a summary is listed with some information about languages, and subtitles. The following setting options are available: Option button Entire disc Option button Main movie Option button Custom Rips the disc completely with all its content.
Recoding DVD-Video 4.4.4 Source Information Recode DVD screen – Source area The following options are available in the Source area: Preview image Displays a preview image of the main movie. You can open the internal video player by clicking on the preview image. Button on preview image Opens the internal video player displaying the main movie. If several main movies were detected on the DVD by Nero Recode you can select and watch another main movie in the player.
Recoding DVD-Video 4.5 Mode Screen In the Mode screen you can change the settings and what content of the DVD-Video should be ripped. Which parts are offered to be excluded from the ripping process depends on the Mode you had chosen in the previous screen: Entire disc mode: The entire disc is going to be recoded. You can exclude audio and subtitles from the recoding process. Main movie mode: The main movie or main movies are going to be recoded.
Recoding DVD-Video The following options are available on the left: Header bar Displays the video title, the quality, the estimated output size in MB and the quality mode. The estimated output size is adjusted automatically in real time if you change the quality or exclude items. Shows the content to be recoded. This depends on the Mode you had chosen: For Entire disc: Displays the name of the DVD-Video. Recode content area For Main movie: Displays the name of the main movie.
Recoding DVD-Video The following options are available on the right: Playback area Check boxes Audio Plays back the selected video part. Lists all audio tracks available for the selected DVD-Video item. If you have selected a group of items, the audio tracks are the summary of all audio tracks in this group. The check box in front of an audio track allows you to deselect that track for the selected DVD-Video item. This frees up space to improve the quality of the video.
Encoding Video Files 5 Encoding Video Files 5.1 Encoding a Video File With Nero Recode you can encode a video file to a video file. To encode a video file, proceed as follows: 1. Provide the source video file: 1. To import a video file from your hard drive using the browser window, click the Import local video files link. 2. To import a video file from your hard drive using Nero MediaBrowser, click the Import from Nero MediaBrowser link. Nero MediaBrowser 3.
Encoding Video Files The Convert media files screen is displayed. The video file is imported. During the import process you have the option to cancel the process. You can track the import process with the progress bar in the Titles bar. Importing When importing is finished, a preview of the video file and source information are displayed in the Titles area. You can add more video files using the Add file button or the Drag and drop area. 2.
Encoding Video Files Edit Profile window 2. Change the settings according to your preferences (see Edit Profile Window→ 51). 3. To save the changes into a new profile, click the Save As button. Note that if you click the OK button, the changes will only be used for this job, as predefined profiles will not be changed permanently. 4. Click the OK button. The window is closed and the changed profile is passed on to the Recode DVD screen. 5.
Encoding Video Files Convert video files screen - Individual output settings 3. Select a bit rate mode in the Bit rate mode drop-down menu. 4. Enter a bit rate in the Bit rate input field or move the slider to the desired quality. 7. If you want to preview the playback, click on the thumbnail view in the Source area. The playback screen is displayed and the playback preview is started (see Playback Screen→ 49).
Encoding Video Files Playback screen 8. Click the Done button. The Recode DVD screen is displayed. 9. Click the OK button. The Home screen is displayed and the created job is added to the job list in the Your Jobs area. Home screen with jobs You have created a job to encode a video file to another video format. You can now start the job anytime by clicking the Start encoding button.
Encoding Video Files 5.2 Encoding a Video File to Audio File With Nero Recode you can encode a video file to an audio file. In the process, the main movie is encoded. You can use Nero Recode to adjust and modify the settings to ensure audio files with perfect audio quality that fit your needs. The process for encoding a video file to an audio file is nearly the same as for encoding a video file to another video file format (see Encoding video file to video file→ 38).
Encoding Video Files 5.3 Convert Video Files Screen In the Convert video files screen you define the output. This is basically done by choosing a Device and a Profile. A profile contains encoding settings that are optimized for a specific output format on the chosen specific device. You can also play back the video file, change the encoding settings, and specify the target path. You can convert several videos at once.
Encoding Video Files 5.3.1 Output Settings The following options are available in the Global output settings area: Information display Estimated output size Calculates the estimated output size in MB. The size is updated in real-time if you do any changes. The following option refers to the Device: Drop-down menu Device Check box Audio only Selects the device where you want to play back the output. Several devices are available like your computer, DVD player, or Xbox.
Encoding Video Files The following options refer to the Quality: Encodes the video automatically in such a way that the output size fits the target size that you select or enter here. Drop-down menu entry / Field Fit to target This is done by reducing or increasing the quality of the video (video bit rate) automatically. If the selected target size is the same size as the source, a 1:1 copy is made.
Encoding Video Files 5.3.2 Titles Settings The following options are available in the Titles area: Information display Total Preview image Displays the amount of video files to be converted, the duration and the source size in MB. The size is updated in real-time if you do any changes. Displays a preview image of the video. Button on preview image Opens the internal video player displaying the video. Button Removes the added video title from the screen.
Encoding Video Files Displays the calculated quality factor. Info Quality factor The quality factor is a unique quality encoding indicator used in Nero Recode. The quality factor is defined by the number of bits per pixel per frame to be encoded (Bits/(Pixel*Frame)). A predefined range of values is used for the calculation of the output video bit rate. The quality factor is an indicative value and may differ depending on the source. Defines and displays the output quality in terms of video bit rate.
Playback Screen 6 Playback Screen In the Playback screen you can play back the video to be recoded. The Playback screen is opened when you click the button on a preview image. The video is played back in original resolution. If the resolution is bigger than the window, Nero Recode resizes the video to fit into the window and shows black bars. For DVD-Video, the playback starts with the first main movie as default if several main movies have been detected.
Playback Screen / Plays back the video and stops playback of the video. / Increases the rewinding / fast-forwarding speed each time the button is clicked. / Jumps back one item / Jumps forward to the next item. Controls are only active if more than one video item is available. Changes the audio volume.
Edit Profile Window 7 Edit Profile Window The Edit Profile window displays the profile settings for the selected profile. These settings affect the encoding and are pre-defined and optimized for a specific output format. However, you can change the profile settings to meet advanced needs. Note that settings which are not possible for the selected profile are not shown. Changes will only be used for this job when you click the OK button, as predefined profiles will not be changed permanently.
Edit Profile Window 7.1 Video Settings Tab On the Video Settings tab in the Edit profile window you can change settings that affect the encoding. These settings are optimized for a specific output format. However, you can change the profile settings to meet advanced needs.
Edit Profile Window Drop-down menu Codec Defines the video codec used for the output. Selects the method to be used for encoding. Fast (1-pass): The video undergoes only one conversion pass. This method requiers less time but results in lower quality than encoding in two steps. The video is analyzed and converted simultaneously with the available bit rate. Drop-down menu Encoding High quality (2-pass): The video undergoes several conversion passes.
Edit Profile Window Selects a method for deinterlacing the current video. Video images are shown as two half images in interlaced mode. Every second line (1, 3, 5, …, 575) is shown in the first half image. The second half image displays the rest of the lines in the image (2, 4, 6,… 576), so that the eye perceives a full picture. Most video material consists of half images. Weave: The easiest way to fill in half images consists of displaying even and odd half images simultaneously.
Edit Profile Window 7.2 Audio Settings Tab On the Audio Settings tab in the Edit profile window you can change the Audio codec settings. These settings affect the encoding and are optimized for a specific output format. However, you can change those profile settings to meet advanced needs. Edit Profile window - Audio Settings The following drop-down menus are available: File extension Defines the file extension for the audio used by the profile. Only available for audio only profiles.
Edit Profile Window Bit rate mode Defines what kind of bit rate the audio codec is using. Constant bit rate (CBR): Specifies a constant bit rate, i.e., the data flow per unit of time and thus the quantity of the saved data is the same over the entire audio file. Variable bit rate (VBR): Specifies a 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.
Nero MediaBrowser 8 Nero MediaBrowser Nero MediaBrowser is a tool which you can use to easily find, view and access media files and add them to your project. More precisely, with Nero MediaBrowser you can access a media library which contains all your media files that were indexed by Nero Kwik Media. Nero MediaBrowser is designed to be accessed in several Nero applications. Nero MediaBrowser can be opened via the icon.
Nero MediaBrowser There are different views available for each category: Clicking one of the entries in the upper part of the list (for example Timeline) displays the same view as when clicking the corresponding tabs in Nero Kwik Media. Clicking one of the collections in the lower part of the list displays the collection contents made within Nero Kwik Media. When one of the list items is clicked in Nero MediaBrowser, the corresponding content is displayed in the content area below.
Nero MediaBrowser Collection Marked Collection Playlist Displays the currently marked content. Refers to Marked in the sidebar of Nero Kwik Media. Displays the content of user generated playlists. Refers to Playlist in the sidebar of Nero Kwik Media. The following view is available for the Projects category: Entry Timeline Collection Slide Show Collection Photobook Displays all projects sorted in chronological creation date order. Displays the content of user generated slide shows.
Tools 9 Tools The following entries are available in the Tools drop-down menu: Erase disc Disc info Erases rewritable discs. The Erase Rewritable Disc window is opened; the erasing method is adjustable. Before a disc can be erased, the disc burner must contain a rewritable disc. Shows information about the inserted disc (e.g. type of disc, available storage capacity, number of sessions, and tracks). The Disc Info window is opened.
Tools The following configuration options are available in the Erase Rewritable Disc window: Selection list Select recorder Defines the desired recorder. Defines the erase method. Two options are available: Selection list Select the erase method to be used Button Erase Button Cancel The Quick-erase rewritable disc method does not physically erase all data from the disc, but only the references to the contents. The disc will appear to be empty even though the data is still physically available.
Options 10 Options You can customize Nero Recode according to your preferences in the Options window. To open the window, click the Options button in the upper bar. Options window 10.1 General Options On the General tab, you can define general Nero Recode settings. The following check box is available in the Nero MediaBrowser area: Allows Nero Kwik Media to automatically add the target folder you Add target folder to had chosen for recoding to the list of to be indexed folders.
Options The following options are available in the Notifications area: List Messages Check box Enable tooltips Displays warning messages for certain actions which can be selected here. Enables the display of tooltips. Tooltips contain brief explanations about screen elements and are displayed in a "bubble" when you hover with your mouse over a screen element. Check box Displays a balloon tooltip in the notification area when a job is Show balloon tip in finished.
Options 10.3 Output Options On the Output tab, you can define the output settings. The following options are available in the Default paths area: Input field / Button Default output path Defines the folder in which the output video is to be stored. Input field / Button Defines the folder in which the output data is to be temporarily Temporary output stored.
Options In the Fit to target area you can specify quality options regarding DVD-Video recoding with the Fit to target recode method. The Fit to target method recodes the content of the imported disc automatically in such a way that the output size fits the size value that you selected.The following options are available: Option button Assigns the best quality that is possible to the main movie.
Options The following options are available in the Devices area: List Available devices Lists all devices that are available and selectable when you define the output. Click the arrow to the right to move a selected device in the Hidden devices list. List Hidden devices Lists devices that should not be selectable. This is useful if you do not possess one of these devices. Note that the device is not deleted, only hidden.
Options 10.5 Performance Options On the Performance tab, you can define settings that affect the encoding performance. Nero Recode needs a lot of computer power for a relatively short time, so an adjusted performance is useful. Generally, Nero Recode sets the performance settings as balanced as possible. However, you can change the settings manually. The options on the Performance tab refer directly to the Windows Task Manager.
Options 10.6 Disc Options On the Disc tab, you can define settings regarding disc burning. The following options are available in the Default disc label area: Defines a default disc label used for the disc if no title has been Default disc label if detected. no title was found This option applies only to DVD burning.
Technical Information 11 Technical Information 11.1 System Requirements Nero Recode is part of the Nero product you have installed. Its system requirements are the same. Detailed system requirements of this and all other Nero products can be found in the Support section on our Web site www.nero.com.
Glossary 12 Glossary Bicubic interpolation Bicubic interpolation is an image processing method. If an image is enlarged beyond its original size, not only are the four neighboring pixels analyzed to calculate the new resulting pixel, but other nearby pixels are analyzed as well. This way, the new pixel is interpolated based on eight neighboring pixels. Bilinear Interpolation Bilinear interpolation refers to an image processing method.
Glossary Quality factor The quality factor is a unique quality encoding indicator used in Nero Recode. The quality factor is defined by the number of bits per pixel per frame to be encoded (Bits/(Pixel*Frame)). A range of values is predefined and used for the calculation of the output video bit rate. The values define a range of low, good, and too high bit rates. The quality factor is an indicative value and may differ depending on the source.
Index 13 Index 1:1 copy.................................................. 7 Bit rate mode ABR .........................................................31, 47 CBR .........................................................31, 47 VBR .........................................................31, 47 Conventions, manual ............................. 5 Copy DVD .............................................. 7 Deinterlacing ........................................ 54 Device Create new device ....................
Index Recoding Advanced quality settings.............................. 31 Custom ......................................................... 29 Fit to target...............................................29, 65 General DVD options .................................... 68 Import DVD-Video ........................................... 9 Preview playback .......................................... 34 Quality settings ............................................. 29 Recode custom content.............................
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