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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1
Start Successfully
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1.1
About the Manual
6
1.2
About Nero Recode
6
1.3
Versions of Nero Recode
7
1.4
Working With Nero Recode
8
1.5
Starting the Program
9
1.6
System Requirements
9
2
Main Screen
10
3
Recoding Video Discs
13
3.1
Recoding Video Disc to Video File
13
3.2
Recoding a DVD-Video to DVD-Video
16
3.3
Recoding to Audio File
21
3.4
Recode DVD/Blu-ray/AVCHD Screen
22
3.4.1
Device Settings
23
3.4.2
Quality Settings
24
3.4.3
Target Settings
25
3.4.4
Target Area
27
3.4.5
Content Area
28
4
Converting Video Files
31
4.1
Converting a Video File
31
4.2
Converting Online Video File
34
4.3
Converting a Video File to Audio File
36
4.4
Converting an Audio File
36
4.5
Convert Video Files Screen
37
4.5.1
Device Settings
38
4.5.2
Output Settings
38
4.5.3
Storing Settings
39
4.5.4
Titles Settings
40
4.5.5
More Options Area
41
5
Play and Edit the Video
44
5.1
Playback
44
5.2
Crop
45
5.3
Trim
47
6
Edit Profile Window
49
6.1
Video Settings Tab
49
6.2
Encoder Settings Window
52
6.2.1
General Settings Tab
53
6.2.2
Encoder Settings Tab for AVC/H.264
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6.2.3
Encoder Settings Tab for MPEG-4 SP/ASP
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Nero MediaBrowser
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8
Tools
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8.1
Erase Rewritable Disc Window
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Options
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9.1
General Options
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9.2
Import Options
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9.3
Output Options
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9.4
Profiles Options
65
9.5
Performance Options
67
9.6
Disc Options
68
10
Glossary
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11
Index
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12
Contact
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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:
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precisely followed.
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1. Start …
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Carry out these actions in the order specified.
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OK
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interface. They are shown in boldface.
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are shown in red and underlined.
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1.2 About Nero Recode
Nero Recode is a powerful application for ripping non-copy-protected DVD-Videos, Blu-ray
Videos, and AVCHD, as well as for converting video files. Video files can be imported from
your hard drive or even from the Internet.
Ripping DVD-Video is the functionality Nero Recode is known for. It allows you to make
copies from an unprotected DVD either in the original size and quality or with a reduced size
and quality to fit to another disc size (so called shrinking). You can exclude unwanted
content of the source disc not to be included on the target disc (for example subtitles or
soundtracks from a DVD-Video) thereby making space for additional content or for better
quality.
Blu-ray Videos can be converted to video files. In order to use non-2D-compliant video
material, for example a 3D video, on any 2D system, you can convert it to a 2D video.
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It is also possible to crop, trim and rotate the video, when converting to video file.
No matter whether the video is intended for playing on the computer, DVD player or devices
like tablet, smartphone or game console, the export profiles allow converting into the format
that is required by the chosen device - and you always get the best quality for your
respective file size thanks to the various export profiles. Of course you can adjust the output
format to your requirements. You can even just rip the audio part of a video as well as
convert audio files.
Nero Recode is the perfect companion for optimizing content from digital devices for a high
quality home viewing experience, and video sharing.
1.3 Versions of Nero Recode
Nero Recode is available as part of Nero 2015, Nero 2015 Platinum, and as a standalone
product (Nero Recode 2015).
The standalone Nero Recode 2015 and Nero Recode in Nero 2015 Platinum offer the
following extra features, compared to Nero Recode in Nero 2015:
Rip and convert Blu-ray Video disc and 3D Blu-ray Video disc
Import and convert Ultra HD files (4 K)
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. In
addition, the encoding and decoding formats are restricted and the encoding length is limited
to one minute. The mp3PRO plug-in is included as trial version.
mp3PRO Plug-in
You will need the mp3PRO Plug-in for unlimited MP3 and mp3PRO
encoding/decoding.
The plug-in can be added to Nero 2015. You can obtain the plug-in at
www.nero.com. The plug-in is already included in the full version.
If you have a limited version of Nero Recode without the features mentioned here, you can
upgrade your Nero product at www.nero.com to get the full version of Nero Recode with all
features.
Features that are not available in Nero Recode Essentials may be indicated by the
icon or with an information window. Both the icon and the information window offers you
upgrade possibilities.
Nero Recode as standalone product does not offer access to Nero MediaBrowser unless
Nero MediaHome is installed.
You can always upgrade your standalone version to Nero 2015 or Nero 2015 Platinum at
www.nero.com.
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The Crop feature is not available under Windows XP.
1.4 Working With Nero Recode
Despite its wide range of features, Nero Recode is an easy-to-use recoding program that
recodes videos in just a few steps:
First, choose the media file you want to recode. As Nero Recode is source based,
choose the medium (disc or file) where the video or audio is located or simply add it by
dragging & dropping it to the main screen.
Then select the target format by choosing the device. Supported devices are for example
DVD player, tablets, smartphones, game consoles, and of course your computer. Nero
Recode automatically offers you the best fitting recoding and output format settings.
Select further options if required. For example you can change the recoding settings to fit
your advanced wishes.
Add the recoding job to the job list by clicking the OK button.
At last simply start the recoding process by clicking the Start Encoding button.
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.
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.
Copyright
Unless you possess the copyright yourself, or at least have the permission of the
copyright holder, the unauthorized reproduction of discs may be a breach of
national or international law and may lead to severe penalties!
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See also
Recoding Video Discs →13
Converting Video Files →31
Edit Profile Window →49
Play and Edit the Video →44
1.5 Starting the Program
There are several ways to open Nero Recode, depending on various factors such as the
product you have installed and the operating system you are using.
On Windows 7 and earlier versions of Windows, you can start Nero Recode via:
Start (the start icon) > (All) Programs > Nero > Nero 2015 > Nero Recode
the Nero 2015 desktop icon
The application launcher Nero 2015 provides easy access to Nero
applications, offers information about the main use cases, and links to tutorials
and other interesting Web sites by Nero.
On Windows 8, you can start Nero Recode via:
the Nero 2015 tile (Windows 8 Start screen) or the Nero 2015 desktop icon
(Windows 8 desktop) if you use Nero 2015
the Nero Recode tile (Windows 8 Start screen) or the Nero Recode 2015 desktop
icon (Windows 8 desktop) if you use Nero Recode 2015 as a standalone product
1.6 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.
Main Screen
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2 Main 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 Drag
your files here area to start without clicking any button.
The main screen is divided into two areas: the job start area and the job overview area. The
size of the job start area will be smaller or bigger depending on how many jobs are to be
displayed in the Your Jobs area.
Home screen
The following options are available on the main screen:
Area
Drag your files
here
Allows you to simply drag and drop content. Nero Recode
automatically starts a fitting task based on the source media. In case
of mixed content Nero Recode asks you how to proceed.
This area may get smaller if the job overview gets enlarged.
Area
Recode discs
Displays source locations for disc content which you want to recode.
Area
Convert media files
Displays source locations for files which you want to convert.
Area
Your Jobs
Displays all jobs.
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The following options are available in the Recode discs area:
Import Blu-
ray/AVCHD
Opens a window where you can choose the Blu-ray-Video disc or
AVCHD to be converted.
You can choose a drive with an inserted Blu-ray disc or AVCHD.
Import Blu-
ray/AVCHD
structure
Opens a window where you can choose the Blu-ray-Video disc or
AVCHD to be converted.
You can choose a folder (BDMV) on your hard drive including Blu-
ray material.
Import DVD
Opens a window where you can choose the DVD to be shrinked,
copied or recoded.
You can choose a drive with an inserted DVD.
Import DVD
structure
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.
The following options are available in the Convert media files area:
Import video files
Opens a window where you can browse for the source video file to
be converted.
Import audio files
Opens a window where you can browse for the source audio file to
be converted.
Import from Nero
MediaBrowser
Opens Nero MediaBrowser where you can select media files to be
converted.
Nero MediaBrowser can be accessed from every Nero application
thus enabling you to manage your media files from everywhere. Only
available if Nero MediaHome is installed.
Import Online
video
Opens a window where you can select a previously played video to
be converted. The video must have been played in your internet
browser before.
The following options are available in the Your Jobs area:
Information display
Finished
Shows the amount of finished jobs versus the amount of jobs not yet
started.
Button
Clear Job List
Clears the job list. Currently running and scheduled jobs are deleted.
Only active if the list is not empty.
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List
Your Jobs
Lists all jobs. You can re-arrange the jobs in the job list via drag &
drop. You can edit or even remove the whole job and you can stop or
pause the job during the recoding process.
In the job area is the video to be recoded – or even the videos, if you
have edited some video files together. If you hover over a video, a
tool tip displays information like file extension, codec, aspect ratio or
resolution (for videos). After the encoding, you can play and browse
the single videos.
Button
Start Encoding
Starts all currently scheduled jobs.
Check box / Drop-
down menu
When job list
finished
Activates and selects an action to be executed once Nero Recode
finishes the job.
Shut down computer: Shuts down the computer.
Hibernate computer: Sets the computer to hibernate.
When the check box remains cleared, no action will be executed
after jobs are finished: Nero Recode just stays open and your
computer remains active.
See also
Recoding Video Discs →13
Converting Video Files →31
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3 Recoding Video Discs
3.1 Recoding Video Disc to Video File
Ripping and converting of Blu-ray Video discs and 3D Blu-ray Video discs is only
available with Nero Recode as part of Nero 2015 Platinum.
With Nero Recode you can recode a Blu-ray or a DVD-Video to a video file. You can use
Nero Recode to adjust the quality to ensure video files with perfect video quality that fits your
needs. You also have the possibility to crop, trim and rotate the video.
Nero Recode supports many different target devices, such as your PC, tablet, smartphone,
home entertainment devices (game console and TV), and audio player.
The recoded video file is stored on hard drive. If you want to use the file on a device like your
mobile device, you can either store it directly on the device (if technically possible), or
transfer it afterwards to the device (for example using Nero MediaHome).
Instead of Blu-ray Video you can also choose an AVCHD as source video. If your Blu-ray
Video contains 3D material, it will be converted to 2D.
Copyright
Unless you possess the copyright yourself, or at least have the permission of the
copyright holder, the unauthorized reproduction of discs may be a breach of
national or international law and may lead to severe penalties!
To recode a Blu-ray or DVD-Video, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the video disc you want to recode into the disc drive of your PC.
2. Choose the Import [Disc type] task from the Home window.
The Import [Disc type] window is opened.
3. Choose the disc drive with the video disc and click the OK button.
You can also choose a BDMV folder located on your hard drive using the Import
Blu-ray/AVCHD structure task.
You can also choose a VIDEO_TS folder located on your hard drive using the
Import DVD structure task.
Additionally, you can simply add the video content by using the Drag your files
here area.
The movie is imported and a preview is shown. During the importing process you have
the option to disable the preview. You can track the import process with the progress
bar.
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When the import process is finished, the Recode [Disc type] screen is displayed. The
Recode [Disc type] screen provides three areas on the left side which guide you
through all the recoding options.
4. Click the icon that represents your device category, then choose the device in the drop-
down menu (for example Video Files > MPEG-4).
Recode Blu-ray/AVCHD
5. If you want to change the recoding options:
1. Click the Edit Settings button.
The Edit Profile window is opened.
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Edit Profile window
2. Change the settings according to your preferences (see Edit Profile Window→ 49).
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 [Disc type]
screen.
6. If you want to adjust the quality:
1. Move the slider to the desired quality or
select a output size using the Fit to target check box.
7. Define the target folder for the video file using the Browse button next to the Path field.
8. Enter the output name in the File name input field.
9. If you want to change the content to be ripped:
1. Disable or enable items as desired, such as titles, the main movie, menus or extras.
2. Click the button of a title to select or deselect the language or subtitles (for DVD-
Video) you want to copy.
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3. Click the button of a title and click Audio settings to change the audio recoding
options.
10. If you want to edit the video (crop, trim or rotate), click the Edit Video button (see Playback
and Edit the Video→ 49).
11. 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 Blu-ray or DVD-Video to a video file. You can
now start the job anytime by clicking the Start Encoding button.
See also this tutorial:
Conversion of a Blu-ray Video to be viewed on a Windows 8 Pro Tablet With Nero
Recode
See also
Recode DVD/Blu-ray/AVCHD Screen →22
Quality Settings →24
3.2 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
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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.
Copyright
Unless you possess the copyright yourself, or at least have the permission of the
copyright holder, the unauthorized reproduction of discs may be a breach of
national or international law and may lead to severe penalties!
To recode a DVD-Video, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the DVD-Video you want to recode into the disc drive of your PC.
2. Choose the Import DVD task from the Home window.
The Import DVD window is opened.
3. Choose the disc drive with the DVD-Video and click the OK button.
You can also choose a VIDEO_TS folder located on your hard drive using the
Import DVD structure task.
Additionally, you can simply add the DVD-Video content by using the Drag your
files here area.
The movie is imported and a preview is shown. During the importing process you have
the option to disable the preview. You can track the import process with the progress
bar.
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Importing
When the import process has finished, the Recode DVD screen is displayed. The
Recode DVD screen provides three areas on the left side which guide you through all
the recoding options.
4. Click the DVD Player icon, then choose the DVD entry in the drop-down menu.
Recode DVD screen
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5. If you want to change the recoding options:
1. Click the Edit Settings button.
The Edit Profile window is opened.
Edit Profile window
2. Change the settings according to your preferences (see Edit Profile Window→ 49).
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.
6. If you want to adjust the quality:
1. Select the Fit to target check box, then choose the target size of the DVD (DVD5 or
DVD9) or enter a custom value.
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We recommend selecting the Fit to target entry. This option ensures that the
content of the source DVD is recoded during the subsequent process in such a
way that it fits the selected target format.
2. If you have cleared the Fit to target check box, you can move the slider for single video
items to the desired quality.
In order to adjust the quality of a desired video title individually, you can move the
slider in the Quality column. The output file size is updated in real time according
to the changes.
7. If you want to define the target:
1. Select either Burn to disc, Save to hard drive, or Create ISO from the Target drop-
down menu (see Target Settings→ 25).
If you selected Burn to disc, the Recorder settings expandable area is displayed.
Recode DVD screen - Burn to disc
2. Select your desired burn options here, like disc burner and write speed.
8. If you want to change the content to be ripped:
1. Disable or enable items as desired, such as titles, the main movie, the menu or extras.
2. Click the button of a title to select or deselect the languages or subtitles you want to
copy.
3. Click the button of a title and click Audio settings to change the audio recoding
options.
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9. If you want to preview the playback, click on the thumbnail view in the Title area (see
Playback Screen→ 44).
10. 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.
See also
Recode DVD/Blu-ray/AVCHD Screen →22
Device Settings →23
Quality Settings →24
3.3 Recoding to Audio File
With Nero Recode you can recode Blu-ray Video, AVCHD or DVD-Video to an audio file.
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 to an audio file is nearly the same as for recoding to a video file
(see Recoding Video Disc to Video File→ 13). For every device category you have the
option to rip only the audio part. You can even choose the audio device categories Audio
Files (AIFF, APE, MP3, and so on) or Audio Player (iPod classic, iPod touch 5G and so
on).
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Just like the video file, you can edit the audio file by trimming it. If you want further editing
options like splitting the audio file, you can use Nero WaveEditor.
With Nero WaveEditor, you can edit audio files in real time without damaging the
original file. You can use various filters, effects and sound enhancement methods.
Nero WaveEditor is not installed automatically with Nero 2015. However, it can be
downloaded for free from the Download section at www.nero.com or via Nero
ControlCenter and used together with Nero 2015. You will find further information
in the Nero WaveEditor manual.
See also
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3.4 Recode DVD/Blu-ray/AVCHD Screen
In the Recode [Disc] screen you define the output. This is basically done by choosing the
target device. Each device contains encoding settings that are optimized for a specific output
format on the chosen specific device.
You can also play back the target video, change the encoding settings and specify the target
path. When the video disc is recoded to video file, you can additionally crop, trim, and rotate
the video, and define the file name.
For recoding DVD-Video to DVD-Video three target options are available: The video can be
burned, saved as an image file or saved to hard drive as VIDEO_TS folder.
The screen is basically divided into two areas: A left area with edit options for the output
(device, quality and target) and a right area with target and source information, individual
output settings and ripping options.
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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.
3.4.1 Device Settings
The following options are available:
Device category
buttons
Select the device for which you want to recode the content.
Several device categories are available like your PC, DVD player,
tablet or smartphone. For each device category, a number of specific
devices is available, e.g. for tablet iPad, Kindle Fire or Windows 8
Tablet.
The selected device defines which encoding settings and targets can
be chosen. In general, the settings are automatically set best for the
selected output format, but can be changed using the Edit Settings
button.
The device category DVD Player is only available for recoding DVD-
Video.
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Button
Edit Settings
Opens the Edit Profile window where you can change the video
settings of the current profile or create a completely new profile (see
Edit Profile Window→ 49).
See also
Profiles Options →65
Disc Options →68
3.4.2 Quality Settings
The following options are available:
Quality slider
Defines and displays the output quality in terms of video bit rate. The
preselected setting provides you optimal balance between file size
and quality.
In order to adjust the quality individually, you can move the slider.
Check box
Fit to target
Recodes the imported content 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. If you have removed video content,
then Nero Recode increases the quality of the output video (video bit
rate) automatically to fit to the selected target size.
If this entry is selected, the editable drop-down menu Fit to target is
available.
Editable drop-down
menu
Fit to target
Defines the target size:
4403 (DVD5): Content fits onto a DVD5 with 4.7 GB (4403 MB)
8089 (DVD9): Content fits onto a DVD9 with 8.5 GB (8089 MB)
You can also enter a custom value in MB for the target size.
Note that it is not in every case possible to achieve the target size as
the video cannot compressed any more and you have to deselect
titles, audio or subtitles to achieve your wished target size.
If the desired target size is too large to be burned on a DVD, we
recommend that you save the resulting DVD structure to hard drive
(Target drop-down menu > Save to hard drive) and play it from the
hard drive with Nero MediaHome, for example.
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The following check box is available if there is a GPU available on your system:
Check box
Hardware
acceleration
If enabled, Nero Recode uses 3rd party encoder for H.264/AVC
encoding appropriate to the system (ATI encoder for ATI GPU,
Nvidia encoder for Nvidia GPU and Intel encoder for Intel GPU). If
disabled, Nero Recode uses Nero encoder for H.264/AVC encoding.
3rd party encoders are deployed by the vendor driver installation.
If video setting options are not supported by the selected 3rd-party-
encoder, they are automatically disabled by Nero Recode.
See also
Output Options →64
3.4.3 Target Settings
The following option refers to the Target:
Editable drop-down
menu
Split file
Creates two or more files out of the target file. The file size of single
files does not exceed the value which you choose or enter here.
This drop-down menu is only available for recoding to file.
Drop-down menu
Target
Burn to disc: Burns the output as a DVD-Video which you can play
on almost all DVD players. Several burning options are available in
the Recorder settings area when you select this entry. See the
subsequent table for further information.
Save to hard drive: Saves the output (file or folder structure) to your
hard drive, connected device or network drive. You can specify or
change the path using the Browse button. If several main movies
are chosen to be converted, each of them is saved to hard disk.
Create ISO: Saves the output folder structure as an image file to
your hard drive, connected device or network drive. The image file
will be in the ISO format. You can specify or change the path and
enter a name for the image file using the Browse button.
Create ISO and Burn to disc are only available for DVD.
Drop-down menu
Save to this folder
Defines the target path for the output.
This drop-down menu is not available for burning to disc.
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.
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Recode DVD screen – Target drop-down menu > Burn to disc
When you select the entry Burn to disc in the Target drop-down menu, several burning
options are available in the Recorder settings area. The following burning options are
available:
Input field
Disc name
Defines the disc name.
Drop-down menu
Disc burner
Defines the disc burner that you want to use for burning.
Drop-down menu
Write speed
Selects the write speed at which the disc is burned.
Maximum: Maximum speed of selected disc burner.
Safe mode: Moderate speed with emphasis on safety.
Minimum: Slowest speed for the most reliable burning.
Input field
Number of copies
Defines the number of discs that are to be burned. The default is set
to one disc.
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3.4.4 Target Area
Recode Blu-ray screen
The following options are available in the area on the right:
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 video disc by Nero Recode you
can select and watch another main movie in the player. You can also
select and watch the extras.
Button
Edit Video
Opens the editing screen where you can crop, trim and rotate the
video.
Only available when recoding to video file.
Source and Target
information
Displays some information about the source and the target. You can
change the target name for the video in the input field. The target
values are updated in real-time to any changes made.
Input field
File name
Defines the name for the output file.
Per default the source file name is used as output file name.
Area
More options
Displays information about the frame rate and the bit rate. You can
change the video bit rate here.
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Only available when recoding to video file.
3.4.5 Content Area
In the content selection area you can change what content should be ripped.
For recoding to file, you can also change the audio bit rate.
The complete video structure is displayed allowing you to exclude items from the ripping
process. These items could generally be (depending on the video type) video titles, main
movies, menus, extras, and for each of these items you can exclude audio and subtitles.
Excluding parts from the ripping process frees up space to increase the quality of the video
title:
If the check box Fit to target is selected, the quality of the video title is adjusted
automatically to the best possible value depending to the defined target size. Otherwise, you
can adjust the quality of the video title manually using the quality slider.
The following options are available in the content selection area:
Content
Displays the items of the video disc in a navigation structure. To
include an item in the recode process, select the check box in front
of it.
Size
Displays the output size.
Compression
Displays or adjusts the quality of the output in percent of the original
quality.
Only available for DVD-Video.
Audio
Lists one audio track of the selected video item. By clicking on the
button you can see all available audio tracks and you can also select
/ deselect audio tracks for the selected video item.
Audio settings: Opens the Audio & Subtitles window. Here, you
can select / deselect audio tracks and see the audio codecs used.
These settings affect the encoding and are optimized for a specific
output format. However, you can change those settings to meet
advanced needs. See also subsequent table for further information.
Settings can not changed for recoding to DVD.
Subtitle
Lists one subtitle of the selected video item. By clicking on the
button you can see all available audio tracks and you can also select
/ deselect audio tracks for the selected video item.
Only available for DVD-Video.
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Audio & Subtitles window
For recoding DVD-Video or Blu-ray video to video file or to audio file, audio settings are
available for the single audio tracks. You can open the Audio & Subtitles window via the
button. The following options are in general available, depending on the chosen device:
File extension
Defines the audio file extension.
Only available for recoding to audio file.
Codec
Selects the audio codec used for the output audio format.
AC3 is only available for pass-through!
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. The bit rate, for example, can be
lowered at quieter points in the track.
Average bit rate (ABR): Specifies an average 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 but the average bit rate tends to the
defined value. In principle is it a variable bit rate with a limited bit
band width and thus combining the advantages of the variable and
the constant bit rate.
Bit rate
Specifies the bit rate, i.e., the data flow per unit of time and thus the
quantity of the saved data.
If the bit rate is low, less data is transferred. The file is then small,
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but output quality is lower. If the bit rate is high, more data is
transferred. The file size is then large, but the output quality is high.
A value of 128 is near CD quality.
The values available are determined by the audio format you have
selected.
Quality
Defines the quality level if VBR is used for bit rate mode. You can set
the variable bit rate between 0 and 100. 0 means the lowest, 100 the
highest quality.
Compression
Defines the compression rate for lossless codecs.
Sampling rate
Selects the scan rate. The scan rate is the frequency that a signal is
scanned per time interval.
The values available are determined by the audio format you have
selected.
Audio channels
Defines the audio channels of the output. You can select a down
mixing of the audio channels, but no up mixing.
Keep original is only available if the target audio codec supports the
source audio channel configuration.
The values available are determined by the audio format you have
selected.
Bit per sample
Specifies the scan accuracy and thus determines the quality of the
individual scanner. The higher the bit sign, the more accurate.
Only available for WAV.
See also
Output Options →64
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4 Converting Video Files
4.1 Converting a Video File
With Nero Recode you can encode a video file to a video file.
Copyright
Unless you possess the copyright yourself, or at least have the permission of the
copyright holder, the unauthorized reproduction of files may be a breach of
national or international law and may lead to severe penalties!
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
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. Select the video file you would like to encode and click the Add button.
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Additionally, you can simply add the video content by using the Drag-and-drop
area.
The Convert video files screen is displayed. The Convert video files screen provides
three areas on the left side which guide you through all the recoding options.
When importing is finished, a preview of the video file and source information are
displayed on the right side.
You can add more video files using the Add File(s) button.
2. Click the icon that represents your device category, then choose the device in the drop-
down menu (for example Smartphone > Android Phone).
Convert video files screen
3. If you want to change the recoding options:
1. Click the Edit Settings button.
The Edit Profile window is opened.
2. Change the settings according to your preferences (see Edit Profile Window→ 49).
3. To save the changes into a new profile, click the Save As button.
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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 Convert video files
screen.
4. If you want to adjust the quality:
1. Move the slider to the desired quality or
select a output size using the Fit to target check box.
2. If you have chosen to convert more than one video file, you can adjust the quality for
each video file individually in the More options area on the Video tab. Move the slider to
the desired quality or enter a bit rate.
5. Define the target folder for the video file using the Browse button next to the Path field.
6. Enter the output name in the File name input field.
7. If you want to preview the playback, click on the thumbnail view in the Source area.
8. If you want to edit the source video, click the Edit Video button (see Playback and Edit the
Video→ 49).
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
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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.
See also
Convert Video Files Screen →37
Output Settings →38
4.2 Converting Online Video File
With Nero Recode you can encode a online video file to a video file.
The process for encoding a video file from the Internet is nearly the same as for encoding a
video file from harddisk. Just make sure to select the task Import Online Video from the
start screen.
Copyright
Unless you possess the copyright yourself, or at least have the permission of the
copyright holder, the unauthorized reproduction of files may be a breach of
national or international law and may lead to severe penalties!
To select a video file from the Internet, proceed as follows:
1. Provide the source online video file:
1. Open your Internet browser.
2. Call up the address where the online video is located.
3. Play back the whole online video!
Once the online video was played back, it is available for Nero Recode to encoding.
2. Click the Import Online Video link.
The Select the videos to convert screen is opened. The online videos which are
available are listed here.
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Select the videos to convert screen
3. Select the check box of the online video you want to encode.
4. Click the Add button.
The Convert video files screen is displayed. The Convert video files screen provides
three areas on the left side which guide you through all the recoding options.
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.
When importing is finished, a preview of the video file and source information are
displayed in the Titles area. The file name is per default OnlineMedia, you can change
the name in the File name input field.
You have selected and imported a online video file and you can proceed with
encoding. To encode to video file, see Encoding video file to video file→ 31.
See also
Convert Video Files Screen →37
Converting a Video File →31
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4.3 Converting a Video File to Audio File
With Nero Recode you can encode a video file to an audio file. 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→ 31). For every
device categorie you have the option to rip only the audio part. You can even choose the
audio device categories Audio Files (AIFF, APE, MP3, and so on) or Audio Player (iPod
classic, iPod touch 5G and so on).
Just like the video file, you can edit the audio file by trimming it. If you want further editing
options like splitting the audio file, you can use Nero WaveEditor.
With Nero WaveEditor, you can edit audio files in real time without damaging the
original file. You can use various filters, effects and sound enhancement methods.
Nero WaveEditor is not installed automatically with Nero 2015. However, it can be
downloaded for free from the Download section at www.nero.com or via Nero
ControlCenter and used together with Nero 2015. You will find further information
in the Nero WaveEditor manual.
See also
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4.4 Converting an Audio File
With Nero Recode you can encode a audio file to an audio file. 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 audio file to an audio file is nearly the same as for encoding a
video file to another video or audio file format (see for example Encoding video file to video
file→ 31).
Just like the video file, you can edit the audio file by trimming it. If you want further editing
options like splitting the audio file, you can use Nero WaveEditor.
With Nero WaveEditor, you can edit audio files in real time without damaging the
original file. You can use various filters, effects and sound enhancement methods.
Nero WaveEditor is not installed automatically with Nero 2015. However, it can be
downloaded for free from the Download section at www.nero.com or via Nero
ControlCenter and used together with Nero 2015. You will find further information
in the Nero WaveEditor manual.
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4.5 Convert Video Files Screen
In the Convert video files screen you define the output. For each device there are encoding
settings that are optimized for the specific output format.
You can also play back the video file, change the encoding settings, and specify the target
path. Additionally you can crop, trim, and rotate the video, and define the file name.
You can convert several videos at once and even combine them into one output file.
The screen is basically divided into two areas: A left area with edit options for the output
(device, quality and target) and a right area with target and source information, and
advanced output settings.
Convert video files screen
The following buttons are available in the lower bar:
Add File(s)
Allows you to add more video files.
Create Video with
Nero Video
Opens Nero Video in order to create a video out of video files, the
video files which you had imported in Nero Recode are taken over.
Editing information are also taken over.
You can choose which type of Video you want to create, for example
you can create a DVD-Video or a Blu-ray Disc.
OK
Displays the start screen adding the newly created job to the job list.
Start the job there by clicking the Start Encoding button.
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Cancel
Cancels the job creation process. You can either discard the data or
save them for further processing.
4.5.1 Device Settings
The following options are available:
Device category
buttons
Select the device for which you want to recode the content.
Several device categories are available like your PC, DVD player,
tablet or smartphone. For each device category, a number of specific
devices is available, e.g. for tablet iPad, Kindle Fire or Windows 8
Tablet.
The selected device defines which encoding settings and targets can
be chosen. In general, the settings are automatically set best for the
selected output format, but can be changed using the Edit Settings
button.
The device category DVD Player is only available for recoding DVD-
Video.
Button
Edit Settings
Opens the Edit Profile window where you can change the video
settings of the current profile or create a completely new profile (see
Edit Profile Window→ 49).
See also
Profiles Options →65
Disc Options →68
4.5.2 Output Settings
The To which quality area is only available for recoding to video file.
The following options are available:
Quality slider
Defines and displays the output quality in terms of video bit rate. The
preselected setting provides you optimal balance between file size
and quality.
In order to adjust the quality individually, you can move the slider.
Check box
Fit to target
Recodes the imported content 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. If you have removed video content,
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then Nero Recode increases the quality of the output video (video bit
rate) automatically to fit to the selected target size.
If this entry is selected, the editable drop-down menu Fit to target is
available.
Editable drop-down
menu
Fit to target
Defines the target size:
4403 (DVD5): Content fits onto a DVD5 with 4.7 GB (4403 MB)
8089 (DVD9): Content fits onto a DVD9 with 8.5 GB (8089 MB)
You can also enter a custom value in MB for the target size.
Note that it is not in every case possible to achieve the target size as
the video cannot compressed any more and you have to deselect
titles, audio or subtitles to achieve your wished target size.
This drop-down menu is only available, if the check box Fit to target
is selected.
The following check box is available in the To which quality area if there is a GPU available
on your system:
Check box
Hardware
acceleration
If enabled, Nero Recode uses 3rd party encoder for H.264/AVC
encoding appropriate to the system (ATI encoder for ATI GPU,
Nvidia encoder for Nvidia GPU and Intel encoder for Intel GPU). If
disabled, Nero Recode uses Nero encoder for H.264/AVC encoding.
3rd party encoders are deployed by the vendor driver installation.
If video setting options are not supported by the selected 3rd-party-
encoder, they are automatically disabled by Nero Recode.
See also
Import Options →63
Profiles Options →65
Output Options →64
Edit Profile Window →49
4.5.3 Storing Settings
The following options are available in the Where do you want to store area:
Check box / editable
drop-down menu
Split file
Creates two or more files out of the target file. The file size of single
files does not exceed the value which you choose or enter here.
Input field
Path
Defines the target path for the output. Saves the output (file or folder
structure) to your hard drive, connected device, or network drive.
Specify or change the path using the Browse button.
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If you want to burn the video files to a disc, we recommend using
Nero Burning ROM 2015. If you want to make a DVD-Video out of
the video files, we recommend using Nero Video via the Create
Video with Nero Video button.
Check box
Combine videos
into one file
Creates one target video file out of several source videos.
Only available if you had selected more than one video.
Nero Burning ROM allows you to burn your data, music and videos to disc and
gives you full, customized control of your burning projects. Nero Burning ROM is
available as part of Nero 2015 and as standalone product. You can find further
information in the Nero Burning ROM user manual and on www.nero.com.
Nero Video is a program for capturing, editing, and burning movies or slide shows
with an extremely user-friendly interface. Nero Video is part of different suites of
Nero. You can find further information in the Nero Video user manual and on
www.nero.com.
See also
Edit Profile Window →49
4.5.4 Titles Settings
The following options are available in the Titles area:
Information display
Total
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.
Preview image
Displays a preview image of the video.
Button on preview
image
Opens the internal video player displaying the video.
If the video file is a stream containing several videos, you can also
select another video title in the player.
Button
Edit
Opens the editing screen where you can crop, trim and rotate the
video.
Audio files can only be trimmed.
Input field
File name
Defines the output file name, which is to be stored in the target path
selected above.
The source file name is entered per default. For a video file from the
Internet, the file name OnlineMedia is entered.
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Button
X
Removes the video title from the screen.
Expandable area
More options
Opens an area where you can change the quality for the output
video file. In addition you can deselect audio tracks in order to
reduce output size. If the video file is a stream containing several
videos, you can also deselect single video titles.
This is useful if a media file contains more than one video track,
audio track or subtitles.
See also
General Options →62
Content Area →28
Output Options →64
4.5.5 More Options Area
In the More options area for encoding files you can change the quality for the output file.
For video files you can deselect audio tracks in order to reduce output size and set encoding
options.
The following options are available on the Audio tab:
Include audio
Includes or excludes audio from the recoding process. Excluding
audio will result in a mute video!
Audio codec
Selects the audio codec used for the output audio format.
AC3 is only available for pass-through!
Audio bit rate
Specifies the bit rate, i.e., the data flow per unit of time and thus the
quantity of the saved data.
If the bit rate is low, less data is transferred. The file is then small,
but output quality is lower. If the bit rate is high, more data is
transferred. The file size is then large, but the output quality is high.
A value of 128 is near CD quality. If you choose Automatic, Nero
Recode sets the bit rate as close as possible to the original value.
The values available are determined by the audio format you have
selected.
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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. The bit rate, for example, can be
lowered at quieter points in the track.
Average bit rate (ABR): Specifies an average 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 but the average bit rate tends to the
defined value. In principle is it a variable bit rate with a limited bit
band width and thus combining the advantages of the variable and
the constant bit rate.
Quality
Defines the quality level if VBR is used for bit rate mode. You can
set the variable bit rate between 0 and 1. 0 means the lowest, 1 the
highest quality.
Compression
Defines the compression rate for lossless codecs.
Sampling rate
Selects the scan rate. The scan rate is the frequency that a signal is
scanned per time interval. If you choose Automatic, Nero Recode
sets the sampling rate as close as possible to the original value.
The values available are determined by the audio format you have
selected.
Audio channels
Defines the audio channels of the output. You can select a down
mixing of the audio channels, but no up mixing. If you choose
Automatic, Nero Recode sets the channel as close as possible to
the original setting.
The values available are determined by the audio format you have
selected.
Bit per sample
Specifies the scan accuracy and thus determines the quality of the
individual scanner. The higher the bit sign, the more accurate.
Only available for WAVE.
The following options are available on the Video tab:
Check box
Change quality
settings for this
video only
Activates the quality slider and the bit rate options in order to change
the output settings for this video only.
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Quality slider
Defines and displays the output quality in terms of video bit rate. A
default video bit rate is preselected by a calculation. The default bit
rate provides you good quality.
In order to adjust the quality individually, you can move the slider.
Note: The higher the required aspect ratio, the higher the needed bit
rate. Therefore, parts of the quality slider may be grayed out, if the
required aspect ratio would result in a bit rate which is not supported
by the selected encoder or technically impossible.
Only available when the check box Fit to target is cleared.
Input field
Video bit rate
Displays the bit rate of the output in Kbps. The bit rate is the quantity
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.
Drop-down menu
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. The bit rate, for example, can be
lowered at quieter points in the track.
Average bit rate (ABR): Specifies an average 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 but the average bit rate tends to the
defined value. In principle is it a variable bit rate with a limited bit
band width and thus combining the advantages of the variable and
the constant bit rate.
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5 Play and Edit the Video
5.1 Playback
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 audio files, a wave form is displayed.
For DVD-Video, the playback starts with the first main movie as default if several main
movies have been detected. For a video stream file with several videos, the playback starts
with the first video title. You can select another title from the More menu.
Playback screen
The following options are available:
Button
Edit
Accesses the edit mode. Three buttons (Crop, Trim, Rotate) are
displayed at the left page and the playback area is resized to fit the
tabs into the window.
For encoding audio files, only Trim is available.
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Information area
with preview
picture
Displays name, duration and current playback position.
/
Starts and stops playback.
/
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 visible if more than one video item is available.
Changes the audio volume.
Button
More
Allows to switch to another title, audio track or subtitle; if such is
available.
Button
OK
Closes the screen.
See also
General Options →62
5.2 Crop
The enhancement tool Crop in the Playback screen allows you to crop your video. Crop is
only available for recoding to video file.
The Crop feature is not available under Windows XP.
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Playback screen, Crop area
The following options are available for the Crop enhancement:
Button
Crop
Displays the area with setting options for cropping.
Cropping is useful if your video features black picture bars on the
sides. To crop the video also decreases the size and as a result
improves its quality.
Drop-down menu
Mode
Disabled: Disables cropping.
Automatic: Detects black picture bars and removes them
automatically. The aspect ratio of the source file is kept. The area to
be cropped is indicated with a black transparent border.
Custom: Allows manual cropping. Just grap the sides of the crop
area by mouse and drag it. Aspect ratio and Selection color are
enabled.
Disabled is selected as a default.
Drop-down menu
Aspect ratio
Same as source: Keeps the aspect ratio of the source.
None: Disables any aspect ratio restriction so that you can crop
freely.
4:3 / 16:9 / 16:10 / 21:9: Chooses an aspect ratio which is kept even
when you change the crop area manually.
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Drop-down menu
Selection color
Defines the color of the border being displayed to indicate the
cropping area. You can choose between black and white.
This feature is useful to get a better contrast for the cropping frame.
Crop area
textboxes
Displays the pixel size to be cropped. The boxes are updated
automatically when you drag the crop area. You can also enter pixel
values manually here and the cropping area will change accordingly.
This works within the borders of the chosen aspect ratio.
Button
Done
Closes the screen. Saves any made changes. The so-called non-
destructive procedure is used for processing, i.e. the actual video is
not changed, but flags are simply set that can be canceled at any
time.
5.3 Trim
The enhancement tool Trim in the Playback screen allows you to trim your video.
Playback screen, Trim area
The trim feature is activated beneath the preview (video) or wave form (audio). The trim
feature allows you to add markers for start and end position of the area you want to keep.
Simply drag and drop the pin from the beginning or end of the trim timeline onto the desired
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position. By clicking the little triangle on the left or the right you can snap the pin to the
playback marker. Start and end position of the area you want to keep and the duration can
also be entered in the input fields in the Trim area.
Clicking the OK button closes the screen and saves any made changes. The so-called non-
destructive procedure is used for processing, i.e. the actual video is not changed, but flags
are simply set, so you can come back at any time as long as the job is not finished and
change the made settings.
Note, that you can only trim the video at its start and end. If you want to cut
unwanted scenes or remove advertising sequences from the middle of the video,
we recommend using the Cutter feature in Nero Video. Do not forget to save
changes to a new video file.
More information about Nero Video can be found in the Nero Video manual.
Note, that you can only trim the audio at its start and end. If you want to remove
sequences from the middle of the audio, we recommend using Nero WaveEditor.
Nero WaveEditor is not installed automatically with Nero 2015. However, it can be
downloaded for free from the Download section at www.nero.com or via Nero
ControlCenter and used together with Nero 2015. You will find further information
in the Nero WaveEditor manual.
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6 Edit Profile Window
The Edit Profile window displays the video encoding settings for the selected device. These
settings are pre-defined and optimized for a specific output format. However, you can
change the settings to meet advanced needs.
Note that settings which are not possible for the selected device are not shown.
The Edit Profile window can be opened via the Edit Settings button.
The following buttons are available in general:
Reset
Resets all settings to the default original settings.
Save as
Saves the changes you have made to the predefined device settings
under a new name. The window Save new profile is opened in
which you can select the respective device category and enter a
device name. The new device will then be selectable in the device
category menu for further encoding.
Save
Saves the changes you have made.
Only available if a custom device has been changed. Predefined
devices cannot be changed permanently.
OK
Applies changed settings and closes the window. Changes are
applied only once for predefined devices.
Cancel
Cancels the procedure and closes the window.
See also
Profiles Options →65
6.1 Video Settings Tab
On the Video Settings tab in the Edit profile window you can change settings that affect
the video encoding. These settings are optimized for a specific output format. However, you
can change the device settings to meet advanced needs.
Note that only those settings and values are shown that are possible and applicable for the
selected device!
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Edit Profile window – Video Settings
The following options are available in the General video settings area:
Drop-down menu
File extension
Defines the file extension for the container used by the device. A
container can contain video and audio codec.
Drop-down menu
Codec
Defines the video codec used for the output.
Drop-down menu
Encoding
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.
High quality (2-pass): The video undergoes several conversion
passes. The resulting quality is better, but the process takes longer.
The first pass analyzes the video and creates a temporary file (*log).
The second pass converts the video. During this process, the bit rate
data that was stored in the temporary files is used.
Only available if 1- or 2-pass encoding is possible for the selected
codec.
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The following options are available in the Advanced settings area:
Drop-down menu
Aspect ratio
Defines the aspect of the output. The aspect ratio is set for the video
itself and not for the pixels.
The pictograms in the drop-down menu give a good impression of
the different resizing modes:
Original aspect ratio: Keeps the original aspect ratio. The aspect
ratio is kept and the resolution is resized.
Letter box: Resizes the video to fit exactly the desired resolution.
The aspect ratio is kept and black bars are added if necessary.
Stretch: Resizes the video to fit exactly the desired resolution. The
aspect ratio is stretched if necessary.
Option button / Drop-
down menu
Resolution
Defines the resolution of the output. The values available are
determined by the aspect ratio and codec.
If you choose Custom, you can define a custom value for the
resolution of the output. Enter width and height in the input fields
below. However, the selected aspect ratio is kept. A corrected
resolution is displayed in the individual output settings for the source
file.
If you choose Automatic, Nero Recode sets the resolution as close
as possible to the original value.
Drop-down menu
Frame rate
Defines the frames per second of the output. If you choose
Automatic, Nero Recode sets the frame rate as close as possible to
the original value.
Drop-down menu
Resizing method
Selects the desired resizing method, e.g. bilinear , bicubic , Lanczos
and superresolution.
Only the resizing methods allowed for the chosen codec are
displayed.
Drop-down menu
Deinterlace
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. This way, one half image
fills in the lines missing from the other half image. The Weave
deinterlacing method is appropriate if both half images originate from
the same point in time and can be interlaced inconspicuously.
Blend: Consecutive interlaced fields are combined and then
averaged together. This is very fast, but image details in the vertical
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axis may be removed. So called ghost artifacts may also occur and
resolution may be lost.
Interpolate: One of the two interlaced fields gets discarded
completely, and each discarded line is replaced by an average of its
upper and lower neigbour from the other field. This is very fast, but
image details in the vertical axis may be removed.
Interpolate Adaptive: Similar to Interpolate, but discards only
sections which are not needed. Therefore, it is not as fast as
Interpolate, but gives better detail result.
Motion Adaptive: The amount of image motion and the motion
direction is taken into consideration for the interpolation.
The selected deinterlace method will be only applied if deinterlacing
of the source video is possible! If you choose Automatic, Nero
Recode takes the method that fits best.
Button
Encoder Settings
Opens a window with enhanced encoder settings for the selected
codec (see Encoder Settings Window→ 52).
Only active if encoder settings are available.
6.2 Encoder Settings Window
In the Encoder Settings window you can change settings for a specific codec. The window
is opened by choosing a codec in the Edit Profile window and clicking the Encoder
Settings button. We recommend to only change these settings if you have experienced
knowledge in this area!
Note that only those settings and values are shown that are possible and applicable for the
selected codec!
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Encoder Settings
6.2.1 General Settings Tab
On the General Settings tab in the Encoder Settings window you can change the general
encoding settings.
With the settings in the Psychovisual enhancements area, you can use human perception
patterns to achieve better overall quality.
This means, for example, that the quality is better in the middle of the picture than at the
outer edges because the eyes tend to focus on the middle and do not notice slight blurring at
the edge. Because quality is "saved" at the edge, you can either improve overall quality or
achieve greater compression. This means that you can achieve greater compression without
any appreciable loss of quality.
Note that only those settings and values are shown that are possible and applicable by the
selected codec!
The following option is available in the Encoder settings area:
Drop-down menu
Encoding precision
Specifies how good the quality of the output file should be in relation
to the time used for encoding. 1 provides the best quality, but the
longest encoding time. 0 takes up the least encoding time and
provides the worst available quality. It is recommended to use a
value in the middle range.
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The following options are available in the Video sequence properties area:
Drop-down menu
Max. reference
frames
Specifies how many frames from which a P-frame or B-frame may
query information.
Input field
Max. keyframe
interval
Defines the range for the size of the GOP.
The following options are available in the Psychovisual enhancements area:
Check box
Picture level
Takes human perception into account in order to achieve better
compression for individual pictures at certain spots in the video.
Check box
Macroblock level
Takes human perception into account in order to achieve better
compression for macroblocks in certain areas in the picture.
6.2.2 Encoder Settings Tab for AVC/H.264
On the Encoder Tools tab in the Encoder Settings window you can define settings for
codecs like AVC/H.264. Note that only those settings and values are shown that are possible
and applicable!
The following options are available in the Baseline Profile area:
Check box
Deblocking
Applies a soft-focus effect to the sharp edges of the macroblocks.
Drop-down menu
Deblocking
strength
Configures the intensity of the deblocking effect.
The following options are available in the Main Profile area:
Check box
Bidirectional
prediction
Carries out encoding with the help of B-VOPs.
Drop-down menu
Max. consecutive
B-frames
Specifies the maximum number of B-frames that can be used in a
GOP.
This drop-down menu is enabled only when the Bidirectional
prediction check box is enabled.
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Check box
CABAC
Uses the Context Adaptive Binary Arithmetic Coding encoding
method. This provides great quality along with lossless compression,
but demands high computer power.
Check box
Weighted
prediction
If this check box is selected, reference frames can be re-weighted
during motion predictions. This increases the encoding efficiency
especially during cross fading.
The following option is available in the High Profile area:
Check box
8 x 8 Transform
If this check box is selected, the default 4x4 transform used by the
encoder is changed to an 8x8 transform. This allows for better
compression with high-definition resolutions.
This setting depends on the chosen profile.
6.2.3 Encoder Settings Tab for MPEG-4 SP/ASP
On the Encoder Tools tab in the Encoder Settings window you can define settings for
codecs like MPEG-4 SP/ASP. Note that only those settings and values are shown that are
possible and applicable by the selected codec!
The following options are available in the Simple Profile area:
Check box
Unrestricted
motion vectors
If this check box is selected, the motion vectors are allowed to relate
to points outside the frame.
This option improves coding efficiency at the edges of the frame.
Check box
4 motion vectors
per macroblock
If this check box is selected, macroblocks of 16x16 pixels are divided
into four 8x8 pixel macroblocks for the motion search. This means
that there are now four motion vectors instead of one.
This option improves the quality but slows down the encoding
process.
The following options are available in the Advanced Simple Profile area:
Check box
Bidirectional
prediction
Carries out encoding with the help of B-VOPs.
Drop-down menu
Max. consecutive
B-frames
Specifies the maximum number of B-frames that can be used in a
GOP.
This drop-down menu is enabled only when the Bidirectional
prediction check box is enabled.
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Check box
Quarter pixel
precision
If this check box is selected, a quarter of a pixel instead of a pixel is
used for motion estimation and compensation. The movement
across the frame will be more accurate.
This option often improves the quality. However, older standalone
DVD players may not be able to playback files encoded with this
option.
Check box
Global motion
compensation
If this check box is selected, the encoder tries to compensate for
camera movement. This is achieved by means of previously
generated vector fields for the motion vectors. The vector corrections
required when the vector fields do not match are less complex than
the complete generation of a new vector field.
This setting requires a lot of time for relatively little increase in
quality.
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7 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 MediaHome.
Nero MediaBrowser is designed to be accessed in several Nero applications, but is also
available as a standalone application.
Nero MediaBrowser
To use Nero MediaBrowser within a Nero application, open Nero MediaBrowser via the
button. When you double-click a media file or select it and click the Add button in Nero
MediaBrowser, the media file will be added to your current project.
To use Nero MediaBrowser with a non-Nero application, open Nero MediaBrowser via the
Windows start menu or its tile, depending on your operating system. You will then be able to
add media files to any active application by dragging the desired media file onto the
application. When you double-click a media file in Nero MediaBrowser, it is opened in its
default program.
Nero MediaBrowser features the same categories (Photos & Videos, and Music) as Nero
MediaHome. There are different views available for each category: Clicking one of the
entries in the upper part of the list (for example Faces) displays the same view as when
clicking the corresponding tabs in Nero MediaHome. Also, the same scroll bar as in Nero
MediaHome is used. This is either the standard scroll bar or the dynamic scroll bar.
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The following views are available for the Photos & Videos category, referring to the
corresponding views in Nero MediaHome:
All Photos &
Videos
Displays all photos and videos sorted in chronological order by
creation date.
Faces
Displays all photos in which faces of persons have been detected
and named listed in alphabetical order. Faces are grouped into
stacks; you can access one of the stacks by double clicking it.
Find
Displays all existing tags enabling you to create a query.
Album
Displays the content of smart albums (e.g. Recently added) and
user generated albums.
The following views are available for the Music category, referring to the corresponding
views in Nero MediaHome:
Albums
Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by album.
Artists
Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by artist.
Genres
Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by genre.
Titles
Displays all audio tracks sorted in alphabetical order by title.
Playlist
Displays the content of smart playlists (e.g. Recently played) and
user generated playlists.
The Options window is opened when you click the button on the upper task bar. The
options refer directly to Nero MediaHome.
Library
Displays the Library settings area.
All monitored folders are displayed in the respective Watched
folders or drives area. If you want to add additional media folders,
click the Add Manually button and select the desired folder from the
navigation tree. Click the Add Automatically button to have Nero
MediaHome perform a search for new media folders on your
computer. To exclude certain media types (music, videos, or photos)
from a folder, click the respective button to the right of the folder. To
delete a folder from the application's watchlist, hover your cursor
over the listed folder and click the button.
You can also just drag files or folders to Nero MediaHome. A window
automatically opens and asks if you want to add the folder(s) to the
library.
In the General area you can select to list your external playlists
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(such as iTunes) as entries in the navigation tree of Nero
MediaHome.
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8 Tools
The following entries are available in the Tools drop-down menu:
Erase Disc
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.
Disc Info
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.
Insert the disc that you want to know more about and select the drive
in which it is located.
8.1 Erase Rewritable Disc Window
Nero Recode 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 zeros. The contents cannot
be restored with conventional methods. Repeated full erasing increases the probability that
third parties will not be able to reconstruct the contents.
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Erase Rewritable Disc window
The following configuration options are available in the Erase Rewritable Disc window:
Selection list
Select recorder
Defines the desired recorder.
Selection list
Select the erase
method to be used
Defines the erase method. Two options are available:
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. 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. The contents cannot be restored with
conventional methods. Repeated full erasing increases the
probability that third parties will not be able to reconstruct the
contents. Erasing the disc using this method takes longer than
the other method, depending on the type of disc involved.
Button
Erase
Starts the erase process.
Button
Cancel
Cancels the action and closes the window.
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9 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
9.1 General Options
On the General tab, you can define general Nero Recode settings.
The following check box is available in the Nero MediaBrowser area:
Add target folder to
list of indexed
folders
Allows Nero MediaHome to automatically add the target folder you
had chosen for recoding to the list of to be indexed folders. When
new media is added to an indexed folder, you are instantly gained
access to it from Nero MediaBrowser or Nero MediaHome.
Only available if Nero MediaHome is installed.
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The following options are available in the Media playback area:
Drop-down menu
Play recoded files
with
Chooses the media player with which recoded media files are played
back. Your preference will be saved.
The following options are available in the Notifications area:
List
Messages
Displays warning messages for certain actions which can be
selected here.
Check box
Enable tooltips
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
Show balloon tip in
notification area
Displays a balloon tooltip in the notification area when a job is
finished.
The following option is available in the Sleep mode area:
Check box
Prevent computer
from entering sleep
mode
Prevents the computer from entering sleep mode and hibernating
when a job is running and minimizes so the risk of a faulty recode
process.
9.2 Import Options
On the Import tab, you can define settings regarding the import of source media.
The following options are available:
Check box / Input
field
Maximum amount
of media files to
import
Defines how many files can be imported in one import process. If you
are going to import more media files than allowed here, a warning
message will be displayed.
This option applies to importing media files only.
Check box
Open Nero
MediaBrowser at
launch of Nero
Recode
If this check box is enabled, Nero Recode displays Nero
MediaBrowser permanently in the start screen in order to gain simple
access to media files.
Only available if Nero MediaHome is installed. Nero MediaBrowser is
part of Nero MediaHome.
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9.3 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
Temporary output
path
Defines the folder in which the output data is to be temporarily
stored.
The following options are available in the Audio preselection area:
Checkbox / List
Preselect the
following audio
tracks
Selects the audio tracks in the specified languages for the recoding
process. If none of your preselected languages are available on the
DVD-Video, or this check box is cleared, all languages are
preselected.
This option applies to recoding DVD-Videos only.
Button
Add
Opens a window with a language list where you can add or remove
languages for preselecting.
Button
X
Removes the selected language.
This button is only visible when you hover with your mouse over a
language in the list.
Drop-down menu
Preferred audio
format
Specifies the file format in which Nero Recode will recode audio files
per default.
If a language has been preselected, this option applies only to the
chosen language when recoding. If no language has been
preselected, this option is applied to all languages when recoded.
This option applies to recoding DVD-Videos only.
The following options are available in the Subtitle preselection area:
Checkbox / List
Preselect the
following
languages
If this check box is selected, the subtitles in the specified languages
are preselected for recoding.
If this check box is cleared, no subtitle is preselected.
This option applies to recoding DVD-Videos only.
Button
Add
Opens a window with a language list where you can add or remove
languages for preselecting.
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Button
X
Removes the selected language.
This button is only visible when you hover with your mouse over a
language in the list.
In the Default DVD quality 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
Focus on main
movie
Assigns the best quality that is possible to the main movie.
This option is selected by default as the main movie is most
important
Option button
Balanced quality
Assigns the same quality to all items.
Option button
Focus on extras
Assigns the best quality possible to extras.
Check box
Keep original
menus
Keeps menus in their original quality.
9.4 Profiles Options
On the Profiles tab, you can manage custom profiles.
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Options window – Profiles tab
The following options are available in the Custom profiles area:
Drop-down menu
Select device
Selects the device that is associated with the profiles below.
List
Custom profiles
Lists all custom created profiles that are associated with the selected
device.
Custom created profiles are profiles that you have created during the
encoding setting and saved under a new name.
Button
X
Deletes the selected custom profile. Profiles that are associated with
an ongoing job cannot be deleted.
This button is only visible when hovering over a device in the list.
Devices that are associated with an ongoing job cannot be deleted.
Button
Copy To
Copies a custom profile to any device. A window is opened in which
you can select a device the profile should be copied to. The original
name of the profile is pre-entered by default.
Button
Create
Opens the Edit Profile window where you can create a completely
customized profile. All codecs are selectable.
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Button
Export
Allows you to export custom profiles.
Button
Import
Allows you to import custom profiles.
See also
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9.5 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.
You set the priority and the processor affinity here and the settings will be used by
Windows Task Manager for every sessions during which Nero Recode is running.
Therefore, we recommend to only change the performance options if you have
experienced knowledge in this area. The CPU priority and processer affinity is
affected by many settings and by other computer programs and an unbalanced
setting may lead to process problems!
The following options are available in the Priority area:
Drop-down menu
CPU priority
Sets the process priority for Nero Recode in Windows Task
Manager. The entries here refer to the respective entries offered by
Windows Task Manager.
If your PC has at least dualcore processors, you can choose to distribute the computer
power onto the single CPU cores. The following options are available in the area
Processors:
Checkbox
All Processors
Distributes the compute power to all processors of your computer.
Checkbox
CPU 0 / 1 / 2 / …
Distributes the compute power to the chosen CPU or chosen CPUs.
We recommend to allocate Nero Recode exclusively to one CPU (for
example CPU 1) while all other programs are accessed by another
CPU. Doing so results in a fast encoding with less encoding errors.
Options
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9.6 Disc Options
On the Disc tab, you can define settings regarding disc burning.
The following options are available in the Default disc label area:
Input field
Default disc label if
no title was found
Defines a default disc label used for the disc if no title has been
detected.
This option applies only to DVD burning.
The following options are available in the Burning area:
Check box
Eject disc after
burning
Enables the option that your disc is ejected when the burn process is
finished.
Check box
Offer to save log
file after burning
Opens a window to save the log file when the burn process is
finished. You can specify the storage location for the log file here.
The log file is saved in TXT format.
The following options are available in the DVD area:
Check box
Allow 16-bit
Unicode for the
volume label
Relaxes limitations on the use of character sets.
Nero Recode does not use characters from languages like Japanese
or Korean, which have a 16-bit Unicode character set that does not
comply with DVD-Video requirements.
Note that the DVD might not be playable with older DVD players.
Check box
Remove P-UOPs
Made locked areas of a DVD accessible when a DVD-Video is
recoded.
For example, if the original DVD contains an area that cannot be
skipped, you can use Nero Recode to remove the block so you can
skip or fast forward through that part.
Check box
Remove layer
break
Removes the layer break.
If the original DVD consists of two layers, there is a command on the
DVD to freeze the image briefly to allow the laser to switch from the
first layer to the second. When Nero Recode is used to recode a
DVD-Video to a DVD with just one layer, this command is redundant
and can be removed.
Glossary
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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. If a picture is enlarged beyond
its original size, the resulting new image pixels are calculated based on the average between
the four neighboring pixels. The more a picture is enlarged with this method, the less sharp it
becomes.
Bit rate
Bit rate refers to the amount of data (binary digits) that is transmitted within a time unit
(generally 1 second), i.e. in bits/s. The higher the bit rate, the better the image quality.
Deinterlace
The deinterlacing process converts interlaced video files into complete frames (progressive),
since computer displays and modern televisions do not work with the interlaced system
anymore, but rather with complete frames.
GOP
A Group of Pictures refers to a group of consecutive individual pictures in the picture flow of
a video file. Each movie or video flow consists of consecutive GOP's. The viewable individual
pictures are generated from them.
Lanczos interpolation
Lanczos interpolation refers to an image enlargement method. The method was developed
according to an algorithm created by Cornelius Lanczos. This interpolation method provides
high quality and good sharpness levels. However, the actual visual resolution of the images
is not increased.
Superresolution
The interpolation with superresolution algorithms permits an increase of resolution in picture
and video material. Thus, for instance, old DVDs can be converted to HD material. The
increase in resolution is the result, among others of information on previous and following
pictures.
Index
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1:1 copy .................................................. 8
AVCHD
Import AVCHD .............................................. 11
Import AVCHD structure................................ 11
Blu-ray
Import Blu-ray disc ........................................ 11
Import Blu-ray disc structure ......................... 11
Copy DVD .............................................. 8
Deinterlacing ........................................ 51
Device
Aspect ratio ................................................... 51
Change the encoding settings ....................... 49
Create a new device ..................................... 49
Deinterlace .................................................... 51
Encoding method .......................................... 50
File extension and codec............................... 50
Encoding
Change the quality for the output .................. 41
Define output file name ................................. 40
Edit video ...................................................... 40
Encode audio file to audio file........................ 36
Encode online video file to video file .............. 34
Encode video file to audio file ........................ 36
Encode video file to video file ........................ 31
Encoder settings ........................................... 52
Fit to target .................................................... 38
Import files .................................................... 10
Merge several videos .................................... 40
Preview playback .......................................... 40
Quality settings ............................................. 38
Select the content to be converted ................ 41
Start the encoding job ................................... 12
Erase disc ............................................ 60
Essentials ............................................... 7
Hardware acceleration ................... 25, 39
Job
Re-arrange the order ..................................... 12
Scheduled ..................................................... 11
Start a job ..................................................... 11
Library .................................................. 58
Manual conventions ............................... 6
Nero Burning ROM ................................. 8
Nero Express ......................................... 8
Nero MediaBrowser ............................. 57
Nero WaveEditor ................ 22, 36, 36, 48
Option ................................................... 62
Burn options .................................................. 68
Default paths ................................................. 64
Enable tooltips and messages ....................... 63
Fit to target options ....................................... 65
Index target folder ......................................... 62
Launch Nero MediaBrowser .......................... 63
Limit importing amount .................................. 63
Media player ................................................. 63
Preselection .................................................. 64
Set performance............................................ 67
Video settings ............................................... 49
Output
Audio player ............................................ 23, 38
Burn DVD-Video to disc ................................ 25
Burn options .................................................. 26
Choose target path for video file .................... 39
DVD player.............................................. 23, 38
Game console ......................................... 23, 38
PC ........................................................... 23, 38
Save DVD-Video as image file ...................... 25
Save DVD-Video on hard drive ..................... 25
Smartphone ............................................ 23, 38
Tablet ...................................................... 23, 38
Video Settings ......................................... 24, 38
Playback ............................................... 44
Program
Starting the program ....................................... 9
Use of the program ......................................... 6
Versions .......................................................... 7
Work overview ................................................ 8
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Quality
Fit to target options ....................................... 65
Quick info ............................................... 8
Recoding
Define output file name ................................. 27
Edit video ...................................................... 27
Fit to target ...............................................24, 65
General DVD options .................................... 68
Import DVD-Video ......................................... 10
Preview playback .......................................... 27
Quality settings ............................................. 24
Recode AVCHD to audio file ......................... 21
Recode Blu-ray to audio file .......................... 21
Recode custom content................................. 28
Recode DVD-Video to audio file .................... 21
Recode DVD-Video to DVD .......................... 17
Select target device..................................23, 38
Select the content to be converted ................ 28
Start the recoding job .................................... 12
Target device ...........................................23, 38
Target path ................................................... 25
Rewritable disc
Erase method................................................ 61
Erase rewritable disc ..................................... 60
Show disc info ...................................... 60
Start
Open Nero MediaBrowser at launch .............. 63
Via Application Launcher................................. 9
System requirements ............................. 9
Tool tips .................................................. 8
Window
Change output settings ................................. 41
Convert video files....................................37, 37
Edit encoding settings ................................... 49
Home ............................................................ 10
Options ......................................................... 62
Playback ....................................................... 44
Recode Blu-ray ............................................. 22
Recode DVD ................................................. 22
Contact
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12 Contact
Nero Recode is a Nero AG product.
Nero AG
Rueppurrer Str. 1a
Internet:
www.nero.com
76137 Karlsruhe
Help:
http://support.nero.com
Germany
Fax:
+49 721 6272 6499
Copyright © 2014 Nero AG and its licensors. All rights reserved.
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