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Table of Contents
Introducing Nero 9 ................................................................................................................. 3
What‘s New with Nero 9 ......................................................................................................... 6
What‘s Improved with Nero 9 .................................................................................................. 7
Product Descriptions ............................................................................................................. 9
Product Manuals and Information ........................................................................................... 9
Technical Support ................................................................................................................ 10
System Requirements .......................................................................................................... 10
Availability and Pricing .......................................................................................................... 11
About Nero .......................................................................................................................... 11
Press Contacts .................................................................................................................... 12
Reviewer’s Guide
Introducing Nero’s Easy to Use Yet Powerful Multimedia Suite – Nero 9 Simply Create, Rip, Burn, Copy, Share, Backup, Play, and Enjoy.
Nero’s easy-to-use and powerful multimedia suite – Nero 9 – gives users the freedom to create,
rip, burn, edit, share, and upload online. Whatever they want – music, video, photo, and data –
anytime, anywhere.
Easy to Use and Powerful Highlights of Nero 9:
• Fastandeasyrip,burn,autobackup,andcopyfunctions.
• BackupfilestoCDs,DVDs,andBlu-rayDiscs*.
• Copy,burn,share,upload,andcreatemusicmixeslikeaDJ.
• QuickphotoandvideouploadtoMyNero,YouTube™andMySpaceTM*.
• Watch,record,pause,andcustomizeyourliveTVexperience.
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Neroscoresagainwiththemostcomprehensive,yeteasy-to-use,mediasuiteinthemarket.
BurningCDs/DVDs,editingphotos,creatingmovies,andsharingthemhaveneverbeenthis
simple. Nero 9 gives consumers the freedom to be creative and to enjoy their digital content.
Lifestyle Categories
Simply Create & Edit
User-createdandediteddigitalcontentthatwillamazefriendsandfamily
Music
• One-clickripandburnfeaturesplusintegratedGracenote® MusicID®trackinginformationservicemakescreatingMP3filesandMP4audiofilesasnapwithaccuratesongdetails,artistinformation,and album art.
• Browsemediaforplayback,createplaylistsoffavoriteaudiotracks,shuffleandcategorizetracks for easy reference. Transfer playlists to an MP3 player.
• SimplygrabthesoundofmusicvideosandaddittoyourMP3musiclibrarywiththe NEW Music Grabber.
Video
• CapturevideofromHDcamcordersandrecordprojectstoAVCHD and Blu-rayDiscs*.SavetimewithSmartEncodingforAVCHDandthenewTape ScanfeatureforDVandHDV.
• UsetheNEWMovie Wizard template library to create entertaining movies. Automatically integrates transitions, titles and matching music for entertaining home movies.
• WatchrecordedTVshowswithoutcommercialsusingtheNEWAd Spotter
• UsetheNEW user interfacetoeasilyarrangeandtrimyourDVDmenuassets.Nowincludesmorehigh quality animated 2D and 3D menu templates.
Photos
• Browsephotosinfull-screenmodeanduseeditingtoolstocrop,rotate,adjust,andenhance photo quality.
• CreateDVDswithphotosand3Dmenusandslideshowswitheffects,transitions,andmusic.
Easily Convert & Share
Convert&sharemultimediafilestoplayoniPod®, PSP® and upload online.
• Convertmusic,videoandphotostoDVD,CDorportabledevicesandenjoythemonthego.
• Uploadcoolphotosandvideostoshareinonlinecommunities,likeMyNero,YouTube,andMySpace*.
• Listentoyourfavoritewebradiostations,subscribetoanddownloadpodcasts,andsyncaudiobroadcaststo your iPod® or PSP®.
• ConvertyouroldLPsandcassettestoMP3sandpreservethemforever.
• Gracenote® MusicID®givestheconsumertrackinformation,titles,andgreatalbumartfromaudio CDs to complete their collection.
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Fully Experience Home Entertainment
Record,manageplayback,andenjoyfavoriteTVshows–evenHDTV.
• Pause,record,schedule,manageandplaybackenjoyableTVshows.
• WatchHighDefinitionTVandusethePiP(“picture-in-picture”)modeforwatchingtwochannels at the same time.
• IntegrateintoWindowsVista®MediaCenter.WorksassingleapplicationinWindows®XP*.
• SupportforpopularTVtunercardsincludingATSC-T,DVB-T,DVB-C,DVB-S,DVB-S2andsimultaneouslysupportsuptofourtuners*.
• WatchTVintheWindowsVista®SidebarwiththeNeroLiveGadget.
• Streamvideocontent,photoslideshows,andfavoritemusicfilestoanyUPnP™orDLNA® compatiblemediaplayers,includingXbox360® and PlayStation®3*.
Quickly Rip & Burn
Ripping and burning capabilities are the most reliable in the industry
• Easyripping,burning,andcopyingdirectlyfromNeroStartSmart.
• Giveeverydiscapersonaltouchbycustomizingdisclabels,covers,andbooklets.
• One-clickdisccopywithNeroDiscCopyGadget-OptimizedforWindowsVista®.
Reliably Backup
Safely archive, protect, and manage your multimedia library
• Safelyguardyourvaluabledatabybackingupfiles,folders,drives,evenentiresystemstoaninternalorexternaldrive.
• BackupanytypeofpreciousdatadirectlyfromtheeasytouseNeroStartSmart.
• CustomizeautomaticfunctionsallowingforeasyandconvenientAutoBackup(offlineoronline*).
• RecoverdataondamageddiscswithNeroRescueAgent.
Visit www.nero.com for continual FREE updates
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What’s New with Nero 9?
Withnewamazingplaybackfeatures,enhancedaudio,videoandTVcapabilities,aswellas
Gracenote®musicservice,Nero9givesuserstheabilitytoexperiencemultimediaatitsbest.
Nero 9 gives the consumer higher quality ripping and burning technology, with new features
to further-enhance their digital lifestyle.
• Nero’seasy-to-usecommandcenter,NeroStartSmart,withnewlyimproveduser-interface,letsusersefficientlyaccessfeaturesandexecutesimplecommandstoquicklypreview filesandscanaudiotracksfortitleinformationandone-clickripping,burning,and copying capabilities.
• AddedabilityforeasyandconvenientAutoBackup–offlineoronline*.
• Nero’sDVDandmultimediaplayer,NeroShowTime,featuresaNEWplaybackdesign–withconvenientplaylisthandling,shuffleplayback,aswellasdockingandstand-bymodesofboth, the browser window and playlists.
• NewdisplaywithGracenote®servicesshowsclearandaccuratetrackandartistinformation,as well as album art – right in the middle of the user’s media window.
• SavetimewiththeTape ScanfeatureforDVandHDV.
• UsetheMovie Wizard template library with special themes for birthdays, weddings, and vacations and to create entertaining home movies. Automatically integrate transitions, titlesandmatchingmusicforpersonalizinghomemovies.
• WatchrecordedTVshowswithoutcommercialsusingAd Spotter.
• UsetheuserinterfacetoeasilyarrangeandtrimyourDVDmenuassets. Now includes more high quality animated 2 D and 3 D menu templates.
• SimplygrabthesoundofmusicvideosandaddittoyourMP3musiclibrarywiththe Music Grabber.
• BoostthequalityofstandardSDclipstoHDresolution.
• WatchTVinWindowsVistaSidebarwithNero Live Gadget.
• Watch,record,scheduleandmanageSD&HDTVwithNero Live that integrates into
WindowsMediaCenter.SupportslatestdigitalTVformatsandupto4tunerssimultaneously.
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Screenshot: Nero ShowTime
Screenshot: Nero ShowTime Playlist
Screenshot: Nero Live
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What’s Improved with Nero 9?
TheimprovementsmadewithNero9arefocusedongivingusersexactlywhattheyaskedfor.
To state it simply, we’ve made the Nero 9 multimedia suite easier-to-use, more powerful,
and more reliable.
• NewlyimprovedStartSmartoffersafast,easy,andconvenientuser-interfacetogettheirmultimediaexperiencerunningquickly.
• Quickandeasyrip,burn,copy,playbackandbackupfunctionsallowusertoquicklyandefficientlycreateandmanagemultimediacontent.
• Backupfiles,foldersandsystemsautomaticallyandstorethemsecurelyonlineoroffline.
• HighlyimprovedplaybackandplaylistexperienceincludingGracenote® music technology.
• AdvancedformatsupportforplayingbackAVCHD,MatroskaandotherHDformats.
• Highlyimprovededitingandauthoringexperienceincludingneweasyandusefulwizards and templates for movies and menus.
• VistaenhancementvianewTVintegrationforandVistasidebar.
• HighlyimprovedNeroRescueAgentforallmajorfilesystemsandmediaincludingopticaldisc,harddiskorUSBstick.NowthereisalmostnomediumthatRescueAgentcan’t recover in fast scan or deep scan mode.
• ImprovedrippingfunctionalityinNeroBurningROMandNeroExpress,aswellas Gracenote® integration.
• SecurDiscnowintegratedintoNeroBurningROM.
Optimized Integration Features for Windows Vista®:
Nero9nowincludesgreatfeaturestoenhanceWindowsVista® • Watch,record,scheduleandmanageSD&HDTVwithNero Live that integrates into WindowsMediaCenter.SupportslatestdigitalTVformatsandupto4tunerssimultaneously.
• WatchTVinWindowsVista® Sidebar with Nero Live Gadget.
• DraganddropdataandevendiscimagesintoNero DiscCopy Gadget for immediate burning to disc.
*Please Note:FreeonlineactivationrequiredforfullDVD,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,AVC,andrelatedfunctionalities.DoesnotcopyDVDsorotherdiscswithcopyprotection.Blu-raycapabilitiesaresubjecttochange,checkwww.nero.comforupdates.Blu-rayandSecurDisctechnologiesrequirecompatiblediscburningdrives,specialhardwareand/oradditionalsoftware.DVB-S/S2currentlyworksonlyonWindowsVista® and Windows® XPMediaCenterEdition2005.SharingcontentonMyNero,YouTube™,MySpace,andotheronlinecommunitiesissubjecttoavailability.Transcodingsupportsallpopularformatsforportableandmobiledevices.Onlinebackuprequiressubscription.
Screenshot: Nero StartSmart
Screenshot: Nero RescueAgent
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Product Descriptions
50 Word Description
Nero 9, the easy-to-use yet powerful multimedia suite, gives you the freedom to create, rip,
copy, burn, edit, share, and upload online. Whatever you want – music, video, photo, and data
– share and enjoy with family and friends anytime, anywhere. Using the intuitive Nero StartSmart
commandcenter,yourdigitallifehasneverbeenmoreflexible,feasible,andfun.
100 Word Description
Nero 9, the easy-to-use yet powerful multimedia suite, gives you the freedom to create, rip, copy,
burn, edit, share, and upload online. Whatever you want – music, video, photo, and data – share
andenjoywithfamilyandfriendsanytime,anywhere.Customizedapplicationsandenhanced
playback,editingandsharingcapabilitiesarejustafewofthelatestdevelopmentswithNero’s
world-renownedsoftware.WithintegrationofGracenote®musicserviceyoucanaccesstrack,
artistandalbuminformationtoenjoyhighestqualitymusicplaybackandrippingavailable.
Pluseasilybrowseyourmusicarchive,createplaylistsandmakeuseoftheautomaticplaylist
creation for similar songs based on song, style, genre, artist or album. Technology should
enhanceyourlife,andNero9isbuiltwiththisinmind.Yourdigitallifehasneverbeenmore
flexible,feasible,andfun.
Product Manuals and Information
Retail Package includes the following:
• QuickStartGuide:HowtoinstallandupdateNero9,andCustomerSupportcontacts.
• ApplicationInstallation;CHMHelpfiles,PDFmanualswithscreenshots.
Online Customer Support
• QuickStartGuide–PDFversion
• ApplicationCHMHelpfiles
• Allapplications’PDFmanuals,withscreenshots
• FrequentlyAskedQuestions(FAQs)
• Step-by-steptutorials:NewestversionsnowincludeanHTMLtutorial, aFlashvideo,andtrainingexercises
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Technical Support
• InadditiontocontinuousFREEupdateswithinthisversionnumber,Neroprovidestechnicalsupport for Nero 9 in ten languages through worldwide e-mail and support hotlines.
• Userswillfindnew,step-by-step,onlinetutorials,showinghoweasyitistouseNero9. ThelatestadditionsincludeanHTMLtutorial,aFlashvideo,andtrainingtools.Most productortechnology-relatedanswerscanbefoundintheFAQsection,anextensiveknowledgedatabase.
• Forthequickestresponsetoaninquiry,Nerorecommendsusingitsstandardinquiry e-mailformserviceavailableonhttp://support.nero.com,whichisguaranteedto answer user requests in a timely manner.
System Requirements
General System Requirements
• ADVD-ROMdriveisrequiredforinstallation.
• Windows®XPwithSP2orSP3,WindowsVista®,WindowsVista® with SP1, Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with SP2, Windows Server® 2003 with SP1.
• Windows®XPandWindowsVista®64bitversionsaresupportedin32bitemulationmode.
• NeroInCDonlysupportedin32bitWindows®.
• NeroDiscCopyGadgetandNeroLiveGadgetonlyworkin32bitemulationmodeintheSidebarunderWindowsVista®64bit.
• Windows®InternetExplorer® 6.0 or higher.
• 1GHzIntel® Pentium®IIIorequivalentAMDandIntelprocessors(2GHzIntel® Pentium®IVorequivalentAMDandIntelprocessorsforWindowsVista®),256MBRAM(512MBRAMforWindowsVista®).
• 1.5GBharddrivespaceforatypicalinstallationofallcomponents.
• CD,DVD,orBlu-rayDiscrecordableorrewritabledriveforburning.
• DirectX®9.0crevision30(August2006)orhigher.
• Upto9GBavailableharddrivespaceforDVDimagesandtemporaryDVDfiles.
• Graphicscardwithatleast32MBvideomemoryandminimumresolutionof800x600 pixelsand16-bitcolorsettings.24-bitor32-bittruecolorisrecommended.
• CDorDVDrecordableorrewritabledevice.
• InstallationofthelatestWHQLcertifieddevicedriversisstronglyrecommended.
• FortheNeroOnlineServices:Neroproductregistration,productupdates,patentactivation,Gracenote®services,NeroOnlineBackup,andotherfeatures(suchasphotosharing)anInternetconnectionisrequired.Nerorecommendsabroadbandconnection(DSL-1000andhigherorInternetconnectionwithequivalentperformance)forallNeroOnlineServicessuchasNero OnlineBackupandNeroVideoServices.Internetconnectionchargesaretheuser’sresponsibility.
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Other Features
• SecurDisc-compatibleCD/DVDdrive.
• LightScribe®/Labelflash™-compatiblerecorderandmediumtouseLightScribe®, the latest LightScribe®hostsoftwaremustbeinstalled(seewww.nero.com.)
• TVtunercardforanyanalogordigitalTVfunctionalityinNeroLiveandNeroLiveGadget. Foralistofcompatibledevices,seewww.nero.com.
• AnalogorIEEE1394videocapturecardforcapturingvideoinNeroVision.Foralistofsupported capture cards, see www.nero.com.
• TousetheNeroSmart3DvideotemplatesinNeroVision,avideocardwith3Daccelerationsupportand64MBvideomemoryisrequired.
• UPnP™-capableequipmentisrequiredforstreamingwithNeroMediaHomeserver.
• UPnP™-capableserversoftwareisrequiredforstreamingtoNeroShowTimeasstreamingclient.
Note:
GeneralSystemRequirementsaretheminimumrequirementsforbasicfunctionality.Ifyouare
interestedinmoreadvancedfeatureslikeTVrecordingorreal-timecapturingandHighDefinition
recording,authoringorplayback,therequirementswillbegreater.Pleaseseeourwebsite
www.nero.com for more information.
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Availability
ProductwillbeavailableonSeptember29th2008atwww.nero.com and participating retailers.
OEM and Previous Version Upgrades: Special discounts apply, depending on the version.
Updates: ContinuousFREEupdatesforthelifeofNero9availableonline.
About Nero
Nero, the creator of liquid media technology, enables liquid content creation and distribution
anytime, anywhere, and on any device. The company provides consumers with the freedom
tosimplyenjoytheirmusic,photos,andvideos,regardlessofhardwareorfileformat,bytaking
a unique platform neutral, standards-based approach to solution development.
More than 300 million units of Nero’s trusted software solutions are used in the home, on the
go, and professionally. Nero also provides strategic partners with cutting-edge applications,
codecs,tools,softwaredevelopmentkits,andprogramminginterfacesforusewithavariety
of the latest platforms and devices. Products are available globally through hardware
manufacturers,internationalpartners,retailers,anddirectlythroughtheNeroOnlineShop
atwww.nero.com.HeadquarteredinKarlsbad,Germany,Neromaintainsregionalofficesin:
Karlsbad,Germany;Glendale,Calif.,USA;Yokohama,Japan;anddevelopmentcentersin
Karlsbad,GermanyandHangzhou,China.
www.nero.com
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Press Contacts:
Volker JacobNeroAGPublic Relations & Communications ManagerPhone:+497248928273Fax:+497248928299E-mail:[email protected](Germany)
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