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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 ...................................................................................................................... 8

Product Manuals and Information ................................................................................................... 8

Technical Support .......................................................................................................................... 9

System Requirements .................................................................................................................... 9

Availability.....................................................................................................................................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.

While complex software makes your digital lifestyle too difficult, Nero 9 frees you to do more with

easy-to-use applications. Enhanced audio and video capabilities in Nero 9 are the best in the

industry. Edit and share photos like an expert, and feel the creative confidence to explore all that the

digital world has to offer.

Highlights of Nero 9:

•Fastandeasyrip,burn,autobackup,andcopyfunctions.

•BackupfilestoCDs,DVDs,andBlu-rayDiscs*.

•Createprofessional-lookingDVDmovieswithintegrated3Dmenus.

•Copy,burn,share,upload,andcreatemusicmixeslikeaDJ.

•Convertmusic,photos,andDVDstoplayonyourmobiledevices.

•Recoverdataondamageddiscs.

•QuickphotoandvideouploadtoMyNero,YouTube™,andMySpaceTM*.

•Watch,record,timeshift,andcustomizeyourliveTVexperience.

•PlayAVCHDandotherHDformats.

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Nero scores again with the most comprehensive, yet easy-to-use media suite on the market.

BurningCDsandDVDs,editingphotos,creatingmovies,andsharingyourdigitalmediaprojectshas

neverbeenthissimple.Nero9givesconsumersthefreedomtobecreativeandtoenjoytheirdigital

content.

Simply Create & Edit

User-createdandediteddigitalcontentthatwillamazefriendsandfamily.

Music

•One-clickripandburnfeaturesplusintegratedGracenote® MusicID® tracking information service makes

creating MP3 files and MP4 audio files a snap with accurate song details, artist information, and album art.

•Browsemediaforplayback,createplaylistsoffavoriteaudiotracks,shuffleandcategorizetracks

for easy reference. Transfer playlists to an MP3 player.

•SimplygrabtheaudiotrackofmusicvideosandaddittoyourMP3musiclibrarywiththe

NEWMusicGrabber.

Video

•CapturevideofromHDcamcordersandrecordprojectstoAVCHDandBlu-rayDiscs*.

•SavetimewithSmartEncodingforAVCHDandthenewTapeScanfeatureforDVandHDV.

•UsetheNEWMovieWizardtemplatelibrarytocreateentertainingmovies.Automaticallyintegrates

transitions, titles, and matching music for entertaining home movies.

•WatchrecordedTVshowswithoutcommercialsusingtheNEWAdSpotter.

•UsetheNEWuserinterfacetoeasilyarrangeandtrimyourDVDmenuassets.Nowincludesmorehigh

quality animated 2D and 3D menu templates.

Photos

•Browsephotosinfull-screenmodeanduseeditingtoolstocrop,rotate,adjust,andenhance

photo quality.

•CreateDVDswithphotosand3Dmenusandcreatephotoslideshowswitheffects,transitions,andmusic.

Easily Convert & Share

Convert & share multimedia files to play on iPod®, PSP®, and upload online.

•Convertmusic,videos,andphotostoDVD,CD,andportabledevicestoenjoyonthego.

•UploadcoolphotosandvideostoshareinonlinecommunitieslikeMyNero,YouTube™,andMySpaceTM*.

•Listentoyourfavoritewebradiostations,subscribetoanddownloadpodcasts,andsyncaudiobroadcaststoyour

iPod® or PSP®.

•ConvertyouroldLPsandcassettestoMP3sandpreservethemforever.

•Enhanceyourmusiccollectionwithtrackinformation,titles,andalbumartwithGracenote® MusicID®.4

Nero StartSmart

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Fully Experience Home Entertainment

Record,manage,playback,andenjoyfavoriteTVshows–evenHDTV.

•Pause,record,schedule,manage,andplaybackenjoyableTVshows.

•WatchHighDefinitionTVandusethePiP(PictureinPicture)modeforwatchingtwochannels

at the same time.

•EnjoyliveTVwithNeroLiveintegratedintoWindowsVista® Media Center. Works as single application

in Windows®XP*.

•GetsupportforpopularTVtunercardsincludingATSC-T,DVB-T,DVB-C,DVB-S,DVB-S2and

simultaneously supports up to four tuners.

•WatchTVintheWindowsVista®SidebarwiththeNeroLiveGadget.

•Streamvideocontent,photoslideshows,andfavoritemusicfilestoanyUPnP™orDLNA®-compatible

media players, including Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3.*

Quickly Rip & Burn

Ripping and burning capabilities are the most reliable in the industry.

•Accessripping,burning,andcopyingfeaturesdirectlyfromNeroStartSmart.

•Giveeverydiscapersonaltouchbycustomizingdisclabels,covers,andbooklets.

•Enjoyone-clickdisccopywithNeroDiscCopyGadget(OptimizedforWindowsVista®).

Reliably Backup

Safely archive, protect, and manage your multimedia library.

•Safelyguardyourvaluabledatabybackingupfiles,folders,drives,andevenentiresystemstoaninternal

or external drive.

•Backupanytypeofpreciousdatadirectlyfromtheeasy-to-useNeroStartSmart.

•CustomizeautomaticfunctionsallowingforeasyandconvenientAutoBackup(offlineoronline*).

•RecoverdataondamageddiscswithNeroRescueAgent.

Visit www.nero.com for continual FREE updates

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What’s New with Nero 9?

Withamazingnewplaybackfeatures,enhancedaudio,video,andTVcapabilities,aswellas

Gracenote® music service, Nero 9 gives users the opportunity to experience multimedia at its best.

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,withanewlyimproveduserinterface,

lets users efficiently access features and execute simple commands such as previewing files,

scanning audio tracks for title information, as well as one-click ripping, burning, and copying

capabilities.

•EasyandconvenientAutoBackup.Convenientofflinebackupavailableforbothinternaland

externalharddrives.Foraddedsecurityandflexibility,asubscriptiontoNeroOnlineBackup*

lets users store and access files online, freeing valuable hard drive space.

•Nero’sDVDandmultimediaplayer,NeroShowTime,featuresaNEWplaybackdesignwith

convenientplaylisthandling,shuffleplayback,aswellasstand-bymodesforboththebrowser

window and playlists.

•NEWdisplaywithGracenote® services shows clear and accurate track and artist information,

aswellasalbumart–rightinthemiddleoftheuser’smediawindow.

•SavetimewiththeTapeScanfeatureforDVandHDV.

•UsetheMovieWizardtemplatelibrarywithspecialthemesforbirthdays,weddings,

and vacations to create entertaining home movies. Automatically integrate

transitions,titles,andmatchingmusicforpersonalizinghomemovies.

•WatchrecordedTVshowswithoutcommercialsusingAdSpotter.

•UsetheuserinterfacetoeasilyarrangeyourDVDmenuassets.

Now includes more high quality animated 2D and 3D menu templates.

•SimplygrabtheaudiotracksfrommusicvideosandaddtoyourMP3musiclibrary

withtheMusicGrabber.

•BoostthequalityofstandardSDclipstoHDresolution.

•WatchTVintheWindowsVista®SidebarwithNeroLiveGadget.

•Watch,record,schedule,andmanageSD&HDTVwithNeroLive,integratedintoWindows

MediaCenter.SupportslatestdigitalTVformatsanduptofourtunerssimultaneously.

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Nero ShowTime

Nero ShowTime Playlist

Nero Live

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What’s Improved with Nero 9?

The improvements made with Nero 9 are focused on giving users exactly what they asked for.

To state it simply, we’ve made the Nero 9 multimedia suite easier to use, more powerful,

and more reliable.

•Thenewly-improvedNeroStartSmartoffersafast,easy,andconvenientuserinterfacetogetthe

multimedia experience running quickly.

•Quickandeasyrip,burn,copy,playbackandbackupfunctionsallowtheusertoquicklyand

efficiently create and manage multimedia content.

•Automaticallybackupfilesandfolders,andstorethemsecurelyonlineoroffline.

•EnhancedplaybackandplaylistexperienceincludingGracenote® music technology.

•AdvancedformatsupportforplayingbackMatroska,AVCHD,andotherHDformats.

•Enhancededitingandauthoringincludingall-neweasyandusefulwizardsandtemplatesfor

movies and menus.

•WindowsVista®enhancementvianewTVintegrationwithintheVista® Sidebar.

•EnhancedNeroRescueAgentforallmajorfilesystemsandmediaincludingopticaldiscs,

harddrives,USBsticks,andFlashmemorycards.NowthereisalmostnomediumthatNero

RescueAgent can’t recover in fast scan or deep scan mode.

•ImprovedrippingfunctionalityinNeroBurningROMandNeroExpress,aswellasGracenote®

integration.

•SecurDiscnowintegratedintoNeroBurningROM.

Optimized Integration Features for Windows Vista®:

Nero9nowincludesgreatfeaturestoenhancetheWindowsVista® experience. •Watch,record,schedule,andmanageSD&HDTVwithNeroLivethatintegratesintoWindows

MediaCenter.SupportslatestdigitalTVformatsanduptofourtunerssimultaneously.

•WatchTVinWindowsVista®SidebarwithNeroLiveGadget.

•DraganddropdiscimagesintoNeroDiscCopyGadgetforimmediateburningtodisc.

*Please Note:FreeonlineactivationrequiredforfullDVD,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,AVC,andrelatedfunctionalities.DoesnotcopyDVDsorotherdiscswithcopyprotection.Blu-raycapabilitiesaresubjecttochange,checkwww.nero.comforupdates.Blu-rayandSecurDisctechnologiesrequirecompatiblediscburningdrives,specialhardwareand/oradditionalsoftware.SharingcontentonMyNero,YouTube™,MySpaceTM, and other online communitiesissubjecttoavailability.Transcodingsupportsallpopularformatsforportableandmobiledevices.Onlinebackuprequiressubscription.

Nero StartSmart

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,anduploadonline.Whateveryouwant–music,videos,photos,anddata

–shareandenjoywithfamilyandfriendsanytime,anywhere.UsingtheintuitiveNeroStartSmart

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,anduploadonline.Whateveryouwant–music,videos,photos,anddata–share

andenjoywithfamilyandfriendsanytime,anywhere.Customizedapplicationsandenhanced

playback,editing,andsharingcapabilitiesarejustafewofthelatestdevelopmentsinNero’s

world-renownedsoftware.WithintegrationofGracenote® music service you can access track,

artist,andalbuminformationtoenjoythehighestqualitymusicplaybackandrippingavailable.

Technologyshouldenhanceyourlife,andNero9isbuiltwiththisinmind.Yourdigitallifehasnever

beenmoreflexible,feasible,andfun.

Product Manuals and Information

Retail Package Includes the Following:

•QuickStartGuide:HowtoinstallandupdateNero9,pluscustomersupportcontacts.

•ApplicationInstallation,CHMHelpfiles,PDFmanualswithscreenshots.

Downloadable Version:

•ElectronicSoftwareDownloadisavailableatwww.nero.comwithonlinemanuals,flashtutorials,

and help files.

Online Customer Support:

•QuickStartGuide–PDFversion

•ApplicationCHMHelpfiles

•Allapplications’PDFmanuals,withscreenshots

•FrequentlyAskedQuestions(FAQ)

•Step-by-steptutorials:NewestversionsnowincludeanHTMLtutorial,

aFlashvideo,andtrainingexercises

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Technical Support

•InadditiontocontinualFREEupdateswithinthisversionnumber,Neroprovidestechnical

support for Nero 9 in ten languages through worldwide e-mail and support hotlines.

•Userswillfindnew,step-by-steponlinetutorials,showinghoweasyitistouseNero9.

ThelatestadditionsincludeanHTMLtutorial,aFlashvideo,andtrainingtools.Most

productortechnology-relatedanswerscanbefoundintheFAQsection,anextensive

knowledge database.

•Forthequickestresponsetoaninquiry,Nerorecommendsusingitsstandardinquiry

e-mailserviceformavailableathttp://support.nero.com.

System Requirements

General System Requirements

•ADVD-ROMdriveisrequiredforinstallation.

•Windows®XPSP2orSP3,WindowsVista®,WindowsVista® SP1, Windows® XP Media Center

Edition 2005 SP2, Windows® Server 2003 SP 1.

•Windows®XPandWindowsVista® 64 bit versions are supported in 32 bit emulation mode.

(NeroInCDisonlysupportedin32bitWindows®.NeroDiscCopyGadgetandNeroLiveGadget

onlyworkin32bitemulationmodeintheSidebarunderWindowsVista®64bit.)

•Microsoft® Windows® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher.

•1GHzIntel® Pentium®IIIorequivalentAMDandIntelprocessors(2GHzIntel® Pentium®IV

orequivalentAMDandIntelprocessorsforWindowsVista®),256MBRAM(512MBRAM

forWindowsVista®).

•1.5GBharddrivespaceforatypicalinstallationofallcomponents.

•CD,DVD,orBlu-rayDiscrecordableorrewritabledriveforburning.

•DirectX®9.0crevision30(August2006)orhigher.

•Upto9GBavailableharddrivespaceforDVDimagesandtemporaryDVDfiles.

•Graphicscardwithatleast32MBvideomemoryandminimumresolutionof800x600pixels

and 16-bit color settings. 24-bit or 32-bit true color is recommended.

•InstallationofthelatestWHQLcertifieddevicedriversisstronglyrecommended.

•FortheNeroOnlineServices:Neroproductregistration,productupdates,patentactivation,

Gracenote®services,NeroOnlineBackup,andotherfeatures(suchasphotosharing)anInternet

connectionisrequired.Nerorecommendsabroadbandconnection(DSL-1000andhigheror

Internetconnectionwithequivalentperformance)forallNeroOnlineServicessuchasNero

OnlineBackupandNeroVideoServices.Internetconnectionchargesaretheuser’sresponsibility.

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Other Features

•SecurDisc-compatibleCD/DVDdrive.

•LightScribe®/Labelflash™-compatiblerecorderandmediumtouseLightScribe®/Labelflash™,

thelatestLightScribe®hostsoftwaremustbeinstalled(seewww.nero.com).

•TVtunercardforanyanalogordigitalTVfunctionalityinNeroLiveandNeroLiveGadget.

Foralistofcompatibledevices,seewww.nero.com.

•AnalogorIEEE1394videocapturecardforcapturingvideoinNeroVision.Foralistofsupported

capture cards, see www.nero.com.

•TousetheNeroSmart3DvideotemplatesinNeroVision,avideocardwith3Dacceleration

supportand64MBvideomemoryisrequired.

•UPnP™-capableequipmentisrequiredforstreamingwithNeroMediaHomeserver.

•UPnP™-capableserversoftwareisrequiredforstreamingtoNeroShowTimeasstreamingclient.

Please Note:

GeneralSystemRequirementsaretheminimumrequirementsforbasicfunctionality.Ifyouare

interestedinmoreadvancedfeatureslikeTVrecordingorreal-timecapturingandHighDefinition

recording, authoring, or playback, the requirements will be higher. Please see our website

www.nero.com for more information.

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Availability

ProductwillbeavailableonSeptember29,2008intheNeroOnlineShopatwww.nero.com and at

participating retailers.

OEM and Previous Version Upgrades: Special discounts apply, depending on the version.

Updates: ContinualFREEupdatesforthelifeofNero9availableonline.

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,bytakinga

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, software development kits, and programming interfaces for use with a variety of the latest

platforms and devices. Products are available globally through hardware manufacturers,

internationalpartners,retailers,anddirectlythroughtheNeroOnlineShopatwww.nero.com.

HeadquarteredinKarlsbad,Germany,Neromaintainsregionalofficesin:Karlsbad,Germany;

Glendale,Calif.,USA;Yokohama,Japan;anddevelopmentcentersinKarlsbad,Germanyand

Hangzhou,China.

www.nero.com

Press Contacts:

Volker JacobNeroAGPublic Relations & Communications ManagerPhone:+497248928273Fax:+497248928299E-mail:press@nero.com(Germany)

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