Copying using a fast copy (on the fly)

Nero can perform a fast copy (on the fly) straight from the CD-ROM to the recorder without using an "intermediate" image file.

Some of the disadvantages listed below do not apply to recorders which have a mechanism (BURN-Proof, Just Link, Safe Burn, etc.) to prevent a buffer underrun thereby making the burn process more stable. This is a simplified version of how it works: if the data is not supplied quickly enough the recorder interrupts the burn process, waits until there is enough data in the buffer again and continues to write at the same point.

Advantage

This feature, which is often desirable, allows faster copying and also requires no additional storage space on the hard disk.

Disadvantage

The advantage of speed may also become a disadvantage:

  1. Place the CD/DVD to be copied in the CD/DVD drive.
  2. Place an empty CD/DVD in the recorder.
  3. Start a new compilation by clicking on the appropriate button or the File menu and the command New.
  4. Click on the Copy CD icon - the Burn tab is in front. Set the procedure for copying CD and/or DVDs on the tabs.
  5. Click on the Copy Options tab and activate the "fast copy (on the fly)" control field.

    Note: If you are unable to activate the control box the read drive is also the burn drive. In this case click on the drop down button and select another drive. If necessary you can also change the read speed of the chosen CD/DVD drive.

  6. Click on the Read Options tab and decide how Nero is to behave during reading.
  7. Click on the Burn button to start the burn process (or the simulation - depending on the chosen option). Nero now runs all the necessary stages selected. A status window will appear showing the stages implemented and informing you how the burn process is progressing. As soon as Nero has completed the write process a window will appear showing a result e.g. "burn process 12x (1800 KB/s) successful".
  8. Click on the OK button to close the dialog box. The CD is then ejected. The messages shown can either be saved, printed or discarded. Close the window by clicking on the Discard or Close buttons.
  9. You can now check what has been written on your CD by reinserting the CD and clicking on the CD-Info icon.

    See also:

    Copying using an image file

    Verifying audio read quality

    Setting speed on CD/DVD-ROM drives


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