Copying using an image file
There are three stages to copying using an image file. First of all Nero reads the original CD from a CD drive and then, in the second stage, produces an image file on the hard disk containing all the information from the CD. In the third stage Nero writes the image file already created onto an empty CD.
This procedure guarantees the greatest possible insurance against data being supplied too slowly which could lead to defective blanks. With audio CDs this choice allows audio data to be corrected - something which would not be possible with simultaneous reading and burning.
The following is a step-by-step guide to using Nero to copy a CD:
All settings may be left at their default values.
- Place the CD to be copied in the recorder.
- Start a new compilation by clicking on the appropriate button or the File menu and the command New.
- Click on the Copy CD icon - the Burn tab is in front. Set the procedure for copying CDs on the tabs.
- Click on the Copy Options tab and deactivate the "Fast copy " control field. Check whether the CD drive shown also contains the original CD and, if necessary, change it by clicking on the drop down button and selecting the drive required. If necessary you can also change the read speed of the CD drive selected.
- Click on the Image tab and define the name of the image file and the directory where this is to be stored.
If you do not need the image file for another copying operation you can have it deleted automatically. To do this, activate the "Delete Image File after CD Copy" control field.
Note: A copy over image may consist of up to 1000 MBs so you should ensure that you have enough storage space on the hard disk selected. We also recommend that you save the copy over image on the fastest hard disk. If you click on the appropriate button Nero will automatically carry out a speed test of all your hard disks and provide you with the result.
- Click on the Read Options tab and decide how Nero is to behave during reading.
- Click on the Burn tab to define the actions to be implemented, the burn speed and the number of copies to be burnt.
- Click on the Copy button to start the copying process. Nero now carries out all the necessary stages as defined. A status window will appear showing the stages implemented and informing you how the burn process is progressing.
Note: If you read in the original CD with the recorder the tray will open after producing the image file. Remove the original CD and insert an empty one.
When Nero has finished the write process a window will appear saying, for example, "Burn process 12 x (1800 KBs) successful".
- 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.
- Now you can verify what has been written on your new CD by inserting the CD into the recorder again and clicking on the CD-Info icon.
See also:
Copying using a fast copy (on the fly)
Verifying audio read quality
Setting speed on CD/DVD-ROM drives