Troubleshooting; Included Software 1; Nero Startsmart; Nero Express - Memorex 8X Quick Install Manual

3.5. Troubleshooting

If your new drive is not performing as expected, look up the symptoms in the following
table and take the appropriate corrective action.
Symptom Possible Cause
Drive does not Outlet into which the drive
power up is plugged is not live.
Power cable is not
attached properly.
The recording The input port on the
speed is lower than computer is most likely
specified. USB 1.1 instead of USB
2.0.
The speed rating of CD-Rs
or CD-RWs is not as high
as the speed selected.
If you have attempted the above and have not resolved your issue, please contact
Note:
Memorex Technical Support.
4. INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Your Memorex 16X DVD Recorder kit includes a CD-ROM disc that installs the powerful,
comprehensive and customized Memorex Nero 6 software package, offering easy and
simple access to nearly all of the most popular CD and DVD recording formats available
today. This software allows you to create and copy digital audio, data, photo, and video
programs on both CD's and DVD's. The package includes:

4.1. Nero StartSmart

Nero StartSmart is the command center of the Nero 6 product family and makes it easier to
find, identify, and use the comprehensive software programs. Once you have launched Nero
StartSmart, all you have to do is select the desired task and the corresponding software starts
automatically.

4.2. Nero Express 6

Nero Express 6 provides a simple, uncluttered interface to powerful and efficient recording pro-
grams on both CD and DVD discs.
Self Diagnostic & Repair
Check the outlet to make sure it is
live.
Check to make sure the
connections are correct.
USB 1.1 is much slower than
2.0.,and will limit CD-R recording to
4X or slower and DVD recording to
1X or prevent it altogether. Upgrade
to USB 2.0 if you want to use the
drive to its fullest capabilities or add
a IEEE-1394/FireWire Host Controller
card to your computer. If you are
using a iLink-200 port, you need to
be using a iLink-400 port or better
for adequate performance.
Check the speed rating of discs to be
sure the writing speed selected is the
same or less than the disc's rating.
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4.3. NeroVision Express 2

With NeroVision Express 2, you can record videos and edit or burn existing video files.
Creating associated menus, that is, menus that allow users to select a section of a program or
choose between individual films, is also quick and uncomplicated with NeroVision Express 2.
You can also use NeroVision Express 2 to create convenient slide shows and even use your
own music as a soundtrack for them.

4.4. InCD 4

InCD 4 is a packet-writing program that formats rewritable discs in such a way that they can be
used as "super diskettes." You can copy files onto the disc by simply Dragging and then
Dropping the files you have chosen on to your new DVD Recorder drive in Microsoft Windows
Explorer or save them to a disc quickly and easily using Nero Express 6.

4.5. Nero BackItUp

Nero BackItUp is a convenient, easy-to-operate, and powerful program for backing up
and restoring data. It allows you to archive your back-ups on either CD or DVD discs,
an economical and secure method of data security.

4.6. Nero ShowTime

Nero ShowTime is a program that can play back nearly all digital recordings (e.g., movies, TV
programs, home videos, DVD video) with excellent picture and sound quality.

4.7. Nero Cover Designer

Nero Cover Designer is a user-friendly program for creating and designing individual covers and
labels. It allows you to use your own ideas to create personalized CD covers, booklets, and
much more. You can give every disc an individual custom look.

4.8. Nero Recode 2

Nero Recode 2 is a new program for copying and archiving non-copy-protected DVD video
titles onto a single 4.7 GB DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW disc. If the source DVD is a dual-layer
disc with contents greater than 4.7 GB, Nero Recode 2 can compress the contents so that
they fit onto a single empty DVD disc without any noticeable loss of quality. Nero Recode 2
can also combine multiple video titles from non CSS-encrypted single or dual-layer discs to
create a single seamless title.

4.9. Nero Media Player

The Nero Media Player program enables you to play back audio tracks. The program supports
most current formats, including MP3, WAV, AAC, to name but a few. Nero Media Player also
enables you to play back Internet streams and to create and play back playlists of your favorite
music.

4.10. Nero ToolKit

The contains the following programs:
Nero ToolKit
and by Simple Star.
Nero InfoTool PhotoShow Deluxe
tests the speed of the available CD/DVD drives.
speed of discs in order to noticeably reduce noise level or to optimize the spin up or spin down
times of your drives. provides you with information about the most important
Nero InfoTool
features of installed drives, inserted discs, installed software, and much more.
Nero CD-DVD Speed, Nero DriveSpeed,
is a program that
Nero CD-DVD Speed
allows you to set the read
Nero DriveSpeed
PhotoShow
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