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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

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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:press@nero.com(Germany)

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