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1. down Before you can preview or print your design the labeling application checks to see whether there s a LightScribe disc inserted correctly in the drive if there is no disc or if your disc is not inserted with the LightScribe labeling side down the software will send an error message 5 Select the Preview option to see how your design will look as a LightScribe label Previewing your design lets you determine whether the design elements are placed where you want them and it shows you what the grayscale design will look like on disc 6 Select the Print option to send the label design to disc When you print your design to disc you can choose from three quality modes draft normal or best Draft is the fastest printing mode and the resulting design provides a lower level of contrast best provides the highest contrast and darkest design areas and the burning process takes longer The following table shows a rough estimation of the expected print times Setting Title only Title amp content listing Full label with graphics lt 36 min Te When your label is finished the drive will automatically eject your disc 22 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q A 2 ZO 7o How does LightScribe work The coating on a LightScribe disc changes color when it s exposed to the CD DVD drive s laser The process is similar to film exposure except that the LightScribe surface reacts specifically to2. media Read CD ROM and CD R data media and CD RW and CD DA audio media ENGLISH Format Compatibility DVD write DVD R Version 1 3 DVD R9 Version 1 0 only for drives that support double layer DVD R writing DVD R9 Version 3 0 only for drives that support dual layer DVD R writing DVD RW Version 1 3 DVD R Version 2 1 and DVD RW Version 1 2 DVD RAM Version 2 2 only for drives that support DVD RAM rewriting DVD read DVD ROM single dual layer PTP OPT DVD R DVD R DVD R9 DVD R9 DVD RW DVD RW DVD RAM only for drives that support DVD RAM reading CD write Orange Book Part 2 CD R Volume 1 Part 2 CD R Volume 2 Multi Speed Part 3 CD RW Volume 1 Low Speed Part 3 CD RW Volume 2 High Speed Part 3 CD RW Volume 3 Ultra Speed CD read CD DA CD ROM CD ROM XA Photo CD Multi session Karaoke CD Video CD CD I FMV CD Extra CD Plus CD R and CD RW Recording Modes Supported Track at Once Data can be recorded to disc one track at a time New tracks can be added later This mode requires the disc to be closed through the software application before music CDs can be played back in a CD player or CD ROM drive Disc at Once Data can be recorded to an entire disc in one pass In this mode new data can not be added later Session at Once Data can be recorded to a disc one session at a time In this mode new sessions can be written later This mode allows more disc space to be used than multi sess
3. CMC Daxon DST Fornet Fujifilm GAT Gigastorage MISE Infodisc KingPro LeadData Maxell MBI MCC MPO NanYa Postech Princo Prodisc Ramedia Ricoh Ritek SAST SKC Sony TDK Taiyo Yuden MISE CMC Daxon Gigastorage Infordisc LeadData MCC Princo Prodisc Ricoh Ritek MISE CMC Daxon Fornet Gigastorage Infodisc LeadData OSE amp MCC NanYa Princo Prodisc Ricoh Ritek Pm a Se Lira Speed CMC Daxon Infodisc Mitsubishi Prodisc Ritek Maxell Mitsubishi TDK Sony 16X o T J th CMC JVC MKM Ritek TDK Maxell Panasonic CMC MBI Mitsubishi Tatyo Yuden TDK Sony 16X Mitsubishi Ricoh Ritek DVD RW Infodisc MBI MCC Philips Prodisc Ricoh Ritek Sony Media DVD FieWritable LightScribe CD R HP CMC MCC MBI Only specific drives support LightScribe DVD RAM double layer and or dual layer recording Refer to your drive s original package 20 ENGLISH LIGHTSCRIBE USER GUIDE The following LightScribe chapters are instruction for which support LightScribe disc labeling drive Please refer to your drive s original package to verify if your drive supports LightScribe disc labeling function lightScribe Qa DIRECT DISC LABELING hightScribe DIRECT DISC LABELING Figure LightScribe Logos How to use LightScribe To label your CDs and DVDs with LightScribe you need three components Your LightScribe enabled drive LightScribe
4. authoring software provided with does not support your DVD the DVD writer writer e If using other software contact the software supplier or check the appropriate website to ensure that it supports your DVD writer Disc inserted upside down Reinsert the disc label side up Insufficient hard disk e Ensure that 1 2 to 2 times the capacity of capacity the write data is available on hard disk Required capacity may vary according to write method securely at all connections IDE cable not properly e Ensure that the IDE cable and connectors connected are not damaged check the pins carefully and both sides are connected Writing errors occur Defective or damaged disc Always use high quality media e Always handle discs with care and keep them clean Deep scratches fingerprints or other contaminants on a disc s surface can make it unreadable Insufficient hard disk e Ensure that 1 2 to 2 times the capacity of capacity the write data is available on hard disk Required capacity may vary according to write method Drive not recognized IDE cable not properly e Ensure that the IDE cable and connectors connected are not damaged check the pins carefully and both sides are connected Authoring software used e Use the authoring software provided with does not support your DVD your DVD writer writer e If using other software contact the software supplier or check the appropriate website to ensure that it supports yo
5. from the primary IDE port keep the jumper as Slave and re connect it to the secondary IDE port Set the DVD writer s jumper to Master and connect the DVD writer to the Secondary IDE port Jumper Setting Jumper Setting Jumper Setting CL Cable Select SL Stave CL Cable Select CL Cable Setect iss SL stave bys ae Pad CL Cable Select SLI Slave yj 4 _ ae Z YY EE SECONDARY IDE AN UUM Peer SECONDARY IDE Motherboard e Motherboard Figure Configuration B 1 Figure Configuration B 2 12 ENGLISH Configuration C Current configuration Two hard disk drives connected as Master and Slave devices on the primary IDE port CD ROM or DVD ROM connected as Master device on the secondary IDE port Setting instructions Disconnect the CD ROM or DVD ROM from the secondary IDE port change the jumper to Slave and re connect it to the secondary IDE port Set the DVD writer s jumper to Master and connect it to the secondary IDE port Jumper Setting CL Cabie Setect SLi Stave MA i Maste r CL cablesaect hi OO SLi Stave y MA Master VV JE SECONDARY IDE d J UUU Primary ibe Motherboard Figure Configuration C 13 ENGLISH INSTALLATION CONTINUED 4 Connect the necessary cables to your DVD Writer Figure Connecting Cables A IDE Cable Plug one connector of the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the r
6. labeling software included with your drive other LightScribe enabled applications are also available LightScribe media available where computers are sold You can label your LightScribe disc before or after you burn the data side and you can even label a number of discs in succession whether or not you ve already recorded data on them The important thing to remember is to always insert your LightScribe disc label side down when burning your LightScribe 21 ENGLISH CREATING AND BURNING LIGHTSCRIBE LABELED DISCS 1 Start the LightScribe labeling software Your labeling application may be part of your disc burning software or it may be a stand alone application 2 Choose the appropriate LightScribe setting s for your design Most LightScribe enabled labeling applications require you to select the LightScribe option before designing your label 3 Create your label design You can choose to create a label with text and or graphics and you can choose the area of the disc in which your label will be inscribed from a simple band of text title only to a complete design that covers the entire disc full label Experiment with text fonts ready made backgrounds and your own photos and graphics to design the label that best suits your style For ideas and advice visit www lightscribe com labeltips 4 When your design is ready insert a blank LightScribe disc into the drive label side
7. operating systems you do not need to install additional software to read or play CDs As a DVD ROM drive Most operating systems also let the DVD writer function as a DVD ROM drive as soon as it s installed If you re using one of these operating systems you do not need to install additional software to read or play DVDs As a CD or DVD writer To write to CD or DVD media recordable or rewritable you need to install additional software The software CD included with your DVD writer includes this software offering functions such as mastering packet writing backing up your hard disk or files capturing audio and more To Install Software Install any software that came with your drive by inserting the software disc into the drive and following the onscreen instructions 17 ENGLISH Loading and Unloading the Tray 1 While the DVD writer is powered up push the Eject button on the front panel to eject the tray 2 Place a disc in the tray s depression To write to the data side place the disc with the label side up The disc should lie flat in the tray 3 Press the Eject button again to retract the tray 18 ENGLISH RECORDING amp PLAYING Recording CDs amp DVDs To record CDs and DVDs ensure that you have installed the proper software see previous page Playing DVDs To play commercially released movies on DVD on this drive you must have DVD playback software installed on you
8. that the power cord is connected recognized connected securely at all connections IDE cable not properly e Ensure that the IDE cable and connectors connected are not damaged check the pins carefully and that both sides are connected Excessive noise when Unbalanced disc loaded disc loaded Replace the disc with another the disc with another reading a disc Hectic or label attached to Detach the sticker label a E the surface ensuring that you don t scratch the disc Cannot open the tray Drive locked by software e Wait until the software activity is Eject finished or Stop the software activity and then press eject Disc set incorrectly in tray Turn off power to the drive then insert a small stick or paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the tray Cannot read a previous Load Contents or Import Make sure you properly select import session of a CD RW Session was not selected previous sessions when writing new disc that has been during write process data to the disc written to at least twice Defective or damaged disc Always use high quality media Always handle discs with care and keep them clean Deep scratches fingerprints or other contaminants on a disc s surface can make it unreadable Disc inserted upside down Remove the disc from the tray and reinsert it label side up 24 ENGLISH Write Problems Cannot write to disc Authoring software used e Use the
9. the LightScribe imaging process emit any hazardous chemicals No The laser imaging process initiates a chemical change in the colorant material embedded in the disc coating but no hazardous chemicals are created or emitted during the process Q Is the LightScribe disc hot or dangerous to handle immediately after the label is burned A No Although the terms burning data and now burning an image are standard in the gt industry there is no appreciable temperature change involved in either process A CD or DVD 1s safe to touch immediately upon ejection from the drive Can LightScribe create a label in color Currently LightScribe technology is available only in grayscale creating an image that resembles a black and white photograph LightScribe s development strategy does include future announcements about additional capabilities however business and legal requirements prevent publication of more specific information at this time 23 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING If you have trouble during installation or use of your DVD writer please refer to the following information Read Problems Does not operate No power Ensure eae eed the power cord is connected securely at all connections IDE cable not properly e Ensure that the IDE cable and connectors connected are not damaged check the pins carefully and that both sides are connected DVD writer can not be Power cable not properly e Ensure
10. the intense light of the laser What happens if I try to use LightScribe to label a non LightScribe disc The software prevents you from sending a label image to a non LightScribe disc LightScribe enabled software is designed to recognize a LightScribe disc from the identification features embossed on 1t and the system creates an image and sends it to the drive only if the appropriate media is inserted Can I use my computer for other things while the LightScribe label is burning Yes The labeling process runs in the background so the PC can be used for other tasks while the labeling process is underway Can I leave my computer unattended while the LightScribe label is burning Yes LightScribe presents no tasks that require the user s attendance during the burning process In addition a LightScribe system will not go into sleep or power save mode while it is burning a label Q Can I rewrite a LightScribe label the way I can rewrite a CD RW or DVD RW disc A No The current LightScribe technology is not erasable Once the image is burned it s permanent Q Will the LightScribe image cause imbalance when the CD or DVD is spinning in the drive the way a paper label can A No A LightScribe disc is as evenly balanced as any high quality CD or DVD and it ZO spins evenly within the drive Burning an image onto the disc does not change its balance and does not endanger the disc s ability to spin properly Does
11. C SM S L A S L A Bm RE Slave Device Default setting Master Device Figure Setting the Master Slave jumper Cable Select CS If you choose the CS setting the Master Slave setting will be handled automatically according to your hardware configuration This setting requires a Cable Select cable If in doubt about which setting to use use one of the configurations recommended below IDE Drive Configurations The following instructions show how to set the Master Slave jumper according to your computer and hard disk drive s current configuration Configuration A Current configuration Hard disk connected as Master device on the primary IDE port nothing connected to the Secondary IDE port Setting instructions Set the DVD writer s jumper to Master and connect the DVD writer to the secondary IDE port Jumper Setting U AU Verimary ive Motherboard Sp Figure Configuration A 1 ENGLISH Configuration B Current configuration Hard disk connected as Master device and CD ROM or DVD ROM connected as Slave on the primary IDE port nothing connected to the secondary IDE port Simplest setting instructions B 1 Set the DVD writer s jumper to Master and connect the DVD writer to the Secondary IDE port Recommended setting instructions B 2 for performance reasons we do not recommend having an optical drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk drive Disconnect the CD ROM or DVD ROM
12. ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read all instructions carefully and keep this User s Manual for your reference Carefully note all Cautions and Warnings 1 Always install electrical equipment close to an electrical outlet and ensure that the outlet is easily accessible 2 Place power cords where people will not step or trip on them Do not place objects over power cords 3 Install equipment on a stable surface If equipment is not installed on a stable surface it may drop and cause injury 4 Do not place computer equipment in direct sunlight on heating units or near electrical appliances that draw large amounts of current 5 Computer equipment enclosures often have openings for air convection To protect equipment from overheating do not cover air convection openings 6 Ensure that the power source voltage is appropriate whenever connecting equipment to a power outlet 7 If your computer equipment is not in use for several days disconnect it from the power outlet to avoid damage by transient power surges 8 Protect electrical equipment from humidity 9 Always disconnect computer equipment from the electrical outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning use a moist cloth 10 Never pour any liquid into computer equipment openings internal contact with liquid could cause fire or electrical shock 11 Keep the area around your computer equipment clean from dust smoke and other co
13. NSTALLATION Hardware Installation of ATAPI E IDE Drives 10 Changing the Jumper 11 IDE Drive Configuration renee eens E Hardware Installation of Serial ATA Drives soptias ioe tauren teas 16 OPERATION Installing Device Driver and Software 0 0 0000000 17 To Usecthe DVD Wiiloo sireisas een eevee LT TO lnstall SOWA E a5 ich 5h b2ais seacus die kom dsiit aeeaue atta eaad gee exearsatade Loading and Unloading the Tray 0 a 18 Recording amp Playing Recording CDS amp DVDS i455 ci ec enietanatetanteeteatiichdiwal LO Playing DVDs 19 Playing Regionally Encoded DVDs 19 About Software amp Manuals 19 Recommended Recordable amp ReWritable Media 20 LightScribe User Guide How to Use LightScribe ee Creating and Burning LightScribe labeled Discs menue Frequently Asked Questions about LightScribe 1 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Read Problems tenera oli eters accu center o Wite Proble Me sececccsds cnx echaes ate acatse Yon ect wsecen ieee Taa ENGLISH INTRODUCTION This DVD writer provides professional quality DVD and CD performance for writing rewriting and reading It supports Running OPC ROPC and is compatible with Windows Plug amp Play In addition the drive is equipped with buffer underrun technology to eliminate buffer underrun errors so you can safely use your computer for other things while you re writing to DVD or CD and using a we
14. ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ENGLISH RECAUTIONS CAUTION Do not attempt to open the drive for service Removing the cover may cause ex
15. b connection you can update this drive s flash memory to the latest firmware revisions without opening the drive NOTE The drive s maximum write rewrite and read speeds are noted on the original package What You Can Do with the DVD Writer Record data or audio onto recordable or rewritable DVDs or CDs Save photos and other images on recordable or rewritable DVDs or CDs Record digital video or slide shows onto DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW discs Archive images and video to DVDs or CDs Play DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW discs Play music CDs Play VCD amp DVD movies Access interactive reference materials stored on DVDs Master new software programs on DVDs or CDs Creating and burning LightScribe labeled discs Regarding LightScribe disc labeling technology you may also check the chapter LightScribe User Guide for more information DVD functions Write to DVD R and DVD R recordable DVD media Write to DVD RW and DVD RW re writable DVD media Read DVD ROM DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW DVD R9 and DVD R9 discs Write to double layer DVD R recordable DVD R9 and dual layer DVD R recordable DVD R9 media Read or write to DVD RAM media Only specific drives support LightScribe DVD RAM double layer and or dual layer recording Refer to your drive s original package CD functions Write to CD R recordable CD media Write to ultra speed CD RW rewritable CD
16. e NOTE The pin definition of Serial ATA data cable connector should be the same as that in the following figure 6 Optional It may be necessary for you to use a 4 pin to Serial ATA power adapter It depends on the power connectors of your PC power supply If one is required attach this 4 pin to Serial ATA power adapter to the 4 pin power connector from your PC power supply 7 Connect the Serial ATA power connector to the power connector on the rear panel of your drive NOTE The Serial ATA power connector is larger than the Serial ATA data cable connector And the pin definition of Serial ATA power connector should be the same as that in the following figure 8 Put the PC cover back and connect the power cords POWER DATA Figure Rear Panel of Serial ATA Drive 16 ENGLISH OPERATION Installing Device Drivers and Software Your Windows system already has device drivers that let you use the DVD writer to install and set up software from CD ROMs and DVD ROMsSs as soon as the drive is installed However to make use of all the DVD writer s features such as writing to discs and playing commercially recorded movies you need to install additional software To Use the DVD Writer As a CD ROM drive Most Windows Operating Systems Windows XP Windows 2000 supply a generic CD ROM device driver that lets the DVD writer function as a standard CD ROM drive as soon as it s installed If you re using one of these
17. e HDD space for creating a DVD image file to a Single Layer DVD disc Minimum 9 GB free HDD space for creating a DVD image file to a double layer DVD R9 or dual layer DVD R9 disc Interface Available Serial ATA interface connector Only specific drives support double layer and or dual layer recording Refer to your drive s original package ENGLISH FEATURES AND CONTROLS Front View Figure Representative front view of DVD writer your drive may differ A Eject Close Button Close Button Push button to open or close the tray N Busy LED Indication of drive s operation status When lit steadily the drive is reading when blinking the drive is writing or rewriting C Pin Hole Eject If the Eject button fails to work properly insert a paper clip into this hole to open the tray CAUTION Turn off power to the drive before performing manual ejection ENGLISH Rear View For ATAPI E IDE Drives CABLE SELECT DIGITAL ANALOG SLAVE AUDIO AUDIO HOS INTERFACE CSM RP GGL SLA Figure Rear view of ATAPI E IDE drive Four pin connector for DC power input Host IDE Interface 40 pin connector for E IDE interface Connector Device Configuration Six pin jumper for selecting drive mode as an IDE master slave or Jumper cable select Analog Audio Output Four pin connector for analog audio output Use to connect to a Connector sound board or audio amplifier Digital Audio Outpu
18. ear panel of the drive the other end should already be connected to the motherboard B Power Cable Connect a power cable from the computer to the power connector of the drive as shown above In most computers you will find free power connectors that are ready for use If there is no available power connector purchase a power cable splitter for an internal drive C Audio Cables Optional To use a sound card in your system connect an analog audio cable to the four pin analog audio output connector on the rear panel of your drive and to your sound card If your sound board is equipped with the Sony Philips digital interface SPDIF or Digital In and you wish to use the digital audio output from your drive connect a digital audio cable in the same way 14 ENGLISH 5 Carefully slide the DVD writer horizontally into the empty bay and secure it to the PC chassis then replace the computer cover 6 Plug your computer back into the power outlet and then turn the power on 15 ENGLISH HARDWARE INSTALLATION OF SERIAL ATA DRIVES l Turn off your PC and disconnect all power cords 2 Refer to your PC user s manual to remove the PC cover 3 Find an empty bay slide the drive into the bay and mount the drive by using 4 screws 4 Connect a Serial ATA data cable to the Primary or Secondary Serial ATA port on the motherboard or PCI card of your PC 5 Connect the other end of the Serial ATA data cable to your driv
19. ion mode allows because no gap is created between sessions Multi Session Data can be recorded to a disc in one session In this mode new sessions can be written later This mode allows less disc space to be used than session at once mode allows because a gap is created between sessions Packet Writing Data can be added directly to or deleted from rewritable media Useful for data backup This mode requires software that supports packet writing ENGLISH SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Requirements To ensure stable read write rewrite performance a Windows based PC system with the following features is required For ATAPI E IDE Drives Pentium 4 1 3GHz or higher Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Memory Must meet recommended RAM requirements for your operating system minimum 256 MB recommended Hard Drive Minimum 650 MB available capacity for creating a CD image file Minimum 5 GB free HDD space for creating a DVD image file to a Single Layer DVD disc Minimum 9 GB free HDD space for creating a DVD image file to a double layer DVD R9 or dual layer DVD R9 disc Interface Available IDE interface connector For Serial ATA Drives Pentium 4 1 3GHz or higher Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Memory Must meet recommended RAM requirements for your operating system minimum 256 MB recommended Hard Drive Minimum 650 MB available capacity for creating a CD image file Minimum 5 GB fre
20. ntaminants 12 Never open this drive s enclosure For safety reasons the drive should be opened only by qualified service personnel 13 Do not drop or jolt the drive 14 If any of the following situations arise have your drive checked by qualified service personnel a The power cord or plug is damaged b Liquid has penetrated into the equipment c The equipment has been exposed to moisture d The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it to work according to the user s manual e The equipment was dropped and damaged f The equipment has obvious signs of damage 15 DANGER Invisible laser radiation when opened Avoid direct exposure to beam Complies with FDA radiation performance standards 21 CFR subchapter J Laser power Wave Length 783 3nm CD 658 3nm DVD Emission power 0 7 mW Laser diode class 3b 16 DO NOT STORE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WITH TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60 C 140 F Excessive heat may damage the equipment 17 The sound pressure level at the operator s position according to IEC704 1 1982 is equal to or less than 70 dB A ENGLISH FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radi
21. posure to harmful laser beams and electrical voltage To obtain service return the defective drive to the vendor where the drive was purchased e Use the original package for transporting the drive or sending it back for service The original packaging was designed and tested to protect your drive under rough conditions e Keep your CDs and DVDs clean Using a soft dust free cloth to clean the disc surface before recording will improve data integrity e The copyright laws of each country govern the reproduction of copyrighted works The person using this drive may be liable if it is used to make unauthorized copies of copyrighted works e Jt will increase the success rate for copying the data from HDD instead of copying the data by copy on the fly mode Therefore we recommend the user reserving sufficient buffer space for creating a image file at least 650MB for CD 5GB for DVD and if your drive support Double Layer DVD R or Dual Layer DVD R writing then at least 9GB space is needed TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION What You Can Do with the DVD Writer aasan annaua ccc cee cee cee ees Format Compatibility Recording Modes Supported System Configuration System eC WIP CIMCON Seas ice ive Gea vine anetene a seesaw eben Features and Controls POW WWW e508 ws exo een Sho oe ween N ees cee ee Deewana wed wae eases bee Ooo Re VO Wiese facies ct Ree eds ret hee a E a halts sal cat ae een athe I
22. r PC If you do not have DVD playback software on your PC or if you want to replace your DVD playback software install the appropriate application from the enclosed software CD see previous page Playing Regionally Encoded DVDs Some DVDs are encoded to be played in a certain region such as North America or Europe Your drive must be set to the correct region code to play these discs No region code is preset when the DVD writer is shipped Instead the first time a DVD with a region setting is inserted into the DVD writer the act of inserting the DVD sets the drive to that region code If you later insert a DVD with a different region code you are prompted to accept a region code change If you do not accept the change the DVD will not play If you do accept the change the DVD writer s region code setting is changed NOTE You may change the DVD writer s region code only 5 times After that you will not be able to change your drive s code setting Your DVD playback software will warn you if you approach the 5 change limit About Software amp Manuals The detailed user s manual for the recording and playback software is automatically installed on your computer when you install the software itself 19 RECOMMENDED RECORDABLE amp REWRITABLE MEDIA For consistent high quality we recommend CD and DVD media from the following manufacturers recommendations are subject to change without notice COMPACT
23. t Two pin connector for digital audio data For connecting to a sound Connector board that support Sony Philips digital interface SPDIF or Digital In For Serial ATA Drives SATA POWER SERIAL DATA PIs Pf S7 Si Pa dO q R Figure Rear view of Serial ATA drive Serial ATA 15 pin connector for DC power input Power Connector Serial ATA 7 pin connector for Serial ATA data interface Data Connector ENGLISH HARDWARE INSTALLATION OF ATAPI E IDE DRIVES Installing the DVD Writer This chapter explains how to physically install your DVD writer in your computer The steps you need to perform are as follows 1 Turn off your computer system and unplug it from the power outlet 2 Remove the computer cover 3 Set the Master Slave jumper on the rear panel of the DVD writer following the instructions below NOTE To get the best results from your hard disk drive and your DVD writer we recommend that you connect the DVD writer to the secondary IDE port as the Master device as described below 10 ENGLISH Changing the Jumper The Master Slave jumper can be used to set the DVD writer to Master MA or Slave SL setting as shown below Do not use two jumpers to set MA and SL simultaneously C S M
24. ur DVD writer Cannot write at highest DVD CD media not e Use media rated for the highest speed speed compatible with high speed your drive can write to Defective or damaged disc Always use high quality media e Always handle discs with care and keep them clean Deep scratches fingerprints or other contaminants on a disc s surface can make it unreadable Authoring software used e Use the authoring software provided with does not support your DVD your DVD writer writer e If using other software contact the software supplier or check the appropriate website to ensure that it supports your DVD writer 25
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