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Memorex 8X DVD Recorder User Manual

1. NeroVision Express 2 If you have Windows 98SE and have installed the USB Driver look for the following to uninstall the drivers Memorex External Drive USB 2 0 Drivers 9 In order to uninstall PhotoShow Deluxe you will be required to uninstall it by using the Add Remove Programs interface in your Operating System Once you select PhotoShow Deluxe Click Add Remove 5 3 Using Nero StartSmart The Command Center The new program Nero StartSmart is the command center for the Nero 6 product family and makes it easier to use the comprehensive software programs Once you have started Nero StartSmart all you have to do is select the desired category e g Audio then choose a task e g Make Audio CD and the relevant software starts automatically Note The tasks shown in Nero StartSmart depend upon the version and the installed programs of Nero 6 and therefore can deviate from the description within the documentation 2 1 20 5 4 User Interface and Navigation 5 4 1 Standard view 5 4 2 The Nero StartSmart Bar Nero StartSmart consists of the following areas and elements To Launch Nero StartSmart click on the Nero StartSmart Icon on your Desktop or Quick Launch Toolbar This button opens the Nero ProductCenter If you are in the Nero ProductCenter clicking on this button takes you back to standard view Clicking on this button adds the Nero StartSmart bar to the program interface The Nero StartSmart bar shows you
2. SVCD CD only Capture Video Play Video Make your own DVD Video DVD only Make or Modify DVD VR DVD R RW only Make DVD Slideshow DVD only Convert DVD Video Movies to Nero Digital PhotoShow Deluxe Expert mode Make Video CD VCD CD only Make Super Video CD SVCD CD only Make Video CD Slideshow VCD CD only Make Super Video CD Slideshow SVCD CD only Capture Video Play Video Make your own DVD Video DVD only Make or Modify DVD VR DVD R RW only Make DVD Slideshow DVD only Recode DVD Video DVD only Convert DVD Video Movies to Nero Digital PhotoShow Deluxe Make MovieRecord Directly to Disc DVD R RW only Burn DVD Video Files This category contains the possible tasks for Photo and Video discs The tasks displayed depend on the selected mode This contains the tasks involving copying and the tasks relating to backing up What is displayed depends on the selected project type and the current mode Standard mode Copy DVD Video Movie to CD CD only Copy Entire DVD Video DVD only Copy Multiple DVD Video Movies to One DVD only Copy Disc Back up Files Restore Backups Schedule Backups Burn Image to Disc Expert mode Copy DVD Video Movie to CD CD only Copy Entire DVD Video DVD only Copy Multiple DVD Video Movies to One DVD only Copy Disc Back up Files Restore Backups Schedule Backups Burn Image to Disc 25 This section contains the additional tasks relating to discs What is
3. fire or other hazards These precautions include but are not limited to the following Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble or modify it Otherwise there is an increased risk of electrical shock or fire The device contains no user serviceable parts If it appears to be malfunctioning have it inspected by qualified service personnel Opening the drive enclosure will also void your warranty on this product Do not look inside the device If you expose your eyes to the laser inside the device you risk damage or loss of your vision Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the device Otherwise there is an increased risk of personal injury electrical shock damage to the device or fire Please take particular care if small children are present Do not expose the device to rain use it near water or in damp or wet conditions or place containers on it that contain liquids which might spill into an openings Otherwise there is an increased risk of electrical shock fire or personal injury Follow the Owner s Manual carefully Otherwise there is an increased risk of personal injury electrical shock fire or damage to the unit Follow the correct procedure when setting up the device If unusual smells sounds or smoke emanate from the device or if liquids enter the device switch the computer and drive off immediately and unplug it from the power outlet Otherwise there is an increased risk of el
4. 8 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2 1 Setting up your recorder for use Follow these steps to set your recorder up for use with your PC 1 Face the rear of your new external drive to observe the power and interface cable connections Figure 1 AUDIO OUT USB2 0 IEEE1394 DC IN POWER ON OFF Figure 1 2 Plug the power supply connector to the rear panel of the enclosure Figure 2 3 Plug the AC power cord into the power supply Figure 3 L R Figure 2 Figure 3 Power Supply Power Cord 4 Plug the AC power cord into a 120VAC outlet Figure 4 Figure 4 AUDIO OUT USB2 0 IEEE1394 DC IN POWER ON OFF L R USB AUDIO OUT USB2 0 IEEE1394 DC IN POWER ON OFF L R 5 Choose the USB 2 0 connection Figure 5 or the IEEE 1394 connection Figure 6 to plug into your PC and select the appropriate interface cable Plug the appropriate cable into its respective port on the external drive NOTE Do not plug the other end of the cable into your PC yet this step will come later see page 10 Figure 5 Figure 6 AUDIO OUT USB2 0 IEEE1394 DC IN POWER ON OFF L R AUDIO OUT USB2 0 IEEE1394 DC IN POWER ON OFF L R 1394 6 Locate the appropriate USB or IEEE 1394 connection on your PC If you are using USB and Windows 98SE do Not connect the USB cable to your computer until you have installed the USB drivers we have supplied Please
5. CD DVD writing application software Packet Writing This method is used to record data onto a disc on a file by file basis This method divides a track into small segments called packets so that data can be written on a packet by packet basis which means that you can write data in much the same way as you can copy data to a floppy or hard drive Since the data can be written easily packet writing is proper to daily data backup Packet writing also enables you to add packets to a disc as long as there is free space available on the disc ABOUT THE FIRMWARE The firmware is a small piece of software built into the Memorex DVD recorder and is used to control its basic operation Since it resides in flash memory it can be overwritten and updated Important Note Ordinary audio CD players can only playback single session discs or the first session on a multi session disc Do not record audio data on the second and subsequent sessions Session at Once SAO This method is used to write all data on a session by session basis Unlike Track at Once described above Session at Once enables you to record multiple tracks onto a disc at at a time CD EXTRA for example uses this method to write multiple pieces of audio data or multiple tracks in the first session and information required for computers in the second session This method enables you to add data into the same disc one session at a time as long as there is free space av
6. not be longer than 64 characters Writing Speed Select the speed for the burning process Number of copies Select the number of copies to be burned Note Clicking on the More button expands the burning window and offers additional setting options such as selection of the burning method and simulation of the burning process 7 Click on the Burn button to start burning the disc I The burning process starts and you will see information about the current status I Once the burning process is complete you can print or save a log of the burning process To do this click on the appropriate button 8 Click on the Next button to advance to the selection window 9 Select the desired option or close Nero Express 6 35 6 3 Make a CD or DVD Video Disc A video disc contains video files that you can burn in a variety of formats VCD SVCD or DVD Video that you can record on your Memorex 16X DVD drive This QuickStart Guide describes the creation of a DVD video disc The procedure for a VCD or SVCD is essentially the same 1 Start Nero StartSmart Icon select the Photo and Video category and click on Make your own DVD Video I NeroVision Express 2 starts automatically and the selection window for video discs opens 34 2 Click on Add Video Files to open the window for selecting the files 3 Select the desired files and click on the Open button to transfer them to the compilation 4 Repeat steps 2 an
7. or XP operating system Internal CD ROM or DVD ROM drive to install driver software with DMA set if it is a DVD ROM drive and you are planning to use it as a source drive when backing up your DVD s Please see Section 3 1 below for more information on DMA page 12 1 1 2 Package Contents In addition to the items listed below this package may contain additional software see product box for details and optional items such as promotional offers 1 External DVD Recorder 2 Quick Setup Map 3 Quick Install Guide 4 Software Installation CD 5 AC Power Cord and Adapter 6 One USB 1 1 2 0 Cable 7 One IEEE 1394 iLink FireWire Cable 8 One Blank DVD R Disc 9 Late Breaking News if applicable 6 Specifications are subject to change without notice 1 3 Double Layer Recording The new Double Layer discs allow for 80 percent more recording capacity than current single layer discs delivering 8 5GB of data versus the standard 4 7GB DVD capacity Longer continuous recording makes Double Layer DVDs ideal for recording movies music and sporting events High capacity double layer DVDs are also an ideal back up and storage medium for data files Double Layer DVD R9 discs record at 2 4x speed and require a double layer burner such as this drive for recording However they are playback compatible with most standard computer and home DVD players on the market because they conform to the DVD9 commercial standard 9
8. or playback of DVD Discs or DVD video information See the chart below Port Data Transfer Rate Operating System Note USB 1 1 Up to 12Mbits Sec Windows 98SE Me Windows 2000 XP USB 1 1 will not transfer data fast enough for DVD recording or smooth video playback from the drive and will limit the drive s overall writing USB 2 0 Up to 480Mbits Sec Windows Me Windows 2000 XP Microsoft does not sup port USB 2 0 natively in Win 98SE You will need to install the Win98SE USB drivers that we have provided in the software CD You may be able to install an add in PCI card with USB 2 0 ports on it and with proprietary drivers provided by the card maker IEEE 1394 iLink FireWire iLink connections need to be iLink 400 at minimum An iLink 200 connection will not allow high speed writing and may have further issues depending on the age of your system Up to 400Mbits Sec Windows 98SE Me Windows 2000 XP 13 1 2 Disc Loading Tray Holds the CD or DVD disc Open the loading tray by pressing the eject button Headphone Jack Volume Control Forced Eject Hole Opens the loading tray when the tray cannot be opened using the eject button LED Indicator This indicator displays the drive status Eject Button Press this button to unload load the tray USB Connection Windows 98SE Me Click on the icon in the system tray Select Safely remove the Memorex DVD R RW drive and wait a few seconds until a window
9. proceed as follows Note To uninstall the software under Windows 2000 or Windows XP you must have administrator rights 1 Insert the Memorex Nero 6 CD into the CD DVD drive 2 If the Setup program launches automatically an installation menu will appear in which you can Click on the Exit button to close the Software Installation wizard 3 Browse to the main directory of your Memorex Software CD Note If the program does not start automatically Browse to the main directory of your Memorex Software CD 4 Open the Tools directory 5 Double click on the General Clean Tool application file 1 6 Deluxe is included exclusively in this bundle this award winning software allows you to store and edit all your digital photos and images with professional quality tools and ease Note This area also has two New and special links to the Memorex website One is a link to the Memorex Tech Support form page where you can request assistance with an issue you may be experiencing The other link takes you to the Memorex FAQ s page for you to gain immediate access to Frequently Asked Questions 4 11 InCD EasyWrite Reader 4 InCD EasyWrite Reader 4 is a program that allows you to read discs written in MRW Mount Rainier ReWritable format on systems that do not support MRW 4 12 DVD Video Plug in In conjunction with the NeroVision Express 2 program the DVD Video Plug in allows the encoding of video files in DVD SVCD forma
10. see examples below Figure 7 Figure 8 USB USB On Board USB 1 1 2 0 Ports USB 2 0 Host Controller Card Ports 1394 IEEE 1394a Host Controller Card Ports USB PC Front Panel USB Ports PC Front Panel IEEE 1394a Ports 1394 1 1 1 0 2 1 1 Installing the Windows 98SE USB 2 0 Drivers Follow these steps to install the USB drivers for your External drive only if you are using the Windows 98SE operating system 1 Turn your computer on 2 Once your computer has finished loading the Operating System and any programs that launch when you start up Insert your Memorex Software and Driver CD from your new Memorex External DVD recorder kit Note If the program does not start automatically select your existing internal CD DVD drive containing the Memorex CD in Windows Explorer Double click on the setup exe program in the main directory 3 Once the program has launched click on the Install Win98SE USB Drivers button Shown below in the main splash screen 4 Follow the on screen directions to install your drivers 5 You will need to install the Software suite once your new drive has been installed and detected by your computer It is recommended that you leave the software suite install window open and that you choose to click on the Install Memorex Software Suite button Shown below in the main splash screen This will launch the installation of the most commonly used components of the Powerful Memorex S
11. trying to write to an unstable disc Replace the disc with another blank disc If the drive fails to write to a variety of different discs it may be faulty and you should contact Memorex Tech Support NOTE Before you contact Memorex Tech Support verify that the blank media you have purchased is of a format that your drive supports Example This drive does Not support writing to DVD RAM media If you insert a blank DVD RAM disc you will have the results detailed in this issue 7 11 When I copy data or music why can t my CD ROM drive or CD players see the information or play music It might be because you are using a CD RW disc Most older CD ROM drives and CD players do not recognize the new rewritable media so they won t be able to read the information In case of difficulties or to find answers to your questions please 1 Carefully read this Quick Start Guide 2 Visit our Customer Support web site at http www memorex com 3 E mail our Tech Support at techsupport memorex com 4 Call Toll Free at 877 is it live 474 8548 Technicians are available M F 9 6 p m P S T 44 7 5 The disc is ejected without order or it comes out spontaneously Is the disc set properly horizontally on the disc tray Set the disc properly and close the disc tray Is the disc dusty or dirty Remove dust or dirt from the disc using an air spray or a dry soft cloth To avoid damaging your discs wipe the disc gently from the c
12. GUIDE amp SOFTWARE MANUAL dual FORMAT DVD RECORDER For DVD amp DVD Recording EXTERNAL USB 2 0 IEEE 1394a S DOUBLE LAYER 16 DVD ROM read speedx DVD RW RW re write speed4x 8 DVD R write speedx DVD R9 write speed CD R write speedx 48 CD RW re write speedx 24 CD ROM read speedx 48 DVD R write speed 16x 2 4x DOUBLE LAYER Supports Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP USB drivers required for use with Windows 98SE D FCC INFORMATION U S A 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual meets FCC requirements Modifications not expressly approved by Memorex may void your authority granted by the FCC to use the product 2 IMPORTANT When connecting this product to accessories and or another product use only high quality shielded cables Cable s supplied with this product MUST be used Follow all installation instructions Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA 3 NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class B digital devices Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates uses radio fr
13. ailable on the disc A disc that contains data written in several sessions by this method is defined as a multi session disc like a disc written by the Track at Once method Track at Once TAO This method is used to write all data on a track by track basis A track can be defined as the smallest unit of area that contains an ordinary program image file text file etc This method enables you to add data to the same disc one track of data at a time as long as there is free space available on the disc A disc that contains data written in several sessions is defined as a multi session disc An area that records data and management information Lead in Lead out is defined as a session Lead in and Lead out are signals written for stating the starting and ending points of one session 49 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING These precautions explain how to use the device correctly and safely thereby preventing injury to yourself or to others This section has been sub divided into a WARNING section and a CAUTION section according to the likelihood and nature of any potential injuries or damage inflicted The relate to your personal safety and also help you minimize the risk of damaging the device Please read these sections carefully before proceeding WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock short circuiting damages
14. ailed instructions on how to do this 7 8 Is more than one CD DVD writing software installed on your computer Installing more than one writing software on a computer may cause overall instability of operation The writing software that comes with the drive can be used together without problems Writing software must support the drive in order to recognize the drive Contact the manufacturer of your CD DVD writing software to see whether the software supports the drive Writing Methods Disc at Once DAO This method is used to write all data onto a disc in one operation It writes multiple pieces of data without placing a space between data starting with the innermost track of the disc Once data is written by this method no data can be added to the same disc even if there is free space available on the disc This method is useful for making a backup copy of an entire CD or DVD 47 8 APPENDIX Technical Notes Buffer Underrun Protection Function DVD drives are equipped with a buffer memory that temporarily stores data that is being transferred When the buffer memory becomes empty due to a delay of data transfer for any reason a writing error happens Such a condition is defined as a buffer underrun such an error is defined as a buffer underrun error Buffer underrun protection is featured in this drive When a buffer underrun almost happens buffer underrun protection temporarily suspends the writing process Writing res
15. changes you have made you can always revert to the original default settings by clicking on the Configure button and choosing Restore Defaults 5 4 5 Nero ProductCenter Clicking on the button opens the Nero ProductCenter The first column contains the version number of the installed products from Ahead Software while the other column shows the currently available version numbers As a result you are always able to keep your programs up to date To update if you are currently connected to the Internet you can connect directly to the home page and start the download 6 BURNING THE BASICS In this section the QuickStart guide only deals with the default combinations If you have already changed the program assignment the programs opened differ from those in the QuickStart For more details please refer to the Html Help guides under the Nero StartSmart Manuals section or to the PDF manuals found in Manuals folder under the Program Files Ahead directory on your computer These documents cover mostly all of the details you should need to become an expert 6 1 Make a Data Disc 1 Click on the Nero StartSmart Icon select the Data category and click on Make Data Disc 27 2 In the window click on the Add button to open the window for selecting files 3 Select the desired files and click on the Add button to transfer them to the compilation 4 Once you have finished adding files click on the Finished button t
16. ct the speed for the burning process Number of copies Select the number of copies to be burned 38 9 Once the burning process is complete a corresponding message appears Click on the OK button to close the window 10 Select the desired option or close NeroVision Express 2 41 40 5 Once you have made all your settings click on the Burn button to start burning the disc I The burning process starts and you will see information about the current status I Once the burning process is complete you can print or save a log of the burning process 6 Click on the Next button to advance to the selection window 7 Select the desired option or close Nero Express 6 6 5 Upgrade Options You have the option of upgrading to the full retail version of Nero Burning ROM if you would like to add more features and options to your recording software Visit Nero at http www nero com to find out what extra features are available and to purchase the full version if you choose 6 5 1 Updates free downloads At http www nero com you will find regular updates for all programs with new functions integrated and or errors eliminated You can either retrieve these updates via your Nero ProductCenter or just look at the Nero website from time to time In order to optimize the functionality of your programs we recommend that you keep them up to date On occasion Memorex may post a special update on the Memorex website Click on th
17. d 3 to add more video files 5 All selected files appear in the compilation window Click on the Next button to create the menu 37 7 You can use the remote control to move around the menu e g to view the videos again Click on the Next button to proceed to the next window Note With the Left Mouse button click on the video thumbnail of your choice while holding the button down you may drag the selected thumbnail around your project work area to avoid key or special areas like peoples faces or various items of your custom background picture if you have chosen one Before burning the disc make the final settings then click Burn to continue 36 6 Make the desired changes to the DVD menu by highlighting the individual menu items with the mouse and selecting the desired option Click on the Next button to proceed to the next window Burn to Select the Memorex 16X DVD recorder from the list of connected recorders Write to Hard If you do not want to burn the project yet but you want to save it to Disc Folder the hard disc instead click on this button to open up a window where you can select the location you to which you can save it Volume Name Change the name of the disc if you wish to do so Recording Settings Depending on the selected destination recorder you can adjust the recording settings e g to select the burn speed Note Clicking on the More button expands the burning window and offers ad
18. dimension to your PC s capabilities and performance by allowing you to record re write and play both CD s and DVD s of several formats all with a single drive Memorex makes award winning optical drives to which many other drives are compared Memorex quality reliability features bundled software and reputation are the reasons why you have made the right choice in choosing Memorex Before you can start enjoying all the features and benefits of your new Memorex drive please read this manual thoroughly It is also a good idea to keep this manual in a safe place for future reference 1 1 1 System Requirements Your new Memorex drive is a high performance DVD recording device For optimum performance Memorex recommends installing our new drive in a high performance PC While complying with the minimum requirements highlighted below will ensure proper installation and operation of the drive Memorex s recommended components are essential for high speed recording Minimum Requirements IBM PC and compatibles PCs Intel Pentium III 800MHz Pentium 4 1 8GHz or higher is recommended for better results or equivalent 128MB of memory 512MB of memory is recommended for better results Fast hard disk drive with 15 ms or faster speed and DMA set A V Rated hard disk drives are recommended for better results and ensured high quality when capturing video USB 2 0 port or IEEE 1394 iLink FireWire port Windows 98SE Me 2000
19. displayed depends on the selected disc type and the current mode 24 Standard mode Get System Info Test Drive Erase Disc Make Label or Cover Control Drive s Speed Memorex Tech Support Memorex FAQ s Expert mode Get System Info Test Drive Erase Disc Make Label or Cover Control Drive s Speed Disc Info Memorex Tech Support Memorex FAQ s 5 4 4 Assigning Programs Clicking on a task in Nero StartSmart automatically opens a program that is well suited for executing that task Many tasks such as creating an audio CD can be performed with more than one program and you can change the program assignment if you like For example if you were to purchase the Retail upgrade of Nero 6 and preferred to use Nero Burning ROM 6 rather than the default application Nero Express 6 to create an audio CD you would proceed as follows 1 Click on the button on the left hand side of the program window to display the Nero StartSmart bar if it is not already displayed 2 Hover the mouse pointer above the desired task and the application that will open when you click on the task appears on the left 3 Click on the drop down button next to the program names and select the application you want to start 4 Check the Use as standard application check box if you always want this program to open in the future 5 Click on the button with the green arrow to save the change and open the desired program If you are not happy with the
20. ditional setting options such as selection of the coding quality and the aspect ratio of the video I The burning process starts and you will see information about the current status 39 6 4 Copy a Disc Unless you own the copyright or have the permission of the copyright holder the unauthorized copying of discs represents a violation of national or international laws and may result in serious penalties 1 Start Nero StartSmart Icon select the Copy and Backup category and click on Copy Disc I NeroVision Express 2 starts automatically and the selection window for the drives and the final burning settings opens up 2 Select the drive containing the disc to be copied as the source drive 3 Select the Memorex DVD RW 16X DVD recorder as your destination drive 4 In the Quick Copy section you can determine how the disc is to be copied If the Quick Copy option is selected the copy is made directly i e from drive to drive This method is quick but is susceptible to errors If the Quick Copy option is not selected a temporary image file for the original disc is first recorded on the hard drive and the image file is then burned from the temporary image file This method takes longer and the size of the image file and therefore the required hard disc space corresponds to the quantity of data to be copied from the original disc In addition you can also make the following settings Writing Speed Sele
21. e Memorex FAQ s button in your StartSmart Toolkit or StartSmart Extras area to check on the Memorex FAQ s page or browse the Memorex website to http www memorex com service_support software php to check for any available downloads related to your kit 6 6 FAQ 1 Where can I find step by step directions for using Nero Express 6 NeroVision Express 2 and Nero BackItUp In addition to this Guide the Nero StartSmart bar has a Manuals section with Html versions of the Nero manuals and the Program Files Ahead Manuals directory on your hard drive has PDF versions of the manuals containing detailed instructions for using the Nero software Adobe Acrobat Reader is required in order to access any supplied PDF files It can be downloaded for free at www adobe com 2 One of my encoders has expired What should I do For licensing reasons Memorex and Nero are only permitted to integrate demonstration versions into Nero 6 for some formats This gives you the chance to test out the encoder functions for a limited time To activate the demo version you must purchase the corresponding encoder plug in You can do this at http www nero com in the online shop We decided to do take this step so that only those users who actually want to use these functions would have to pay the license fees due 43 7 TROUBLESHOOTING A summary of common questions and their answers are listed below to help you troubleshoot your new drive before calling for cu
22. ecording process Note Clicking on the More button expands the burning window and offers additional setting options such as selection of the burning method and simulation of the burning process 7 Click on the Burn button to start burning the disc 31 3 Select the desired files and click on the Add button to transfer them to the compilation 6 Before burning the disc make the final settings 4 Once you have finished adding files click on the Finished button to close the window and return to the Nero Express 6 screen 5 All the files you have added appear in the compilation window Click on the Next button to advance to the burning window 30 6 2 Make an Audio Disc An audio disc CD contains music files that can be played back in any CD player and many DVD players 1 Start Nero StartSmart Icon select the Audio category and click on Make Audio CD I Nero Express 6 starts automatically and the compilation window for audio discs opens 2 In the window click on the Add button to open the window for selecting files 33 32 Current Recorder Select the Memorex 16X DVD recorder from the list of connected recorders Title CD TEXT If the recorder supports the writing of CD TEXT you can enter the title of the CD here The title may not be longer than 64 characters Artist CD TEXT If the recorder supports the writing of CD TEXT you can enter the artist s name for the CD here The name may
23. ectrical shock fire or damage to the device Please contact Memorex Tech Support 877 is it live 474 8548 to obtain an RMA Make sure the computer is electrically grounded Otherwise there is an increased risk of electrical shock When opening up the computer always unplug the computer from the electrical outlet Do not touch the plug with wet hands Otherwise there is an increased risk of electrical shock 48 CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to yourself or others or damage to the device or other property these precau tions include but are not limited to the following Always unplug all computer equiptment from the electrical outlet if it will not be used for a prolonged period of time or if there is a risk of lightning Otherwise there is an increased risk of electrical shock short circuiting or fire Do not expose the device to excessive heat or vibrations such as in direct sunlight or near a heater Also avoid placing it in extreme cold or in a dusty environment Otherwise the front panel may become disfigured or the internal components may be damaged Do not use the device near other electrical products such as televisions radios or speakers Otherwise this may cause interference which can affect the proper operation of those other products Do not place the device in an unstable position Otherwise it may accidentally fall do
24. enter perpendicular to the edge of the disc Does the drive accept other discs audio CD CD ROM blank CD R disc etc If a specific disc is ejected the disc itself may be damaged or deformed If all discs are ejected contact the store of purchase 7 6 No data can be read from a disc Is the disc ejected without order Refer to Troubleshooting Item 8 5 Is the disc useable with the drive Be sure that the disc is compatible with the drive Is the disc dusty or dirty Remove dust or dirt from the disc using an air spray or a dry soft cloth To avoid damage discs wipe the disc gently from the center perpendicular to the edge of the disc The Memorex Air Duster and OptiCloth products work great for this application Can data be read from other discs audio CD CD ROM etc If no data can be read from a specific disc data may be written in a format that the drive cannot recognize or the disc itself may be damaged or deformed Note that no data can be read from blank discs 7 7 The playback of an audio CD CD DA is inaudible Check that the system volume is not set to the minimum level Check that the drive volume is not set to the minimum level If the playback audio from headphones or external speakers connected to the computer is inaudible be sure that the sound card is configured properly Consult your sound card manufacturers documentation or your computer manufacturers documentation for det
25. equencies and if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference Utilize power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the case of radio or TV interference relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to coaxial type cable If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product If you can not locate the appropriate retailer please contact Memorex Products Inc 17777 Center Court Dr 800 Cerritos CA 90703 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 6 1 1 Congratulations 1 2 About your new Memorex DVD Recorder 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 8 2 1 Setting up your Memorex DVD Recorder for use 2 2 About USB 2 0 1 1 and IEEE 1394 iLink FireWire 3 OPERATING YOUR NEW DRIVE 1 2 3 1 Front Panel 3 2 Loading a Disc 3 3 Ejecting a Disc 3 4 Removing the e
26. ether standard or expert mode is selected Standard mode Make Data Disc Format Prepare Rewritable Disc Make Audio and Data CD CD only Expert mode Make Data Disc Format Prepare Rewritable Disc Make Audio and Data CD CD only Make Bootable Disc Standard mode Expert mode In addition to the areas and elements that are available in standard view the Nero StartSmart bar also gives you the option of accessing the desired program directly 5 4 3 Navigation in Nero StartSmart If you hover the mouse over the individual category icons the possible tasks in that cate gory are displayed The tasks displayed depend on the selected mode In standard mode only the frequently used tasks are shown in expert mode all tasks are displayed If more than eight tasks are available in a category you can show the remaining tasks by clicking on the small arrow in the bottom right of the screen 23 Standard mode Make Audio CD CD only Play Audio Make MP3 Disc Make WMA Disc Make Nero Digital Audio Disc Make Audio amp Data CD CD only Expert mode Make Audio CD CD only Play Audio Make MP3 Disc Make WMA Disc Make Nero Digital Audio Disc Make Audio amp Data CD CD only This category contains the possible tasks for an audio disc The tasks displayed depend on the selected mode Standard mode Make Video CD VCD CD only Make Super Video CD SVCD CD only Make Video CD Slideshow VCD CD only Make Super Video CD Slideshow
27. f buffer memory virtually eliminating buffer underruns and preventing wasted time and media Smart Burn Buffer Underrun Protection This drive features a comprehensive Buffer Underrun Management system which monitors and adapts the recording technology for optimum burning virtually eliminating the possibility of buffer underruns Superior Compatibility and Recording Performance This drive offers reliable performance and superior functions The discs produced in this drive have been tested to provide the highest compatibility available Precision Recording Technology This drive provides exceptional overwrite performance significantly more advanced than technology used in previous models Defect Management This drive features the new DRT DM Distributed Real Time Defect Management system offering the highest reliability for your recorded discs Vibration Absorber System VAS Imbalanced discs can cause vibrations that affect performance during high speed recording and playback VAS is designed to the res onance frequency of the drive rotating speed The vibration will be inducted into the absorber to get the minimum vibration Smart X Function This drive technology adjusts CD DA VCD data extraction to the fastest allowable speed according to both data request rates from host and disk quality 7 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Memorex External DVD recorder Memorex s DVD recorder brings a new
28. informs you it is safe to disconnect Click OK then remove the cable Windows 2000 XP Click on the or icon in the system tray Select Safely remove the USB Mass Storage Device and wait a few seconds until a window informs you it is safe to disconnect Click OK then remove the cable IEEE 1394 iLink FireWire Windows 98SE Me Click on the icon in the system tray Select Safely remove the IEEE 1394 CD ROM and wait a few seconds until a window informs you it is safe to disconnect Click OK then remove the cable Windows 2000 XP Click on the or icon in the system tray Select Safely remove the IEEE 1394 SBP2Device and wait a few seconds until a window informs you it is safe to disconnect Click OK then remove the cable 3 4 5 6 3 2 Loading a Disc 1 Press the open eject button to open the tray 2 Carefully place the disc label side up on the disc tray There is an indentation for Pocket CD R s in the tray Important Note Not all cut disc or shaped media is appropriate for use with this drive Please check with Memorex Technical Support for a current list of cut disc or shaped media that may be used in this drive 3 Press the eject button again to close the disc tray 3 3 Ejecting a Disc If the drive is powered on press the open eject button to open the loading tray Be sure to remove the disc after it is completely ejected Trying to remove the disc before the tray is fully opened may ca
29. ng 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 audi
30. o close the window and return to the Nero Express 6 screen 5 All the files you have added appear in the compilation window Click on the Next button to advance to the burning window 26 I Nero Express 6 starts automatically and the compilation window for data opens 6 Before burning the disc make the final settings 29 I The burning process starts and you will see information about the current status I Once the burning process is complete you can print a label by opening Cover Designer or save a project file of the disc compilation To do this click on the appropriate button 8 Click on the Next button to advance to the selection window 9 Select the desired option or close Nero Express 6 28 Current Recorder Select the Memorex 16X DVD recorder from the list of connected recorders Disc name Give the disc a title if you like Writing Speed Select the speed for the burning process Number of copies Select the number of copies to be burned Multisession disc If this checkbox is selected a multi session disc is created allowing you to add further sessions later If the checkbox is not selected the disc is finalized and no more burning is possible Verify data If this checkbox is selected the program verifies that the burned data on the disc is identical to the original data once the disc is recorded This guarantees that the burned data will function as desired but this step adds time to the full r
31. o 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 Nero ToolKit contains the following programs Nero CD DVD Speed Nero DriveSpeed Nero InfoTool and PhotoShow Deluxe by Simple Star Nero CD DVD Speed is a program that tests the speed of the available CD DVD drives Nero DriveSpeed allows you to set the read speed of discs in order to noticeably reduce noise level or to optimize the spin up or spin down times of your drives Nero InfoTool provides you with information about the most important features of installed drives inserted discs installed software and much more PhotoShow 17 It is recommended that you choose to click on the Install Memorex Software Suite button Shown below in the main splash screen This will launch the installation of the most commonly used components of the Powerful Memorex Software Suite and speed up the software installation Note If the program does not start automatically select the CD DVD drive containing the Memorex CD in Windows Explorer Double click on the setup exe program in the main directory 4 In the welcome window you again see the choices of programs you may want to install Click on NEXT to continue with the installation 5 Carefully read through the license agreement If you agree to the term
32. oftware please make sure that you are not infringing any software copyrights for that product I Warranty Memorex Products Inc Memorex warrants this product excludes the bundled software any connected device and data recorded in any form against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of original retail purchase PURCHASER S REMEDY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT MEMOREX s OPTION OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT THIS WARRANTY AND REMEDY IS EXCLUSIVE AND WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN NO EVENT SHALL MEMOREX OR ANY SUPPLIER OR SELLER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR ANY OTHER DAM AGES OF ANY KIND For further information regarding warranty service please go to www memorex com 1 The information contained in this Quick Install Guide is subject to change without prior notice 2 All trademarks contained in this Quick Install Guide belong to their respective owners 3 Memorex does not bear any responsibility for any outcome as a result of using this device 4 Reproduction of this manual either in part or in full is expressly forbidden 5 1 50 Copyright 2004 Memorex Products Inc Cerritos CA 90703 5395 7110
33. oftware Suite 6 Follow the on screen directions to install the Memorex Software Suite Further details about the Memorex Software Suite and Installation specifics can be found below under the 5 1 Software Installation section page 16 2 1 2 Connecting your External DVD Recorder Follow these steps to connect your drive to your PC 1 Turn the drive ON using the power switch on the back 2 Plug the cable you have chosen into its respective port on your PC USB 1 1 2 0 or IEEE 1394 3 Once you plug the cable into the interface port Windows will detect your new drive You may be prompted to locate the drivers 4 If you have been prompted to locate the drivers use the Browse button to locate the drivers on the Memorex Software and Drivers CD When the OK button becomes highlighted you have found the drivers The drivers are located in the main directory of the disc 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the process of installing your External DVD Recorder drive 2 2 About USB 1 1 2 0 and IEEE 1394 iLink FireWire Your Memorex External 16X DVD Recorder will work with either USB connections or IEEE 1394a also known as iLink or FireWire connections There are two basic versions of USB the older USB 1 1 and the newer and faster USB 2 0 versions The cables and ports for both versions are visually identical Note that USB 1 1 ports will not transfer data as fast as USB 2 0 and will be inadequate for the recording
34. psd php or finally by visiting the Memorex FAQ s page at http www memorex com service_support faq php If you cannot find an answer to your problem at either of the locations above you can contact the Memorex Technical Support through e mail at techsupport memorex com or the Nero support team through e mail at techsupport nero com or the PhotoShow Deluxe support team through their support form which can be found on their FAQ s page If all of the above electronic assistance is not resolving your issue or answering your inquiries please call Toll Free at 877 is it live 474 8548 Technicians are available M F 9 6 p m P S T 45 7 9 The drive does not operate correctly Is the disc compatible with the drive Important Note Even if the disc is a type compatible with the drive some varieties can still be unreadable on it Is there dust on the disc tray or on the disc itself Does your computer have several different CD DVD writing applications installed If you use more than one CD DVD writing application simultaneously the behavior of the drive can become unpredictable Do you have DMA enabled on all of your Internal Drives DMA being enabled is essential to obtain the high speed performance of this drive All Internal Hard Drives and CD DVD types drives need to have DMA enabled 7 10 The drive ejects or fails to read the disc or the LED continues to blink after the disc has been loaded You may be
35. puter if you are using Windows 2000 or XP in order to enable DMA 1 2 3 OPERATING YOUR NEW DRIVE 3 1 Front Panel 16x DOUBLE LAYER 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 5 14 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 Self Diagnostic amp Repair Drive does not power up Outlet into which the drive is plugged is not live Check the outlet to make sure it is live The recording speed is lower than specified The input port on the computer is most likely USB 1 1 instead of USB 2 0 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 The speed rating of CD Rs or CD RWs is not as high as the speed selected Check the speed rating of discs to be sure the writing speed selected is the same or less than the disc s rating Power cable is not attached properly Check to make sure the connections are correct Note If you have attempted the above and have not resolved your issue please contact Memorex Technical Support 4 INCLUDED SOFTWARE You
36. r 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 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 Draggi
37. rmission of Memorex Products Inc Memorex reserve the right to make any changes or improvements in the products described in this document at any time without prior notice I About CD DVD discs Please read the following regarding the handling of CD DVD discs 1 Do not expose discs to excessive heat such as in direct sunlight of near a heater Also avoid keeping them in a humid place 2 Do not touch disc surfaces When handling a disc hold it by its edges 3 Remove dust and dirt from disc surfaces Use air based dust removers The surfaces may be scratched if wiped with a dry cloth 4 Do not label your DVD discs 5 Do not write on disc surfaces except where indicated If you do use Memorex CD Markers Do not use pencil or ball point pens 6 Do not clean discs with generic chemicals or detergents Use the appropriate type of Memorex cleaning products 7 Do not bend or drop discs Check discs for defects before putting them in your drives Defects include chips or cracks that can cause discs to come apart in high speed drives I Precautions for Transportation Before transporting the device always put it in its original box If the device is transported without adequate packing the internal components may be damaged and cause the device to malfunction I Copyrights When writing to CD or DVD make sure that you are not infringing any copyrights It is illegal to copy audio CDs for non personal use When backing up s
38. s of the license agreement click on I accept all terms of the preceding License Agreement If you do not accept the license terms you cannot install the Nero 6 software Click on NEXT to continue I The installation wizard then automatically installs the selected program 6 After the automatic installation of each selection you can either restart your computer select another program installation or exit the installation wizard 7 To close the installation menu click on EXIT If you decide to install more components at a later date click on the appropriate button and carry out the installation with the aid of the wizard 8 Restart your PC so that all the new settings take effect 5 CREATING CDs AND DVDs 5 1 Software Installation The Memorex recording software is quick and easy to install using the following steps Note To install the software under Windows 2000 or Windows XP you must have administrator rights 1 Close all Windows programs and close any anti virus software which may be running 2 Insert the Memorex Nero 6 software installation CD into the CD DVD drive 3 An installation menu appears from which you can choose to install using the one button install Install Memorex Software Suite or to individually install the desired components Click on the appropriate button to start the installation wizard for the option you chose 5 2 Uninstalling the Software To uninstall Nero 6 or individual components
39. sc tray does not open even if the eject button is pressed In such a case follow the steps in the software window to eject the disc or quit the CD DVD writing software prior to pressing the eject button Is the disc tray opened when the computer is started Quit all running application software restart your computer and press the eject button of the drive Turn off the computer and remove the disc following Manually Ejecting a Disc If the disc tray is caught in the drive and does not come out or if it cannot be opened or closed using the eject button after it is pulled out manually contact the store of purchase 42 3 Why do I not have a Help file If for some reason you do not have access to any Help files please download the latest update and the language package to enable you to access the help files again You can download them from http www nero com us index html download 4 Where can I download an update All updates and demo versions of other products from the Ahead Nero family can be found at http www nero com Any updates that may b available for the PhotoShow Deluxe application by SimpleStar can be found at http www simplestar com 5 Where can I get assistance with technical problems For all technical problems we recommend visiting the Nero help system at http englishsupport nero com or for PhotoShow Deluxe by visiting the PhotoShow Deluxe FAQ s page at http simplestar com site_html _support_
40. software this section shows the available categories in Nero StartSmart If you hover the mouse over the individual category icons the possible tasks in that category are displayed For each task you also have the option of deciding for yourself which application is to be used to open it If you hover the mouse over the desired task the OPEN WITH option appears in the Nero StartSmart bar You can then select the desired program in the pulldown menu 22 This area shows all installed applications in the Nero 6 product family Click once on the desired application to access it This area shows all installed applications in the Nero Toolkit Click once on the desired application to access it This area shows all of the HTML based Manuals that are available for this software suite Click once on the desired manual to access it More manuals and documentation may be available in the main directory of the install disc and in the Ahead folder in your Program Files directory This category contains your favorite or preferred tasks When Nero StartSmart is installed the Favorites area contains the most common tasks To add entries select a task by right clicking on it and choosing the command Add to Favorites from the context menu To remove a task from the Favorites right click on the relevant task and then choose the command Remove from Favorites This category contains the possible tasks for a data disc The tasks displayed depend on wh
41. stomer service You may also refer to the Memorex web site at http www memorex com for more information 7 1 The drive is not recognized Make certain the power cable and power supply is attached to the wall plug and drive correctly Make certain that the USB 2 0 or IEEE 1394 interface cable is connected to your computer and your drive 7 2 The drive is turned ON but the front panel LED does not light Is the computer turned ON Turn the computer ON Is the power cable connected properly to the drive Check that the connector of the power supply is connected to the wall plug in the correct direction and that the power cable is fully connected to the drive If the drives power supply is connected to another power source like a power strip that properly conducts power from another power source is the power strip turned on 7 3 The drive is not recognized by the operating system Is the USB 2 0 or IEEE 1394 interface cable connected Check that the connectors are fully connected to your computer and your drive 7 4 The disc tray does not open when you press the eject button Is the drive turned on Does the LED light on the front panel light Refer to The drive is turned on but the front panel LED does not light Troubleshooting Item 2 Is any CD DVD writing software being used Some CD DVD writing software prohibits ejecting while accessing If you are using such a software program the di
42. t You can then play back the videos on nearly any DVD player 4 13 HE AAC Plug in The HE AAC Plug in allows you to encode audio files in MP4 format and also to decode them into another format High Efficiency Advanced Audio Coding HE AAC is the very latest audio compression technology its main feature is its revolutionary high speed compression and its incomparable sound quality The HE AAC Plug in offers multiple real time encoding variable bit rates multi channel functionality and direct MPEG 4 ripping burning playback and editing Note Some DVD players are not able to play back certain disc formats Please consult the manufacturer to find out which formats your DVD player supports For detailed info on how to use the above applications please refer to the pdf manuals on your Memorex installation disc 1 9 1 8 6 Individually select the Software components that you wish to remove by clicking the box next to the application name 7 You may also remove all of the Nero application components by just clicking on the box next to Clean All 8 Follow the on screen instructions close all open applications and reboot your computer once the de installation has successfully completed You may also individually select and remove the individual Nero Components in your Operating Systems Add Remove Programs Look for the following listings Ahead InCD EasyWrite Reader InCD Nero Media Player Nero OEM
43. the installed compo nents of the Nero 6 bundle in the Applications area and at the same time allows you to select the desired program directly by clicking on it You can open up the individual programs in the Nero Toolkit by clicking on them Clicking on this button allows you to change the colors of your Nero StartSmart interface for a customized look if you prefer This button displays the standard Nero StartSmart mode If this mode is selected only the most frequently used tasks are displayed Clicking on this button switches Nero StartSmart to Expert mode described below This button displays the Nero StartSmart expert mode If this mode is selected all available tasks are displayed Clicking on this button switches Nero StartSmart back to the standard mode described above Clicking on this button opens up the configuration window Here you can set which program in the Nero 6 family is started for which tasks Clicking on this button closes Nero StartSmart If recorders that can burn several formats are installed on the computer and or the option to display all recorder formats is activated the possible project types appear in the upper section of the Nero StartSmart window The content of the categories and the possible tasks change according to the selected project type For example an audio CD can only be created if the CD tab has been selected as the project type Depending on the selected project type and the installed
44. umes when enough data has accumulated in the buffer memory Buffer Underrun Protection in this drive is extremely accurate resulting in seamless recording before and after suspension Test Writing Test writing is a function to check for the possible occurance of buffer underrun in your computer environment The included CD DVD writing software operates the test writing function that cannot operate when buffer underrun protection is activated default The buffer underrun protection should be first be deactivated to use test writing DMA Direct Memory Access DMA is support that allows data transfer between the drives and memory without using the CPU Both the drives and IDE controller in the machine on the motherboard must include support for DMA Also you must manually enable the operating system to support DMA this is done in the System section in the Control Panel where the drive settings are Please see Section 3 1 above for more information on DMA 46 To ensure the correct operation of your new drive updates to the firmware will be made available as necessary You can find information about the most recent firmware for the drive on the Memorex web site URL for the web site is http www memorex com The most recent user support information including firmware updates can be found in the support area of Memorex s web site Please check this information regularly Important Note The firmware is completely unrelated to the
45. use the drive to malfunction or may damage the disc If the drive is not powered on pressing the eject button will not open the loading tray However you may use the manual eject hole to open the loading tray If the tray will not open the normal way for example if the power is shut off inadvertently or the loading mechanism fails use the manual eject hole Simply unplugging the drive may make your computer unstable Follow the instructions below to unplug the data cables from your computer without risking possible permanent loss of work 3 4 Removing the External Drive from Your System Important Notes This technique should only be used as a last resort Frequent use may lead to malfunction of the drive Important Note For the most desired results ensure that your Operating System has the DMA setting enabled for all of your system s internal drives Consult your Microsoft Windows User s Guide to verify how to enable this setting and consult your Computer manufacturer s documentation to verify that your Computer and it s various components like Hard Drives Optical Drives and Motherboards are capable of enabling and utilizing the many benefits of DMA For details about how to enable DMA in your Operating System simply click on the Memorex FAQ s icon in your Nero StartSmart Toolkit list or under the Extras area Once you are at the Memorex FAQ s page look for topics about Enabling DMA You will need Administrator rights to your com
46. wn and be damaged or cause personal injury Mount the device horizontally Otherwise written data may be destroyed Set the device up according to the instructions in this Quick Install Guide Always remove the disc from the tray before transporting the device Otherwise written data may be destroyed When cleaning the device never use benzene paint thinners detergents or chemical impregnated wiping cloths Also do not place vinyl plastic or rubber objects on the device Otherwise the device may be damaged or its front panel and case may become discolored Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the device Do not rest your weight on or place heavy objects on the device and do not use excessive force on buttons switches or connectors Otherwise there is an increased risk of damage to the device or personal injury Do not place the device near sources of magnetic interference such as a computer display Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of the device Have the device serviced regularly Otherwise dust can built up inside the device increasing the risk of fire or damage For information about servicing charges contact the store at which the device was purchased The device should be serviced about once a year No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any term by any means without the written pe
47. xernal drive from your system 3 5 Troubleshooting 4 INCLUDED SOFTWARE 14 4 1 Nero StartSmart 4 2 Nero Express 6 4 3 NeroVision Express 2 4 4 InCD 4 4 5 Nero BackItUp 4 6 Nero ShowTime 4 7 Nero Cover Designer 4 8 Nero Recode 2 4 9 Nero Media Player 4 10 Nero ToolKit 4 11 InCD EasyWrite Reader 4 4 12 DVD Video Plug in 4 13 HE AAC Plug in 5 CREATING CDs AND DVDs 1 6 5 1 Software Installation 5 2 Uninstalling the Software 5 3 Using StartSmart the Command Center 5 4 User Interface and Navigation 6 BURNING THE BASICS 25 6 1 Make a Data Disc 6 2 Make an Audio Disc 6 3 Make a Video Disc 6 4 Copy a Disc 6 5 Upgrade Options 6 6 FAQs 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 43 8 APPENDIX 46 1 2 About your new Memorex DVD Recorder Your new Memorex DVD Recorder is a state of the art device capable of recording a wide variety of disc types and formats Here is a list of some of the major features of this drive Dual Format Recording Records both DVD R RW and DVD R RW discs Double Layer Recording Records on 8 5GB DVD R9 discs for extra capacity applications Fast Recording Speeds This drive provides fast DVD recording speeds on both DVD and CD media Please note that speeds displayed below are maximum recording speeds and average recording speeds might be lower 16X DVD R 8X DVD R 48X CD R 2 4X DVD R9 4X DVD RW 24X CD RW 4X DVD RW Buffer Memory This Memorex DVD Recorder is equipped with 2MB o

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