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Page 3 - Table of Contents; HARDWARE INSTALLATION; PHYSICAL INSTALLATION OF YOUR NEW DVD RECORDER

Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 6 1.1. Congratulation 1.2. About your new Memorex DVD Recorder 1.3. About Double-Layer Recording 1.4. Tools Required for Installation 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 8 2.1. Setup Flowchart 2.2. About the ATAPI/E-IDE Interface 3. PHYSICAL INSTALLATION OF YOUR NEW DVD RECORD...

Page 5 - Set up the DVD drive; Install the DVD writing software; STEP; Start using the drive!; STEP; Slave; DIGITAL/ANALOG AUDIO OUT

9 2.2.1. Rear panel The drive’s rear panel features the following: 2.2.2. Setting the Jumper to Select MASTER, SLAVE or CSEL settings Your new drive setting is configured as MASTER by default. Most users will connect their new DVD Recorder to the secondary E-IDE controller of their computer in which...

Page 6 - power switch to the OFF position. Unplug the power cord as well.; SLAVE; - Change the jumper to the SLAVE position if:; MASTER; - Leave the jumper switch on the MASTER position if:

Use narrow pliers to set the plastic jumper at the jumperswitch on the rear panel. Installing your new Memorex DVD Recorder is quite simple. Please follow the instructionson the next page patiently, step-by-step. 1. Before attempting to install your DVD Recorder, turn off your computer by flipping t...

Page 8 - If so, you may skip to; Color Mark; Top; tight and has not become loose during installation.

10. Chances are that your computer may already have an IDE cable with a spare connector. If so, you may skip to step 14 . If not, please proceed to step 11 . 11. It is now time to replace your computer’s original IDE ribbon cable with the three con- nector E-IDE ribbon cable provided in the package....

Page 9 - OPERATING YOUR NEW DRIVE; This indicator displays the drive status.

17 4.2. Loading a Disc 1. Press the eject button to open the tray.2. Carefully place the disc, label-side up, on the disc tray.3. Press the eject button again to close the disc tray. 4.3. Ejecting a Disc • If your new drive is powered on, press the eject button to eject the disc. Be sure to remove t...

Page 10 - mechanism ejects the disc.; Systems; For additional troubleshooting, referred to section 8 on page 42; A straightened paper clip makes an ideal tool.

19 Important Note: Applying physical shock or vibration to your new drive while a disc is being written may produce writing errors. 18 2. Insert the pin-like tool into the manual eject hole and push gently. The spring-loaded mechanism ejects the disc. BUSY 3. After manually ejecting a disc, you must...

Page 11 - CREATING CDS AND DVDS; Insert the Memorex

21 6. CREATING CDS AND DVDS 6.1. Software Installation The Memorex recording software is easy to install using the following steps: 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 ...

Page 16 - Select the desired option or close; Nero Express 6

31 30 ■ The burning process starts and you will see information about the current status. ■ Once the burning process is complete, you can Save and then print a log file of the burning process To do this, click on the appropriate button. 8. Click on the "Next" button to advance to the selecti...

Page 17 - and return to the; to advance to the burning window.; Current Recorder; Select the speed for the burning process.; Number of copies; Select the number of copies to be burned.

33 32 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...

Page 18 - starts automatically and the selection window for video

35 34 9. Select the desired option or close Nero Express 6 . 7.3. Make a Video Disc A video disc contains video files that you can burn in a variety of formats (VCD / SVCD orDVD-Video) that you can record on your Memorex Double-Layer DVD drive. ThisQuickStart Guide describes the creation of a DVD vi...

Page 21 - Select the desired option or close Nero Express 6.; ) Where can I find step by step directions for using, Nero Express 6,; ) Where can I get assistance with technical problems?

41 40 7. Select the desired option or close Nero Express 6. 7.5. Upgrade Options You have the option of upgrading to the full retail version of Nero Burning-ROM if youwould like to add more features and options to your recording software. Visit Nero athttp://www.nero.com to find out what extra featu...

Page 22 - The disc tray does not open when you press the eject button.

43 8.4. 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 not turned on (The front panel LED does not light).” (Troubleshooting Item 1) • Is any CD/DVD writing software being used? Some CD/DVD ...

Page 24 - Buffer underrun protection is featured in this drive.

To ensure the correct operation of your new drive, updates to the firmware will be madeavailable as necessary. You can find information about the most recent firmware for thedrive on the Memorex web site. URL for the web site is http://www.memorex.com The most recent user support information, includ...

Page 25 - CAUTION; and be damaged or cause personal injury.; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING; you risk damage or loss of your vision.

49 CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physicalinjury 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 the computer from the electrical outlet if it wi...

Page 26 - that can cause discs to come apart in high speed drives.; Precautions for Transportation; without prior notice.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language inany term by any means without the written permission of Memorex Products, Inc.. Memorex reserve the right to make any changes orimprovements in the products descri...