Page 2 - User’s Guide
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 2 - Dear Customer: Congratulations on the purchase of your DVD+RW/+R ReWritable drive. We all want to express our sincere gratitude for your decision to purchase our product. We would like to reaffirm our commitment to you by providing a product that is easy...
Page 3 - VORSICHT; Copyright Statement
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 3 - DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM VORSICHT INSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETSEN ATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AU...
Page 4 - FCC Compliance Statement; This device may not cause harmful interference.; FCC Warning Statement; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; Caution
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 4 - FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjec t to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interfere...
Page 5 - Table Of Contents; DVD I
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 5 - Table Of Contents Introduction.................................................................................... 6 P ACKAGE C ONTENTS .....................................................................................................7 S YSTEM R EQUIR...
Page 6 - Introduction; your existing PC peripherals.; media at increased speeds.
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 6 - Introduction Take a giant leap ahead of the competition with the new DVD+RW/+R ReWritable drive. With today’s increased demand for processing large amounts of information, your new DVD+RW/+R drive provides the perfec t balance between compatibility and i...
Page 7 - Package Contents
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 7 - Package Contents • DVD+RW/+R External USB 2.0 ReWritable Drive • One Piece DVD Media • DVD Authoring Software • CD Mastering Software • DVD Playback Software • User’s Manual • Easy Start Guide • Warranty Card • USB Interface Cable • Power Cable System Re...
Page 8 - Specifications; Supported write media; Horizontal
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 8 - Specifications Interface USB 2.0 Supported write media DVD+RW/+R, CD- R, CD- RW, High Speed CD- RW Write speed • (DVD+RW/+R) 2.4x • (CD- R) 2x, 4x, 8x, 12x • (CD- RW) 2x, 4x, 10x Reading speed • (DVD- ROM/DVD+RW/+R) Max. 8x • (CD- ROM/CD- R/CD- RW) Max. ...
Page 9 - Features; A USB 2.0 controller card is NOT
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 9 - Features USB 2.0 Features: • High Speed External USB 2.0 • Burn Audio CDs or Make Copies of Your Favorite CD • Easy Installation • Plug And Play Compatible • Hot Swappable Connection • Stackable Casing • Built In Cooling Fan • Supports Microsoft Windows ...
Page 10 - Lossless Linking
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 10 - About DVD+RW/+R Your new DVD ReWritable drive supports the DVD+RW/+R format which offers many unique advantages over the competition. DVD+RW/+R has been designed from the start to be comp atible with DVD drives and DVD Video players both physically as w...
Page 11 - Higher Write Speeds
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 11 - Furthermore, DVD+RW/+R allows address information (stored in land pre -pits) to be read during the recording process, which allows it to locate at what position of the disc the writing process is taking place. When the writing process is interrupted due...
Page 12 - Installation; Step 1. Driver Installation; Windows 98 SE
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 12 - Installation Installing the DVD+RW/+R External USb 2.0 drive is a 2- step process, which involves installing the USB 2.0 drivers (Windows 98 users only) and connecting the external drive. Step 1. Driver Installation Windows XP/2000/Me Proceed To Step 2 ...
Page 13 - The install program will appear. Click “; Select “; Complete”; and click “; Next; ” to continue. After the install
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 13 - 3 The install program will appear. Click “ Next ” to continue. 4 Select “ Complete” and click “ Next ” to continue. After the install program finishes, proceed to Step 2 to connect your USB 2.0 device.
Page 14 - Step 2. External Drive Installation
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 14 - Step 2. External Drive Installation T he next step is to hook up the DVD+RW/+R External USB 2.0 drive to your computer. Windows 98 users must run the “ External DVD+RW/+R Driver Installation” from the previous section before proceeding below. 1 Power ON...
Page 15 - Power ON the drive using the power switch located on the back.; Compact Disc; ” under “; My Computer
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 15 - 4 Connect the USB cable to the back of your DVD+RW/+R External USB 2.0 drive. 5 Power ON the drive using the power switch located on the back. 6 Windows should detect a new USB device. 7 Your new DVD+RW/+R External USB 2.0 drive will be listed as a “ Co...
Page 16 - Nero Express Installation; Nero Express
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 16 - Nero Express The bundled Mastering Software gives you a complete solution for making CDs right from your desktop. Nero Express provides a simple to use wizard interface that allows you to copy files from your comput er to a recordable compact disc. You ...
Page 18 - Software Description; Help; Nero Express Interface; From here, you’ll be able to do the following:
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 18 - Software Description Nero Express is a professional package that gives you many features not found in other recording software packages. In the following paragraphs, you’ll be introduced to the Nero Express interface as well as step by step instructions...
Page 19 - Create a Data CD; Start Nero Express. From the drop down menu, please select the “
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 19 - Create a Data CD Follow the steps below to burn a Data CD. We will leave all the options with their default settings. For detailed information, refer to the Reference Chapter in the ma nual. T he manual is on the Nero CD in the form of an Acrobat docume...
Page 20 - Now click on the “; ” button at the right to add the files you wish you; Add; ” to add those files to your list. You can add additional files or
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 20 - 3 Now click on the “ Add ” button at the right to add the files you wish you t o burn. 4 Select the files or folders you wish to burn by browsing to their location. Click “ Add ” to add those files to your list. You can add additional files or folders b...
Page 21 - Check your “; Final Burn Settings; ” and make sure you have the correct; Burn
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 21 - 5 Check your “ Final Burn Settings ” and make sure you have the correct drive selected. Also check your burn speeds and the number of copies you wish to burn. Click “ Burn ” to begin burning. 6 Nero Express should begin burning your selected files. If y...
Page 22 - ” button to continue.
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 22 - 7 Nero should now begin caching files and burning your CD. When successful, will see the message " burn process completed successfully at… ". Click the “ OK ” button to continue. *NOTE: Successful burn rates are determined by your writer’s burn ...
Page 23 - Create an Audio CD
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 23 - Create an Audio CD Follow the steps below to burn an Audio CD. We will leave all the options with their default settings. For detailed information, refer to the Referenc e Chapter in the ma nual. The manual is on the Nero CD in the form of an Acrobat do...
Page 24 - ” button at the right to add the audio tracks you
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 24 - 3 Now click on the “ Add ” button at the right to add the audio tracks you wish to burn. 4 Select the audio tracks you wish to burn by browsing to their location. Click “ Add ” to add those files to your list. You can add additional files or folders by ...
Page 27 - Copying a CD; Copy Enter Disc; ” from the menu window to begin copying a
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 27 - Copying a CD Follow the steps below to copy a CD. We will leave all the options with their default settings. For detailed information, please refer to the Reference Chapter in the ma nual. The manual is on the Nero CD in the form of an Acrobat document....
Page 28 - Insert your source CD into your source drive and c lick “; ” to begin
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 28 - 3 Insert your source CD into your source drive and c lick “ Burn ” to begin copying. If you have more then one CD- ROM drive, make sure you set your source drive accordingly. 4 If you are using a single drive for as both a source and writer, Nero will a...
Page 29 - Stop
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 29 - 5 Nero Express should begin burning your selected files. If you wish to abort the burn process, click the “ Stop ” button. 6 Nero should now begin caching files and burn your CD. When successful, will see the message " burn process completed success...
Page 30 - Print; ” or “; Save
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 30 - 7 If you wish to save or print a log file of your burn process, click the “ Print ” or “ Save ” button, otherwise, click “ Next ” to continue. 8 Congratulations! You have successfully copied a CD. You will now have the option of burning the same project...
Page 31 - Nero Express Extras; More; ” button found on the Nero Express; Nero Audio Extraction; Save tracks to HD; ” from the main
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 31 - Nero Express Extras Nero Express also comes with additional features built in such as a Cover Designer, Sound Editor, MP3 Ripper as well as Nero’s classic interface. These features can be accessed from the “ More ” button found on the Nero Express inter...
Page 32 - Nero Sound Editor; While in “; Burn Audio CD; ” mode, you can edit audio files by selecting an; Properties; ” button. From here you can add; Nero Cover Designer
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 32 - Nero Sound Editor While in “ Burn Audio CD ” mode, you can edit audio files by selecting an audio track and clicking on the “ Properties ” button. From here you can add audio filters, insert breaks, manipulate audio as well as many other features. Nero ...
Page 33 - Nero Classic Interface; Nero; ” button on the bottom of the Nero Express
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 33 - Nero Classic Interface Nero Express can quickly revert to the classic Nero Burning- ROM look at the touch of a button. For those who prefer the original look of Nero Burning-ROM, simply click on the “ Nero ” button on the bottom of the Nero Express inte...
Page 34 - PowerDVD; System Requirements; Intel Pentium II 350MHz or above
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 34 - PowerDVD PowerDVD is a high- quality, pure - software DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player that brings high-quality movies and karaoke into your multimedia PC. Using PowerDVD, you can playback high resolution DVD titles or MPEG- 2 files with superb MPEG-...
Page 35 - High Definition Video Playback; Correct aspect ratio and deinterlaced video frame capturing; Flawless Performing Audio Features; Certified Dolby Digital and DTS multi- channel decoders; Complete Navigational Support
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 35 - Features High Definition Video Playback • Supports full resolution video playback at 720x480 for NTSC and 720x576 for PAL • Correct aspect ratio and deinterlaced video frame capturing • Displays a vast array of viewing screens (Refer to "Pan&Sca...
Page 36 - Before You Begin; on Windows 95/98 desktop to
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 36 - Before You Begin Some users may find the video/audio playback quality not as smooth as expected. Please go through the following steps to enable the DMA mode of your IDE DVD- ROM drive. First refer to your system manual to determine whether there is an ...
Page 37 - PowerDVD Interface; Description
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 37 - PowerDVD Interface PowerDVD presents you with a User Interface design as simple and friendly as your home VCR. Along with it ’s detailed yet clear design of the status display panel, it is very easy for users to comprehend and use each button. Button/Ic...
Page 39 - Region Code Settings
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 39 - Region Code Settings Most of the DVD titles in today's markets are governed by a regional code that divides the world into six separate regions. This ensures maximization of revenues for motion picture studios' theatrical and home releases, which times ...
Page 40 - Navigating During Playback; Shuttling Forward and Reverse; playback. The green mark will indicate the speed.; Displaying Subtitles; Express Menu; help menu. Select help topics from the Help menu to get started.
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 40 - Navigating During Playback If you would like to skip over certain chapters or return to more exciting scenes, PowerDVD provides quick methods of navigation. Shuttling Forward and Reverse Instead of navigating by jumping from title to title or chapter to...
Page 41 - Disc Wizard Installation; Disc Wizard; disc into your CD- ROM
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 41 - Disc Wizard The Disc Wizard guides you effortlessly in producing your movies on discs. With the Disc Wizard you will be able to take your movie masterpieces, give them menus and c hapters (like a DVD title), and then burn them onto CD or DVD. The Disc W...
Page 44 - Burning Your Movie to DVD; Start Cyberlink Disc Wizard from
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 44 - Burning Your Movie to DVD After you have completed your movie and have produced it into a file, you are ready to author and burn it on a disc for mass distribution. Cyberlink’s Disc Wizard makes authoring and burning an effortless and fun process, which...
Page 47 - Before you begin burning your; ” to; include; ” if you intend to; erase media; A progress bar will appear to
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 47 - 12. Before you begin burning your DVD movie, you can preview all the options you have set in the previous screens. This will give you an indication of how your movie will look. When you are done previewing, click “ Next ” to continue. 13. From here, you...
Page 48 - Finish; Yes; ” if you wish to save
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 48 - 16. Congratulations! You have successfully burned a DVD movie. Click “ Finish ” to continue. 17. Click “ Yes ” if you wish to save your project. Additional information can be found at: http://www.cyberlink-usa.com
Page 49 - Frequently Asked Questions; The DVD+RW Alliance is a group of companies that co- developed and
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 49 - Frequently Asked Questions DVD+RW/+R Q: How is DVD+RW/+R different from DVD-RAM and DVD-RW? A: DVD+RW/+R, DVD- RAM and DVD- RW are all ReWritable DVD formats, however, only DVD+RW/+R is designed to be compatible with existing DVD-ROM drives and DVD- Vid...
Page 50 - How many times can a DVD+RW disc be overwritten?; A DVD+RW disc is very similar to a CD- RW disc in terms of the number of; Business Card CD-R and 80 mm mini disc support?; If you have the “; Digital Audio Enabled; ” option turned on, you will not
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 50 - 2000, and Dell in 2001. In addition to these, a couple of dozen other companies work together in the DVD+RW Alliance to share knowledge on the creation of DVD+RW/+R products. Their official website can be reached at http://www.dvdrw.com . Q: How many ti...
Page 51 - CD writing is a real- time process, which must run constantly at the; The current CD already contains a closed audio session. If you; Under the Red Book standard for Audio CDs, all audio tracks must be
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 51 - Nero Express The following is a list of error messages you may encounter, along with descriptions and suggestions for resolving them. See also the online help for a listing of additional error messages. Q: Buffer underrun at sector.... A: CD writing is ...
Page 52 - CD- ROM drives can only read back one data track per session, so avoid
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 52 - Q: The current CD already contains tracks and/or sessions that are incompatible with the requested operation. A: This error appears if you are trying to add data in a different format to a CD that contains data, such as trying to add a CD- ROM XA sessio...
Page 56 - Can I mix a slideshow and video files on the same movie disc?; With a DVD playback software application such as the world- renown; Include PowerDVD runtime on disc; , any computer can play; What is the difference between saving as a disc image file and
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 56 - Disc Wizard Q: What is a movie file (disc image)? A: A movie file is a single large file that is a representation of the whole set of data and programs as it will appear on a CD/DVD and refers to both content and logical formats. Disc Wizard allows you ...
Page 57 - Limited Warranty; Hardware Limited Warranty; at its sole discretion will repair or replace at no charge, the
DVD+RW/+R ReWritable Drive User’s Guide - 57 - Limited Warranty Hardware Limited Warranty This product is warranted to be free from failures due to defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase as evidenced by a copy of the purchase receipt. During the warranty ...
