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Memorex E-IDE Owner's Manual

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GUIDE & SOFTWARE MANUAL
DOUBLE
dual

DVD RECORDER

16
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2.4
DVD+R
write speed
L AYER
FORMAT
For DVD + & DVD - Recording
INTERNAL
8
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DOUBLE-LAYER
DVD+R
DVD-R
write speed
write speed
48
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CD-R
write speed
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Supports Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP
E-IDE
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16
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read speed
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48
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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    L AYER dual DVD RECORDER For DVD + & DVD - Recording DOUBLE-LAYER DVD+R DVD+R write speed write speed Supports Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP FORMAT INTERNAL E-IDE DVD-R DVD+RW/-RW DVD-ROM write speed re-write speed read speed CD-R CD-ROM CD-RW write speed re-write speed...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 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 2.1. Setup Flowchart 2.2. About the ATAPI/E-IDE Interface 3. PHYSICAL INSTALLATION OF YOUR NEW DVD RECORDER 4.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Memorex quality, reliability, features, bundled software, and reputation are the reasons why. 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.

  • Page 5: Tools Required For Installation

    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 case there is no need to change the default setting. However, a jumper is provided on the rear panel of your new DVD Recorder drive to configure it to work in various situations.

  • Page 6: Physical Installation Of Your New Dvd Recorder

    CS setting to the SLAVE setting. (You may have to reposition the drive to reach the middle SLAVE connector on the IDE ribbon cable). Leave the Memorex drive’s setting on MASTER and attach the drive to the last (master) connector on the IDE ribbon cable.
  • Page 7 Note 1: To install your new DVD Recorder, you need an empty drive bay. If you plan to use an existing drive bay currently occupied by a CD-ROM drive, you must first remove the driver software for that drive and then turn off your computer and remove the drive.
  • Page 8 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. On most computers, the connectors are keyed in such a way that it is impossible to install this cable incorrectly. However, this may not be the case in your computer.

  • Page 9: Operating Your New Drive

    DMA. You will need administrator rights to your computer if you are using Windows 2000 or XP in order to enable DMA. 4. OPERATING YOUR NEW DRIVE It is important to familiarize yourself with your new Memorex DVD Recorder. Please study the following illustrations and text carefully. 4.1. Front Panel...

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    5. INCLUDED SOFTWARE Your Memorex Double-Layer DVD Recorder includes a CD-ROM disc that installs the com- prehensive Nero 6 software package offering easy and simple access to all the popular CD and DVD recording formats. This software allows you to create and copy digital audio, data, photo, and video programs on both CDs and DVDs.

  • Page 11: Nero Cover Designer

    4. In the installation menu, you may choose to Install the most common applications in this suite by Clicking on the Install Memorex Software Suite button. You may also choose to Click on the individual application buttons to only install the applications you would like to use.

  • Page 12: Using Startsmart - The Command Center

    3. In the welcome window, you can once again see the components you can choose to remove. Click on NEXT to continue uninstalling. 4. Click on REMOVE and confirm by clicking on the NEXT button. The Uninstall wizard opens. 5. The Nero 6 uninstall wizard then automatically removes the desired components. Once the uninstall is complete, click on FINISH.
  • Page 13 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. 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.

  • Page 14: Burning Discs-The Basics

    Erase Disc Erase Disc Make Label or Cover Make Label or Cover Control Drive's Speed Control Drive's Speed Memorex Tech Support* Disc Info Memorex FAQ’s* Memorex Tech Support* Memorex FAQ’s* 6.4.4. Assigning programs Clicking on a task in Nero StartSmart automatically opens a program that is well suited for executing that task.
  • Page 15 5. All the files you have added appear in the compilation window. Click on the "Next" button to advance to the burning window. 6. Before burning the disc, make the final settings. Current Recorder Select the Memorex Double-Layer DVD recorder from the list of connected recorders. Disc name Give the disc a title if you like.

  • Page 16: Make An Audio Disc

    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.
  • Page 17 6. Before burning the disc, make the final settings. Current Recorder Select the Memorex Double-Layer 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.

  • Page 18: Make A 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 Double-Layer DVD drive. This QuickStart Guide describes the creation of a DVD video disc. The procedure for a VCD or SVCD is essentially the same.
  • Page 19 Click on the "Next" button to proceed to the next window. 8. Before burning the disc, make the final settings. Burn to Select the Memorex Double-Layer 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...

  • Page 20: Copy A Disc

    2. Select the drive containing the disc to be copied as the source drive. 3. Select the Memorex Double-Layer DVD recorder to copy the disc. 4. In the "Quick Copy" section, you can determine how the disc is to be copied.

  • Page 21: Upgrade Options

    Nero software. 2) One of my encoders has expired! What should I do? For licensing reasons, Memorex and Nero are only permitted to integrate test versions into Nero 6. This gives you the chance to test out the encoder functions for a limited time.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    A summary of common questions and their answers are listed below to help you troubleshoot your new drive before calling for customer service. You may also refer to the Memorex web site at http://www.memorex.com for more information. 8.1. The drive is not recognized.
  • Page 23 If not, you may need to reconfigure them to a Master Slave type of configura- tion. Simply place the Memorex DVD Recorder to the top drive slot and set the jumper to the MA (Master) setting and place your existing CD-ROM or DVD-ROM in the drive slot below your Memorex DVD Recorder and set the jumper to the SL (Slave) setting.

  • Page 24: Appendix

    9.1. 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.

  • Page 25: Safety Precautions

    Return the device immediately to the store at which it was purchase or alternatively 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.
  • Page 26 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 permission of Memorex Products, Inc.. Memorex reserve the right to make any changes or No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in improvements in the products described in this document at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 27 Copyright © 2004 Memorex Products, Inc. Cerritos, CA 90703 5395 7066...

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