Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation.
Table of Contents Use Precautions..............1 1.1. Warning for Safety ..................1 1.2. Warning as to Use..................1 Introduction...............2 2.1. Overview ......................2 2.2. Features .......................3 2.3. Format Compatibility ..................4 2.4. Type of Writing .....................4 Disc-At-Once...................4 Track-At-Once ..................4 Session-At-Once ..................4 Multi-session ...................4 Packet Write....................5 Hardware Installation ............6 3.1.
Use Precautions English Use Precautions These precautions explain how to use the device correctly and safely, thereby preventing injury to you or to others. This section relates to your personal safety, and also helps you minimize the risk of damaging the device. Please read carefully before proceeding.
Introduction Introduction 2.1. Overview Thank you for purchasing this USB2.0 CD-RW drive. In this manual, we will explain how to install your USB2.0 CD-RW drive correctly. Please read this manual carefully before using the drive. JustLink JustLink is a new technology developed independently by Ricoh that automatically prevents buffer under-run errors by predicting them before they happen.
Introduction English High Compatibility USB2.0 CD-RW drive supports major formats, offering full backward-compatibility through the huge installed base of CD/ROM drives and media. What’s more, reordered CD/RW media can be played in a DVD player with multi-read feature, maintaining future compatibility. 2.2.
Introduction 2.3. Format Compatibility This CD-RW drive is compatible with the following formats: ”Read” means Data Transfer; “Play” means Audio Play back Format Write Read Play CD-DA CD-ROM CD-Extra CD-ROM/XA Photo-CD* CD-I* CD-ROM+CD-DA Video-CD CD-Text * CD-I, Photo-CD requires special reader/player; Photo-CD writing requires Kodak license 2.4.
Introduction English method is called “Multisession”. Packet Write The Packet Write recording method was developed. It differs from Track-At-Once or Disc-At-Once in that data is recorded in small fixed sectors of 64k bytes, known as packets. The advantages of this method are elimination in overhead per session and the elimination of buffer under run errors.
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation The installation of USB2.0 CD-RW drive is fast and easy. Please follow these instructions described below: 3.1. System Requirements A PC system with the following features is highly recommended for ensuring a stable USB2.0 CD-RW performance. CPU: Pentium II 350 MHz or higher Operating System: Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE/Mac O.S.8.6, 9, 10.x Memory: 64MB minimum, 128MB recommended...
Hardware Installation English 3.2. Hardware Instruction Front Panel Disc Tray Emergency Eject Hole Busy Indicator LED Headphone Jack Play/ Next Button Volume Control Eject Button Don’t use force to pull out or push in the disc tray. This might cause damage to the loading section of the drive.
Hardware Installation This function is only for emergency case. Do not use this function in usual case to prevent from mechanical damage. Rear Panel USB Connector Power Cord Connector Audio Out Connector Power Switch Power Cord Connector Used to connect to the host computer’s power supply (DC 5V/12V). Power Switch Used to turn on or turn off USB2.0 CD-RW.
Hardware Installation English 3.3. Installing USB2.0 CD-RW drive Please install your USB2.0 CD-RW according to following steps, Installing Your CD-RW: First, make sure the power of the drive is turned OFF. Plug the power cable and USB cable to your USB2.0 CD-RW. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB2.0 port of your computer.
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Hardware Installation Now you may turn on the power and the system will detect the new device automatically. This CD-RW drive must be horizontally installed and operated. -- E-10 --...
Hardware Installation English 3.4. Supported CD-R and CD-RW Discs Supported Discs This drive can write to discs that carry the following logos: CD-R discs This CD-RW drive can write to these discs at 8x, 12x, 16x, 20x, 24x, 32x, 40x, 48x and 52x speed. These discs can be played back in a CD-ROM drive or a CD player.
Software Installation Software Installation 4.1. Before You Start Please understand that CD recording is a non-interruptible process. Therefore, a stable recording environment is a must. If you have a HDD set up only for CD recording purpose, the recording process shall be smooth. However, if an extra HDD is not available, you might prefer carrying out the following steps to optimize your Windows 98 / 98SE CD recording arrangement: Close all resident programs that include Anti-Virus, Screen Saver, System...
Specification English Technical Support For additional information or help during installation or normal operation of this drive not available in this manual or from our Web site, please contact our dealer where you have purchased this product for support. 5.1. Firmware Upgrade The USB2.0 CD-RW drive uses Flash type firmware, a small piece of software that can be overwritten and updated.
Specification 5.2. Troubleshooting Write problems Symptom Possible Causes Solutions No drive recognition Bad connection between Ensure that USB cable is not damaged. USB cable and your USB2.0 CD-RW drive. Using other writing software Use the writing software provided with this which not supports your CD-RW drive.
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Specification English Read problems Symptom Possible Causes Solutions No drive recognition USB cable and the CD-RW Ensure both connectors of USB cable is drive not connected properly connected to the USB ports on the properly. main board and CD-RW. Power is not switched on. Check if the LED of your CD-RW drive is lit.
Specification Appendix A. Glossary CD-DA Compact Disc - Digital Audio. The typical music CD is written with this CD format. At this time, up to 74 minutes of music can be written on a CD. The corresponding standard is the Red Book. CD-I Compact Disc - Interactive.
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Specification English Enhanced Music CD, CD + and CD Extra An expansion of Audio or Mixed-Mode CD consists of two sessions. The first session corresponds to CD-DA, while the second session consists of computer data. The process is specified in the Blue Book. Finalization Finalization is the permanent closing of the writing procedure on a CD.
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Specification Orange Book The Orange Book is a physical format of recordable CD announced in 1989 by Philips and Sony. The Orange Book describes CD-MO in part-I and CD-R in part-II. Later on part-II was updated. In 1994, version-II was announced for the CD-ROM and its double speed type.
Specification English Appendix B. Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) The following FAQ’s are the most common problems you may find during installation or regular use. Please review these FAQ’s to have your problem solved. In case you do not find any items that answer your problem, please contact your dealer or technical support. Q: Computer won’t boot up after installation.
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Specification Q: Unable to see a second session reading from a CD-ROM drive. Eject the CD and re-load it. Refresh the screen. Select the My Computer icon in Windows Explorer and press F5. Make sure if your CD-ROM drive reads CD-RW discs. CD-RW discs can only be used in CD-RW or newer MultiRead CD-ROM.