Introduction; Congratulations; About Your New Memorex Dvd Recorder - Memorex 8X Quick Install Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Congratulations!

Thank you for purchasing a Memorex External DVD recorder.
Memorex's DVD recorder brings a new 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, 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
* Specifications are subject to change without notice
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)
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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:
Records both DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs.
Dual Format Recording:
Records on 8.5GB, DVD+R9 discs for extra capacity applications.
Double-Layer Recording:
This drive provides fast DVD recording speeds on both DVD and
Fast Recording Speeds:
CD media. Please note that speeds displayed below are maximum recording speeds and
average recording speeds might be lower.
16X DVD+R
2.4X DVD+R 9
4X DVD+RW
This Memorex DVD Recorder is equipped with 2MB of buffer memory,
Buffer Memory:
virtually eliminating buffer underruns and preventing wasted time and media.
Smart-Burn Buffer Underrun Protection:
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:
and superior functions. The discs produced in this drive have been tested to provide the highest
compatibility available.
This drive provides exceptional overwrite performance
Precision Recording Technology:
significantly more advanced than technology used in previous models.
This drive features the new DRT-DM (Distributed Real Time Defect
Defect Management:
Management) system, offering the highest reliability for your recorded discs.
Imbalanced discs can cause vibrations that affect
Vibration Absorber System (VAS):
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.
This drive technology adjusts CD-DA/VCD data extraction to the fastest
Smart-X Function:
allowable speed according to both data request rates from host and disk quality.
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.
8X DVD-R 48X CD-R
4X DVD-RW 24X CD-RW
This drive features a comprehensive Buffer
This drive offers reliable performance
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