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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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician help.
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Page 1: Fcc Warning
Copyright © Copyright 2002 by AOpen Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of AOpen Inc. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.2. Hardware Instruction..................7 Front Panel ..................... 7 Rear Panel....................8 3.3. Installing AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive..........9 3.4. Supported CD-R and CD-RW Discs ............11 Supported Discs ..................11 The handling of CD-R, DVD and CD-RW Discs ........11 Software Installation ............12 4.1. - Page 3 Appendix B. Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) ..21 Appendix C. Specification........... 23...
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Page 4: Use Precautions
1.2. Warning as to Use This AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive together with software is a product for utilizing DVD+RW/+R/CD-RW recording media with rewriting, erasing and readout capabilities, as an external computer memory device. Except in the case where copying of CD-ROMs... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Introduction 2.1. Overview Thank you for purchasing AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive. In this manual, we will explain how to install your AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R 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. -
Page 6: Features
Introduction English 2.2. Features USB2.0 interface. Completely sealed door construction provides high reliability JustLink has made auto-avoidance against buffer under run errors possible Can read not only CD-R, CD-RW and DVD+RW discs, but also video CDs, music CDs, photo CDs, and CD-Text Can read CD data at 32x speed (4.8MB/sec data transfer rate), write data at 12x speed (CD-R, 1.8MB/sec data transfer rate.), re-write data at 10x speed *1 (High Speed CD-RW, 1.5MB/sec data transfer rate), and write data at 2.4x... -
Page 7: Format Compatibility
DVD+R DVD-ROM Play means audio play back. Read means data transfer. CD-I, Photo-CD requires special reader/player. Photo-CD writing requires Kodak license Theoretically allows if disc being read is compatible with DVD-ROM Not recommended and unwarranted by AOpen. -- E-4 --... -
Page 8: Type Of Writing
Introduction English 2.4. Type of Writing Disc-At-Once When only a single recording session (lead in/data/lead out) is to be recorded onto a disk, it is called “Disc-At-Once”. When using Disc-At-Once, no additional data can be recorded onto the disc, even if there is available capacity. -
Page 9: Hardware Installation
Software Installation Hardware Installation The installation of AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R 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 DVD+RW/+R performance. -
Page 10: Hardware Instruction
Introduction English 3.2. Hardware Instruction Front Panel Emergency Eject Hole Disc Tray Headphone Jack Busy Indicator LED 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. Disc Tray This is the tray for the disc. -
Page 11: Rear Panel
Power Cord Connector Used to connect to the host computer’s power supply (DC 5V/12V). Power Switch Used to turn on or turn of AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R. Audio Out Connector Used to connect to an external speaker, earphone or amplifier. USB2.0 Connector Used to connect the USB certified cable to USB Host controller card. -
Page 12: Installing Aopen Usb2.0 Dvd+Rw/+R Drive
English 3.3. Installing AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive Please install your AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R according to following steps, Installing Your DVD+RW/+R: First, make sure the power of the drive is turned OFF. Plug the power cable and USB cable to your USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R. - Page 13 Software Installation Now you may turn on the power and the system will detect the new device automatically. This DVD+RW/+R drive must be horizontally installed and operated. -- E-10 --...
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Page 14: Supported Cd-R And Cd-Rw Discs
Introduction 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, and 40x speed. These discs can be played back in a CD-ROM drive or a CD player. -
Page 15: Software Installation
If you want to use another type of authoring software not bundled with AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive, please refer to each manual on how to install and operate. Please note that some authoring software or version of authoring software does not support AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive. -
Page 16: Technical Support
5.1. Firmware Upgrade The AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive uses Flash type firmware, a small piece of software that can be overwritten and updated. To ensure more reliable operations and enhanced performance of the drive, updates to the firmware will be made available. You can download and upgrade the latest version via our Web site regularly at http://www.aopen.com... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Possible Causes Solutions No drive recognition Bad connection between Ensure that USB cable is not damaged. USB cable and your AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive. Using other writing software Use the writing software provided with this which not supports your DVD+RW/+R drive. When using other software, AOpen USB2.0... - Page 18 Specification English Read problems Symptom Possible Causes Solutions No drive recognition USB cable and the Ensure both connectors of USB cable is DVD+RW/+R drive not properly connected to the USB ports on the connected properly. main board and DVD+RW/+R. Power is not switched on. Check if the LED of your DVD+RW/+R drive is lit.
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Page 19: How To Contact Us
How to Contact Us Dear Customer, Thanks for choosing AOpen products. To provide the best and fastest service to our customer is our first priority. However, we receive numerous emails and phone-calls worldwide everyday, it is very hard for us to serve everyone on time. We recommend you follow the procedures below and seek help before contact us. - Page 20 Pacific Rim China AOpen Inc. 艾尔鹏国际上海(股)有限公司 Tel: 886-2-3789-5888 Tel: 86-21-6225-8622 Fax: 886-2-3789-5899 Fax: 86-21-6225-7926 Europe Germany AOpen Computer b.v. AOpen Computer GmbH. Tel: 31-73-645-9516 Tel: +49-1805-559191 Fax: 31-73-645-9604 Fax: +49-2102-157799 America Japan AOpen America Inc. AOpen Japan Inc. Tel: 1-510-489-8928...
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Page 21: Appendix A. Glossary
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. - Page 22 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.
- Page 23 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.
- Page 24 Please proceed the following procedures to get your computer back to work: Check if the power cable attached correctly to each drive. Q: The AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R doesn’t show up in My Computer or Explorer. The following steps will assist you to get your drive to work as a CD-ROM: If you cannot find AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R in Explorer, restart your...
- Page 25 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.
- Page 26 Specification English Appendix C. Specification Interface USB2.0 Supported Media for writing DVD+RW/+R, CD-R, High Speed CD-RW Writing speed DVD+RW/+R 2.4x CD-R 2x, 4x, 8x, 12x CD-RW 2x, 4x, 10x Reading speed DVD-ROM Max. 8x CD-ROM Max. 32x Write/Read Norma Speed DVD+RW 3.32MB 150KB/sec, Mode 1 &...