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FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CD, a CD-R or a CD-RW. With the bundled CD-RW mastering software, CD- WRITER 5232IM is an ideal model for creating customized audio and data CDs, and for archiving or distributing big files to achieve data interchange and backup.
CD-WRITER 5232IM System Requirements For IBM compatible PCs, the system requirements recommended are as follows: ♦ PC sufficient to run Windows 98/ME/2000/XP ♦ Pentium II 350MHz above with at least 64MB of memory ♦ Fast and sufficient hard disk space (minimum 200MB for installation, 1GB or more is recommended.)
INSTALLATION Host Interface Connections Most current mainboard models have two IDE ports (primary and secondary) which can connect two IDE cables. Two IDE cables allow you to connect up to four devices, but it is recommended that you separate IDE ports for your hard drive and your CD-ReWritable drive.
You may consider one of the two ways recommended below to connect your drive. ♦ To get the most stable performance for the CD-RW drive to write: Primary IDE Master: Hard Disk Primary IDE Slave: CD-ROM Drive Secondary IDE Master: CD-RW drive ♦...
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The red-edge of the IDE Cable must be connected to Pin 1 on the CD- ReWritable drive. 5. If you have a sound card that can be connected to this CD- ReWritable drive, you can connect the drive (as Audio-out) and the sound card (as Audio-in) with a 4-pin audio cable.
Driver Installation Windows Environment CD-WRITER 5232IM is a PnP device, and Windows 98/ME/2000/XP can automatically detect the drive and load the appropriate driver. If Windows cannot detect the drive, you can operate manually: Click the Control Panel Icon in My Computer and then click Add New Hardware.
CONNECTION & OPERATION Front Panel 1. LED Indicator Flashes “green” while verifying or reading a disc/ writing a CD- R/CD-RW disc. 2. Disc Tray This is the tray for the disc. Place the disc in the tray, then press the Close/Eject button or lightly push the tray to close it. 3.
NOTE: The front panel is subject to change without notice. Rear View 1. Digital Audio Output Connector If your sound card has a digital audio IEC958 format connector, you can connect it to this digital audio output connector with a 2-pin audio cable.
TECHNICAL DATA Performance Transfer rate Access time Data buffer CD format support Writing modes Writing speed Specification Interface Read: CD-ROM/CD-R: 7800kb/s (up to 52X) CD-RW: 6000kb/s (up to 40X) Write: CD-R 7800kb/s (up to 52X) CD-RW 4800kb/s (up to 32X) 100ms at ⅓...
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Form factor Disc loading Audio output level Power Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight Disc Specification Capacity 120mm disc: 74min 80min 90min 80mm disc: 18min 21min Disc Type 5.25" Half Height Tray (motorised) Line out = 0.6 ± 10%Vrms Headphone out = 0.6± 10%Vrms 5 VDC &...
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Environment Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating 5°C to 45°C -20°C to 60°C 8% ~ 80%RH 5% ~ 95%RH...
TROUBLESHOOTING To help you get more familiar with CD-WRITER 5232IM, the following FAQ lists some common problems you might encounter. Please read it for reference before you request RMA support from your dealer. Q1. CD-WRITER 5232IM cannot be recognized. (1) The drive might not be connected properly. Please check whether the IDE cable and power connector are tightly connected.
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Please insert a paper clip or small rod into the emergency hole on the front panel for manual ejection. Q8. CD-WRITER 5232IM drive cannot write. We suggest as follows: (1) Use the burning software which is provided by original supplier and bundled with this CD-ReWritable drive or download the update file from internet.
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Q11. What burning software supports this CD-RW drive? Software such as Adaptec EasyCD Creator, Ahead Nero-Burning ROM, NTI CDMaker…etc. Q12. Does CD-WRITER 5232IM support CD-Text & SAO (Session At Once) function? Yes, it does support CD-Text & SAO function and you may edit the title or...
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