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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: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
INTRODUCTION Accompanying the new DVD storage technology, we are honored to present you a compact and multiformat drive, 8X DDS DVD±R/RW Drive, with more to get: memory card capability! This drive serves as an IDE CD/DVD writer (DVD-Dual Drive) and a USB- connected card reader.
IDE host interface supporting ATAPI MMC command & USB host interface (if you don’t have USB on-board connection) ♦ Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP Package Contents The package contains the following items: ♦ 8X DDS DVD±R/RW Drive ♦ Audio cable ♦ Application software discs x 2 ♦ Quick Installation Guide...
8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ± INSTALLATION Host Interface Connections Most current motherboard 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 disk and your Dual Digital Storage Drive.
8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ± Cable Select The system might not detect the drive if there is conflict or mistake with the jumper setting. Hardware Installation 1. Turn off the power to your computer system. 2. Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the back of your computer, and then remove the cover of the computer.
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If the connection is correct, the lower right LED on the front panel will light green. 7. Re-attach the cover of the computer, and reconnect the power cord and all cables to the computer. 8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ± Red Wire...
8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ± Software Installation Burning Software The bundled recording software gives you the complete solution for making audio/data CD/DVDs. With the user-friendly interface, it guides you through the creation and backup of files/photos/video/music from your computer to a recordable disc.
Region 3: Southeast Asia and East Asia (including Hong Kong) Region 4: Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean Region 5: Eastern Europe, Indian subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, and Mongolia Region 6: China 8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ±...
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8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ± About This Dual Digital Storage Drive This drive is also a RPC2 DVD-ROM drive and according to DVD-Forum, PC chip must be designed into DVD-ROM drives to record how many times a user has changed the region code. The first region code will depend on the DVD title you play and you are allowed to modify the region code 5 times (including the initial one).
The LED flashes “green” while verifying or reading a disc and flashes “amber” while writing discs. 4. Disc Tray Place the disc in the tray here, and then press the Close/Eject button or lightly push the tray to close it. 8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ±...
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8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ± 5. Emergency Eject Hole When the Close/Eject button doesn’t work properly and the disc tray can’t be opened, you can insert a paper clip or a small rod into this hole for manual ejection. Please make sure to power off the system before you do that.
4. IDE Interface Connector Plug one end of the 40-pin IDE cable here to join the 40-pin IDE connector on the motherboard. The red-edge of the IDE cable must be connected to Pin 1 of each connector. 8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ±...
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8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ± 5. Power Supply Connector By plugging the computer’s power supply cable here, you can connect the drive and your computer system. 6. USB Cable Connect the USB cable to the USB header on the motherboard. The...
Data Transfer rate DVD-Dual Drive Card Reader Access time (⅓ stroke) Media supported for Writing DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Writing modes 8X DDS DVD DVD-Dual Drive: EIDE Card Reader: USB 2.0 5.25" Half Height CD -- Read CD-ROM/CD-R: 6000KB/sec (up to 40X)
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8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ± Writing speed Writing Formats Reading Compatibility Reading Speed Digital Media Disc Data Capacity Data buffer Disc loading Mounting Method RMS Output Voltage 1X, 2X, 4X, 6X, 8X DVD+R: DVD-R: 1X, 2X, 4X 1X, 2X, 4X...
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Depth Weight Environment Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating 8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ± 5 VDC & 12VDC Card Reader power directly from computer power supply through USB connection 41.8 ± 0.2 mm 148.6 ± 0.2 mm 193.3 ± 0.3mm 1 kg 5°C to 45°C...
8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ± APPENDIX DVD Forum The DVD Forum is an international organization made up of companies using or manufacturing digital versatile disc (DVD)-related products. The Forum was created in 1995 when ten companies (Hitachi, Matsushita, Mitsubishi, Philips, Pioneer, Sony, Thomson Multimedia, Time Warner,...
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8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ± DVD Formats DVD Video Popular format for viewing movies and other visual entertainment with high quality MPEG2 video & digital surround sound. Enables multi-language, multi-subtitling and other advanced user features. DVD Audio This audio-only storage format doubles the fidelity of sound effect comparing with a standard CD as well as longer playing times, copy protection and anti-piracy measures…etc.
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8X DDS DVD R/RW Drive ± Reference For more related information about the organizations and formats definition of DVD, please refer to the following web sites: http://www.dvdrw.com http://www.dvdforum.org http://www.licensing.philips.com http://www.disctronics.co.uk http://www.dvdfllc.co.jp...
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