Imation IMWDVRW16DLI Manual

Dvd±r/rw drive, dvd+r double layer, dvd internal burner

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SMART-BURN: Avoid Buffer Under Run Error, Automatically adjust writing strategy and running OPC to provide the best burning quality
SMART-X: Adjusts CD-DA/VCD/DVD data extraction to a fastest allowable speed according to both data request rate from host and disk quality
VAS (Vibration Absorber System): Reduce vibration and noise during recording and reading
Double The Layer, Twice The Fun!
The new Imation Double Layer burner is a breakthrough. You can put 8.5GB
storage capacity on a DVD disc, without needing to turn it over. This equates
to four hours of DVD-quality video or 16 hours of VHS-quality video. It is
ideal for storing important personal and business data, from home
movies,
music, photographs to backups of important
files,
applications, presentations
and reports.
Each DVD Burner kit comes complete with an Imation
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instruction manuals to get you started on your digital
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this versatile drive. Important data and precious moments are now stored
permanently onto DVD or CD format without wearing out or lost, and ready
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The Imation drive delivers unrivalled
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performance,
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that your important data are reliably created, preserved and protected.
Something Imation has been doing for more than 50 years.
Create,
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Store up to 8.5GB on a DVD DL disc and/or 4.7GB on a DVD media
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  • Page 3 ENGLISH AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions carefully. Please keep this User’s Manual for your reference. Please disconnect the equipment from your AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moist sheet or cloth for cleaning. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
  • Page 4 ENGLISH RECAUTIONS !! Do not attempt to open the drive and service it. Removing the cover may cause exposure to harmful laser beams and electrical voltage. User is recommended to get service by returning the defective drive back to the original vendor where the drive was purchased.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH ABLE OF ONTENTS INTRODUCTION What the DVD Writer Does…………………………………………4 Format Compatibility…………………………………………………4 Recording Modes………………………………………………………5 What You Can Do with the DVD Writer……………………………5 System Configuration System Requirements…………………………………………………6 Features and Controls Front View……………………………………………………………7 Rear View……………………………………………………………8 INSTALLATION Installing the DVD Writer ………………………………………………9 IDE Drive Configuration…………………………………………………9 Changing the Jumper…………………………………………………11 OPERATION Installing Necessary Device Drivers...
  • Page 6: What The Dvd Writer Does

    ENGLISH NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this DVD Writer, a reliable, high-performance recordable DVD and CD writer, rewriter and player. Please read this manual carefully and keep it handy for easy reference. Use the manual for installation, operation and troubleshooting for this drive. What the DVD Writer Does The DVD Writer is a recordable DVD/CD-ReWritable drive that provides professional quality DVD and CD performance for writing, rewriting and reading.
  • Page 7: Recording Modes

    ENGLISH Recording Modes Track at Once Data can be recorded to a disc, one track at a time. New tracks can be added later. Music CDs can not be played in a CD player or CD-ROM until the disc is closed. Disc at Once Data can be recorded to an entire disc in one pass.
  • Page 8: System Configuration System Requirements

    ENGLISH YSTEM ONFIGURATION System Requirements To ensure stable read/write/rewrite performance, an IBM compatible PC system with the following features is recommended. Pentium III 450MHz or higher (Pentium III 800MHz is recommended) Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP. Memory Must meet recommended RAM requirements for your operating system.
  • Page 9: Features And Controls

    ENGLISH EATURES AND ONTROLS Front View Figure: Front view of DVD Writer Eject/Close Button Push button to eject/close the tray. Indication of drive's operation status. The light lit stands for Busy / Write LED Busy; the light blinking stands for Write/Rewrite. Control volume of earphone jack.
  • Page 10: Rear View

    ENGLISH Rear View Figure: Rear view of DVD Writer Four-pin connector for DC power input. Power Connector Host IDE Interface 40-pin connector for E-IDE interface. Connector Device Configuration Six-pin jumper for selecting drive mode as an IDE master, slave, Jumper or cable select.
  • Page 11: Installing The Dvd Writer

    ENGLISH DVD W NSTALLING THE RITER This chapter explains how to physically install your DVD Writer in your computer. The steps you will need to do are as follows: Turn off your computer system and unplug from power outlet. Remove the computer cover. Set the Master/Slave jumper on the rear panel of the DVD Writer.
  • Page 12 ENGLISH (B) Hard Disk connected as Master device and CD-ROM or DVD-ROM connected as Slave on the Primary IDE port; nothing connected to the Secondary IDE port. Set the DVD Writer’s jumper to MASTER, and connect the DVD Writer as Master to the Secondary IDE port.
  • Page 13: Changing The Jumper

    ENGLISH (C) Hard Disks connected as Master and Slave devices on the Primary IDE port; CD- ROM or DVD-ROM connected as Master on the Secondary IDE port. Change the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM jumper to SLAVE and re-connect it to the Secondary IDE port.
  • Page 14 ENGLISH Connect the necessary cables to your DVD Writer. Figure: Connecting Cables (A) IDE Cable: Plug one connector of the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the rear panel of the drive before you insert the drive into your computer. Then thread the cable through the front of the open bay and back toward the motherboard.
  • Page 15 ENGLISH Carefully slide the DVD Writer horizontally into the empty bay and mount it. Then replace the computer cover. Plug your computer back to power outlet and then turn the power on.
  • Page 16: Operation

    ENGLISH PERATION Installing Necessary Device Drivers In Windows, the DVD Writer acts as a “CD-ROM Drive” for purpose of installation and setup. In some cases, you will need to install additional software to make use of all the features of the DVD Writer. To use the DVD Writer on a computer: As a CD-ROM drive: Most Windows Operating Systems (Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows 95) supply a generic...
  • Page 17: Recording Cds & Dvds

    ENGLISH & DVD ECORDING Before you start, please make sure you have installed the proper software for Recording CDs, DVDs and Playing DVDs. The Recording software and the DVD Playback software are in different CD kits included in the package. About Software &...
  • Page 18: Playing Cds & Dvds Playback Software

    ENGLISH & DVD LAYING Playback Software You must install the DVD playback software to your computer first. If you do not have any DVD playback software installed in your computer, the included DVD playback software in the CD kit will bring you the best playback result. You can immediately play Audio CDs and pre-recorded DVD discs, including movies and other DVDs.
  • Page 19: Playing Dvds For The First Time

    ENGLISH (2) Sound Board Audio: This comes from data files that may be present on a disc, such as a WAV, WMA, or MP3 files, that are transferred from the CD to your computer via the IDE interface. The sound board translates the data from the digital files into analog sound.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    ENGLISH ROUBLESHOOTING If you meet any trouble during installation or normal use of your DVD Writer, please refer to the following information. Read Problems Symptom Possible Causes Solutions No operation. No power. Check if the power cord is connected securely to the connector. IDE cable isn't connected Ensure that the IDE cable and connectors properly.
  • Page 21: Write Problems

    ENGLISH Write Problems Symptom Possible Causes Solutions Cannot write. Using other authoring Use the authoring software provided with software which does not the DVD Writer. When using other support your DVD Writer. software, ensure your DVD Writer is supported by contacting the software supplier.
  • Page 22 ENGLISH Symptom Possible Causes Solutions Using authoring software Use the authoring software provided with which does not support your your DVD Writer. When using other DVD Writer. software, ensure your DVD Writer is supported by contacting the software supplier. Can not write at highest DVD/CD media not Use the highest speed compatible discs or speed.

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