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TDK indiDVD Hardware Manual

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TDK.122.02_DVD Hardware V1
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  • Page 1 TDK.122.02_DVD Hardware V1 10/16/02 12:02 PM Page 1...
  • Page 2 The laser beam emitted from the optical pickup is invisible. Accordingly: Do not open the optical pickup housing. • Obtain service only from TDK-authorized personnel. • LASER INFORMATION CAUTION: To disconnect the drive from an electrical current, These products have been designed and manufactured according to IEC 825-1 on the Safety of Laser pull out the AC power cord.
  • Page 3 Indi DVD is a DVD/CD burner that provides professional quality writing, rewriting and reading. If you need to ship your drive SAVE YOUR BOX! back to TDK, send it packaged in the original box (if possible). TDK cannot assume liability for any damage your drive sustains during shipment.
  • Page 4 5. Connect the cables. 6. Finish setup. NOTE: Prior to beginning the installation process, you may want to view the install video located on the included Disc Blender Software Suite disc. It’s also available at www.tdk.com/support/flash. SECTION 1 : Drive Installation...
  • Page 5 B. IF: The Secondary IDE cable has a DVD/CD-ROM or CD-RW drive connected as Master unused connector, replace the old cable with the IDE THEN: Change the DVD/CD-ROM drive’s jumper setting to Slave. Leave the TDK drive set as Master cable supplied with your new drive. The new cable can and connect it to the secondary IDE cable.
  • Page 6 TDK.122.02_DVD Hardware V1 10/16/02 12:02 PM Page 4 The jumper’s position determines whether Indi DVD is set to Master, Slave or Cable Select (CSEL). In INSTALLING Indi DVD the example below, Indi DVD’s jumper is set to CSEL. Connected as CSEL...
  • Page 7 Windows 2000 and XP only: Click the START button on the Windows taskbar, then select SETTINGS, if you plan to use TDK Digital Mixmaster as your then CONTROL PANEL. Double Click the SYSTEM icon in the Windows Control Panel, then select the CD playback software.
  • Page 8 Before you use Indi DVD, install the software from the included Disc Blender Software Suite CD-ROM. 8. Click OK to accept the change and then reboot the computer for the change to take effect. The software automatically loads all necessary device drivers as well as TDK’s Disc Blender Software Windows XP Suite.
  • Page 9 RATHER THAN WAITING FOR ASSISTANCE FROM A TDK REPRESENTATIVE. UPGRADING FIRMWARE Occasionally, TDK may release drive firmware updates. Typically, you will not need to upgrade Indi DVD’s firmware. But if Indi DVD doesn’t respond to other troubleshooting efforts, try loading the latest firmware revision.
  • Page 10 TDK.122.02_DVD Hardware V1 10/16/02 12:02 PM Page 12 SECTION 3 : Troubleshooting & Maintenance Indi DVD ReWRITER : Hardware Guide...
  • Page 11 TDK.122.02_DVD Hardware V1 10/16/02 12:02 PM Page 14 Indi DVD ReWRITER : Hardware Guide SECTION 3 : Troubleshooting & Maintenance...
  • Page 12 TDK.122.02_DVD Hardware V1 10/16/02 12:02 PM Page 16 Indi DVD ReWRITER : Hardware Guide SECTION 3 : Troubleshooting & Maintenance...
  • Page 13 With a CD/DVD labeling marker. The marker must be soft-tipped and either alcohol or water based. • Markers of other types will ruin the disc. • Another way is to use a good quality label maker, such as TDK’s CD/DVD Labeling System. Indi DVD ReWRITER : Hardware Guide SECTION 4 : Frequently Asked Questions...
  • Page 14 10/16/02 12:02 PM Page 20 Keep TDK’s email, Web site, and phone numbers in a convenient location as indicated below. Keep your drive’s serial number and a copy of your sales receipt handy as well. If you experience a problem while installing or operating your Indi DVD, please refer first to the relevant sections of this manual regarding setup and installation.
  • Page 15 TDK will, at its option, either repair or replace the Product which it finds to be defective at no charge (except for shipping and insurance). Repair of defective Product may be with either new or rebuilt replacement parts that will be warranted For registration of product, please visit: for the remainder of the original warranty period.