Emprex 16X DVD Writer USB 2.0 User manual

16x DVD±R/RW Writer
USB 2.0 External Drive
12 in 1 card reader compatibility
User’s Manual

CAUTION
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
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KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEOFFNET.
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL SEHEN.
ATTENTION
RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B
EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.
Copyright Statement
It is a criminal offence, under applicable copyright laws, to make
unauthorised copies of copyright-protected material, including
computer programs, films, broadcasts and sound recordings. This
equipment should not be used for such purposes.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
PRODUIT LASER
CATEGORIE 1

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.
FCC Warning Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 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 the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged 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 the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FOR EUROPE
“The drive is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive.”

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 1
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2
PACKAGE CONTENTS 2
INSTALLATION 3
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 3
DRIVER INSTALLATION 4
SOFTWARE PACKAGE 5
DVD REGION CODING 6
OPERATION & CONNECTION 8
FRONT PANEL 8
REAR VIEW 10
TECHNICAL DATA 11
APPENDIX 14

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INTRODUCTION
Accompanying the new DVD storage technology, we are honored to present
you a compact and multiformat external drive of USB 2.0 interface: 16X
DVD±R/RW Writer.
This 16X DVD±R/RW Writer frees up precious bay space and offers more
backup choices other than acting as a CD-R/RW drive and as a DVD-ROM
reader. It supports dual formats of DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW enabling
excellent compatibility, simple, quick recording of both CD/DVD formats, huge
capacity storage, and theater-quality playback.
The bundled package of mastering software offers the creation fun of video,
photos, and music editing. You can either record up to 8.5GB, 4 hours of TV
shows or movies into high-quality DVD video, or author your own DVD
movies – from capture to editing and burning, which both are playable in most
DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.
And that isn’t all, the built-in 12 in 1 card reader which offers read-write ability
of 12 memory card types simplifies the process of exchanging data between
Digital cameras, camcorders, voice recorders, PDAs, MP3s… and your
computer. You can view, archive, or write the files/photos/video/music of the
memory card directly from the drive and enjoy the fascinating digital/DVD
entertainment on your desktop.
Here are some important features of this drive:
 USB 2.0 interface, easy to connect to USB 2.0 port in PC
 Four-slot integration of the card reader works with CompactFlash (CF)
Type I, II, MicroDrive, Memory Stick (MS), MS Duo, MS Pro, MS Pro
Duo, MultiMediaCard (MMC), mini MMC, Secure Digital (SD), mini SD,
and SmartMedia (SM)
 Convenient connection with A-Type USB Extension Port on the front
panel

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 16X DVD±R Write, 4X DVD+R Double Layer Write, 8X DVD+RW, 4X
DVD-RW Rewrite speed, 16X DVD-ROM Read speed
 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW Write/Rewrite speed, 48X CD-ROM Read
speed
 Adopts “MTKSuperLink” to prevent Buffer Underrun errors of CD &
DVD writing
 Supports writing modes of TAO, DAO, SAO and packet writing
 Supports MultiRead function
 Serves as RPC-2 DVD-ROM Drive
 Smooth DVD playback of high resolution
 Compatible with most existing DVD-ROM drives and DVD video
players
 Bundled with an extensive software package
System Requirements
For IBM compatible PCs, the system requirements recommended are as
follows:
 Pentium III, 800MHz or above with at least 256MB of memory
 Minimum 2GB free Hard Disk space
 Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
 USB 2.0 PCI host card (If there’s no USB 2.0 built-in port on board.)
Package Contents
 USB 2.0 external DVD±R/RW Writer
 Power adapter
 AC power cable
 USB 2.0 cable
 Application software disc
 Quick installation Guide

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INSTALLATION
Hardware Installation
1. Connect the power adapter and the AC power cord to the drive.
2. Attach the USB 2.0 cable to the drive.
3. Attach the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB port in your
computer. The drive is now ready to use.

If you are installing a USB 2.0 drive, your computer must have a USB 2.0
port to achieve top speed. You may experience slower USB 2.0 drive
performance if connected to USB 1.1.
Note:
♦ Be sure to use the USB 2.0 cable packed with the drive.
♦ Never plug or unplug in any other USB device while the drive is
transferring data. It’s likely to loss data.
USB Connector

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♦ It’s advisable not to disconnect the drive or unplug the power to the
drive while a CD is inserted.
Driver Installation
Windows Environment
This DVD±R/RW Writer is a PnP (Plug and Play) device, and Windows
ME/2000/XP can automatically detect the drive and load the appropriate
driver. For the users who run Windows 98SE please install the provided
driver in the disc and then restart the computer.
Card Reader
Please install the driver in the DVD playback disc to operate the read-
write ability of 12 memory card types. After the driver installation, 4 extra
icons with different card type indicated will show in Device Manager/My
computer. And then you can use each slot of the card reader for file
archiving / recording.

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Software Package
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. Combining with the card reader
capabilities, no matter you are a novice or an experienced user; you
can enrich your digital life with this best recording tool.
DVD Playback Software
The DVD playback software comes with leading video and audio
technologies to deliver the highest sound and visual effect possible on
the PC. Meanwhile, it offers feature-rich navigation controls for an
interactive and tailored DVD movie viewing experience. You can enjoy
the wide range of educational and entertaining DVD titles with theater
quality.
 For further details, please refer to the manual in the software
disc.
Installation Under Windows Environment
1. Insert the application CD and the installation program will run
automatically. Then follow the on-screen procedures.
Or
2. Run:\setup.exe on the application CD.

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DVD Region Coding
Region Playback Control Management
All DVD Video Playback systems have “Region Playback Control”
management (RPC), which is required by Hollywood movie industry and
defined by DVD Forum. This includes DVD-Video players and PC systems
with DVD-Video capability. You can only play DVD-Video discs with the same
region code as your DVD-Video Playback system.
As for DVD-ROM drives, one kind of the DVD-Video Playback system, there
are 2 types:
RPC Phase 1 (as RPC1): RPC1 drives do not have built-in hardware
support for region management. DVD-ROM drives of this kind don’t
play a part in controlling the playback region. It solely depends on the
decoder.
RPC Phase 2 (as RPC2): RPC2 drives maintain the region change
count information in hardware, and in general, the region of such drives
can be changed up to 5 times by the end users under some software
decoder (e.g. PowerDVD).
And referring to the region codes, there are 6 regions worldwide, and
normally, there is a region code mark on the package of DVD titles. :
Region 1: Canada, US
Region 2: Japan, Europe, South Africa, and Middle East (including
Egypt)
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

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About This Drive
This DVD±R/RW Writer 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). After the fifth alteration, the region
code will be locked and only those DVD titles of the same region code could
be played afterwards, so set the code carefully.

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OPERATION & CONNECTION
Front Panel
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1. A-Type USB Extension Port
This USB port is Plug-and-Play Ready. Just plug your USB device and
the computer will detect automatically.
2. Close/Eject Button
This button opens and closes the disc tray. If the tray is closed,
pressing the button will eject it.
3. Led Indicator (DVD-Dual Drive)
While the tray goes in/out, the LED flashes green and it’s off when the
drive is ready.
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.

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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.
6. Slot for Memory Stick (MS)/MS Duo/MS Pro/MS Pro Duo
7. Slot for Secure Digital (SD)/Mini SD/MultiMediaCard (MMC)
/Mini MMC
8. Slot for Compact Flash (CF) Type I, II/MicroDrive
9. Slot for Smart Media (SM)
10. LED Indicator (Card Reader)
When the data of memory cards is being accessed, the LED flashes
red.
11. LED Indicator (Card Reader)
Once the USB cable is correctly connected, this LED will light green,
which means the card slots are ready to use.
Note: The design of front panel is subject to change without notice.

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Rear View
1. USB Connector
2. D.C. Power Connector
3. Power (On/Off) Switch

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TECHNICAL DATA
Interface USB 2.0
Disc Data Capacity DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW: Single layer 4.7GB
Double layer 8.5GB
CD-R/RW: 74min/650MB, 80min/700MB
Media supported for Writing DVD+R, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD-R,
DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-R, and CD-RW
Writing Formats DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-ROM,
DVD-Video
CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Extra,
CD-I, Mixed-Mode CD, Video CD, Photo CD,
CD-Text, Bootable CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Multi-
Session
Writing modes TAO (Track at once), DAO (Disc
At Once), SAO (Session at once), Multi-
session, Packet Writing
Multi-track Reservation
Writing Speed DVD+R: 16X, 12X, 8X, 6X, 4X, 2.4X
DVD+R DL: 4X
DVD-R: 16X, 12X, 8X, 6X, 4X, 2X
DVD+RW: 8X, 6X, 4X, 2.4X
DVD-RW: 4X, 2X, 1X
CD-R: 48X, 40X, 32X, 24X,16X
CD-RW: Low Speed: 4X
High Speed: 10X, 4X
Ultra Speed: 24X, 16X
Reading Compatibility CD Audio, CD-Extra, CD-ROM/XA, CD-I,
Photo CD, Video CD, CD-Text, DVD-ROM,
DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW

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Reading Speed DVD+/-R: max 8X
DVD+R DL: max. 6X
DVD+/-RW: max. 8X
CD-R: max. 48X, CD-RW: max.32X
CD-ROM: max. 48X
DVD-ROM: max. 16X
Digital Media CompactFlash (CF) Type I, II, MicroDrive,
Memory Stick (MS), MS Duo, MS Pro, MS
Pro Duo, MultiMediaCard (MMC), mini MMC,
Secure Digital (SD), mini SD, and
SmartMedia (SM)
Data Transfer Rate
DVD-Dual Drive CD -- Read
CD-ROM/CD-R: 7200KB/sec (up to 48X)
CD-RW: 4800KB/sec (up to 32X)
CD -- Write
CD-R: 7200KB/sec (up to 48X)
CD-RW: 3600KB/sec (up to 24X)
DVD -- Read
DVD-ROM: 21632KB/sec (up to 16X)
DVD -- Write
DVD+/-R: 21632KB/sec (up to 16X)
DVD+R DL: 5408KB/sec (up to 4X)
DVD+RW: 10816KB/sec (up to 8X)
DVD-RW: 5408KB/sec (up to 4X)
Card Reader 480Mb/s (USB 2.0)
Access time DVD: 160ms (16X)
CD: 130ms (48X)
Databuffer 2MB
Disc loading Tray (motorized), Dust Sealed
Dimensions Height 57.2 ± 0.5 mm

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Width 162.7± 0.5 mm
Depth 237.4 ± 0.8 mm
Weight 2kg
Mounting Method Horizontal
Power Requirement input: AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz
output: 5V 1.5A, 12V 1.5A
Temperature
Operating 5°C to 45°C
Non-operating -20°C to 60°C
Humidity
Operating 8% ~ 80%RH
Non-operating 5% ~ 95%RH

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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, Toshiba
Corporation, and Victor) joined for the common purpose of promoting DVD
worldwide and establishing standardized formats of each DVD application for
the marketplace.
DVD+RW Alliance
The DVD+RW Alliance is a voluntary group of industry-leading personal
computing manufacturers, optical storage and electronics manufacturers
including Dell, Hewlett-Packard Company, MCC/Verbatim, Philips Electronics,
Ricoh Company Ltd., Sony Corporation, Thomson multimedia and Yamaha
Corporation. The group seeks to develop and promote a universally
compatible, rewritable DVD format to enable true convergence between
personal computing and consumer electronics products.
DVD FLLC (Format, Logo, Licensing, Corporation)
DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corp (DVD FLLC) was established in 2000 to
handle issuing of the DVD specifications, granting licenses to manufacturers
and policing the use of the DVD logos. All manufacturers of hardware, discs
and related DVD products must be licensed and first products verified to
ensure that all players will play all discs. The correct logos must be used for
the appropriate products in the appropriate way.

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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.
DVD-ROM (DVD Read Only Memory)
Read-only DVD discs used for storing data and interactive sequences as well
as audio and video.
DVD-R (DVD Recordable)
A write-once format used to master DVD Video and DVD-ROM discs. Good
for archiving data and recording home movie discs.
DVD-RW (DVD ReWritable)
The DVD Forum’s format with a read-write capacity of 4.7GB per side. It can
be re-written up to 1000 times. Suitable for backups, DVRs, and movies.
DVD+R (DVD Recordable)
A write-once format. Good for archiving data and recording DVD movies.
DVD+RW (DVD ReWritable)
The DVD+RW Alliance’s fast, 1000-times-rewritable format. Excellent for
backups, good for movies, real-time video recording & random data burning
DVD-RAM (DVD Random Access Memory)
The DVD Forum’s 100,000-times-rewritable format. Suitable for backups and
DVRs.

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December 2004