Freecom DVD RW Recorder User manual

Rev. 616
DVD RW recorder
EXTERNAL DOUBLE LAYER DVD RW DRIVE
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User�s manual

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Dear user!
welcome to the installation of your Freecom DVD RW Recorder. Before installing the
drive, please read through the following points regarding its compatibility with your
system.
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User’s manual
General information ........................................................................................................... Page 4
Chapter 1:
Start Up.................................................................................................................................... Page 6
Chapter 2:
Installing the application software ............................................................................... Page 9
Chapter 3:
Using the Drive ..................................................................................................................... Page 11
Chapter 4:
Trouble shooting - General problems.......................................................................... Page 13
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General information
Reliable performance of the Freecom DVD RW Recorder cannot be guaranteed for con-
gurations that do not meet the following requirements:
Hardware Requirements
To use the Freecom DVD RW Recorder, you must have a computer with the following
minimum requirements:
• Intel / AMD CPU 700 MHz or faster
• at least 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
• USB interface (USB 1.1 or USB 2.0*)
• at least 400 MB of free hard disk space (5 GB recommended)
Software Requirements
The Freecom DVD RW Recorder is setup for use with the following operating systems:
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
* For maximum performance of the Freecom DVD RW Recorder, both computer system and software must
support USB 2.0. Connecting the Freecom DVD RW Recorder to a USB 1.1 interface will limit the CD recording
speed to 4x. DVD recording is not reliable through USB 1.1.

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Media standards
• DVD single/dual layer, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM
XA, CD Extra, CD-I, Mixed-ModeCD, VideoCD, PhotoCD, CD TEXT, Bootable CD, Disc
At Once, Session At once, Track At Once, Multi-Session.
Precautionary Measures and General Notes
• After transport, particularly at low outside temperatures, condensation can form
which can lead to a malfunctioning. For that reason, you should not begin operation
until the drive and CDs/DVDs have reached room temperature.
• Operate the Freecom drive only in a horizontal position, to prevent damage to the
media or mechanical parts.
• Operate the device only at temperatures ranging from 10 - 45 °C.
• Do not use the device in a dusty and humid environment.
• Protect the drive from shocks and other mechanical eects!
• The device should not be operated in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic radiation
sources (loudspeakers, mobile telephones etc.).
• Due to the high data transfer rates, the cable length should not exceed 1 m. Error-free
transmission cannot be guaranteed for longer cables.
• The DVD RW Recorder is USB 2.0 compliant. While USB 2.0 supports CD recording
speeds higher than 4x, if this drive is connected to a USB 1.1 port the maximum CD
recording speed is 4x.
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Chapter 1: Start Up
1.1 Hardware installation
1. Connect the interface cable to the Freecom DVD RW
Recorder.
2. Connect the cable of the power supply to the Freecom
DVD RW Recorder and the power supply itself to the
socket.
3. Connect the interface cable to the interface port of your
computer.
4. Switch on the Freecom DVD RW Recorder.
Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom DVD RW
Recorder canbeconnectedtoallUSBports.WhenconnectedtoaUSB1.1port,
however,theperformance(datatransferrate)oftheFreecomDVDRWRecorder
will be much lower than when the drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port.

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Start Up
Note: You can plug the USB cable into your computer and unplug it while
the computer is running ("hot plug & play"). Remove the cable from the
computer when doing so, never remove the cable from the drive when
the computer is on.
For optimal performance, the Freecom DVD RW Recorder should always
be connected to a USB 2.0 port.
1.2 Power Switch
The Freecom DVD RW Recorder is always powered, even if the USB cable is disconnected
from your computer. Therefore, please turn o the Freecom DVD RW Recorder if it is not
used. The power switch is on the back side of the Freecom DVD RW Recorder.
Attention! Before switching o the Freecom DVD RW Recorder manually,
make sure to safely remove the Freecom DVD RW Recorder via your op-
erating system (the „unplug or eject hardware“ option in the Windows
taskbar). Failing to do so may result in loss of data.
Note: In the event of no sound when an audio CD is placed into the Free-
com DVD RW Recorder, "Enable Digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device"
from within "Control Panel"-"Multi Media".

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1.3 Driver Installation
Under Windows 2000/XP a separate driver is not required. The drivers will be installed
automatically by the operating system after plugging in the Freecom DVD RW Recorder
into the USB port of your computer.
Your Freecom DVD RW Recorder is fully backwards compatible with USB 1.1. The instal-
lation for USB 1.1 is the same as described below for USB 2.0.
1.4 Allocation of the drive letter to the Freecom drive
After successfully completing the installation of the Freecom DVD RW Recorder, a new
drive letter is assigned automatically (the rst available letter after the internal DVD RW
Recorders). This can shift the drive letter of an internal CD-ROM drive (for example, 'D'
to 'E'). If this leads to problems, it is possible to change the drive letter assignment as
follows:
1. Click "Start" - "Settings" - "Control Panel" - "Administration" - "Computer Administra-
tion".
2. Click "Disk Maintenance" and then select the Freecom drive.
3. In the "Operation" menu ("Action" in Windows XP), select All Tasks and then click
Change drive letter and path.
4. In the next window, click "Change" and select a drive letter in Assign the following
drive letters.
5. Click "Yes" to conrm your change.

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Installing the application software
Chapter 2: Installing the application software
To record blank media, you must rst install the Recording Software. We recommend
using the software which has been provided with your drive.
Toinstalltheapplicationsoftware,insertthe"Application"CD,klick"SoftwareInstallation"
and select your application software.
Follow the instructions on screen.
Note: If you wish to use other software, please nd out from the supplier
whether his products support the Freecom DVD RW Recorder.

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2.1 Special Instructions before Writing a CD / DVD
• You should realize that writing CD/DVDs is principally a sensitive data transmission
procedure which can be disrupted by even the smallest mechanical disturbance.
• Never clean the Freecom DVD RW Recorder with a commercially available CD or a
CD-ROM cleaning set. This can damage the drive.
• Recordable and Rewritable CD/DVDs (blanks) are more sensitive than commercially
available CD/DVDs. Use only a solvent-free, non-abrasive marker when writing on a
CD/DVD.
• Do not stick any conventional labels on the CD-Rs/CD-RWs, since the adhesive can
attack the medium. Special labels for CD-R/CD-RW media are available in retail
computer stores. Never remove a label from a CD-R/CD-RW media otherwise you
will damage the protective layer and make the CD-R/CD-RW unusable.
• The drive recognizes the medium as soon as it is placed into the drive. CD-R media
are compatible with the vast majority of CD-ROM drives and CD audio players and
work in most DVD-ROM drives. DVDs created on this DVD Recorder can be viewed
on nearly all DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.
For optimal results, use CD/DVDs with a brand name.

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Using the Drive
Chapter 3: Using the Drive
How to Use the Discs
Attention! When using CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW or DVD R/RW discs, don’t
attach any stickers or labels to the discs. Using discs with them attached
not only causes read and write errors, but data on the disc may be lost
due to damage to the disc itself.
3.1 Load the disc
1. Press the eject button.
2. Place the disc on the disc tray.
Note! When using a 8 cm CD, place it in the small round depression. The
face with the label on it should be up. Never place two discs in the tray
at the same time.
Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc.
3. Load the disc by pressing the eject button or by lightly pushing in the disc tray.
3.2 Disc ejection
1. Press the eject button.
2. Slowly take the disc out of the disc tray.
3. Press the eject button or push the disc tray and the tray will be brought back into
the drive.
After ejecting the disc, return the tray inside the unit quickly. When the tray is in the
ejected position, dust and other debris will enter, possibly causing read errors, write
errors, or drive failure.

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3.3 Emergency Eject
This drive has a function that allows the CD/DVD to be ejected manually if this becomes
necessary in an emergency such as failure of the drive or a power outage. Follow the
following procedures in such a case. Don’t use this feature except in an emergency.
1. Turn the power to OFF.
2. Poke a ne tipped object into the small hole above the eject button. The front door
pops open and the disk tray comes partway out.
3. Pull the front door to open it all the way, then grip the disc tray between thumb and
forenger and gently pull it straight out. This feature is a last measure to be used
only in an emergency. Using it excessively will cause malfunction.
Note! If you cannot get a good grip on the disc tray with your ngers, use
a steel binder clip or spring clamp to pull it out.

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Trouble shooting - General problems
Chapter 4: Trouble shooting - General problems
If you still have problems getting your Freecom drive to function properly despite having
installed it correctly, then please check the following items:
Hardware requirements:
• Does your system meets the hardware requirements (see page 4)?
Connecting the Freecom device:
• Is the cable connected correctly to your computer and the Freecom device? Check
whether cable is plugged in correctly. The cable must rmly in place!
• Does the device have a power supply? Determine if the media can be ejected and if
the device is getting power when the system boots.
Recording speed:
• The DVD RW Recorder is USB 2.0 compliant. While USB 2.0 supports recording speeds
higher than 4x, if this drive is connected to a USB 1.1 port the maximum recording
speed is 4x.

WARRANTY (valid in Europe/Turkey only):
We thank you for purchasing this Freecom product and hope you will enjoy using it.
In order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience on your part, we suggest reading the quick install guide, instruction
manual and any additional electronic and or printed manuals. When problems occur we have a database with
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on our Freecom website (www.freecom.com), please check this site before you
contact the helpdesk.
Your Guarantee
All Freecom products come with unlimited technical phone and web support. By this Guarantee, Freecom war-
rants their products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period listed below from the date
of its original purchase. If during this period of guarantee the product proves defective due to improper materials
or workmanship, Freecom will, without charge for labour or parts, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the
product or its defective parts upon the terms and conditions set out below.
Conditions
This guarantee will be granted only when the original invoice or sales receipt (indicating the date of purchase,
product and serial number) is presented together with the defective product and a Freecom RMA number re-
ceived from the Freecom Website or given by a Freecom Service Center. Freecom reserves the right to refuse the
free-of-charge guarantee services when the date of purchase of the product cannot be proven. This guarantee
will not apply if the RMA number is missing, the serial number on the product has been altered, removed or made
illegible.
This guarantee covers only the hardware components packaged with the product. This guarantee covers none of
the following: (a) any consumable supplied with the product, such as media or batteries; (b) damage to or loss of
any software programs, data or removable storage media; (c) any damage resulting from adaptations, changes or
adjustments, which may have been made to the product, without the prior written consent of Freecom; (d) at-
tempted repair by any party other than authorized by Freecom and (e) accidents, lightning, water, fire or any
other such cause beyond the reasonable control of Freecom.
With respect to all services provided, Freecom is not responsible for any damage to or loss of any programs, data
or other information stored on any media or any part of any product serviced. Freecom is not liable for the conse-
quence of business loss in case of system failure. Be sure to exclude all parts not covered by this guarantee prior
to returning the product to Freecom. Freecom is not liable for any loss or damage to these items. If during the
repair of the product the contents of the hard drive are altered, deleted or in any way modified, Freecom is not
liable whatsoever.
Repair parts and replacement products will be provided on an exchange basis and will be either new, equivalent
to new or reconditioned. All replaced parts and products become the property of FreecomThe period of guaran-
tee for any product or part repaired or replaced in warranty shall be the balance of the original guarantee. Repairs
or replacements on product or parts out of warranty carry 6 (six) months guarantee.
All Freecom products come with unlimited free technical phone and web support.
Freecom Product Warranty period
Classic & Internal Series 1 year (Two years in Europe)
FS & FX Series 1 year (Two years in Europe)
FHD Series 1 year (Two years in Europe)
FSG-Series 1 year (Two years in Europe)
ToughDrive-Series 1 year (Two years in Europe)
MediaPlayer-Series 1 year (Two years in Europe)
DVB-T / USB Stick 1 year (Two years in Europe)
DVB-T CardBus 1 year (Two years in Europe)
USB Floppy Disk Drive 1 year (Two years in Europe)
USBCard (Pro) 1 year (Two years in Europe)
USB 2.0 CardReader 1 year (Two years in Europe)
DAT & LTO Drives (retail) 3 years
DAT-S Kits 2 years
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Safety Manual
- DVD-ROM
- CD-R(W)
- DVD/CD-R(W) Combo
- DVD+/-R(W)

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Freecom Safety Manual
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Warning !
Freecom cannot be made liable for any damages, loss of data or damage
following thereof -whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss
of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other
pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use this Freecom product,
even if Freecom has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
NOTE:
Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important information about your
external device.

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Contents
Chapter GB-1 Introduction .................................... 7
Disclaimer of Liability for Manual Contents ........................................ 8
Chapter GB-2 Safe Use of External Drive,
Components and Accessories ............................... 9
BATTERY PACK ...................................................................................... 13
POWER CORDS ...................................................................................... 16
AC ADAPTOR ......................................................................................... 17
SAFE USE OF YOUR EXTERNAL DRIVE ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT ........ 18
USAGE RESTRICTIONS ........................................................................... 19
Important Information on using cellular phones with your
External Drive ................................................................................ 20
Chapter GB-3 Maintaining a Safe Work
Environment ........................................................ 21
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 21
AVOIDANCE OF EXPOSURE TO EMF EMISSIONS ................................ 21
Contents

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LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................ 25
Chapter GB-5 Important Information for
your Freecom Drive ............................................. 26
FCC information .................................................................................... 26
EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................................. 28
Safety instruction .................................................................................. 28

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Chapter GB-1: Introduction
A. Thank you very much for purchasing this Freecom external drive.
All of the Safety Instructions that are contained in this Manual must be read
carefully and must be fully understood before you attempt to use your external
Drive, in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury or property
damage, or could damage the external Drive.
Always store this Manual near your external Drive, for convenient future reference.
We hope that you are completely satisfied with your new Freecom external Drive
and that it gives you long and productive service.
We look forward to providing you with additional Freecom products to serve all of
your computing needs in the future.
B. Two categories of Safety Instructions are included in this Manual:
• Product Warnings, (i.e., what must never be done, to assure avoiding those
hazards that could cause bodily injury or property damage).
• User Directions, (i.e., what must always be done, to assure the safe use of your
external Drive).
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Freecom Safety Manual
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This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid
potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or
loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of
the risk, and the icons highlight these instructions as follows:
Signal Words Meaning
! DANGER ! Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which will result in
death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions.
WARNING ! Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which could result in
death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions.
CAUTION ! Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
may result in minor injury or moderate injury, or may result in
property damage.
NOTE Provides important information.
Disclaimer of Liability for Manual Contents
Descriptions contained in this Instruction Manual or in other written materials (includ-
ing additional Manuals) furnished to you will be considered as general guidance and
will not create any warranty to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL FREECOM OR ANYONE INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OR
CREATION OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED TO
YOU BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED
OR THE USE THEREOF.