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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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.