LG CED-8041B User manual

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CED-8041B/
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CAUTION : The laser used in the CD-R/RW drive can damage your eyes.
Do not attempt to open the cover.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Use of controls or performance of procedures other than those specified
here in may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture
■PC DOS is a trademark of IBM Inc.
■Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of the Adaptec Corporation.
■MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows®95 are trademarks registered in the United States
and other countries by the Microsoft Corporation.
■The company names and product names written in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective companies.
This unit uses CD-RW discs with the following mark.
This unit uses CD-R discs with the following mark.
This unit uses CD-ROM discs with the following mark
When you use this unit as a CD player, use compact discs
with the following mark.
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
Recordable
COMPACT
ReWritable
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Industry Canada requirement
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Note : 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 try 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 receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an Authorized Service Center for help.
• FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• This CD-R/RW Drive is for use only with UL listed personal computers that have
installation instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessory.
This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements
of EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC.
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English
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CAUTON - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.
VARNING-OSYNLIG LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD STRÄLEN
ÄR FARLIG.
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s)
1
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Appendix
Contents
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Location and Function of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to Use the Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
* CED-8041B: allows reliable writing at 2X speed only.
* CED-8042B: allows reliable writing at 2X and 4X
speeds.
Writing speed depends on capabilities
of discs. As a result, you should
checked ReWritable 4X speed discs.
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s) Introduction
2
Thank you for
purchasing this
CD-R/RW Drive.
Package
Items
Features
• Running OPC* gives a flatter writing signal that improves
reliability.
• An improved anti-heat design means that no cooling fan is
needed.
• Easy-to-use tray model.
• Enhanced-IDE (ATAPI) model.
• Can read not only CD-R and CD-RW discs, but also video CDs,
music CDs, and photo CDs.
• Can read data at 24X speed (3.6MB/sec data transfer rate) and
write data at 4X speed (600KB/sec data transfer rate).
• The recorded CD-RW media can be played in a DVD player or
a multiread CD-ROM Player, maintaining future compatibility.
• Supports UDF for easy writing to CD-RW discs.
* Continuously monitors the signal level during recording and
adjusts the laser power to compensate when the disc is dirty,
insuring a flat signal.
Item Quantity
- Internal CD-R/RW Drive 1
- CD Recording Software 1
- Blank CD-RW Disc 1
- Blank CD-R Disc 1
- Device Driver (MS-DOS) 1
- E-IDE (ATAPI) cable 1
- Audio Cable 1
- Mounting Screws 4
- Manual for CD-R/RW Drive 1
- Manual for CD Recording Software 1
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s)
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Precautions
Installation
Operation
Important Precautions
Follow these precautions when handling the drive or discs.
• Please take notice that the manufacturer of this equipment does
not offer any warranty against data loss due to inappropriate
installation or handling, or direct or indirect damages.
• Please take notice that the manufacturer will bear no
responsibility for direct or indirect damages caused by the use of
this product or its malfunction.
• Please take notice that the manufacturer will bear no
responsibility for damage to data caused by this product.
• Please backup (copy) all important data as protection against
data loss.
• Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to:
- high humidity
- high temperature
- excessive dust
- mechanical vibration
- direct sunlight
We recommend using the drive in a horizontal position.
Do not use it in a tilted or vertical position.
• Don’t move the drive suddenly from a cold place to a warm one or
raise the room temperature suddenly. Condensation may occur,
causing abnormal operation.
• Make sure to remove the disc before moving the drive. The disc
may be damaged, causing data loss.
• Be careful to prevent foreign objects, such as liquids or metal,
from entering the drive. In case a foreign object enters the drive,
please consult the dealer where the drive was purchased.
• Don’t interrupt the electric power while the drive is operating.
• When connecting two IDE devices to the Primary or Secondary
connectors, make sure that the two devices are not configured as
both Master, or both Slave. If they are both set the same,
Windows may fail to run or recognize the drives.
• The total length of the IDE cable should be no more than 18
inches (about 45 cm).
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s)
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Computer
Software
System Environment
This unit can be operated in the system environment explained
here.
❏ Occasionally the CD-R and CD-RW discs written by the CD-
R/RW drive cannot be read by other CD drives*. These
unreadable discs should be read using the CD-R/RW drive on
which require written.
* With Windows NT Workstation Ver. 4.0, the drive is usable only
with Adaptec EASY CD CREATOR.
* The disc written using the CD-R/RW drive might not be
readable by CD-ROMs other than Multi-read compatible (UDF
compatible) CD-ROMs.
Multiread compatible (UDF compatible) CD-ROMs are:
1. CD-ROMs that can read low reflectance.
2. CD-ROMs that support Packet Write.
Install the supplied CD Recording Software before using this unit.
100MHz (or faster) Pentium (for 4x speed,
166MHz or faster recommended)
Windows 98/95 : 32MB or greater.
Windows NT Workstation Ver. 4.0: 32MB or
greater (64MB or over recommended)
Hard disk with average access time of 19 msec
or less, and data transfer speed of 600KB/sec
or greater. 75MB or more free space.
(The free space needed for writing depends on
the quantity of data.)
Enhanced-IDE interface (as Primary Slave,
Secondary Master or Slave)
5.25-inch half-height bay required
+5V/+12V power socket required
Windows 98/95, Windows NT Workstation
Ver.4.0 or later*
CD-R : Ricoh, Mitsubishi Chemical, Verbatim,
Taiyo Yuden, Mitsui Toatsu, TDK, Kodak,
or SKC discs are recommend.
CD-RW : Ricoh, Mitsubishi chemical, Verbatim
discs are recommend.
System
requirements
Hard disk
Interface
Drive bay
Power
Software Required OS
CD-R, CD-RW discs
CPU
Memory
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s)
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Front Panel
Location and Function of Controls
READ
READ
WRITE
WRITE
COMPACT
Disc Tray
Emergency
Eject Hole
Play/Skip Button
Stop/Eject Button
Headphone Jack Volume
Control Drive Activity Indicators
1. Disc tray
This is the tray for the disc. Place the disc on the ejected disc tray, then
lightly push the tray (or push the eject button) and the CD will be loaded.
NOTE: Don’t pull out or push in the disc tray forcibly. This might cause
damage to the loading section of the drive.
2. Stop/Eject button
Press this button to open the CD tray.
This button works only when power is supplied to the drive.
If an Audio CD is playing, pressing this button will stop it, and pressing it
again will open the tray.
3. Play/Skip button
When an Audio CD is in the disc drawer, pressing this button will start
playingAudio CDs from the first track. If an Audio CD is playing, pressing
this button will skip to the next track.
4. Volume control
Adjust the output volume of the headphone jack with this control. It can’t
be used to adjust the output volume for the audio output connectors on
the rear panel.
NOTE : Turn the volume down before turning on the power. Sudden loud
noises can damage your hearing.
5. Headphone jack
This jack is for connecting headphones or mini-speakers.
6. Drive activity indicators
Two colored LEDs are used to indicate the operation of CD-R/RW Drive.
(1) Read
The orange color is displayed when the spindle motor begins the
Spin up operation: accessing data, reading data, playing Audio, and
up loading tray.
(2) Write
The green color is flashed during disc writing sessions.
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s)
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Rear Panel
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACE POWER
DR CSM
SLA
GLG39
1
+5 +12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
Analog Audio Output
Connector
Jumper Connector Power
Connector
Digital Audio
Output Connector
IDE Interface Connector
1. Power Connector
Connects to the power supply (5-and 12-V DC) of the host computer.
NOTE : Be careful to connect with the proper polarity. Connecting the
wrong way may damage the system (and is not guaranteed). Usually this
connector can only be attached one way.
2. IDE Interface Connector
Connect to the IDE (Integrated Device Electronics) Interface using a 40-
pin flat IDE cable.
NOTE : Do not connect or disconnect the cable when the power is on,
as this could cause a short circuit and damage the system. Always turn
the power OFF when connecting or disconnecting the cable.
3. Jumper Connector
This jumper determines whether the drive is configured as a master or
slave. Changing the master-slave configuration takes effect after power-
on reset.
4. Analog Audio Output Connector
Provides output to a sound card (analog signal). Generally you need this
to play a regular audio CD.
5. Digital Audio Output Connector
Provides output to a sound card (digital Signal).
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s) Installation
7
Before
Installation
Removing
the
Computer
Cover
Installing the Drive
Before installing the drive, please note the following points.
■You will need the following:
• A screw driver of a suitable size to fit the securing screws for
the drive unit.
• The manual for the computer, so you can find the mounting
positions for the IDE controller.
■Turn off all peripheral appliances of the computer and the
computer itself, and disconnect their power cords from the wall
sockets.
■
Discharge any static electricity on your person by touching the
computer covers, etc.
Make sure all peripheral devices of the computer and the computer
itself are turned off, and then remove the cover. Refer to the manual
for the computer for details about removing the cover.
NOTE : There may be sharp edges inside the computer so take care
to avoid injury.
Computer OFF.
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s)
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Mounting
the Drive
Connecting
the Power
Connector
1. Remove the 514″ drive bay panel from the computer. Refer to
the manual for the computer for details.
2. Insert the drive unit into the bay. Do not apply excessive pressure
to the cables inside the computer.
3. Secure the drive with the screws provided. If there is not enough
space behind the drive, connect the IDE and other cables before
securing the drive.
NOTE : This is a general installation guide. If your PC hardware
appears different, please consult your hardware manual for installing
peripheral devices.
Connect the power cable from the computer’s power supply to the
socket on the drive unit, fitting the connector firmly into the power in
connector.
If there is no spare power cable available in the computer, you will
have to purchase a splitter cable of a suitable type.
NOTE : Improper connection may damage the drive and void the
warranty.
READ
READ
WRITE
READ
READ
WRITE
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACE POWER
DR CSM
SLA
GLG39
1
+5 +12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
POWER
1
+5 +12
GND
2
Beveled
edge up
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s)
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Connecting
the
Interface
Connector
Connecting
the Sound
Card
Connect the 40 pin IDE cable to the back of the CD-R/RW Drive,
making sure the coloured (red) stripe on the IDE cable is connected
to pin 1 on the CD-R/RW drive.
NOTE : Generally, the IDE connector is keyed and will only fit one
way.
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACE POWER
DR CSM
SLA
GLG39
1
+5 +12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
Pin1
Red-edge
If the computer is using a sound card, the drive is connected to the
sound card with an audio cable. The supplied analog audio cable
fits most sound cards or one can be purchased at a local computer
store.
Refer to the manual for the sound card for detailed
information regarding connection.
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACE POWER
DR CSM
SLA
GLG39 1
+5 +12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
LR
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACE
DR CSM
SLA
GLG39
1
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
marking L-R
Sound card
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s)
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Jumper
Setup
Before installation, set the jumper on the jumper connector on the
rear panel.
The drive can be connected as the Master or Slave on an EIDE
(ATAPI) interface. When several (up to four) EIDE devices are
connected, each must be set in a unique way. Specific knowledge
of hardware and software is necessary to install the drive.
NOTE : If two peripheral devices with the same settings are both
connected to the Primary or to the Secondary EIDE bus, the host
computer may fail to run or may malfunction. Careful attention is
necessary.
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACE POWER
DR CSM
SLA
GLG39
1
+5 +12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
CSM
SLA
GL 39
40
CS: Cable Select(CSEL)
SL: Slave
MA: Master
NOTE : Only one jumper should be installed on the jumper
connector. If more than one jumper is installed, the drive may
malfunction or be damaged.
Master/Slave setting is determined by jumper installation on the
Jumper Connector. The following table shows the possible jumper
settings.
If you use CSEL setting, the MASTER/SLAVE setting will be made
automatically, depending on the hardware configuration.
For details refer to the manual of your computer.
Name Function
Drive set as Master
(factory default)
Drive set as Slave
Drive mode set by CSEL on the
host IDE interface
MA
(Master)
SL
(Slave)
CS
(Cable Select)
C
SS
LM
A
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s)
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PC
Connection
The CD-R/RW drive connects to the motherboard of the host
computer using an IDE interface cable. You may connect the CD-
R/RW Drive as a Slave or Master device, depending on your
computer.
NOTE : A hard disk is normally installed as the Primary Master on
the EIDE (ATAPI) interface. Other EIDE peripheral devices such as
hard drives and CD-ROMs are then set differently.
To install the drive as a Master, the jumper can be left as supplied
from the factory.
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACE POWER
DR CSM
SLA
GLG39
1
+5 +12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
Master drive
(Booting hard disk)
Primary
connector Secondary
connector
Master drive
(CD-R/RW drive)
Motherborad
- OR -
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACE POWER
DR CSM
SLA
GLG39
1
+5 +12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACE POWER
DRCS
M
SLA
GL
G39
1
+5 +12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
Master drive
(Booting hard disk)
Primary
connector
Master drive
(CD-R/RW drive)
Slave drive
(Other IDE drive)
Secondary
connector
To Install as
a Master
Drive
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s)
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To Install as
a Slave
Drive
To install the drive as a Slave, change the jumper setting on the
rear panel to SL.
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACE POWER
DRCSM
SLA
GLG39
1
+5 +12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
Master drive
(Booting hard disk)
Slave drive
(CD-R/RW drive)
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACE POWER
DR CSM
SLA
GLG39
1
+5 +12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACE POWER
DRCSM
SLA
GLG39
1
+5 +12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
Master drive
(Booting hard disk)
Primary connector
Slave drive
(CD-R/RW drive)
Secondary
connector
Master drive
(Other IDE drive)
- OR -
Replacing
the
Computer
Cover
When the installation of the drive unit is complete, replace the
computer cover.
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s)
13
The Setup
Process
List of Files
to be
Installed
In Your
PC
Device Drivers
When using Windows 98/95 or Window NT Workstation Ver.4.0, no
special device driver is required.
This CD-R/RW drive is supplied with MS-DOS drivers on a 312″
floppy disk. These drivers are required to use the CD-R/RW drive in
DOS or to enable the CD-ROM disk. Drivers for other Operating
Systems are not normally required or available as they usually have
a generic IDE, E-IDE/ATAPI CD-ROM driver built in (Windows 95,
98, NT 3.51 and higher and OS/2 Warp 3 are such examples).
If it is necessary to edit any file manually, first make a backup copy
on a floppy, then the original file, then save the changed file to your
hard drive, exit and re-boot PC to ensure the change will be
implemented.
For non-Windows 95/98/NT and OS/2 Warp 3
Installation
The INSTALL program performs the following functions:
¥Allows the user to select the target drive and directory in DOS.
¥Unless modified by the user, the INSTALL program searches the
target drive for the directory (\CDROM): if this is not found, the
directory will be created.
¥Copies the CD-R/RW device driver file named GSCDROM.SYS,
the Microsoft CD-ROM Extension file named MSCDEX.EXE and
the utility files to the specified directory.
¥Modifies your CONFIG.SYS file to list the location and name of
the device driver.
¥Modifies your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to load MSCDEX
MSCDEX.EXE
Microsoft MS-DOS CD-R/RW Extension software,
which enables the computer to access the CD-R/RW
drive.
GSCDROM.SYS CD-R/RW device driver.
EJECT.EXE Software eject program which can eject the CD
tray.
CLOSE.EXE Software close program which can close the CD
tray.
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s)
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Running
the Install
Program
(MS-DOS
Installation)
For
Windows
98/95 Users
For
Windows
NT
Workstation
Ver.4.0 Users
1. Insert the diskette into the appropriate drive.
2. Go to the floppy drive by typing A: or B: at the DOS prompt, as
appropriate.
3. Type the word INSTALL and press [ENTER].
4. The INSTALL program will begin loading. When loading is
complete, the INSTALL program identification will appear on
screen.
5. Follow the instructions on screen.
6. When installation is complete, remove the diskette and reboot
your PC.
■In order to ensure normal drive operation, please check the
following:
• The drive is displayed in
[Control Panels]-[System]-[Device Manager]-[CD-ROM]
• 32-bit is displayed in
[Control Panels]-[System]-[Performance]
■If the drive is not recognized by your computer, please check the
following items.
• If a indicator is displayed on the IDE controller in [Control
Panels]-[System]-[Devices Manager]-[Hard Disk Controller],
you will need to contact your PC’s manufacturer or the
motherboard’s manufacturer and get the appropriate IDE
controller driver.
■Run Add New Hardware in Control Panel to let PC search
again for new device.
■In order to ensure normal drive operation, please check to see if
the drive is displayed on the IDE controller in [Control Panels]-
[SCSI Adapter]-[Devices]
■If the drive is not recognized by your computer, a indicator is
displayed on the IDE controller in [Control Panels]-[SCSI
Adapter]-[Devices], you will need to contact your PC’s
manufacturer or the motherboard’s manufacturer and get the
appropriate IDE controller driver.
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s) Operation
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Emergency
Eject
How to Use the Discs
When using CD-ROM discs, CD-R discs or CD-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.
This drive has a function that allows the CD to be ejected manually
if this becomes necessary in an emergency, such as failure of the
drive or a power outage.
NOTE: Don’t use this feature except in an emergency.
1) Turn the power to OFF.
2) Poke a fine-tipped object (such as a straightened heavy duty
paper clip) into the small hole above the eject button. The front
door will pop open and the disk tray will come partway out.
3) Pull the front door to open it all the way, then grip the disc tray
between thumb and forefinger and gently pull it straight out.
NOTE: This feature is a last measure to be used only in an
emergency. Using it excessively will cause malfunction.
* If you cannot get a good grip on the disc tray with your fingers, use
a steel binder clip or spring clamp to pull it out.
READ
READ
WRITE
WRITE
COMPACT
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DirectCDTM v2.5b(s) Appendix
16
Before
Requesting
Service
Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, check this list.
¥The drive doesn’t have power.
• Is the power supply cable from the host computer plugged in?
• Is the Power Connector to the drive securely attached?
¥The system doesn’t start.
• Are the Primary and Secondary connections and the Master
and Slave settings correct?
• Is the total length of the IDE cable 18 inches or less?
• Is each connector completely attached?
Movement of the PC may loosen connections.
¥Cannot Read or Write Discs.
• Is the condition of everything else in the system (CPU, hard
disc, and others) as it should be? (See system environment
page 4.)
• Does the CD-R or CD-RW disc have dirt or scratches?
• Did a screen saver or other application operate while writing to
the disc?
• Is there enough free space on the CD-R/RW disc?
• Does writing fail even using the simulation test?
• Is the disc loaded in the drive with the read/write surface facing
the right direction? (label up)
• Is the drive installed in the correct orientation?
• Was the drive or disc moved from a low temperature
environment to a high temperature environment? (There is a
possibility of condensation on the lens in the drive or on the
surface of the disc.)
When you call for service, be prepared to give as much information
as possible of your system, environment, and the specific problem.
(What happened? When? How long? What was going on? Were
there any error messages displayed? etc.)
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