Panasonic CF-VDM302AU User manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction....................................................5
Handling Precautions....................................6
Using the Drive...............................................8
Using the Software ......................................13
Troubleshooting...........................................26
Specications...............................................27
DEUTSCH
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
Einführung....................................................28
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen zum Gebrauch .......29
Gebrauch des Laufwerks ............................31
Gebrauch von Software...............................36
Störungsbehebung......................................49
Technische Daten ........................................50
FRANÇAIS
INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION
Introduction..................................................51
Précautions de manipulation......................52
Utilisation du lecteur ...................................54
Utilisation du logiciel...................................59
Dépannage....................................................72
Spécications...............................................73
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DVD MULTI Drive Pack
DVD MULTI-Laufwerk-Pack
Lecteur DVD MULTI
DVD MULTI 
Model No.No./Modell-Nr.
Numéro de modèle/  CF-VDM302AU
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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RA-
DIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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WARNUNG!
DIESES PROUKT ERZEUGT LASERSTAHLUNG.
DURCHFÜHRUNG ANDERER VORGÄNGE ALS DER HIER ANGEGEBENEN
KANN ZU GEFÄHRLICHER STRAHLUNG FÜHREN.
REPARATUREN DÜRFEN NUR VON QUALIFIZIERTEM FACHPERSONAL
DURCHGEFÜHRT WERDEN.
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AVERTISSEMENT!
CET APPAREIL UTILISE UN LASER.
L’UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU DE RÉGLAGES OU L’EXÉCUTION DE
PROCÉDURES AUTRES QUE CELLES SPÉCIFIÉES ICI PEUVENT PROVOQUER
UNE EXPOSITION À DES RADIATIONS DANGEREUSES.
NE PAS OUVRIR LES COUVERCLES NI ESSAYER DE RÉPARER SOI-MÊME.
CONFIER TOUT TRAVAIL D’ENTRETIEN À UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.
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本装置はレ－ザ－利用機器です。
ご注意 - ここに規定した以外の手順による制御や調整は、危険なレ－ザ－放射の
被曝をもたらします。分解や修理は行わないでください。
14-J-1-1
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
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For U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference 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 equip-
ment 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 communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. 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 receiv-
er is connected.
Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a
computer or peripheral. Also, any changes or modications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.
This device is Class B veried to comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules when used with Pan-
asonic Notebook Computer.
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)
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For Canada
Canadian ICES-003
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
7-M-2
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Models for Europe
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
“Hereby, Panasonic declares that this DVD Multi Drive Pack is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
EU Council Directives.”
Authorised Representative:
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Modelle für Europa
Konformitätserklärung (DoC)
“Wir erklären hiermit, dass diese DVD MULTI-Laufwerk-Pack den
notwendigen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bedingungen der
EU-Direktiven entspricht.”
Autorisierter Händler:
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Deutschland
Modèles pour l’Europe
Déclaration de conformité (DoC)
“Par le présent document, Panasonic déclare que ce lecteur DVD MULTI
est conforme aux exigences fondamentales et aux autres dispositions
applicables des Directives du Conseil de l’Union européenne.”
Représentant autorisé :
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hambourg, Allemagne
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Thank you for purchasing Panasonic Product*1.
This drive connects to the computer through the multimedia pocket.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for
future use.
*1For information about the computer(s) for which the DVD MULTI Drive Pack can be used, refer
to the catalogs, etc.
Introduction
Microsoft®, Windows®and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Roxio and Easy Media Creator are trademarks of Sonic Solutions which may be registered in some
jurisdictions.
InterVideo, WinDVD™, and the InterVideo logo, Ulead and the Corel logo are trademarks or reg-
istered trademarks of Corel Corporation and/or its subsidiaries in Canada, the United States and/or
other countries.
NOTE
The DVD MULTI Drive Pack may also be referred to as the drive.
This manual explains the procedure for default settings. The procedure may differ
according to the settings.
Windows 7 indicates Genuine Windows®7 Professional Operating System.
Windows Vista
indicates Genuine Windows Vista®Business Operating System.
Windows XP indicates Genuine Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional Oper-
ating System.
: Page in these Operating Instructions or in the Reference Manual.
: Refers to the on-screen manuals.
*2 This contains the programs used to install “DVD-RAM Software,” “Easy Media Creator™(hereafter,
Easy Media Creator)” and “WinDVD™(OEM Version) (hereafter, WinDVD).”
Operating Instructions (This book).................. 1
DVD Drive Utility Disc *2.................................... 1
Accessories
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Handling Precautions
Do not expose the drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, e.g., oil smoke, or
tobacco smoke. Doing so can shorten the life of the drive lens.
We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses.
(Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.)
When opening/closing the tray
When the computer is on, use the eject button ( page 9) or eject through Windows.
When inserting or removing a disc, be careful not to touch the lens of the drive.
Do not leave the tray open and do not touch the lens and other parts of the laser pickup.
The laser pickup and disc can become dusty in some conditions. It may cause malfunc-
tion in reading or writing.
Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position.
Never insert a foreign object such as a paper clip into the drive.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
Do not place items other than discs on the tray.
Do not access the drive until after the tray is closed and the multimedia pocket device
indicator is off.
While the drive is being accessed
Do not open the tray or move the computer while the drive is being accessed.
Doing so could cause the disc to shift position and this may damage the disc, or cause
the drive to malfunction.
In addition, after running an application involving access to a disc, close the application
before opening the tray or removing the disc.
Drive Handling Care
Do Not Look Into the Drive
Looking directly at the internal laser light source may result in damage to eyesight.
Do Not Use Discs That Are Cracked or Deformed
Because the discs rotate at high speeds, damaged discs may break apart causing injury.
Discs that are not round and discs that have been repaired using adhesives are similarly
dangerous, and so should not be used.
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Before using a disc, carefully read the operating/handling instructions and package of
the disc.
If the discs are not handled appropriately, they may become dirty or scratched. Further-
more the writing speed may get slower and the data may not be correctly written on or
read from the disc. Other damage may cause a drive failure.
Note the following precautions.
• Do not touch the disc surface (the side with no printing).
• Keep the disc surface clean and free from dirt, dust, ngerprints and scratches.
• Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument.
• Do not attach stickers to discs.
• Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs.
• Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or dust.
• If a disc is brought from a cold to a warm location, condensation may form on the disc.
For read-only discs, wipe off the condensation using a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before
using the disc. For recordable/rewritable discs, wait until the condensation dries.
•When not using discs, keep them in their protective cases or cartridges.
To clean discs
<For read-only discs>
Wipe discs with a dry, soft cloth from
the center toward the edge.
If discs get very dirty, wipe with a
moist, soft cloth from the center toward the edge, then wipe again with a dry cloth to
take up remaining moisture.
<For recordable/rewritable discs>
Use the recordable/rewritable disc cleaner to clean these discs.
Do not use a cloth, CD cleaners or any other such cleaners under any circumstances.
How to hold a disc
Disc Handling Care
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Using the Drive
For details on how to insert and remove the drive, refer to “Multimedia Pocket” in the
Reference Manual included with your computer.
Inserting/Removing the Drive
Preparations
Windows 7
1
Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager].
2
Click [View] - [Devices by connection] - [ACPIx86-based PC] - [Microsoft ACPI-
Compliant System] - [PCIbus] - [Intel(R) ICH9M/M-E Family 4 Port SATA AHCI
Controller - 2929], double-click [ATA Channel 0], and click [Advanced Settings].
3
Conrm that the check mark has been added for [Enabled DMA]. If it has not, add the
check mark and click [OK].
Windows Vista
1
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Maintenance] - [System] - [Device
Manager].
A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
2
<Only for CF-30 C/D/E/F/G/J series>
Click [View] - [Devices by connection] - [ACPIx86-based PC] - [Microsoft ACPI-
Compliant System] - [PCIbus] - [Intel(R)82801G(ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage
Controllers - 27DF], double-click [ATA channel 0], and click [Advanced Settings].
<Except for CF-30 C/D/E/F/G/J series>
Click [View] - [Devices by connection] - [ACPIx86-based PC] - [Microsoft ACPI-
Compliant System] - [PCIbus] - [Intel(R) ICH9 Family PCI Express Root Port2 -
2942]- [Standard Dual Cannel PCI IDE Controller], double-click [ATA channel 0], and
click [Advanced Settings].
3
Conrm that the check mark has been added for [Enabled DMA]. If it has not, add the
check mark and click [OK].
Windows XP
Conrm that [Transfer Mode] is set to [DMA if available] in [start] - [Control Panel] -
[Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [IDE ATA/
ATAPI controllers] - [Primary IDE Channel] - [Advanced Settings] - [Device 0]. Perform
this setting if it has not yet been made.
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NOTE
To remove a disc when the computer is powered off, insert a pointed object (e.g.,
the bent-out tip of a paper clip) into the emergency hole (D). Pushing it to the end
allows the tray to come out.
<Only for CF-30 C/D/E/F/G/J series>
If the vibration of the drive is excessive, check the disc. If the disc is normal and
is inserted correctly, set [DVD Drive Speed] to [Low] in the [Main] menu of the
Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”).
For AutoPlay CD:
• If an AutoPlay CD does not start after the computer resumes from sleep*1 or hiber-
nate, remove the disc from the drive and then reinsert it after waiting 15 seconds.
• An AutoPlay CD may start during le access depending on the status of the disc.
When playing back video from a disc, playback may not be smooth in some conditions.
*1
Windows XP
Standby
If the drive is not accessed for 30 seconds, the drive motor will automatically be shut
down to reduce the power consumption. When the drive is accessed again, the drive motor
is turned on. In this case, reading of the disc data will take approximately 30 seconds.
Power-saving Mode
1 Turn on the computer.
2 Slide the latch (A) and open the cover.
3 Press the eject button (B) and slowly
pull out the tray.
4 Insert/Remove the disc.
To insert
Set the disc with the label side up and press the
center of the disc until it clicks in place.
To remove
Press on the center spindle (C) and carefully lift up
the edge of the disc.
5 Close the tray.
Do not press the eject button.
Setting a Disc
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Information
NOTE
[Conrm Region] appears when the DVD-Video has only one region code and the
drive is set for another region code.
([Conrm Region] may not appear with some DVD-Video discs. To check the cur-
rent region code and the number of remaining times of changing the code, right-
click on the [WinDVD] screen and click [Setup] - [Region].)
You can change the region code setting up to ve times including the initial setting.
Be extremely careful because you cannot change the region code anymore after the
fth change, even if you reinstalled the operating system.
Any problem resulting from illegal changing or altering of the region code is the
user’s responsibility.
CAUTION
To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, install the DVD playback software using “DVD
Drive Utility Disc” (included).
For information on how to install the software, refer to page 22.
Region Code Setting
DVD-Videos are allocated to region codes according to where they are sold. To play a
DVD-Video, the player’s software and the drive must have the corresponding region code.
e.g.,
For U.S.A. and Canada: “1”
For Europe: “2”
The region code of the drive is not set at purchase. The operation depends on the DVD-
Video that is rst played.
• DVD-Video with a specic region code:
The drive will automatically be set at the same region code as the DVD-Video.
• DVD-Video with multiple region codes:
[Conrm Region] appears. Select the region code and click [OK]. Play now begins.
Using the Drive
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Writing to Discs
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows includes the standard function that enables you to write or rewrite data to a
disc.
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Y ou can copy a CD or create a music CD, data CD, etc. by installing “Easy Media Cre-
ator” using the included “DVD Drive Utility Disc”. ( page 18)
Windows XP
Writing software is required to write data to a disc other than DVD-RAM.
Install “DVD-RAM Software” and “Easy Media Creator” using “DVD Drive Utility
Disc”(included). ( page 14, 18)
Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write speeds. ( page 27)
If the write operation is to involve a long period of time, be sure to connect the AC
adaptor of the computer. If the battery power runs low and the power of the computer is
cut, the write operation may end in failure.
*2
*3 *4
You can read from/write to the following discs.
You can read from the following discs.
*2 Drag-to-Disc cannot be used.
*3 DVD-RAM: Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used.
*4 Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0.
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<CD-R>
HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd.
<CD-RW/High-Speed CD-RW>
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
RICOH Co., Ltd.
<Ultra-Speed CD-RW>
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
<DVD-R>
Panasonic Corporation
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd.
<DVD-R DL>
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
<DVD-RW>
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
Victor Company of Japan, Limited
<DVD-RAM>
Panasonic Corporation
HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.
<+R / +RW>
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
RICOH Co., Ltd.
<High Speed +RW>
RICOH Co., Ltd.
<+R DL>
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
Recommended discs for writing
• The quality of written data depends on the disc.
<DVD-R for General>
1X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-2X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-8X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-16X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
<DVD-R DL>
2-4X-SPEED (8.5 GB)
2-8X-SPEED (8.5 GB)
<DVD-RW>
1X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
1-2X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2-4X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2-6X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
<DVD-RAM>
2X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2-3X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2-5X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
<+R>
1-2.4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-8X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-16X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
<+R DL>
2.4X-SPEED (8.5 GB)
2.4X-8X-SPEED (8.5 GB)
<+RW>
1-2.4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
<High Speed +RW>
3.3-8X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
DVD discs you can use for writing
Using the Drive
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Using the Software
Do not install the software using a drive other than this drive. Be sure to insert this
drive into your computer, and then insert the disc for installation.
Close all other software application before running the Setup program for the soft-
ware applications.
Log on to Windows as an administrator.
CAUTION
NOTE
To play a DVD-Video, use “WinDVD”. ( page 22)
If necessary, install the software application contained in the “DVD Drive Utility Disc”
(supplied): “DVD-RAM Software”, “Easy Media Creator” and “WinDVD”
Insert the drive into the multimedia pocket. ( Reference Manual “Multimedia
Pocket”)
Before Installing the Software
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DVD-RAM Software
Windows Vista
Windows Vista includes a standard software for formatting a DVD-RAM and writing to a
DVD-RAM. When a DVD-RAM needs to be physically formatted or when a write protect
of the DVD-RAM needs to be set or released, install this software.
Windows XP
Use this software to write data to DVD-RAM through Explorer.
After installing “DVD-RAM Software”, you can use a DVD-RAM disc.
For further information, refer to the online manual of “DVD-RAM Software” ( page
15).
Installing DVD-RAM Software
Windows Vista
1Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2Set “DVD Drive Utility Disc” in the drive.
3At the [AutoPlay] message screen, click to close it.
4Click (Start) and input [x:\vista\ramdrvrv\setup.exe] *1in [Start Search], and press
Enter
.
*1 “x” is the drive letter. You can change the letter to suit your preference.
5Click [Allow] in [User Account Control].
6Click [Driver and Formatter Setup].
7At the welcome screen, click [Next].
8The License Agreement screen appears. Carefully read the agreement, then click [Yes].
9At [Choose Destination Location] screen, do not change the setting, and click [Next].
10 At [Select Program Folder] screen, do not change the setting, and click [Next].
11 At [Start Copying Files] screen, click [Next].
12 After installation, add a check mark for [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then
click [Finish].
The computer will restart automatically.
Windows XP
1Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2Set “DVD Drive Utility Disc” in the drive.
3 At the conrmation message, click [OK].
[Utility Setup tool] screen will appear (allow some time for disc recognition).
When the setup program will not run automatically, input [x:\setuputil.exe]*2in [start]
- [Run] and click [OK].
*2 “x” is the drive letter. You can change the letter to suit your preference.
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Windows Vista
Windows XP
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NOTE
If you write using “Easy Media Creator”, because the format is different, it will no
longer be possible to write using applications other than “Easy Media Creator”. To
enable writing, physical formatting is required ( page 16).
4Click [DVD-RAM Software Setup].
5Click [Driver and Formatter Setup].
6At the welcome screen, click [Next].
7The License Agreement screen appears. Carefully read the agreement, then click [Yes].
8At [Choose Destination Location] screen, do not change the setting, and click [Next].
9At [Select Program Folder] screen, do not change the setting, and click [Next].
10 At [Start Copying Files] screen, click [Next].
11 After installation, add a check mark for [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then
click [Finish].
The computer will restart automatically.
Windows XP
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [DVD-RAM] - [DVD-RAM Driver] - [Using DVD-RAM
disc].
To access the Online Manual
To write a le to a DVD-RAM disc, logical formatting is required.
It is possible to write a le to a logically formatted DVD-RAM disc in the same way as
writing to a oppy disk or hard disk.
Windows XP
For further information, refer to the online manual of “DVD-RAM Software” ( above).
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Logical formatting type
There are two types of formatting for DVD-RAM discs: UDF (Universal Disk Format)
and FAT32.
We recommend that you choose the formatting type depending on the application.
Logical formatting
Formatting software and drivers required to conduct each type of formatting have been
installed in this computer.
When formatting is executed, recorded data is erased and can no longer be read.
Back up data as required.
Before starting up formatting software, close all application software that uses
DVD-RAM discs.
CAUTION
1Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2Set the DVD-RAM disc to be formatted in the drive.
3Click [start] - [All Programs] - [DVD-RAM] - [DVD-RAM Driver] - [DVDForm].
4Click in [Format Type] to select the format, and click [Start].
•[Volume label]
Input the volume label.
• [Execute physical format]
Inspect all sectors on the disc, and execute replacement processing of bad sectors.
(Normally, it is not necessary to select this.)
Windows Vista
1Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2Set the DVD-RAM disc to be formatted in the drive.
3Click (Start) and input [c:\program les\panasonic\dvd-ram driver\dvdform.exe]
in [Start Search] and press
Enter
.
4Select [Format Type], enter [Volume label] and remove a check mark of [Quick for-
mat] in [Option], and then click [Start].
Physically formatting DVD-RAM discs
NOTE
When a disc is not ejected after the setting with WPTool, press the eject button to
eject the disc.
When you change the setting of write protect after formatting a disc, eject the disc.
NOTE
DVDForm can be used only when logging on with administrator authority.
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Easy Media Creator
“Easy Media Creator” is CD/DVD writing software application developed by Sonic Solu-
tions. Here, explanations are given on general information about “Easy Media Creator,”
the installation procedure, and how to access the online manual. For further information,
refer to the online manual of “Easy Media Creator” ( page 20).
General Information
What you can do with this software application
• Creation of music CDs and data CD/DVD
• Creation of back-up CD/DVD
• Restoring the backup data divided into the multiple discs
Windows XP
• Creation of CD/DVD labels, etc.
• Writing les to CD/DVD discs like writing to oppy disks, etc.
• Restoring the data from the encrypted discs
NOTE
For details on the functions of the software application and media, refer to the on-
line manual of the application as well.
About Copies
When writing to discs, make sure that you are not infringing any copyrights.
It is illegal to copy audio CDs for non-personal use.
When backing up software, make sure that you are not infringing any software copy-
rights for that product.
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1 GB of free space on the hard disk is needed to install all the components of “Easy
Media Creator.”
Close all other software application before running the Setup program for “Easy
Media Creator.”
Log on to Windows as an administrator.
CAUTION
NOTE
Depending on the computer, preparatory steps may be necessary before installa-
tion. Before installing the application, be sure to read the Operating Instructions or
Reference Manual of the computer.
1Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2Set “DVD Drive Utility Disc” in the drive.
3Windows 7
At the [AutoPlay] message, click [Run SETUPUTIL.EXE]. [Utility Setup tool] screen
will appear (allow some time for disc recognition). When the setup program will not
run automatically, click (Start) and input [x:\setuputil.exe]*3in [Search programs
and les], and press
Enter
.
Windows Vista
At the [AutoPlay] message, click [Run SETUPUTIL.EXE] - [Continue]. [Utility
Setup tool] screen will appear (allow some time for disc recognition). When the setup
program will not run automatically, click (Start) and input [x:\setuputil.exe]*3in
[Start Search], and press
Enter
, and then click [Continue].
Windows XP
At the conrmation message, click [OK].
[Utility Setup tool] screen will appear (allow some time for disc recognition).
When the setup program will not run automatically, input [x:\setuputil.exe]*3in [start]
- [Run] and click [OK].
*3 “x” is the drive letter. You can change the letter to suit your preference.
4Click [Easy Media Creator Setup].
5Windows 7
Windows Vista
Click [Next] at the welcome message.
Windows XP
Select your language at [Choose Setup Language], then click [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
To install the software application, follow the procedure below.
Installing Easy Media Creator
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During the installation, you will be required to agree the License Agreement. After
reading the agreement, click [I accept the terms in the license agreement], then click
[Next].
6Click [Finish].
7A message appears advising that the computer must be restarted. Click [Yes].
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Use the Packet Write function which Windows includes so that you can write to a CD-
R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, or +RW in the same way as in the oppy disk
operation.
Windows XP
The following settings are required to use discs containing data written using Drag-
to-Disc with Roxio’s DirectCD5 which has been installed on another computer.
ASelect on the [Drag-to-Disc] screen, and click [Settings].
BClick [Advanced Eject Settings], and click [UDF version on current disc] in
[Nonrewritable Media] and [Rewritable Media].
CClick [OK].
DClick [OK].
When using “DVD-RAM Software,” the DVD-RAM disc must be disabled using
Drag-to-Disc.
AAt [Utility Setup tool] screen in the installation step 3( page 18), click [Disable
DVD-RAM for Drag-to-Disc Setup].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
B Click [nish].
CA message appears advising that the computer must be restarted. Click [Yes].
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Roxio] - [Easy Media Creator Home] - [Home].
Windows XP
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 Basic Edition].
Running Easy Media Creator
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After running each utility, you can access the online manual.
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Easy Media Creator
Click [Help] from the menu, and then click [Help].
Windows XP
Creator Classic
Click [Help] from the menu, and then click [Creator Classic Help Center].
Disc Copier
Click [Help] from the menu, and then click [Disc Copier Help Center].
Label Creator
Click [Help] from the menu, and then click [Label Creator Help Center].
Drag-to-Disc
Click on [Drag-to-Disc] screen.
Roxio Retrieve
Click on the top left of the corner, and then click [Roxio Retrieve Help Center].
How to access the Online Manual
When using “Easy Media Creator,” set the display resolution to 1024 × 768 or more.
Windows XP
After erasing the data in the disc following the order of [Disc and Device Utility] - [Erase/
Format...] - [Quick Erase/Format] - [Start], remove the disc once before reuse.
Windows XP
<When using Drag-to-Disc>
Ultra-Speed CD-RW (US-RW, 24X compatible) cannot be used for Drag-to-Disc. Use
CD-RW (4X compatible) or High-Speed CD-RW (10X/12X compatible) for Drag-to-
Disc.
In the following cases, rst log off and then log back on.
• When [Drag-to-Disc drive] does not appear on the menu even after right-clicking the
le and clicking [Send to].
• When an error message is displayed after right-clicking the le and clicking [Send to] -
[Drag-to-Disc drive].
Do not use Drag-to-Disc to write data on a disc which was formatted using software
other than Drag-to-Disc. You may not be able to write data on the disc using any other
software.
When a CD/DVD cannot be formatted with Drag-to-Disc, try formatting it with the ad-
ministrator authority.
Cautions on Use
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