Philips PCRW804K/17 User manual

CD-ReWriter
PCRW804K
Quick Start Guide

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WELCOME
This Quick Start Guide provides installation
instructions for your CD-ReWriter with a stan-
dard computer setup. Basic installation consists
of the following steps: Setting the Jumpers;
Installing the IDE Drive; and Installing the
Software.
For details on product safety, registration, war-
ranty, and service, refer to the other literature
included with your CD-ReWriter. Refer to the
separate owner’s manual for basic operation,
troubleshooting, and specifications. Keep all
these materials available for future reference.
Unless you are using an IBM/AT compatible
computer, all internal drives in this series will
not be compatible with your system.
The CD-ReWriter package includes:
• CD-ReWriter
• One blank CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable)
• One blank CD-RW (Compact Disc Rewritable)
• IDE cable
• Audio cable
• Four screws
• Installation CD-ROM (installation software)
• World-wide guarantee booklet
• Philips warranty booklet
• Owner’s manual
• Quick Start Guide

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BEFORE STARTING
Before using your Philips CD-ReWriter, make
sure you have all the items listed on page 3. In
order to use your Philips CD-ReWriter, you will
need the following personal computer (PC) spec-
ifications and tools.
Computer Requirements
• An IBM/AT compatible computer with a 233
MHz or faster Pentium Processor and 32 Mb of
RAM
• A vacant IDE interface connector
• A vacant half-height bay
• Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT
4.0 or higher
• Sufficient free hard disk space (at least 12
Mb)
You will need about twice as much space on your
hard disk as that required by the data you wish to
write to CD. (For example: If the data you wish to
write to CD is 10 Mb, you will need 20 Mb free
space on your hard disk.)
• Remove any existing CD recording software
from your PC before installing the CD-ReWriter.
Discs
You may use conventional CD-RW (74 minutes)
and CD-R (74 minutes) discs with your Philips
CD-ReWriter. Philips recommends you use only
Philips CD-RW (74 minutes) and CD-R (74 min-
utes) discs. For the best recordings, make sure
the discs are rated for use with 8x drives.
Read-only Discs
You can use discs which conform to the
Compact Disc Read Only Memory standard. If
you wish to use the audio functions, use discs
that have the logo that indicates the disc
conforms to the Compact Disc Digital Audio
standard.
Tools
• Cruciform screwdriver:
Use to remove the
cover of your computer
and to install your CD-
ReWriter.
• Long nose pliers: Use to
insert or remove the jumper
pin when setting the
MASTER/SLAVE settings
of your CD-ReWriter.

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PREPARING YOUR COMPUTER
Before making any adjustments to your system,
check the following on your PC.
Disconnect other CD-ReWriters and remove
their software. Use the software’s “Uninstall”
tool or utility. Or, select “Add/Remove Programs”
from the Control Panel in Windows.
Make sure your computer is in 32-bit mode.
1. Right click on “My Computer.”
2. Left click on “Properties.” The “System
Properties” screen will open.
3. Select “Performance.” “PC Cards (PCMCIA)”
will appear near the middle of the screen. Also,
“32-bit” should appear at the right side of the
screen, along with the message “Your system is
configured for optimal performance.”
If these messages do not appear, you may see a
message regarding “MS-DOS compatibility
mode.” Contact your PC manufacturer or
Windows technical support for assistance.
If your PC has more than 32 MB of RAM,
change the file system setting to “Network
Server.”
1. Right click on “My Computer.”
2. Left click on “Properties.”
3. Select “Performance.”
4. Under “Advanced Settings,” select “File
System.”
5. Select “Hard Disk.”
6. In “Settings,” set “Typical role of this comput-
er” to “Network Server.”
7. Select “Apply,” then “OK,” and “OK” again.
8. Restart your computer.
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PREPARING YOUR COMPUTER ( CONT’D)
Before changing any connections, please
follow these three simple steps.
Switch off your computer.
Unplug your computer.
Remove the cover of your PC.
Following the instructions of your PC
manufacturer, remove the cover mounting
screws, then remove the cover.
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• Remove any existing CD recording software
from your PC.
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SETTING THE JUMPERS
Check the configuration of your PC.
Enhanced IDE compatible computers
normally have two IDE interface ports, a
primary one and a secondary one.
Each IDE interface port allows a maxi-
mum of two IDE devices for a total of
four. Normally, a hard disk is connected
to the primary port, and the CD-
ROM/CD drive is connected to the sec-
ondary port. Do not connect the CD-
ReWriter to the same primary port as the
hard disk.
To take full advantage of the system’s
performance, connect the CD-ReWriter
alone as the Master to the secondary port.
Important: When the CD-ReWriter
arrives from the factory, this setting is in
the Master position. To change this set-
ting, use long nose pliers to remove or
insert the jumper pin.
Jumper Switch on back of CD-ReWriter
40-pin IDE interface ports
(example)
Jumper switch
(back of CD-ReWriter) Jumper switch
(back of CD-ReWriter)

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INSTALLING THE IDE DRIVE
Determine which drive bay you will
use. Choose a vacant, half-height bay.
If your PC requires AT rails, connect
theAT rails to the CD-ReWriter. Rails are
not included with the CD-ReWriter but are
available from your PC manufacturer. For
more details on AT rails, please refer to your
PC owner’s manual.
Remove the front cover of the
vacant half-height bay.
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INSTALLING THE IDE DRIVE (CONT’D)
While making sure you don’t let the
CD-ReWriter touch any electronic com-
ponents in the computer, slide the CD-
ReWriter into the half-height bay, with
the front of the CD-ReWriter visible as
shown.
Connect one end of the 40-pin IDE
cable to the IDE interface port (look for
the IDE PIN 1 label on the drive) on the
back of the CD-ReWriter.
Note: Pin 1 of the IDE cable (red stripe)
must match to IDE PIN 1 on the CD-
ReWriter.
Connect the other end of the 40-pin
IDE cable to the IDE interface port on
the PC’s motherboard, making sure pin 1
aligns with pin 1.
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CD-ReWriter
To IDE interface port on
the PC’s motherboard
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INSTALLING THE IDE DRIVE (CONT’D)
Connect the larger end of the Audio
cable to the AUDIO OUT jack on the
back of the CD-ReWriter. Connect the
other end (sound blaster compatible)
to the sound card (if applicable).
Connect the 4-pin power connector
to the DC INPUT jack on the back of
the CD-ReWriter.
Note: The power connector referred to is
a standard PC power connector from the
PC’s power supply. A typical power sup-
ply will have four or five connectors for
powering the floppy drives, hard drives,
and CD-ROM drives that are part of the
PC. It is one of these unused connectors
that is being referred to in this step.
If no power connectors are available,
contact your dealer.
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4-pin connector (large) to
the CD-Rewriter
Audio
cable
One of the 2 connectors
to the sound card (sound
blaster compatible)
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INSTALLING THE IDE DRIVE (CONT’D)
Use the screws (supplied) to secure
the CD-ReWriter to the PC frame.
Caution: Make sure no tools or loose
screws are left inside the PC.
Close the computer, reconnect the
peripherals (keyboard, mouse, etc.) and
power cables, and start your PC.
You are now ready to install the soft-
ware.
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
Place the Installation CD-ROM in
the PC’s CD-ROM tray.
The system should detect the CD-ROM
and start the installation process automat-
ically. If not, use the Windows 95 or
Windows 98 tool Add/Remove
Programs in the Control Panel, or
select Run from the Windows 95 task
bar and start the program Setup.exe by
typing D:\SETUP.EXE (or the appropri-
ate drive letter) and pressing Enter.
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HELPFUL HINTS
• Disc-to-disc, write on the fly, and high-speed recordings are more likely to have data transfer
errors. Record at a lower speed to avoid errors. “Write on the fly” recordings are made when the
data is read from the CD-ROM directly as it is copied on the CD-ReWriter. Such recordings are
more sensitive and prone to errors.
• Recording material copied to a folder on the hard drive of your PC can greatly increase your rate of
success.
• Until you are comfortable making recordings, use CD-ReWritables, which are reusable. If you
make a mistake, you can redo the recording without wasting a disc. After you record successfully
to a CD-ReWritable, repeat the recording on a CD-Recordable. Whenever a project may have a
questionable outcome, make the first attempt on a CD-ReWritable.
• Make sure the total size of the recording is less than the capacity of the disc and the drive you are
using. If you have a 74 minute/650MB disc, make sure the recording is within those limits. If your
drive supports other disc sizes, such as 80 minute/700MB, stay within those limits.

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MAKING YOUR FIRST CD
Copying a music CD is a simple process. It can take from 15 to 74 minutes per disc, depending
on the speed of your drive.
Quit all other programs on your PC while you are making audio discs. Other programs will
slow the process and may complicate the recording.
Place the music CD in the CD-ROM drive.
Put a blank audio disc in your CD-ReWriter. Be sure the speed of the blank CD matches
that of your CD-ReWriter. For example, use an 8x CD-Recordable with an 8x drive; use a 4x
CD-Recordable with a 4x drive.
Start the recording software. Dialog boxes will lead you through the process. Remember to
select audio CD rather than data CD so that you can play the CD on your stereo, too, not just
your PC.
Note: If you copy to a CD-ReWritable disc, you will not be able to play the disc on other CD or
audio units, only on your PC.
Set your preferences, including those for recording speed. The CD-ROM must read audio
at least twice as fast as the CD-ReWriter will write it. So if your CD-ROM reads at 8x, set your
CD-ReWriter to 4x.
Start recording. Don’t use your keyboard and mouse. Using your computer while duplicat-
ing CDs may cause unwanted skips on the duplicate CD.
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MAKING YOUR FIRST CD (CONT’D)
• If your computer has only a CD-ReWriter drive,
you can still copy CDs. However, you’ll have to
use that one drive as both the source drive and
the destination drive, which will add significant
time to the process.
• Make sure your CD-ROM drive can read audio
digitally. (Refer to the manufacturer’s owner’s
manual.) Drives that read only analog signals
work too, but the sound declines each time you
copy a copy.
• If you use a CD-ReWritable disc, you will be
able to play the disc on your stereo only; you
will not be able to play the disc on your PC.
• More information may be available online at
http://music.cnet.com
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