TDK Velocd User manual

HIGH SPEED USB 2.0 EXTERNAL
CD-REWRITABLE DRIVE FOR PC
V1

FCC Notice
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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment causes 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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
>Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications should be approved by the party responsible for compliance
with FCC Rules; otherwise, the user loses authority to operate the equipment.
The laser beam emitted from the optical pickup is invisible.
Accordingly:
>Do not open the optical pickup housing.
>Obtain service only from TDK-authorized personnel.
LASER INFORMATION
This product has been designed and manufactured according to IEC 825-1 on the Safety of
Laser products. This product comes under “Class 1 Laser Products.” A Laser Caution
Marking is attached on the top of the internal drive model: “Caution: Invisible laser radia-
tion when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.”
CAUTION: Improper use of controls
adjustments, or performing procedures
other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION: Your CD-R/W drive
contains sensitive, high-precision optics.
Dropping and/or shaking the CD-R/W
drive could damage these sensitive
components. Please be careful when
handling your CD-R/W drive.
CAUTION: Any changes not
approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s warranty and authority
to operate the equipment.

48X HIGH-SPEED USB 2.0 EXTERNAL CD-RW DRIVE
SUPPLIED WITH:
veloCD Drive
USB 2.0 Cable (A-B)
PC Software
AC/DC Adapter
Drive Stand
Emergency Ejector Pin
Manual
Quickstart Guide
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Windows:
Pentium III 333 MHz or higher
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
64 MB RAM
• NOTES: When connected to the computer via
a standard USB 1.1 port, the drive's maximum
write speed is 4X due to bandwidth limitations.
Connect to the computer via USB 2.0 for
48X write speed performance.

1.Insert the program installation CD into your computer’s original disc
drive to install the software programs and Hi-Speed USB driver.
2.Install the TDK CD Blender Recording Software Suite by clicking
on the desired programs. Follow the on-screen prompts to
finish installation.
3.Locate the USB 2.0 port on your PC.
4.Connect the flat end of the USB cable to the PC’s USB 2.O port.
PLUG AND
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EASY TO SET-UP AND USE
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5. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the back of your veloCD drive.
6. Connect the power cord to the back of your veloCD drive.
7. Connect the plug to a wall outlet or power strip.
8. Power on your veloCD drive using the switch in the back of the drive.
9. If your computer is on, a "New Hardware" window should appear. If a previously installed Hi-
Speed USB driver has already been recognized, follow the on-screen prompts. If the driver needs
to be installed, follow the instructions in the Troubleshooting section following this page.
10. Open the CD tray by pressing the EJECT button on the front of your veloCD drive.
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1. Insert the TDK CD Blender Recording Software Suite program disc into
your original drive.
2. Connect and power on the veloCD drive. A New Hardware window will appear on
your monitor. Click NEXT.
3. Check the "Search for the best driver for your device (recommended)" option.
Click NEXT.
4. Make sure that only "Specify Location" is checked and click BROWSE.
5. An explorer window will appear. Double click the drive the program disc is in. It
should be labeled as TDK_SUITE.
6. Double click BONUS UTILITIES, then click HI-SPEED USB DRIVER.
7. Click OK and follow the on-screen prompts to finish installation.
Verify that the drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port. If the drive is connected to a
USB 1.1 port, recording will be limited to 4x maximum speed.
Ensure that DMA is enabled (Windows 98SE/ME)
1. In Windows, click the START button, then SETTINGS, then CONTROL PANEL.
2. Double click SYSTEM in the Control Panel folder, then select the DEVICE MANAGER
tab. You will see a list of devices in your system.
3. Click the CD-ROM icon, and choose your veloCD drive's PROPERTIES.
You will see the drive properties for the veloCD ReWriter.
4. Ensure that the DMA box is checked ON under the Settings tab.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for other devices that you will be recording from and
recording to such as your hard drive and/or a second CD-ROM or CD-Rewriter.
6. Reboot your computer for the change to take effect.
Ensure that DMA is enabled (Windows 2000)
1. Click the START button on the Windows taskbar.
2. Select SETTINGS and then CONTROL PANEL from the menu.
3. Double Click the SYSTEM icon in the Windows CONTROL PANEL.
4. Select the HARDWARE tab then click on the DEVICE MANAGER button.
5. Click on the (+) sign beside IDE ATA/ATAPI CONTROLLERS.
6. Right click on the appropriate IDE channel (Primary or Secondary), right click
PROPERTIES and select the ADVANCED SETTINGS tab.
7. Set the "Transfer Mode" to "DMA if available". Device 0 is the MASTER device
on the IDE channel and Device 1 is the SLAVE.
8. Click OK to accept the change and then reboot the computer for the
change to take effect.
veloCD will not record at
maximum speed.
INSTALLING THE HI-SPEED DRIVER
TROUBLESHOOTING

IMPORTANT NOTE:
NOTE:
Can’t create a multi-session disc.
Can’t create a CD using CD-R or
CD-RW media.
Can’t hear an audio CD through the
veloCD headphone jack.
Can’t read a session after a
successful write.
Can’t eject the CD.
The drive does not power up.
To record at 48X speed, the drive must be connected to the computer's USB 2.0
port. If the drive is connected to a standard USB 1.1 port, the maximum record
speed will be 4X.
To record at your drive’s maximum speed, you must use media rated for that speed.
1. Check to see if there is enough space left on the disc including the lead in and
lead out for each session.
1. A buffer underrun occurred. Either select a slower speed or select using Buffer
Underrun Protection in your software.
2. Disable all other functions and applications that could interrupt the stream of
information.
3. Make sure that the media does not have any fingerprints, dirt or scratches
on the surface.
4. Check to see if the CD-RW already has data written on it.
Erase or format the CD-RW.
1. To get sound from the veloCD’s headphone jack, you must play back your audio
disc in analog mode. Check that the input settings in your audio software are
enabled to allow analog playback.
1. See if you can read the disc in another CD-ROM player.
Directory information could be corrupt.
2. Make sure that you closed or finalized the session.
1. Shut down the computer and power off the drive, then power on the drive
and use the eject button.
2. If everything failed, use the emergency eject hole. Use the supplied emergency
ejector pin by pushing it in the emergency hole in a steady manner until the
tray is released.
1. Make sure the drive is properly connected to a "live" outlet using the supplied
power cable or try reconnecting the cable.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)

1. Make sure the USB 2.0 interface card is installed properly.
Check the manual that came with the card for details.
1. Make sure the USB cable is fully connected at both ends.
2. Verify that the drive is properly connected to the computer using a working USB
cable.
3. Make sure the USB driver included in the Bonus Utilities folder on the CD
Blender Recording Software Suite program disc is installed. (See the section
about installing the included Hi-Speed driver.)
1. Verify that the disc was properly placed in the tray.
2. Is the disc surface dirty? Clean the disc surface using a lint-free cloth.
Wipe from the center of the disc to the edge.
3. Check if the drive accepts other discs.
1. Make sure the disc is supported by the drive.
2. If the drive automatically opens the tray to eject the disc, see the section titled
"The disc keeps ejecting."
3. Is the disc surface dirty? Clean the disc surface using a lint-free cloth.
Wipe from the center of the disc to the edge.
4. Check if the drive accepts other discs.
5. Make sure the LED lights properly when the disc is loading.
1. Disconnect the USB cable from your drive, leaving the power cable connected.
Eject the disc, reconnect the USB cable and try loading the disc again.
The computer does not start up.
The veloCD drive is not recognized
by the operating system.
The disc keeps ejecting.
Can’t load the disc.
The drive fails to read the disc.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)

TDK VELOCD WARRANTY
One Year Limited Warranty for Hardware
Ninety Day Limited Warranty for TDK Software
TDK Electronics Corporation ("TDK") warrants to the end-user customer that this data storage product will be
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. If TDK
receives notice of any such defects during the warranty period, TDK will, at its option, either repair or replace
the Product that it finds to be defective at no charge (except for shipping and insurance). Repair of defective
Product may be with either new or rebuilt replacement parts that will be warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. Any exchanged parts under this warranty will become the property of TDK.
Replacement Product may be either new or reconditioned. If the Product is discontinued and no longer
available, then it may be replaced with Product determined by TDK to be of similar value and performance.
TDK does not warrant that the operation of the Product will be uninterrupted or error free. This Limited Warranty
does not apply to defects resulting from (1) acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, abnormal, or
unusually heavy use; (2) improper installation, operation, testing or maintenance; (3) power failure or
connection to improper voltage supply; or (4) attempted repair by any party other than TDK. This Limited
Warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from the use of the Product in conjunction with other
products, software or accessories, or where it is determined by TDK that there is no fault with the Product
itself. This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from
the Product.
This Limited Warranty extends only to the original end-user customer and is not transferable to any subse-
quent purchaser. This Limited Warranty is valid only within the United States. For areas outside the United
States, contact the authorized dealer from whom you purchased the Product to determine what warranty, if
any, applies.
In order to obtain warranty service, you must deliver the Product to TDK freight prepaid, in either its original pack-
age or packaging providing a degree of protection equivalent to that of the original packaging, along with proof
of purchase. (Please contact TDK at the number listed below for further information.)
TDK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT THAT
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLY, DESPITE THEIR EXCLUSION UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, SUCH WAR-
RANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREUNDER.
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES.
TDK’S LIABILITY UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE PRODUCT SHALL
IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL TDK BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDEN-
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or any exclusion or limitation of inci-
dental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
TECH SUPPORT
Please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual and to our Web site at
www.velocd.tdk.com
If you are still having difficulty contact us at:
1-800-835-8326 or www.tdk.com/support
For Australian Users
1 800 651 917
[email protected]

CD-DA, CD-ROM (mode 1), CD-ROM XA (mode 2: form 1 or form 2),
CD-ROM (Mixed Mode), Photo CD, VideoCD, CD-I, CD-Extra, CD Text
CD-DA, CD-ROM (mode 1), CD-ROM XA (mode 2: form 1 or form 2),
CD-ROM (Mixed Mode), Photo CD, VideoCD, CD-I, CD-Extra, CD Text
Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Multisession, Fixed and Variable Packet Writing
12 cm diameter (74 & 80 min)
48x (read/write): 7200 KB/sec 12x (read/write/rewrite): 1800 KB/sec
40x (read/write): 6000 KB/sec 10x (read/rewrite): 1500 KB/sec
32x (read/write): 4800 KB/sec 8x (read/write/rewrite): 1200 KB/sec
24x (read/write): 3600 KB/sec 4x (read/rewrite): 600 KB/sec
20x (read/write): 3000 KB/sec 2x (read/rewrite): 300 KB/sec
16x (read/write/rewrite): 2400 KB/sec
16.6 MB/sec
2MB
Brushless
Operating Temp: 5˚ to 45˚ degrees Celsius
Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing
Storage Temp: -20˚ to 60˚ degrees Celsius
Storage Humidity: 15% to 85% noncondensing
100,000 POH (20% duty cycle)
100 ms (40X CAV)
20,000 Load Cycles
DC+5V:2.0A / DC+12V:2.0A
155.6 (w) x 226 (d) x 50 (h) mm
3.08 lbs.
Read formats
Write formats
Writing methods
Disc Diameter
Sustained Data Transfer Rate
Burst Data Transfer Rate
Buffer Memory
Spindle Motor
Environmental Conditions
MTBF
Average Random Access
Tray Loading
Power Consumption
Dimensions
Weight
SPECIFICATIONSsubject to change without notice

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Front Panel (see illustration)
1) Headphone Jack: Stereo mini-jack
2) Thumbwheel Volume Control
3) Tray Open/Close Button
4) Emergency Eject Hole