Toshiba PA3454U-1DV2 - External USB 2.0 DVD Super Multi... User manual

PA3454U-1DV2 External
DVD SuperMulti Drive
User’s Guide
Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important
information about your external device.
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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FCC information
Product Name: External DVD SuperMulti Drive
Model number: PA3454U-1DV2
FCC notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”
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 experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not
expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by
TOSHIBA could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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FCC conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1This device may not cause harmful interference.
2This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contact:
TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92618-1697
Telephone: [phone]
EU Declaration of Conformity
TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PA3454U-1DV2
conforms to the following Standards:
Supplementary information:
“The product complies with the requirements of the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/05/EEC.”
This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the
related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is
TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss,
Germany.

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VCCI Class B ITE
External DVD SuperMulti drive safety
instruction
The DVD SuperMulti drive with Double Layer Recording
model employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this
product, please read this instruction manual carefully and
retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require
maintenance, contact an authorized service location.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures
other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to
open the enclosure.
Location of the required label
*Laser properties of the drive
Laser Class: Class 1 (HHS and IEC60825-1)
Wavelength: for CD 784 nm
for DVD 662 nm

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CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is
classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this
model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and
keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any
trouble with this model, please contact your nearest
“AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct
exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und
ist als “LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT”
klassifiziert. Für den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells
lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch
und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf. Falls Probleme
mit diesem Modell auftreten, benachrichtigen Sie bitte die
nächste “autorisierte Service-Vertretung”. Um einen
direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf
das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden.
ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på
apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet arbejder med
laserstråler af klasse 1, hviket betyder, at der anvendes
laserstrlier af svageste klasse, og at man ikke på
apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig
stråling.
APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK MED
SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED
LASERSTRÅLER!
Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne
advarselsmækning, som advarer imod at foretage
sådanne indgreb i apparatet, at man kan komme til at
udsætte sig for laserstråling.
OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger
laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1.
VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää
laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista
lasersäteilyä.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1
PRODUKT
TOEN60825
ADVERSEL: USYNLIG
LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING,
NÅR SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER
ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNDGÅUDSÆTTELSE FOR
STRÅLING

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Trademarks
Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and
other countries/regions.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
i.LINK is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of InterVideo
Inc.
Safety icons
This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed
in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in
personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
These safety cautions have been classified according to the
seriousness of the risk, and the icons highlight these
instructions as follows:
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S
MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN
STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS
DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN VORGÄNGEN ALS
IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN
KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE
STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN.

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Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
Provides important information.
Other icons used
Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational
information:
TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical information about
the computer.
HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips.
DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the
text.

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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................10
System requirements..............................................11
Hardware..............................................................11
Operating system................................................11
Media formats .....................................................12
Precautions and operating hints ............................12
Chapter 1: Device Description...................................................14
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation...............................................15
Connecting the External DVD SuperMulti Drive to
the computer........................................................15
Chapter 3: Software Driver and Application Installation..........17
Installing the software drivers.................................17
Installing the software application programs........17
Chapter 4: Using the External DVD SuperMulti Drive.............19
Inserting Discs.........................................................19
Removing Discs.......................................................20
Use the emergency open lever to
remove a disc.......................................................21
Playing audio CDs....................................................21
Reading data DVDs.................................................21
Playing DVD movies................................................22
Burning CDs/DVDs..................................................22
Important message.............................................22
Disclaimer............................................................22
When writing or rewriting...................................26
RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA.......................27
Data Verification...................................................28
DLA for TOSHIBA................................................29
Video.....................................................................30
When WinDVD Creator Platinum is used:........30
How to make a DVD-Video ................................31

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How to learn more about
lnterVideo WinDVD Creator............................31
Important information for use............................31
Media care................................................................35
CD/DVDs..............................................................35
Hot swapping...........................................................36
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting.......................................................37
Operating information.............................................38
Safety measures......................................................39
Contacting Toshiba..................................................40
Specifications...........................................................41
Dimensions
(except maximum raised portion)..................41
Weight (typical)....................................................41
Connection to the computer...............................41
Power Consumption...........................................41
Maximum speed.................................................41

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a External DVD SuperMulti
drive. After installing the external drive, you can use it at
any time by inserting the USB cable into your computer’s
USB port. This user’s guide describes how to connect the
external drive to your computer, install drivers and how to
operate the drive. In addition to this user’s guide, this
package contains:
❖External DVD SuperMulti drive
❖USB cable
❖Manual and application CD-ROM
❖Quick Start Card
❖Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
❖Bundled Software
- InterVideo WinDVD 5 (player)
- InterVideo WinDVD Creator (movie editing)
- Sonic RecordNow! (data writing)
- Sonic DLA (packet writing)

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System requirements
To use the external drive, your computer must meet the
following hardware requirements and run one of the
operating systems listed below.
Hardware
❖PC with an Intel®Pentium®III 500 MHz (or faster)
processor or equivalent
❖A hard disk drive with at least 100 MB of free space
❖At least 128 MB RAM or higher, depending on your
operating system
❖USB 2.0
This drive is RPC (Regional Protection Coding)
enabled. Your region will need to be set before DVD
movies can be played.
Please note that the regional code may not be
changed more than five times.
Operating system
❖Microsoft®Windows®XP
❖Microsoft®Windows®2000

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Media formats
The External DVD SuperMulti drive supports the
following formats:
Special drivers may be required for some of these
formats.
Precautions and operating hints
The disc cover can be opened by pressing the OPEN
button.
The disc cover can also be opened without power being
supplied to the drive, by sliding the lever on the underside
of the External DVD SuperMulti Drive.
The External DVD SuperMulti drive should be operated
in a horizontal position, and should not be moved while it
is in use.
Operate the device at within the temperature range of
41° F to 95° F (5° C to 35° C).
Support formats to Read
Support formats to Write
Type I and Type II

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If the device has been transported through a wide range of
temperatures allow time for the device to assume room
temperature before trying to operate it, as moisture may
have built up inside the device.
The External DVD SuperMulti drive should not be used
in dusty or humid conditions.
Do not operate the device near a heat source.
Allow the drive approximately 30 seconds to stop
spinning after switching off the power before moving the
drive.
Avoid contact with any liquids. Use a soft, and dust free
cleaning cloth to clean the External DVD SuperMulti
Drive.
Use only the provided USB cable; otherwise, damage can
occur to the drive.
Do not operate the device near a strong electromagnetic
radiation source such as speakers or cell phones.

Chapter 1
Device Description
The illustration below shows the features of the External
DVD SuperMulti drive.
The External DVD SuperMulti drive major features
Indicator
Green: Power on
Orange: Active
Open Button Disc Cover
Mode switch Default setting
Emergency Open Lever
USB Interface
All switches (1-4) : OFF

Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
Connecting the External DVD SuperMulti
Drive to the computer
1Turn on your computer (if it is not already on).
2Attach the smaller connector of the USB cable to the
external drive’s USB interface.
Attaching the USB cable to the External DVD SuperMulti
drive

Hardware Installation
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3Plug the other end of the USB cable into any USB
port on your computer.
Do not connect additional high-powered USB
devices to the computer at the same time. If multiple
high-powered devices are connected the drive's
performance may be affected as well as causing the
USB ports to power down.
Inserting the USB cable into a USB port on the computer

Chapter 3
Software Driver and
Application Installation
Installing the software drivers
No special software is required to install your External
DVD SuperMulti drive. Your External DVD SuperMulti
drive uses the Windows®Mass Storage driver already
included in Windows®.
Installing the software application
programs
The following software application programs are
included on the Manual & Application CD-ROM that is
bundled with the External DVD SuperMulti drive:
❖InterVideo WinDVD 5: DVD video player
❖InterVideo WinDVD Creator : Create your own
DVDs (supports Windows XP only)
❖Sonic RecordNow!: Burning and ripping software
for CD
❖Sonic DLA: Packet writing software for CD-RW
(supports Windows XP only)

Software Driver and Application Installation
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To start the setup program for each application:
1Insert the Manual and Application CD-ROM into the
External DVD SuperMulti drive.
2The Start Menu appears.
3Click the application to install.
4Follow the information that appears on the screen.

Chapter 4
Using the External
DVD SuperMulti Drive
The following sections present how to use the External
DVD SuperMulti drive.
Inserting Discs
1Turn on your computer.
2Press the OPEN button to open the Disc cover and
pull the Disc cover up fully.
3To insert a disc, hold it by the edges and place it in
the tray with the readable (plain) side down. Then,
gently press down on the disc until it snaps into
place.

Using the External DVD SuperMulti Drive
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When the OPEN button is pressed the drive will stop. If
you want to continue using the disc lift the cover fully and
then re-close it.
Avoid touching the readable (plain) side(s) of a disc.
Touching the readable side of the disc may cause read
errors, poor performance or failed operation.
Removing Discs
1Turn on your computer.
2Press the OPEN button to open the Disc cover and
pull the Disc cover up fully.
3To remove a disc, grasp it by the edges and gently
pull up until the disc is removed.
Avoid touching the readable (plain) side(s) of a disc.
Touching the readable side of the disc may cause
read errors, poor performance or failed operation.
Do not press the OPEN button while the computer is
accessing the disc. Wait for the indicator to change
orange before you open the Disc cover. Also, if the
disc is spinning when you open the Disc cover, wait
for it to stop before you remove it.
4Close the Disc cover.