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DVD± RW Dual Drive
DRW8800 AAN/AAG
User's Manual
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Laser Safety Information
This drive employs a laser. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this device
when connected due to the possibility of eye damage.
CAUTION
Use of control of adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This label is located on top enclosure of
this drive.
Laser Specification
(for CD)
Type : Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
Wave length : 783 nm (Typical at 25°C)
Output : Max.200 mW (Pulse width=70ns, Duty=50%)
(for DVD)
Type : Semiconductor laser AlGaInP
Wave length : 658 nm (Typical at 25°C)
Output : 140 mW (Pulse width=100ns, Duty=50%)
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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 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.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
LE PRÉSENT APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE N’ÉMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOÉLECTRIQUES
DÉPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMÉRIQUES DE CLASSE
B PRESCRITES DANS LE RÈGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOÉLECTRIQUE
ÉDICTÉ PAR LE MINISTÈRE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA.
CAUTION
The user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the express approval by the
manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment.
ACHTUNG
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Geräuschemissionswert dieses Gerätes beträgt ≤70dB (A) nach
EN 27779/1991.
Notice
Only CD discs and DVD discs carrying the label below can be used with this DVD R/RW drive.
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Table of Contents
Cautions
Cleaning............................................................................................................................................. 5
Handling the Disc ............................................................................................................................... 5
Part Names and Functions
Front View........................................................................................................................................... 6
Rear View .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Preparation
Jumper Setting.................................................................................................................................. 8
Installing the DVD R/RW drive in a host PC ..................................................................................... 9
Inserting/Removing a Disc
Using the DVD R/RW Drive Installed Vertically ............................................................................... 12
Inserting a Disc ................................................................................................................................ 13
Removing a Disc..............................................................................................................................13
Emergency Eject............................................................................................................................... 13
Specifications
DVD Section..................................................................................................................................... 14
CD Section........................................................................................................................................ 15
IDE Interface Section ....................................................................................................................... 16
Audio Section ................................................................................................................................... 16
Environment..................................................................................................................................... 16
General ............................................................................................................................................ 16
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Cautions
Cleaning
To clean the DVD R/RW drive, wipe it with a soft, damp cloth, using mild detergent
if necessary. Please avoid using solvents such as benzine or paint thinner.
This can cause color changes or deformation of DVD R/RW drive.
Handling the Disc
• Do not touch the data side of the disc (the side of the disc with no label or printing).
• Do not apply paper labels or write on any part of the disc, data side or label side.
Do not use the disc leaved a mark strip paper labels.
• If dust or fingerprints get on the disc, wipe it with a soft cloth from the
center to the edge.
• Do not use benzine, paint thinner, record cleaner, or static repellent.
This can damage the disc.
• Do not place the disc in any place where it will be subjected to direct
sunlight or high temperatures.
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