AOpen DUW1608ARR0407A User Manual
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programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not our company., its
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incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, we
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B dev ice, pu rsuant
to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in 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 equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
y Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician help.
FCC Warning
Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LASER KLASSE 1
LOUKAN 1 LASERLAITE
PRODUIT LASER
CATEGORIE 1
Table of Contents
1. Use Precautions................................................................1
Warning for Safety...................................................................................1
Warning as to Use...................................................................................5
2. Introduction.......................................................................6
Overview .................................................................................................6
Features..................................................................................................7
Format Compatibility................................................................................8
Type of Writing Mode ..............................................................................9
Disc-At-Once...........................................................................................9
Track-At-Once.........................................................................................9
Session-At-Once.....................................................................................9
Multi-session...........................................................................................9
Packet Write............................................................................................9
3. Hardware Installaton ......................................................10
System Requirements...........................................................................10
Hardware Instruction .............................................................................11
3.2.1 Front Panel...................................................................................11
3.2.2 Rear Panel...................................................................................13
Installing the 16x DVD Dual drive..........................................................15
Required Tools......................................................................................15
Installation Procedure ...........................................................................15
DVD Region Coding..............................................................................20
Supported DVD±RW/±R, CD-R and CD-RW Media..............................21
Supported Media...................................................................................21
The handling of DVD±RW/±R, CD-R and CD-RW Discs......................22
4. Software Installation.......................................................23
Before You Start....................................................................................23
Installing Software.................................................................................23
Installing Nero 6 OEM Suite..................................................................23
Installing PowerDVD 5..........................................................................25
5. The Latest Features........................................................27
Auto Balance System (ABS):.................................................................27
Dynamic Damping System (DDS): ........................................................27
Noise Control System (NCS):................................................................28
Buffer underrun Prevention (JustLink):..................................................28
Writing Speed Control (JustSpeed):......................................................29
Running Optimum Power Control (ROPC):...........................................29
Perfect Compatibility with blank media..................................................29
Chameleon Bezel..................................................................................30
Double Layer.........................................................................................30
Universal Bezel .....................................................................................30
6. Technical Support ..........................................................31
Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................31
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................31
Appendix A. Glossary...................................................................34
Appendix B. Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)........................37
Use Precautions English
1. Use Precautions
These precautions explain how to use the device correctly and safely, thereby
preventing injury to you or to others. This section relates to your personal safety, and
also helps you minimize the risk of damaging the device. Please read carefully before
proceeding.
Warning for Safety
When you use this 16x DVD Dual, please pay heed to the following
At the time of installation:
As suggested in your
specifications please do not
install in an unstable
position or in one that
vibrates.
Do not install in high humidity,
direct sunlight, or damp
conditions.
Do not use near magnetic
fields, or place near a television
or a radio signal as the
performance of the device may
be affected.
Do not open to try to repair
as the laser may be harmful.
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Use Precautions English
y Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.
y Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
y Do not use this product near water.
y This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your
dealer or local power company.
y Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire
or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
y Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
y Do not move from a cool environment to a warm one, as this will abruptly
change the temperature of the device
y When moving the device, remove any disc from the device because any harm
caused to the disc may result in data loss.
y Prevent liquids or metals from entering the device. If this situation should occur
please contact your reseller for advice.
y Do not use any evaporating solvents to clean the device. If a spray solvent
does happen to spray on the device please use a cloth to wipe it clean, or use a
neutral cleaner to dilute the solvent and wipe the device clean.
y When the device is reading/writing please do not interrupt power supply.
y Do not place damaged discs inside the device. In the winter do not use discs
brought in from outside immediately but wait until they have reached room
temperature.
y Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water
d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to
normal condition.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating
a need for service.
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Use Precautions English
When installing the IDE device please pay attention to these
following details:
y Keep the IDE cable within 6 inches in length (15 cm).
y Before connecting the IDE cable, please make sure the power supply is off.
When cleaning CD / DVD disc, please note:
y Press the eject button to remove the disc
y Use compressed air to rid dust from the disc (spray with compressed air for
about five seconds)
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Use Precautions English
y When checking for dust, please make sure that your hands do not touch the
surface of the disc.
Other points to pay attention to:
When moving the drive, please make sure that the disc has already been ejected.
y If you have not used the drive for some time, there will be dust collected on the
cover and in the tray. Before using the drive spray with compressed air to clean
it of dust.
y Before connecting all cables and wires, please make sure the power supply is
off otherwise this may cause a short circuit.
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Use Precautions English
Warning as to Use
This 16x DVD Dual drive together with software is a product for utilizing 16x DVD
Dual recording media with rewriting, erasing and readout capabilities, as an internal
computer memory device. Except in the case where copying of
CD-ROMs/DVD-ROMs or the like is especially recognized under the copyrights laws
as being for the purpose of individual use by the customer or the like, or in the case
where the customer has obtained permission to make copies from the right holder,
reproduction of CD-ROMs/DVD-ROMs and copyright laws. Take notice that
unauthorized copying may be subject to claims for damages and to penalties.
INVISIBLE / VISIBLE RADIATION
DANGER
WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.
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Introduction English
2. Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing this 16x DVD Dual drive. In this manual, we will explain how to
install your 16x DVD Dual drive correctly. Please read this manual carefully before using
the drive.
High Speed
This 16x DVD Dual drive offers unprecedented performance to handle today’s
demands by reading DVD’s at up to 16x speed and writing DVD+R(Single Layer)
discs at 16x speed. This product writes a DVD+R 4.7 GB disc in about 6 minutes.
Beside, this product writes CD-R or CD-RW discs at fast 48x / 32x speed. To read
CD’s up to 40x speed.
High Reliability
An improved anti-heat design and the OPC design boost recording reliability.
Optimum Power Control continually monitors signal levels during recording and
adjusts laser power to compensate for a dirty disc. This feature ensures a flat signal,
significantly enhancing reliability.
High Compatibility
This product supports all major CD / DVD formats, offering full backward-compatibility
through the huge installed base of CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives and media. What’s
more, reordered DVD±RW/±R media can be played in a DVD player with multi-read
feature, maintaining future compatibility.
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Introduction English
Features
y 8.5GB DVD+R DL (Double Layer) capacity
y UDMA Mode 4 (66MB/sec)
y 16x DVD+R writing speed
y Legacy DVD-ROM and DVD Player can play DVD±RW/±R disc
y Can read not only CD-R, CD-RW and DVD±RW/±R discs, but also video CDs ,
music CDs, photo CDs, and CD-Text
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JustLink technology prevents buffer underrun.
y JustSpeed technology for adaptive writing speeds.
y Excellent media compatibility: The firmware of 16x DVD Dual drive has tuned
up to the best compatibility.
y Running Optimum Power Control (ROPC) boosts recording reliability
y Versatile writing mode
y Disc breakage protection mechanism
y Extensive software bundled
y Emergency disk unload
y Automatic Tilt Calibration System (ATCS) for warped disc.
y Dynamic Damping System (DDS) to reduce vibration/noise
y An improved anti-heat design means that no cooling fan is needed.
y Compliant with Orange Book Part II (CD-R) and Part III, Volume 2 V1.0
(CD-RW)
y Back panel included analog audio output and digital audio output
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Hardware Installaiton English
Format Compatibility
This 16x DVD Dual drive is compatible with the following formats:
”Read” means Data Transfer; “Play” means Audio Play back.
FORMAT Write Read Play*1
CD-DA
CD-ROM
CD-Extra
CD-ROM XA
Photo CD*2
CD-I*2
CD+G
CD-Text
DVD+RW/+R
DVD-RW/-R
DVD-ROM*3
DVD-Video
*1 Play means audio play back. Read means data transfer.
*2 CD-I, Photo-CD requires special reader/player. Photo-CD writing
requires Kodak license.
*3 Theoretically allows if disc being read is compatible with DVD-ROM
Not recommended and unwarranted by us be recorded onto a disk, it is
called “Disc-At-Once”.
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Hardware Installaiton English
Type of Writing Mode
Disc-At-Once
When only a single recording session (lead in/data/lead out) is to be recorded onto a
disk, it is called “Disc-At-Once”.
When using Disc-At-Once, no additional data can be recorded onto the disc, even if
there is available capacity.
The advantage of this method recording is that it enables creation of discs that can be
played back on almost any CD player or CD-ROM drive, because there are no links
inserted between the data tracks.
Track-At-Once
When many sessions are to be recorded onto a disc, it is called “Track-At-Once”. If
there is space available on the disc, additional data can be recorded onto it.
The advantages of this method include being able to record additional sessions onto
a disc, and using a CD-ROM of backup data. (Refer to “Multi-session”.)
Session-At-Once
A "Session-at-Once" recording almost corresponds to a "Disc-at-Once recording", i.e.
all data ("Lead-in", data area and "Lead-out" are written in one go.
The only difference is that the CD is not "finished", i.e. after a "Session-at-Once"
recording you still have the possibility to write a further "Session" on the CD at a later
date.
Multi-session
The recording of lead-in/data/lead-out is referred to as one session. The
Disc-At-Once method is also referred to as “Single Session”, because the disc is only
recorded once. A disc that has had multiple additional session recorded onto it using
the Track-At-Once method is called “Multi-session”.
Packet Write
The Packet Write recording method was developed. It differs from Track-At-Once or
Disc-At-Once in that data is recorded in small fixed sectors of 64k bytes, known as
packets.
The advantages of this method are elimination in overhead per session and the
elimination of buffer under run errors. This method, however, cannot be utilized for
audio data. A number of formats, such as UDF and CD-R FS, can be used when
recording using the Packet Write method.
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Hardware Installaiton English
3. Hardware Installaton
The installation of this product is fast and easy. Please follow these instructions
described below:
System Requirements
A PC system with the following features is highly recommended for ensuring a stable
16x DVD Dual performance.
System
requirements
Interface Compatible with Enhanced IDE, and Blank Primary
Hard disc Average saving time is 19ms or lower, max data transfer
Voltage +12V or +5V voltage switches
*CD-RW discs: perhaps are unable to be read in the CD-ROM. If this situation
comes about it is likely that your CD-ROM is not compatible with multi-read please
change to a Multi-read compatible CD-ROM or use your 16x DVD Dual.
*All Multi-read CD-ROM devices have the following features
(1) CD-ROM is able to read data created by optical heads
(2) CD-ROM will support the UDF specification (Packet Writing)
CPU We suggest using a Pentium!!! 450MHz
or above (JustLink in use)
Memory 64MB or above
Operating
systems
Windows 98SE, Windows 2000,
WindowsXP, Windows Me,
Slave, Secondary Master, and Secondary Slave
speed is 33.3MB/sec; disc space 500MB or over
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