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Disclaimer
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contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed “as is”. Should the programs prove
defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not AOpen Inc., its distributor, or its dealer)
assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, AOpen Inc. reserves the right to revise
this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to
notify any person of such revision or changes.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B device, pursuant 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:
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 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.
Table of Contents
1. Use Precautions ............................................................... 1
1.1. Warning for Safety ....................................................................................... 1
1.2. Warning as to Use ....................................................................................... 1
2. Introduction ...................................................................... 2
2.1. Overview...................................................................................................... 2
2.2. Features....................................................................................................... 3
2.3. Format Compatibility.................................................................................... 4
2.4. Type of Writing............................................................................................. 5
Disc-At-Once .......................................................................................... 5
Track-At-Once ........................................................................................ 5
Session-At-Once .................................................................................... 5
Multi-session........................................................................................... 5
Packet Write ........................................................................................... 5
3. Hardware Installation....................................................... 6
3.1. System Requirements ................................................................................. 6
3.2. Hardware Instruction.................................................................................... 7
Front Panel ............................................................................................. 7
Rear Panel.............................................................................................. 8
3.3. Installing AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive.............................................. 9
3.4. Supported CD-R and CD-RW Discs.......................................................... 11
Supported Discs ....................................................................................11
The handling of CD-R, DVD and CD-RW Discs ....................................11
4. Software Installation ...................................................... 12
4.1. Before You Start ........................................................................................ 12
4.2. Installing Software ..................................................................................... 12
5. Technical Support.......................................................... 13
5.1. Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................... 13
5.2. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 14
5.3. How to Contact Us..................................................................................... 16
Appendix A. Glossary.................................................. 18
Appendix B. Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) ....... 21
Appendix C. Specification........................................... 23
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.
1.1. Warning for Safety
Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble or to modify it.
Do not look inside the device. If you expose your eyes to the laser inside the
device, you risk damage or loss of your eyesight.
Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the device.
Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions
or place containers on it that contain liquids which might spill into any openings.
Follow the Operation Manual carefully. Follow the correct procedure when
setting up the device.
If unusual smells, sounds or smoke emanate from the device or if liquids enter
the device, switch the computer off immediately and unplug it from the power
outlet.
Make sure the computer is electrically grounded.
When opening the computer, always unplug the computer from the electrical
outlet. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
When used in a fan-cooled system, the device should not be exposed to
temperatures outside the range of 5 ~ 40 ℃.
1.2. Warning as to Use
This AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive together with software is a product for utilizing
DVD+RW/+R/CD-RW recording media with rewriting, erasing and readout capabilities,
as an external computer memory device. Except in the case where copying of CD-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 and
copyright laws. Take notice that unauthorized copying may be subject to claims for
damages and to penalties.
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Introduction
2. Introduction
2.1. Overview
Thank you for purchasing AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive. In this manual, we will
explain how to install your AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive correctly. Please read this
manual carefully before using the drive.
JustLink
JustLink is a new technology developed independently by Ricoh that automatically
prevents buffer under-run errors by predicting them before they happen. AOpen USB2.0
DVD+RW/+R drive features JustLink technology to enable stable writing in the following
situations where buffer under-run errors may otherwise occur in a conventional drive.
With high-speed writing,
When some other operation is being performed on the computer during writing,
When writing CD-R/CD-RW from a CD-ROM drive,
When writing directly via network.
High Versatility
The AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive is an ideal all-in-one solution for reading CD’s,
copying audio/software CD’s, creating photo/audio/video CD’s, or acting as a storage
drive for archiving or backup. The drive (retail pack only) comes complete with
everything you need to make CD’s right away, including bundled software and blank
CDs. With this software, you can create your own CDs.
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
The AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive 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/CD-RW media can be played in a
DVD player with multi-read feature, maintaining future compatibility.
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Introduction English
2.2. Features
USB2.0 interface.
Completely sealed door construction provides high reliability
JustLink has made auto-avoidance against buffer under run errors possible
Can read not only CD-R, CD-RW and DVD+RW discs, but also video CDs,
music CDs, photo CDs, and CD-Text
Can read CD data at 32x speed (4.8MB/sec data transfer rate), write data at
12x speed (CD-R, 1.8MB/sec data transfer rate.), re-write data at 10x speed *1
(High Speed CD-RW, 1.5MB/sec data transfer rate), and write data at 2.4x
speed (DVD+RW/+R, 3.32MB/sec data transfer rate).
Excellent media compatibility: The firmware of DVD+RW/+R drive has tuned up
to the 99% compatibility.
Support random write UDF in DVD+RW
Legacy DVD-ROM and DVD Player can play DVD+RW/+R disc
An improved anti-heat design means that no cooling fan is needed.
Compliant with Orange Book Part II (CD-R) and Part III, Volume 2 V1.0
(CD-RW)
Supports random UDF for easy writing to CD-R/RW discs
Emergency disk unload
Front panel rotary volume control
Back panel included analog audio output and digital audio output
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Introduction
2.3. Format Compatibility
This DVD+RW/+R drive is compatible with the following formats:
”Read” means Data Transfer; “Play” means Audio Play back
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
DVD-RW*3
DVD-R*3
DVD+R
DVD-ROM
*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 AOpen.
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Introduction English
2.4. Type of Writing
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 “Multisession”.)
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 “Multisession”.
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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Software Installation
3. Hardware Installation
The installation of AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive is fast and easy. Please follow
these instructions described below:
3.1. System Requirements
A PC system with the following features is highly recommended for ensuring a stable
DVD+RW/+R performance.
System requirements
Interface USB2.0
CPU We suggest using a Pentium !!! 850MHz
Memory 128MB or above
Operating
systems
or above (JustLink in use)
Windows 98, Windows 2000, XP
Windows Me, NT WorkStation 4.0 Service
Pack 5 or above
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 AOpen DVD+RW/+R.
*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)
speed is 33.3MB/sec; disc space 500MB or over
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Introduction English
3.2. Hardware Instruction
Front Panel
Headphone Jack
Volume Control
Disc Tray
Don’t use force to pull out or push in the disc tray. This might cause
damage to the loading section of the drive.
Disc Tray
This is the tray for the disc. Place the disc on the ejected disc tray, and then
slightly push the tray (or push the eject button), the CD will be loaded.
Eject Button
This is the button used to eject or bring in the disc tray.
Busy Indicator
When the disc tray or disc is being accessed, the light shines or flashes orange.
Even when a disc is loaded or a disc is not being accessed, the light goes out.
When an illegal disc is loaded or some hardware trouble occurs, the indicators
blinks.
Headphone Jack
This jack is for connecting headphones or mini-speakers.
Volume Control
This is used to adjust the output volume of the headphone jack. It can’t be used
to adjust the output volume for the audio output connectors on the rear panel.
Emergency Eject Hole
When the drive cannot eject the disc tray because of power failure, pushing the
emergency eject hole of the front panel by the thin pole make drive be able to
eject the disc tray.
Emergency Eject Hole
Busy Indicator LED
Eject Button
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This function is only for emergency case. Do not use this function in
usual case to prevent from mechanical damage.
Rear Panel
Power Cord
Connector
Power Switch
Power Cord Connector
Used to connect to the host computer’s power supply (DC 5V/12V).
Power Switch
Used to turn on or turn of AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R.
Audio Out Connector
Used to connect to an external speaker, earphone or amplifier.
USB2.0 Connector
Used to connect the USB certified cable to USB Host controller card.
udio Out Connector
USB Connector
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Introduction English
3.3. Installing AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive
Please install your AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R according to following steps,
Installing Your DVD+RW/+R:
1. First, make sure the power of the drive is turned OFF.
2. Plug the power cable and USB cable to your USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB2.0 port of your computer.
4. Connect the AC adapter to a properly grounded AC outlet.
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Software Installation
5. Now you may turn on the power and the system will detect the new device
automatically.
This DVD+RW/+R drive must be horizontally installed and operated.
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Introduction English
3.4. Supported CD-R and CD-RW Discs
Supported Discs
This drive can write to discs that carry the following logos:
CD-R discs
This CD-RW drive can write to these discs at 8x, 12x, 16x, 20x, 24x,
32x, and 40x speed. These discs can be played back in a CD-ROM
drive or a CD player.
CD-RW discs
This CD-RW drive can write/re-write at 2x or 4x speed on those discs
that support 4x speed. These discs can be read/played on a CD-ROM
that supports “Multi-Read”.
High Speed CD-RW discs
This disc allow writing/re-writing at 8x, 10x and 12x speeds. This
CD-RW drive can write/re-write these discs at 4x, 8x, 10x or 12x speed.
These discs can be read/played by a CD-RW drive that bears the High
Speed CD-RW logo.
DVD+RW discs
This DVD+RW/+R drive can writing/re-writing DVD+RW disc at high
speed. These discs can be read/played by DVD-ROM drive or DVD
player that bears the DVD+RW logo.
DVD+R discs
This DVD+RW/+R drive can writing/re-writing DVD+R disc at high
speed. These discs can be read/played by DVD-ROM drive or DVD
player that bears the DVD+R logo.
The handling of CD-R, DVD and CD-RW Discs
Please read the following regarding the handling of CD-R, DVD and CD-RW discs.
Do not expose the discs to excessive heat such as in direct sunlight or near a
heater. Also avoid keeping them in a humid place.
Do not touch disc surfaces. When handling a disc, hold it by its edges.
Remove dust and dirt from disc surfaces. Use air-based dust removers. The
surfaces may be scratched if wiped with a dry cloth.
Do not stick labels on disc surfaces.
Do not write on disc surfaces except where indicated.
Do not clean discs with chemicals or detergents.
Do not bend or drop discs
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Software Installation
4. Software Installation
4.1. Before You Start
Please understand that CD recording is a non-interruptible process. Therefore, a stable
recording environment is a must. If you have a HDD set up only for CD recording
purpose, the recording process shall be smooth.
However, if an extra HDD is not available, you might prefer carrying out the following
steps to optimize your Windows CD recording arrangement:
Close all resident programs that include Anti-Virus, Screen Saver, System
Agent, Power Management, etc. Turn off Auto Insert Notification. Further,
maximizing and minimizing windows are not recommended either. If not, any
operation of these applications will intrude the CD recording process and
damage your disk.
Defrag your HDD before any CD recording. This is particularly important
When you write files to CD from HDD. Defragment of HDD reallocates all the
files so that these relevant files are placed in the nearby clusters. This saves
time and risks when CD/DVD burning software is trying to search for the files
you want to record on CD.
4.2. Installing Software
For information on installing procedures and how to use the authoring software, please
refer to the manual that came with it. If you want to use another type of authoring
software not bundled with AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive, please refer to each
manual on how to install and operate. Please note that some authoring software or
version of authoring software does not support AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive.
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Specification English
5. Technical Support
For additional information or help during installation or normal operation of this drive not
available in this manual or from our Web site, please contact our dealer where you have
purchased this product for support, or you may contact us directly:
AOpen Inc. http://www.aopen.com.tw
AOpen America Inc. http://www.aopen.com
AOpen Computer B.V. http://www.aopen.nl
Please provide product information, including the model name and serial number,
computer system information, and/or a detail description of your problem or question by
E-Mail. The AOpen technical support staff will respond as quickly as possible.
5.1. Firmware Upgrade
The AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive uses Flash type firmware, a small piece of
software that can be overwritten and updated. To ensure more reliable operations and
enhanced performance of the drive, updates to the firmware will be made available. You
can download and upgrade the latest version via our Web site regularly at
http://www.aopen.com
Confirming the firmware version
For Windows users, the firmware version will not be displayed. Use your writing software
to check it.
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Specification
5.2. Troubleshooting
Write problems
Symptom
No drive recognition
Cannot write
Cannot add writing on
CD-RW
Cannot write at highest
speed
Possible Causes Solutions
Bad connection between
USB cable and your AOpen
USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R drive.
Using other writing software
which not supports your
AOpen USB2.0
DVD+RW/+R drive.
Using other writing software
which not supports your
AOpen USB2.0
DVD+RW/+R drive.
Disc inserted upside down.
No power.
USB cable isn’t connected
properly
Install more than one CD
writing software
simultaneously.
Wrote with another writing
software
Short of CD-RW capacity
CD-R/RW media not
compatible with the highest
speed.
Defective CD-R/RW media.
Using other writing software
not bundled with your
CD-R/RW .
Source Drive not support
highest speed on the fly.
Source Disc is bad-quality
DMA function disable
Ensure that USB cable is not damaged.
Use the writing software provided with this
DVD+RW/+R drive. When using other software,
ensure your DVD+RW/+R drive is supported by
contacting the software supplier.
Use the writing software provided with this
DVD+RW/+R drive. When using other software,
ensure your DVD+RW/+R drive is supported by
contacting the software supplier.
Reinsert the disc with label side up.
Check if the power cord is securely connected to
the connector.
Ensure the cable of USB connectors are not
damaged.
Remove other writing software. Just keep one
software on your hard disk.
If different writing software is used comparing to
the previous writing, errors may occur. Use
always the same writing software.
Capacity of CD-R/RW media is limited to 650MB
(74 min-type) including lead-in, lead-out and
TOC data. Use a new CD-R/RW media if the
capacity is insufficient for the additional data.
Use the highest speed compatible discs or writ
with lower speed.
CD-R/RW media may be dirty, scratched or
damaged. Rewrite on another CD-R/RW media.
Use the writing software provided with this
DVD+RW/+R drive. When using other software,
ensure your DVD+RW/+R drive is supported by
contacting the software supplier.
Copy all files to hard disk, and then write from
hard disk to CD-R. Otherwise, please slow down
writing speed.
Make image files then burn image file onto the
CD-R/RW disc.
Ensure to enable DMA function on both source
and target drives.
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Specification English
Read problems
Symptom
No drive recognition
No operation
Cannot read photo CD discs
Cannot read CD-I discs
Read error occurs
Excessive noise when
reading
Cannot eject tray
Can read only the first
session of a multi-session
disc
Cannot read the former
session of the CD-R/RW
disc which has been written
at least twice
Possible Causes Solutions
USB cable and the
DVD+RW/+R drive not
connected properly.
Power is not switched on.
No power
USB cable isn’t connected
properly.
Bad photo CD disc.
Need special application
software
Need special application
software
Defective CD-ROM disc
Music CD inserted.
Disc inserted upside down.
Eccentric disc loaded.
Seal attached on the
surface.
Eject locked by software.
CD set incorrectly into tray.
“Close session” was not
selected at the previous
writing
“Load Contents” or “Import
Session” was NOT clicked
on the software.
Ensure both connectors of USB cable is
properly connected to the USB ports on the
main board and DVD+RW/+R.
Check if the LED of your DVD+RW/+R drive is
lit. If not, there is no power.
Check if the power cord is connected securely to
the connector.
Ensure the USB cable and connectors are not
damaged.
Try to play another photo CD disc and see if it
reads fine. If it works, you should replace the
defective disc.
Check if install “Kodak Photo CD Access Plus
Software”.
Check if install application software such as
“Cyberlink Powerplayer”
Deep scratches, fingerprints or other
contaminates on the discs surface can disable
the drive from reading data. Always keep it
clean.
Because audio compact discs do not have
computer data, typing computer commands
while an audio CD is in your drive will result in an
error message.
Remove the disc from tray and reinsert it with
the label side up.
Replace it by another one.
Detach the seal very carefully. Don’t make any
scratches.
When you are working under Windows 9x,
check if locked on the DVD+RW/+R properly.
Insert emergency eject stick into the emergency
eject hole and eject the tray. Use a pair of
tweezers or pliers if it won’t eject with
emergency eject stick.
Additional session cannot be read because the
previous session was not closed. Rewrite on
other CD-R/RW media.
If recorded without checked “Load Contents” or
“Import Session”, it is impossible to read. But
when using utility software such as “Session
Selection” from Adaptec, the former session can
be read.
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Specification
5.3. How to Contact Us
Dear Customer,
Thanks for choosing AOpen products. To provide the best and fastest service to our
customer is our first priority. However, we receive numerous emails and phone-calls
worldwide everyday, it is very hard for us to serve everyone on time. We recommend you
follow the procedures below and seek help before contact us. With your help, we can
then continue to provide the best quality service to more customers.
Thanks very much for your understanding!
AOpen Technical Supporting Team
Online Manual: Please check the manual carefully and make sure the
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jumper settings and installation procedure are correct.
http://www.aopen.com.tw/tech/download/manual/default.htm
Test Report: We recommend to choose board/card/device from the
compatibility test reports for assembling your PC.
http://www.aopen.com/tech/report/default.htm
FAQ: The latest FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) may contain a solution
to your problem.
http://www.aopen.com/tech/faq/default.htm
Download Software: Check out this table to get the latest updated
BIOS/utility and drivers.
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News Group: Our support engineer or professional users on the news
group probably had answered your problem.
http://www.aopen.com/tech/newsgrp/default.htm
Contact Distributors/Resellers: We sell our products through
resellers and integrators. They should know your system configuration very
well and should be able to solve your problem more efficiently than us. After
all, their attitude of service is an important reference for you if next time you
want to buy something else from them.
Contact Us: Please prepare detail system configuration and error
symptom before contacting us. The part number, serial number and BIOS
version are also very helpful.
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Pacific Rim
Open Inc.
Tel: 886-2-3789-5888
Fax: 886-2-3789-5899
Europe
Open Computer b.v.
Tel: 31-73-645-9516
Fax: 31-73-645-9604
China
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Tel: 86-21-6225-8622
Fax: 86-21-6225-7926
Germany
Open Computer GmbH.
Tel: +49-1805-559191
Fax: +49-2102-157799
merica
Open America Inc.
Tel: 1-510-489-8928
Fax: 1-408-922-2935
Japan
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Fax: 81-048-290-1820
Web Site: www.aopen.com
E-mail: Send us email by going through the contact form below.
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Specification
Appendix A. Glossary
CD-DA
Compact Disc - Digital Audio. The typical music CD is written with this CD format. At this
time, up to 74 minutes of music can be written on a CD. The corresponding standard is
the Red Book.
CD-I
Compact Disc - Interactive. This format allows the storage of different types of data such
as images, music or video on a CD. The process is defined in the Green Book.
CD-R
Compact Disc - Recordable. A technology for CD-R (recordable) media. Also refer to
CD-WO, Compact Disc - Write Once, limited to just one writing.
CD-ROM
Compact Disc - Read Only Memory. This is described in the Yellow Book. Differing types
of data that can be read by a computer such as programs, text, image data or sound may
be stored with this CD format.
CD-ROM - Mode 1 and Mode 2
A supplement to the CD-ROM format which provides an additional error recognition and
correction function. Mode 1 is especially used for computer data and employs a code for
error correction. Mode 2 is used with CD-ROM/ XA and CD-I with audio data and
contains an error recognition code only.
CD-ROM/ XA
CD-ROM/ Extended Architecture. This CD format makes it possible to store computer
data and audio or video data on one track. The different types of data are linked to each
other (Interleaving) so that synchronization problems can be reduced.
CD-RW
Compact Disc - ReWritable. A technology for CD-RW (rewritable) media. It is not limited
to just one writing, but may be erased and re-written as often as desired.
CD-WO
CD - Write Once. As the name implies, it is a CD that may only be written on once. Also
refer to CD-R.
Disc At Once
Disc At Once is a method for recording of data onto a CD. With this method, the entire
CD is written in a single process. The CD-recorder first writes a Lead-In, then the data
block, and finally a Lead-Out. In contrast to Track At Once, linking blocks are not used
between the individual tracks with Disc At Once.
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Enhanced Music CD, CD + and CD Extra
An expansion of Audio or Mixed-Mode CD consists of two sessions. The first session
corresponds to CD-DA, while the second session consists of computer data. The
process is specified in the Blue Book.
Finalization
Finalization is the permanent closing of the writing procedure on a CD. After that, it
cannot be written to, regardless of whether it was produced as a single-session or a
multi-session CD.
Green Book
A book of CD Interactive (CD-I) standards published by Philips and Sony in 1986
High Sierra
The forerunner of today’s ISO Standard 9660. It was published in 1986. With the
passage of time it has lost its significance.
Hybrid Type CD
A CD-ROM disc storing "two different platforms of softwares" for Windows and
Macintosh etc.
Image
The term “image” describes all edited data that will later be located on a CD. The
creation of an image file is known as premastering.
ISO 9660
ISO Standard 9660 describes the construction of a CD-ROM, so that it may be read and
processed by different types of operating systems.
Joliet
This supplement to the standards comes from Microsoft and is supported by Windows
95 and Windows NT. The CDs that are created under this standard are in conformity with
ISO 9660, which allows long file names based on Unicode in additional directory
structures.
Mixed Mode-CD
Music and computer data are stored on one CD with this type of CD. The computer data
are generally located on track 1 and audio data are located in the ensuing tracks.
Multi-Session-CD
A CD which is written in several sequential sessions is known as a multi-session CD.
On-The-Fly
A process for burning data onto a CD-R. There are two different methods of doing this.
With the classical and older method, all of the data which are to be recorded onto the CD
are first stored in a buffer in a large file known as an image file. From there, they are
copied or burned onto the CD-R. In contrast to this, the method known as On-The-Fly
transfers the data directly from their original memory locations on a hard drive onto the
CD-R.
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Orange Book
The Orange Book is a physical format of recordable CD announced in 1989 by Philips
and Sony. The Orange Book describes CD-MO in part-I and CD-R in part-II. Later on
part-II was updated. In 1994, version-II was announced for the CD-ROM and its double
speed type. In 1996, the standards for phase change optical disc; rewritable CD (CD-RW)
was added as part-III.
Photo-CD
A CD format and system devised by Eastman Kodak to record digitized photograph data.
Rainbow Books
The collection of standards which define the different types of CDs. Through these
standards, it has been achieved that CDs can be read and processed by as many
devices and operating systems of the different manufacturers as possible.
Red Book
A book setting the standards for the Compact Disc physical format and audio recording
methods, published by Philips and Sony in 1981.
Session
An inter-related writing procedure is defined as a session. A session consists of the Lead
In area, the data area, and the Lead Out area. A CD can be written with several sessions.
This is then called a multi-session CD, in contrast to a single-session CD that only
contains one session. A silver CD generally consists of one session.
TOC
Contents of the Lead-in, this contains the addresses of all the tracks on the CD.
Track
In an Audio-CD, one track corresponds to one piece of music. With a CD-ROM, one
track contains computer data and it may have any number of files and folders.
UDF
UDF is short for Universal Disc Format, another file layout standard for CDROM. The
UDF format can use in CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD by Packet writing method, which would
not cause "Buffer Under-Run" and can be compatible with ISO9660.The advantage of
UDF is provided similar function like hard disk.
Video CD
A CD-ROM storing MPEG-1-compressed moving pictures, still pictures, audio sounds
etc.
Yellow Book
A book of CD-ROM standards published by Philips and Sony in 1985.
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Appendix B. Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
The following FAQ’s are the most common problems you may find during installation or
regular use. Please review these FAQ’s to have your problem solved. In case you do not
find any items that answer your problem, please contact your dealer or technical support.
Q: Computer won’t boot up after installation.
Please proceed the following procedures to get your computer back to work:
Check if the power cable attached correctly to each drive.
Q: The AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R doesn’t show up in My Computer or
Explorer.
The following steps will assist you to get your drive to work as a CD-ROM:
If you cannot find AOpen USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R in Explorer, restart your
computer, or shut it down and then turn it on again.
Is the DVD+RW/+R receiving power properly? You can test it by pressing eject
button to see if the tray opens and closes.
Is the USB2.0 cable connected properly? Be careful to turn off your computer
system before checking this item. Check the connection to see if the USB2.0
connector well inserted.
Q: The USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R has problem in reading CD disc, or Error message when double-clicking on the DVD+RW/+R icon.
There are several ways to solve this problem as follows:
The CD disc in the tray may be loaded upside-down, or a little off-center. Try
re-loading the CD disc with its label side up.
After loading a CD disc, it will take a moment to let the DVD+RW/+R read the
disc information. When the indicator on the front panel stops flashing and stays
green, it is ready for access.
If the disc you just loaded is a blank CD disc, try it later after copying some
information to the CD.
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Q: Unable to see a second session reading from a CD-ROM drive.
Eject the CD and re-load it.
Refresh the screen. Select the My Computer icon in Windows Explorer and
press F5.
Make sure if your CD-ROM drive reads CD-RW discs. CD-RW discs can only
be used in CD-RW or newer MultiRead CD-ROM.
For Windows 3.x users: Windows 3.x cannot read multi-session CD disc that is
created by Direct CD. If some other programs create the CD disc, please verify
you are using version 2.23 of the MSCDEX.EXE file. First, restart your PC and
when you see “Starting MS-DOS…” appear on your monitor, press F8. Each
line in your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files will load one at a time.
Press “Y” until you see a line containing “MSCDEX.EXE”, then press “Y” and
you will see the version number displayed on monitor. The number shall be
2.23 or greater. In case you cannot find this file, you can download it from
Microsoft's FTP site:
This file is a self-extracted ZIP file, please run it to retrieve MSCDEX.EXE file.
See if the DVD+RW/+R or other CD-ROM drives can read the CD disc properly.
If so, then the problem is probably with the CD-ROM drive. Contact the
manufacturer of the drive for updated drivers or patch files.
ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/Softlib/MSFILES/MSCD223.EXE
.
Q: Applications cannot locate the CD in USB2.0 DVD+RW/+R.
Some programs only locate the first logical drive letter assigned to a CD-ROM
or a DVD+RW/+R drive. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is assigned drive
D: and DVD+RW/+R is assigned drive E:, the program locates drive D: only and
will not locate drive E:. Thus you need to reassign drive letters to both your
CD-ROM and DVD+RW/+R drives in case you need to run the program in
DVD+RW/+R.
Windows 98/98SE: right-click [My Computer]. Click [Properties] , open [Device
Manager] and double-click [CD-ROM drive], then click [Setting] tab. Under
Reserved drive letters, select the drive letter after the existing letter (for both
start and end drive letter) and click [OK]. Then double-click [DVD+RW/+R] icon,
then click [Setting] tab. Under Reserved drive letters, select the drive letter
before current one and click [OK].
The above are only GENERAL rules that do not necessarily apply to any combination of
CD-ROM drives, HDD and motherboards. A few trials on different configurations before
recording are recommended. Also, try out different CD-R media before you proceed to
make volumes duplication as you may figure out which brand of CD-R media originates
smoother recording and easier access. As long as you find the best CD recording way,
stick to it.
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Appendix C. Specification
Interface
Supported Media for writing DVD+RW/+R, CD-R, High Speed CD-RW
Writing speed DVD+RW/+R
Write/Read Norma Speed DVD+RW 3.32MB
CD 150KB/sec, Mode 1 & Mode 2 Form 1
170KB/sec, Mode 2 Form 2
Writing mode DVD+RW/+R
Writing format
CD-I, Mixed-ModeCD, VideoCD, PhotoCD,
CD TEXT, Bootable CD
Recording Capacity DVD+RW/+R disc 4.7 GB
CD-R disc 700/650 MB (Type 80/74)
CD-RW disc 700/650 MB (Type 80/74)
Error Rate
Buffer memory 2MB
Data transfer speed
Audio Output Level
Digital audio output TTL level
Headphone output 0.70V ± 0.1Vrms
Power Consumption Max. 16W
Aoustic Noise
Operating 55 dB or less
Non-operating 49 dB or less
5V Power Supply
Ripple 50mVp-p or less
Current 2.0A (Typ.), 2.5A/15sec. or less (peak)
12V Power Supply
Ripple 100mVp-p or less
Current 0.7A (Typ.), 1.5A/3sec. or less (peak)
CD-R
CD-RW
CD-ROM
CD-R/RW
DVD+RW/+R DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, Random Access
CD CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA,CD Extra,
10
CD
Analog audio output 0.70V ± 0.1Vrms
Idle 45 dB or less
Voltage DC 5V ± 5%
Voltage DC 12V ± 10%
USB2.0
2.4x
2x, 4x, 8x, 12x
2x, 4x, 10x
Max. 8x Reading speed DVD-ROM
Max. 32x
Random Access Write, Sequential Write
Disc At Once, Session At once,
Track At Once, Multi-Session, Packet write
Write
-12
bits or less
140 msec. (8x) Average access time DVD
120 msec. (32x)
Max. 33MB/sec.（Ultra DMA Mode2）
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