ASUS DRW-1604P User Manual

DRW-1604P

DVD±R/RW DriveDVD±R/RW Drive

DVD±R/RW Drive

DVD±R/RW DriveDVD±R/RW Drive

Supports Dual Format
and Double Layer

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Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

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No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form
or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the
express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).

Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or
altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the
serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

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INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS
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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................ 4

ASUS contact information .................................................................. 5

Safety information .............................................................................. 6

Installation notices .................................................................. 6

Using the device ...................................................................... 7

Conventions used in this guide ........................................................... 7

Package contents ............................................................................... 8

Welcome! ............................................................................................ 9

Product introduction ........................................................................... 9

Specifications .......................................................................... 9

Features ................................................................................ 10

Front panel ............................................................................ 11

Rear panel .............................................................................. 12

Installation ........................................................................................ 13

System requirements ............................................................ 13

Setting the jumper terminals ................................................ 14

Installing the device .............................................................. 15

Connecting the drive cables .................................................. 17

Drive basics ....................................................................................... 18

Placing a disc into the drive .................................................. 18

Ejecting a disc from the drive ............................................... 19

Using the emergency eject pinhole ....................................... 20

Using compact discs ......................................................................... 21

Cleaning a disc ....................................................................... 21

Handling a disc ...................................................................... 21

Technical information ........................................................................ 22

Environmental specifications ................................................. 22

Electrical and audio specifications ......................................... 22

DVD region codes ............................................................................. 23

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

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 manufacturer’s
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 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.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Address 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
Telephone [phone]
Web site www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

Telephone

(MB/Component) [phone] (English)
(Notebook) [phone] (English)
(Server/PC) [phone] (English)
(Networking) [phone] (English)

Support fax [phone]

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
Web site usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone

(General) [phone]

(Notebook) [phone]
Support fax [phone]
Support e-mail [e-mail]

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Online support www.asuscom.de/support
Web site www.asuscom.de/news

ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)

ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)

ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)

Address P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E.
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web site www.ASUSarabia.com

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Safety information

Observe the following precautions before installing and using the drive!

Installation noticesInstallation notices

Installation notices

Installation noticesInstallation notices

Do not place this device in an
unstable position, or on vibrating
surfaces.

Do not place this device under
direct sunlight, or in humid or
damp places.

Do not use or place this device
near magnetic fields, televisions,
or radios to avoid electronic
interference that affects drive
performance.

Do not attempt to disassemble or
repair the drive. Opening the drive
may result to exposure to laser
radiation.

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Safety information

Using the deviceUsing the device

Using the device

Using the deviceUsing the device

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Do not place damaged or warped discs inside the device. A warped disc
may break while in use and damage the device.

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Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those
specified in this manual may result to hazardous radiation exposure.

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Do not attempt to disassemble the drive.

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Do not move the device from a cold to a warm or hot environment.
Drastic change of temperature is harmful to the device.

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Before moving or uninstalling the drive, remove disc from it, if any.

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Prevent liquids or any metal to get into the device. If this situation
occurs, contact your retailer for help.

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Do not use any evaporating solvents to clean the device. If you
accidentally sprayed any solvent on the device, use a clean cloth to wipe
it. You may also use a neutral cleaner to dilute the solvent to easily wipe
it from the device.

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Try not to interrupt the supply of power while the device is in reading or
writing mode.

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Do not place discs into the device immediately if they came from a cold
environment, specially during cold seasons. Wait until the discs have
reached room temperature.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.

WARNING/DANGER: WARNING/DANGER:

WARNING/DANGER: Information to prevent injury to yourself

WARNING/DANGER: WARNING/DANGER:
when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION:CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a

NOTE: NOTE:
task.

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Package contents

Upon opening your

ASUS DRW-1604PASUS DRW-1604P

ASUS DRW-1604P drive package, check if all the

ASUS DRW-1604PASUS DRW-1604P
following items are present and in good condition. If any of the items is
damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

• ASUS DRW-1604P internal DVD±R/RW (IDE interface)

• IDE cable

• Mounting screw set

• Audio cable

• Emergency eject pin and instruction slip

• User guide

• Multi-language quick installation guide

• Bundled software CD

The above items are available in retail boxes only.

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Welcome!

Thank you for buying the ASUS DRW-1604PThank you for buying the ASUS DRW-1604P

Thank you for buying the ASUS DRW-1604P

Thank you for buying the ASUS DRW-1604PThank you for buying the ASUS DRW-1604P

Drive!Drive!

Drive!

Drive!Drive!

Read the instructions and important information in this manual for proper
use and installation of this device.

Product introduction

SpecificationsSpecifications

Specifications

SpecificationsSpecifications

The DRW-1604P has the following specifications.

Write SpeedsWrite Speeds

Write Speeds

Write SpeedsWrite Speeds

Maximum ReadMaximum Read

Maximum Read

Maximum ReadMaximum Read
SpeedsSpeeds

Speeds

SpeedsSpeeds

4x/2.4x on DVD+R (Double Layer)
16X/12X/8X/6X/4X/2.4X on DVD+R
4x/2.4X on DVD+RW
16X/12X/8X/6X/4X/2X/1X on DVD-R
4X/2X/1X on DVD-RW
32X/24X/16X/10X/4X on CD-R
24X/20X/16X/10X/4X on CD-RW

16X on DVD-ROM
40X on CD-ROM

InterfaceInterface

Interface

InterfaceInterface

Data Buffer SizeData Buffer Size

Data Buffer Size

Data Buffer SizeData Buffer Size

Random AccessRandom Access

Random Access

Random AccessRandom Access
TimeTime

Time

TimeTime

Application discsApplication discs

Application discs

Application discsApplication discs

Recording FormatRecording Format

Recording Format

Recording FormatRecording Format

DVD-R
DVD-RW

DVD+R
DVD+R (Double Layer)
DVD+RW
CD-R/RW

Enhanced IDE/ATAPI

2 MB

DVD-ROM: 140 ms
CD-ROM: 130 ms

DVD Single/Dual layer discs, DVD+R,
DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-ROM Mode 1
CD-ROM/XA Mode 2 (form 1, form 2)
Photo CD (single and multiple session)
CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-Text,
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM

DAO, Incremental, Multi-Border Recording
Restricted Overwriting, DAO, Incremental,

Multi-Border Recording
Sequential, Multi-Session Recording
Sequential, Multi-Session Recording
Random Recording
DAO, TAO, SAO, Packet Write, Multi-Session

Recording

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SpecificationsSpecifications

Specifications

SpecificationsSpecifications

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OS CompatibilityOS Compatibility

OS Compatibility

OS CompatibilityOS Compatibility

Mounting OrientationMounting Orientation

Mounting Orientation

Mounting OrientationMounting Orientation

DimensionsDimensions

Dimensions

DimensionsDimensions

MassMass

Mass

MassMass

Refer to the section “Technical information” on page 22 for detailed
specifications.

Windows® 98 SE/Me/2000/NT/XP

Vertical/Horizontal

148 (w) x 42.3 (h) x 198 (d) mm

1100 g (2.42 lbs)

Features

The ASUS DRW-1604P is a DVD±R/RW drive capable of reading data from
and writing data in DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW formats. The dual
compatibility feature of the drive allows you to create DVDs that can be
played or read by most DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. This function
provides you with flexibility and efficiency in terms of multimedia data
storage and sharing.

The drive complies with the Enhanced-IDE Attachment Packet Interface
(ATAPI) specification and comes equipped with the latest innovative
technologies in DVD recording.

Check out other features of the drive:

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FlextraLink

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FlextraSpeed

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Superior stability with DDSS II

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Optical pickup head Liquid Crystal Tilt (LCT) technology

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Compatible with a wide range of disc formats

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Operates on horizontal or vertical mounting

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Supports DAO, TAO, SAO, Packet Write

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Windows® 98 SE/Me/2000/NT/XP compatible

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Front panelFront panel

Front panel

Front panelFront panel

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Emergency eject pinholeEmergency eject pinhole

1.

Emergency eject pinhole

1.1.

Emergency eject pinholeEmergency eject pinhole

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The Emergency Eject Pinhole allows you to manually eject a disc when
the Eject Button does not work due to power failure or software
problems. Insert the emergency eject pin or the tip of a paper clip into
this hole to manually eject the tray and the disc. Refer to page 20 for
details.

Turn off your computer before using the Emergency Eject Pinhole.

2.2.

Disc loading trayDisc loading tray

2.

Disc loading tray

2.2.

Disc loading trayDisc loading tray
This tray holds the disc. Open the loading tray by pressing the Eject

Button. Place a CD or DVD on the tray with the label side up. Press the
Eject Button or push the front part of the tray to load the disc.

3.3.

READ/WRITE indicatorREAD/WRITE indicator

3.

READ/WRITE indicator

3.3.

READ/WRITE indicatorREAD/WRITE indicator
This LED is lit (Green) when data is being read or written on the disc.

4.4.

Eject buttonEject button

4.

Eject button

4.4.

Eject buttonEject button
Press this button to eject the tray and load or remove a disc.

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Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

1.1.

Audio outputAudio output

1.

Audio output

1.1.

Audio outputAudio output

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This connector is for an analog audio output cable. This connector is
compatible with “Molex 70553.”

Pin Name Description

1 L Left channel audio output

2 & 3 G Ground

4 R Right channel audio output

2.2.

Device configuration jumperDevice configuration jumper

2.

Device configuration jumper

2.2.

Device configuration jumperDevice configuration jumper
These pins allow you to select either Master, Slave, or Cable Select

mode for the drive. (

Pin Name Switch Status Description

1 MA ON Master mode
2 SL ON Slave mode
3 CS ON Cable select mode

4-5 Reserved

Refer to page 14 for the jumper settings

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3.3.

Air ventAir vent

3.

Air vent

3.3.

Air ventAir vent
This air vent allows air intake to maintain ideal drive temperature.

Make sure the air vent is not blocked by cables or other objects inside
the system.

4.4.

Host IDE interfaceHost IDE interface

4.

Host IDE interface

4.4.

Host IDE interfaceHost IDE interface
This connector is for a 40-pin IDE cable to connect the drive to the

IDE interface on the motherboard.

5.5.

DC inputDC input

5.

DC input

5.5.

DC inputDC input
This DC connector is for a 4-pin power cable from the system power

supply.

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Installation

System requirementsSystem requirements

System requirements

System requirementsSystem requirements

Before installing the drive, make sure that your computer system meets
the following requirements.

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IBM-compatible Intel® Pentium® III 700 MHz or Celeron® 700 MHz or
AMD Duron™ 850 MHz or higher PC

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Windows® 98 SE/Me/2000/NT/XP operating system

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At least 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)

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An empty 5.25-inch external drive bay

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HDD empty storage capacity of 100 MB or more
Average seek time: 20 ms or less
Transmission rate: 2 MB/s or more

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Avoid using a hard disk that thermally calibrates during operation.

•

Do not insert damaged or warped disc in the drive to avoid potential
body injury or damage to the drive.

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Setting the jumper terminalsSetting the jumper terminals

Setting the jumper terminals

Setting the jumper terminalsSetting the jumper terminals

Set the jumpers to configure the device to either master or slave mode
before installing it into your computer chassis. The different modes are
discussed below. Select your desired mode by placing the jumper cap over
the pins.

Put the jumper caps properly over the pins to avoid damage to the drive.

Jumper terminalsJumper terminals

Jumper terminals

Jumper terminalsJumper terminals

Master ModeMaster Mode

Master Mode

Master ModeMaster Mode

RESERVED

Cover the two pins labeled MA (see illustration)
to set the drive as a secondary master drive.
Select this mode if your computer supports four
IDE devices. The computer hard drive is set as
Primary Master.

RESERVED

Slave ModeSlave Mode

Slave Mode

Slave ModeSlave Mode

Cover the two pins labeled SL (see illustration)
to set the drive as a slave device if your
computer supports only two IDE devices. If your
computer supports four IDE devices, this mode
sets your drive as either Primary or Secondary
Slave.

RESERVED

Cable Select ModeCable Select Mode

Cable Select Mode

Cable Select ModeCable Select Mode

Cover the two pins labeled CS (see illustration)
if your computer supports a Cable Select (CSEL)
signal. You need an exclusive interface cable for
this mode. Refer to your computer manual for
details.

PIN 1

CC

C

CC
SS

S

SS

MM

M

MM
AA

A

AA

PIN 1

PIN 1

SS

S

SS
LL

L

LL

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Installing the deviceInstalling the device

Installing the device

Installing the deviceInstalling the device

Follow these steps to install the drive into the computer chassis.

Refer to your computer manual for specific instructions on opening the chassis
and installing drives.

1. Remove the cover of an empty 5.25-inch external drive bay.

2. Carefully insert the drive into the bay and push it inward until it is
flushed to the chassis front panel. The holes on the sides of the drive
should align with the holes on the drive bay.

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3. Secure the drive with screws that came with the drive package. Use
two screws on each side of the drive.

Depending on the space on your chassis, you may need to connect the
drive cables before securing the drive into the chassis. For cable
connections, proceed to the following section, “Connecting the Drive
Cables.”

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Connecting the drive cablesConnecting the drive cables

Connecting the drive cables

Connecting the drive cablesConnecting the drive cables

1. Connect the power cable plug to the power connector on the rear
panel.

2. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable plug to the IDE connector, matching the
red pin stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the connector.

3. If your computer has a sound card or an onboard audio feature,
connect an audio interface cable to the 4-pin analog audio connector
on the rear of the drive. Connect the other end of the audio cable to
the connector on the sound card or on the 4-pin CD connector on the
motherboard.

All the cable plugs are slotted so that they fit in only one orientation. If
a plug does not fit in completely, try reversing it. DO NOT use too much
force when fitting the cable plugs.

Power cablePower cable

Power cable

Power cablePower cable

4-pin Audio cable4-pin Audio cable

4-pin Audio cable

4-pin Audio cable4-pin Audio cable

IDE cableIDE cable

IDE cable

IDE cableIDE cable

Replace the computer cover according to your computer manual.

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Drive basics

Placing a disc into the drivePlacing a disc into the drive

Placing a disc into the drive

Placing a disc into the drivePlacing a disc into the drive

1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive to eject the tray.

2. When the drive tray ejects out of the drive, place the disc on the tray
with the label (printed) side up.

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If you are using a 12-cm disc, place it on the outer circular border of the
tray. If you are using an 8-cm disc, place it on the inner circular border.

12-cm Disc12-cm Disc

12-cm Disc

12-cm Disc12-cm Disc

8-cm Disc8-cm Disc

8-cm Disc

8-cm Disc8-cm Disc

3. Press the drive eject button or lightly push the center of the drive
tray to load the tray back into the drive.

Ejecting a disc from the driveEjecting a disc from the drive

Ejecting a disc from the drive

Ejecting a disc from the driveEjecting a disc from the drive

1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive to eject the tray.

2. Carefully remove the disc from the tray.

3. Press the drive eject button or lightly push the center of the drive
tray to load the tray back into the drive.

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Using the emergency eject pinholeUsing the emergency eject pinhole

Using the emergency eject pinhole

Using the emergency eject pinholeUsing the emergency eject pinhole

The emergency eject pinhole on the front panel of the drive allows you to
manually eject the drive tray and remove a disc from the drive in case:

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the supply of power to the computer is cut due to electrical power
outage, or

•

the drive malfunctions.

Use the manual method only when the eject button does not work. Turn
off your computer before manually ejecting the drive tray.

Follow these steps to eject the drive tray using the emergency pinhole.

1. Insert the Emergency Eject Pin that came with the drive package into
the Emergency Eject Pinhole. You may also use a paper clip or any
pointed rod small enough to fit into the emergency eject pinhole.

2. Carefully pull the tray out and remove the disc.

Do not force the tray open. Wait until the eject pin has dislodged the
tray to avoid breaking the tray panel.

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Using compact discs

Take note of the instructions in this section when using compact discs.
These instructions will help you avoid damaging the discs and your drive.

Cleaning a discCleaning a disc

Cleaning a disc

Cleaning a discCleaning a disc

Spray the disc with compressed air for about five seconds to get rid of the
dust on a disc.

Handling a discHandling a disc

Handling a disc

Handling a discHandling a disc

Hold a disc by the edges. Do not touch the disc surface.

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Technical information

Environmental specificationsEnvironmental specifications

Environmental specifications

Environmental specificationsEnvironmental specifications

TemperatureTemperature

Temperature

TemperatureTemperature

HumidityHumidity

Humidity

HumidityHumidity

VibrationVibration

Vibration

VibrationVibration

ImpactImpact

Impact

ImpactImpact

AcousticAcoustic

Acoustic

AcousticAcoustic

ReliabilityReliability

Reliability

ReliabilityReliability

MTTR**MTTR**

MTTR**

MTTR**MTTR**

* ODC - Operating Duty Cycle
** MTTR - Mean Time to Repair

Operation +5°C to +45°C
Storage - 20°C to +60°C

Operation 5% to 85% non-condensing
Storage 5% to 90% non-condensing

Operation 0.2G peak at 10 ~ 500 Hz
Storage 1.5G peak at 10 ~ 500 Hz

Non-operation Less than 50 G – no damage

Packaged 60 cm high – no damage

Sound Power Less than 52 dB(A)

MTBF 60,000 power on hours
ODC* (Read) 20% of power on time
ODC* (Write) 2% of power on time

30 minutes

(1 corner, 3 edges, 6 surfaces)

Electrical and audio specificationsElectrical and audio specifications

Electrical and audio specifications

Electrical and audio specificationsElectrical and audio specifications

Power SourcePower Source

Power Source

Power SourcePower Source

IO TerminalIO Terminal

IO Terminal

IO TerminalIO Terminal

AudioAudio

Audio

AudioAudio

Voltage +5 V DC +12 V DC
Tolerance +/- 5% +/- 10%
Ripple 100m Vpp 200m Vpp

Power connector 4-pin +5V, +12V
ATAPI terminal 40-pin
Audio out 4-pin (analog)

No. of channels 2 (stereo)
S/N ratio 70 dB
Output: Line Out 0.75 +/- 0.15 V rms

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DVD region codes

DVDs and DVD players are regionally coded to protect the DVD industry
from piracy and unfair promotions. For example, a DVD encoded for Region
1 may only be played on a Region 1 DVD-ROM or DVD player. Regional
codes on DVDs are optional. All DVD players can play DVDs with no
specified region code.

Follow the instructions to play a regionally-coded DVD on the drive.

1. Check the region code of the DVD, then insert the disc into the drive.

2. When the DVD playback prompts you to enter your country/location,
select a country/location within the region code of the DVD. Refer to
the map and table below.

You are only allowed to change your country/location upYou are only allowed to change your country/location up

You are only allowed to change your country/location up

You are only allowed to change your country/location upYou are only allowed to change your country/location up
to five times. This limitation makes the drive adaptableto five times. This limitation makes the drive adaptable

to five times. This limitation makes the drive adaptable

to five times. This limitation makes the drive adaptableto five times. This limitation makes the drive adaptable
for use in many regions while maintaining compliancefor use in many regions while maintaining compliance

for use in many regions while maintaining compliance

for use in many regions while maintaining compliancefor use in many regions while maintaining compliance
with RPC-II regulations.with RPC-II regulations.

with RPC-II regulations.

with RPC-II regulations.with RPC-II regulations.

The ability to switch from one region to another is not an ongoing
feature. Set the drive to your local region to avoid incorrect setting.

Region CodeRegion Code

Region Code

Region CodeRegion Code

1 U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada
2 Europe, Middle East, Japan, Egypt, S. Africa, Greenland
3 South Eastern Asia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea
4 Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Pacific Islands
5 Russia, Eastern Europe, India, Africa, North Korea
6 China

AreaArea

Area

AreaArea

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